tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post8872308758833820587..comments2023-12-18T21:30:49.318-08:00Comments on AJW's Blog: BalanceAJWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-64919360203968870082011-12-06T13:50:58.314-08:002011-12-06T13:50:58.314-08:00Never mind . . . it has already been done. That De...Never mind . . . it has already been done. That Dean Karnazes is always one step ahead of everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-3025071041637677552011-12-06T13:47:26.997-08:002011-12-06T13:47:26.997-08:00Ultra Runners on a Plane PG-13
"I usually r...<b>Ultra Runners on a Plane PG-13</b> <br /><br /><i>"I usually run in a small circle at the rear end of the plane" </i> <br /><br />Chihping Fu: That just made me crackup when I read it. Now I am always going to look at the back of the plane for 'plane runners'.<br /><br />Who is up for the first inflight marathon, maybe we could get Northface or Salomon to sponser it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-30458166357923199782011-12-05T13:58:46.179-08:002011-12-05T13:58:46.179-08:00On my 12-13 hr direct flight between CA and Taiwan...On my 12-13 hr direct flight between CA and Taiwan every summer, I usually run in a small circle (better than "spinning") at the rear end of the plane after the lights are off and all other passengers are in sleep. Good night training and sleep deprivation for jet lag cure. No one notices me thanks to the vibration and noises. Snacks and drinks are at arm's reach in the attendant's room. I guess I was balancing the plane with my footsteps.Chihping Fu 傅治平 (超馬阿爸)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15841260427578138489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-35244671334177067752011-12-02T12:02:39.807-08:002011-12-02T12:02:39.807-08:00Great post! I'm a single mom and a grad studen...Great post! I'm a single mom and a grad student, and I'm lucky that my mom and little boy love taking road trips to my race locations and then driving around to see me along the course. My trick is to fit in running after my boy is asleep. Sometimes I feel like I have too much research or homework to run, but running is ALWAYS worth it.financecupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781586611582887524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-52850633749415589862011-12-01T18:53:06.253-08:002011-12-01T18:53:06.253-08:00Good stuff, AJ.
You are right about making sure ...Good stuff, AJ. <br /><br />You are right about making sure your employers know this is important. I recommend going as far to say "it's a part of me, not just a way I stay in shape...if I don't run, my productivity will plummet". Set that expectation as soon as you can. I've also been booking meetings with the location "walk around the campus"...people love it when you change up the environment and give them an excuse to exercise a bit. Three of those a day, and you've got a few more miles on your feet.<br /><br />I do wish I had married into an ultra-loving family..that's the coup!<br /><br />SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-84475231598799369012011-12-01T17:46:14.389-08:002011-12-01T17:46:14.389-08:00I love these tips! A few people asked me when I ha...I love these tips! A few people asked me when I have time to train and I told them I've been running a few hours before they woke up. They weren't so interested in running an ultra anymore. But I think you're totally right, with a family that's the best time to go. <br /><br />Thanks for this post!Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-90371318889022776122011-12-01T11:46:59.027-08:002011-12-01T11:46:59.027-08:00AJW-
As a new mom, I can honestly say I now finall...AJW-<br />As a new mom, I can honestly say I now finally get it. JB and I used to go run whenever we wanted and it was no problem. But now, with Eva(who's 14 months) I run in segments if I have to- 3 miles here, 15 miles there, 10 miles at night on the tdmill, just to try to mimic a long run. I use her nap times to do speedwork on the treadmill and actually have found having less "free" time as a working mom has been good for my running career- more focused approach and well, there's nothing better than running fast home or across a finish line than to your child.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206996442889015201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-10283227605931514662011-12-01T00:23:31.572-08:002011-12-01T00:23:31.572-08:00AJW, love your advice about sharing your passion w...AJW, love your advice about sharing your passion with you workplace. Making work one less thing to fret over is awesome when you have an understanding boss. Your company should feel proud in their employees endeavours.Ultra168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12757577777125715940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-40906091060975717252011-11-30T15:58:25.096-08:002011-11-30T15:58:25.096-08:00Great post! I get this question a lot as well. Two...Great post! I get this question a lot as well. Two kids (ages 3 and 4), full-time job with a commute, grad school, 100-mile weeks and way too many races... My best answer is to try to keep things simple and everyone needs to be involved. Luckily, like you, I have a very supportive wife and family. Its also great training to do a long run pushing a running stroller. <br /><br />Are you going to be around at Hellgate? I'll be down there crewing/spectating.