tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post7641159068559417165..comments2023-11-02T09:03:44.393-04:00Comments on The Happy Runner: Time, time, time.Felice Devinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-44185814505633790942009-05-03T09:53:00.000-04:002009-05-03T09:53:00.000-04:00i'm late on this one, but nice post! this is some...i'm late on this one, but nice post! this is something that everyone has to struggle with.<br /><br />i have some serious laundry to do today :)<br /><br />although please tell me i'm not the only one who has sifted through the 'dirty' pile to find a dry, only SOMEWHAT gross sports bra to wear on a run. i don't condone this practice and hate doing it, but sometimes it just can't be helped!sarah (SHU)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09785177204149427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-89799067980313310612009-05-01T21:11:00.000-04:002009-05-01T21:11:00.000-04:00great tips - communicate!! that's a good one!great tips - communicate!! that's a good one!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-45915031074786093692009-05-01T20:43:00.000-04:002009-05-01T20:43:00.000-04:00I only do laundry when I run out of running socks....I only do laundry when I run out of running socks.ChickenUnderwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025866506646843697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-46791510944008142352009-05-01T16:43:00.000-04:002009-05-01T16:43:00.000-04:00"If running is something that is important to you,..."If running is something that is important to you, then you'll find time for it."...this is what I say to people who say they want to run but don't have time for it.I Run for Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557777279127579648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-86397984579593792482009-05-01T11:40:00.000-04:002009-05-01T11:40:00.000-04:00I never blow dry either. My time is much better sp...I never blow dry either. My time is much better spent somewhere else!<br /><br />I hear you on the workout clothes. Sometimes I forget, and it does suck!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04912893452584170970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-32198304194862844262009-05-01T10:16:00.000-04:002009-05-01T10:16:00.000-04:00Haha.. the laundry thing. Yeah, I go out kind of ...Haha.. the laundry thing. Yeah, I go out kind of sketchy on bad days.. I really try not to, though, because I can't really run away from my own stench. :)raulgonemobilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929786829281987841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-79822145230885886572009-05-01T08:30:00.000-04:002009-05-01T08:30:00.000-04:00I agree with and identify so much with number 4; I...I agree with and identify so much with number 4; I also focused much of TiaRT on that!<br /><br />And like you and many others, I hate putting laundry away!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-55701797359327730782009-04-30T21:18:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:18:00.000-04:00Great post with excellent tips, girl!
I have no s...Great post with excellent tips, girl!<br /><br />I have no shame. I've worn dirty running clothes :)<br /><br />I hate the laundry THAT much. Especially the folding.<br /><br />I'll wash the kids' clothes before my stuff.joyRuNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033973041471006513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-3696991558058775472009-04-30T20:39:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:39:00.000-04:00Yeah, dirty laundry has become my ultimate running...Yeah, dirty laundry has become my ultimate running nemesis...Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004677338036439657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-64356083372514022502009-04-30T20:35:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:35:00.000-04:00Great tips. Especially the part about you being t...Great tips. Especially the part about you being the ruler of your own time.X-Country2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543524827265377886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-14897949025062923562009-04-30T20:23:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:23:00.000-04:00hahaha Definitely in agreement with #3 - I had no ...hahaha Definitely in agreement with #3 - I had no clean sports bras or gym towels this morning. Probably should've checked that last night before I set my alarm for 5 am?! ugh. <br />Went anyway - cheers for running tops with the "built in" bra that I never wear. that was clean. <br /><br />I also love #1! It definitely makes it easier when those around you know - hey, this is important!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-37216720282181915272009-04-30T20:19:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:19:00.000-04:00Excellent post, and flexibility is a biggie for me...Excellent post, and flexibility is a biggie for me. With a 10yo in karate, basketball, and a bf who plays football and hockey, and me running, it's a juggling act all in itself. i don't beat myself up if i miss a run. not worth it.Mel-2nd Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-55879777869282099012009-04-30T18:49:00.000-04:002009-04-30T18:49:00.000-04:00Great tips! It's difficult. I suffer from runner...Great tips! It's difficult. I suffer from runners guilt sometimes, but the fam is super-cool w/ the running so it's great!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416267278525394574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-46648660567996440272009-04-30T16:47:00.000-04:002009-04-30T16:47:00.000-04:00I know I need to work on time (and priority) manag...I know I need to work on time (and priority) management. Thanks for the great tips!<br /><br />(We can't keep up with the running laundry at our house! Like MCM, I tend to just hang my dirty stuff as soon as I take it off. It may not be clean for next time, but ti will be dry! heh)Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-54732836991055972432009-04-30T16:33:00.000-04:002009-04-30T16:33:00.000-04:00LOL at the laundry issue. I hang up my running br...LOL at the laundry issue. I hang up my running bras (the only thing i don't have enough of to get through a week) after I run, so that if I haven't managed to do a load of laundry, I can re-wear a dirty one. Luckily, I run by myself, so no one has to smell me. LOLMCM Mamahttp://mcmmama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-11621630352563336862009-04-30T15:27:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:27:00.000-04:00Great tips. Except I would change #3 to "be okay ...Great tips. Except I would change #3 to "be okay with wearing dirty running clothes." I like to keep the bar low. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-25379335794296405522009-04-30T15:13:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:13:00.000-04:00Great tips Felice! You rock. I really like the lin...Great tips Felice! You rock. I really like the line about ruling our own time. I sometimes oddly forget that :)Chic Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670504238110246108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-64943298557945705722009-04-30T15:11:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:11:00.000-04:00I didn't even think of the laundry thing. I actua...I didn't even think of the laundry thing. I actually find it not that difficult to keep my running clothes clean (but running is a priority!!), but I have days where the running stuff is clean and I have nothing to wear to work. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512369678051380428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-42140650938327383192009-04-30T15:06:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:06:00.000-04:00You make some very good points. I really like the ...You make some very good points. I really like the be flexible. I make it a point to schedule time for my workouts just like anything else I need to get, but even with some sort of organization things pop up and you kind of have to go with the flow.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569557159011147033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-17829780005758300432009-04-30T14:15:00.001-04:002009-04-30T14:15:00.001-04:00great tips! all you running-mom's are very inspira...great tips! all you running-mom's are very inspiration in how you find time to run as much as you do and keep a household alive. :) i feel overwhelmed with myself + chores as it is!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-16859632998053594042009-04-30T14:15:00.000-04:002009-04-30T14:15:00.000-04:00I love "you're the ruler when it comes to your tim...I love "you're the ruler when it comes to your time. For real." :) <br /><br />And: I never blow-dry. I'd much rather sleep 10 extra minutes and blast the heat on my way to work. Frizz McFlathair? So be it.tfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735303292996192352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-78835015478825752722009-04-30T14:10:00.000-04:002009-04-30T14:10:00.000-04:00LOVE LOVE the laundry tip...I keep buying more gea...LOVE LOVE the laundry tip...I keep buying more gear so I can go longer between washing. Running 4-5 days a week and only having 3 "good" sports bras and running socks is a pain :)Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.com