tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post6501069113295774720..comments2023-05-02T08:52:40.160-04:00Comments on This Runner's World: Under PressureMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490582426886405494noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-31090386319647704192011-04-15T12:44:11.436-04:002011-04-15T12:44:11.436-04:00Good for YOU!
We: your supporters, fans and follo...Good for YOU!<br /><br />We: your supporters, fans and followers could have given you this advice, but YOU needed it come to the realization on your own.<br /><br />This is YOUR life and YOU get to set the rules and boundaries. <br /><br />Hoping you find that spark again!!:)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481701924963671567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-27711122425442533822011-04-15T07:54:10.007-04:002011-04-15T07:54:10.007-04:00Sounds like you made a great decision. This shoul...Sounds like you made a great decision. This should be fun :) I find it is helpful to tune out for a while if you need it. Good luckVelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902587843038579972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-28974748575590175982011-04-14T21:10:14.617-04:002011-04-14T21:10:14.617-04:00That's a great plan to have and certainty take...That's a great plan to have and certainty takes the pressure off. I do something similar if I'm planning a race that is tougher than normal which allows me to back out if I'm not physically or mentally ready.<br /> Good luck with all your races this year :)a runners' lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01705038825277213022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-88664368744104368142011-04-13T21:28:02.575-04:002011-04-13T21:28:02.575-04:00Sounds like a good plan! Good luck in your racing...Sounds like a good plan! Good luck in your racing and training!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828827436982802581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-3133823833054320142011-04-13T18:26:32.666-04:002011-04-13T18:26:32.666-04:00GOOD for you, Meredith! No one knows my races for...GOOD for you, Meredith! No one knows my races for each year either - unless I announce them - I like it that way!! :))Jennifer Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423353141131054943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-14364962455258314442011-04-13T11:52:22.666-04:002011-04-13T11:52:22.666-04:00Good for you! I think I've blogged about the ...Good for you! I think I've blogged about the pressure and why I do this too. I read a quote recently about racing your shadown and I've tried to keep that in my mind...that I do this for me and doing my best is all that matters.<br /><br />BTW - I am following you as RidleyMama on twitter so I'm no longer one of the strangers :)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081641803045845315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-19167745699459202792011-04-13T11:20:36.356-04:002011-04-13T11:20:36.356-04:00I hope your new found focus will help alleviate so...I hope your new found focus will help alleviate some of your stress. Training and racing should always be about you! Know that your Trakkers teammates will support you whenever you need us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-43524813844142560462011-04-13T10:58:18.975-04:002011-04-13T10:58:18.975-04:00I actually love the idea of not posting the schedu...I actually love the idea of not posting the schedule or talking about a race until it is over. Once I announce it, suddenly it changes it somehow. Anyway, I get it. I am not making a race schedule for 2012 on purpose for similar reasons.Caratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-28923032992289710102011-04-13T10:38:40.780-04:002011-04-13T10:38:40.780-04:00I understand... and I'm sorry that I didn'...I understand... and I'm sorry that I didn't get to read this blog before I commented on twitter. I wasn't trying to call you out or anything... just saying have fun - and race YOUR race (and say hi to Tracy and Jim while you're there). It makes me sad that we won't know what you are racing because we can't give you words of encouragement the day before or send you positive thoughts throughout the race, but you have to approach them in a way that's best for you. :) And we'll still keep an eye out for you guys at races... <br /><br />Maybe you'll surprise us and be there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758178064698651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-35900651074739831332011-04-13T10:27:01.407-04:002011-04-13T10:27:01.407-04:00I get being too hard on yourself, trust me I do. I...I get being too hard on yourself, trust me I do. I am the same way, I dont recognize the postives like I should, but instead the mind is consumed with the negatives. <br /><br />What I have learned this year and I am glad I learned this early this season, is to "dummy it down" its just swimming, biking, and running for a long, long time and making sure I meet the cutoff. Breaking the race down in 3 categories and then break down each catergory, its all about the finishline, the only numbers that matter is 2 hours, 20 minutes, 5:30pm and 11:59:59pm, that is it.Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.com