tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post6380397364696755098..comments2023-11-05T02:42:49.235-05:00Comments on Mission to a(nother) Marathon: Oakville Half Marathon(+) Race ReportMarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-37160046485797905442010-09-15T13:26:44.023-04:002010-09-15T13:26:44.023-04:00wow that just sounds tiring! that is going to ser...wow that just sounds tiring! that is going to serve some great purpose for your marathon... mentally and physically. you are going to rock it girl!!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-44658521355899988682010-09-14T11:29:32.326-04:002010-09-14T11:29:32.326-04:00Congrats on your race!!Congrats on your race!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512369678051380428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-39507952529496009832010-09-11T13:54:15.867-04:002010-09-11T13:54:15.867-04:00I don't know how you do it... 14k warm-up + a ...I don't know how you do it... 14k warm-up + a half marathon race! you'll kick ass in the next full marathon! <br /><br />I think I saw your hubby (in the same yellow tank top?) for the first 3k ahead of 1:45 bunny, of course I couldn't keep up :-) but I had a good PB race.runwufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375917336040100194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-59299196559823194792010-09-09T23:49:36.412-04:002010-09-09T23:49:36.412-04:00This is a great race report, you are doing good an...This is a great race report, you are doing good and your result is great too. I love the pictures so cool.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/view/zbsports.com" rel="nofollow">zbsports</a>Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849713779527287854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-31432054451282757222010-09-09T23:42:43.105-04:002010-09-09T23:42:43.105-04:00I watched for you but my little guys had had enoug...I watched for you but my little guys had had enough so we had to leave. Darn impressive time! You'll rock the marathon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183174254927897857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-73881904118925805482010-09-09T22:45:34.706-04:002010-09-09T22:45:34.706-04:00You had a great time and great pics! I ran the 10...You had a great time and great pics! I ran the 10K that day, sorry I missed you, we should meet up next time! I'm sorry I missed the Turtle Ninja guy....LOLAnabela (Bela) Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086634768269838133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-43289953294745301992010-09-09T19:34:49.661-04:002010-09-09T19:34:49.661-04:00That's pretty awesome. I've done warm down...That's pretty awesome. I've done warm down mileage after half marathons (like last year's Scotia when I ran into you) but before is another story.. very good pace run after the 14Kyumkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326728444383668883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-39408798270610742952010-09-09T12:36:24.400-04:002010-09-09T12:36:24.400-04:00don't be disappointed! running your MP will se...don't be disappointed! running your MP will serve you so well come race day. and now you had practice at dealing w/ the mental monsters. great job!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-33758029341834285962010-09-09T09:01:26.740-04:002010-09-09T09:01:26.740-04:00Betteur to leaurn how to handle those mental demon...Betteur to leaurn how to handle those mental demons now and not later! They get the best of us sometimes, but I know you'll use this to get strongeur. Great action shots! How come you always have 759362 race photos?Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-29383251950613988192010-09-09T07:48:10.602-04:002010-09-09T07:48:10.602-04:00You looked strong! Nice finish!You looked strong! Nice finish!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693758596914862255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-50858621496200192162010-09-09T07:06:46.928-04:002010-09-09T07:06:46.928-04:00Well done! That’s certainly not a half marathon ti...Well done! That’s certainly not a half marathon time to be disappointed about after a 14k warmup. You did great and will be very comfortable in your marathon.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-80572088677162741292010-09-08T22:37:33.433-04:002010-09-08T22:37:33.433-04:00Marlene you did great! I think it's in our na...Marlene you did great! I think it's in our nature to be tough on ourself and we all have those mental breakdowns every so often. Despite everything you were feeling and the fact you ran 22 miles that is a fantastic pace! Congrats on another race!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-28561772717757375002010-09-08T22:19:54.099-04:002010-09-08T22:19:54.099-04:00great job lady your a rockstar!great job lady your a rockstar!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825097650104995097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-18680427954936156172010-09-08T22:13:27.466-04:002010-09-08T22:13:27.466-04:00Good HM regardless, also nice pics.Good HM regardless, also nice pics.Boris Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109794946605173132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-91824951527576827472010-09-08T20:40:14.006-04:002010-09-08T20:40:14.006-04:00That's an awesome HM for being on tired legs! ...That's an awesome HM for being on tired legs! In my dreams, I could run that HM -- on fresh legs!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-81408568491164787842010-09-08T19:21:22.136-04:002010-09-08T19:21:22.136-04:00i think you totally stayed in the game...that is a...i think you totally stayed in the game...that is an awesome pace. Congrats on a great race and a great 22 miler. i'd call that some great training!! not looking forward to mine in a couple weeks.Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08422741135790771406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-48543944626405758302010-09-08T17:55:32.332-04:002010-09-08T17:55:32.332-04:00Good job! I don't know that I could jump into...Good job! I don't know that I could jump into the cold lake after!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-46636250022209549312010-09-08T17:19:05.137-04:002010-09-08T17:19:05.137-04:00I think we've all had those mental break down ...I think we've all had those mental break down moments and sabotaged ourselves. This is why every run/race is a lesson and helps us become better runners. You still did great, sub 2 woot!!! Not to mention after already running!!! Great job chica!!!Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-44062480784737676082010-09-08T17:08:37.832-04:002010-09-08T17:08:37.832-04:00Dude, I'd be happy with that HM without the mi...Dude, I'd be happy with that HM without the miles before it! You amaze me!<br /><br />Great pictures.MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-10966994940425709962010-09-08T16:06:01.829-04:002010-09-08T16:06:01.829-04:00I think the pictures are great, don't get down...I think the pictures are great, don't get down on yourself one little bit!!! You are training so smart and well. That is an excellent time you posted, plus you even learned you could suffer more!!!! I am excited for the days ahead for you!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056617753977713306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-7573623726323829772010-09-08T15:58:15.424-04:002010-09-08T15:58:15.424-04:00That is an awesome time for 22 total! I'm so w...That is an awesome time for 22 total! I'm so with you on the mental breakdown though. Sometimes it's so hard to keep my head together.<br />Nice job!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-25877008026986310522010-09-08T15:43:46.248-04:002010-09-08T15:43:46.248-04:00*high five* Nice!
Must be nice to have Lake Ontari...*high five* Nice!<br />Must be nice to have Lake Ontario so nearby for a post run dip! Can we move it out here to Arizona? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-21136891984209972162010-09-08T15:12:08.193-04:002010-09-08T15:12:08.193-04:00It's tough to keep those legs pushing when the...It's tough to keep those legs pushing when they're so tired. Way to go getting in a very strong race, girl!! Congratulations!!!! :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-59425529866655316712010-09-08T14:44:27.507-04:002010-09-08T14:44:27.507-04:00Good work my STRONG friend... It sounds like you ...Good work my STRONG friend... It sounds like you treated this as a training run and still rocked it out.. I am sooo excited to see how you fare come Marathon day!!Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-9128304988830134272010-09-08T14:37:18.282-04:002010-09-08T14:37:18.282-04:00That half time is fab considering your long warm u...That half time is fab considering your long warm up! I think you got that marathon pace in the bag girlie!<br /><br />Loved all the photos!Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.com