Comments on: A Slice of Humble Pie http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:37:23 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Catherine Dickson http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17189 Catherine Dickson Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:35:02 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17189 Thanks for the kind mention Mary! I will do just that. Wow! Italy looks absolutely breathtaking!! Nicely said in regards to ego(-less), being present and allowing ourselves to grow. Simply changing our viewpoint and/or mindset helps us to face challenges with an ease that invites growth to happen. Well, it did (and still does) for me, anyway. :) I'm constantly learning and loving it. I look forward to your next blog...:) Thanks for the kind mention Mary! I will do just that. Wow! Italy looks absolutely breathtaking!! Nicely said in regards to ego(-less), being present and allowing ourselves to grow. Simply changing our viewpoint and/or mindset helps us to face challenges with an ease that invites growth to happen. Well, it did (and still does) for me, anyway. :) I’m constantly learning and loving it.

I look forward to your next blog…:)

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]]> By: Michelle http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17172 Michelle Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:08:58 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17172 Karen, are you familiar with Women's Quest? Athleta has worked with founder <a href="http://www.athleta.net/chi/featured-athletes/colleen-cannon/" rel="nofollow">Colleen Cannon</a> for many years. We love Colleen and love her retreats. Women's Quest does a fall Tuscany tour that's awesome. You can learn about it here -- http://bit.ly/cT3hze -- and read a diary of the retreat here -- http://bit.ly/cnnrlq. Or you can see all Women's Quest retreats here -- http://bit.ly/bJgjQN. Karen, are you familiar with Women’s Quest? Athleta has worked with founder Colleen Cannon for many years. We love Colleen and love her retreats. Women’s Quest does a fall Tuscany tour that’s awesome. You can learn about it here — http://bit.ly/cT3hze — and read a diary of the retreat here — http://bit.ly/cnnrlq. Or you can see all Women’s Quest retreats here — http://bit.ly/bJgjQN.

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]]> By: Karen Hamilton http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17171 Karen Hamilton Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:31:39 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17171 HI Mary - boy can I relate! My roller blading days were ended by a shattered wrist and my running days ended by injury after injury. I finally turned to Power Yoga but miss the running. Where can I find out how to race-walk? And you said you were in Italy in your picture - I'm talking myself to Italy for my 50th birthday and am seriously considering a bike tour or something of that sort. Can you recommend any websites/groups for me to contact? Thank you! HI Mary – boy can I relate! My roller blading days were ended by a shattered wrist and my running days ended by injury after injury. I finally turned to Power Yoga but miss the running. Where can I find out how to race-walk? And you said you were in Italy in your picture – I’m talking myself to Italy for my 50th birthday and am seriously considering a bike tour or something of that sort. Can you recommend any websites/groups for me to contact?

Thank you!

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]]> By: Mary DeLaney http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17169 Mary DeLaney Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:55:02 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17169 Thanks to all of you for your comments. I can tell you share my feelings and know right where I am. But, regardless of where each of us is at the moment, there is always farther to go, goals to be met, challenges to seek. And, isn't that what life is all about, anyway! Learning to put one's ego on the back burner and open our minds to what is available in the present, is difficult, but helps us grow. Thanks again! Oh, and Catherine, the photo was taken in Italy on our bike trip. Stay tuned, as my next blog is about that trip! Thanks to all of you for your comments. I can tell you share my feelings and know right where I am. But, regardless of where each of us is at the moment, there is always farther to go, goals to be met, challenges to seek. And, isn’t that what life is all about, anyway!
Learning to put one’s ego on the back burner and open our minds to what is available in the present, is difficult, but helps us grow. Thanks again!
Oh, and Catherine, the photo was taken in Italy on our bike trip. Stay tuned, as my next blog is about that trip!

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]]> By: Catherine Dickson http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17165 Catherine Dickson Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:16:01 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17165 You got that right Michelle! Said straight from the heart, like it!!! I hope you'll be entering the sponsorship program posted on July 1st. P.S. I'm a twin. :) You got that right Michelle! Said straight from the heart, like it!!! I hope you’ll be entering the sponsorship program posted on July 1st.

P.S. I’m a twin. :)

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]]> By: Michelle http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17162 Michelle Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:31:52 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17162 I had a successful career in fitness and nutrition, biked, ran, skiied, taught every class in the gym. And once a triathlete myself, I too got some humble pie, but IT WAS THROWN TO MY FACE WHEN I WASN'T LOOKING. (a.k.a. became a stay-at-home mother of twins) My days of teaching cycling at one gym and body building at another after running 5 miles at my PR (all in half a day), - every day - were OVER I thought. After many "One bites" of humble pie, I've come to realize that it's not just the race to the finish, but who you learn to become along the way. (and oh...how tasty it is) I had a successful career in fitness and nutrition, biked, ran, skiied, taught every class in the gym. And once a triathlete myself, I too got some humble pie, but

IT WAS THROWN TO MY FACE WHEN I WASN’T LOOKING.

