tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post2916696854555665186..comments2023-10-21T04:19:40.258-05:00Comments on Coffee Betsy: Nothing But a NumberMidwesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037402608009195098noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-44069536507054869492008-10-20T11:07:00.000-05:002008-10-20T11:07:00.000-05:00That gave me goosebumps! And you know, it's all r...That gave me goosebumps! And you know, it's all relative too. I'm 25 (or will be 26 on Wednesday) and I'm working to get to that 8 minute mile someday. <BR/><BR/>I also read somewhere that female runners especially get faster in their 30's. So there's hope for me yet! In any case, loved the post!Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747726548047410492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-20272666310165013482008-10-18T09:25:00.000-05:002008-10-18T09:25:00.000-05:00Great post, Betsy - that's why I like age grouping...Great post, Betsy - that's why I like age grouping...I can focus on my speed within that age/gender category. But I'm older (quite a bit) and haven't a hope even with doping of running with the speedy kids.<BR/><BR/>Have a fabulous time at the parks. I'm so envious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-23709663883117238052008-10-17T17:14:00.000-05:002008-10-17T17:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for your awesome response to my post Betsy....Thanks for your awesome response to my post Betsy. Trouble is that for me, my heart can't feel what my head knows is true. I guess it's something that will eventually come to me with experience I guess.<BR/><BR/>Have a fun week away with your boys!The Laminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-57728727873135444592008-10-17T16:10:00.000-05:002008-10-17T16:10:00.000-05:00What a marvelous post. Stated how I feel about mys...What a marvelous post. Stated how I feel about myself as a runner better than I ever could.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your week off with the boys!mappchikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121801381931009888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-46163599071547788012008-10-17T15:05:00.000-05:002008-10-17T15:05:00.000-05:00I love how you say that even though you don't thin...I love how you say that even though you don't think you'll ever be as fast as you used to be, you're still working hard and improving your speed.<BR/><BR/>We don't have to be resigned to aging, and therefore just give in to the process. We should continually strive to better our current selves (and not beat ourselves up if we're not as good as our former selves).<BR/><BR/>This also reminds me of something I read recently about an 83-year old running woman. Here's a link to <A HREF="http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/fitcity/entries/2008/09/30/83yearold_austin_runner_nabs_e.html" REL="nofollow">the story</A>.<BR/><BR/>Great post!RooBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856600693796324465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-66953728045103798362008-10-17T14:43:00.000-05:002008-10-17T14:43:00.000-05:00We fight against our bodies. We forget at times wh...We fight against our bodies. We forget at times what a gift they are... <BR/><BR/>Thanks for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-79847669164839688242008-10-17T13:59:00.000-05:002008-10-17T13:59:00.000-05:00"We race not just against the clock, not just agai..."We race not just against the clock, not just against the other runners, but against inertia. No matter how slow you might be, every run is a victory against complacency."<BR/><BR/>WELL SAID!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795598528475684390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-22830242905806977412008-10-17T12:22:00.000-05:002008-10-17T12:22:00.000-05:00Well put. I could also beat up my 17-year-old self...Well put. I could also beat up my 17-year-old self! <BR/><BR/>Joe<BR/>www.fitnessgeekga.wordpress.comJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131901907809052050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-38454948343696574752008-10-17T12:20:00.000-05:002008-10-17T12:20:00.000-05:00i love this post :) those are awesome points! ha ...i love this post :) those are awesome points! ha when i was 17 i HATED running the mile for basketball practice and look at me now :)Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-47045875484957078812008-10-17T12:06:00.000-05:002008-10-17T12:06:00.000-05:00Great post and wonderful points. I would not go ba...Great post and wonderful points. I would not go back to being my 17 year old self for anything, and hopefully my future self will gladly exchange a little speed for all the other good things that come with maturing a little.tfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735303292996192352noreply@blogger.com