I always felt like running made the other things in my life better, and vice versa.
I remember in college when classes ended in early May and we had to continue running for 2 weeks until Big Tens. I thought "This is going to be awesome. I'm going to do NOTHING except run for two weeks!" Well by the end of the two weeks, I was bored out of my mind and not enjoying running. So I always needed both running and other things going on.
stop trying to pretend to by like Quenton Cassidy. Chances are you are just a tool with no social skills. Remember, Quenton Cassidy was the man, he slayed sloots, drank beer, and just killed it in general. Youre just another Letsrun poster trying to be all deep and spiritual about your running.
I run and play Blizzard games while I recover. That is all I do. You are not alone. To live is to Run.
I feel like that too and it does not really bother me. Running is who I am and is the most important thing in my life. I don't really care if people don't like that. I am just living my life how I want to without hurting anyone and running is all I really want to do.
leaveit wrote:
stop trying to pretend to by like Quenton Cassidy. Chances are you are just a tool with no social skills. Remember, Quenton Cassidy was the man, he slayed sloots, drank beer, and just killed it in general. Youre just another Letsrun poster trying to be all deep and spiritual about your running.
The OP didn't get deep or spiritual at all. He stated it pretty matter-of-factly.
And to answer the OP's question, yes I too feel like that to a certain a extent, although maybe not as extreme. I don't think I'm apathetic to the rest of life, just that running receives a disproportional amount of my time and focus. I still enjoy spending time with my family. I have a job and I spend time with my girlfriend (although we don't go out very much since I'm usually too busy or tired).
So I'm not apathetic to all that, but running definitely is my main focus in life, although that's hard for some to understand since I'm not that good. My long-term goal is to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials which in the grand scheme of things doesn't mean anything and you still pretty much suck unless you're one of the guys fighting for a top 3 spot.
But despite that, I dedicate myself to running and make a lot of sacrifices with the rest of my life as far as pursuing a career, having a social life, etc. But I figure if it makes me happy then who the hell cares. If the day comes when it stops making me happy then I can reevaluate. But right now I'm content trying to achieve whatever my full potential is in running and don't give a damn about having what people consider a "normal life".
The idea of getting up everyday and working a 9-5 job, grabbing beers with my friends or co-workers at night or on the weekends, and running on the side as a "hobby" does not appeal to me whatsoever. I feel like that would make me miserable.
To the OP: what if you get injured? Probably not a good idea to have all of your eggs in one basket. On the other hand, if you've found your passion, run with it. There are a lot of ways to make running a huge part of your life besides running professionally: working at a running store, coaching, getting a degree in exercise physiology...
It's kinda like gay marriage to me: if you're not hurting anyone else, or yourself for that matter, feel free to live your life however you want. Go to town with your running.
Me, I 'quit' running years ago after so many injuries. It's just a way to unwind sometimes, now.
Life outside of running does not matter that much to me I am pretty laid back and don't give a fvck about a lot of things in life because I don't see them as something that I am interested in. Running however is my passion it is honestly above all in my life and I love the sport. Running and improving myself is what keeps me going day to day and without it I would be just a shell of myself. Most people will never understand this though and will think poorly of you because of this. Don't worry about them and follow your passion to see where it takes you. The way I see it is that most people will never find a true passion in their life like I have found in running. Take advantage of that passion and it will give you a very fulfilling life.
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Obsession is a word apathetic little twits afraid to pursue their dreams use to detract the dedicated. Carry on.
1lostsoul wrote:
I am comletely apathetic about everything else in life. Besides thinking about my next run, I just dont care about what lies ahead in life. I just try to "get through" the rest of the day. Without running, I feel like life would be pointless. Any one else feel like this?
This is a very good post because I felt the same way. When nothing else was going on in my life I focused a lot on running. Still do. The only difference now is I lost a lot of interest in running. I am a lost soul too. Looking for anything to cling onto.
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