One reason I like this community of bloggers is that I can relate to or sympathize with a lot of the things they go through. Meghan didn't get a job she wanted, Barb fell on a run the same day I did (and Bridget took a spill the week before), and Becky's body aches... These are all things I've experienced somewhat recently.
One thing I can't really relate to but is worth mentioning is Greg's USA 100k victory...especially since he somehow managed to write a report about it without mentioning that HE WON.
Another thing I can't relate to but am impressed by nonetheless is Beth's transformation into an amazing triathlete. She is competing in her first race of the season this weekend, and I have a feeling that those 4-something a.m. workouts are going to pay off in a major way in the near future.
Someone asked me recently if Meghan and I used to run together...no, I've never met Meghan or Beth. However, I occasionally find myself telling other people about them. I've figured out that it's easier to just call them my friends--without mentioning that I've never met them--than to try explaining how I "know" them.
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Ah - thanks for your kind words Alison! I am thinking that I have to race in Boston sometime so I can meet you...or perhaps it would just be better for you and I to take a vacation to where Meghan lives - sounds like an amazing place out there!
Either way - I'm thankful for this blogging community that you created and continue to host for almost 3 years now! :) Have a great rest of your weekend!
Posted by Beth | April 15, 2007 4:24 PM
Posted on April 15, 2007 16:24
You're probably closer than you think to being able to relate to my 100K experience. Imagine running a marathon in which the first half feels good, the next five miles feel OK but make you nervous about what's to come later, and the last eight miles are really painful. Now imagine expanding each phase to about 2.5 times its original length -- that's what my race was like, more or less. Makes you eager to sign up for the next one, right?
Posted by crowther | April 15, 2007 11:55 PM
Posted on April 15, 2007 23:55
I WISH I would have used to run with you, Alison! I'd surely be speedier!
I, too, find myself talking about the adventures and mis-adventures of my blogging friends to my real world friends. It's a happy juxtaposition that we can thank technology for.
Just so you know, my policy on visitors in Yellowstone: You can stay at my house as long as you'll trail run with me!
Posted by Meghan | April 16, 2007 12:47 PM
Posted on April 16, 2007 12:47
Alison:
Thanks for the positive comments! I am happy about the new pr...i'm just in that panic-mode of not improving the way i feel i should be...but nonetheless a pr is a pr. i've never run any faster than i did on that day!
ha. thanks for the comment again!
jacob
Posted by jacobp | April 18, 2007 11:03 AM
Posted on April 18, 2007 11:03
Love reading your site and hearing about your running adventures, challenges and things you learn about yourself. Running is such a solitary activity, it helps to hear from others who are going through this as well. I've always loved the expansion of what seems possible when you break through personal records, be they distance or time records. Great blog, and I'm looking forward to your future posts.
Posted by Terrell Johnson | April 30, 2007 10:59 AM
Posted on April 30, 2007 10:59
Hi alison, if you are out here in california for any of the championship meets in june, let me know. I may head up to some of them! also, if you want any before/after time on the trails of marin, you know where we are! :) hope all is well. liz
Posted by Liz | May 2, 2007 12:56 PM
Posted on May 2, 2007 12:56