Comments on: Glory Days

By: Randi Jensen

Randi Jensen — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:07:25 +0000

Nice to hear someone else in this world didn’t do so hot in gym. I actually managed a few F’s no lie.. It took plenty of work.. I refused to run. I always hated it, I used to wheez so bad, I thought I was out of shape. Somewhere around the age of 14 or 15 I just said NO! While pregnant with my daughter I was finally diagnosed with Asthma. I finished an Ironman Triathlon in 2001. My son also has it ,and we made sure he got the Meds he needs to compete, run and play. Mom’s listen to your kids when they wheeze!! I hope my Gym teachers are reading this.

By: Juls

Juls — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:34 +0000

Well said, Jeanne. We all have to start somewhere and YOU have come a long way.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:02:57 +0000

At 50+ wisdom seems to be what it is all about and hip hurrah for you to keep trying and working at it….I worked at doing tennis and swimming a long the way but was never good enough for the team, but I like moving so much now and speed walk 6 miles three mornings a week, do weights class 2 mornings a week and Thai Chi/pilantes 1 morning a week and swimming a mile 3 mornings. I like how good I feel even though loosing weight is not happening for me, I feel like I will not need so much assistance as a senior if I keep going and doing my best. I like too how sharp my thinking and mind are after exercise and good food. The rewards are better than the disappointments. Hopefully I will someday be able to get some really good/comfortable clothing to work out in as now there are not many options and no long term care insurance…maybe I will not need it if I keep running on? That would be the best – Ill show ‘em!
Keep on running. And thank you for the post.

By: colette

colette — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:20:59 +0000

Back in 2002, I got the crazy idea of running a marathon. I was fairly athletic as a kid, but never considered myself a runner, either. I thought that training and running for a cause would make it worth the effort, so I signed up for the Joints in Motion training team, which raises money for the Arthritis Foundation. After I signed up, I found out that I have a form of arthritis in my knees called Osgood-Schlatter disease–have had it since I was an 11-year-old. When I am people watching, I can tell who has it–the telltale “knobby-knees” are pretty obvious! The fact that I saw my condition on the long list of forms of arthritis sent to me by the Arthritis Foundation made it seem like I was meant to take part in this challenge. I must say that I met some amazing people in the process. One ended up becoming a close friend who walked her marathon–she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at a young age. The training and the experience taught me that I can accomplish big things if I set a goal and commit to it. All the training paid off and I completed my very first marathon up in Anchorage, AK on a gorgeous August day. I didn’t set any land speed records, but holy-moly I finished the thing–and ran the entire way! Since then, I did another marathon in San Diego, but now favor hiking off road trails to running. However, I will never forget these experiences. It raised my awareness of living a healthier lifestyle, so I can do the things I want to in life. At 38, I am beginning to see the toll life can take on the body. My mom just had rotator cuff surgery and will need double knee replacements in the near future. I want to make sure that I try and take the best care of this one body I have in life–keeping active is going to increase the chances I will get to enjoy it better and longer!

By: ann

ann — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:33:46 +0000

Way to go! You never know where you might find happiness. It’s fun and scary to take a risk and grow. For me exercise is a way of breaking loose from all the life sucking problems that weigh me down. Its my friend. It soothes me and strengthens me in the tough times and never makes me feel bad about myself. Congrads and keep the faith sista!

By: Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:06:40 +0000

What a wonderful and timely article. As I finished a 3 mile run this morning my thoughts turned to how long I’ll be able to keep running a part of my life. Some days it great and some days it’s as if you feel down right attacked by yourself! Thanks for the reminder to always remember it’s process, the journey, and the trying that matter most.

By: Clair

Clair — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:17:39 +0000

Jeanne –

I just listened to the podcast – great recommendation! Now to get motivated to run in the heat of Oklahoma…

By: Runner Susan

Runner Susan — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:59:35 +0000

Oh Jeanne, I’m so proud of you! Now I can say I know someone famous.

By: jeanne mccann

jeanne mccann — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:05:16 +0000

It’s fabulous reading all these stories!! You are all amazing women, and your stories just blow me away. You all should have your own blogs! Thanks to Title Nine for featuring my story. If I can do it, believe me, anyone can!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:56:18 +0000

You ROCK Clair!
Keep an eye out for the Mother’s Day Title 9K next year…it may be right up your alley.
Here’s some info from the 2008 run:
http://www.titlenine.com/title9k

The training schedules there could be a helpful guideline as you start training for your 10k this fall too:)