Comments on: There is Greatness in You

By: Annalisa

Annalisa — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:36:38 +0000

hrm. I’ve never even thought about what makes me great, or if I am great at all. But let’s assume I am. Yay, me.

What makes me great is that I have inspired a few people to start running, and a few more to stick with it. I’ve encouraged others, volunteered at some races, yelled and whooped and clapped at the Boston Marathon until I was hoarse and my hands ached. I’ve tried to find humor in the face of adversity. I remain hopeful, in terms of my own accomplishments, and enthusiastic about the goals of others. I think that’s pretty great.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:15:11 +0000

i never ever ever feel that I deserve to be called great. but i am consistent (usually, ha!) And i generally finish what i start.

so i can claim 1 and 2 on your list. but passion…about running? well, i seem to talk about it endlessly! but the actual running part??? Notice that my blog does not have the word “passion” in the title!

great post mark!

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:15:33 +0000

Hmm, great idea, but a tough one! As a newbie who still needs to buy their second pair of running shoes, it’s hard to feel ‘great’. But I heard a saying along the lines of “greatness is daring to begin”, and I’m certainly enjoying this beginning.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:39:16 +0000

I want to be considered a great runner one day. As a beginner, I guess what makes me a great runner is the commitment I have made and the desire to attain my goals.

By: Mark Iocchelli

Mark Iocchelli — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:59:59 +0000

Kim, that was a good, well-deserved pat on the back.:)

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:36:00 +0000

It feels strange to pat myself on the back, but what makes me a great runner is my ability to keep going. I started running on 1/2/07, quit smoking the same day, and then ran a marathon in June. I refuse to give up even on days when giving up seems like the only viable option. I am also a inspiration to people, which makes me feel humble, but also makes me feel like a great runner.

Truly, though I’m a great runner because I run. Not because I run great, or fast, or even well for that matter. No, it’s great because I get up and do it. No matter what.

By: Dawn - Pink Chick

Dawn - Pink Chick — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:28:25 +0000

Persistence: I’m told someone recently referred to me as “Persistent”. It’s true, cause like you I don’t give up. I’m still a slow poke but I’m also still out there running. By the end of the year I will have logged over 1000k and completed 20 races – 3 Half Marathons, one Marathon and a whole bunch of other shorter races. I don’t give up even when injured I recover and continue. Guess that makes me “not half bad”….lol.