tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post1779657009573778376..comments2023-10-10T10:37:21.726-04:00Comments on ultrarunnergirl: On Not Runningultrarunnergirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-4947359142510283752010-09-21T03:38:48.865-04:002010-09-21T03:38:48.865-04:00Wonderful post and thoughts! I have been there bef...Wonderful post and thoughts! I have been there before (injured) and when you are eventually healed you will look back on this time and it will make the time when you can run, even more special!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246436176818578647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-21736777899233182942010-09-18T10:42:22.936-04:002010-09-18T10:42:22.936-04:00awesome post!awesome post!chris mcpeakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488479732649522465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-2582542719069178652010-09-17T15:29:50.333-04:002010-09-17T15:29:50.333-04:00This is my first time on your site and I loved you...This is my first time on your site and I loved your post. As someone who has had to "sit out" a season or two because of an injury, you're absolutely right - running, although a big part of our life, does not define us. To do so undermines everything else about us. We are runners, but we are also so much more. Good luck with your recovery - your attitude is admirable.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00660648569353487815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-41927217914013156602010-09-17T09:42:51.280-04:002010-09-17T09:42:51.280-04:00The last two sentences of your post were fantastic...The last two sentences of your post were fantastic and quite up-lifting. Hoping you heal up and hair over quickly!nobody's foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165549257235990526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-724813549576555762010-09-16T19:56:33.255-04:002010-09-16T19:56:33.255-04:00Two thumbs up. I love when fears are shattered and...Two thumbs up. I love when fears are shattered and we realize that we are still standing once we (are forced to, sometimes) face them. You are much more than a runner that is for sure and it I think the temporary hiatus and the lessons you've learned will serve you greatly when you are back up and running.<br /><br />That said, hope your injury is healed soon so you can be back to running Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726160629468677493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-56515265009772424222010-09-16T13:33:37.630-04:002010-09-16T13:33:37.630-04:00I'm new here...this was a really thought provo...I'm new here...this was a really thought provoking post. Thanks.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-77853440821170533662010-09-14T23:00:53.042-04:002010-09-14T23:00:53.042-04:00You are handling this so much better than I would....You are handling this so much better than I would. I'm always afraid of what kind of mom I'd be if I didn't have running to smooth out the stress...<br /><br />And you are right - I need to cross train... Sigh.MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-26170551921914472122010-09-12T21:09:25.022-04:002010-09-12T21:09:25.022-04:00Thank you for sharing. I really really really enjo...Thank you for sharing. I really really really enjoyed this post...and the comments, too. I hope that when I have to put running on the shelf again due to an injury that I will be able to see the positive side of the experience and make the most of it, too. You are an inspiration. I definitely won't be able to reduce the experience and my observations to written word like you did though. ThatMaile (My-lee) Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296379379607620975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-48620314373977404242010-09-11T18:33:08.390-04:002010-09-11T18:33:08.390-04:00My wife. What a great post. Thanks for sharing it ...My wife. What a great post. Thanks for sharing it with us. I know this hasn't been an easy time for you, but you have done a stellar job in maintaining a positive attitude and a pleasant disposition during your recovery. Running is a big part of our lives but like you said, we exist just fine without it. Cause there's bourbon. And wine. And ice cream. And let's not forget about those Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248526705301330006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-48776454175815542272010-09-10T22:01:30.715-04:002010-09-10T22:01:30.715-04:00What a great post (and reminder). I wasn't a r...What a great post (and reminder). I wasn't a runner for most of my life. Once I started running, it was more a habit and obligation than enjoyment. But then one day I couldn't run. My foot had swollen (sesamoids) and it took me 8 months to identify and recover from the injury. <br /><br />After that, it became clear that I loved running and have since been conscious to appreciate all thatAmy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793117653561745718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-65258815045459217242010-09-10T20:39:01.300-04:002010-09-10T20:39:01.300-04:00Great reflection.
