A Passion for Running

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passion for running category: running on Monday, May 9 2005

Funny how things can come full-circle and bite you on the ass. :D

In my last post, I whined about where I am with my running and that I was having trouble relating with a lot runners when I compared how far/fast I am currently able to run.

Well, Susan and Beverly took me to task for not following my own advice of just concentrating on my own progress and not comparing myself to others.

I have given that piece of advice to so many runners and you know what? It’s darned good advice! So, why in the heck did I forget about that bit of wisdom as it applies to myself?

Answer: I guess it is partly insecurity and partly the frustration of knowing I have in some ways regressed.

HOWEVER, you have reminded me of the most important thing. That I need to focus on the task at hand – to redefine my running form and that once that’s happened, all the other good stuff like speed and distance will come.

Thank you Obi-Wan and Yoda. :)




7 Comments

Comment by air-run

Monday May 09, 2005 @

Joda??

Comment by beverly

Monday May 09, 2005 @

You know … the identity crisis / subsequent spelling change after Yoda went to German immersion camp … :)

Comment by Mark

Monday May 09, 2005 @

haha! funny. I changed the spelling from joda to Yoda. :D Good catch Aaron.

Comment by Jon in Michigan

Monday May 09, 2005 @

I thought it was like the color/colour thing.

Comment by Dawn (aka Pink Lady)

Monday May 09, 2005 @

Poor Mark, hounded by the spelling police…lol :-)

Comment by Pamalamadingdong

Monday May 09, 2005 @

Does that make Jon chewie?
oh oh oh can I be Princess Leia??? I look great with my hair up!

Comment by jank

Monday May 09, 2005 @

Synchronicity again – I was musing on this today. Progress is an individual thing; the important part is to continue moving forward.

With or without shoes.

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