tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post1237104408868954335..comments2012-01-23T12:05:00.719-05:00Mommy Mohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02253085170545717474noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post-5644078523008586682012-01-23T12:05:00.719-05:002012-01-23T12:05:00.719-05:00It&#39;s your blog, so you can call it whatever the eff you want! As for run/walk, I think if you run at all, and especially if the ratio is tipped to the running side, you are definitely a runner.<br /><br />Filarious is one of my favorite words. I think we know what the other favorite F word is :)Barihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14677387733194492488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post-5269270780980078762012-01-21T16:46:32.737-05:002012-01-21T16:46:32.737-05:00I think the title you have still fits because the running journey is a part of your growing up. :) <br /><br />I call myself a runner, even though I walk some. If you run at all then you are a runner, in my book.<br /><br />I have never seen a weight category option at a race. I get the reason for it, but I would probably not go for it if I qualified. But you gotta do what is right for YOU!<br /><br />Hope the 6 miles today were good!nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605426195521274662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post-45226351775633534972012-01-19T20:57:26.052-05:002012-01-19T20:57:26.052-05:00Oh my gosh, you are such a great writer! You make me laugh! :) I love what you said about run/walking! I need to try that! I think it will help me achieve a better pace! I really appreciate all the help and advice on running and stretching you&#39;ve given me! :) I&#39;m inspired by YOU! ;) Thanks Lisa!DSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224108767429733073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post-10915823997671836262012-01-19T18:49:50.298-05:002012-01-19T18:49:50.298-05:00I have never registered for an athena category, although I definitely fit the requirements. It just doesn&#39;t really make a difference to me personally. However, it is a great feeling to get an award, I placed 3rd in my age group in my second tri loved getting that recognition. Also, you are a RUNNER, all runners pretty much walk at some point. Anyone that has completed half marathons and tris, have earned the right to call themself a runner!4suns4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619965379010123906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post-51940773832855624652012-01-19T18:49:44.256-05:002012-01-19T18:49:44.256-05:00I have never registered for an athena category, although I definitely fit the requirements. It just doesn&#39;t really make a difference to me personally. However, it is a great feeling to get an award, I placed 3rd in my age group in my second tri loved getting that recognition. Also, you are a RUNNER, all runners pretty much walk at some point. Anyone that has completed half marathons and tris, have earned the right to call themself a runner!4suns4mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619965379010123906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post-41901985013646863272012-01-19T16:33:22.913-05:002012-01-19T16:33:22.913-05:00my thoughts on athena stem more from a practical stand point. during the mountain man memorial march - there are different weight categories, not for the person&#39;s weight, but the amount of weight they&#39;ll be carrying in their sack. 40# is the heaviest. its darn heavy to carry over that much mileage! <br /><br />or like a mountain bike category in a triathlon. having said that is signing up for the athena group you saying your body is less than ideal? (keeping with the mtn vs road bike comparison) that&#39;s definitely a hard choice.Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00793109148879037341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26954072.post-89323361825837503252012-01-19T15:18:13.419-05:002012-01-19T15:18:13.419-05:00Well, you certainly cannot name it that first one because you are more than &quot;just another runner&quot;, my friend!<br /><br />And I&#39;m a walker/runner although I run 90-100% of the time, depending on the distance and how I feel that day. But I still take walking breaks a lot so... I think you are still a runner FOR SURE!<br /><br />And the weight thing doesn&#39;t quiet sit right with me either... I&#39;ve never seen that before. Huh.Elaine A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.com