Comments on: 8 Reasons to Love Running

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:20:58 +0000

Nate – thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Yes, people run parts of the course in the weeks leading up to it. Believe it or not heartbreak hill isn’t that big of a hill. It’s actually more about the story behind it…and famed Boston runner Johnny Kelly.

Hilary – Oh my! I hope all goes well for the London Marathon. The thought of training so hard and not being able to get there, would devestate me! I’ll stay close to home Hope you are well.

Lance – I have no words. Massaging running shoes?

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:53:37 +0000

Stacey…
Old age???? Okay, what does that make me, then??? Yikes!!!

And – hahaha….funny!!!! Maybe I’ll be out working on my sprints tonight…my 3 mile sprints! (…or continuing to develop my super secret motorized massaging running shoes…)

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:22:16 +0000

Hi Stacey .. well I hope you’ve entered the London Marathon – it’s on this weekend .. and it looks like the ashy pond will be open .. except the winds are meant to turn in the direction of ….???

Good for you – I’m a ball player and happy to chase a ball .. but not run .. I think my days are gone and I’m now into walking .. spring is here fortunately ..

Enjoy the rest of the week and any running you do!! Go well – Hilary

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:24:48 +0000

Tess – If you ever have the chance to come out and view first hand the Boston Marathon, do it! It is one of a kind. And you’re welcome.

Lance – In my old age I’ve slowed down. ha! I’ll be waiting at the finish line

Evita – I love hiking, biking and swimming, too, but running will always be my “first love”…

Megan – I know you are! I have lots of thoughts about the faster pace thing, which is why I love the yoga for my “yin”. Did you run??

By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord

Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:50:05 +0000

Stacey, I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU! I loved your musical reasons (I have to stop myself from dancing while I run, lest I hurt myself!), as well as your yin/yang reasons. I was telling a friend the other day that when I try to take a walk, my feet speed up and the next thing I know I’m jogging. I just have to be moving at that faster pace for some reason, which is good, because I sit most of the day for work.

This post makes me want to run 6 miles today — so I will!

Awesome!

By: Evita

Evita — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:27:55 +0000

Hi Stacey

Ah yes, I have read Tess’ stories of her amazing running and live vicariously through her, and now you

I am not a runner, never have been and probably never will be, but ask me to walk, hike, bike or swim and it is a whole other story.

I applaud people in the marathons, as it truly is a special dedication!

By: Nate Chastain

Nate Chastain — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:38:37 +0000

Congratulations on finishing the Boston Marathon ten years ago. I’ve been a spectator before and can’t imagine the amount of training that would be required to run that 26+ mile circuit.

Are there people running the course on the sidewalks, in the weeks prior to the Marathon? I would imagine that would be the best way to train for it – you can’t really prepare for Heartbreak Hill without scaling it in practice.

Another good reason to run (outside) is that you get to experience the world around you in a really interesting way – when you’re jogging on a trail, the trees and trail are your only visual stimuli (no computer screens, papers to read) so you end it experiencing it fully. Good post.

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:42:30 +0000

Hey Stacey,
I DO run!! Hey, we are running together this summer! How fast will I have to be to keep up with YOU???

I too find running to be a great time to focus mentally. There is something about being out and away from other distractions that is so good for me. And I love the music too – although recently I’ve started downloading TED talks to listen to – and am loving these!!!

And – what an exciting time to be in Boston – for the big marathon day!!! Woohoo!!!!

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:12:39 +0000

HI Stacey,
Thanks for the link love. I understand every point you make except running a marathon, expecially Boston. What an honor and I can see why you continue to think about it. I think anyone running that race is running with all the energy of the great runners past and present. Gives me chills thinking about it.

It’s on my life list to just cheer there someday. If one can’t participate I would encourage everyone to experience being a spectator at a marathon or triathlon. It seriously speaks to what our bodies are made for and capable of doing. It’s simply unforgettable. Thanks for sharing this…it’s always fun to be inspired by another runner!

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