tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post789929539373219553..comments2024-03-01T06:33:20.145-07:00Comments on The Running Man: Why I RunWyatt Hornsbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-7932734738106553342012-04-20T23:19:11.813-06:002012-04-20T23:19:11.813-06:00There will never be enough reasons for us runners ...There will never be enough reasons for us runners on why we do what we do and why we love to do it. <br /><br />Being happy is selfish and if it means that running is selfishness, so be it. We're all selfish at some point, but if we're not, what else do we owe to ourselves?<br /><br />Your posts are such an inspiration especially to those who are still planning to go through a marathon training program. There's just no room for giving up in this lifetime - not yet.<br /><br />Cheers on this post!My Marathon Training Programhttp://mymarathontrainingprogram.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-16015791421531063782012-04-20T13:59:58.418-06:002012-04-20T13:59:58.418-06:00Andy: At last year's Jemez 50M (which I also r...Andy: At last year's Jemez 50M (which I also raced) I asked myself "why" a bunch of times. But it didn't have anything to do with guilt. It had to do with the fact that I got my ass kicked. On Pajarito my life practically flashed before my eyes. That climb was a bitch! :-)<br /><br />WyattWyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-23482962679452649842012-04-20T13:09:33.898-06:002012-04-20T13:09:33.898-06:00Great post Wyatt...it really DOES hit the nail on ...Great post Wyatt...it really DOES hit the nail on the head for a lot of us. I too will probably never win a race, and at my age will be slowing down more than speeding up probably. But I love running. Just love being out and doing it.<br /><br />It "might" make me a better person / dad / friend / husband...but if I were to be completely honest, that isn't why I do it. <br /><br />I do it because I love it. For me. And even though it isn't a proud badge for me to wear...yes, because in this corner of my life, I'm a selfish prick.<br /><br />Thanks for the post.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091364691248272512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-24826366727807835352012-04-19T10:16:38.831-06:002012-04-19T10:16:38.831-06:00I feel much the same Wyatt. Priorities change, bu...I feel much the same Wyatt. Priorities change, but just like you said, "it's all about choices." Great post.Cassedayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903493546022429763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-7513944544648731702012-04-18T16:41:38.872-06:002012-04-18T16:41:38.872-06:00I have been at XC Nats a couple times and asked my...I have been at XC Nats a couple times and asked myself ... why the hell did I get away from my family to run around a field four times as hard as I could ... and that field is 2000 miles away from home and I am doing this with a bunch of skinny other guys I don't know.<br /><br />Probably for the t shirt is the answer most times.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-61765804221922555022012-04-18T16:01:52.012-06:002012-04-18T16:01:52.012-06:00You really nailed this on the head Wyatt. I have ...You really nailed this on the head Wyatt. I have at times questioned the "selfish prick" factor when it comes to running and racing. Most notably was last year the morning before the Jemez 50 mile race. I was getting ready in the hotel and I asked myself "why?" And I really thought it selfish of me, spending the time for training, racing, and traveling not to mention the money that could be used for 1000's of better uses.<br /><br />I will never win a race and I will soon (but hopefully not too soon) lose the ability to go faster or improve my racing times. But I still do it because I do like to believe that somehow, someway it is making me a better person and in the end that is what serves my family, my friends and society the best... a better me.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654448234395611422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-43345742180661255352012-04-18T12:32:26.864-06:002012-04-18T12:32:26.864-06:00At the end of the day, it’s all about choices.
Am...At the end of the day, it’s all about choices.<br /><br />Amen.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-33942525083362395592012-04-18T10:43:10.256-06:002012-04-18T10:43:10.256-06:00Long time lurker, first time poster. Great blog e...Long time lurker, first time poster. Great blog entry and I think for a lot of us, it hits home. I think especially for us 40 somethings... I sometimes find myself trying to duplicate a workout I did when I was 16 or 17 and in the midst of cross season where I was putting in 90+ miles a week and running sub 16 minute 5k's... Right now I'm just so appreciative that I have a wife and a family that tolerates me dragging them out to races across the state to watch there old man drudge up some medal or trophy just so they can claim it as there own. But your right about one thing, running is running, and you either hate it or love it. Those of us that love it will find what ever kind of motivation and excuse to get out every day and become one with nature...Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971812138516137612noreply@blogger.com