tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post6198233304507297864..comments2023-10-24T04:07:54.663-07:00Comments on Chasin' Bunnies: Act of Random KindnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-41603980524752568202009-01-04T19:12:00.000-08:002009-01-04T19:12:00.000-08:00Good on you for your random act of kindness! Neat ...Good on you for your random act of kindness! Neat idea! I learned a lot in 2008 as it was my first full year of really running; especially with my injuries. <br><br>Most importantly, I learned to listen to my body, and that patience while recovering is tough but needed. I also learned that running is more than simply a physical sport; there's a lot of mental training that i've done, and still need to do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-18127203160300558472009-01-04T19:55:00.000-08:002009-01-04T19:55:00.000-08:00In 2008, I learned that I was capable of a lot mor...In 2008, I learned that I was capable of a lot more than I ever gave myself credit for. I thought that my body would never be able to handle running or any sport (bloody noses each time I started exercising in the past), however, as I kept pushing myself 10% more each week, I realized that I could do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-79654207049959397682009-01-04T19:58:00.000-08:002009-01-04T19:58:00.000-08:00Thats pretty nice.This year I learned that with th...Thats pretty nice.<br><br>This year I learned that with the right training, and enough determination I can finish any distance raceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-50951844435407321822009-01-04T20:18:00.000-08:002009-01-04T20:18:00.000-08:00Very nice of you to do this.I learned how lucky I ...Very nice of you to do this.<br><br>I learned how lucky I am to be able to run. So many people can, and I can now I realize how lucky I am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-89438292360913428502009-01-05T04:01:00.000-08:002009-01-05T04:01:00.000-08:00I love your idea....Hey mama, throw my name in the...I love your idea....<br><br>Hey mama, throw my name in the hat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-26351157073479318052009-01-05T04:37:00.000-08:002009-01-05T04:37:00.000-08:00How generous of you! Maybe whoever wins it can do...How generous of you! Maybe whoever wins it can do the same thing and pass it along!<br><br>I think I learned to enjoy the kind of racing I "want" to do, instead of the kind I think I "should" be doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-1982507270611135812009-01-05T06:10:00.000-08:002009-01-05T06:10:00.000-08:00How nice! Jess' idea is a good one :-)I learned to...How nice! Jess' idea is a good one :-)<br><br>I learned to be patient and rest. I'm not getting any younger and my body doesn't bounce back as quickly as it did in my 20s and early 30s. So, now I rest when I need to, including taking weeks off when I feel a nagging injury. Better a week than several months!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-35120754628206273742009-01-05T06:36:00.000-08:002009-01-05T06:36:00.000-08:00Wow, this is SO cool!In 2008 I learned that I have...Wow, this is SO cool!<br><br>In 2008 I learned that I have what it takes to do whatever I put my mind to. <br><br>More specifically I learned that I can go the distance on a 70.3 even with flats, wind, rain and cold. <br><br>And I learned that the training, while it feels at times absolutely awful, is more than worth it in the end. The 70.3 was so much more rewarding because months and months of hard work preceded it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-47077310744633064392009-01-05T06:44:00.000-08:002009-01-05T06:44:00.000-08:00That's a really awesome thing for you do to!This y...That's a really awesome thing for you do to!<br><br>This year I learned that sometimes injuries require more than just rest to heal. Sometimes you've got to call in the big guns (aka the docs and physical therapists)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-37489025362530937652009-01-05T06:57:00.001-08:002009-01-05T06:57:00.001-08:00yeahhh!! I love random acts of kindness, especaill...yeahhh!! I love random acts of kindness, especailly when they involve making my running even better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-74019888440940484082009-01-05T06:57:00.000-08:002009-01-05T06:57:00.000-08:00yeahhh!! I love random acts of kindness, especaill...yeahhh!! I love random acts of kindness, especailly when they involve making my running even better!<br><br>What did I learn this year...oh boy so many things..how about a wedding is just a ceremony it's what you do with the marriage that counts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-26556063000752318102009-01-05T07:40:00.000-08:002009-01-05T07:40:00.000-08:00I think I've realized that a lot of running is men...I think I've realized that a lot of running is mental and scheduling. I have problems with flat feet so it seems hard to get past just thinking about my feet. This DVD sounds good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-24308939905497995362009-01-05T08:11:00.000-08:002009-01-05T08:11:00.000-08:00I love the giveaway AND the fact that I'm learning...I love the giveaway AND the fact that I'm learning things in the comments. What did I learn in 2008? Running helps me stay patient, calm, even-tempered, and content, even more than yoga or meditation (!). Being grateful and giving thanks every day makes me more content with what I have. The things I watch and read impact my mental health. A wonderful year for learning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-42639250639852041572009-01-05T08:53:00.000-08:002009-01-05T08:53:00.000-08:00Awwwhhhh Lisa you're so sweet!!I think the biggest...Awwwhhhh Lisa you're so sweet!!