tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post2086118445934653769..comments2024-02-01T03:43:38.115-06:00Comments on 50 after 40: Why Do You .. Ah-Ah Push It?Jim ... 50after40http://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-74156979747316457362011-09-25T21:06:55.116-05:002011-09-25T21:06:55.116-05:00Love posts that make you think. I can relate to t...Love posts that make you think. I can relate to the oldest child sydrome. I have an inner competitve streak that drives me. I know I won't ever be a world record holder but I love the thrill of pushing myself and completing hard things. In the middle of tough workouts, thinking about the payoff is what gets me through.racing dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692001090253582340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-83255879138061328672011-09-22T15:58:38.345-05:002011-09-22T15:58:38.345-05:00Staving off the decay of aging is one of the reaso...Staving off the decay of aging is one of the reasons. Pride. Not giving in to weakness.<br /><br />I can't really tell you why I continue past that point - there's no one reason.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-10855924150928058732011-09-21T20:01:44.465-05:002011-09-21T20:01:44.465-05:00I push myself because I want to get better. I want...I push myself because I want to get better. I want to be the best that I KNOW I can be.Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829768985992040896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-49100084726004073462011-09-21T19:46:24.600-05:002011-09-21T19:46:24.600-05:00I keep going because I don't want to look the ...I keep going because I don't want to look the way I looked when I was 40. Older had only gotten better with exercise.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-58182189389946733272011-09-21T19:41:30.540-05:002011-09-21T19:41:30.540-05:00I run first & foremost for myself. It gives me...I run first & foremost for myself. It gives me a HUGE sense of accomplishment to do something I never thought I'd do let alone enjoy. I also like to hear the banter in the car after XC practice when i hear Thing 1 say "today my mum was better than us...she ran 20 miles". A big compliment from a 15 year old :)The Unexpected Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467755895086463711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-30313825220503681332011-09-21T19:22:11.026-05:002011-09-21T19:22:11.026-05:00Why do I keep going?? Let's see, it's beca...Why do I keep going?? Let's see, it's because I'm afraid of being weak. It's what separates the "26.2 miles, why would anyone ever wanna do that!?" from the "26.2 because I can" crowd. Pain is only temporary.Coy Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144649093762262574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-27027729855214907202011-09-21T18:42:56.754-05:002011-09-21T18:42:56.754-05:00I've always had lousy self-confidence, so runn...I've always had lousy self-confidence, so running for me is about proving--to MYSELF--that I can be "good" at something in this way, and not be a quitter of something just because it's hard for me. I'm good at some things because they are easy for me (school, for one, was always easy; writing was another). Not as satisfying as doing well at something you're NOT a natural at!Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-90834409378242495792011-09-21T18:42:28.651-05:002011-09-21T18:42:28.651-05:00All of the above - plus my kids - training and run...All of the above - plus my kids - training and running a half marathon in every state is my way of showing my kids that we don't cower in the face of adversity - but use it to move forward, even if that means we need to change direction, strive to new heights and be the best we can be.<br /><br />Good Post!Half Crazed Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046649398812050664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-10512033338226146262011-09-21T17:57:38.198-05:002011-09-21T17:57:38.198-05:00Great post, very motivational! I push it for me. ...Great post, very motivational! I push it for me. I love seeing how much faster I can do, how much better I can feel while doing it. Thanks for sharing.Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-82761630017929291642011-09-21T17:20:33.961-05:002011-09-21T17:20:33.961-05:00for me it is my boys. I want to be around for them...for me it is my boys. I want to be around for them for a long time. I am like Jason. I want to live a long life and I will do everything I can to make sure it happens. I also never want to be the girl I was 2 yrs ago.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-33197577740775468232011-09-21T12:40:12.466-05:002011-09-21T12:40:12.466-05:00There are many reasons, but some days (and this wi...There are many reasons, but some days (and this will sound selfish) it's just hearing the pride in my husband's or son's voice, when I overhear them telling someone, "Hey, my wife/mom woke up at 4:00 a.m. and ran __ miles today." I try to run when it doesn't affect my time with them, but that's hard to do sometimes. So, hearing those types of things helps me a lot! <br />I run for those who can't, as well. Too many people literally CAN'T run or do anything because of illness, etc., for me not to get out there and keep my own body in shape.Jen @ Run for Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273314207554725917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-76540486797445183602011-09-21T11:47:42.073-05:002011-09-21T11:47:42.073-05:00Great post as usual! And I realize that you are t...Great post as usual! And I realize that you are trying to be humble, but there aren't that many people out there who are better runners than you. 13 marathons over 30 months is pretty nuts - and yours are all fast marathons. <br /><br />I push it when I'm tired because I want to give my best on that day, whatever that may be. I don't like to have any regrets when I get to the finish line. Also, after high school sports there aren't that many avenues to go all out in besides doing sports like running or something like that. It's an opportunity to push yourself to see how far and how much you can achieve. <br /><br />But most of all, I like how athletics makes me feel - the sense of accomplishment, pushing your body, and hopefully achieving new goals.Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-25444579190550907772011-09-21T11:25:14.638-05:002011-09-21T11:25:14.638-05:00Death. I am afraid of death and want to live fore...Death. I am afraid of death and want to live forever. Eating crappy food and doing nothing puts you in that box fast. Working out and eating right allows you to live longer.<br /><br />Yes, there is still the chance to be hit by a bus but I'll take my chances.<br /><br />I also tell myself every morning that I may not win the race but it won't be from a lack of effort as I know my competition is not up at that time working as hard as me.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914217156791555569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-76361682839263030982011-09-21T11:23:33.457-05:002011-09-21T11:23:33.457-05:00Great post and very thought provoking. When I fir...Great post and very thought provoking. When I first started running I kept going to acheive new distances and new PR's but now it has reached a whole new level and turned into something different. I push myself because I am ambitious and I know I would be selling myself short if I didn't keep working hard and using this talent.<br /><br />We never actually reach the top.Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-47938008559963509552011-09-21T08:59:00.161-05:002011-09-21T08:59:00.161-05:00Great post....I wrote one almost identical last ni...Great post....I wrote one almost identical last night (only I get too wordy - haha)...I love how everyone runs for their own reasons - especially marathons. You are pretty dang BA to get up everyday and do it over and over again, to complete 13 marathons in such a short time, and never give up. So inspiring!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-49582828706777002922011-09-21T08:36:02.504-05:002011-09-21T08:36:02.504-05:00I keep going because I know I can. Many days I may...I keep going because I know I can. Many days I may not want to, but deep down I know I can, so I do. It's that discipline that makes us stronger.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-4784608345184670472011-09-21T08:14:48.496-05:002011-09-21T08:14:48.496-05:00I push myself because I know that I can do it. I ...I push myself because I know that I can do it. I have stage 4 cancer that I have been living with for 2 years and I'm not going to let that define me. I'm going to defy the odds and keep going and living the way I want to.<br />Great Post!christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001137323076398349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963402677916553399.post-9103665420685037312011-09-21T07:58:41.737-05:002011-09-21T07:58:41.737-05:00You stopped by the other day on my last post - so ...You stopped by the other day on my last post - so you kinda have a foundation. <br /><br />What drives me is something that is difficult to explain. If I had to pick a single thing - I have an insatiable desire to drive out inner "demons" and see if I can find my breaking point.<br /><br />Good post.C2Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711134194954222576noreply@blogger.com