tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post580547671079534751..comments2008-06-19T06:58:44.419-07:00Christinechrissygreen@frontiernet.netBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-44093499799642527962008-06-19T06:58:00.000-07:002008-06-19T06:58:00.000-07:00I don't race often (I have already done years of that), but I do need to have goals and reasons for getting out the door every day. You go Girl!InTheFastLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691830067979224059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-12049349290011773912008-06-18T21:35:00.000-07:002008-06-18T21:35:00.000-07:00Oh friend, I am thrilled that you are doing this. But a little sad at the reasons why. Do it to challenge yourself. Because it's an awesome accomplishment, but not because you need to prove something to anyone.Chaotic Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16743049921159926147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-67304903985660423732008-06-18T14:44:00.000-07:002008-06-18T14:44:00.000-07:00I totally identify.<BR/><BR/>After my first triathlon, when friends/family were congratulating me with looks of utter shock that I had accomplished such a task, I told everyone I had "accidentally" trained for and run a triathalon. And when my Dad introduced me once as a triathlete, I had to run home and look up "triathlete" in the dictionary. (A competitor in a triathlon...hmmm...turns out I am a "triathlete") <BR/><BR/>I think I run triathlons for the very same reasons you mentioned. So that there is more of me, something I am proud of...and I don't think that's a bad thing. <BR/><BR/>Run, Christine, Run. I am proud of you.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14022976523785423847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-50061285074821844132008-06-17T04:39:00.000-07:002008-06-17T04:39:00.000-07:00You already ARE a serious runner. Anyone who runs as much as you and is as dedicated as you is a serious runner. You run for fitness and you run for mental piece of mind. It works for you. Choosing to have a goal like the half is inspiring to others like me and yes it makes it (running)more interesting. You already are interesting my dear friend. klsklshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486358038077567529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-15921479314386490422008-06-16T22:06:00.000-07:002008-06-16T22:06:00.000-07:00sometimes just having a goal to work for is a worthy cause. <BR/><BR/>you're gonna rock that race!painted maypolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-57770395332904795062008-06-16T20:40:00.000-07:002008-06-16T20:40:00.000-07:00I am already proud of youflutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-7392123455903649472008-06-16T15:14:00.000-07:002008-06-16T15:14:00.000-07:00Very exciting!<BR/><BR/>But I don't think you need Anything Interesting. I find you quite interesting already, dear.Kylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506632169694358761.post-12717300458985026242008-06-16T13:52:00.000-07:002008-06-16T13:52:00.000-07:00I think it's a great goal and an accomplishment you'll be proud of. Yay Christine!!Sober Briquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09785469311050406401noreply@blogger.com