Comments on: Doing Your Thang http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/ Being fit is always in style. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:28:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: All Women Stalker http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43838 All Women Stalker Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:57:07 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43838 That sub roll just looks sinfully delicious! And I'm always such a big fan of your cherry bomb shakes! That sub roll just looks sinfully delicious! And I’m always such a big fan of your cherry bomb shakes!

]]> By: Karen http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43484 Karen Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:56:33 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43484 It's all about the runner's high! For me, part of the motivation in running a race is the training itself...pushing yourself to go that extra mile or a little faster than you thought you could. I can feel the adrenaline just thinking about it! Not every training run is great, but when it is, it's enough reinforcement to keep you coming back for more. (Kind of like those unexpected great golf shots.) I also want to be a good example to my children and I find training for a longer race is a great analogy to accomplishing any goal - take smaller steps regularly until you reach the goal. Anything is easier when you break it down. It's also cheaper than therapy! =D It’s all about the runner’s high! For me, part of the motivation in running a race is the training itself…pushing yourself to go that extra mile or a little faster than you thought you could. I can feel the adrenaline just thinking about it! Not every training run is great, but when it is, it’s enough reinforcement to keep you coming back for more. (Kind of like those unexpected great golf shots.) I also want to be a good example to my children and I find training for a longer race is a great analogy to accomplishing any goal – take smaller steps regularly until you reach the goal. Anything is easier when you break it down. It’s also cheaper than therapy! =D

]]> By: Jesse http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43439 Jesse Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:47:42 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43439 I used to use running races a lot to boost my self-worth-i.e., make me feel great, like I was special because I ran a faster 5k than I had before and I was a "runner." I never really enjoyed the races-the crowds, the noise-but I do like to run. It's my time to clear my mind and be with God, out in nature. And now, being a grad student, I don't really want to run races and pay to run because I can run for free on my own! I think that when I developed more as a person, and developed other interests-like drawing, painting, hiking, baking, volunteering, playing music, etc., that I felt more fulfilled and accomplished and I no longer needed to run races to feel like I was succesful or accomplished. I'm not saying that it's not a good thing for some to run races if that is what they truly love-but I know I don't, so now I spend more time doing things that truly bring me joy. And the more joy I have, the more I can share with others. I used to use running races a lot to boost my self-worth-i.e., make me feel great, like I was special because I ran a faster 5k than I had before and I was a “runner.” I never really enjoyed the races-the crowds, the noise-but I do like to run. It’s my time to clear my mind and be with God, out in nature. And now, being a grad student, I don’t really want to run races and pay to run because I can run for free on my own!
I think that when I developed more as a person, and developed other interests-like drawing, painting, hiking, baking, volunteering, playing music, etc., that I felt more fulfilled and accomplished and I no longer needed to run races to feel like I was succesful or accomplished. I’m not saying that it’s not a good thing for some to run races if that is what they truly love-but I know I don’t, so now I spend more time doing things that truly bring me joy. And the more joy I have, the more I can share with others.

]]> By: Fitnessista http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43296 Fitnessista Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:20:58 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43296 all i usually use it for is kale chips, popcorn, eggs and salad it would probably be good in savory baked goods.. like cheesy muffins?? all i usually use it for is kale chips, popcorn, eggs and salad
it would probably be good in savory baked goods.. like cheesy muffins??

]]> By: Gina http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43291 Gina Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:03 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43291 I finally tried kale chips with nutritional yeast atop...it was so tasty, even the bf loved it! Do you have any other foodie suggetions for using nutritional yeast with? I've seen people use it as a topping on eggs and pasta, but are there any good recipies to incorporate it in? I finally tried kale chips with nutritional yeast atop…it was so tasty, even the bf loved it! Do you have any other foodie suggetions for using nutritional yeast with? I’ve seen people use it as a topping on eggs and pasta, but are there any good recipies to incorporate it in?

]]> By: Kat http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43229 Kat Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:08 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43229 The race is part of the journey! I run as a form of meditation, and the stress is a hurdle through which one learns to find peace and grounding. I'm not just running -- i'm practicing patience, learning inner strength, touching base with my body (there's nothing like an upcoming half-marathon to get you to treat your body with care and respect!), and finding balance. The race is really just an extension of the training. It's stressful, but rewarding in so many ways. And! Very communal. Nothing like the atmosphere of a race! So many smiles crossing that finish line! Best best! kat The race is part of the journey!

I run as a form of meditation, and the stress is a hurdle through which one learns to find peace and grounding. I’m not just running — i’m practicing patience, learning inner strength, touching base with my body (there’s nothing like an upcoming half-marathon to get you to treat your body with care and respect!), and finding balance.

The race is really just an extension of the training. It’s stressful, but rewarding in so many ways. And! Very communal. Nothing like the atmosphere of a race! So many smiles crossing that finish line!

Best best!
kat

]]> By: Fitnessista http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43226 Fitnessista Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:26:50 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43226 no prob! hope it's cool that i used your comment for a blog post :) no prob! hope it’s cool that i used your comment for a blog post :)

]]> By: jenna http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43225 jenna Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:18:21 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43225 thank you gina for such a nice honest response! I've always loved running but I've never had the desire to race...maybe I'm just not competitive or possibley motivated (?) enough to train for it. Youre such a great inspiration! Thanks girl ;) thank you gina for such a nice honest response! I’ve always loved running but I’ve never had the desire to race…maybe I’m just not competitive or possibley motivated (?) enough to train for it. Youre such a great inspiration! Thanks girl ;)

]]> By: Cyndi http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43222 Cyndi Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:50:30 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43222 I'm with you! Working hard toward any goal whether your education, fitness, weight loss, starting a new business, anything that pushes you beyond your present condition provides a wonderful sense of accomplishment. There are so many internal mental & physical things during the preparation & achievement where you can give up and say why, but pushing past all the negative and finishing strong is Nirvana! Love the feeling - 48 and finishing strong! I’m with you! Working hard toward any goal whether your education, fitness, weight loss, starting a new business, anything that pushes you beyond your present condition provides a wonderful sense of accomplishment. There are so many internal mental & physical things during the preparation & achievement where you can give up and say why, but pushing past all the negative and finishing strong is Nirvana! Love the feeling – 48 and finishing strong!

]]> By: Showty http://fitnessista.com/2010/03/doing-your-thang/comment-page-2/#comment-43201 Showty Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:36:20 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=6231#comment-43201 Ok, so here's my take. I ran my first half marathon in October with a time of 2:07. Very respectable. However, looking back at the weeks I was training, I realize that I made mistakes. I didn't cross train like I should have (I just did my 3 weekly runs) and I didn't eat well at all. After the race was over I looked back and wondered if I could have had an even better time had I done everything right? Now, I am cross-training properly and eating WAY better. I feel so much stronger and I just know I will improve my time. In fact I did a 5k this past Saturday and finished in 25:21 which beat my previous best 5k time of 26:52. The first half marathon I did to prove I could do it, the second (which is in Nashville April 24) is to prove I can do it better! Ok, so here’s my take. I ran my first half marathon in October with a time of 2:07. Very respectable. However, looking back at the weeks I was training, I realize that I made mistakes. I didn’t cross train like I should have (I just did my 3 weekly runs) and I didn’t eat well at all. After the race was over I looked back and wondered if I could have had an even better time had I done everything right? Now, I am cross-training properly and eating WAY better. I feel so much stronger and I just know I will improve my time. In fact I did a 5k this past Saturday and finished in 25:21 which beat my previous best 5k time of 26:52. The first half marathon I did to prove I could do it, the second (which is in Nashville April 24) is to prove I can do it better!

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