What Compels Us So? (Read 1388 times)

To go out for a run and then come back and yack about it. Is sharing in the Community Forum as addicting as the run itself? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

This morning I was tired. Not just normal tired, but dead dog sleepy zombie tired. I came as close to not running as I can get and still run. It was chilly and I couldn't decide if it was shorts and long sleeve shirt or shorts and a jacket. My brain was so tired it couldn't make the decision of what to wear so I went to the Y and ran indoors. Just thought I'd share.

I think the forums are just a good place to vent about running because alot of us don't have someone to share it with that really understands.

Wow, good call. That's definitely me. Most of my friends just think I'm crazy. Maybe they're right.

I'll be out for a run and I'll think "I should share about this" or I will think "I wonder what other runners do in this situation". I laugh at myself 'cause I wonder if other runners that blog are out there thinking the same thing!

I always think, 'well, I'm not out here alone....someone from RA must be running somewhere now too' and for some reason that makes me smile and keep going....

you mean to say, it isn't just me?

When I finish a run, I get this feeling of satisfaction and pride of accomplishment. I come here to learn from others and occassionally, ok, rarely add my 2 cents. I know by recording my runs others will know what I have accomplished and at the very least, they will know that I can appreciate what they have accomplished. So spending time here is good for all.

Well Said, and I Echo your thoughts.... Every time i am struggling through a bad run, I think HTFU, and then I think of JK saying " It's your journey", and then of course Long Run Nick, saying " If your in it for life, then what's your darn hurry Cheffy? It's okay to walk a little too" .... Trent's advice, and oatmeal pancake recipe.....Need I say more? ZZ- my " Cyber Neighbor"..... Coffee? None of this would have been in my life daily if not for finding this community. Love it here. It's Home.

I think its because if you run you get it, and if you dont run you dont. Most of the people in our lives dont and we dont want to drive them crazy talking about how our run was so tough when it was "only 8 miles" or hear about an "easy 15"

Spot on. No one cares, and I really don't blame them. Imagine if you were a non-runner and either your spouse or a co-worker came at you with this: "So, I got up this morning and headed out. Felt pretty good until about the point my Garmin said I had ran 2.35 miles then my right calve started knotting up. My electolytes are probably off balance. Yeah, I had scheduled a tempo run after about a 3 mile warm up but was really concerned about pushing it with this calve thing. But I HTFU'd and ran 6:15 pace for 6 miles gaining elevation of 200 feet, while keeping my heart rate in zone 5, you know just under LT pace? Came home and had pancakes and a protein shake for breakfast. Want to see my Garmin? It's so cool!" Yawn

Weird. I found it fascinating. Riveting, in fact. Can I play with your Garmin?

If I actually had one, yes.