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8 years ago 08/14/2015 11:44pm EDT

re: runnerdnerd

Thanks man, I write in the hopes that even one other person gets it and benefits, even if there are 100 like "G.A L.".

I hope I don't sound as if I have total regret, in fact I have benefitted immeasurably (for instance, having the humble pleasure of going on to coach several champion athletes), and I will always have the satisfaction that even though I never reached the heavens, I at least touched the sky on my abilities (went from 6:34 to 4:38 mile), where most people don't even bother to look up.

8 years ago 08/14/2015 11:47pm EDT

re: runnerdnerd

Brandon has a youthful energy about him like I have never seen before. He has no room for judgement and petty behavior as all his energy is focused on enjoying the freedoms of running while managing the many stressors of his body and mind. I am a close friend of Brandon, and the accomplishments he has achieved in running have been life enriching for him. This is a wonderful thing specifically for Brandon because his success has given him the drive to share his experiences through a positive and inspirational light. Life can take people in many different directions. Based on Brandon's life threatening experiences, the chances of a dangerous and dark energy surrounding him have been probable at times. Thanks to his loving family, friends, and his perseverance through running, Brandon has managed to project an aura of positivity that will serve as a win-win towards himself and everyone he crossed paths with.

There are many different ways to find happiness in life. Running is one of those ways, and Brandon has found happiness. Many people have said this about Brandon well before he became a sub 4 miler.

That's about all I have to say about that

8 years ago 08/14/2015 11:48pm EDT

re: Too much bad press

Where your hate finds its outlet

8 years ago 08/15/2015 6:18am EDT

re: Tooth

Tooth wrote:
But did he look relaxed?

This!

Texas$

8 years ago 08/15/2015 8:08am EDT

re: Get a life

Get a life wrote:
Desolation Row wrote:
I have slightly mixed feelings about stories like this (Gabe Grunewald is another). On one hand, it's fantastic that they persevered to reach their goals through all the challenges, on the other hand, some of us have had similar struggles with career-threatening injuries, chronic illness, training alone through poor results for years/decades (up to 120 miles/week in my case), and yet never even made it to a state meet, much less winning one, never broke 4:30 for the mile, never had the Big Redemption. It is a huge reminder of just how much running is a genetically unfair sport, if you don't have "the Gift", you will always be an also-ran, no matter if you do everything in your power to make it happen, even if make every sacrifice.
Fortunately in my case, I found other things in life for which I at least had a modicum of talent, and was able to achieve my own "sub-4" experience, but running will always be a cruel mistress and bittersweet symphony, so to speak. I am at peace with that, and glad that I can still at least make the ground move under my feet, feel the breeze in my face.
Good job just blaming it on "genetics". It couldn't be that you were doing something wrong. Has to be something else.
I never understand thinking like this. If you aren't breaking 4:30 on 120 mpw and are getting chronic illness and injuries then you are obviously doing something wrong. In this case, its obvious that you are overtraining.

Correct except for the not breaking 4:30 part. That's still genetic.

8 years ago 08/15/2015 11:02am EDT

re: Desolation Row

Desolation Row wrote:
I have slightly mixed feelings about stories like this (Gabe Grunewald is another). On one hand, it's fantastic that they persevered to reach their goals through all the challenges, on the other hand, some of us have had similar struggles with career-threatening injuries, chronic illness, training alone through poor results for years/decades (up to 120 miles/week in my case), and yet never even made it to a state meet, much less winning one, never broke 4:30 for the mile, never had the Big Redemption. It is a huge reminder of just how much running is a genetically unfair sport, if you don't have "the Gift", you will always be an also-ran, no matter if you do everything in your power to make it happen, even if make every sacrifice.
Fortunately in my case, I found other things in life for which I at least had a modicum of talent, and was able to achieve my own "sub-4" experience, but running will always be a cruel mistress and bittersweet symphony, so to speak. I am at peace with that, and glad that I can still at least make the ground move under my feet, feel the breeze in my face.

I can't believe how little talent you must have for running, how hard you still worked, and I can empathize.

Kudos.

My first sport I trained ridiculously hard at, under great coaching, with a great team around me enjoying lots of success. It took me many years to face the fact that I was just not talented at this activity, and even then I decided that I still wanted to see where I would peak out.

Fast forward to years later, running very well off of little training and improving fast once in a real program. In two years of running I am at a level I never dreamed of in XC skiing. Too bad I only started in "old" age? I don't think so. Being probably the hardest-working least-talented skier in Scandinavia teaches you something.

Huge respect to you and the OP's miler for doing it for the journey!

8 years ago 08/15/2015 11:39am EDT

re: adsfadsfasdfds

adsfadsfasdfds wrote:
6 comments and 5 of them are negative. This place is a toxic cesspool. Good for Hudgins for doing it.

There's a thread that has a picture of a puppy kissing a unicorn.

8 years ago 08/15/2015 11:41am EDT

re: DrNooo

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