tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post2058574138743030991..comments2023-09-28T07:58:20.269-07:00Comments on Losing The Glass Slippers : Broccoli KneesKaren Orozcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14119330782581322240noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-56889808314513312172013-04-26T07:08:47.384-07:002013-04-26T07:08:47.384-07:00Happy Friday to you too Lauren! LOL... I swear, I...Happy Friday to you too Lauren! LOL... I swear, I have all kinds of internal talks about how I have to blog stuff now. ;) Karen Orozcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119330782581322240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-27567405656390529762013-04-26T07:04:52.192-07:002013-04-26T07:04:52.192-07:00I don't really have a running buddy close by m...I don't really have a running buddy close by me, but I did encourage a good friend to run the Princess Half with me this year, and now she is addicted to running too and she is doing the Tower of Terror with me and my hubby in October!<br /><br />Also, I think I laughed so hard while reading your internal conversation while running!<br /><br />Happy Friday!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450134506494930799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-74396698994325842222013-04-26T05:03:00.098-07:002013-04-26T05:03:00.098-07:00That was what I was trying to convey to him yester...That was what I was trying to convey to him yesterday...that he should be focused on what he LOVES about running, not all the negative, but I couldn't find a way to talk to him without sounding like a preachy-mom. He wants to run MORE, not less, but he wants to do it on the TM, so I guess I will just try to facilitate that. It's hard not to take it on since he's my son and I seem to think that everything he feels is MY issue! LOLKaren Orozcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119330782581322240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-55838519240907364742013-04-26T04:57:03.861-07:002013-04-26T04:57:03.861-07:00I have friends who are dealing with injuries or ju...I have friends who are dealing with injuries or just starting up running and getting discouraged, so I've been trying to encourage them since I've been running for a few years (not long enough to be an expert) and have dealt with my fair share of injuries. They say that I have been helping them, but sometimes I just feel "preachy," especially since I haven't really been running that long! I hate the treadmill, so I would never be able to just give up running outside and run on the treadmill! Luckily, I live in FL and we can run outside almost all year round...so I've been blessed in that regard! Just keep your head up and don't get defeated yourself! Maybe he just needs to take a break from all running so that way he begins to appreciate the ability to run and gets back his love of running. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646974861486039346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-66331943029779219232013-04-26T04:10:12.776-07:002013-04-26T04:10:12.776-07:00Thanks Amy! I'm so excited about the race, bu...Thanks Amy! I'm so excited about the race, but it seems so far away! That's a good thing though b/c 13.1 seems like so much when I had to push to do 6.2!Karen Orozcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119330782581322240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-31202691421876666412013-04-26T04:09:06.247-07:002013-04-26T04:09:06.247-07:00Thanks Karen! I'm hoping that if I just stay ...Thanks Karen! I'm hoping that if I just stay positive, he will find a way to push through this and to be honest, he will feel better if he finds a way to overcome it on his own. It's just hard as a mother AND runner to watch. We're headed to the gym today and I will cross train and let him do his thing on the treadmill. Maybe he just needs to build up the confidence on the treadmill and then he will be able to transition to outside better? Karen Orozcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119330782581322240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-72635163799262564922013-04-25T19:22:02.984-07:002013-04-25T19:22:02.984-07:00Sorry this run was such a mess! I bet those frozen...Sorry this run was such a mess! I bet those frozen veggies felt good! Definitely looks soothing. To answer your question yes, I have had this happen in the past to me. With a little encouragement, they were able to pick back up and get back out there, they just needed that little push...Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-83962389353464851322013-04-25T17:47:03.125-07:002013-04-25T17:47:03.125-07:00Perhaps he needs to not feel pressured to talk at ...Perhaps he needs to not feel pressured to talk at all, but to zone out to his music. Or maybe download an interesting book to his ipod; it might make it more engaging and then he wouldn't focus on the outside issues so much. At any rate, congrats on your discipline and determination! Princess is so much fun - you'll love it!Mom's Magical Miles Archivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849200037765720009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-31427638637749965862013-04-25T15:45:49.511-07:002013-04-25T15:45:49.511-07:00Thanks for the insight Amy! It helps a bit. He l...Thanks for the insight Amy! It helps a bit. He likes to listen to music, so it's hard to distract him when he has a headset on, but I may try. He says that the reason he can run on the treadmill is that he zones out and when he's outside he cannot do that, so maybe talking would work...or ME talking. We ran a few weeks ago and chatted, but he said it made him have side stitches to talk and made it too hard. I think it's doubly hard b/c he's my son and I'm not sure I can leave him behind to pursue my own PR. Karen Orozcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119330782581322240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541924416172709944.post-2933465803957179062013-04-25T15:42:20.561-07:002013-04-25T15:42:20.561-07:00that's a great question. one i just dont know ...that's a great question. one i just dont know the answer to. I am the weakest runner in my group, and the one that everyone seems to need to lift up all the time. I know what works for me is distraction. I ask people to tell me stories or sing me songs or anything to get me out of my head. a little random discussion helps. And when I say that's it, enough it enough, they distract me. sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. but part of our style is that when it isnt working, they need to be made aware. and as long as i keep up my end, they keep up theirs. and we all progress forward... them with the understanding that they can leave me behind at any time in pursuit of their own PRs.Amy M. Guimondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551172299969784705noreply@blogger.com