RunningAHEAD - Topic: embarrassing newbie question

runswithdogs

running buddies

posted: 7/1/2008 at 7:31 PM

I'm sure I'm displaying both my age and my out-of-touch-ness, but.. what does HTFU mean? I can guess at the FU part. Wish I could post this anonymously.

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chimera

50 halfs by age 50

posted: 7/1/2008 at 9:37 PM

Harden The F*$! Up

*Mel* // "A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." - Steve Prefontaine

runswithdogs

running buddies

posted: 7/1/2008 at 10:22 PM

thanks - I'm glad I have the newbie group to ask. I got the gist, just needed the specifics.

"Be patient and tough. Someday this pain will be useful to you." Ovid 2009 Goals 1. Don't get injured 2. Run 3-4x/week for at least 30 minutes 3. participate in at least one run or tri (maybe 2) "And remember, Dead Freakin' Last is better than Did Not Finish which is way better than Did Not Start" (Allison)

CanadianMeg

#RunEveryDay

posted: 7/1/2008 at 11:15 PM

Yep, it's basically about sticking it out through a hard run and not wimping out because it is raining (without lightning) or it's otherwise not optimal. Tongue

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chimera

50 halfs by age 50

posted: 7/2/2008 at 7:52 AM
modified: 7/2/2008 at 7:54 AM

So what does HTFU mean to everyone? For me it's mental. I can gut through most physical discomfort, but there are LOTS of runs where I lose the mental battle. Some days, my brain just isn't in it. Since I've been on this board, I try to remember to HTFU when I hit those days. How 'bout you?

*Mel* // "A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." - Steve Prefontaine

valleygirl

posted: 7/2/2008 at 10:22 AM

For me, HTFU is all about the mental game. Sometimes that overlaps with the physical - i.e. Is this pain real?, but more often it's the mental challenge of wiping away all of the potential excuses. In a way, it's my primary goal - to not let my old mental game pull me back towards laziness. The running is secondary!!

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goddess9

The young Mama Bear!

posted: 7/2/2008 at 2:45 PM

I've actually never heard of HTFU, but I think that's that's an AMAZING motto! I've found that running for me isn't really about my body...it's about getting into the right mindset. If I think I can jog for 5 minutes, I can. It's all about breaking through mental barriers and knowing that pain is only temporary. Sleepy

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wee_little_me

posted: 7/2/2008 at 5:53 PM

Like some others have said, I think the HTFU aspect of regular running is one of the best aspects of it for me. I constantly talk to people at work that know I run and I often encounter people that feel the need to explain why they don't. I listen politely knowing that unless I made it a priority I wouldn't have the time to run either (and I don't even run very much in the grand scheme of things). It feels good to know that you are building the ability to get a thing done no matter rain or hail or sleet or busy and shit hitting the fan or what ever! I'm watching my hubby trying to get into running now and noticing that he is still skipping lots of runs for poor planning and the need of a little HTFU in that area. It will come, I'm sure.

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zzz

posted: 7/3/2008 at 2:59 PM

i think i want to get a t-shirt/singlet that has that printed on it. Smile

maybe we could design and sell them to the members on this site.

quotidianlight

posted: 7/4/2008 at 1:43 AM

I would like to have it on a running rain jacket for winter *snickers*

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goddess9

The young Mama Bear!

posted: 7/4/2008 at 10:20 AM
modified: 7/4/2008 at 10:20 AM

Guys! There's one of those jelly bracelets where you can get HTFU on it. http://www.hardenthefup.com/?gclid=CJH_rsu2ppQCFQhzHgodlnLNuA I'm gonna buy one. I think I need it there, taunting me. Tongue

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Long term goals: - Sub 30 5K. - Compete in a 5K. - Train for a triathlon. - Compete in a 10K.

valleygirl

posted: 7/4/2008 at 10:33 AM

For some reason that link wouldn't work. If it doesn't for anyone, try this one: Wristband

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