Comments on: Running Makes You Stronger. Period.

By: Where I’ve Been…and GOOD NEWS!

Where I’ve Been…and GOOD NEWS! — Mon, 19 May 2014 18:47:34 +0000

[...] memorabilia or endless boxes of running clothing and accessories. As some of you may recall, I ended up in my own apartment after getting out of an almost 12-year relationship, so this move is not only the start of something that I know is going to be [...]

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:33:47 +0000

Thanks so much, Lori! I really appreciate that!

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:10:15 +0000

Glad you’re back to blogging–missed you!

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:24:20 +0000

Hi Lori, thank you so much for your support. That’s really cool that we have so much in common. You’re so right — it definitely felt like a marriage, I can tell you that much! I am definitely summoning the inner strength that I developed along this journey, believe me. It hurts now, but no matter what happens, I know that I’ll be OK. Thanks again so much.

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:22:27 +0000

Thanks so much, Amy. I know you’re right — I keep telling myself that every day. And running is definitely helping! Thanks for your support, appreciate it.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:12:49 +0000

Yikes-I missed this the first time. So sorry you are in this place, but just remember that things can and do happen for a reason. Running is the best anti-depressant to take you away and make you feel strong and we are all here for ya!

By: Getting Back to Business |

Getting Back to Business | — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:12:49 +0000

[…] few days, and thank you all for your kind words and support with regards to the news I shared in my previous post. I really do appreciate all of your well wishes and words of encouragement, and they really have […]

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:45:44 +0000

Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it. It was definitely not easy to talk (write) about this this here, but it’s such a huge life-altering change that I felt I just had to share. And I can’t tell you how much all of your support has meant to me. It really is helping me through this!

You are right. I’m trying to survive this in the healthiest way possible…and, to me, that means running!

By: Lori (Once Upon A Run)

Lori (Once Upon A Run) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:14:51 +0000

Jennifer–I’m a little behind in my blog reading, but just wanted to let you know that (even though we’re strangers) I’m thinking of you. We have lead very similar paths in life from the high school sweethearts to discovering running for heath, weight loss, & fitness. If you were married and this was happening, there would be support systems in our society to help you through a “divorce”; however, despite that you are practically married by “common law” in some states, you most likely will not encounter the same support system through the break up (if that is where it ultimately leads to…it may not). The pain is real, but whether you realize it or not, your weight loss journey and love for running have given you an inner-strength that you may have not had to call on yet. While other things in your life may seem like they’re crumbling down around you, don’t lose yourself or your love for running. You’ve overcome so much in life and have a wonderful life in front of you.

By: Stephanie@nowiun.com

Stephanie@nowiun.com — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:06:48 +0000

You’re so brave to write about such a personal issue. I tend to be private about my most personal thoughts, feelings, and happenings. It’s probably nice, in this case, to know that you can do all of this via WORDS and have a loving audience that is listening.
That said, I am so sorry about your pain and disappointment (among other things). You are right that you will survive this. You’d survive it eating Oreos and you’ll survive it running and loving yourself. I think choosing the latter is the right choice!