tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post3526089249790138169..comments2023-05-02T08:52:40.160-04:00Comments on This Runner's World: Identity CrisisMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490582426886405494noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-68631370260086854392010-12-14T23:44:01.051-05:002010-12-14T23:44:01.051-05:00I agree with what Laura said, you've got lots ...I agree with what Laura said, you've got lots of time for both! Also agree with what others have said, training for 140.6 is going to help your running with the amount of miles you are putting in your body. AND that in the end you have to follow your heart. I don't really have any good advice though, I've never been good enough at one of the sports to ever wonder, I love the equalizer effect of triathlon! ha haAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442492879034642709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-80999166810686976002010-12-14T20:52:47.317-05:002010-12-14T20:52:47.317-05:00It's a long life. You have time to do both. do...It's a long life. You have time to do both. don't let what someone else is doing or has done distract you from the goals you set for yourself! Stay the course... gain the strength and endurance. Kick that IMs a$$ then come out of the blocks chomping at the bit to conquer your running goals. My 2cents. :) but like everyone else said... YOU can make the decision to do What YOU want to do....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090547844237303579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-3580266671843823512010-12-14T08:38:14.549-05:002010-12-14T08:38:14.549-05:00OOH I may be running the national marathon too! I&...OOH I may be running the national marathon too! I'll let you know when I sign up.<br /><br />Just wanted to let you know that I have your entry in for the razzyroo headband giveaway. Thanks for following :)<br /><br />-StephanieStephanie Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138752457804017361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-41247058677554402942010-12-13T22:55:11.652-05:002010-12-13T22:55:11.652-05:00I think I'm pretty clear on my feelings for Ir...I think I'm pretty clear on my feelings for Ironman (and not just the company lol).<br /><br />Do what YOU want to do. Andrea said it... what makes YOU happy? This is about YOU and not the people around you. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635503747228368741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-53580223842226793512010-12-13T18:23:24.526-05:002010-12-13T18:23:24.526-05:00Wow awesome comments so far! I agree with all of ...Wow awesome comments so far! I agree with all of the above. Tough call that you have to make. However, if you want a straight up "vote", I say KILL the Iron this year. You've already made promises, talked it up, and now you've got the fire for the revenge. Use it. Then plan your running "comeback" for 2012. You will be a stronger, more well-rounded athlete going into it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927142981675326953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-43090993274174895692010-12-13T18:01:56.349-05:002010-12-13T18:01:56.349-05:00What Andrea said.
Plus, from the perspective of ...What Andrea said. <br /><br />Plus, from the perspective of someone who doesn't know you personally, but has read your blog for awhile. this seems pretty simple. <br /><br />Ironman will always be there and "revenge" is not a good enough reason if it's the only reason.Stef0115https://www.blogger.com/profile/05803971928926890921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-79164108283440355002010-12-13T16:52:31.661-05:002010-12-13T16:52:31.661-05:00Do what ever makes you happiest.
Seriously.
If ...Do what ever makes you happiest. <br /><br />Seriously.<br /><br />If you are happier running, than run. If you feel like you will feel guilty about not completing Ironman, than do that.<br /><br />We only get one life. Do with it what YOU want.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481701924963671567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-24751389711548624322010-12-13T16:33:03.455-05:002010-12-13T16:33:03.455-05:00I think all of us as triathletes have our stronges...I think all of us as triathletes have our strongest sport - the sport we'd rather be doing. I love running too. I'm getting faster at swimming and still fear the bike. But, the cross training is going to make you a stronger, fitter runner. It's not wasted time. It's a more comprehensive approach to your ultimate goal. The swimming and biking will make you stronger. <br /><br />As difficult as it is to admit, you have to give those sports some credit as to why you've been able to drop your times, too. Ironman training puts the marathon accomplishments in perspective. It builds your endurance, your mental strength and will put you in that much of a better place when you need to endure the pain to grit out a faster pace in the run. <br /><br />This is the right time to put your unfinished business to rest. You still have the training behind you to carry you towards a much-deserved finish. If you wait, it will be harder to get back to and it will mentally hold you back on your running goals. Take revenge and then the rest of the running world is going to have to watch out! :)Shannon (IronTexasMommy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12231032247567709805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-52400990397892745302010-12-13T16:31:28.197-05:002010-12-13T16:31:28.197-05:00Meredith - I love that you wrote this and put it o...Meredith - I love that you wrote this and put it out there... it's so honest! :) Of course, we're all going to tell you to follow your heart. You are an amazing running and I think your potential is endless with a little work. And although triathlon is something I think you have a ton of potential at as well, you have to ask yourself what YOU want. :) And we'll all support you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758178064698651noreply@blogger.com