tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post4452718239157571851..comments2024-03-28T02:14:24.750-07:00Comments on Taking It On: an insane and incongruous five things rantXLMIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-26292175126632817492012-01-07T12:19:11.615-08:002012-01-07T12:19:11.615-08:00I'm all about 'no excuses'. It makes ...I'm all about 'no excuses'. It makes me kind of bummed that the phrase is getting overused to the point of becoming meaningless.<br /><br />I'm with you on the Olympic thing. I don't get how the basketball/tennis/hockey professionals can be in the Olympics. Makes no sense.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494943565417395006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-59070854975819670912012-01-07T11:40:06.802-08:002012-01-07T11:40:06.802-08:00When it rains is pours, I know. Maybe when your c...When it rains is pours, I know. Maybe when your calf feels better you can build up your mileage little by little with lots of slow running before you do speed work again. I am a big fan of the Wave Rider but I haven't tried the 15s b/c they are so darn expensive. <br /><br />I particularly hate Olympic basketball.Rebeccahttp://www.complexmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-49180495790126866172012-01-07T08:30:26.283-08:002012-01-07T08:30:26.283-08:00Having been on the injured reserve list for 18 mon...Having been on the injured reserve list for 18 months, I get your feelings. It was NOT easy reading blog after blog about everyone running well and saying there were not excuses. Well, there are valid ones and what you're enduring is such a case. You've always been fairly sensitive to what others say, just try to turn away. I always think those that preach the "no excuses" mantra are so high on themselves that they feel they are one step away from being there themselves.<br /><br />I remember when I was knocking on a million doors to combat my foot issue and once had a lengthy email conversation going with Miss Zippy's Sock Doc. He told me that the stress I was under was causing my foot to not heal properly. I couldn't agree more (something about the adrenal glands...good stuff). Now that my foot is about 95% happy, I still have issues running (had a severe meltdown and walked, while crying, 6 miles home the other day)....and that is purely caused by the stress going on in my personal life. You can't just turn it off and on like a faucet, it's just there until it's not.<br /><br />Hahah....I wasn't even aware the Olympics were this summer. <br /><br />Hang in there girl. I'm always here to chat...miss those days!<br />xoJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-52959127679829040472012-01-07T06:12:39.382-08:002012-01-07T06:12:39.382-08:00I don't believe that "no excuses" cr...I don't believe that "no excuses" crap. If your body hurts and says no, then no it is. You know how people always say to trust your gut? What's wrong with trusting your body once in a while? (except when it says finish a whole bag of cheetos-don't listen to it then...:)Prickett Puppieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09534006865906851787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-62326912800008857462012-01-07T01:50:37.928-08:002012-01-07T01:50:37.928-08:00Hope you feel better, sounds like the pain might b...Hope you feel better, sounds like the pain might be a manifestation of all the stress you are going through? Feel better.KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-36332291527628821492012-01-06T21:00:41.892-08:002012-01-06T21:00:41.892-08:00On #3 - I think people who say "no excuses&qu...On #3 - I think people who say "no excuses" mean "I want to watch TV tonight" isn't an excuse to skip a run or "I had a long day at work" isn't an excuse to skip yoga class.<br /><br />Injury is not an "excuse." Any seasoned athlete will tell you that injuries need REST. And as active people we often have a very hard time thinking rest is ok.<br /><br />So just remember - You NEED rest. Rest is GOOD for you sometimes.<br /><br />I hope you feel better soon!Beth (i run like a girl)http://i-run-like-a-girl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-46012647009062313162012-01-06T19:43:26.347-08:002012-01-06T19:43:26.347-08:00Just taking a moment to say that you are loved Mar...Just taking a moment to say that you are loved Marjorie. By so many of us. Sorry you've been hurting. :( You are the last person I can think of that would think of when it comes to making excuses. Enjoy this time with your family and know that you are still an amazing, bright, brilliant, and gifted woman with or without your training.Amanda@runninghoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389034066639666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-42355687448754615152012-01-06T18:28:48.896-08:002012-01-06T18:28:48.896-08:00Whether or not someone is making excuses is up to ...Whether or not someone is making excuses is up to that same someone to decide on their own. And people who take a "no excuses" stance are terrified that they'll start making their own excuses any day.