tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post8138157949689957183..comments2022-10-20T04:55:10.870-04:00Comments on got lactate?: NOT Part of the PlanRon Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14031698331400719039noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-61996438205797171552010-04-14T21:17:56.401-04:002010-04-14T21:17:56.401-04:00Oh, you sweet man, I'm sorry you're having...Oh, you sweet man, I'm sorry you're having to wrestle with these huge issues and memories. I can understand much of what you describe in your father, my mother was someone I wished would have been different than the way she was and while I fought against her for so many years, openly, as you did with your dad, in the end, people are who they'll be.<br /><br />You have absolutely no worries of following in your father's footsteps. You're already 180 degrees away from his parental skills, words aren't even required to show that, your family photos prove that out - lots of love, right up on the surface for all to see.<br /><br />Speaking of footsteps, you're going to take some amazing ones in a few short days and I'm excited as hell to get to meet you finally. Counting down until "good luck" is said in person. :-)Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-42358413019673400512010-04-14T08:25:37.855-04:002010-04-14T08:25:37.855-04:00ESG
I haven't followed your blog in the past b...ESG<br />I haven't followed your blog in the past but clicked over to read about Boston 2 Big Sur after I saw it on your signature line on RWOL. <br />I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your father-I had no idea that this had happened but then really all I know about you is from your running related posting.<br />Anyway, I am not the really a great communicator, so when I read this posting, I realized that much of what you had written echoed my relationship with my father. I certainly have never been able to express my thoughts and emotions to anyone in such a clear manner as you have captured here.<br /><br />My dad died eleven years ago, and it gets easier I suppose, but I am constantly reminded of my relationship with him as I raise my own kids and like you,"I find myself sometimes paralyzed at the thought that I will repeat my father's mistakes." <br /><br />Not sure what my point is here,and I think I am the one rambling, but from the very little I know about you, you have the character and strength to see some positive in all this. <br /><br />I'll sign off saying sorry again about your father, and good luck in Boston and Big Sur.<br /><br />pneagle<br />PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009426193079179021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-56837543865367676552010-04-13T21:52:13.935-04:002010-04-13T21:52:13.935-04:00Ron,
I'm sorry. I was one of those "keep ...Ron,<br />I'm sorry. I was one of those "keep the memories" people. I was thinking of what would comfort me in your situation, which is never a wise idea. <br /><br />I don't have children, but I've been around them to know a little bit. Your will and drive to be a good father and husband will get you the relationship that you desire with your loved ones. Just being aware of your past and the things you want to accomplish will happen(if they haven't already).<br /><br />Taking it one day at a time is not a cliche. It's a good, solid life strategy. <br /><br />I'm sending you strength and comfort. Enjoy yourself on Monday; you deserve it!!!!L.A. Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697035798338739693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-42945138821824589942010-04-13T11:32:07.185-04:002010-04-13T11:32:07.185-04:00That was such a genuine post, and I appreciated re...That was such a genuine post, and I appreciated reading it. I really do hope that the pain fades and you can find some peace. I am sure you are a great husband and father--the fact that you are worrying about it tells me so. Can't wait to meet you this weekend and/or Monday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943135672106729082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-44879585922590849652010-04-12T15:43:16.667-04:002010-04-12T15:43:16.667-04:00Ron,
Thanks for your honest reflections about the ...Ron,<br />Thanks for your honest reflections about the loss of your father. The swirl and fog that come with the immediacy of grief is hard to navigate, and only the passing of time brings clarity, or what may pass for clarity. <br />The relationships that you write about are so much more important than running, but since I "know" you mainly as a runner, my thoughts qickly return to your Boston race. I hope you are able to rest and prepare, so that you can have a great experience, the one that you have worked so hard for. <br />You wrote that people wishing you peace and strength helped. So I wish you peace and strength. Seriously.<br /><br />Good luck. Hang in there. <br /><br />-Jayjaysummer4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15032029450920994933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-52622920130646798752010-04-12T14:47:00.022-04:002010-04-12T14:47:00.022-04:00Ron, thanks for this.
Loosing a parent is tough, e...Ron, thanks for this.<br />Loosing a parent is tough, expected, not expected. There really is no way to get ready for this, the emotions you feel now, the ones that will come up along the road.<br />I have though about you a lot since last week.<br />Your relationship with your dad sounds very familiar to me, and I too lost my dad right before a very big race. It did help me to have another focus and I hope it helps you too.<br />Hang in there. While you feel like your foundation has been shaken, you're not alone.<br />I look forward to seeing you this weekend.<br />-AudraDogPoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327526459418951405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-75336413616442049252010-04-12T13:50:09.814-04:002010-04-12T13:50:09.814-04:00Hey Ron-
I appreciate you sharing your heart and ...Hey Ron-<br /><br />I appreciate you sharing your heart and thoughts about your father's passing and am sorry for your loss. I am not going to try to wave a magic wand and make you feel "all better," but I am going to tell you something else. You're a great person and friend. <br /><br />Enjoy Boston, you've worked your ass off for a long time for that little slice of 3 hours and some change. You don't need me to tell you that life can be fleeting. What we choose to do with it is up to us. Your strength and determination has gotten you this far. Let it take over on the 19th.screaminzabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519702001471982826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-34761370591962764132010-04-12T12:14:46.457-04:002010-04-12T12:14:46.457-04:00I don't see any drivel in what you had to say-...I don't see any drivel in what you had to say-just very honest words about everything you've been thinking and feeling the past week. I haven't experience the loss of a parent first hand so I can only imagine how complicated it all is, but can identify with the challenging parent/child relationship and being worried about forging better relationships with spouses and children. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing everything about your journey, Ron. I completely admire how you're trying to get through each day as best you can.TiredMamaRunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17423159147507047828noreply@blogger.com