tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post4950615396212351005..comments2024-03-17T20:56:50.995-04:00Comments on The Running Laminator: You ARE Fast Enough For YouThe Laminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-33325581184112572622010-09-17T00:34:51.235-04:002010-09-17T00:34:51.235-04:00I enjoyed reading this post! so much to learn with...I enjoyed reading this post! so much to learn with. Liked it! :Dsaucony running shoeshttp://www.zbsports.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-60971886482957318682010-09-12T01:38:19.735-04:002010-09-12T01:38:19.735-04:00haha- i do like your posts! i'm small (5' ...haha- i do like your posts! i'm small (5' on a good day); have slowed down in my running over the years. keep trying anyway. i related to this post, oddly enough, for my swimming. it's a relatively new sport for me, and one i really struggle with. but every year, i see incremental improvements. i think it's worthwhile to try things outside one's comfort zone. "competition" for me in swimming means finishing w/my wave. in running, it's achieving a goal time. different perspectives.cgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-3059713543800400862010-09-09T19:12:24.820-04:002010-09-09T19:12:24.820-04:00I couldn't agree more. I run with my wife who...I couldn't agree more. I run with my wife who has a health condition that prevents her from running as fast as she'd like. She sees others running fast and wonders why she can't do that. I try to tell her it is not important how fast she goes but what is important is that she is trying and she is getting in great exercise to improve her overall health. Try not to compare to others and remember how great you are doing!Runners Passionhttp://www.runnerspassion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-77886322810756329402010-09-09T12:13:37.799-04:002010-09-09T12:13:37.799-04:00Yes, we all compete with ourselves, not each other...Yes, we all compete with ourselves, not each other. Unless you are Meb or Ryan Hall. <br /><br />While some may be intimidated, I would gather an even greater number are inspired.<br /><br />And I was short growing up. But am now 6'3".NY Wolvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13017858548662857495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-45259385168328192992010-09-06T23:04:23.630-04:002010-09-06T23:04:23.630-04:00It's easy to compare yourself to others and fe...It's easy to compare yourself to others and feel a little inadequate. It can be difficult to remember not to do this and run for you! Good reminder!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-60120981239528231842010-09-06T22:41:44.368-04:002010-09-06T22:41:44.368-04:00Great post, Lam! Thanks for helping throughGreat post, Lam! Thanks for helping throughAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986066026241507804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-41349940696106372392010-09-06T13:52:40.221-04:002010-09-06T13:52:40.221-04:00Great post. I'm going to share it with the new...Great post. I'm going to share it with the new runners I helped get started this spring/summer. They are all struggling with their speed -- one runner has proven to be much faster than the others, one has more long run endurance, etc. I keep trying to explain that we're all different. Your post will help :-)Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-73272377437469142052010-09-05T16:44:18.398-04:002010-09-05T16:44:18.398-04:00I am going to be the dissenter here a bit. While ...I am going to be the dissenter here a bit. While it is not good to compare yourself to people much better than you, there is NOTHING wrong with wanting to be fast. Or simply thinking that "I'm not as fast as I want to be (i.e I'm not fast enough).<br /><br />Furthermore it is not bad to be competitive with others. Of course, the key is picking the right person and keeping perspective. A newish runner on 15 miles a week would be unwise to choose the Lam as his rival, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't have one. Hell, I've been competing/comparing with my brother my whole life and it's made me a much better runner. I keep an eye on my similarly skilled (or slightly better) friends and see how I stack up against them. <br /><br />I guess my point is as long as you are realistic and keep things in perspective, I see no harm in comparing your running to others.<br /><br />Then again, I raced in HS and College so that might color my perspective.HS Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433305654435368458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-2639795798789480102010-09-04T17:23:21.589-04:002010-09-04T17:23:21.589-04:00i'm still 'learning' this myself, but ...i'm still 'learning' this myself, but i am better at not-comparing myself to others. aron had a good quote once - something about the competition is with yourself, not with the others in the race.<br /><br />however, while everyone else on the planet seems to notice a drop in their average pace i swear i am the only one who hasn't! sure my pr's have dropped over time but my easy pace seems to still be the same as it was at least 4 years ago, not sure where it stands compared to high school cross country ~10 yrs ago.