My list is not about things that can be bought.
In fact it’s pretty personal but I’m sure that many runners can identify with some of my wishes:
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- Quick healing from injuries (especially broken bones.)
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- Dry roads and sidewalks in the Winter to walk/run on.
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- Races that offer a refund or free deferral. Those NYRR races are very expensive!!
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- Endurance that lasts even when you don’t race. IOW, my last run was 10 miles… can I pick up from there rather than starting over? LOL
- Better sleep when you’re not running. (Hello Insomnia.)
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- No weight gain when you are not running (and eating ice cream. Just kidding)
- No weight gain when you are not running (and eating ice cream. Just kidding)
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- I know people mean well, but please stop saying: “At least it’s winter” or “You now have more time for other things.” (Running is my preferred activity and I love running/hiking/walking outdoors in all seasons.) Winter hiking is so beautiful.
❤ frozen waterfalls
Happy Running! So what’s on your list? Please share.
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).
I’m also linking up here:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.
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I’m with you, Darlene! Being injured is rough! That’s on top of my wish list, too.
How is your foot doing? Any improvement yet?
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It feels fine with supportive shoes. I’ll know for sure on Monday when I get another X-ray.
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I had a feeling “quick healing” would be on your wishlist. It’s so tempting to say things like “at least it’s winter.” People definitely mean well and are trying to cheer you up, but I think in this situation the best thing a person can say is, “Wow, this really sucks!” Trying to sugarcoat the situation doesn’t help.
And yes, it’s really frustrating that not running throws everything else off, like eating and sleeping. Keep crossing those days off! Time is passing and that bone is healing.
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I assume it is healing. Hard to tell. But I knew you would understand. Injuries suck.
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So many people think they’re helping when they try to make something positive (to them) out of something negative. Like when there’s a death and people say, “At least they aren’t suffering any more” or “It was God’s will.” Instead of acknowledging yes, this is awful what you’re going through. Life isn’t all positive things all the time. A friend of mine calls it toxic positivity. I hope you get your wishes!
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I like that. Toxic positivity.
Most of my wishes are out of my control. But it helps to wish, right?
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Hugs. I really hope your healing hurries the heck up! I know you can’t wait to get back out there!
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You know it.
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I wish all races offered refunds, or at least deferrals. Life happens!
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I know… running is not cheap.
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I’m in total agreement with the endurance lasting! It’s just not right that giving our bodies the recovery time it needs (for an extended period…like a few weeks following a really tough training season) compromises much of the endurance we worked for.
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It comes back so slowly but goes away quickly.. not fair.
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Dry roads and a good night’s sleep are always appreciated! Being injured is never a good season. Hopefully, you will be back out there soon
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Hope so. And maybe spring will be here.
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There are so many things about being injured that are tough! Hopefully you will be back to running soon. Whenever I take time off running my endurance comes back faster than I expect, so you never know!
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That would be wonderful. But you are younger.
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This is a great list! I do hate it when you defer a race and have to pay again the following year. I mean, why? They’re already getting your money once so why again?
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I know. Pay twice for the same race!?
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