Two blog posts in one day. Whoah, Nelly. This is a quickie to again reluctantly let you know that I have a podcast for your amusement on the Runner's Lounge today. And by "amusement," I of course mean ridicule.
The back story for this interview about my book is that I was invited to participate in a Mothers' Day round table podcast on running and motherhood on Sunday night. I'd gotten up at 5:30 a.m. and then driven 8 hours from PA to New Hampshire to get Henry to a birthday party for a classmate, and I was kinda sorta thinking I would just slide down in my chair at the 9 p.m. virtual round table, drink my Mike's, and agree heartily with whatever everyone else said.
Joke's on me. None of my blog sisters called in. Ladies left me hangin' in a bad, bad way! I forgive you, of course, because I love running mothers and you were probably out being good parents or running or drinking together and laughing at my expense. And it was a good chance for me to hog the spotlight to talk about my book. If I don't sound like a completely incoherent mess, it was an opportunity to share a bit about my book to generate some interest (or again, ridicule).
According to Brian's review, the interview had some good humorous moments. But I didn't realize I was making jokes. Oh, boy. Remember when I fell on my face the other week while running? This could be a bit like that.
If there are publishers out there who stumble on the interview, I promise I have a very sound prospectus and that my book does not just revolve around mothers' use of foul language while running.
Enjoy!
- Kristina
- I'm a recovering academic in psychology whose biggest contribution to the field of child development has been a little blond imp named Henry. When I feel conflicted over my chosen lot, I go for a run. I run a lot.
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The parts I found humorous were funny because they were true. I wish I could say I found it particularly enlightening to learn that your training schedule would always take precedence over mine, but I actually agree that this was the implicit assumption I made when I registered for my own marathon. I've been following your blog too long to assume otherwise. :-)
But there are at least a couple of chapters devoted to foul language right? Right?
I think you are due for some serious evaluation if you just spent 8 hours in a car for a small child's birthday party.
I listened to the podcast and really liked your points about the way women talk about 'more real' stuff when running together b/c they're not looking at each other, and they're occupied with not falling and managing sweat and all that. That HAS totally been my experience and really speaks to me.....
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