tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post3323909313014896726..comments2023-10-29T00:59:34.629+10:30Comments on RUNNING FOR MY LIFE: NEWS, NEWS AND EVEN MORE NEWSMagdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12514613437508389800noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-19567631323918151212008-05-03T20:52:00.000+09:302008-05-03T20:52:00.000+09:30Thanks Hilary. I'll be writing quite a bit about h...Thanks Hilary. I'll be writing quite a bit about how I go. In fact I might even do a side bar of my 5km times hopefully showing some nice improvements as September draws nearer.<BR/><BR/>Hey Lisa!! I'll set my goal time a bit closer to race day. Based on my current ability I'd run it in 1 hour 20 assuming I could keep going for the 12kms. So perhaps 1 hour 10 or 1 hour 5 if the planets all align for me. <BR/><BR/>Hi Rene. Yep I've spent the first few months of this year battling constant bouts of misery resulting from my food struggles. With the pressure now off I know I'm going to have some really enjoyable times. My husband's birthday is one week before the comp so now I can enjoy it with him and I wont be stressing out on my birthday (in July) either. I'm looking forward to this year. Woohoo!!<BR/><BR/>Magda :-)Magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514613437508389800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-27610031571602368922008-05-03T17:08:00.000+09:302008-05-03T17:08:00.000+09:30DEFINATELY the right decision Magda! You have had ...DEFINATELY the right decision Magda! You have had me worried about you this year and I am glad that you have changed your focus.<BR/><BR/>Competing is not the be all and end all.<BR/><BR/>Happiness and inner peace are far more important.little renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625940348147607976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-27059433068841435122008-05-03T16:28:00.000+09:302008-05-03T16:28:00.000+09:30Hi MagdaI think you should be really proud of the ...Hi Magda<BR/>I think you should be really proud of the decision you've made. A long term healthy relationship with good food should be one of our first goals, the rest can come later if we've got that right. I'm also really excited about someone else doing the City to Bay! What time are you aiming to do it in? I wish I lived in Adelaide and could train with a group too.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630699124255754201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-56876232851671036292008-05-03T13:42:00.000+09:302008-05-03T13:42:00.000+09:30Awesome Magda, what a great goal! I dont think any...Awesome Magda, what a great goal! I dont think anybody here believes you are a quitter, its so good that you are doing something that really excites you! All the best for your running preparation, I'm no runner either so I'll be interested to read your journey!<BR/><BR/>Hilary xxMiss Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573832934725003553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-83273977991595512592008-05-02T21:31:00.000+09:302008-05-02T21:31:00.000+09:30Hey Kek I didnt realise you were a budding competi...Hey Kek I didnt realise you were a budding competitor too. I thought about it for a year or so. Started. Stopped (we were moving back to Adelaide in September when all the comps were on) and then just bit the bullet and DID IT. I reckon you will too one day.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Michelle. Your kind words are appreciated.<BR/><BR/>Hey Alicia thanks for dropping by. I know how busy you are. I guess I have one comp under my belt so I can say "been there done that got a T shirt" so thats cool but deep down I want to do it again. And I will when I have a better/stronger position to start from.<BR/><BR/>Cheers guys<BR/><BR/>MagdaMagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514613437508389800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-43203932670374031832008-05-02T17:53:00.000+09:302008-05-02T17:53:00.000+09:30Hey Magda,There is no way in hell that you are a q...Hey Magda,<BR/><BR/>There is no way in hell that you are a quitter! In all complete and brutal honesty, competing is bloody hard work and definitely not an easy road. On the upside, you have been there and done that, so you dont have to do it again if you dont want to!<BR/><BR/>Alicia<BR/>xoBug's Mummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05574364060804686926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-55807754917681333172008-05-02T15:44:00.000+09:302008-05-02T15:44:00.000+09:30Hi Magda,I totally agree with everyone else. You ...Hi Magda,<BR/><BR/>I totally agree with everyone else. You are by no means a quitter, it takes a lot of courage to make the decision you have made.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/><BR/>MichelleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328310747609663199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-70634781194230241202008-05-02T14:18:00.000+09:302008-05-02T14:18:00.000+09:30Magda, I did the same thing last year - made the d...Magda, I did the same thing last year - made the decision to compete and then a few months down the track pulled out. I can absolutely relate to you feeling like a quitter or a failure. But it was the right decision for me at the time, and I'm sure it's the right decision for you for now.<BR/><BR/>I love your skyscraper analogy. Keep building that strong foundation! It'll be worth it in the long run.Kekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02545413219256990483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-12372439042040465102008-05-02T11:34:00.000+09:302008-05-02T11:34:00.000+09:30Gee thanks Em. In the past I've started so many th...Gee thanks Em. In the past I've started so many things and never finished them and I'm now trying to change that. Deciding to compete and then saying "no" reeked a lot of the past. But I just have to get over that coz it felt so wrong and I knew I wouldnt do it justice.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for those very kind words CG. I'm certainly happier with that load off my mind and a new direction to follow.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Michelle. I'm looking forward to building that base. And when its rock solid ..... well look out Figure World LOL.