tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393232.post1678487592172905974..comments2023-11-02T07:43:27.252-07:00Comments on Biting Tongue: New ShoesBiting Tonguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15770918200146334167noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393232.post-84538019103179160072013-11-25T09:02:59.962-08:002013-11-25T09:02:59.962-08:00@L.A. Runner -- Thanks!
I think the thing I'...@L.A. Runner -- Thanks! <br /><br />I think the thing I've realized recently, is that I don't actually tie being a runner as tightly to my identity as many of the running bloggers I read (which is fine).<br /><br />I run. I jog. I hike. And I walk. And I'm comfortable that I do all of those things in whatever volume makes sense for me. <br /><br />I also love the sport of running and enjoy reading about people who pursue it more seriously than me.<br /><br />I guess I don't know of any other bloggers who are as semi-dedicated to running and actually still blog about it as me, which makes me think I'm a bit of an odd-ball (which, again, is fine).<br /><br />And, yes, I do love Brooks. Switched after Desi's Boston run -- cried while watching it, looked up the company and was super impressed with their policies and support of US runners. That may actually be how I found my way to your blog.Biting Tonguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15770918200146334167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5393232.post-77853407362985692352013-11-25T02:24:14.115-08:002013-11-25T02:24:14.115-08:00Ugh, I've traveled to a marathon before and fo...Ugh, I've traveled to a marathon before and forgotten my shoes. Maddening. I'm impressed you got on the bike in your socks. Haha, that's dedication! <br /><br />The thing about being a runner is that you don't HAVE to be any kind of runner you don't have to be. I've strayed away from certain blogs lately because I found myself playing The Big Compare Game, resulting in lower self esteem (in regards to my running). <br /><br />Truth- we all have our own journeys and our own goals. There is no set rule that you HAVE to be XYZ to be a "real runner." It's all about a mind set. You want to be a runner? You run? Okay, there ya go! <br /><br />Besides, you wear Brooks... only "real" runners wear them. :)L.A. Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697035798338739693noreply@blogger.com