Comments on: A Fresh Week

By: Jim E

Jim E — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:41:28 +0000

Flo – You seem pretty darned social to me, what with this blog and RWOL forums, as well as your in-person running pals. Your neighbors would test the patience of a saint, so there’s no need for all this self-doubt.
Funny about the outlets. I see you’re getting some good runs in, speedy gal!

By: Stevi

Stevi — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:09:52 +0000

Flo:

Seroiusly, you have had some crappy stuff going on lately, and you still try to find the upside (((hugs)))). You are a true inspiration on and off the road. As for the whole family history stuff….well your not alone. Everyday I thank Runthruit for bring running into our life…..I think it has saved us in more ways then we could list.

OK I’ll stop the sappy stuff….just had to pass the note along. On a different topic I am putting my foot down and vow to bring my blog back to life (you inspired that too) It’s been nearly a year (facebook did it I swear), and too much fun stuff is going on. Runthruit is promising a redesign, but he has to get off the RW forum long enough to do it he, he. I have posted a small recap of the year, and I hope to post more this week on the marathon.

By: Ewen

Ewen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:49:24 +0000

There’s nothing like clean undies, clean windows, and better neighbours to make things good.

If you ask me, you’re pretty damn normal – well, as normal as anybody is who loves running and racing so much – but that’d be all of us eh?

Nice long run there too. By the way, all of our outlets are “switched” – just a warning in case you ever visit downunder.

By: LARunner

LARunner — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:35:53 +0000

I know you are going through a very rocky time in your life. Please know that this will pass and you WILL feel like your happy self again. I’m so sorry for Nick’s loss. He is very lucky to have you there as support. (((HUGS))))

Ps. Light switch thing is hilarious. I used to live in an apartment like that. I would’ve suggested that, but I assumed you knew…

By: Flo

Flo — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:39:05 +0000

Barb, why aren’t you running Philly? I’ll be missing your presence next month bigtime. You’re such a positive spirit always.

Runforlife, that is a horrible story for such a young girl to have to be party to. Hell, you were 17, right? At that age, you think everything is your fault. I feel so bad for you ever having to go through that. I’m glad you’ve reached a place where you can see it for what it was, something that had absolutely nothing to do with you. People are troubled and they’ll do what they’ll do, regardless of who or what is around them. Keep the faith, cutie, you have many long years ahead where you can learn to bitch and moan as I do which gets you through most everything. You’re learning from a master. Hugs.

By: runforlife20

runforlife20 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:58:38 +0000

I can relate to your thoughts of the suicide club because my now ex-boyfriend is a part of that club. He took his life two years ago and for the longest time I thought something was wrong with me and I wasn’t making him happy so he killed himself. And I questioned if I was next and I still sometimes do, but I came to realize I can choose my own fate and through running I have found an amazing strength I didn’t know existed within myself. Sometimes when I get so into it, I’ll cry just thinking about certain things, but it makes the miles fly by and after I feel so amazing! Flo, just know you are such an inspiration and awesome person and I admire your ability to share with so many the story behind why you started running

By: BarbBQ

BarbBQ — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:35:28 +0000

Flo: Man, I am sending you all of the anti-crap vibes this old wrinkled body can muster. You so deserve more goodness – clean undies, a tank full of gas, yummy soup on the stove and brownies in the oven, all of that good stuff. Run strong this week like I know you will. Bag the TT, but I’m sure you’ll rock the mile repeats even if they suck.