tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764289894803283221.post7134557813404598403..comments2023-03-26T06:38:20.515-07:00Comments on The World's Most Unlikely Vegetarian: Western States - The FinishLauren McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050283026634706525noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764289894803283221.post-86913204407017051242012-07-26T05:30:59.384-07:002012-07-26T05:30:59.384-07:00NSB - I fought running tooth and nail my whole lif...NSB - I fought running tooth and nail my whole life. I "hated it"... and that was just a couple of years ago! I didn't start until just before my 40th birthday - hello panic! I started slowly and did a lot of kicking and screaming along the way. But mile by mile, race by race, goal by goal, it came together. It took me a full year of consistent running to speak the words "I am a runner" - and even then, it was coaxed out of me by my dear friend Angie (comment above). I no longer fight it :)<br /><br />If I can offer one little nugget that helped me immensely, it's this... the first mile or two SUCK for EVERYONE. No matter what the people around you look like, they're working through their own kinks, battling their own thoughts, wishing they were still in bed, etc. If you never get past those first couple of miles, you'll never experience the zen, joy, peace, excitement - whatever you can get from running. <br /><br />Thanks for the nice comment - you've inspired me to write about 'getting started'. THANK YOU!<br /><br />All good things, LLauren McHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050283026634706525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764289894803283221.post-78820113191983876102012-07-25T19:04:05.775-07:002012-07-25T19:04:05.775-07:00I often say that there are two kinds of people in ...I often say that there are two kinds of people in the world, those who run and those who don't, and I'm squarely on the side of those who don't. Reading this 3-part entry, and your statement about being grateful for allowing running into your life is the first time I am pausing to contemplate what I am missing by not allowing running into my life. What kind of person would I be if I were to open myself to that possibility? Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your experiences.NBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763975791867532974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764289894803283221.post-53678102890625217522012-07-17T09:04:51.560-07:002012-07-17T09:04:51.560-07:00I am also so glad you let running into your life. ...I am also so glad you let running into your life. :). <br /><br />I know this didn't go as planned, but it was right. Even in watching the videos and hearing about your experience, I've learned from YOUR experience. I respect and admire Wayne and hope to hear more about his running experiences. <br />Thank you for sharing this experience Lauren! I know it was a HUGE event in your life.Angie Gerberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187704138582224396noreply@blogger.com