tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post2394377133826249230..comments2023-11-05T11:44:40.480+00:00Comments on Run Petra Run!: Keeping it all together.Petrarunshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-78762420747163495372011-02-13T00:12:14.652+00:002011-02-13T00:12:14.652+00:00you are doing amazing things, woman. AMAZING THING...you are doing amazing things, woman. AMAZING THINGS!<br /><br />pft to the person who doesn't like filler. <br /><br />Everyone knows the best part of the cake is the middle.jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105083650427355181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-26812933302573672052011-02-05T06:17:49.234+00:002011-02-05T06:17:49.234+00:00Well said about running being a personal thing and...Well said about running being a personal thing and not about being faster or slower than others. We are all just running our own race. :) Your running sounds like it is going really well! So glad!Amanda@runninghoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389034066639666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-29211991168614909622011-02-04T03:24:24.402+00:002011-02-04T03:24:24.402+00:00Hey my dear friend, I will always be around, so &q...Hey my dear friend, I will always be around, so "fill" me in!!!<br /><br />Great 18 miles BTW...<br /><br />besoslizzie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461437927126657873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-65077101213302805262011-02-04T00:18:04.292+00:002011-02-04T00:18:04.292+00:00Ya know, to each their own. Some people want to j...Ya know, to each their own. Some people want to just read about running as it inspires them and for whatever reason, they just don't have to time to read the filler stuff and/or has not made a personal connection with that blogger so they leave. I've noticed I've lost followers when my running was in a tailspin...oh well. Sad, but I can't do anything about it so just carry on and find others that DO want to be there no matter what. Those you make a connection with certainly don't care about filler and enjoy hearing about others entire lives!<br /><br />Glad the coaching is going so well!<br />xoJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-28454369235843537812011-02-03T17:18:06.766+00:002011-02-03T17:18:06.766+00:00Your training is going awesome. Those repeats are ...Your training is going awesome. Those repeats are fast, even the long run is fast, particularly given the hills. Hurray! You also seem very balanced and together in this post, love that, too.<br /><br />I believe people should be able to do whatever they want on their blogs, talk about running, or poop, or food, or whatever. Our job as blog readers is to share thoughts and be supportive. This does not mean that we should no disagree, but we should do that gently. And if we don't want to read a blog, well, we stop doing that, but there is no need for judgment.Running and livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057835870342142162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-24716190274445220202011-02-02T20:28:53.609+00:002011-02-02T20:28:53.609+00:00I completely agree with this post!!!! We are peopl...I completely agree with this post!!!! We are people, with lives other than running and it's our blog and we can right whatever we want! It's my party and I'll fill it with filler if I want to!<br /><br />Way to kick ass on your training!!Marathon Maritzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617226310522206108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-88384027089045048142011-02-02T16:32:04.117+00:002011-02-02T16:32:04.117+00:00Your filler is the best! In fact I'd take you...Your filler is the best! In fact I'd take your filler over your running any day. Thanks for plugging along and don't let the bastards get you down.<br /><br />I am super excited about your training - isn't having a coach just the best? Takes some huge stressful elements out of the mix, right? Still haven't bought my tix to Boston in April yet but it is still the plan to go. I can't wait to see you running the Boston Marathon!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136959009114830309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-33421877099609552222011-02-02T04:36:17.249+00:002011-02-02T04:36:17.249+00:00OOOOoooo, loved your words, Petra!