<br /><br />I have to respectfully disagree on the pro athletes in the Olympics thing, at least until athletes can get the support they need to maintain their amateur status. One of the girls who was just shortlisted for the US women's track cycling team is a friend of mine and she is working behind the counter of the LBS trying to keep things together. Don't get me wrong, she's happy to do it, but I would guess she wouldn't mind if things were a little easier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-32258534564239167892012-01-06T15:25:43.281-08:002012-01-06T15:25:43.281-08:00YOU are not an excuse person. You lead a great, he...YOU are not an excuse person. You lead a great, healthy lifestyle and can rest your body when you want or need to. Excuses are for those people eating a pint of ice cream watching The Biggest Loser saying, "that could be me if..."<br /><br />You know...you could skip your workouts for a month without any excuse and be just fine.<br /><br />I still love the Olympics, no matter who is competing. I love them. I can't wait.<br /><br />I hope you get back into your groove soon!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-64530740937701737532012-01-06T14:50:17.820-08:002012-01-06T14:50:17.820-08:00No excuses is about the people that say things lik...No excuses is about the people that say things like:<br />I have a runny nose today.<br />I have to watch my favorite show.<br />It doesn't matter what I eat - obesity is in my genes (as they down another pint of Ben&Jerry's).<br />Exercise makes my muscles sore.<br />*whine* *whine* *whine*<br />Take good care of yourself. Sometimes that means taking a break so you can heal. Sometimes it's changing what kind of exercise you do. BTW, "no excuses" is Biggest Loser's theme for this season. Explains why you've been hearing about it so much!Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975806548855709834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-69799349234459731552012-01-06T14:46:21.676-08:002012-01-06T14:46:21.676-08:00Nope. Being in pain and injured is not an excuse. ...Nope. Being in pain and injured is not an excuse. An excuse is something you make up so you don't have to do something. Your condition is real and need to be treated as such. The only excuse would be if you didn't try to find a solution and laid on the couch for the next 20 years. I don't see you doing that.<br /><br />And I'm sorry. I know it stinks.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-68316216403726577182012-01-06T14:28:17.463-08:002012-01-06T14:28:17.463-08:00As a side note to my previous comment, today on my...As a side note to my previous comment, today on my blog is "Free Rant Friday". You can go there and get all your rants out so you can enjoy your weekend. Plus, I put up a couple of pics that will make all your rants go away:)<br />http://livinthefitlife.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-rant-friday.htmlRachelle Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617310026581589214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-49917528295519735262012-01-06T14:20:15.224-08:002012-01-06T14:20:15.224-08:00Pain is a valid "excuse"!! Hang in there...Pain is a valid "excuse"!! Hang in there :(<br /><br />TOTALLY agree about the Olympics.Stephanie Hahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283612694159782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-39899683409738834512012-01-06T14:18:02.826-08:002012-01-06T14:18:02.826-08:00I have posted about no excuses a few times on my b...I have posted about no excuses a few times on my blog( I think you even commented about one:) ) I don't think being injured or spending time with your family is ever an excuse. Those are very valid reasons. I think the majority of these posts (mine for sure) are to encourage those that are inactive or being lazy (like me sometimes) to get out there and get healthy. Get your rest and heal up! Just ignore my annoying posts:)<br /><br />P.S. I am dealing with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis so I am having to decrease my running too. Sucks!Rachelle Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617310026581589214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-42672944827851642722012-01-06T14:03:17.762-08:002012-01-06T14:03:17.762-08:00I think your excuse is actually excuse worthy! It ...I think your excuse is actually excuse worthy! It provides ample explanation!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-88053011088806838502012-01-06T14:01:17.898-08:002012-01-06T14:01:17.898-08:00I love that you are a crackpot.. makes life more f...I love that you are a crackpot.. makes life more fun. :)<br /><br />I hope your injury gets much better very fast and it all turns around for you soon.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417100332592560231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-6233016954406163462012-01-06T14:01:02.205-08:002012-01-06T14:01:02.205-08:00Injuries are dumb, and they suck.
