tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post6557658039187515071..comments2023-04-05T02:31:44.650-07:00Comments on Faster Bunny Running Blog: Hard Work Beats Talent?Margot (fasterbunnyblog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-69349542404305148082013-04-05T06:07:23.501-07:002013-04-05T06:07:23.501-07:00Great post! You made a lot of interesting points, ...Great post! You made a lot of interesting points, and I like what Sarah added above about talent being more than just speed. In my own life, I've definitely seen it both ways - especially (like you said) on high school cross country and track teams. There was one particular runner on my cross country team who was so talented - naturally fast without even working. But she wasted it...like, she didn't NEED to work hard, so why would she? It used to bug me so much because I'd work my butt off while she slacked and then she'd go and kill me in the next race. However - it did catch up to her eventually. I think having natural talent gives you a big leg up on the rest of the field. But just because you DON'T have as much natural talent, it doesn't mean that you don't have a chance. There's a lot to be said about hard work, dedication, and passion. To be a truly great runner, you need them all.Laurenhttp://www.healthontherun.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-84082167114513623062013-04-03T22:56:18.961-07:002013-04-03T22:56:18.961-07:00love this post Margot. :)
I do believe there are...love this post Margot. :)<br /><br />I do believe there are runners who were "born to run" & are naturally blessed with great biomechanics. They're beautiful to watch. Stride, form, etc. For the most of us & for me it's taken hard work, day in & day out. When I step out in the a.m. I always tell myself..."well, it's a good thing I love to do this." The day I stop enjoying the runs will be the day I pick a different hobby. I feel like my running has improved over the years. Maybe because next month I'll be 37. I know that I'm getting older & if I compared myself to when I started running in my 20's (that whole age grade thing) there's an improvement. Running has changed for me over the years. I've learned to appreciate my ability, not take it for granted & not compare myself to other runners. When the race starts it just me & the clock. We're all different. One thing we all have in common is determination. When I turn 40 I hope to still be able to run well & I'm sure running will take a different shape for me then. I hope by then my kids will have picked up the sport. I'd love to wait for them at *their* finish lines, volunteer & give back. I could go on & on. :) I don't think there's really a secret to being good, great or awesome. When you cross the finish line(s) & you ask yourself..."did I do my best?" and you can answer "YES." than that's all you can ask for! :) xoPamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-79159911036896165122013-04-03T18:19:27.652-07:002013-04-03T18:19:27.652-07:00I pay a visit day-to-day a few sites and informati...I pay a visit day-to-day a few sites and information <br />sites to read content, except this webpage provides feature based articles.<br /><br /><br />Feel free to surf to my page ... <a href="http://wiki.brg-schoren.ac.at/europa_en/index.php?title=check_my_blog3771587" rel="nofollow">quality english golden info</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-20778810703091430902013-04-03T07:31:26.809-07:002013-04-03T07:31:26.809-07:00Amen sister.
We can't both have E. Jager so...Amen sister. <br /><br />We can't both have E. Jager so I challenge you to a fight where only one of us will walk away with this piece of steeplechasing sexiness. Margot (fasterbunnyblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-26940285024881916072013-04-03T07:28:49.279-07:002013-04-03T07:28:49.279-07:00I love that you have your own sample size in your ...I love that you have your own sample size in your kids :). <br /><br />I think especially when you are a kid, it's easy to excel just by being naturally awesome. Margot (fasterbunnyblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-12596170796294186102013-04-03T07:27:52.934-07:002013-04-03T07:27:52.934-07:00Agree. Patience is something I need to work on th...Agree. Patience is something I need to work on the most...Margot (fasterbunnyblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-55743688324582424462013-04-03T07:26:57.271-07:002013-04-03T07:26:57.271-07:00Sometimes I also, am scared for the rest of the po...Sometimes I also, am scared for the rest of the population. But then I remember that just because I standardize test relatively well doesn't mean I'm not completely mentally challenged in a lot of basic areas like...driving and directions...etc etc.<br /><br />I consider you one of the hard workers in the running blog world. Margot (fasterbunnyblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-33057762005359823572013-04-03T07:23:43.329-07:002013-04-03T07:23:43.329-07:00Hey birdie thank you for reading! Good point abou...Hey birdie thank you for reading! Good point about the luck. Totally agree. Margot (fasterbunnyblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-56893152525821461042013-04-03T07:23:17.301-07:002013-04-03T07:23:17.301-07:00You and me both! Honestly for me, I think the amb...You and me both! Honestly for me, I think the ambivalence is partially causing the problem. Margot (fasterbunnyblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-78517607289075344562013-04-03T07:22:24.092-07:002013-04-03T07:22:24.092-07:00Thanks.:)
