tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post6676437120041707079..comments2023-06-21T11:46:59.798-04:00Comments on SwiCycloRun....tales of an age group triathlete: Being realistic: There will always be another MarathonJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748250987644502052noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-12857773141869599722010-09-03T10:11:26.591-04:002010-09-03T10:11:26.591-04:00Running on a Vacation, which the point of the vaca...Running on a Vacation, which the point of the vacation is to relax and have fun, is STUPID<br /><br />hahaha<br /><br />while that statement is SO true this one is the clincher:::<br /><br />....I just see a worse injury coming on or aggravating this current injury further.<br /><br />I had the same feeling last November and hung up the shoes for 4 weeks no running at all. rest is the cure - Great season!DRoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126561738590093533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-19529886462203118212010-09-02T22:41:20.051-04:002010-09-02T22:41:20.051-04:00Bummer, but it sounds like a smart move. I'm ...Bummer, but it sounds like a smart move. I'm glad you are able to defer it until 2011. That probably made making the decision a little bit easier.<br /><br />You had an awesome season and deserve the rest.<br /><br />January will be here before you know it!Ironman By Thirtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148960105643826347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-47824126544412659552010-09-02T18:53:09.633-04:002010-09-02T18:53:09.633-04:00AWESOME POST!! I'm so glad you're listeni...AWESOME POST!! I'm so glad you're listening to your body and not pushing through to a worse injury! You totally deserve a break (and I'm only a *little* jealous of your vacation plans).Pahlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276879379865126005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-86476888904471102862010-09-02T18:52:38.400-04:002010-09-02T18:52:38.400-04:00Excellent decision Jon. IM is the goal.
Hey, I d...Excellent decision Jon. IM is the goal.<br /><br />Hey, I decided to ditch the 50K Trail Run in December and I didn't get selected for by the lotto so that is out. I am disappointed but the goal is IM. I understand your dilemma and applaud your decision.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061773215250783439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-25469497709193536802010-09-02T18:38:09.709-04:002010-09-02T18:38:09.709-04:00You have until the day before the race to defer if...You have until the day before the race to defer if you want. I'm also in for NYC but will defer this year.<br /><br />Your mind is in a good place - it is all about placid.RockStarTrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819672184842226835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-89167025877926936762010-09-02T17:39:23.019-04:002010-09-02T17:39:23.019-04:00Hi little bro,
Yes, you are right...there will be ...Hi little bro,<br />Yes, you are right...there will be other freaking marathons! You have to do what is best for you and your body:) Vacationing in Disney will be fun for you! Relax...you deserve it!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-52542391441835601652010-09-02T16:41:46.638-04:002010-09-02T16:41:46.638-04:00You definitely want to be fresh and hungry for tra...You definitely want to be fresh and hungry for training on January 1! A person I know who also is training for IMOO sent out an email on like Jan 8th saying THIS SUCKS. Wow! It's gonna be a long 9 months if you feel that way already.<br /><br />I can see why you feel this way...marathons just aren't as much fun as triathlons anyway :)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081641803045845315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-1758013458974662422010-09-02T16:33:11.126-04:002010-09-02T16:33:11.126-04:00I think you made a smart choice. I had to do the s...I think you made a smart choice. I had to do the same with the Toronto Marathon because my heart just wasn't in it. I'm upset about pulling it off my schedule but sometimes, the body just needs to recover! It's great that you can defer your entry a year!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845820864474228224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-72885932669553379042010-09-02T16:30:49.017-04:002010-09-02T16:30:49.017-04:00I think you made a good call! I think you're ...I think you made a good call! I think you're right about possibly causing more injury to yourself by continuing training for the marathon. Plus, you totally deserve time off!! Enjoy it!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-19832973574225902972010-09-02T16:26:50.592-04:002010-09-02T16:26:50.592-04:00Sounds like the right decision. You're gonna r...Sounds like the right decision. You're gonna rock IMLP in 2011!RWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929558878182149734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-1275415971917800962010-09-02T15:04:07.674-04:002010-09-02T15:04:07.674-04:00So maybe we can do the marathon together next year...So maybe we can do the marathon together next year...at least the first 5 miles until you pass me, ha! hoping to do it with the 9+1 plan, but I will also put in for the lottery just to have all my bases covered.<br /><br />Sounds like you are doing the right thing. feel better soon.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860306741449772444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-3383206921111771322010-09-02T14:26:57.296-04:002010-09-02T14:26:57.296-04:00Good decision! Mainly because now we can both do ...Good decision! Mainly because now we can both do the 2011 NYC Marathon! I've already done the NYRR 9+1 for this year to qualify for 2011.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490378461189375206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-47620365723174747632010-09-02T14:08:03.530-04:002010-09-02T14:08:03.530-04:00Listen to your boddy, you'll have a better sea...Listen to your boddy, you'll have a better season for it next year.Lucas R. Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437314017747453700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-39153396287981946222010-09-02T14:07:47.413-04:002010-09-02T14:07:47.413-04:00Smart, Smart decision. I was supposed to do the Sh...Smart, Smart decision. I was supposed to do the Shamrock Marathon in March but couldn't as Piriformis Syndrome set in. I had to do a months worth of PT and everytime I increased my mileage it hurt. So I didn' t do it. Im glad I didnt because Now I can run farther without pain and know how to stretch before and after exercising to reduce it. Take it off and focus on the BIG Lake Placid!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972482949008971248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-37543544025654938212010-09-02T12:44:12.741-04:002010-09-02T12:44:12.741-04:00Bummer. I so want IN to NYC!