I was in a similar situation at...Great reflection.<br /><br />I was in a similar situation at a similar time. I just finished 6 weeks of no running, and very little exercise all together. At times, I enjoyed lazily doing nothing, eating whatever & staying up later.<br /><br />It was interesting to see how life played out without running, especially since it had become such a big part of my life.<br /><br />I came away from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-24926263728001044492010-09-10T19:57:48.300-04:002010-09-10T19:57:48.300-04:00Love that you are discovering new things about you...Love that you are discovering new things about yourself. I think sometimes we get so used to defining ourselves a certain way, we forget that we are capable of being so much more. I hope your injury heals soon, but I also think the new you sounds really cool!heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666698466621998082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-24305262874531244712010-09-10T18:02:05.336-04:002010-09-10T18:02:05.336-04:00This was an awesome post! I love that you are actu...This was an awesome post! I love that you are actually slowing down more when injured when one's instinct would be that any runner might be more on edge during a time of recovery. Maybe life is just offering you one big opportunity to slow down and show you how much you love running. So cool that you are also appreciating your body as it is and eating what sounds good. Applauds all around.Lauren @ Sassy Molassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386991766331711286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-85765534948987592682010-09-10T16:57:10.184-04:002010-09-10T16:57:10.184-04:00You'll be back Kir.....back in 1995 I missed a...You'll be back Kir.....back in 1995 I missed almost a whole year when I was extremely competitive on the roads. I missed "it" so much and sometimes wondered if ti would ever come back....but i was patient and it did. Haven't been down since because I learned so much then...you are now learning ;-)<br /><br />SteveSteve Perohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233567281691642089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-69792550383302769452010-09-10T16:33:58.005-04:002010-09-10T16:33:58.005-04:00Okay, you are an amazing writer and I love your po...Okay, you are an amazing writer and I love your post. It's heartfelt, authentic and I get it. I've been a "runner who can't run" for over a year now. What I have learned in the past year of no running is this: I'm still a "runner" at heart and I still love running. I'm still in the running community. I'm just "injured". That being said, I'Angela Kirwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581054141452170316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-91307392791767167632010-09-10T16:28:10.388-04:002010-09-10T16:28:10.388-04:00Wow! Congratulations for handling yourself in suc...Wow! Congratulations for handling yourself in such a distinguished way. I struggled when I sprained my ankle and was on crutches for a month. It was a crazy emotional roller coaster for me. I swam in the mornings instead, which helped some, but missed the running endorphins. I rushed back to running too quickly, and now I still have problems with my ankle over 2 years later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-44222782564736238612010-09-10T14:34:34.429-04:002010-09-10T14:34:34.429-04:00Nice introspective post, seems to be going around ...Nice introspective post, seems to be going around bloggyland. It's nice you faced your fear and liked what you found. Just don't go too far down that path...KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-55666570991865108432010-09-10T14:23:58.702-04:002010-09-10T14:23:58.702-04:00Great writing. Just great. Note: In my eyes, you a...Great writing. Just great. Note: In my eyes, you are WAY more than just a runner. And you always will be. :)run4daysbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499581323906946556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-80623515016914248492010-09-10T13:58:43.237-04:002010-09-10T13:58:43.237-04:00sigh. I like that you mention both the ups AND th...sigh. I like that you mention both the ups AND the downs. I'm feeling it all too. but am glad to know that you are able to find the good in all of this. you'll be back out there kicking ass soon.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-51660285685370839352010-09-10T13:53:07.234-04:002010-09-10T13:53:07.234-04:00I always come back to something Kara Goucher was q...I always come back to something Kara Goucher was quoted as saying about her time being injured—that she had to remember she wasn't just a runner, but a person who loves to run. If a pro can wrap her brain around that, I figure we mortals can, too—and you've got exactly that attitude in mind. Hang in there, and keep enjoying those leisurely winery visits!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-88077005449875112542010-09-10T13:29:14.619-04:002010-09-10T13:29:14.619-04:00What a lovely reflection, Kir. Thank you. It takes...What a lovely reflection, Kir. Thank you. It takes a lot of courage to peel away and look inside. Glad to know you like what you see! <br /><br />I believe that when you get back at it, your running life will have more meaning and grace. In the meantime, enjoy all those quiet moments and the lovely fact of not having to fit it all in.<br /><br />See you tomorrow :-)Sophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-85515504288362890002010-09-10T13:20:51.572-04:002010-09-10T13:20:51.572-04:00Kirstin, I always love your blog but this one is t...Kirstin, I always love your blog but this one is the best you have ever written. I love the poem portion. It says everything so well. That alone would have made this a great post but the admission that maybe it isn't all bad, is even better. That being said, I will be glad when you are back out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702177886036274708.post-89095121911024473082010-09-10T13:20:08.838-04:002010-09-10T13:20:08.838-04:00heresy! just kidding; very thought-provoking stuff...heresy! just kidding; very thought-provoking stuff, good to see you're doing well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066165824991351245noreply@blogger.com