tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post7131376112990987570..comments2024-03-20T06:13:21.995-04:00Comments on FAT GIRL RUNNING: STEP OVER STEPAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-6331680552254667232015-11-11T18:58:19.555-05:002015-11-11T18:58:19.555-05:00Love these! As a fat girl hiking, there's alwa...Love these! As a fat girl hiking, there's always a point where thoughts of "I can't do this" and "why do I do this to myself" attempt to take over. My mantra is "there's no pain / there's no cold / just the mountain / and me /putting one foot in front of the other". By the time I'm done mentally reciting it I've taken twelve more steps and I'm twelve steps closer to the top. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-18620957623386999102015-11-10T22:28:13.021-05:002015-11-10T22:28:13.021-05:00Mirna- thank you so much for sharing these! I onl...Mirna- thank you so much for sharing these! I only recently realized that some out loud self-talk can help. I need to use it more though, so thanks for all the great ideas and for being such an inspiration! I agree, even on my worst race day, I'm always great fun to be able to do this wonderful sport enjoying moving my body and the great outdoors! Cheers. AmyAmy Mariclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357643583899472743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-11504503511806534782015-10-31T16:37:44.983-04:002015-10-31T16:37:44.983-04:00"Nose over toes" is one I use to lean fo..."Nose over toes" is one I use to lean forward and keep going especially up hills. Love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-2735845413699682872015-10-13T04:24:35.783-04:002015-10-13T04:24:35.783-04:00"Inhale confidence - Exhale doubt" Lo..."Inhale confidence - Exhale doubt" Love all your mantra's, you are keeping it real.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903728734280874993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-30458391353694120092015-10-12T21:11:56.102-04:002015-10-12T21:11:56.102-04:00Hi Mirna, you have given me the kick in the pants ...Hi Mirna, you have given me the kick in the pants i needed. Thank you!! "Living the dream."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920971393870647951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-55853706257457934612015-10-12T16:49:49.611-04:002015-10-12T16:49:49.611-04:00I think of RFP, too! Lately, my running phrase has...I think of RFP, too! Lately, my running phrase has been, 'You're DOING it, Beth.' I find myself getting negative and telling myself that I can't do this, I can't run this far or this section or whatever, and so I have to remind myself, you ARE DOING it!! And then I feel better! Thanks for all your inspiration! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000116388459084039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-46517151327804061502015-10-10T15:04:31.546-04:002015-10-10T15:04:31.546-04:00I didn't see the television spot, but I caught...I didn't see the television spot, but I caught the Clayton Tribune story. I just started a blog about a month ago and I am as impressed with the look and feel of your blog posts as I am with your journey. Though I am not an athelete, you have inspired me. I am going to keep posting about what I love doing. Thanks! Drivewayprimitive.blogspot.comE Hollifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613115902236555474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-10939867809594066492015-10-10T12:11:04.099-04:002015-10-10T12:11:04.099-04:00I recently read an article about the artist Donald...I recently read an article about the artist Donald Robertson, who seems to embrace whimsy and fun. I particularly liked his quote "Be pure. Don't try to please people. And don't bury the crazy". So I have borrowed the last part, simply "don't bury the crazy" as a running mantra, to get through the tough spots. <br />Many of you fellow runners have probably heard the affectionate criticism from family members and friends who exclaim "you are CRAZY!" for your desire to run, whether it's 5k or 50 miles. <br />Thankyou Mirna, for inspiring us with your fun, joyful, and informative stories! Everyone should remember to embrace a childlike wonder of the beautiful world around them (esp. on l-o-n-g runs) and "don't bury the crazy!".<br />Junenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-74676987024658021452015-10-09T18:13:47.386-04:002015-10-09T18:13:47.386-04:00Kudos, Mirna!! You are living a true and real drea...Kudos, Mirna!! You are living a true and real dream. I'm running my first half in January, and I needed this today. Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870316848335505439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-69818815662591514722015-10-09T14:33:13.621-04:002015-10-09T14:33:13.621-04:00I love a good running mantra! Two that I call on ...I love a good running mantra! Two that I call on quite frequently are "mind over miles" and "forward momentum" - strange how something so simple can make such a difference on a long run.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-1554517423621675622015-10-09T09:05:14.477-04:002015-10-09T09:05:14.477-04:00Scott can I can.
This is when I realize that mayb...Scott can I can.<br /><br />This is when I realize that maybe I'm NOT Scott Jurek, but that I CAN be. <br /><br />Just get home<br /><br />I run alone, or with my dogs, out in the country. If I go the miles out, I have to go the miles to get home.<br /><br />I also write Facebook status updates in my head, which I too often don't write in actuality. Jonica Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862357199958336445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-62393959590113984092015-10-09T08:39:30.614-04:002015-10-09T08:39:30.614-04:00Mirna, thanks so much for your positivity and your...Mirna, thanks so much for your positivity and your blogs just keep me going. I'm training for a half in December, but wanted to ask--how do you train for your ultras? Thanks again!Barbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-41393473819423650322015-10-09T07:50:51.643-04:002015-10-09T07:50:51.643-04:00Mine has always been Just Keep Running, not very c...Mine has always been Just Keep Running, not very catchy but it works for me. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12308631304554235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-1733488094585816922015-10-09T07:31:53.005-04:002015-10-09T07:31:53.005-04:00I really need this today. I am running in my firs...I really need this today. I am running in my first 10k tomorrow and I will be using these mantras during my run. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205784667470848971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-11144436313328793772015-10-09T06:58:01.674-04:002015-10-09T06:58:01.674-04:00I have two I use a lot at the moment. "Runni...I have two I use a lot at the moment. "Running is fun" just popped into my head one day when I was having an "I really want to stop" moment and always reminds me that I choose to be out there and that running really is fun! The second I got from the Marathon Training Academy podcast and it's "I eat hills like candy". There are a lot of hills where I live and this never fails to help me get over them! <br /><br />I like "they're just miles" except I'm Australian so I'll need to switch it to "they're just k's"!<br /><br />You have a great blog here Mirna and I'm glad to have found it. Keep doing what you're doing!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-26499404830294593662015-10-09T06:12:12.023-04:002015-10-09T06:12:12.023-04:00I love your posts and I completely agree with your...I love your posts and I completely agree with your last reason. It's so humbling to reflect on all those who would give anything to be able to run right now. My college cross-country coach is fighting her third round of breast cancer so when I run I like to think that I am running some miles for her, too.Christianhttp://tgirunday.comnoreply@blogger.com