Comments on: Running toward the positive side of life http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/ exercise, workouts, running, yoga, aerobics, and health tips for busy parents Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:42:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Run mommy run! | workoutmommy.com http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-240 Run mommy run! | workoutmommy.com Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:19:19 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-240 [...] last month when I ran a 5k and was a little disappointed with my finishing time? I promised to sign up for another race and I [...] [...] last month when I ran a 5k and was a little disappointed with my finishing time? I promised to sign up for another race and I [...]

]]> By: Zandria http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Zandria Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:24:41 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-157 I think it's awesome that you ran that race, and also that you've been able to look back and realize all the positives about it -- even though you weren't feeling so great at the time. You're right; even though you've been better and faster in the past, you had a lot of different factors involved this time...and you STILL did it! I think that deserves some congratulatins (especially since there are so many able-bodied people who would never consider running a 5k at all!). Great job! :) I think it’s awesome that you ran that race, and also that you’ve been able to look back and realize all the positives about it — even though you weren’t feeling so great at the time. You’re right; even though you’ve been better and faster in the past, you had a lot of different factors involved this time…and you STILL did it! I think that deserves some congratulatins (especially since there are so many able-bodied people who would never consider running a 5k at all!). Great job! :)

]]> By: To do list: | workoutmommy.com http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-141 To do list: | workoutmommy.com Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:31:09 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-141 [...] forget about the fitness goal that you made for yourself here. How is that coming along? Related PostsWhat can you do in 30 minutes? I have 30 minutes all to [...] [...] forget about the fitness goal that you made for yourself here. How is that coming along? Related PostsWhat can you do in 30 minutes? I have 30 minutes all to [...]

]]> By: workoutmommy http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-121 workoutmommy Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:48:49 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-121 thanks all! Cindy, you are right. We are our hardest critics! thanks all!

Cindy, you are right. We are our hardest critics!

]]> By: Cindy http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Cindy Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:38:22 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-120 You ran a 5k two months after having a baby?!!! You go girl! Sure, it's going to be normal to have those negative thoughts, but you're on the right track. Positive, Positive, Positive Vibes are being sent your way. I think it's awesome that you've been able to get those running shoes on and get out the door. We are our hardest critics. You're doing a great job. You ran a 5k two months after having a baby?!!! You go girl! Sure, it’s going to be normal to have those negative thoughts, but you’re on the right track. Positive, Positive, Positive Vibes are being sent your way. I think it’s awesome that you’ve been able to get those running shoes on and get out the door. We are our hardest critics. You’re doing a great job.

]]> By: Nap Warden http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Nap Warden Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:09:27 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-115 Great advice. I ran the LA Marathon a few years ago, trying to qualify for Boston. It was such a hard marathon and I didn't make my time (the last 4 miles were uphill!). I was bummed about my marathon, until my husband said "you ran the best marathon of anyone I know today". He was right, instead of being mad about my time, I should be proud having finished a tough race. Great advice. I ran the LA Marathon a few years ago, trying to qualify for Boston. It was such a hard marathon and I didn’t make my time (the last 4 miles were uphill!). I was bummed about my marathon, until my husband said “you ran the best marathon of anyone I know today”. He was right, instead of being mad about my time, I should be proud having finished a tough race.

]]> By: Jeff http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Jeff Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:42:29 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-113 A setback is the hardest part about being goal oriented, and you've got the right attitude. I've had to suffer through the initial frustration, but then try to recalibrate my goals, so that the next week, instead of benching 30 lbs less than I did 3 months ago, I see it as benching 5 lbs more than the week before. A setback is the hardest part about being goal oriented, and you’ve got the right attitude.

I’ve had to suffer through the initial frustration, but then try to recalibrate my goals, so that the next week, instead of benching 30 lbs less than I did 3 months ago, I see it as benching 5 lbs more than the week before.

]]> By: john http://workoutmommy.com/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-111 john Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:44:37 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/index.php/2007/10/30/running-toward-the-positive-side-of-life/#comment-111 That attitude will take you far. I suspect it's part of how you got to the point of being able to run marathons. Sure a 5k is a step down but this is a journey and you've just accomplished something (running a 5k) that many, many of us are aspiring to. I've set a goal to run in one this spring but I have a lot of work to do to get to that point. You are already there. Congratulations! That attitude will take you far. I suspect it’s part of how you got to the point of being able to run marathons.

Sure a 5k is a step down but this is a journey and you’ve just accomplished something (running a 5k) that many, many of us are aspiring to. I’ve set a goal to run in one this spring but I have a lot of work to do to get to that point.

You are already there. Congratulations!

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