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BA_Sadie.

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How far is too far?

Just Because: Pro; Number of posts : 496
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Post n°1

How far is too far?

by Just Because Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:03 pm

This has been bugging me for a few days and I would like your imput on it

We all have had to make sacrifices in order to get where we are today, (skipping a party because you had a race the next morning etc.) but when does it cross the line from dedication to a point where you are missing out?

JB

amherst_xc: All-Pro; Number of posts : 536
Age : 31
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800m Time : 2:15
5000m XC Time : 18:54
Half-Marathon Time : 9000
Registration date : 2008-06-19

Post n°2

Re: How far is too far?

by amherst_xc Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:19 pm

only you can answer that question

runner_dude: Elite; Number of posts : 1524
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Post n°3

Re: How far is too far?

by runner_dude Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:19 pm

When it starts taking away from things that are more important, such as school.

hxc: Elite; Number of posts : 1220
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Post n°4

Re: How far is too far?

by hxc Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:21 pm

With food, there's no point where you missed out. You don't wake up in the morning and say "Wow! I'm glad I ate that cake last night!"

But if someone offers you some candy and you're like "lol no im a runner i dont need empty calories", thats too far because you'll be a loser and nobody will like you.

TnF_T: Pro; Number of posts : 323
Age : 33
Mile Time : 431 in a snowy, windy, hurricane like storm, up hill, blindfolded, after 3 big macs and didn't try
Registration date : 2008-06-05

Post n°5

Re: How far is too far?

by TnF_T Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:27 pm

WHO THE FUCK WOULD PUT OFSAA ON HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!!!

(just because will get this...possibly runnerdude)

Through_the_Pain

Through_the_Pain: Pro; Number of posts : 496
Age : 32
Location : New York City
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Class : 2010
Registration date : 2008-06-05

Post n°6

Re: How far is too far?

by Through_the_Pain Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:20 pm

amherst_xc wrote:only you can answer that question

Very deep

I agree if it messes up your school life.Social life not so much because they are replaced by ur team

running_violet: All-Pro; Number of posts : 930
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Registration date : 2008-06-24

Post n°7

Re: How far is too far?

by running_violet Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:53 pm

i don't know.

i still eat candy Razz

Razz

Just Because: Pro; Number of posts : 496
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Post n°8

Re: How far is too far?

by Just Because Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:57 pm

TnF_T wrote:WHO THE FUCK WOULD PUT OFSAA ON HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!!!

(just because will get this...possibly runnerdude)

OFSAA track was on our school's prom night last year but yeah, you work so hard to get there and then you realize you are missing out on something else.

runner_dude: Elite; Number of posts : 1524
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Post n°9

Re: How far is too far?

by runner_dude Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:10 pm

TnF_T wrote:WHO THE FUCK WOULD PUT OFSAA ON HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!!!

(just because will get this...possibly runnerdude)

Because they're stupid. How far do you have to travel for the OFSAA meet?

AudienceOfOne

AudienceOfOne: Admin; Number of posts : 5377
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Post n°10

Re: How far is too far?

by AudienceOfOne Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:11 pm

When it starts interfering with higher priorities.

Pinthin: Elite; Number of posts : 2888
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Post n°11

Re: How far is too far?

by Pinthin Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:54 pm

when you start losing friends because you never see them, due to running all the time =/

hmm and yeah when you start turning down candy ^, there is nothing wrong with eating healthy buut its just hs sports. Neutral

Neutral

Through_the_Pain

Through_the_Pain: Pro; Number of posts : 496
Age : 32
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Post n°12

Re: How far is too far?

by Through_the_Pain Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:23 pm

Track takes a huge toll on my wallet i only get $20 a week. I end the wek with like 2.Ive been meaning to by a foam roller for months now but i cant afford it.

TnF_T: Pro; Number of posts : 323
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Post n°13

Re: How far is too far?

by TnF_T Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:16 pm

the ofsaa meet is like 7 hours away from me...maybe i wont even make it, never know

Running With Scissors

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Post n°14

Re: How far is too far?

by Running With Scissors Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:48 pm

When you turn down a hot girl to go running.

eternally_running

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Post n°15

Re: How far is too far?

by eternally_running Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:52 am

xc running gal wrote:i don't know.

i still eat candy

haha..mee too...mostly at football games..lol Very Happy

Very Happy

well, xc and running are a big part of my life...For me, i gave to work it around my schedule...or my schedule around xc..ya.
like this saturday is Homecoming, but we have a leauge meet. My friends and i had plans of sleeping over, and hanging out till it was time to get ready for HC..but now, the sleepover is out of the pic cause i know i wont sleep, and i need rest before my race.

AudienceOfOne

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Post n°16

Re: How far is too far?

by AudienceOfOne Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:58 pm

ATribeCalledGreg wrote:I'll paraphrase a line from the Disney movie about skating, Brink!.

"Running is something you do, not who you are."

When you forget that, you've gone too far.

i agree.

Just Because: Pro; Number of posts : 496
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Post n°17

Re: How far is too far?

by Just Because Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:40 pm

ATribeCalledGreg wrote:I'll paraphrase a line from the Disney movie about skating, Brink!.

"Running is something you do, not who you are."

When you forget that, you've gone too far.

good line but do you guys see running as something important to you or is it just a means to occupy your time

BA_Sadie.: Elite; Number of posts : 2445
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Post n°18

Re: How far is too far?

by BA_Sadie. Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:20 pm

ATribeCalledGreg wrote:I'll paraphrase a line from the Disney movie about skating, Brink!.

"Running is something you do, not who you are."

When you forget that, you've gone too far.

ha thats an amazing movie.

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Post n°19

Re: How far is too far?

by xotrackkgirl Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:03 pm

runnings good, but when thats all you do... you gotta take a step back and balance out your life with friends, school, family, etc.

whenhen: Elite; Number of posts : 1567
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Post n°20

Re: How far is too far?

by whenhen Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:06 pm

Just Because wrote:

ATribeCalledGreg wrote:I'll paraphrase a line from the Disney movie about skating, Brink!.

"Running is something you do, not who you are."

When you forget that, you've gone too far.

good line but do you guys see running as something important to you or is it just a means to occupy your time

It's kind of both for me.
If I ever had to give up running I'd be devastated because it provides stability, a chance to get away from stuff, and amazing memories. All of those things makes running a central aspect of my life.
Yet at the same time, I view running as a time occupier.

iWearNikes: Pro; Number of posts : 423
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Post n°21

Re: How far is too far?

by iWearNikes Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:29 pm

the view from the top is worth the journey it took to get there

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Post n°22

Re: How far is too far?

by runner100 Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:58 pm

well it all depends if running is really that important to you? it is for me.

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