tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post7034915467759367588..comments2023-03-24T08:04:11.534-04:00Comments on Running in the Woods: Midlife Running CrisisLaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280988022460450306noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-22904187674508876402010-09-24T08:10:36.653-04:002010-09-24T08:10:36.653-04:00Exactly, Pathfinder. The truth is that nobody but ...Exactly, Pathfinder. The truth is that nobody but ourselves really cares where we finish in the pack or how fast we run. So all the pressure comes from inside ourselves.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280988022460450306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-53753709573505708292010-09-24T08:08:01.455-04:002010-09-24T08:08:01.455-04:00Fun runs...back when I first started running in th...Fun runs...back when I first started running in the 70's, there were races and there were fun runs, two different things. Now a fun run is the same as a race. Still, group runs with a running club remains a non-competitive thing.<br /><br />Kim, I think you will love the race as long as you focus on your own enjoyment and your own running. I come from a back ground of being very competitve for many years and as much as I'd like to just settle back into the pack and enjoy my own race, I have trouble doing that!<br /><br />Steve, I agree, everyone does run for their own reasons. For many years I ran to try to win. I'm having a hard time changing that mind set! Hence the ongoing arguements with myself. Maybe I should start trash talking with myself and see if that helps! :)<br /><br />Thanks Shelly! Honestly, I feel like a twenty-five year old on the inside. That's why I am so surprised to find that my body can't always keep up!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280988022460450306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-35826478442019153502010-09-24T08:00:10.694-04:002010-09-24T08:00:10.694-04:00Hmmnn.....sounds like my own inner thoughts at tim...Hmmnn.....sounds like my own inner thoughts at times. When am I being selfish, why can't I just run when and where I want without worrying about my time / place/ or pace.......and I am only a midpacker..it really shouldn't matter anyway. I find when I argue (debate) with myself over these issues, no one ever wins, it just always continues to another mood or a different day.pathfinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064923768168080475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-82273932346651190912010-09-24T07:56:31.869-04:002010-09-24T07:56:31.869-04:00The Fun Run!!! Mountain Bikers have been doing the...The Fun Run!!! Mountain Bikers have been doing the Fun Rides, a.k.a. Epics or Adventure rides for quite some time. Its pretty much organized like a race, marked loops usually a short one and a long one for various riding abilities and fitness levels. The exception is that there is no official timing and signups are usually the day of the ride for a small fee. The proceeds typically go to a charitable org or back into the trails hosting the event. The whole point of the ride is to enjoy the trails in a relaxed and social environment with friends and new acquaintences. <br />I think an adventure run where each runner stays with their group of friends might reduce some of the competiveness. - KCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-22246125192254659452010-09-23T09:03:42.211-04:002010-09-23T09:03:42.211-04:00Laurel, it's interesting that you would post a...Laurel, it's interesting that you would post about the racing part of it as I just entered my first race and one of the reasons why I want to start doing races is just to have fun with other trail runners. I love to run alone and don't run with anyone else, but want to change that some. The problem with the races is that now that I have entered one, I beat myself up because I am not where I want to be with my running. I would love to see some organized events where you run just to run and not caling it a race but have yet to find them.<br /><br />I thought the head games I had going on within my mind was because I am still fairly new to running trails so didn't know it happened to others who are a lot more seasoned with trail running than I am. Glad to see you are putting it all into perspective and happy to see you are still running as you are an inspiration to me.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-24066368421625246602010-09-23T08:26:21.463-04:002010-09-23T08:26:21.463-04:00You're never to old to trash talk, plus most o...You're never to old to trash talk, plus most of them deserve it :-)<br />It's been entertaining watching you argue with yourself about running and racing. Curious to see who wins! Everybody runs for their own reasons, some of which I don't agree with. I think you should do whatever it is that makes YOU happy. I like to race. It's challenging, it keeps me motivated, it pushes me physically. I like team events. I like oddball races. I generally hate 5k's. But, that's me. <br />The one thing I will tell you: family always comes first (ask them, they'll tell you). I enjoy what I do but it's not the only thing I do, it's just the only thing I talk about :-)<br /><br />Have fun out there!Jedi Dadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366099879750641360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-53513332342667530052010-09-22T15:57:19.201-04:002010-09-22T15:57:19.201-04:00Wait, did you say 48? No way!Wait, did you say 48? No way!Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1935248937747867206.post-45108177027645881752010-09-22T15:56:47.983-04:002010-09-22T15:56:47.983-04:00I think many sound like they do nothing else becau...I think many sound like they do nothing else because that is the only part of their lives that they blog about. It leaves a very one dimensional image of them as people, which I am sure they are not.<br /><br />I really get a kick out of your "...five or six miles on single track every morning." Is that dialed back? You are still inspiring me!Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.com