tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post5025840591330727122..comments2023-11-05T02:42:49.235-05:00Comments on Mission to a(nother) Marathon: 12 daysMarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-16169184716528442242009-09-19T17:07:58.480-04:002009-09-19T17:07:58.480-04:00I agree. It is more about the journey than the ra...I agree. It is more about the journey than the race itself. I never really thought about it that way but the race really is the reward for all those training miles, isn't it? Have a great race!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-51801983779222352532009-09-16T17:09:51.240-04:002009-09-16T17:09:51.240-04:00Hey, I know you were eyeing up the Garmin 310XT. ...Hey, I know you were eyeing up the Garmin 310XT. Rainmaker just posted a really thourough review on his blog of the unit and I thought you might find it interesting!<br /><br />http://dcrainmaker.blogspot.com/2009/09/garmin-forerunner-310xt-in-depth-review.htmlRunner Leanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920305723750242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-86145656653155057612009-09-16T15:00:12.531-04:002009-09-16T15:00:12.531-04:00Darn right you better be proud of all the hard wor...Darn right you better be proud of all the hard work and training you've put in thus far!!! I wish you the best for you 'redemption'!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-25831708428061598992009-09-16T11:16:43.653-04:002009-09-16T11:16:43.653-04:00you deserve to be so proud, darling. you have work...you deserve to be so proud, darling. you have worked so hard and put the time in. You awe me with your amazing workouts and dedication every step of the way. I can't wait to see you in all your glory in what is now... 11 days!!! you are going to to amazing things that day, i just know it! it will be an incredible reward for your training.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-46332573708354432072009-09-16T07:52:16.429-04:002009-09-16T07:52:16.429-04:00Indeed you are ready. Take the next few days to re...Indeed you are ready. Take the next few days to relax and prepare for your reward :) You will do well!!EndorphinBuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122842317916411387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-43755892140624970482009-09-15T22:54:34.531-04:002009-09-15T22:54:34.531-04:00YOu have trained so hard and I'm sure it will ...YOu have trained so hard and I'm sure it will pay off! It's so close now!<br /><br />MCM MamaErikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659092225880096820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-66881391576102133422009-09-15T22:23:39.761-04:002009-09-15T22:23:39.761-04:00you are so close and I am so excited for you!!!! ...you are so close and I am so excited for you!!!! You have put in an amazing training these past few months. You are so ready and are going to kick some serious ass!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-81519570117717291622009-09-15T20:08:47.126-04:002009-09-15T20:08:47.126-04:00What a great comment from your coach!! Marlene you...What a great comment from your coach!! Marlene you have trained and worked so hard for this marathon, you will have a great race no matter what!!! I am excited for you!! Ps- thanks for your encouragement and shout outs - I really appreciated it!! **hugs**Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-60572902567795057572009-09-15T19:07:30.133-04:002009-09-15T19:07:30.133-04:00Exciting times. Enjoy transition. Redemption is ...Exciting times. Enjoy transition. Redemption is almost here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-61656543000116893552009-09-15T18:38:48.146-04:002009-09-15T18:38:48.146-04:00You are definitely ready! You should be proud, you...You are definitely ready! You should be proud, you have accomplished so much!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13620276307812518200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-47812904323430925252009-09-15T18:36:18.857-04:002009-09-15T18:36:18.857-04:00You sure are ready for this thing! I, for one, ca...You sure are ready for this thing! I, for one, cannot wait for all of your hard work and dedication to pay off in the form of sweet marathon redemption! You should be REALLY proud of yourself, girl. You rock! :)Irish Creamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548744329403082452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-23507130763597381672009-09-15T18:08:41.966-04:002009-09-15T18:08:41.966-04:00Marlene, that is the best piece of advice I've...Marlene, that is the best piece of advice I've ever heard -love it!!! There can be no stress or fear in anticipation of a reward -just sheer joy and excitement. And this marathon will be a sweet reward for you!montisse98https://www.blogger.com/profile/09870551434165330025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-85437342720931891122009-09-15T17:45:30.168-04:002009-09-15T17:45:30.168-04:00You have really had quite a journey since the star...You have really had quite a journey since the start of this year and honestly I really hope that the marathon goes well for you!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-19611133768223381402009-09-15T17:08:38.603-04:002009-09-15T17:08:38.603-04:00I've recently become Much more relaxed about &...I've recently become Much more relaxed about 'race days'...and found that I've enjoyed these races SO MUCH MORE. While I'm not sure it's possible to be "relaxed" about a marathon - think you're going in with such a great attitude. And clearly, a Very strong training plan/group/coach. :) You're going to do Great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-54273215887261172962009-09-15T16:35:04.899-04:002009-09-15T16:35:04.899-04:00i am taking that advice. it is great advice. hopef...i am taking that advice. it is great advice. hopefully it will help with the nervousness (you AND me! lol). i am already nervous and my marathon isn't for another month... gahhh.<br /><br />12 days!! eek!!! i am prolly not helping, lol.No Longer Usinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711306638916660889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-67772154459307166432009-09-15T15:51:29.064-04:002009-09-15T15:51:29.064-04:00You are SOOO ready for this-- if anyone is you are...You are SOOO ready for this-- if anyone is you are!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066807666817897355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-34439775903426813452009-09-15T15:49:54.015-04:002009-09-15T15:49:54.015-04:00You are ready and you're going to rock it! You...You are ready and you're going to rock it! You've put in the hard work, now the fun part is coming up...running those miles and crossing that finish line!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946765294977587434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-24839867856840648012009-09-15T15:38:52.865-04:002009-09-15T15:38:52.865-04:00Marlene, you have trained so well, diligently, int...Marlene, you have trained so well, diligently, intelligently; there is no doubt that you are ready. Let's hope for good weather for race day. Truth is hard work always pays off and you have worked hard!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056617753977713306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-82685317318598459512009-09-15T15:13:54.090-04:002009-09-15T15:13:54.090-04:00Girl you are ready! So go out and kick some butt!!...Girl you are ready! So go out and kick some butt!!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-46931265001658094152009-09-15T15:02:37.825-04:002009-09-15T15:02:37.825-04:00Obviously you've put in the time and done the ...Obviously you've put in the time and done the preparation. You are ready, you'll have a great marathon.AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489341694241756318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-82373577248615602332009-09-15T14:57:37.373-04:002009-09-15T14:57:37.373-04:00What a great note from your coach. You should be ...What a great note from your coach. You should be proud -- you've worked hard for this!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888964055799524087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-35140774468332704342009-09-15T14:17:54.587-04:002009-09-15T14:17:54.587-04:00You are going to do great! Love the email.You are going to do great! Love the email.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142180130736828545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-18075295557499818942009-09-15T14:00:25.194-04:002009-09-15T14:00:25.194-04:00yayyyy 12 days!!! you are going to do amazing, i ...yayyyy 12 days!!! you are going to do amazing, i just KNOW it :) i always love that saying about the marathon being the reward! keep calm and focused during taper and before you know it, it will be race day!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-88116386115175441852009-09-15T13:53:49.942-04:002009-09-15T13:53:49.942-04:00Wow, it's coming up quick! But, you'll do...Wow, it's coming up quick! But, you'll do awesome; you've really put a lot into your training and I'm sure it will pay off. Try to relax and enjoy your taper!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37373654.post-42924001167002048352009-09-15T13:47:00.619-04:002009-09-15T13:47:00.619-04:00You are so ready for this. You've made great s...You are so ready for this. You've made great strides (pun intended) and have put in not just more, but better quality miles this go around. <br /><br />I'm so excited to see you rock this thing!Road Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185561385105959496noreply@blogger.com