Also, men are just faster on average.....Thanks.:) <br />Also, men are just faster on average...damn them and their lower body fat and lack of child bearing hips! Margot (fasterbunnyblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-82161811729743896122013-04-02T15:59:48.365-07:002013-04-02T15:59:48.365-07:00STOP you are going to give away my not so secret c...STOP you are going to give away my not so secret crush on E. Jager. Blond boys! Freakin' kryptonite.<br /><br />That is.<br /><br />I think you hit on a lot of points, although I think "talent" encompasses a lot more than just "being fast" (or rather, I guess, being fast isn't just about being fast). There's pain tolerance, there's the ability to concentrate, the physical ability to recover, and general physiognomy. Some of these things, I suppose, you can work hard to change - you can diet to kingdom come or ice bathe and do drills and shit - but only some people are going to see certain gains. That said, I do think so-called "average" runners can all, almost without exception, work harder. I count myself among these. I look at my training, and there are dozens of things I could do that would ostensibly make me faster.<br /><br />I think you said all this, but I wanted to say it too.<br />sarahhttp://www.twitter.com/schillsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-2209694920829975582013-04-02T15:21:57.042-07:002013-04-02T15:21:57.042-07:00I was just discussing this with another parent at ...I was just discussing this with another parent at a soccer game. I have 3 kids who all play the same sport (ironically on the same team) and one does nothing and is really good but could be amazing, one is good and tries hard and one works harder than the other two to get average results. I'd say to excel you have to have an excellent base, but natural talent and mediocre effort can get you far as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-34250744473582050552013-04-02T13:40:46.046-07:002013-04-02T13:40:46.046-07:00Great post! I agree with every word. I'm worki...Great post! I agree with every word. I'm working hard on something I'm not naturally talented at: patience. Since I'm not terribly gifted at running either (or maybe I just don't believe in myself enough), this is a good thing to train for.<br /><br />Sometimes on my bad days with running I think I should go concentrate on something I *am* talented at. I wonder why that just isn't as appealing! :^)Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-17736558912919112992013-04-02T12:30:53.300-07:002013-04-02T12:30:53.300-07:00I think I see my sorority sister in your picture :...I think I see my sorority sister in your picture :P<br /><br />Hmmm I think hard work can make up for a lot but you have to have some natural ability. I think this is true in all aspects of life not just running. I am decently smart but it is definitely because of hard work and maybe a bit of luck that I graduated in the top 5% of my class from a top school. Or if I am actually that smart I feel very very very scared for the rest of the population. As for running I kind of feel the same way. I had never run before and decided to do a marathon. With very minimal training I ran under 4 hrs. Not great but depends on whose perspective you look at. When I started to train I have improved about a half hr in 2 years and am still improving. Still not great, but again its relative. I have seem people make massive jumps kind of randomly though so I wonder if sometimes things just click. I guess I can only hope. I do agree it is a touchy subject where you don't want to imply that people aren't working hard and other implications you might make with whatever offhand comment you might make...Celiahttp://runningseal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-7787892478371372892013-04-02T11:10:37.460-07:002013-04-02T11:10:37.460-07:00First time commenting! Been reading for a while th...First time commenting! Been reading for a while though :). This is a really good post. I think another key element of running is that there's also a little bit of luck involved—no matter if you're a beginner or an elite. Everyone has bad days and good days, sometimes with identical circumstances. So while of course I agree that natural talent and hard work weigh in heavily, there's always an unknown element come race day which can sometimes make or break us— despite how much we've prepared. It's kind of one of the best and worst parts about running, I suppose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-47508309414151585592013-04-02T10:12:11.788-07:002013-04-02T10:12:11.788-07:00I've gotten so much worse, honestly. There was...I've gotten so much worse, honestly. There was a little while there where I was getting faster and faster -- and, sure, I was putting in a good amount of work -- but it seemed to happen somewhat naturally. Now it's all different. I feel like I work harder, do specific pace workouts, do more mileage, etc, and it's not reflecting in my times at any distance. It bothered me for like a year, but now I actually feel pretty ambivalent. I don't know if I'll ever get faster than I was a couple years ago, so now I just want to make sure it's something I enjoy doing. Meh.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160111808957762314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-6568721113437126812013-04-02T10:05:18.729-07:002013-04-02T10:05:18.729-07:00This is great! I feel like I work hard but I'm...This is great! I feel like I work hard but I'm still struggling to break 2 hours in the half, while my husband barely trains and runs 1:40s. Frustrating! That said, I have come a LONG way since my first half at 2:31, and that's from working at it! :) Love the post.Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086887061737386391noreply@blogger.com