<br><br>I think the biggest thing I learned was: Enjoy it. Really!<br><br>I know everyone says "Have fun" blah, blah, blah but don't really "get" it. I think that this was the first season that I truly truly enjoyed my running even if it was "bad" in terms of of overall times :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-76372638983978725272009-01-05T09:00:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:00:00.000-08:00I learned that I am Iron. If I win, I will watch ...I learned that I am Iron. If I win, I will watch it then pass it on :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-12667388537487418332009-01-05T09:01:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:01:00.000-08:00I learned that I love running.I learned that I love running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-27712650196341058082009-01-05T09:17:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:17:00.000-08:00That's really great of you!I learned in 2008 that ...That's really great of you!<br><br>I learned in 2008 that it does not matter how fast or slow I'm running or what distance I'm covering - I'm still a runner. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-72323848604712498632009-01-05T09:20:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:20:00.000-08:00Ooo...is that like pose running? I learned a litt...Ooo...is that like pose running? I learned a little about pose running in 2008...it helped me recover from an ankle injury. I'm still not sure if I'm doing it right though.<br><br>Thanks for putting up the book up for all of us to win :) Very sweet of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-20033338424144513102009-01-05T11:04:00.000-08:002009-01-05T11:04:00.000-08:00What a thoughtful thing to do!I learned that I lov...What a thoughtful thing to do!<br><br>I learned that I love running. I used to do it to stay skinny, but I've learned that I totally enjoy it (even without the health benefits.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-53911247370840370012009-01-05T12:57:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:57:00.000-08:00Very kind of you.I can't run any more so you can l...Very kind of you.<br>I can't run any more so you can leave me out of the drawing but I will comment.<br><br>I learned that improvement in all things are an evolving process. Change happens daily. Making that change be positive takes a little effort and energy. Otherwise, things don't always change for the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-3694013265316594812009-01-05T13:04:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:04:00.000-08:00What I learned from 2008: 1. That I am capable of ...What I learned from 2008: <br><br>1. That I am capable of much more than I ever gave myself credit for. <br><br>2. That I have much more fun at events when I do the work to be there, regardless of how the event itself turns out. <br><br>3. That training year round makes me happier and healthier. I used to spend half the year sick with allergies and asthma related crud. I have only had a handful of minor colds this year and I ma not feeling the "winter blues" this year. <br><br>I just wanted to say "Hi" and that I thought this was a really cool idea. You can exclude me from the drawing. I know I will be too lazy to watch the DVD. I still have a set of swimming DVDs from a year ago that I have yet to watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-83462392835045678332009-01-05T13:21:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:21:00.000-08:00Very Cool..I learned that running is for ME and I ...Very Cool..<br>I learned that running is for ME and I can do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-42738221220552104492009-01-05T13:33:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:33:00.000-08:00I learned to pace myself. I learned it the hard wa...I learned to pace myself. I learned it the hard way, over and over, but I learned it nonetheless.<br><br>Great idea, btw. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-6304587852697926612009-01-05T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:57:00.000-08:00What a great, kind, awesome idea :)Biggest thing I...What a great, kind, awesome idea :)<br><br>Biggest thing I learned in 2008 is that I AM capable of running a marathon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395445623732758167.post-9324941348774247312009-01-05T15:46:00.000-08:002009-01-05T15:46:00.000-08:00very nice :)very nice :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com