Comments for Races Like a Girl

Comment on Injury. Patience. Optimism. by sneakersister

sneakersister — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:22:15 +0000

Forgive me my ignorance, what’s going on with your back? I’ve not visited blog-land lately so I am completely out of the loop. I knew you were having some troubles but wasn’t sure of the extent. Healthy, happy vibes coming your way. Glad that some things are on the up for you.

Comment on Injury. Patience. Optimism. by threlkeld

threlkeld — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:37:39 +0000

Thanks, Ewen! I had to Google Mark Webber. Nothing I have seems “career (cough cough) ending” so I have hope I’ll be running fast again eventually. I certainly know I have patience and tolerance for tedium. It’s making peace with the slowing of age I’m now most worried about. But I’m getting ahead of myself…

Comment on Injury. Patience. Optimism. by Ewen

Ewen — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:06:11 +0000

That was a biggie. In bad luck terms you’re America’s Mark Webber. And here is me stressing about a couple of weeks off running due to a sore arm!

I’m sure you’ll be competitive again. Every five years there’s a new age-group to look forward to. You’re a good runner. Maybe look outside the box to get your muscles/body aligned and balanced. Like the Alexander Technique book that Flo’s been reading or Feldenkrais (which I can recommend). Good luck and hang in there!

Comment on Injury. Patience. Optimism. by Flo

Flo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:05:34 +0000

Lol, thanks! The poisoning was after 17 days off for bronchitis after building back from an SI joint situation (if it’s not one thing, it’s…). So I’m once again back in the start-up lane but this time it feels good. Did my first 10miler in ages on Sunday and today will be my first consecutive 7th day in months, so keep the faith, girl! You will NOT be injured forever, it’s just a matter of letting your body do its stupid shit for a while longer. Hopefully, a very little while longer. Cheers, sweetie.

Comment on Injury. Patience. Optimism. by threlkeld

threlkeld — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:01:32 +0000

Coming from someone who has had heavy amounts of trouble herself, your comment means a lot. I like that article. Thanks for pointing me to it. I can’t tell from your blog if you’re running or not. I am sorry about the gummy poisoning, though.

Comment on Injury. Patience. Optimism. by Flo

Flo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:36:19 +0000

I like this post a lot. You’ve been dealing with a heavy amount of trouble and I’m so sorry to hear this, but that optimistic attitude is gold. It’s also super smart to use the treadmill till you can trust your body for longer outings.

Btw, I recently came up on this article on Christine Kennedy, which I consider to be a touchstone for continued belief in the future (having had my own collection of running problems for over a year). She’s fast, in her 50s, and had 5 years where she thought she was done before returning to competition. http://www.runnersworld.com/masters-profiles/christine-kennedy

Comment on One day at a time by threlkeld

threlkeld — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:54:06 +0000

You know how I said I was going to run 3 miles a day this week? Well, I didn’t. But I have managed to run 5 total.

Comment on One day at a time by Ewen

Ewen — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:42:14 +0000

Shame to miss that race — they have great T-shirts. Love the one Joe gave me.
How did your 3-miler go today? Work up a sweat in those 70F temps?

Comment on How to lose weight when you’re 46 years old and genetically disadvantaged by threlkeld

threlkeld — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:09:05 +0000

Eat as little as possible and walk a lot.

Comment on How to lose weight when you’re 46 years old and genetically disadvantaged by Busymom

Busymom — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:59:19 +0000

I gain more weight after more exercise. I am 47, 5’3 and 120 lbs. I just want to loose 5-10 lbs which was my weight 5 years ago. What should I do?