tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post6678110126244188368..comments2024-03-20T03:21:51.658-04:00Comments on Gourmet Runner: When Should I Quit Blogging?Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-42492205859456032362012-11-12T15:55:09.619-05:002012-11-12T15:55:09.619-05:00Hahahaha "Pay attention to meeeeee!" I a...Hahahaha "Pay attention to meeeeee!" I agree with you! Being busy and having a blog is hard. Blogging is pretty much all of "me" time, and preparing for a kid has got me thinking the same thing- how much is enough? When is enough enough? Will my millions of fans be sad if I stop? Okay, fine. Not the last part. But still. Thanks for putting the real out there!!! And for the record, I'd like to know if you decide to stop blogging, not just fizzle! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629742293037250588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-39443882857941817802012-11-12T08:50:28.503-05:002012-11-12T08:50:28.503-05:00I've tried quitting out of the blue and it nev...I've tried quitting out of the blue and it never works. Even when I stopped for five months, I eventually came back. What I'm trying to say is, don't even try...you're pretty much a lifer. :) Just blog when you feel like it and don't force it. Yes, you'll lose some readers by not being as consistant but at least you won't cry wolf like I have so many times. Good job on all your running. I have to say though, after seeing how fast you are I feel even worse about my half on Saturday. I guess I'll use you for motivation. xo, JessSweat Is My Sanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832198640246052527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-51403142967828133682012-11-07T17:40:03.347-05:002012-11-07T17:40:03.347-05:00Because my job is letting four kids scream in my f...Because my job is letting four kids scream in my face all day (i.e. a mom), I use blogging as mental stimulation. Sad but true -- if I can write a complete sentence, I feel pretty proud of myself on any given day. So I would evaluate whether or not the blog is constructive in your life. If the benefits are there, then keep it up. If you stopped getting benefits from it, cut it. Yo Momma Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303930412601863052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-3684541316729635512012-11-06T20:20:47.335-05:002012-11-06T20:20:47.335-05:00blog for you and if it's more of a chore (and ...blog for you and if it's more of a chore (and it's not like your job! lol) then don't forcer urself to. of COURSE we will all miss stalking u, but at the same time i think the blog friendships that u've developed that are strong enough, it's never like we can't connect with u other ways! i went on a limb there and included myself, didn't i...well, u BETTER still FB with me dearie, and u have my email. :) and know that we all adore u and support u, regardless of whether we get to read about it on a daily basis. :)Cait the Arty Runnerchickhttp://caitchock.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-59425741328165184522012-11-05T21:51:20.723-05:002012-11-05T21:51:20.723-05:00I am with XLMIC. Just post when you want and nobod...I am with XLMIC. Just post when you want and nobody will expect much out of you but will be happy when you do post. If you are worried about keeping contact with people, I am sure you have email addresses for the ones you may need to contact. Or you know where their blogs are! Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-92050741071492065062012-11-05T01:15:04.921-05:002012-11-05T01:15:04.921-05:00I'm totally going for the slow fizzle. That wa...I'm totally going for the slow fizzle. That way if you change your mind or suddenly feel like being more active, it's all still right there. People can always email you if they want to hear from you and you haven't been posting. XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-50814105942388812822012-11-04T21:21:33.762-05:002012-11-04T21:21:33.762-05:00Not sure I'm adding anything startlingly new h...Not sure I'm adding anything startlingly new here, but I see the choice of starting a blog and ending it the same as any other beginning/end... Lots of factors weigh in to the decision -- Is it rewarding? Are there better options?<br /><br />As for slow fade vs. quitting... I sort of lean toward the clean break. There have been several blogs I follow that have had no updates since September. I keep wondering if it's a really long pause or the blog is gone completely.Beth (i run like a girl)http://i-run-like-a-girl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-79314992684441827642012-11-04T10:14:00.248-05:002012-11-04T10:14:00.248-05:00so i guess everyone's comments say the same, t...so i guess everyone's comments say the same, they've thought about why they blog as well. I haven't blogged in a little over 2 weeks. Mine is a combo of time / stress/ I haven't ran in 3 weeks so what do I talk about. I have 300+ blogs sitting in my blog reader waiting to be read--- i agree with the whole concept "when it becomes a burden, hold off"<br /><br />i think the only reason why I don't scrap my blog personally is because I think of how much i've gained and the people I met so i don't want to lose it yet. I know when i'm done with my 50 states I may be singing a diff tune. <br /><br />obviously a lot of other readers feel the same as you when it comes to their own blogs, so you're not alone ;) Lisa Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922353571818312472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-34075738974871647352012-11-02T21:35:56.949-04:002012-11-02T21:35:56.949-04:00I know what you mean, Vanessa. I've been blog...I know what you mean, Vanessa. I've been blogging a lot less and been less interested in doing so. So my thing is now that I just blog if I feel like it. I don't get hung up on how often I do it so I only do it when I want. Also, I have been reading blogs much less frequently but when I do read them, I read like 100 of them in one setting. Ha! Do whatever feels right to you!Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008997988040866733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-87082518382980413322012-11-02T16:32:40.149-04:002012-11-02T16:32:40.149-04:00Every once in a while, I too have to re-evaluate w...Every once in a while, I too have to re-evaluate why/what I'm blogging. There are stints that go by where I don't feel like it... not because I have nothing to say, but I don't have the time (or quiet) to form my thoughts cohesively (and I really dislike poor writing). Then there are weeks where I write like crazy. Bottom line: It's YOUR space. Write, don't write. Do whatever is genuine YOU. Run with Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051037584723266364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-91189871521662468602012-11-02T16:16:32.844-04:002012-11-02T16:16:32.844-04:00that is good question...when to stop...for me I t...that is good question...when to stop...for me I think it would be when it becomes a burden...and when I dont enjoy any part of it anymore..Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-17745753186280259332012-11-01T17:41:13.630-04:002012-11-01T17:41:13.630-04:00I hate when bloggers I read just stop blogging, so...I hate when bloggers I read just stop blogging, so as a reader, I'd rather a post that says, hey, it's been great, maybe someday I'll start again, but until then, thanks for reading! So I know they are stopping. But don't feel obligated, I mean, it's your blog.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891223387238553615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-39170700135139580992012-11-01T16:39:29.590-04:002012-11-01T16:39:29.590-04:00#twinners I have been feeling the same way and I ...#twinners I have been feeling the same way and I too am on the computer all.day.long. so I often don't feel like writing a post. I do love the community so I'm not sure if I want to give up the blog completely. For now I've decided to go to a once a month post schedule. I can write a little here and there as time passes and then publish it each month. I just decided this over the weekend so we'll see if I actually stick to it. ;) Good luck making the decision--it's not an easy one. Maybe just taking a break will help? Just be sure to post after you PR the crap out of the marathon, kthxbye. :DJenny https://www.blogger.com/profile/03427683366326431018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-29307701595555337872012-11-01T12:31:26.517-04:002012-11-01T12:31:26.517-04:00"OMG! Love this blog, keep writing!"
j..."OMG! Love this blog, keep writing!" <br /><br />jk - I've been feeling the same thing with my blog. I post every once in a while now...which sometimes it's once every couple weeks. You should keep your blog but make it a "when you feel like it" blog. You'll miss it if you quit! But whatever...it's up to you! Kileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025232703533571716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-90673451895650181262012-11-01T11:49:59.440-04:002012-11-01T11:49:59.440-04:00I haven't blogged in a while and mostly becaus...I haven't blogged in a while and mostly because so much stuff has happened in my personal life (good and bad) that it has left me drained and not wanting to write. Every few weeks I feel like I want to pick it back up, like today I have been debating on doing a halloween costume post, but I just can't find the energy to want to actually do it. <br /><br />I think sometimes we just need time off, and pick it back up when you feel like it. I've lost a few followers over it, but oh well i'm not in blogging for numbers. <br /><br />I'll still come back and read if you decide to keep blogging :) Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915445766937263434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-12894056407014840772012-11-01T11:09:32.592-04:002012-11-01T11:09:32.592-04:00Seinfeld knows all ;) Seinfeld knows all ;) Ali Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825324100108230608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-2281415877199437642012-11-01T11:07:51.118-04:002012-11-01T11:07:51.118-04:00Whenever I feel like that I take a week off and th...Whenever I feel like that I take a week off and then I'm back - I also had to make a schedule, for when I comment on blogs, when I blog and such. It helps me, I like writing every day during the week because a lot of my family reads my blog ;) lol <br /><br />I would LOVE to go back to the times where I could comment and read everyone's blog everyday, but I can't now so I just take it easy and comment when I can ;) <br /><br />I say take a week off COMPLETELY and you'll either never come back or realize that's all you needed. <br /><br />PS: you must still email me ;PAli Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825324100108230608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-26385240763987974312012-11-01T09:39:22.854-04:002012-11-01T09:39:22.854-04:00I have gone months without blogging & then pic...I have gone months without blogging & then pick back up when the mood strikes. In my mind, my blog is my blog. A virtual journal for me. I just happen to share it. So, I'd say blog when you want to, dont when you dont want to. You shouldn't have to Quit, just because you are not posting regularly. Hope that helps a little.