tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post8238708408438903956..comments2023-12-04T09:38:39.054-05:00Comments on Ramblings of a Running Addict: Find Your FlowMarcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-39629304550460459452008-11-07T14:24:00.000-05:002008-11-07T14:24:00.000-05:00I don't know if it is the same but I certainly get...I don't know if it is the same but I certainly get into prolonged stretches of "hyper focus", I call it, during a marathon. In fact, many times I kick myself for not taking in the sights/sounds of the race because I'm concentrating on the road in front of me and the miles just fly by.Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-57958063857711501472008-11-07T13:27:00.000-05:002008-11-07T13:27:00.000-05:00Good post. I do a lot of work with Qi gong, and I...Good post. I do a lot of work with Qi gong, and I find what they refer to a "qi flow" is very much the same as the flow/runners high/zone or what ever you want to call it that I get in a good run. <BR/><BR/>Cheers.Brad Bradenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526088541044081120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-78860650776170385372008-11-06T22:31:00.000-05:002008-11-06T22:31:00.000-05:00It comes in fits and spurts but yes, I feel flow (...It comes in fits and spurts but yes, I feel flow (sounds like my period or something.)<BR/><BR/>The time and place when it all makes sense and you're totally there but yet everywhere at once. I've often thought of it as moving meditation.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820151216368057393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-59775581876580715812008-11-06T14:57:00.000-05:002008-11-06T14:57:00.000-05:00Yes, I have experienced that "flow" on really long...Yes, I have experienced that "flow" on really long runs, but I've yet to discover my purpose on this planet...really, and that bothers me.<BR/><BR/>Your massage therapist sounds like a really cool person to know!!Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275939535831908513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-82757003139120933102008-11-06T13:46:00.000-05:002008-11-06T13:46:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog! I loved this post...Thanks for stopping by my blog! <BR/>I loved this post....I think that the hope of getting to the high or the flow is what keeps me coming back to running.Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967080850862781446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-31658924752781026172008-11-06T12:13:00.000-05:002008-11-06T12:13:00.000-05:00The best way I can describe "flow" for myself is h...The best way I can describe "flow" for myself is hours after a long run looking at people and knowing that in one morning I have done more then they will all day. That is the runners high for me.ncrunner12https://www.blogger.com/profile/01450297019933639025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-86257967466006914052008-11-05T23:32:00.000-05:002008-11-05T23:32:00.000-05:00Flow..that was a great post Marci! I love the "fl...Flow..that was a great post Marci! I love the "flow"!Run Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682115305577613256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-18934580675954054312008-11-05T22:54:00.000-05:002008-11-05T22:54:00.000-05:00The definition describes it perfectly. Yes I've e...The definition describes it perfectly. Yes I've experienced it several times. It is something you never know when it will hit. It just does.COTYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456603932757759327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-49730992753850325652008-11-05T19:56:00.000-05:002008-11-05T19:56:00.000-05:00When I *think* about crossing the finish line at t...When I *think* about crossing the finish line at the marathon, I get emotional. I can't imagine what it will be like if I experience the flow...Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-53197289065201267722008-11-05T18:49:00.000-05:002008-11-05T18:49:00.000-05:00I think of the phrase "runners flow" and think... ...I think of the phrase "runners flow" and think... "where's my black shorts?" <BR/><BR/>*tee hee*<BR/><BR/>Sorry, I'm such a dork!chiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894616877610664580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-35692287190532214812008-11-05T15:30:00.000-05:002008-11-05T15:30:00.000-05:00hey! i followed julianne's link over to your blog-...hey! i followed julianne's link over to your blog- love this post. i had never heard it called flow before (i like that) but i have felt it and it's fantastic! i felt really connected to everything (no pot involved, i swear) and , like marcy said, kinda like i was floating along. not too shabby!