tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post5212337897580869013..comments2023-04-27T07:30:50.050-07:00Comments on Running at Sunset: maniac hippohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930482045316180708noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-10002008707026407142007-05-31T15:17:00.000-07:002007-05-31T15:17:00.000-07:00I forgot to say, good luck at Newport. Are you rac...I forgot to say, good luck at Newport. Are you racing? I hear it's a PR marathon course. *tcTony Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006754089850914184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-52601671980586749772007-05-31T15:09:00.000-07:002007-05-31T15:09:00.000-07:00Hippo, there is nothing wrong with racing and not ...Hippo, there is nothing wrong with racing and not talking; just as there is nothing wrong with socializing. Don't agonize over one or the other. <BR/><BR/>If you are truly "racing," let people know beforehand and they'll understand if you're not social during the race - you can soicalize afterwards. I used to fret over the same thing because I'm a very "friendly" runner and get a lot out of helping and encouraging others on the run. But decide before hand and stick to it. <BR/><BR/>If you are not "racing" but still want to put in a good effort, realize that slowing and socializing doesn't take a lot away from your training (if anything at all), yet you will gain a lot out of the friendships you forge. <BR/><BR/>And then there's then "was racing but now just trying to finish" mode. When that's happened to me, usually people are catching me so I try to latch on. If I can come back some, I see if I can help the other runner. I can think of a couple of times in particular that happened; once was at White River 50M where I started out too fast. A gal caught me on the second climb. When I found that she was running at the same pace I was walking, I caught up to her to let her know. We talked and walked for a while until she literally walked away from me. She was grateful for my advice and I felt accomplished in an otherwise dismal day for me.<BR/><BR/>Let me know how your search for "what to be when you grow up" goes. I'm still working while trying to decide what I want to be ... and we're the same age - hmmm? <BR/><BR/>*tcTony Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006754089850914184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-14250080358850100962007-05-31T14:59:00.000-07:002007-05-31T14:59:00.000-07:00I think the rumors about pay being great on the fr...I think the rumors about pay being great on the freeway ramp are exxagerated. <BR/><BR/>But this is exciting! You can use the four weeks of leisure to think hard what you want to do with the rest of your life. <BR/><BR/>Well, I know it does not happen quite that way. But if you get crazy due to a little down time, that is a serious problem. Down time has a purpose, after all. No good in jumping into the next adventure before assessing where you stand. This is exciting! Did I say so already?runliarunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367107576228601621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-3850278059449465832007-05-30T06:20:00.000-07:002007-05-30T06:20:00.000-07:00I agree with Sarah, the best things come as a surp...I agree with Sarah, the best things come as a surprise - seen you at Saltzman was such a boost! Thank you for coming out, and for helping PCTR and us, dorks, and for every word you said, Pete!!<BR/>Life changes without our consent often. There is a great post by Craig about one door closing and another opening - and an awesome commnet by Michelle. Really made me think.<BR/>3:50 marathon is something I am not capable to run anymore, so I envy you:) Break is good, mentally and for the family, and you'll be back again, hungry and healthy. I will see you around!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-57503319836531859322007-05-29T19:06:00.000-07:002007-05-29T19:06:00.000-07:00What a delightful surprise to find you out manning...What a delightful surprise to find you out manning the remote aid station! Thanks for being out there. You were awesome : ) Enjoy your break from the trails and good luck at Newport.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-10573847969328489872007-05-29T18:32:00.000-07:002007-05-29T18:32:00.000-07:00Oh, you know there's a little marathon on June 10 ...Oh, you know there's a little marathon on June 10 in the Sequim/Port Angeles area. You could run really, really slow and chatter away the entire race at the back-of-the-pack...<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your retirement - have some fun, relax a lot and contemplate life!Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-10349107632782756912007-05-29T18:12:00.000-07:002007-05-29T18:12:00.000-07:00wow, such life changes - enjoy!wow, such life changes - enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-34864844725631017522007-05-29T17:23:00.000-07:002007-05-29T17:23:00.000-07:00welcome back and congratulions on early retirement...welcome back and congratulions on early retirement!!! nice job on the marathon!!! I think that is more than respectable!!!DawnBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953468032024737750noreply@blogger.com