Comments on: Rekindling My Running Passion http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/ A working mom's blog written by DC Metro parent, Jennifer Gerlock. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: My Zen – Flour, Sugar and Butter http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2002 My Zen – Flour, Sugar and Butter Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:16:29 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-2002 [...] friend Jen’s blog post the other day about reconnecting with her passion for running inspired this post. What does flour, [...] [...] friend Jen’s blog post the other day about reconnecting with her passion for running inspired this post. What does flour, [...]

]]> By: Michael http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1999 Michael Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:49:09 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1999 It's funny that you posted this, Jen... I had a similar chat with a friend the other day and I promised myself that I'd start running again. I've been so focused on my cycling and work that I haven't put on running shoes in (embarrassed to say) about 9 months. And running is so much better for clearing the cobwebs in your head, you know? .-= Michael´s last blog ..<a href="http://twitter.com/107designs/statuses/9523789869" rel="nofollow">107designs: Just made a store run for applesauce, bananas, and a new thermometer. Looks like my daughter's taking the day off school.</a> =-. It’s funny that you posted this, Jen… I had a similar chat with a friend the other day and I promised myself that I’d start running again. I’ve been so focused on my cycling and work that I haven’t put on running shoes in (embarrassed to say) about 9 months. And running is so much better for clearing the cobwebs in your head, you know?
.-= Michael´s last blog ..107designs: Just made a store run for applesauce, bananas, and a new thermometer. Looks like my daughter’s taking the day off school. =-.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1998 Stephanie Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:46:59 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1998 I totally know how you feel! I began the couch 2 5K running program in October and now I am training for my first 1/2 marathon. I was not a runner earlier in life, but now I love how I feel after a training run. This last Sunday I went out for a 5 mile run. A. FIVE. MILE. run! 6 months ago that wouldn't have been possible or something I wanted to do. Running brings me peace. .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MemoriesAndMischief/~3/KW8YiZlreb4/youre-only-as-old-as-you-think-you-are.html" rel="nofollow">You're Only As Old As You Think You Are...</a> =-. I totally know how you feel! I began the couch 2 5K running program in October and now I am training for my first 1/2 marathon. I was not a runner earlier in life, but now I love how I feel after a training run. This last Sunday I went out for a 5 mile run. A. FIVE. MILE. run! 6 months ago that wouldn’t have been possible or something I wanted to do.

Running brings me peace.
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..You’re Only As Old As You Think You Are… =-.

]]> By: angie http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1997 angie Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:46:06 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1997 WORD! I ran a marathons (first and only running race in my life) 2 years ago and felt like a rockstar at the end of EVERY training run. Maybe the best part of the whole thing was when i would do a half-sized training run (like, just 8 miles as opposed to the 16 from the week before) and as i came in the door my husband would look at me with great concern... "What's wrong?!"... "Nothing!"... "Why are you back so soon?"... "It was just 8 miles today."... "Oh... I am just not used to you being back so soon!" OH MY GOODNESS! I WASN'T EVEN RUNNING 2 MILES 3 MONTHS AGO!! I am woman, hear me roar! And, when you are running, you feel skinny, no matter how flabby you are! I just had baby #4 and am finally able to start running again. Feels awesome! I look forward to meeting you in Baltimore at Boot Camp, Jennie! WORD! I ran a marathons (first and only running race in my life) 2 years ago and felt like a rockstar at the end of EVERY training run. Maybe the best part of the whole thing was when i would do a half-sized training run (like, just 8 miles as opposed to the 16 from the week before) and as i came in the door my husband would look at me with great concern…

“What’s wrong?!”…

“Nothing!”…

“Why are you back so soon?”…

“It was just 8 miles today.”…

“Oh… I am just not used to you being back so soon!”

OH MY GOODNESS! I WASN’T EVEN RUNNING 2 MILES 3 MONTHS AGO!!

I am woman, hear me roar!

And, when you are running, you feel skinny, no matter how flabby you are!

I just had baby #4 and am finally able to start running again. Feels awesome!

I look forward to meeting you in Baltimore at Boot Camp, Jennie!

]]> By: abbyleigh http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1996 abbyleigh Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:53:07 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1996 i totally get this! i'm addicted to half marathons. wish we were in the same place and could train together. i feel like you tell great stories when doing hills :) i totally get this! i’m addicted to half marathons. wish we were in the same place and could train together. i feel like you tell great stories when doing hills :)

]]> By: Kelly (Casey) Beins http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1995 Kelly (Casey) Beins Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:11:09 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1995 I am so glad Jen! And honored to share the "badass" connection. May it never be snuffed out and may we run many miles together again...if even in spirit! See you soon. xo I am so glad Jen! And honored to share the “badass” connection. May it never be snuffed out and may we run many miles together again…if even in spirit! See you soon. xo

]]> By: Stefanie http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1994 Stefanie Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:20:11 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1994 Just ran my first half marathon last weekend and loved every second of it. Running another in May. You are right, running makes you feel like a badass. So go on girl. Get your groove back. .-= Stefanie´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.ooph.com/ranted/302/close-your-mouth" rel="nofollow">close your mouth</a> =-. Just ran my first half marathon last weekend and loved every second of it. Running another in May.

You are right, running makes you feel like a badass. So go on girl. Get your groove back.
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..close your mouth =-.

]]> By: erica http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1993 erica Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:58:21 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1993 Girl, I am so with you. You know, I signed up for a 1/2 marathon when Babe was just 5 months old... just so I would have a goal. Now, 2 months before the actual 1/2 I am wondering what the heck I did... I might not be fast, or strong, but the training is helping me focus on me. It's my time to just enjoy the silence and my breath. Kudos to your jumpstart. Let me know how you're doing! Girl, I am so with you. You know, I signed up for a 1/2 marathon when Babe was just 5 months old… just so I would have a goal. Now, 2 months before the actual 1/2 I am wondering what the heck I did… I might not be fast, or strong, but the training is helping me focus on me. It’s my time to just enjoy the silence and my breath.

Kudos to your jumpstart. Let me know how you’re doing!

]]> By: Sunday Stilwell http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/2010/22/running/rekindling-my-running-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-1992 Sunday Stilwell Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:42:35 +0000 http://www.hipasiwannabe.com/?p=2807#comment-1992 Its funny that you posted this today because I have been feeling the exact same way and just this morning I fired up the treadmill after a month hiatus and I kid you not the sucker DIED...literally went haywire and all the buttons started blinking, the fan came on, my Ipod connection went blank, and the incline was going up and down on its own. Then it flatlined. I wonder if God is trying to tell me its time to start running outside? Its funny that you posted this today because I have been feeling the exact same way and just this morning I fired up the treadmill after a month hiatus and I kid you not the sucker DIED…literally went haywire and all the buttons started blinking, the fan came on, my Ipod connection went blank, and the incline was going up and down on its own.
Then it flatlined.
I wonder if God is trying to tell me its time to start running outside?

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