tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post8039515331070071761..comments2023-12-30T20:01:09.527-08:00Comments on Mom to Marathon: It is like a drug, I tell ya….Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-78381778330353138132010-09-05T07:39:00.117-07:002010-09-05T07:39:00.117-07:00You can't see it, but I'm raising my hand ...You can't see it, but I'm raising my hand here on the East Coast, identifying myself as a "running junkie." It's been the only thing that kept me sane for the last several weeks since I moved out on my own (I never thanked you properly for your amazing email to me, by the way. I'm so sorry.) <br /><br />As I was reading your post, I could feel the stress emanating from you. I am so sorry you are in this situation again.Terrihttp://tgorourke.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-615835610331750652010-08-12T06:11:05.557-07:002010-08-12T06:11:05.557-07:00I've been there. Last year when I was training...I've been there. Last year when I was training for a marathon I felt the same, I needed to run everyday, the faster and the longer the better. And when other things weren't going my way, pushing myself as hard as possible was the way to forget about everything else and get some release.<br /><br />However I ended up with a knee injury because I pushed too hard, so be careful and find that balance where you can be a healthy junkie!<br /><br />Right now I only have one month since I started training again, but I can't wait till I become 'a junkie' again, I love the feeling I get after a run when I've been craving for it the whole day.<br /><br />Hang in there, things will turn around, they always do. Just be patience.The Alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06383145773568675509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-68152833934481658412010-08-09T08:52:12.020-07:002010-08-09T08:52:12.020-07:00I have two stress relievers - running is one and y...I have two stress relievers - running is one and you know the other. That's why I've always been an evening runner and a nightime poker player. <br /><br />Best of luckon the career search. I'll be picking your brain - I'll be joining you by the end of the year if I'm not careful....Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-33953358317159170032010-08-08T21:21:06.790-07:002010-08-08T21:21:06.790-07:00I'm very sorry to hear about your job situatio...I'm very sorry to hear about your job situation. I truly hope you guys are able to find something very soon. ::hugs::<br /><br />I think for most of us, running is a form of therapy and an escape.The Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02319714826599995511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-87189580513366434562010-08-08T16:48:58.194-07:002010-08-08T16:48:58.194-07:00You're singing to the choir here. (about runni...You're singing to the choir here. (about running being a stress reliever), just don't overdo it. Too much of anything (even running to the point where you hurt yourself) is never a good thing.<br /><br />Hang in there. He'll find something. <br /><br />If you want to come down for the End of Summer Fire Run, you can stay with me :-).Aka Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691390225208616675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-13269505830632488632010-08-08T12:47:25.706-07:002010-08-08T12:47:25.706-07:00I hear on running as stress relief. I've been...I hear on running as stress relief. I've been unable to run for a few months and it's been difficult managing stress.<br /><br />Best wishes with the job situationAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-20513746479785904092010-08-08T10:51:36.967-07:002010-08-08T10:51:36.967-07:00Oh, I'm so sorry about your job situation. Can...Oh, I'm so sorry about your job situation. Cannot begin to imagine the stress.<br /><br />Please be careful about doing too many miles--like you said, you need the stress release right now and getting hurt would not fit into that scheme! Sending you good vibes!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-53051459262861456922010-08-08T10:14:12.639-07:002010-08-08T10:14:12.639-07:00Lisa, My heart goes out to you and your family. I...Lisa, My heart goes out to you and your family. It's just not right that you should be in this situation again. The only hope is that it will lead to something better in time, but I can understand the frustration and anxiety that comes with the territory.<br /><br />Yes, I am a running junkie too. The release that comes from a good run is second to none. But I'm glad you're keeping some perspective on training volume and getting some rest in too. Take care of yourself, you're too wonderful to not!Jill Will Runhttp://www.jillwillrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918472490658203767.post-2348583475369438492010-08-08T09:49:12.018-07:002010-08-08T09:49:12.018-07:00California seems to be lagging when it comes to jo...California seems to be lagging when it comes to jobs. I hope something happens soon. I know how scary it can be!<br /><br />I go through phases, where I can't get enough of the running adrenaline, then it sort of switches and I feel like I'm stuck in one gear and there's no adrenaline rush. Running is probably one of the better addictions! Yeah, I also think it helps us (as runners) keep our sanity.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.com