<BR/><BR/>Kristy I'll be running with Adelaide Harriers on South Tce, Mondays after work. Scared sh*tless to start with but hey I've got to start somewhere.<BR/><BR/>Cheers all<BR/><BR/>MagdaMagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514613437508389800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-27996593102372168832008-05-02T11:10:00.000+09:302008-05-02T11:10:00.000+09:30Magda one more question which runners club are you...Magda one more question which runners club are you joining?Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057429568641284737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-22587589221619425352008-05-02T10:54:00.000+09:302008-05-02T10:54:00.000+09:30Congratulations for listening to what's best for y...Congratulations for listening to what's best for you. Everyday when I hit the gym I make sure that what I'm doing is making me happier long term. You don't want to be training everyday to make your life worse, longterm. Not sure I'll be saying the same when comp time comes around, but I bailed at about this time last year and looking back don't regret the decision for a second. It's given me a much more solid base for this year. Best wishes on building your solid base.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168520259060191178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-77083227055402811142008-05-01T22:08:00.000+09:302008-05-01T22:08:00.000+09:30One thing that has never come to mind when thinkin...One thing that has never come to mind when thinking of you is quitter. determined, strong, undervalues herself, fighter come to mind instead.<BR/><BR/>Proud of you for making this decision. I think it is the right one for you at this stage and who knows next year may be a different story or you will have other goals.<BR/><BR/>xxCombat Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959625918102056341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-26539370335391983622008-05-01T20:17:00.000+09:302008-05-01T20:17:00.000+09:30I have a question for you hun hope you don't mind ...I have a question for you hun hope you don't mind :)<BR/><BR/>How is putting your happiness first being a quiter?<BR/><BR/>I think it took amazing strength to decided to compete and it took even more strength to put your hand up and say that 2008 is not the year for me to compete, I pat you on the back hun your not giving up your choosing another way of getting to your goal :)<BR/><BR/>I wish you all the best hun :)<BR/>Can't wait to see how you go :)<BR/>Em:)Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956883058763389909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-30464357514083114992008-05-01T19:06:00.000+09:302008-05-01T19:06:00.000+09:30Kristy I'll be up the back huffing and puffing, ea...Kristy I'll be up the back huffing and puffing, eating your dust LOL. But I'm glad I'm finally giving it a go.<BR/><BR/>Deb, you're right about being relieved and just really happy with this direction. A new challenge is always exciting.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Liz. You've been so helpful and I learnt so much from you even in the short time we worked together. Now I finally feel ready to put it all into practice.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Raechelle. I'm just glad I finally opened my eyes to the obvious and made some smart decisions. I hope I find the running as rewarding as competing.<BR/><BR/>Ah that word "sane". I never looked at it like that Cat but I guess you're right. Whats that saying about the definition of insanity "doing the same thing over and over whilst expecting a different result". Well it was time to break the (negative) cycle and move forward, even if in a new direction.<BR/><BR/>You're fantastic guys!! Thanks so much :-) Cheers MagdaMagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514613437508389800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-87677043176497914862008-05-01T16:16:00.000+09:302008-05-01T16:16:00.000+09:30Definately not a quitter, you are someone who is f...Definately not a quitter, you are someone who is focused and knows how to get what she wants while keeping sane. Congrats on the decisions for the year ahead they sound great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-48542174315932808792008-05-01T16:01:00.000+09:302008-05-01T16:01:00.000+09:30Hardly a quitter-you've gone through the hard yard...Hardly a quitter-you've gone through the hard yards for one comp-a quitter would not have done that.<BR/>You're a realist-nothin' wrong with that-and being a runner ain't no trivial thang either!<BR/>Good luck with your new goals!Raechellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065910010184139456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-61262996331759002922008-05-01T15:37:00.000+09:302008-05-01T15:37:00.000+09:30Hey Magda, I admire your courage and your candour ...Hey Magda, <BR/>I admire your courage and your candour in posting about all of these things that you have been dealing with.<BR/><BR/>It's a harder, more satisfying road and you will have the foundation there for a lifetime of leanness.<BR/><BR/>Hugs<BR/>Liz;)LizNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09959963667267205981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-24718442250353999042008-05-01T15:05:00.000+09:302008-05-01T15:05:00.000+09:30Hey Mags!Boy you must feel relieved now that you h...Hey Mags!<BR/>Boy you must feel relieved now that you have made a definate decision on what you want to do for 2008, and what is best for you.<BR/><BR/>I wish you well with your new goals. Running is something I find extremely difficult so i take my hat off to you :-)<BR/><BR/>I will be following your progress as always!<BR/><BR/>DebsSplicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966944397706041574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-30228791939784296502008-05-01T14:15:00.000+09:302008-05-01T14:15:00.000+09:30Congratulations on joining the runners group for a...Congratulations on joining the runners group for a little while and I know you will do great with the City-Bay. I love it last year and will be there again this year :)Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057429568641284737noreply@blogger.com