tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post7497992349204689894..comments2024-03-20T03:21:51.658-04:00Comments on Gourmet Runner: So What's Next?Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-54039780357878335292012-10-27T13:02:36.302-04:002012-10-27T13:02:36.302-04:00I am running that marathon! Maybe I will see you o...I am running that marathon! Maybe I will see you out there! Twilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15727945979936457768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-36277357126104207632012-10-13T11:12:20.557-04:002012-10-13T11:12:20.557-04:00I know what you mean about the aftermath let down!...I know what you mean about the aftermath let down! I always like to have a plan ready for my next goal to tackle. That's why I jumped into the 30 day shred and I am sure when November comes I will have another goal! lol <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-41307365303176530562012-10-12T21:46:49.557-04:002012-10-12T21:46:49.557-04:00this happens to me really badly! especially after ...this happens to me really badly! especially after big holidays with the family but after races too. which is why i usually come home and register for more :)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382432551318810060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-68056759480622455122012-10-12T20:35:10.694-04:002012-10-12T20:35:10.694-04:00I don't really get post race let down because ...I don't really get post race let down because I like to just sign up for more shit and that distracts me. <br /><br />My next big thing is squeezing a small person with a large head through a small opening. I'm super excited. Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506087947077839388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-79958172183419710432012-10-12T20:09:29.938-04:002012-10-12T20:09:29.938-04:00This happens to me sometimes too but not too badly...This happens to me sometimes too but not too badly anymore. Your house is SO cool looking. I love it!Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008997988040866733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-12585711425250757052012-10-12T17:34:39.571-04:002012-10-12T17:34:39.571-04:00I feel a little letdown too especially after the h...I feel a little letdown too especially after the holidays since my birthday is right before Christmas. I love the picture of your house from Christmas last year. I had no idea you guys had such a big open living and kitchen area. It's beautiful!<br /><br />Good luck with your upcoming races! I have a feeling you've got some PR's in your near future!Suz and Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703593542540533784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-69813908764156993992012-10-12T10:12:22.287-04:002012-10-12T10:12:22.287-04:00I've been kind of lost since I finished my fir...I've been kind of lost since I finished my first tri. Can't find any good ones on the calendars for next year, yet, so I'm aiming for the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Lexington, KY. I invite everyone up. Officially. The Mayor said it was okay.TriFattyhttp://www.trifatty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-20813480056440977942012-10-12T09:42:52.630-04:002012-10-12T09:42:52.630-04:00Did you see that post on Facebook about Shalane...Did you see that post on Facebook about Shalane's post marathon let down? http://innovationforendurance.msn.com/articles/detail/running/253848221 I was like, "Yes! Even elites deal with it!" So, yeah. Me too :)<br /><br />We also are trying to plan a "just for us" vacation this year, but like you... we usually travel to see family. I really hope we can figure something out!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-83159321277732004312012-10-12T08:18:12.372-04:002012-10-12T08:18:12.372-04:00I always have many long term goals so I immediatel...I always have many long term goals so I immediately focus on the next goal after a big event. I have huge goal races planned for the next 5 years already. So my big event is followed by starting my buildup for the next one. This keeps me motivated always.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-35136883904420950132012-10-12T03:08:47.999-04:002012-10-12T03:08:47.999-04:00Yes, I usually feel a letdown after a big event. B...Yes, I usually feel a letdown after a big event. But I'm usually ready for it. My next 'big' thing as far as running is concerned would be a turkey trot 5K on Thanksgiving. So BIG, I know :PXLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-84528014889982612922012-10-11T21:36:15.219-04:002012-10-11T21:36:15.219-04:00I try to just enjoy the event, but part of my brai...I try to just enjoy the event, but part of my brain is thinking, "Then it will be over and I will be so glum". I'm such a dork. Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-48704529178116792562012-10-11T21:29:48.500-04:002012-10-11T21:29:48.500-04:00I ALWAYS feel a letdown after big events. I build...I ALWAYS feel a letdown after big events. I build shit up so much in my head... "THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!!!"... that when it isn't as epic as I'd hoped, even though it may have been perfectly fun, I'm always disappointed.<br /><br />I hate that about me.Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-47136164612131491622012-10-11T21:01:35.798-04:002012-10-11T21:01:35.798-04:00This is totally normal! But just get out there an...This is totally normal! But just get out there and keep active, it helps!Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-20437524701909245252012-10-11T20:38:52.167-04:002012-10-11T20:38:52.167-04:00Hot damn I am dealing with this crap right now. I ...Hot damn I am dealing with this crap right now. I thought it was just a third life crisis. Post race depression is reallll. Oh and so is Sunday night stress disorder for that matter. Who am I? Falonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840599711110541932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-36279229622531787902012-10-11T20:18:58.722-04:002012-10-11T20:18:58.722-04:00I can honestly say that this doesn't happen to...I can honestly say that this doesn't happen to me but I have lots of family and friends that it does... or they get so excited about what is coming that the actual event could never live up to expectations. I guess I am a more 'go with the flow of it' kinda girl.<br /><br />I think it is great that you are making plans.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-14259437321212759142012-10-11T19:26:57.093-04:002012-10-11T19:26:57.093-04:00yes to let down
I used to be super sad on the last...yes to let down<br />I used to be super sad on the last day of school...when HS ended I was so depressed.<br /><br />When something big is coming up and it is over I get down also...was like that after HTC.<br /><br />Christmas same thing..and I am pretty sure 12-31 is my least favorite day of the year.<br /><br />next thing to look forward to is Bill finding a job! for running it is Big SurCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-43099607905162820192012-10-11T19:21:13.563-04:002012-10-11T19:21:13.563-04:00A part of me is terrified for the JFK 50 to come a...A part of me is terrified for the JFK 50 to come and go for exactly that reason (the rest is just terrified because I'm running 50 freaking miles). You are absolutely going to crush your PRs on both races. My next big thing is my wild weekend in Hartford, starting tomorrow!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02517428815573698474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-11280437060653090342012-10-11T18:53:53.611-04:002012-10-11T18:53:53.611-04:00Bora Bora sounds awesome! DO IT :)
I'm looki...Bora Bora sounds awesome! DO IT :)<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing my family this Christmas. It's my first time living away from my family in Florida, and I'm so excited I'll be able to fly back for Christmas. TheRavenousMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636794572453138395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-17624226376185018752012-10-11T17:59:34.040-04:002012-10-11T17:59:34.040-04:00I feel let downs a lot when I have a full house th...I feel let downs a lot when I have a full house then everyone goes home and it's sooo quiet... I love your house btw! But after my big race in Nov. I plan on handeling it by drowning my sorrows in Thanksgiving grub and a lot of sleeping! :-) Then I have ski season so that always helps!CautiouslyAudacioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750277133680102378noreply@blogger.com