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150125112864194788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-16431545404212439692008-11-05T14:21:00.000-05:002008-11-05T14:21:00.000-05:00i love this post and love that term :)i love this post and love that term :)Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-49362094522395061352008-11-05T11:10:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:10:00.000-05:00I've never heard of flow used in this context, but...I've never heard of flow used in this context, but I'm extremely grateful that I've experienced what I think you could call flow while running, even though I've never done the marathon distance. Maybe I'm more prone to it anyway because (a) I experience INTENSE emotions and (b) I do things like yoga that help get me in touch with these emotions and their relationship with the physical.<BR/><BR/>Anyway it's a beautiful feeling and thank you for introducing me to a name for it!tfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735303292996192352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-54967238353905546712008-11-05T10:34:00.000-05:002008-11-05T10:34:00.000-05:00I'm not certain I've experienced runner's high yet...I'm not certain I've experienced runner's high yet since I am early into this whole running thing and my distances are still short, but I definitely experienced something similar when I used to swim. On those super long sets (like 3 X 3000m) you definitely hit a point where your mind and body become detached. Very cool , but also easy to lose count of your distance. No such thing as Garmin for swimmers (at least not back then), but with that gadget I look forward to just letting go knowing that the distance is being tracked.Vavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695435090921005081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-34152904985563893412008-11-05T10:06:00.000-05:002008-11-05T10:06:00.000-05:00I have experienced it on a couple occasions. It w...I have experienced it on a couple occasions. It was actually similar to Beachy's description of his run around the pond. I know this sounds REALLY REALLY (I mean lay on the Velveeta) cheesy but I feel so good it's not like I'm even running, kinda gliding along. And a lot of times I get teary from how beautiful everything looks?!? (which is odd because I don't live in a beautiful area LMAO!)Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-32984414480515440272008-11-05T09:32:00.000-05:002008-11-05T09:32:00.000-05:00I can't say I have truly experienced it.I've had t...I can't say I have truly experienced it.<BR/><BR/>I've had the occasional spurt of a "runner's high" but nothing so intense. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. Hopefully I will REALLY know what you're talking about one of these days. :)Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-33139542619942022382008-11-05T09:04:00.000-05:002008-11-05T09:04:00.000-05:00Great post. I never heard it called "flow" but eve...Great post. I never heard it called "flow" but even as a newbie I can relate to that special feeling.BeachRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784217861498867440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-44374164671471649482008-11-05T07:16:00.000-05:002008-11-05T07:16:00.000-05:00Love that feeling. It's the pursuit of that "flow...Love that feeling. It's the pursuit of that "flow" that gets me out there. Whether that day's run brings it or not, doesn't matter, because even if it doesn't, I'll be running again.joyRuNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033973041471006513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-33742486118088202642008-11-05T01:25:00.000-05:002008-11-05T01:25:00.000-05:00"flow"... wow! Why didn't I ever hear of this term..."flow"... wow! Why didn't I ever hear of this term before? It's so true and the definition is perfectly summed up!! Thank you for sharing that with us. I will be referring to this word often!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795598528475684390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-59450111796558348212008-11-05T00:56:00.000-05:002008-11-05T00:56:00.000-05:00Hey...thnaks for the congrats.Definitely had a run...Hey...thnaks for the congrats.<BR/><BR/>Definitely had a runners' high while lasted throughout my 26.2.The Laminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-51082831826151459592008-11-04T21:51:00.000-05:002008-11-04T21:51:00.000-05:00I don't believe that I have even experienced somet...I don't believe that I have even experienced something as intense as you did. I do believe I have felt a runners high before however. And it seemed to carry me for awhile. The extreme emotions that you went through I'm sorry to say that I can't relate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523172290888888477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563905131610841097.post-12146633056428398622008-11-04T21:48:00.000-05:002008-11-04T21:48:00.000-05:00hmmm, heard of the runners' high, not sure if i've...hmmm, heard of the runners' high, not sure if i've fully experienced it or not. but i do know that i also became emotional after my first HM, knowing i achieved something i never thought possible and had to work at. so the flow makes sense... great post Marci!Mel-2nd Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.com