tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post1661982816074013868..comments2023-11-05T02:42:49.235-05:00Comments on Mission to a(nother) Marathon: Toronto Marathon Race ReportMarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-56783404965747295262010-10-26T21:08:16.295-04:002010-10-26T21:08:16.295-04:00OMG...you and I had such similar experiences on th...OMG...you and I had such similar experiences on the same day! My half marathon split was almost exactly the same! You held it together better than I did and had a better finish time. Way to push through it and get to the end. You kept your spirits up better than I did... great job.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-30866631405217828202010-10-19T22:39:51.210-04:002010-10-19T22:39:51.210-04:00Congrats on sticking with it and finishing.Congrats on sticking with it and finishing.Boris Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109794946605173132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-74237711092855588512010-10-19T22:34:37.595-04:002010-10-19T22:34:37.595-04:00Congrats on sticking with it!
I have to ask, how d...Congrats on sticking with it!<br />I have to ask, how do you compare the Goodlife to the Scotiabank Marathon? I's love to hear yoru thoughts!Anabela (Bela) Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086634768269838133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-53965971456327163582010-10-19T15:21:07.458-04:002010-10-19T15:21:07.458-04:00WOW, that is some giant bling! Sorry it wasn'...WOW, that is some giant bling! Sorry it wasn't your day, but you should be super proud of yourself for sticking through it. Many wouldn't have. How awesome to have such wonderful support from your hubs and many friends. That must feel great!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349360501591800990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-54974574994257653482010-10-19T14:11:39.581-04:002010-10-19T14:11:39.581-04:00That's about the coolest shirt I have EVER see...That's about the coolest shirt I have EVER seen - very cool! Excellent job, Marlene, on what was not the best of days. So glad you stuck it out and hung in there and had so many awesome friends there supporting you. Nothing better!!! Enjoy your recovery week. Big hugs!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-58982914245812848372010-10-19T09:30:52.859-04:002010-10-19T09:30:52.859-04:00Well done Marlene, that is still a very good finis...Well done Marlene, that is still a very good finish time! You did great on a tough day. Great report and photos. Like the shirt and medal. Rest well!Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-85052154861306227742010-10-19T08:09:14.995-04:002010-10-19T08:09:14.995-04:00Your gutting it out is so impressive/inspiring.
TH...Your gutting it out is so impressive/inspiring.<br />THough it isn't a course I want to do I do like the tshirt and head sized medal....<br />Can't wait to hear what finish line is next...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-7997978987210148862010-10-18T23:07:54.928-04:002010-10-18T23:07:54.928-04:00Is that a medal, or a coaster? LOL. Congratulation...Is that a medal, or a coaster? LOL. Congratulations, Marlene. Awesome, awesome race!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-71171943438247095522010-10-18T22:55:40.481-04:002010-10-18T22:55:40.481-04:00HUGE Congrats to you for Finishing yet another 26....HUGE Congrats to you for Finishing yet another 26.2!!! Races always humble us, reminding us that regardless of amazing training and fitness...some days just aren't our best. Either way, to push through a MARATHON is no small victory, and you've been running strong All year! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-56285034954577329862010-10-18T22:34:36.584-04:002010-10-18T22:34:36.584-04:00Congratulations! Loved that you trooped it out. Su...Congratulations! Loved that you trooped it out. Such an inspiration!<br /><br />Winks & Smiles,<br />WifeyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-36922952546256117142010-10-18T22:05:27.592-04:002010-10-18T22:05:27.592-04:00Great job!!!!!Great job!!!!!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967080850862781446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-47773302075202567782010-10-18T20:55:58.946-04:002010-10-18T20:55:58.946-04:00The marathon is humbling, even on our best days th...The marathon is humbling, even on our best days they still get at us. The more of them I run, the more I realize it is just one of those things that only we can do. To go beyond physical limits and strive for something extra. I know several other runners who had bad days - and i've had enough of those too - that I totally felt like I was in your shoes when you described that feeling. But, like the best of us, you kept on going. Congrats on a great training year. That was an awesome accomplishment and your sub 4 at Mississauga (that was a warm day) is something truly to be proud of.yumkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326728444383668883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-56503986064651291492010-10-18T20:11:23.575-04:002010-10-18T20:11:23.575-04:00That race report sounds very similar to my experie...That race report sounds very similar to my experience yesterday as well. I'm glad i'm not alone but i'm sorry you didnt have your race. I can totally relate. :) You still did great though so bask in the fact that you just ran a freaking marathon!!! you rock!!!!