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486023196906866886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-64297815656165828622012-11-01T08:51:44.969-04:002012-11-01T08:51:44.969-04:00Ive been struggling with the same thing. I just d...Ive been struggling with the same thing. I just don't know how long I can keep blogging. I like it but sometimes its hard to just write and put everything together.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-59169493884033463202012-11-01T08:06:44.186-04:002012-11-01T08:06:44.186-04:00Things you do for leisure or fun should not drain ...Things you do for leisure or fun should not drain energy; they should add it.<br /><br />Maybe a blogging hiatus for until the beginning of the year would be good compromise.*~*~* Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07224249961990268502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-54563576344608372682012-11-01T00:02:29.056-04:002012-11-01T00:02:29.056-04:00One year ago today (well, tomorrow, really) my fam...One year ago today (well, tomorrow, really) my family life changed forever making my ability to blog on a regular basis absolutely impossible. <br /><br />I blog when I can, comment what I can, and honestly will never "quit" my blog because even though my actions may illustrate otherwise, I absolutely love it. <br /><br />I've lost tons of followers, (didn't really have as many most bloggers have anyway) and while that completely bums me out mostly because it feels like I'm talking to a wall, my blog is still for me and an outlet to share and document things for others, but mostly myself. <br /><br />So, to acknowledge your question, obviously do what works best for you -- but selfishly speaking -- don't quit -- just blog when you can, comment when you can. The community you have built and become part of won't go anywhere. Too many people love you:)<br /><br /> <br /><br />Jennʻs Adventureʻshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00828323839388225326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-60420069509286453712012-10-31T23:48:07.108-04:002012-10-31T23:48:07.108-04:00I have never commented on your blog before but jus...I have never commented on your blog before but just wanted to let you know I always enjoy reading your posts. I get how you feel though. For most of the same reasons I have never started a blog but have been reading blogs for a few years. I just can't bring myself to get excited about sharing my life on the internet. I love reading about other people's, especially fellow runners, but have no desire to write about myself. The only thing I regret is that because of this I feel like I may have missed out on "meeting new friends". Whatever you decide, I wish you well, but selfishly hope you stick around! :)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736898523251610240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-65829362715739289512012-10-31T22:40:11.467-04:002012-10-31T22:40:11.467-04:00I have been thinking about it myself lately... the...I have been thinking about it myself lately... the novelty wears off; you can only enter and win so many giveaways; the posts you read and tend to write start sound repetitive. I am with you... but I won't quit till you do!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-63566780489926696482012-10-31T21:47:07.079-04:002012-10-31T21:47:07.079-04:00I don't know that I'd ever quit blogging s...I don't know that I'd ever quit blogging since it's more of our online journal than anything. I don't post every day and I honestly don't understand how other people do. I'd rather read someone that blogs 2-3 times a week, once a week, or once a month than someone who comes up with a post just to fill space. With that said, I'd hate to see you stop blogging but we would just have to be email buddies if you quit blogging!Suz and Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703593542540533784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-30311679180162081412012-10-31T21:43:43.186-04:002012-10-31T21:43:43.186-04:00I was thinking about that not too long ago and won...I was thinking about that not too long ago and wondered if I wanted to keep it going. I decided yes, at least for now. But I also made some changes and I don't feel a need to blog just so I post something. What I've come to love the most is the community of bloggers and the friendships I've gained (like you!) and the good thing is that those are established, even if you did stop blogging. The other thing that keeps me at it is having a personal record for myself….but I suppose I could keep a diary :) Follow your heart, if your heart's not into it, maybe it's time to take a break or let it go. Although I would miss you :)Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613775976394277920noreply@blogger.com