Comments on Amy's Running Life: END OF AN ERA....

I too am a mother of 2 (a 15 yr old and a 3 yr old...

2011-08-16T12:28:30.396-05:00

I too am a mother of 2 (a 15 yr old and a 3 yr old) and find that my running is my alone time. To me it doesn't matter whether I'm running 2 miles or 10 miles, either way it's just my time away. Sometimes I put my daughter in the running stroller and she takes a nap and I run. Peaceful. Pure enjoyment.

A former high school sprinter, I started 5k traini...

2011-08-10T14:57:34.282-05:00

A former high school sprinter, I started 5k training in '08. 5ks were what everyone seemed to be running. I busted my butt to get my race times down to the mid 19s at age 48, which actually won some age group races. My knee started breaking down (articular cartilage) and I stopped training the 25-30 miles a week.

This year, I started doing what I love and it has changed my life. I am a masters track sprinter 400/200/100 and it has been SOOO much better for my body than the grinding long distance running. Sprinting workouts are actually far less mileage and low impact compared with 5k / 10k training. Sprinting is a 'whole body' event that requires very intelligent preparation and training.. and it involves upper body as well. In my first season at age 51, I was able to run a 55.54 400m. I hope to improve next season as I missed a medal at the Nationals by .05 in the 200m ... excruciating!

As Bill Collins said, "Why run far when you can run fast." I'd encourage all discouraged 5k road runners to try Masters Track. Not everyone can sprint but a 800s and 1500s may be an option.

hey When Kara Goucher can make a comeback.You can ...

2011-08-06T10:18:28.871-05:00

hey
When Kara Goucher can make a comeback.You can too !Looking forward to see you in the top list during the races

You're doing exactly the right thing. All thos...

2011-08-01T18:23:26.269-05:00

You're doing exactly the right thing. All those races will be there when you're ready to come back and there will be lots of volunteer positions to fill. Especially when your baby goes to school. Enjoy this time because it goes by so quickly.

Priorities do change and that's okay. Just don...

2011-08-01T16:37:15.678-05:00

Priorities do change and that's okay. Just don't give up the blog.

oh, but whatever you do, don't stop blogging. ...

2011-08-01T13:01:49.871-05:00

oh, but whatever you do, don't stop blogging. ;)

life is about seasons. you guys have entered into...

2011-08-01T13:01:29.421-05:00

life is about seasons. you guys have entered into a new one and leaving those old seasons behind is perfectly acceptable. one of the biggest things i had to learn was living in the moments with my son rather than being distracted by all the other pulls on my thoughts and time. it is really freeing when you realize that it is okay to let some of those other plans, goals and responsibilities go and in trade receive the joy of raising up a child.

Wow, lots of great things going on in your life! I...

2011-08-01T11:44:39.089-05:00

Wow, lots of great things going on in your life! It's natural, and a good thing, to reassess and decide what's important!

Whatever you decide about blogging, I hope you'll leave the blog up. It's a great historical record of these years of your life. And who knows, maybe you'll get back to it! I've really enjoyed following your journey. :-)

Enjoy your family, business, and other endeavors!

Hey priorities change and you are wise to pick you...

2011-08-01T11:23:35.987-05:00

Hey priorities change and you are wise to pick your battles so to speak and focus on what matters most.