tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post4020020855978996118..comments2023-05-04T08:34:12.259-04:00Comments on Run Around Sara: What's the difference between a real runner and a fake runner?Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09861627723679241556noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post-18480112479716152062011-08-14T06:18:56.219-04:002011-08-14T06:18:56.219-04:00Hi Sara,
I've been there. I'm coaching my ...Hi Sara,<br />I've been there. I'm coaching my hubby through week 5 of the C25K right now. Yesterday he did the 8min run with 5 min walk interval. He isn't fast 17:00 min/mile pace. But that doesn't matter. Being fast doesn't make you a runner. In my mind, the thing that really makes you a runner is just running, making a plan and running it, whatever pace. I told my hubby that sometimes you have to bring the pace down so slow that it feels like, walking with style. Being a runner means dropping the fear and worry, the idea of not being good enough and running because... it's who you want to be and you don't care who knows it. You're a runner babe...get used to it! :o)K∆┼https://www.blogger.com/profile/16119246324065745722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post-28699254733533764942011-08-13T22:11:53.774-04:002011-08-13T22:11:53.774-04:00erinrockrun - That's good to know. Maybe I'...erinrockrun - That's good to know. Maybe I'll look a few up and see what I can find. I live in the boonies, so I might not be able to find anything close to me, but I'll look! Thanks for the info!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861627723679241556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post-6712854122750402722011-08-13T18:19:29.152-04:002011-08-13T18:19:29.152-04:00Hi Sara! I enjoyed reading your blog:-) One thin...Hi Sara! I enjoyed reading your blog:-) One thing I wanted to tell you- I have belonged to several running groups over the years and there were people of ALL levels. In fact, one of the most die-hard runners was an 83 year old man who had recently had a stroke and dilligently walked the course every Weds. night. In every group there have been plenty of people who do as much walking as running; you should really look into it:-)erinrockrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622671524758179060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post-51675573994047792872011-08-12T22:06:23.971-04:002011-08-12T22:06:23.971-04:00I love Bart's quote (do you know that I met hi...I love Bart's quote (do you know that I met him? :) ) - and yes, you ARE are real runner.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268130692900152965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post-1415295207786560322011-08-12T22:01:23.580-04:002011-08-12T22:01:23.580-04:00Hi Sara! I don't know how I stumbled across yo...Hi Sara! I don't know how I stumbled across your blog...but I am glad I did. :) It is so inspirational! One year ago I started running too and I wondered for so long when was I going to be part of the "real runners". One day soon you will realize...that you are.:) Hope you don;t mind if I follow along on your journey. You are going to do great. FYI...I have a BIG race Sunday and I still get super nervous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100867684364665764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post-45913334032762822612011-08-12T18:29:22.185-04:002011-08-12T18:29:22.185-04:00I wish you lived closer!!I wish you lived closer!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861627723679241556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001543743897771535.post-49668239570357275542011-08-12T18:27:46.884-04:002011-08-12T18:27:46.884-04:00I can identify with everything you wrote, includin...I can identify with everything you wrote, including the 5/8/5 intervals (want to meet me at a track in Kingston or Plaistow, NH? I'll run with you!), and your feelings about the upcoming triathlon (except you're a better swimmer than I am), including the stuff about wanting to be a runner. I feel EXACTLY the same about that!!Caroline in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012523159772803412noreply@blogger.com