There's a g...Injuries are dumb, and they suck.<br /><br />There's a giant difference between using excuses to stay lazy and unhealthy, and having reasons to miss a workout/grab takeout/eat a cupcake. ;)giraffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643989887305414709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-78446699978713680292012-01-06T13:40:03.617-08:002012-01-06T13:40:03.617-08:00Pain sucks and can wear you down emotionally and p...Pain sucks and can wear you down emotionally and physically...I know how that is :(<br />I hope your new plan works and you become pain free once again very soon!<br />Gosh speaking of little ones! Miss C is looking so mature! Her hair is getting fuller and she is just looking adorable!<br />I hope you have a great weekend!Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022231426429826934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-73525516805949916402012-01-06T13:18:40.666-08:002012-01-06T13:18:40.666-08:001-weird. :/ Hope it works again soon.
2-Sorry. I...1-weird. :/ Hope it works again soon.<br />2-Sorry. Interested to hear about your radical path and how it works out!<br />3-There is a difference between excuses and reasons. Take care of injury, be smart. You already know that of course. If you weighed 300lbs and spent your free time as a blob on the couch stuffing your face then complained that you were just too busy or it was too hard, I'd come over and smack you and yell "no excuses!" just to tick you off. But only because I love you. Be good to your body and enjoy your family. And turn a deaf ear. :)<br />4-agreed!<br />5-smart woman. Even if you are a crackpot.Cateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313815726428345524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-33713234471518028432012-01-06T13:11:19.747-08:002012-01-06T13:11:19.747-08:00Interesting points about the Olympics - yea it see...Interesting points about the Olympics - yea it seems like basically it's professionals who are only competing at the Olympics now. Al Oerter is an amazing athlete - I think he is still the only athlete to win a gold medal in the same event at 4 straight Olympics. Amazing stuff. I think he even won 1 of the golds with bruised or broken ribs or something - the guy was impressive.Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-8898679115697849232012-01-06T13:04:17.381-08:002012-01-06T13:04:17.381-08:00I am also dealing with injuries right now and I...I am also dealing with injuries right now and I'm going crazy not being able to exercise at all! I know that I will heal and get back to normal but I have a very valid excuse and so do you. There are area where"no excuses" can be used such as eating, drinking, drug use but pain and injury is not one of those. Listen to your body and don't push yourself more than you can handle. <br />Look at how far you have come and let your body adjust before you push yourself too hard to do even more! You are AMAZING! <br />You ended with what is really important in this life, our families. Nothing is as precious or of greater worth than those little ones that call us "mom". I'm so sorry that you are hurting. Give yourself time to heal and love on those sweet kids and let them soften your heart of all of your worries. Take care!Becky Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821871736023597158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-38249883215581092832012-01-06T12:52:22.353-08:002012-01-06T12:52:22.353-08:00I caught up on your blog last night on my phone an...I caught up on your blog last night on my phone and I am so sorry you are injured :( of course you are cranky and your attitude isn't as great because you hurt and don't get to do the thing you love. I hope you feel better soon <3Aronhttp://www.runnersrambles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034529155352563520.post-81793221990144721492012-01-06T12:47:30.688-08:002012-01-06T12:47:30.688-08:00On your #3, I'm always more sensitive to stuff...On your #3, I'm always more sensitive to stuff like that when I feel like it's hitting home. Of course, you know there's a difference between pain or priorities and making excuses. You're a person who makes exercise a priority, but it seems like you have a good balance in your life too. I hope the clouds lift for you soon!Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.com