tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post8778701786117467110..comments2023-10-31T11:02:44.744-04:00Comments on 26.2 Quest: To Run Or To SmokeTim Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172993341866649612noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-91526202254125239382011-04-12T21:02:48.266-04:002011-04-12T21:02:48.266-04:00Thanks Chanda, it is one of the most cool parts ab...Thanks Chanda, it is one of the most cool parts about running, and writing about it.Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-34322467570075571212011-04-12T19:30:47.005-04:002011-04-12T19:30:47.005-04:00It's awesome to motivate someone else like tha...It's awesome to motivate someone else like that!Chanda DeFoornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-30274359479411411582011-04-10T15:19:59.050-04:002011-04-10T15:19:59.050-04:00Thanks Beth! Good for you quitting as well. You ...Thanks Beth! Good for you quitting as well. You should share that often, as it gives people like Brian hope that they can come back from smoking, and that it doesn't have to define their entire life. Thanks for sharing!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-68629469822099526652011-04-10T15:17:37.996-04:002011-04-10T15:17:37.996-04:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-25767774899464633512011-04-10T15:16:33.856-04:002011-04-10T15:16:33.856-04:00You can trust I will keep after him!You can trust I will keep after him!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-33993615958201145862011-04-10T15:16:05.429-04:002011-04-10T15:16:05.429-04:00Bob, thanks for the kind words.Bob, thanks for the kind words.Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-14355360049487478742011-04-10T15:15:27.861-04:002011-04-10T15:15:27.861-04:00My thoughts exactly! :)My thoughts exactly! :)Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-65175690482084880302011-04-10T15:14:00.290-04:002011-04-10T15:14:00.290-04:00Thanks for commenting Brian!Thanks for commenting Brian!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-79106540447233843822011-04-10T15:13:22.377-04:002011-04-10T15:13:22.377-04:00That is my favorite part about being so open and v...That is my favorite part about being so open and vocal about my running - inspiring others :)Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-2426122086736512092011-04-10T15:12:46.777-04:002011-04-10T15:12:46.777-04:00Thanks Mary!Thanks Mary!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-83961912911853112612011-04-10T15:12:33.693-04:002011-04-10T15:12:33.693-04:00Thanks Janette. I understand. I think people hav...Thanks Janette. I understand. I think people have to want to quit. It is hard to convince someone that doesn't want it already. Brian made that choice, and I don't know what (if any) influence I had on that.Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-14633218420829615702011-04-10T15:11:25.422-04:002011-04-10T15:11:25.422-04:00Thanks! He has an age benefit, so I am worried ab...Thanks! He has an age benefit, so I am worried about getting beat once he gets a decent base. :)Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-91799060140617849972011-04-10T15:10:30.306-04:002011-04-10T15:10:30.306-04:00Thanks Christi! He is pumped right now. I need t...Thanks Christi! He is pumped right now. I need to keep after him and help him find a goal race to help keep him motivated!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-35352753400868938892011-04-10T15:09:42.272-04:002011-04-10T15:09:42.272-04:00Thanks for the kind words Lauren! Good for you gi...Thanks for the kind words Lauren! Good for you giving up smoking, I can understand how running will help you never go back.Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-59279260195013655882011-04-10T15:08:43.533-04:002011-04-10T15:08:43.533-04:00Thanks Charles! Good on you for giving up the alc...Thanks Charles! Good on you for giving up the alcohol for the running season, I hope your dividends are hugh!Tim Wilsonhttp://blog.262quest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-66642099827710497662011-04-10T12:10:44.784-04:002011-04-10T12:10:44.784-04:00I'm a former smokestack. What a gift it is to...I'm a former smokestack. What a gift it is to quit! More power to him-- and you for setting the example of a life change!Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-71121090201784055092011-04-09T20:53:54.570-04:002011-04-09T20:53:54.570-04:00Awesome Brian! Keep it up, you have made a great ...Awesome Brian! Keep it up, you have made a great choice.Your Namenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-6369014481805917732011-04-09T20:47:56.612-04:002011-04-09T20:47:56.612-04:00Tell him to NEVER GIVE UP! we all have made choice...Tell him to NEVER GIVE UP! we all have made choices that make running hard at sometimes but who cares! it isn't important. What is important is the choices we make now that will better ourselves in the long run......Jenhttp://alwaystrainingtrio.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-24867298694131551172011-04-09T19:15:48.535-04:002011-04-09T19:15:48.535-04:00Hey, really great blog post… I've enjoyed read...Hey, really great blog post… I've enjoyed reading through your blog because of the great style and energy you put into each post. I actually run AceHealth.org, a blog of my personal research and experiences. If you're interested, I would love to have you on as a guest blogger. Please send me an e-mail: bob.mauer65(at)gmail(dot)com, and I can give you more information. Looking forward to hearing from you.Bob Mauer65noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-15270099225554950452011-04-09T17:03:50.922-04:002011-04-09T17:03:50.922-04:00SO awesome!SO awesome!Kerrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-50669967985720649562011-04-09T14:04:58.665-04:002011-04-09T14:04:58.665-04:00Thank you so much Tim. I must admit I wasn't s...Thank you so much Tim. I must admit I wasn't sure how this running thing would work, but it's nice to be doing it again. I also want to thank everyone for their words of encouragement, and I'm sure Tim will keep you posted. Thank you all!Brian Felkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-13789721535073618602011-04-09T12:48:59.703-04:002011-04-09T12:48:59.703-04:00That's awesome news. It's nice to help in...That's awesome news. It's nice to help inspire someone to run too.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-9870130470853905722011-04-09T11:34:13.975-04:002011-04-09T11:34:13.975-04:00To quote Matthew Sanford, wonderful things happen ...To quote Matthew Sanford, wonderful things happen a little at a time. Thanks for sharing this Tim.Maryamcmanusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-92011171783016624242011-04-09T11:04:16.462-04:002011-04-09T11:04:16.462-04:00Wow. I love to read stories like this, and good fo...Wow. I love to read stories like this, and good for you inspiring someone to take up running and giving up the smokes. I just wish I could influence my family as much, both brothers and my sister still smoke. Of course they live in England where it's still pretty much "normal" to smoke. Sigh!Janette Wolfhttp://profiles.google.com/janettemwolfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-53699899514397865372011-04-09T10:41:47.804-04:002011-04-09T10:41:47.804-04:00So fantastic that your brother has traded in the s...So fantastic that your brother has traded in the smokes for running shoes! You are surely an inspiration to him...can't wait to see how the eventual racing showdown turns out (we know it's coming!)Misszippy1noreply@blogger.com