tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553031722505725022.post7212835607917055978..comments2023-12-18T22:28:47.863-06:00Comments on Sponsor The Fool: A loss reminded me why I runUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553031722505725022.post-72805039261276878012011-10-13T21:08:35.478-05:002011-10-13T21:08:35.478-05:00I can relate to having interests that weren't ...I can relate to having interests that weren't compatible with my parents. I will follow your advice when it comes to my kids and try to stay open minded about the things they are into. Not always easy.<br />One thing I didn't mention that you reminded me about is the fact that running also helps me to be a calmer and happier dad and husband. It's no secret that running is used as a treatment for anxiety and depression. For me, it helps to take away the stresses of life and then I much less likely to pass stresses along to the family. I'm still not perfect but it helps.Simon Goodshiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405752389171315671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3553031722505725022.post-85443112706962178152011-10-13T20:53:44.566-05:002011-10-13T20:53:44.566-05:00I can appreciate this post from a couple of perspe...I can appreciate this post from a couple of perspectives. Most of all, I like reading that you think about family when you run. I do too. I love my family, and though we only run together sometimes, I find myself thinking of them almost all the time. Running, for me, can be a nice way to spend time alone, thinking about the things that matter most.<br /><br />I also think about whether my kids will share my interests. Right now they do, and I am very honored to see them want to run with me. But looking back on my childhood, I did not enjoy playing guitar very much (my dad's favorite passtime). I'm taking that up now, and I am lucky enough to get advice and playtime with my dad. I hope to be open-minded regarding their interests.<br /><br />Finally, from the perspective of living life to the fullest and dealing with loss. It is at times of loss that we are rejuvenated to improve our relationships and live life to the fullest. I'm thinking a lot about that right now. There is a lot that I'd like to do with my family, and I believe that running can serve as a way to keep healthy and inspire positive activity with my family. So, I hope to come up with lots of good ideas over the next few hundred miles I run, and I hope to be able to enjoy their implementation.Kip Conwellhttp://www.aerialdancechicago.orgnoreply@blogger.com