tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post254267717376157729..comments2024-03-28T12:05:47.779-04:00Comments on Racing Stripes: Nike Women's Marathon: The Non-Race ReportElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-85927674860613908702011-10-23T16:15:18.086-04:002011-10-23T16:15:18.086-04:00SO sorry you're going through this, Elizabeth....SO sorry you're going through this, Elizabeth. You have a fantastic attitude about it though, and as the others said, you'll be back to PRs and better running because of it. Just hang in there!Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-70771286550098556472011-10-21T07:16:46.166-04:002011-10-21T07:16:46.166-04:00You made the right decision. Taking care of that ...You made the right decision. Taking care of that hip is much more important right now. You will get better and will be running again in no time.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-19839240354754453482011-10-19T10:30:26.146-04:002011-10-19T10:30:26.146-04:00It was smart to DNS the half. You will lose a litt...It was smart to DNS the half. You will lose a little fitness, but not as much as you might expect. Focusing on healing 100% and getting your head in the right place for the next big race is a perfect winter plan :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187172647072971436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-415792542269660432011-10-19T10:25:10.932-04:002011-10-19T10:25:10.932-04:00I think you probably had 100 people telling you th...I think you probably had 100 people telling you that you were smart to skip the race and 3 people make stupid remarks. I hate that we (as I sometime do too) listen to the one negative remark in lieu of the positive ones. <br /><br />You could have run it and you may have been fine, but to chance a comeback for for a race may have haunted you all season.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing you at the fall races. Hot Chocolate 15k anyone??? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-30899005257863535282011-10-18T08:00:41.650-04:002011-10-18T08:00:41.650-04:00:) I can relate, it's a relief to see someone ...:) I can relate, it's a relief to see someone out there struggles with the same things I do, and I like that you're not afraid to post those feelings. I'm afraid to post my true feelings because people will continue to argue with me and tell me what I should feel.<br />I think that was a great idea to sell your bib without the timing chip. I know how hard it had to have been, but, really for the best. Waiting until your hip is back 100% is a really good idea.<br />I also hate the non-runner coworker remarks. When I say something hurts they tell me "Yeah, that's old age". Ugh. Really annoying.<br />Anyway, I hope you are able to enjoy your trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-77540703260239718042011-10-18T02:06:48.795-04:002011-10-18T02:06:48.795-04:00I can totally relate to all you are saying about b...I can totally relate to all you are saying about being more laid back and focusing on taking it one day at a time and living in the moment...<a href="http://www.herculessport.com" rel="nofollow">Treadmill India</a>Hercules sporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588199673150476851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-80505040760395021422011-10-17T19:01:07.760-04:002011-10-17T19:01:07.760-04:00I know it must have been hard not to run the race,...I know it must have been hard not to run the race, but it sounds like you made the smart decision.<br /><br />I'm glad you are swimming and taking on a new challenge. And maybe I can convince you to join me for an open water swim next summer!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215575637275919972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-74811456604424674512011-10-17T17:50:54.885-04:002011-10-17T17:50:54.885-04:00(((((HUGS)))), Elizabeth. Tell yourself over and o...(((((HUGS)))), Elizabeth. Tell yourself over and over that this is temporary. You WILL get through this, and you WILL PR again. Please believe these things because I believe them about you.L.A. Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697035798338739693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-69492926851135669242011-10-17T14:54:38.442-04:002011-10-17T14:54:38.442-04:00Good for you, Chica! And I'm very glad you sk...Good for you, Chica! And I'm very glad you skipped the race.AKA Darkwave, AKA Anarcha, AKA Cris.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09873516028463495708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-23242345493110342252011-10-17T12:40:53.548-04:002011-10-17T12:40:53.548-04:00Stay strong, Elizabeth. I think you've made a...Stay strong, Elizabeth. I think you've made a good decision, and I know it's hard to stick to, but ultimately you will be a stronger person and a better runner for it. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-421214880490268322011-10-17T12:15:15.044-04:002011-10-17T12:15:15.044-04:00oh my gosh, so much i want to say to you right now...oh my gosh, so much i want to say to you right now!<br />i can totally relate to all you are saying about being more laid back and focusing on taking it one day at a time and living in the moment. with running, with life. i think what you did in SF this weekend was HARD and you are incredible for really REALLY listening to your heart and doing the BEST thing for your body, mind and spirit. it would have been way easier to shove all that deep down and run anyway, and you probably would have regretted it even if you ran well because you knew in your heart what the right decision was.<br />how frustrating that must have been to hear those non-runner comments about "running catching up with you" etc -- that kind of thing DRIVES ME BATTY! i cannot stand when people tell me running "is so bad for you" - and usually these comments come from people who have zero experience with the sport. i try to brush it off but i have to admit sometimes it makes me incredibly irritated. i am not a confrontational person though - but wow sometimes i wish i was!<br />anyway, good for you for taking a step back and listening to your body and giving it the rest it needs. you are SMART. hang in there - this is only going to make you stronger on so many levels!!!Jessica (Pace of Me)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14489016806529715064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-73378477181083059472011-10-17T11:50:33.740-04:002011-10-17T11:50:33.740-04:00Oooh friend. I'm glad you are swimming, I'...Oooh friend. I'm glad you are swimming, I'm glad you are working on the things that are holding you back, but I know it's hard. Hope to see you back out there soon!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.com