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-82268079026828523402010-09-04T08:34:39.958-04:002010-09-04T08:34:39.958-04:00well said!!! i loved this post lam! it is a shame ...well said!!! i loved this post lam! it is a shame that some people are intimidated by your speed and feel inadequate. i have a feeling those same folks would feel inadequate no matter what. it's best to be able to think realistically about your talents and push yourself to the best of your ability without letting what everyone else is doing affect you. this attitude is something i try to demonstrate in my classroom and pass on to my students.runner26https://www.blogger.com/profile/13370012240058974013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-30202212172244756862010-09-03T21:14:52.659-04:002010-09-03T21:14:52.659-04:00I'll second that post!I'll second that post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-41684210149737319972010-09-03T12:14:18.825-04:002010-09-03T12:14:18.825-04:00Hit the nail on the head! I remember reading posts...Hit the nail on the head! I remember reading posts from bloggers - including you - with paces that seemed out of this world. Instead of letting them intimidate me, I let them inspire me. I might not ever run "fast" but I am running faster than I did last year. Heck. I'm running and that's what matters.Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-55950356764692942042010-09-03T10:07:13.854-04:002010-09-03T10:07:13.854-04:00Amen! Nicely written Lam! I am always comparing m...Amen! Nicely written Lam! I am always comparing myself to other better runners! Sometimes I get down on myself but then remember that they are not me:) <br /><br />I hope that you have a fabulous weekend:) Do something fun! Take care Lam!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-85500436138534905592010-09-03T10:06:12.897-04:002010-09-03T10:06:12.897-04:00Run your own speed, never worry about others. Ame...Run your own speed, never worry about others. Amen. <br /><br />Have a great weekend.Spikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954768449359026865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-244255478227248902010-09-03T10:05:23.806-04:002010-09-03T10:05:23.806-04:00This is so true! I am thinking about having my tw...This is so true! I am thinking about having my two youngest - 19 and 16 - read it. They are constantly still comparing themselves to others in all kinds of areas.<br /><br />We are all individuals and have our own speeds, heights, strengths.Nickihttp://www.nickisnook.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-24903598610407079412010-09-03T09:47:51.108-04:002010-09-03T09:47:51.108-04:00Lam, do you mean people who physically see you run...Lam, do you mean people who physically see you running feel inadequate? Or people who read your blog and see your times?<br /><br />I can see how your times might be intimidating - they're certainly a lot faster than what I run! However, anyone who is comparing themselves to you is missing out on the whole spirit of running. Unless you are one of a VERY elite few, there are always going to be people who are faster. To me, the accomplishment isn't in winning an award, but pushing myself beyond my personal limits (which is what I did with my whole marathoning in 50 states thing). I think I won two or three age group awards out of 55 marathons - definitely not the fastest one on the course! But no one who runs a marathon is a loser - we all get a medal at the end because it's all about pushing yourself to do YOUR best.<br /><br />Whether you're doing a marathon or a 5K or a practice 1 mile run though, it's pointless to compare yourself to others. Hope everyone can realize the wisdom of what you pointed out!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-62516887539023073962010-09-03T09:03:45.383-04:002010-09-03T09:03:45.383-04:00I love this post - thanks so much from a back-of-t...I love this post - thanks so much from a back-of-the-packer...sometimes it's nice to be reminded that the only times I need to work on beating are my own.bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-78041737320940586852010-09-03T08:39:42.477-04:002010-09-03T08:39:42.477-04:00I enjoyed this post for several reasons! First, my...I enjoyed this post for several reasons! First, my husband as a kid was evaluated to see if some type of growth-stimulating drugs were needed - he graduated high school at a height of an average <br />6th grader but did eventually make it to 5'6" so that topic sounded familiar. But on to the running --you make some REALLY important points. I am a slow runner, no two ways about it. When I chose a goal, though, I chose to try to run faster (a sub 30:00 5K) instead of longer (like a marathon). It is going to be much harder to get fast than it would be to go longer, for me personally. I have been at it for 18 months and my fastest 5K was a 34:27. Now I have injured myself doing turnover drills so am finding myself at what I imagine will turn out to be one of the seminal moments of this journey. But it does fascinate me endlessly to hear members of my running club talk about doing "just a 9 minute pace"! Yeah right! Sign me up for that one. Great post and thanks for sharing.paulakigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545760422156309218noreply@blogger.com