Comments on: On Being an Ex-Runner

By: skinnyrunner

skinnyrunner — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:51:00 +0000

great post, very honest. sometimes just writing something out helps you gain some sort of insight or understanding.
there are a lot of days when i dont consider myself a runner at all, more like a jogger. i guess its just a mental thing.

By: just me

just me — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:21:00 +0000

you should totally sign up for that race. even if you think you’re an “ex-runner” you can still totally do it because i believe running always stays w/ you no matter what.

By: Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point

Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:30:00 +0000

i think you should sign up for the half marathon and just commit yourself now.

do you think i never feel like backing out???

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:50:00 +0000

I really enjoyed reading this, and I’m having trouble commenting because I definitely understand! I see blogs with people who run tons and feel like I can’t be runner unless I do that, and I just can’t run that much yet or maybe ever. I’m more of an exercise enthusiast than a runner in my mind.

By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:28:00 +0000

Heather – my HRM doesn’t calculate distance, but I use the Nike iPOD system when I run outside.

By: Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter)

Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:08:00 +0000

Rose, I can totally relate to this post. I used to run, run, run. 20 half marathons, 1 full, and one 1 50K under my belt. After 8 years of nothing but hitting the roads, I've backed off in a major way. I bruised my sacrum last year and could not run for about 2 months. At first I was dying, but then I realized that life does go on, even when I can't lace up those running shoes. Now, I'm doing a lot more yoga & strength training with an occasional trail run thrown in the mix. The yoga and weights have totally transformed my body, and I no longer have to eat all those carbs for energy. I'm in a much happier place. So, it's okay if you don't run…do whatever exercise makes YOU happy.

By: HangryPants

HangryPants — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:52:00 +0000

I think sometimes I am hesitant to say, “I am a runner” (literally, I ususally say “I like to run. A lot.”) because (1) I don’t run a lot outside; (2) I don’t do a lot of races (yet); and (3) I don’t have a typical runner’s body (whatever that is). Ya know?

Does your HRM calculate distance as well?

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:34:00 +0000

I definitely think you have the beginnings of the right mindset here. It’s really important to focus on how exercise makes you feel, because if you go into it with the mindset of how many calories you’re going to burn, or fitting into a dress or something, it’s going to feel like WORK rather than something you’re doing for the good of yourself. And you don’t have to “be a runner” to run– you are a runner by running at ALL! Only do the race if you really feel up to it though– trust your instincts!

By: Mara @ What's For Dinner?

Mara @ What's For Dinner? — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:26:00 +0000

What a wonderful post… I’ve never been a runner, ever. I think I’ve just now found a kind of exercise I enjoy, which is HUGE! I think the food part is such a huge deal, and the exercise part will naturally follow, eventually.

You’re a rockstar no matter what

By: Mara @ What's For Dinner?

Mara @ What's For Dinner? — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:26:00 +0000

You’re a rockstar no matter what