tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308733471789810561.post6387769086462899578..comments2023-11-15T03:52:20.687-08:00Comments on Calliope: Marathon MadnessSoulsearcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01594638230147775665noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308733471789810561.post-52050294990976031272008-08-17T07:56:00.000-07:002008-08-17T07:56:00.000-07:00I was thinking of your story here as I watched the...I was thinking of your story here as I watched the Olympic Marathon last night (the women). Such endurance, such stamina. Yet such a wonderful high one must get. Getting me motivated to at least walk every day. Great dedication to your son, hope he gets to read it. He sounds like someone who is not afraid to put his mind to something and achieve it. Fun to read about your children, each unique. And love your take on them. Missed your writings, glad you're back! And I appreciate your comments.butterfly womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252796466842620135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308733471789810561.post-60261637645295676402008-08-15T17:14:00.000-07:002008-08-15T17:14:00.000-07:00Wow. I always admire those who run because I'm no...Wow. I always admire those who run because I'm not very good at it. I don't understand that notion to start pounding the pavement and have your heart beat like it will pop out of your chest. Mine does that and I'm not halfway down the driveway. But unlike your son, my mind tells me to stop and I do. How wonderful that he can overcome that. I am jealous.<BR/><BR/>I like to hear stories about your children and family, please write more. It's always a pleasure to read what you write and I have missed you this summer. Glad you are back!Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308733471789810561.post-60983106786144937532008-08-15T11:39:00.000-07:002008-08-15T11:39:00.000-07:00Having been a cross country fool in high school, I...Having been a cross country fool in high school, I will attempt to explain your sons behavior. Running does something to the body that no other sport does, it tones all of it including the brain. This produces what is called a runner's 'high'. It is not addictive like a drug but gives one a sense of accomplishment even when you just barely finish. Running is also a solitary sport as most training is done by yourself and even if someone runs with you, you don't talk that much and even if you do talk with each other that does not erase your enemy which is your body and mind. Your mind is constantly telling you to stop and your your body is seconding the motion. The runner goes on in spite of this and learns that no matter how long you run the message never changes - please stop screams the mind. Well anyway running teaches oneself about limits - that most are arbitrarially set by the mind and are subject to revision, Many runners have successful lives but running still is the only challenge which engages all of you. Encourage your son to stay running because stopping means a lot of muscle will turn to fat.Tao Masterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02699825815064853412noreply@blogger.com