tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post2537491717499544421..comments2023-05-11T02:40:19.932-06:00Comments on The Chronic Runner: Running Through Pain: Why I Must Keep RunningCaolan MacMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371711289185833824noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-71620433824921255332011-05-12T10:16:23.935-06:002011-05-12T10:16:23.935-06:00Cancer does turn one's life into a terrible rh...Cancer does turn one's life into a terrible rhythm of routines that can impact anyone's ego and sense of self confidence. The fight is one huge uphill battle and although some fight hard but must move on, others fight and succeed.<br /><br />My dad fought hard and deep within, I know he knew what his end result was going to be. I remember the last hug and still want to kick myself for not staying with him in Texas longer. If only I knew it was going to be the last hug. Why am I never really able to say a proper goodbye to the ones I love?<br /><br />But if my dad and many others can fight this battle with the grace and determination they muster, if they can go ahead and face the challenges and still set an example to others about strength and courage, how can one not run? The challenges a runner faces can huge but I still tell myself they pale in comparison to the fight one has against a disease such as cancer.<br /><br />My dad is my hero, my running partner, my guardian angel. He is with me in every run, especially in that final mile in which he compels me to push myself harder, run the distance, go faster and see what can be accomplished.<br /><br />I wish you and your mom courage, love, and grace.<br /><br />Peace.Erica Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760964844822684302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-46061319530329693852011-04-13T15:57:18.685-06:002011-04-13T15:57:18.685-06:00I don't think you really need more time, do yo...I don't think you really need more time, do you? Really? ;)Caolan MacMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10371711289185833824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-9809519290970556292011-04-12T13:20:36.023-06:002011-04-12T13:20:36.023-06:00You'll give me some time on this, right? I thi...You'll give me some time on this, right? I think this is a trick question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-17970110736598734082011-04-09T21:19:37.737-06:002011-04-09T21:19:37.737-06:00I never separate life passions ;) What else is the...I never separate life passions ;) What else is there?Caolan MacMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10371711289185833824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-8579690849203548812011-04-09T14:29:33.700-06:002011-04-09T14:29:33.700-06:00You never know how much people separate life passi...You never know how much people separate life passions, so I wanted that little extra caveat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-35217694520280513962011-04-07T21:39:00.019-06:002011-04-07T21:39:00.019-06:00@Danny - Yes, "running" is a metaphor fo...@Danny - Yes, "running" is a metaphor for life - otherwise I wouldn't be writing this nor would I keep running ;)<br />@Pastor Lee - Yes, we often see these things better in retrospect - And I will keep on running for all the people I love and for me, because that's what I must do - until I die...Caolan MacMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10371711289185833824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-43948480765578434552011-04-07T20:26:18.450-06:002011-04-07T20:26:18.450-06:00My dad "looked" healthy at Thanksgiving ...My dad "looked" healthy at Thanksgiving Dinner - I had just run my first 8k.<br />In December he was admitted for a blood disease.<br />I kept running.<br />In January he entered hospice care.<br />I had to keep running.<br />He died January 31 - I didn't run for a week.<br />And then, I kept running. Now he runs with me.<br />So I keep running.<br /><br />Thanks for your post! Keep running!Pastor Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06627494522487371263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5330212736054651223.post-36458390176340119232011-04-07T19:10:56.341-06:002011-04-07T19:10:56.341-06:00Because when its time for God to tap me on the sho...Because when its time for God to tap me on the shoulder I want to be able to say, "Yes, I'm ready."<br /><br />And I take your use of "running" as a metaphor for life. <br /><br />May you have the strength to handle this next hurdle of life. God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com