We're all j...OOOOoooo, loved your words, Petra!<br />We're all just out there trying to do our best which is really just juggling our lives and trying to keep all the balls in the air, at least that's what my life is like!<br />I love reading all kinds of blogs about all kinds of people...the ones like you who are 100% real, full of life, truth and simplicity really inspire me and keep me thinking. Thanks for that and I'm so glad your running is going well...welcome to Fabulous February, I'm sure it will bring you a lot more "life" and fun!!<br />Hugs and thanks once again!<br />megAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-62294049448411126082011-02-01T17:52:31.317+00:002011-02-01T17:52:31.317+00:00I hate the phrase "serious runner" and I...I hate the phrase "serious runner" and I agree 100% with what you posted! If people don't like what they are reading then don't read it. No need to scrutinize other peoples lives!<br /><br />Your kicking some major booty with your training lady! Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-33156878056710696842011-02-01T17:29:44.313+00:002011-02-01T17:29:44.313+00:00..and just when i was thinking of including a bit .....and just when i was thinking of including a bit more 'filler' in my own blog.... everyone is entitled to their own subjectivity. that person is better off elsewhere but personally i enjoy a bit of filler. <br /><br />great to see you enjoying your running. you've got every reason to be happy with the second half of that double session [7 x 800 repeats @ 7 min/miles/1600m at 7:11 min/mile]. keep this up and you'll be busting your own high standards.<br /><br />have a great feb, petraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-49333873983485784422011-02-01T17:27:19.989+00:002011-02-01T17:27:19.989+00:00Bring. It. On!
Oh my - if we all ONLY talked abou...Bring. It. On!<br /><br />Oh my - if we all ONLY talked about running, well... I wouldn't want to hear about it!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516566884075321281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-30743366971561541842011-02-01T17:03:48.851+00:002011-02-01T17:03:48.851+00:00Petra- you said it perfectly. We need to run our ...Petra- you said it perfectly. We need to run our OWN race and let others run theirs. I could not agree more. <br /><br />When Emz posted that, I was astounded at the idea that people think this way. What makes a serious runner? Someone that is completely consumed by running and has nothing else going on in their life? If so, consider me out. <br /><br />I emailed Emz immediately after I read that, awhile back, just to let her know that those "fillers" are what make her REAL and loveable. <br /><br />I have come to notice that some runners are very critical about running and those that participate in the sport. It bothers me although I try not to let it. Running is such a wonderful thing that brings so much joy to so many people. Why are we so harsh about it? <br /><br />Anyway, I loved this post. Eloquent and thought provoking, as always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637237011005059512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-43677271723970296532011-02-01T14:05:34.408+00:002011-02-01T14:05:34.408+00:00I always enjoy fillers. It's a great way to ge...I always enjoy fillers. It's a great way to get to know the runner even better. In fact, I can't really learn more about any runner blogger without the fillers. Having said that it's always good to read someones running is going well, like your's today, excellent!Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-19339494409910116042011-02-01T13:16:20.068+00:002011-02-01T13:16:20.068+00:00When I first saw that "Followers" featur...When I first saw that "Followers" feature roll out, I was immediately turned OFF. It seemed like some people were getting worked up over not having many followers, some were bragging about the nbr of followers they had, losing followers, etc. It made me begin to think that people were blogging for reasons other than for themselves, like it was some kind of popularity contest or business (e.g., way to attract companies to give them stuff). I'm not saying it's bad, just that that feature has helped me lose interest in blogging.<br /><br />Anyway, I continue to be happy to hear how well your training is going with your coach. Sounds like you're finding like I did that you save time and sometimes do less than you would've done on yr own but most importantly, you stay more motivated and focused. Carry on, Petra!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-58261376176156173462011-02-01T12:10:27.105+00:002011-02-01T12:10:27.105+00:00Running is part of life, not your ENTIRE life.Running is part of life, not your ENTIRE life.Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03340721120260257973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-71982944489689463122011-02-01T12:05:08.490+00:002011-02-01T12:05:08.490+00:00Amen to that! Run your won race, thats what passio...Amen to that! Run your won race, thats what passion is about, right?<br />LCAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01896602978986502318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-83917351520571806012011-02-01T10:06:39.372+00:002011-02-01T10:06:39.372+00:00I'm a bit angry that you can actually lose a f...I'm a bit angry that you can actually lose a follower because you aren't a serious runner in his/her eyes.<br /><br />The blogs I love the most are the ones that are about running and the daily life of those who write the blogs. I love reading about how people who live in other countries live and do things. It's the personal touch in a blog that's keeps coming me back. <br />In the past I even unfollowed a few blogs that were only about running and nothing else, gets boring after a while.<br /><br />So keep on writing about running and everything else you are doing. I like it!Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.com