tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post7323211644981419176..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: Why I Run: TOTRGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-36445288224445909812015-04-22T12:12:20.543-07:002015-04-22T12:12:20.543-07:00This was so fun to read - I love that first photo!...This was so fun to read - I love that first photo! I did track for a couple of years in high school but was a sprinter, so I still always thought I didn't really like running... but I know exactly what you mean about needing a "thing". When I got into running at about age 26 it definitely gave me that. Love having personal goals to work toward with it, and seeing results! Still very impressed with people who do marathons though - just halfs for me :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889053991942318298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-75986184347291877482015-04-22T04:29:16.139-07:002015-04-22T04:29:16.139-07:00Haha thank you!! And thanks for hosting..I loved t...Haha thank you!! And thanks for hosting..I loved this topic :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-88326986385206444292015-04-21T20:40:43.342-07:002015-04-21T20:40:43.342-07:00Impressive running history! I never really ran muc...Impressive running history! I never really ran much until after I had kids - an age I'm pretty sure you haven't even hit yet LOL. Glad you brought running back into your life.MCM Mama Runshttp://mcmmamaruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-69126660678329758172015-04-21T18:36:32.429-07:002015-04-21T18:36:32.429-07:00It's crazy how everyone's running journey ...It's crazy how everyone's running journey is so different yet we end up in the same place! It's such a universal sport. That always amazed me! And yes. Clothes are a huge motivation to run!!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-18942395226583814992015-04-21T18:35:15.118-07:002015-04-21T18:35:15.118-07:00Luckily my mom was very diligent and photographed ...Luckily my mom was very diligent and photographed everything growing up! Thank goodness :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-50605037880989411922015-04-21T18:34:30.336-07:002015-04-21T18:34:30.336-07:00Ahh yes the bike shorts...glad we're over that...Ahh yes the bike shorts...glad we're over that phase! Thanks for hosting :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-16576677726388347142015-04-21T18:33:41.385-07:002015-04-21T18:33:41.385-07:00Same with me! It's the best :)Same with me! It's the best :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-46376798478331453972015-04-21T18:05:42.323-07:002015-04-21T18:05:42.323-07:00I loved reading your running story! I didn't k...I loved reading your running story! I didn't know you have been a running star practically since you were 8! I'm always amazed at runners like you who have have a natural talent for & love for running. My love for running is very recent & definitely acquired. I run to challenge my body & mind, to be outside & enjoying nature...and to buy running clothes, ha ha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-86039768595422273942015-04-21T16:17:07.956-07:002015-04-21T16:17:07.956-07:00I LOVE this! hahaah I love all those white cotton ...I LOVE this! hahaah I love all those white cotton t-shirts. I bet they are much less expensive than lulu lemon. running has always been something I love, too! I have always wanted to do races and I envy all the races you seem to have done. And that is awesome you have so many photos of running throughout the years so you can always remember those details and days :)<br /><br />Xo<br />Candace<br /><a title="Lovely Little Rants" href="http://lovelylittlerants.com/" rel="nofollow">Lovely Little Rants</a><br />Candace Shiflethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247825893132423868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-63137196774177742712015-04-21T16:13:15.568-07:002015-04-21T16:13:15.568-07:00What a great running history and I love all of tho...What a great running history and I love all of those photos! I remember doing my runs in cotton t-shirts and bike shorts! And all of those are great reasons to run! Thanks for linking up with us!Professor SnuggleSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15156264930123746798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-17666233542098615392015-04-21T14:18:34.151-07:002015-04-21T14:18:34.151-07:00Running definitely helps to make me happier. Its ...Running definitely helps to make me happier. Its also a great stress reliever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-18865830855496063282015-04-21T12:26:31.971-07:002015-04-21T12:26:31.971-07:00That's great to hear! I would rather pass on ...That's great to hear! I would rather pass on my love for running and get more people started on their journey than win another race. I'm so happy I'm helping you like it more!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-10390751154414240022015-04-21T12:25:44.130-07:002015-04-21T12:25:44.130-07:00That would be awesome! Can't wait to hear you...That would be awesome! Can't wait to hear your history :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-10368683139966801682015-04-21T11:39:05.140-07:002015-04-21T11:39:05.140-07:00We have such similar stories! I can't wait to ...We have such similar stories! I can't wait to meet IRL one day and share some! Such a great story!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593875987638360434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-78361798643033829792015-04-21T10:53:03.356-07:002015-04-21T10:53:03.356-07:00Love this love story to running. I wish I loved it...Love this love story to running. I wish I loved it that much! I am getting to like it better, and reading your posts helps a lot!carissajadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804427080422524884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-12126217074385035392015-04-21T09:23:47.536-07:002015-04-21T09:23:47.536-07:00That's so interesting how different you two ar...That's so interesting how different you two are, yet you're both big runners now! Dan also grew up in a not-so-active family, and didn't start running til he met me. Thanks for sharing!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-66531701246117189272015-04-21T09:22:55.600-07:002015-04-21T09:22:55.600-07:00That's so cool....it helps a lot when your fam...That's so cool....it helps a lot when your family is also involved and understands your addiction :PGretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-77290282017697613962015-04-21T09:22:23.979-07:002015-04-21T09:22:23.979-07:00That's a great story! I love reading your rac...That's a great story! I love reading your race recaps...you're such an inspiration :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-15972662722028394332015-04-21T09:21:38.331-07:002015-04-21T09:21:38.331-07:00I understand that completely. It felt more like a...I understand that completely. It felt more like a chore or something back in HS, now it feels like a choice with less pressure so I enjoy it much more!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-65268202883020331812015-04-21T09:21:00.047-07:002015-04-21T09:21:00.047-07:00Thanks, Janelle!Thanks, Janelle!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-19525001418640921612015-04-21T09:20:44.360-07:002015-04-21T09:20:44.360-07:00I'm glad that you enjoyed it :)I'm glad that you enjoyed it :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-49332810362252840912015-04-21T08:11:47.874-07:002015-04-21T08:11:47.874-07:00Wow - I had no idea you had such a history of runn...Wow - I had no idea you had such a history of running! I enjoyed the recap. My family is not active at all, and so even now, they don't really get excited about my races or understand why I spend so much time training. Mike's parents, on the other hand, were super active and they would always attend races together as family and his sister still meets their dad once a week to go for a run around the park. I kind of wish I could had that kind of relationship with my sister & parents growing up, or that I could do something like that now. Oh well, maybe someday if we end up in the same city as Mike's parents (they're from Australia), we can meet them too each week for a family run!Alison (Fueling for Fitness)http://fuelingforfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-88929845147918974662015-04-21T07:27:00.014-07:002015-04-21T07:27:00.014-07:00I love hearing why people started to run!! I ran t...I love hearing why people started to run!! I ran the 800 meters in highschool too, it was my favorite event. I started running almost the same reason as you. I had family members that did it and once I started I was hooked. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418405087117871225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-20419786832328251332015-04-21T06:42:23.498-07:002015-04-21T06:42:23.498-07:00Isn't it amazing how your mindset changed? I ...Isn't it amazing how your mindset changed? I started running in my early 40s because basically I was looking for "something". The only big thing I had in my life was water skiing and you can't do that year round. I needed a challenge...something to do with myself. Your happy running pic is awesome!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-48106448151939263042015-04-21T05:45:53.819-07:002015-04-21T05:45:53.819-07:00Great write up. I think sometimes we just all nee...Great write up. I think sometimes we just all need a break from something. I never loved running when I did sports because it was never made to be fun. Once I got back into running and saw I was doing it for me and I was calling the shots, I loved it right then and there.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.com