See you there next ...Bummer. I so want IN to NYC!<br /><br />See you there next year! ;)Emzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802735566381095035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-9668409643926077562010-09-02T12:42:35.330-04:002010-09-02T12:42:35.330-04:00Great decision! Enjoy your time off and then get ...Great decision! Enjoy your time off and then get ready for the IM Lake Placid!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335001280807576664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-86056925813190134342010-09-02T12:35:09.143-04:002010-09-02T12:35:09.143-04:00Wow, good for you! Enjoy your time off, but don...Wow, good for you! Enjoy your time off, but don't be a stranger!<br />I can't wait for your return for 201Ironman season!! <br />Have fun at Disney!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909327887647592590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-65203108229260279712010-09-02T12:10:59.817-04:002010-09-02T12:10:59.817-04:00Your a smart man, excellent decision, you dont wan...Your a smart man, excellent decision, you dont want to be like me and on the self all season.Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-59264950010246156402010-09-02T11:54:23.983-04:002010-09-02T11:54:23.983-04:00Smart to take a B race and put it behind you when ...Smart to take a B race and put it behind you when you are injured. I think you made a good decision -- a tough one, but the right one. Besides, IM trumps marathon every time.Mike Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208400200175745583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-65704521877619888482010-09-02T11:12:18.403-04:002010-09-02T11:12:18.403-04:00Sounds like a smart decision. Time to relax!Sounds like a smart decision. Time to relax!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15507731785605937551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-88164412734555138622010-09-02T11:03:52.623-04:002010-09-02T11:03:52.623-04:00awww thats too bad, but only YOU know ur body and ...awww thats too bad, but only YOU know ur body and what to do with it. there will be many marathons. tons of them!<br />enjoy some relaxation and some beer. u deserve it!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-57730997204718123172010-09-02T10:55:32.277-04:002010-09-02T10:55:32.277-04:00A wise choice. As you say, there will be another m...A wise choice. As you say, there will be another marathon. Look to your next realistic goal.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-79549156434760663092010-09-02T10:50:07.474-04:002010-09-02T10:50:07.474-04:00Bummer, yet smart.
Eat some burgers and drink som...Bummer, yet smart.<br /><br />Eat some burgers and drink some beers. That motivates me to train :)Matty Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447270565189789394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-63315598367826503092010-09-02T10:43:59.418-04:002010-09-02T10:43:59.418-04:00Your arguments all are sound and logical but you m...Your arguments all are sound and logical but you missed one undeniable truth, multisport people are nuts to a point of being stupid and sound logical thinking isn't always going to trump multisport stupidity. =) Been there, done that, smarter for it. I had to ditch KC marathon last year for a abdominal strain. Nothing wrong with that.RFalkenrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092682535064605686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-35514907465801938822010-09-02T10:34:37.433-04:002010-09-02T10:34:37.433-04:00As I told you yesterday, I understand this all to ...As I told you yesterday, I understand this all to well. When I had to accept that my fall marathon wasn't going to happen it was both a disappointment and weight lifted off my shoulders. Rest up and come back better than ever Jon!Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.com