(a.k.a. became a stay-at-home mother of twins)

My days of teaching cycling at one gym and body building at another after running 5 miles at my PR (all in half a day), – every day – were OVER I thought. After many “One bites” of humble pie, I’ve come to realize that it’s not just the race to the finish, but who you learn to become along the way. (and oh…how tasty it is)

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]]> By: Catherine Dickson http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17160 Catherine Dickson Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:59:45 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17160 A slice of 'Humble Pie' gets us wonderfully re-aligned. And in a place of real appreciation for what we expect our bodies to do while being in them. I admire your fortitude and perserverance Mary. Each of us here I'm sure has experienced some form of humble pie and if not, just might after reading your inspirational story article. :) Thank you! I see you as a natural. I do believe you will run again. In the interim, race-walk is where it's at. I was told by someone long ago to focus on 'what we can do versus what we can't.' This mindset approach has worked amazingly for me throughout my fitness years especially at times where I unfortunately incurred injury as well (a few times at that). So keep up the fantastic work and dedication to what you love! P.S. What a great pic of you: lov-vee the outfit...and where were you? :) A slice of ‘Humble Pie’ gets us wonderfully re-aligned. And in a place of real appreciation for what we expect our bodies to do while being in them. I admire your fortitude and perserverance Mary. Each of us here I’m sure has experienced some form of humble pie and if not, just might after reading your inspirational story article. :) Thank you! I see you as a natural. I do believe you will run again.

In the interim, race-walk is where it’s at. I was told by someone long ago to focus on ‘what we can do versus what we can’t.’ This mindset approach has worked amazingly for me throughout my fitness years especially at times where I unfortunately incurred injury as well (a few times at that).

So keep up the fantastic work and dedication to what you love!

P.S. What a great pic of you: lov-vee the outfit…and where were you? :)

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]]> By: Randi http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17155 Randi Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:05:58 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17155 Competition is a huge driving force that some people just cannot relate to. I'm always amazed at what people will put their bodies through for a dose of that adrenaline rush. Mary, your story will inspire many women (and men). I can tell you like your HUMBLE PIE a la mode. Having already suffered the agony of defeat, the thrill of victory is already yours. Keep us posted on your progress! Competition is a huge driving force that some people just cannot relate to. I’m always amazed at what people will put their bodies through for a dose of that adrenaline rush. Mary, your story will inspire many women (and men). I can tell you like your HUMBLE PIE a la mode. Having already suffered the agony of defeat, the thrill of victory is already yours. Keep us posted on your progress!

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]]> By: Sylvia http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17132 Sylvia Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:20:57 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17132 I was inspired by your story, Mary! I was a long-time runner and have suffered knee problems because of it. Last year, my husband and I decided to finally participate in two triathlons (something we've always wanted to do). In August, 6 weeks before our second Tri, I had a water-skiing accident and broke my hip, as well as tearing my labrum. I had a lot of pain with subsequent runs after that, so my training to a bit of a back seat. I kept with it, though, since I did not get to a doctor until AFTER the race was over (I literally didn't know if I would do the race until right before I went in the water, but I figured, if the pain was THAT bad during the run, I'd just stop). I finished the race and did better than I thought. But since then, the injury has plagued me - ended up having hip surgery in May 2010. Now in recovery, it's hard to see others who are running and doing triathlons this summer. I'm determined to be there some day again (probably next year). In the meantime, I will do what I can, but NOT do too much...I feel for you but I also know that sometimes just being as active as we can, with what we have, is most important...and also, that we enjoy it! Thanks for a really amazing testimony! We're not all Olympics athletes, built the same way, or on the competitive circuit, and that's OK! I was inspired by your story, Mary! I was a long-time runner and have suffered knee problems because of it. Last year, my husband and I decided to finally participate in two triathlons (something we’ve always wanted to do). In August, 6 weeks before our second Tri, I had a water-skiing accident and broke my hip, as well as tearing my labrum. I had a lot of pain with subsequent runs after that, so my training to a bit of a back seat. I kept with it, though, since I did not get to a doctor until AFTER the race was over (I literally didn’t know if I would do the race until right before I went in the water, but I figured, if the pain was THAT bad during the run, I’d just stop). I finished the race and did better than I thought. But since then, the injury has plagued me – ended up having hip surgery in May 2010. Now in recovery, it’s hard to see others who are running and doing triathlons this summer. I’m determined to be there some day again (probably next year). In the meantime, I will do what I can, but NOT do too much…I feel for you but I also know that sometimes just being as active as we can, with what we have, is most important…and also, that we enjoy it! Thanks for a really amazing testimony! We’re not all Olympics athletes, built the same way, or on the competitive circuit, and that’s OK!

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]]> By: Mary http://www.athleta.net/chi/2010/06/25/a-slice-of-humble-pie/comment-page-1/#comment-17131 Mary Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:06:25 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=6145#comment-17131 I am not runner but I can relate to your story somewhat and I power-walk faster than a lot of people can jog so your friend is correct in that you will pass some people and be passed by others. At the end of the day, it is just being active that is important and fun! I know I am not able to win but to just finish is a win for me! I am not runner but I can relate to your story somewhat and I power-walk faster than a lot of people can jog so your friend is correct in that you will pass some people and be passed by others. At the end of the day, it is just being active that is important and fun! I know I am not able to win but to just finish is a win for me!

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