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900607809763322478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-53978261344269161702011-11-30T14:15:40.246-08:002011-11-30T14:15:40.246-08:00This post might be the most important and helpful ...This post might be the most important and helpful MUT blog post I have read. Gives me hope and motivation. Glad others are in the same boat!<br /><br />Thanks so much!<br /><br />David T.Freebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415493405118469817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-76733415601663414292011-11-30T13:57:04.542-08:002011-11-30T13:57:04.542-08:00SKA Runner: When your daughter gets a little order...SKA Runner: When your daughter gets a little order you and your wife can run together--and then that'll take your relationship to a whole new level. Part of me wishes my wife ran, too. I sometimes get jealous of guys who are paced by their wife or girlfriend. But horseback riding is what she loves, and I wouldn't change that cause it's who she is.<br /><br />AJW: Mark Godale is another elite runner with an FT job and family. He has three little one (and a wife who's a saint!).Wyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-28633448426646304282011-11-30T13:28:38.822-08:002011-11-30T13:28:38.822-08:00Balance is really hard, but as you say . . . it ca...Balance is really hard, but as you say . . . it can be done. At times I have gone sleep deprived in order to get in a run, eat with the family, go to daughter’s gymnastics, finish stuff for work, and do my grad homework. AND runners need their sleep too . . . The balance ain’t easy, but it is well worth it. <br /><br />Now to add to that balancing act, this year my wife fell in love with running – like really hooked. Which I think is awesome, but if I am running she is with the kids and versa vica vica versa. I don’t get to see her as much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-32194801810465551662011-11-30T12:27:29.729-08:002011-11-30T12:27:29.729-08:00GZ, that is awesome. I've done similar stuff b...GZ, that is awesome. I've done similar stuff but nothing that extreme. I have a photo of me on the t'mill with Noah, who was about 2 months old, resting next to me while I grinded away. It'll be in my book one day.Wyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-52867940422081175002011-11-30T12:04:48.853-08:002011-11-30T12:04:48.853-08:00Jay, thanks for the nice words. Balance is what i...Jay, thanks for the nice words. Balance is what it's all about.<br /><br />Wes, yup, airport terminal. Also, up and down the hospital stairs when my kid busted his arm and back from the car repair shop after dropping the car off.<br /><br />Gator, you're not alone at all!<br /><br />GZ, that reminds me of the guy who ran around his house 400 times with a baby monitor while his kid was napping.<br /><br />Wyatt, thanks. Don't forget about Mackey, Clark, Cooper, Wardian, etc...they're all working stiffs with wives, kids, etc..., too.AJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387120797582582699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-44481860335928858952011-11-30T11:28:10.950-08:002011-11-30T11:28:10.950-08:00"Running is not only what we do it is who we ..."Running is not only what we do it is who we are."<br /><br />Dead on true. It's refreshing to read the blog of a runner who, like me, tries mightily to balance it all. Not all of us have time to spend 5 hours in the kitchen cooking amazingly natural meals, 2 hours napping every day, and sleep in if we’re tired. And I don't have time to go on 5 hour bike rides too, unless I skip a run. This is why I most enjoy AJW and FastEd's blogs. They're working stiffs like the rest of us--only fast, too.Wyatt Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-72312678471793622912011-11-30T09:43:58.306-08:002011-11-30T09:43:58.306-08:00Excellent post.
My "I once" story is ...Excellent post. <br /><br />My "I once" story is that I once ran around the block 45 times to get a 15 mile run in while still being close to the house in case the kids needed me.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-58177988312482704062011-11-29T22:01:22.797-08:002011-11-29T22:01:22.797-08:00Sometimes I get discouraged feeling like "goo...Sometimes I get discouraged feeling like "good" runners don't have to balance kids or a spouse. It's nice to see that I am not as alone as I thought. Thanks for sharing!The Running Gatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190514078657202570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-85509170094224066412011-11-29T19:06:25.197-08:002011-11-29T19:06:25.197-08:00The airport terminal: I love that!The airport terminal: I love that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05197390402159217462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899309861714342259.post-90247288997452205292011-11-29T17:38:07.898-08:002011-11-29T17:38:07.898-08:00It's nice and reassuring to know that others a...It's nice and reassuring to know that others are struggling with the "balance" thing. It's not easy to fit it all in, but when one can make it work - it really is magical! I'm lucky to have a spouse, kids and employer who understand that running is important to me and are supportive. I consider myself to be be tremendously blessed - and lucky!! Kudos to you for having a supportive network as well!!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533353909898449804noreply@blogger.com