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825097650104995097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-82119068754849760352010-10-18T19:51:04.463-04:002010-10-18T19:51:04.463-04:00You did great. And you had so much support out the...You did great. And you had so much support out there!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-8506358422848387572010-10-18T19:48:20.011-04:002010-10-18T19:48:20.011-04:00Wow, I'm so impressed that you didn't quit...Wow, I'm so impressed that you didn't quit. You can be VERY proud of yourself!!! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424857708298442926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-44061608493413502142010-10-18T19:32:33.934-04:002010-10-18T19:32:33.934-04:00You persevered and finished! You rock and your ra...You persevered and finished! You rock and your race report is awesome, I felt your whole experience. And....I saw a BIG smile in every one of those photos.<br /><br />It's time to take extra special care of yourself and get a little extra rest - you deserve it!RunKathyRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150593416858046202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-16548352499097093932010-10-18T19:25:31.474-04:002010-10-18T19:25:31.474-04:00Good for you for sticking it out during a tough ra...Good for you for sticking it out during a tough race. You are still super speedy and I can only dream of running a 4:11 marathon one day! <br /><br />Love the medal!!Nicole @ Haute Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567153986505971579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-84247753300672893012010-10-18T18:44:59.387-04:002010-10-18T18:44:59.387-04:00Sorry it was so tough, but nice job sticking to it...Sorry it was so tough, but nice job sticking to it despite the difficulties!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-53848112249492065152010-10-18T16:59:13.590-04:002010-10-18T16:59:13.590-04:00You did great -- they can't all be PRs. It ca...You did great -- they can't all be PRs. It can be SO HARD to finish a race sometimes, and I know for me the late start time would really get me. CONGRATS -- and also awesome shirt :) and awesome giant medal!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512369678051380428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-72161637964414038762010-10-18T16:54:32.154-04:002010-10-18T16:54:32.154-04:00You persevered when your brain didn't want to....You persevered when your brain didn't want to. Congratulations! You fought through this marathon. You look awesome in those pictures even if you weren't enjoying yourself!Runner Leanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920305723750242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-45215549872834495132010-10-18T16:34:54.900-04:002010-10-18T16:34:54.900-04:00marlene, wish I could say, I can't relate...bu...marlene, wish I could say, I can't relate...but as you know, I full well can. So sorry it wasn't your day but so proud of you for sticking it out!! Sucks when you train that hard for disappointing results but you and I both know we'll come back stronger and harder than ever before. Next marathon is OURS!! Congrats, Marlene. Btw, you look freakin rockstar!! Fit, thin, and STRONG.Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08422741135790771406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-85180141202332439192010-10-18T16:30:48.587-04:002010-10-18T16:30:48.587-04:00I totally want me on of those GINORMOUS blings for...I totally want me on of those GINORMOUS blings for my neck!! Maybe next year....The Horton'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336680520025917461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-45795663856647681292010-10-18T16:25:36.129-04:002010-10-18T16:25:36.129-04:00Be proud girlie! You finished strong and with a s...Be proud girlie! You finished strong and with a smile on your face. Race day holds so many unknowns, and you pushed through and didn't quit! You learned a lot and walked away with a great finish.<br />I love that bling! And a 4:11 is something to be proud of, lots of people would kill for that and you did amazing! Congrats again!!!! Big hug to you! I thought about you a million times yesterday ;)Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-52604931242504216082010-10-18T16:12:26.633-04:002010-10-18T16:12:26.633-04:00On any given day, right? You just don't know ...On any given day, right? You just don't know when it's your day or not. So glad you pressed on with a smile on your face! Congrats on another marathon done.Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-25021174683428642252010-10-18T15:51:08.462-04:002010-10-18T15:51:08.462-04:00Well despite the fact that the day didn't go a...Well despite the fact that the day didn't go as you would have liked, looks like you smiled your way through the whole thing. Way to be strong and hang in there. Sounds like it was a tough one for many reasons.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.com