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Flashback Friday: 6 Word Running Memoir

October 29, 2010 by MCM Mama 17 Comments

Back in 2008, in the days of Take it and Run Thursday, I wrote a six word running memoir.  At the time, my running fell into four “time periods” in my life.  I hadn’t run my first marathon at that point, I’d only been blogging for a short while, and the running path ahead of me was unmarked.
Here are the four that I wrote then:
Running off the beer and wine.

Yeah, that was my college running. It was all about running on the weekdays so I could drink what I wanted on the weekends. It sort of worked LOL.

Running to wear my skinny clothes.


Once I was out in the real world, I just wanted to stay in my small suits. I like the way I looked and I ran purely to stay that way. I ran 30 minutes, 3 maybe 4 times a week. I have no idea how fast and never noticed distances. It was all about weight maintenance.


Running out of darkness into light.

After I had my first son, I experienced postpartum depression. At the six week point, I called my doctor to get a prescription for an anti-depressant. They couldn’t fit me in for a few days and I needed something RIGHT AWAY, so I jumped on the treadmill. I never ended up going in to the doctor as I felt improvement that very first day and after a few weeks, felt like I was able to cope again. With my second son, I started running as soon as the midwives gave me the o.k. and stopped the slide downwards before it got too bad. Even now, Beer Geek can tell when I need to get out there and run.

Late to the party. As usual.

I didn’t start running in races until Shoo was 18 months old. I had never run more than 4 miles at a time. A friend talked me into an 8K race. It was REALLY cold. I wasn’t sure I could finish it. I LOVED it and I was hooked. I can’t believe I missed the fun all these years! Now I’ve run a couple of 10Ks, a five miler, a ten miler, a half marathon and I’m training for the Marine Corps Marathon. Maybe I’ll actually place in my age bracket when I move up in a couple of years. LOL

And now I feel like I’ve added a fifth segment:

Running as a way of life.

Today, I am attending the RRCA running coach certification class.  I’ve already taken care of my CPR requirement.  I have a friend who coaches who wants me to coach with him.  I’ve been volunteering and running with a local running store for almost a year.  This week marks the two year anniversary of my first marathon.  Running is no longer what I do to stay sane (ok, it does still do that).  Now it is an integral part of my life and I’m taking my first steps towards making it my career.

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  1. Abby says

    October 29, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I love this.

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  2. Julie says

    October 29, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Awesome! Good luck with your class:) You are going to do great!

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  3. Lisa says

    October 29, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    excellent. so much conveyed in 6 little words

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  4. Steel Springs says

    October 29, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    It's fun to see how your running has changed with your life. Fun idea!

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  5. Sun Runner says

    October 29, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Oh my gosh, I totally forgot about Take It And Run Thursdays! I also did a six-word memoir post way back when.Thanks for the memories!

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  6. TMB @ RACING WITH BABES says

    October 29, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Love this post!Have fun at the class. You are going to LOVE it!

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  7. P says

    October 29, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    What an excellent post!! Enjoy your class, you're going to be a fantastic coach!

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  8. misszippy says

    October 29, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    I love the road you've been down…enjoy the class (stretch as much as possible in the breaks!).

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  9. Deanna - The Unnatural Mother says

    October 29, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    LOVE LOVE this post!!!

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  10. Scarlett Elliewood says

    October 29, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    This is a great post! I think it's pretty amazing when you realize it's not about weight loss, it's about sanity and mental health. I am so much happier now that I run A LOT.

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  11. Marlene says

    October 29, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    That last one is a keeper for sure.

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  12. Char says

    October 29, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    There are so many reasons to run. It's interesting to see how your reasons have evolved.

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  13. Rene' says

    October 29, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Have so much fun at the class. I learned so much!

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  14. ajh says

    October 29, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    I like these. Sounds like you have been blogging for awhile.

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  15. Johann says

    October 30, 2010 at 10:24 am

    I like this. Interesting how your reasons to run changed over the years. I like the "way of life" addition. Enjoy the class.

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  16. Jamie says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    love this! i actually remember reading your original 4. love that you added a 5th!

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  17. LMC says

    October 31, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    This is a great post! That's an impressive transformation you've experienced. Good for you and thanks for sharing! Hope the class went well!

    Reply
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