The Emerging Runner

I got the Adrenalines: http://www.emergingrunner.c...

2010-03-10T19:35:21.230-05:00

I got the Adrenalines: http://www.emergingrunner.com/2010/02/of-course-i-chose-brooks.html

I really love them. The Mizunos felt really good too but I ultimately prefered the Brooks.

True, self competition is the real challenge. I d...

2010-03-10T19:17:23.673-05:00

True, self competition is the real challenge. I don't mind when a more proficient runner beats me. It's when I can't match my own usual pace that I get upset.

Just came across this blog, but curious to know wh...

2010-03-10T17:50:17.569-05:00

Just came across this blog, but curious to know what you decided. I'm currently wearing Mizuno Wave Nirvanas and am considering going back to the trusty Adrenaline.

I appreciate you're honesty... I try not to think ...

2010-03-10T17:35:03.090-05:00

I appreciate you're honesty... I try not to think that way but sometimes when I'm out on a run I can't help but judge the people driving by me (especially when I'm tired, pushing the pace, and grumpy)...

On the other hand, running can also be one of the most humbling sports... Pretty much whoever you are, there's always going to be somebody faster than you. That's why it's ultimately a competition against yourself (although the occastional hardware never hurts).

Thanks, it's not always boring but it's always les...

2010-03-10T12:07:31.778-05:00

Thanks, it's not always boring but it's always less interesting than the outside options.

I do not down the treadmill experience, but you ar...

2010-03-09T12:50:24.962-05:00

I do not down the treadmill experience, but you are right in the fact that it can be one dimensional. Running outside constantly feeds your mind with an array of thoughts. Thoughts continuously filtering through that mind of yours. The treadmill can be somewhat boring, but you just have to get in to it to make it a great experience. Goodluck in getting your treadmill soon.

I'm no longer intimdated by the stronger runners, ...

2010-03-09T06:26:02.877-05:00

I'm no longer intimdated by the stronger runners, I figure that I won't see them much after the starting gun. Sunday was a little different because of the narrow path but the fastest guys were already in the woods before I got to those trails.

Very informative. I plan to practice @ Stillwell ...

2010-03-08T20:06:52.572-05:00

Very informative. I plan to practice @ Stillwell soon in preparation for the June race. Thank you.
Intimidation is interesting isn't it? I was aware of my nervousness in my 1st race 6 yrs. ago. Now, no big deal.

Thank you. June 6th it is.....My birthday weekend...

2010-03-08T19:59:00.796-05:00

Thank you. June 6th it is.....My birthday weekend. Maybe I'll treat myself and have fun in this race...AND/OR maybe I'll move up into a 'new" age group and have a better chance to win.

See you.

Thanks Brian. Think about putting the June XTERRA ...

2010-03-08T07:54:04.476-05:00

Thanks Brian. Think about putting the June XTERRA at Stillwell on your race calendar.

Thank you for this descriptive story. I enjoy you...

2010-03-08T07:34:52.532-05:00

Thank you for this descriptive story. I enjoy your writing style as it made the ending to this race all the more exciting.

Thanks Bill. It was a rough one, the sort of thing...

2010-03-07T20:44:29.185-05:00

Thanks Bill. It was a rough one, the sort of thing you enjoy more after than during. It was great having a cheering section at the end. We're all looking forward to seeing you guys at the end of the month.

congrats, sounds like a tough run. I'm sure the fa...

2010-03-07T19:33:02.864-05:00

congrats, sounds like a tough run. I'm sure the family was happy to see you come out of the woods unscathed...must feel good to get this difficult a race under your belt given where you were 2 months ago!

Thanks EZE. It's a blast until you trip so I under...

2010-03-07T16:14:25.692-05:00

Thanks EZE. It's a blast until you trip so I understand any aversion to dangerous ground. I don't know if I'm hardcore but today was pretty intense!

Nice race. Sounds like it was challenging. I thi...

2010-03-07T14:59:26.637-05:00

Nice race. Sounds like it was challenging.

I think I'd like to try a trail race sometime. I'd probably wait till the ice melted though... I deal with my fair share of running injuries... no reason to go out in search of one.

Way to be HARDCORE!!!!!!

good luck, Looks like a tough trail!

2010-03-07T07:40:41.435-05:00

good luck, Looks like a tough trail!

Thanks - good luck with your 5K pub run!

2010-03-06T20:11:25.670-05:00

Thanks - good luck with your 5K pub run!

I can't wait to write it!

2010-03-06T20:09:16.320-05:00

I can't wait to write it!

wow... I'm really looking forward to the race repo...

2010-03-06T19:58:24.340-05:00

wow... I'm really looking forward to the race report

Good luck tomorrow in the woods!

2010-03-06T16:26:01.101-05:00

Good luck tomorrow in the woods!

I always view it as a slippery slope. Skipping one...

2010-03-05T08:54:41.990-05:00

I always view it as a slippery slope. Skipping one day makes it easier to skip two, and so on. Guilt keeps us in check.

Very good and inspiring post. You are very right ...

2010-03-04T12:36:36.232-05:00

Very good and inspiring post. You are very right in saying that the guilt by missing a workout can be more than the actual run. I am not training for anything, but missing some days of running can get me under the storm clouds of guilt.

I wish I had a pair of Salomons for Sunday!

2010-03-04T09:21:53.656-05:00

I wish I had a pair of Salomons for Sunday!

Good photo--the runner is wearing the Salomon trai...

2010-03-03T16:05:58.866-05:00

Good photo--the runner is wearing the Salomon trail runners I love!

Have a fantastic time at the race. The mud should be exciting, and it'll help take your mind off how you're performing.

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2010-03-03T10:08:38.229-05:00

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