Comments on: Just add running shoes

By: Ari Herzog

Ari Herzog — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:30:36 +0000

YES! You can do anything in the world if you put your mind to it. I’m fond of the saying, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Will it and make it so.

By: Megan@SortaCrunchy

Megan@SortaCrunchy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:19 +0000

Perfect timing for me, Julie.

I am just about to finish the Couch to 5K training program and am toying with the idea of moving forward to train for a half-marathon in March. Part of me is saying, “Why not? You’re a runner now!” but part of me is hesitantly reminding me that I have never, ever been an “athlete.”

THANK YOU for the encouragement to write a new story.

By: Julie Roads

Julie Roads — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:24:33 +0000

Anne Fitten – I think he’s smelling that shoe, lovingly. I love our parallel-ness. Makes me happy from afar…maybe we’ll run the NYC marathon together next year?

By: Mark Sherrick

Mark Sherrick — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:50:38 +0000

No matter what it is, just because you stop doing something, that doesn’t mean you’re done doing that for good.

You CAN do anything…you just have to do it.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:39:04 +0000

I re-train and re-educate runners all the time. The problem is we are never taught how to run, unlike speaking, throwing a ball, etc. Yes, injuries DO happen, (I just lost the past summer to injuries) but there is always something to improve technique… even if it is an attitude adjustment. ;)

By: Edgy Mama

Edgy Mama — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:07 +0000

Is that guy sniffing or kissing that running shoe?

Nice one, J. As always.

Funny how our lives are running in parallel lines. I jogged about a mile yesterday (for the first time since knee surgery 15 years ago) with my girl who is training for a 5K. I was thinking the same thing you were: “Wow, maybe I can run again.”

Although I’m far from abandoning my swimming and cycling, maybe I can jog a 5K with my daughter. Hurrah!