tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post6320717540533500874..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Excellent Guests. . . . and Why I Run! And Why I Won't. . . materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50916159356978089792013-03-24T16:31:08.470-07:002013-03-24T16:31:08.470-07:00Holy cow, that breakfast is a feast! And so beauti...Holy cow, that breakfast is a feast! And so beautifully presented.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29512236429004987722013-03-23T14:23:49.522-07:002013-03-23T14:23:49.522-07:00Thanks for the validation and the encouragement, T...Thanks for the validation and the encouragement, Tiffany. I suspect it will take me quite a few more months, if not more, to feel ready, and meanwhile, I'd much rather be able to walk for the rest of my life than to run one long race in May.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-83894556273765647352013-03-23T14:22:46.759-07:002013-03-23T14:22:46.759-07:00Thanks Aleatha, for commenting here. Nice to see m...Thanks Aleatha, for commenting here. Nice to see my Twitter friends in my other Cyber -hoods ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43811078801382576862013-03-23T14:21:58.748-07:002013-03-23T14:21:58.748-07:00How lucky you are to have some fierce longevity on...How lucky you are to have some fierce longevity on your side -- and an example in joy-finding!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28832774361997056092013-03-23T14:21:29.605-07:002013-03-23T14:21:29.605-07:00Yes it does!Yes it does!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28534624963405273342013-03-22T22:19:38.123-07:002013-03-22T22:19:38.123-07:00Sounds like a wise choice! Better to run when you ...Sounds like a wise choice! Better to run when you can savor it without injury, or the stress of trying to do too much in too little time. After all, this is about doing something you enjoy and are proud of, not just a checkbox.<br /><br />Also, that breakfast looks fantastic. I would exercise very regularly for the privilege of meals like that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713162036902849201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32098500157815700552013-03-22T08:56:43.945-07:002013-03-22T08:56:43.945-07:00;-);-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-51069846995031671032013-03-22T08:56:36.712-07:002013-03-22T08:56:36.712-07:00I do seem to. Thanks, Susan.I do seem to. Thanks, Susan.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47583628781723012522013-03-22T08:56:16.832-07:002013-03-22T08:56:16.832-07:00Just to my waist, at most, sometimes just to my hi...Just to my waist, at most, sometimes just to my hips -- I do find it seems to have an anti-inflammatory effect & my hips like that. But brrrrr, it is cold!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-16702785775686231102013-03-22T08:55:35.985-07:002013-03-22T08:55:35.985-07:00It does seem to be that time, again. . . . and you...It does seem to be that time, again. . . . and you're right, the road will be there, long after my mom is gone. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39114583425194680612013-03-22T08:54:55.564-07:002013-03-22T08:54:55.564-07:00"unpopular with others and even a part of mys..."unpopular with others and even a part of myself" -- yes, that "even" captures what's going on with me. It did feel good to know enough to say "When" despite displeasing or disappointing part of myself. Thanks for commenting, Stacy.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26611263188084000442013-03-22T08:54:00.258-07:002013-03-22T08:54:00.258-07:00You're right about that expression, and I hadn...You're right about that expression, and I hadn't really thought of it that way -- thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57967024867510640202013-03-22T08:53:39.851-07:002013-03-22T08:53:39.851-07:00I hope we can meet up as well!I hope we can meet up as well!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-30332434799785742932013-03-22T08:53:25.173-07:002013-03-22T08:53:25.173-07:00It was yummy, thanks!It was yummy, thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69260665315478066812013-03-22T02:34:42.321-07:002013-03-22T02:34:42.321-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-5400637821248587482013-03-21T21:08:28.248-07:002013-03-21T21:08:28.248-07:00Giving yourself permission to change your mind, ch...Giving yourself permission to change your mind, change your tack, change plans.....it's a time of life thing, I think. Doesn't it feel good?Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85169383940075727412013-03-21T17:02:11.125-07:002013-03-21T17:02:11.125-07:00I ditto what has already been said. At almost 70 ...I ditto what has already been said. At almost 70 I hate that there are things I can no longer do (like run - major knee problems). My mom - at 95 hates that there are things she can't do (like drive). So we both focus on the things we can do and take joy in family and friends.minghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655969372614878927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-45936594130984905772013-03-21T14:38:13.716-07:002013-03-21T14:38:13.716-07:00You're absolutely right not to do the Marathon...You're absolutely right not to do the Marathon in May. Living with a marathon runner as I do, I know how very important it is to get the mileage (and the stretching) in for months before the race - if you went in under-prepared, you would injure yourself, possible not make it, and feel awful. You'll do it when you're ready, I know that. Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70681909956074647862013-03-21T14:28:52.093-07:002013-03-21T14:28:52.093-07:00Mater, it's totally ok! 25 km is 25 more than...Mater, it's totally ok! 25 km is 25 more than I could ever run!! :0)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35911476806517159772013-03-21T14:02:58.925-07:002013-03-21T14:02:58.925-07:00Good for you pacing yourself. You have a lot on yo...Good for you pacing yourself. You have a lot on your plate at the moment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2056730007400346322013-03-21T11:41:00.306-07:002013-03-21T11:41:00.306-07:00Such considered decision making leads to wise choi...Such considered decision making leads to wise choices. Taking care of yourself is so important, especially while giving so much to others. <br /><br />I was especially impressed by the post-run wade in the ocean. Brrrr. How deep do you wade? Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-46382453552281787452013-03-21T09:59:57.286-07:002013-03-21T09:59:57.286-07:00Absolutely OK, not that you need anyone's appr...Absolutely OK, not that you need anyone's approval, ma. It seems to be the time in your life just now to take care of loved ones and yourself, than to complete x number of kms. The road will always be there, others will not.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-881720638386139792013-03-21T09:45:33.227-07:002013-03-21T09:45:33.227-07:00One of the things I've enjoyed about getting o...One of the things I've enjoyed about getting older is that I am free to make decisions that may be unpopular with others and even a part of myself. The confidence in knowing when to say "When" is a valuable gift and putting priorities in order is a demonstration of your thought and consideration. Let your family and friends give you the joys and the heartbreaks of life, for without them emptiness would rule.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424660063345307786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61633280642305903592013-03-21T09:13:20.488-07:002013-03-21T09:13:20.488-07:00It sounds to me like you're being very smart a...It sounds to me like you're being very smart about the running and your body's limitations (we all have 'em!). The expression "it's a marathon, not a sprint," which <i>le monsieur</i> and I apply to so many situations in our lives could also apply to *training* for a marathon. And pictures of that breakfast has my mouth watering!!Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-41094208905879058952013-03-21T08:53:29.818-07:002013-03-21T08:53:29.818-07:00That breakfast looks amazing!
I certainly don'...That breakfast looks amazing!<br /><br />I certainly don't blame you for making this very sensible decision to jettison the marathon for the time being. There are other marathons that you can run when things are not so stressful and you have more time and energy to devote to training. However, I do hope that we still might be able to meet up while I'm in Vancouver to run the half in May if your schedule allows. Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.com