tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post2141507318968709622..comments2023-10-17T04:45:59.089-07:00Comments on running stories: Vancouver Half Marathon Reportjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-45877009710880553192009-01-30T09:47:00.000-08:002009-01-30T09:47:00.000-08:00NICE JOB!! That's a great pace, AND you got 3rd i...NICE JOB!! That's a great pace, AND you got 3rd in your AG. So don't be disappointed in that!!<BR/><BR/>Great photos too!!!<BR/><BR/>And I wrote this in the comments on my blog, and I thought I'd let you know....<BR/><BR/>"No, sorry Jen, but he actually cried on Idol. I know he's a judge on America's Got Talent, but this was him crying watching the live finale of Idol.<BR/><BR/>I'm such a loser for knowing all that..."<BR/><BR/>Yep, we're BOTH losers for being a little too involved with reality TV. We need help.<BR/><BR/>;)Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-8321271465808548062009-01-30T09:43:00.000-08:002009-01-30T09:43:00.000-08:00Another awesome race and report.You may not have g...Another awesome race and report.<BR/>You may not have gotten the time you wanted but you finished when you wanted to quit. Money in the ironman bank!!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236816832391740728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-31770694293502525352009-01-29T20:43:00.000-08:002009-01-29T20:43:00.000-08:00Hey Jen, I hope your recovery period is treating y...Hey Jen, I hope your recovery period is treating you well!SavvyFitChicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411757549007399118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-36615489448746633412009-01-28T16:52:00.000-08:002009-01-28T16:52:00.000-08:00You... you... you ran in short in this freezing we...You... you... you ran in short in this freezing weather? Amazing ! Those mimosa looks so good!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on completing the Half Marathon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854434513420932216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-48123116689825545822009-01-27T16:57:00.000-08:002009-01-27T16:57:00.000-08:00That's a great time my dear. Damnnnnnn it looked ...That's a great time my dear. Damnnnnnn it looked cold. It looked slippery too. I'm sure I would have slipped and landed on my coolo.P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-1672047051614733072009-01-27T11:43:00.000-08:002009-01-27T11:43:00.000-08:00Great job and time! Eek , it does look freezing!Great job and time! Eek , it does look freezing!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-90158296634636481052009-01-27T09:50:00.000-08:002009-01-27T09:50:00.000-08:00Congratulations! That is an awesome time. You are ...Congratulations! That is an awesome time. You are so fast! Also, I love your photos. The scenery is great. <BR/><BR/>Also, thanks for your comment on my blog about my swimming! I figure, if I am the slowest, I have the most room to improve :) <BR/><BR/>Austin is wonderful.. but so is Portland!melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016678342477667837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-53199673826547893272009-01-27T08:25:00.000-08:002009-01-27T08:25:00.000-08:00Umm--are those shorts you're wearing? And there wa...Umm--are those shorts you're wearing? And there was snow on the ground?? :) You're crazy! Congrats on the race. Loved the report and all the pics. Rest up!AddictedToEndorphinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289165436547387984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-35382934643761069112009-01-27T06:28:00.000-08:002009-01-27T06:28:00.000-08:00Congratulations! That's still a pretty strong run...Congratulations! That's still a pretty strong run considering the conditions and timing of the event. P.S. I love those coast pictures previously. Very nice. You are going to have a great 2009.Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-77372470776032520902009-01-27T01:18:00.000-08:002009-01-27T01:18:00.000-08:00Shorts in the snow! Showoff.I like "near finish" -...Shorts in the snow! Showoff.<BR/><BR/>I like "near finish" - would be perfect with the walker rubbed out.<BR/><BR/>Great race - got to be worth, oh, 1:42 on a sunny day :)Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-39671302491516924512009-01-26T23:19:00.000-08:002009-01-26T23:19:00.000-08:00Omg, a 10 am start time? How awesome is that? Holy...Omg, a 10 am start time? How awesome is that? Holy cow, you ran sub 8 min mile the first 5 miles? Geesh. Are you sure you want to run with me??? :-)<BR/><BR/>Great race report and congrats on finishing 3rd in your age group!!<BR/><BR/>Um... I can't believe so many people ran in shorts in THAT weather!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795598528475684390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-79131458836707176492009-01-26T19:24:00.000-08:002009-01-26T19:24:00.000-08:00This post is f'ing hilare. My favorites:-Wearing ...This post is f'ing hilare. My favorites:<BR/>-Wearing the Boston shirt when feeling self-conscious.<BR/>-We're conceited like that<BR/>-Shut up, you know you did it too<BR/><BR/>Way to wrap your head around the mission and finish the task despite feeling frustrated and over it. Definitely a character building experience, esp in the snow. But you had a great "workout" run and an awesome finish-congrats on the beer mug! Does this mean it's now officially on to IM training?KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000274933357972123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-76320438789525380472009-01-26T15:27:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:27:00.000-08:00Those pictures are great. I love the alternating ...Those pictures are great. I love the alternating B&W with color for the snowy shots - it's like the only difference you can tell is the color of the runners' shirts and jackets. Very artsy.<BR/><BR/>Doesn't make me want to be there, though. Congrats on running through the cold.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-30270196176956103762009-01-26T12:21:00.000-08:002009-01-26T12:21:00.000-08:00Oh my, that snow and slush would have done me in! ...Oh my, that snow and slush would have done me in! <BR/><BR/>Way to gut it out and finish the race. I'd be happy with a sub 1:50 half in those conditions and undertrained. Congrats on third place!!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-4648018178990863962009-01-26T11:30:00.000-08:002009-01-26T11:30:00.000-08:00That looks way too cold for me, but great job with...That looks way too cold for me, but great job with the race!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-91130107709550009822009-01-26T11:22:00.000-08:002009-01-26T11:22:00.000-08:00Great race! Your time was awesome. And, I think ...Great race! Your time was awesome. And, I think I have your same northface shorts (really lightweight?) and I'm thinking about wearing them to my first half this spring. If running buddy doesn't make me wear a skirt...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017647714362441559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-27542271417933226392009-01-26T11:10:00.000-08:002009-01-26T11:10:00.000-08:00(thanks for your comment on my blog....I really ap...(thanks for your comment on my blog....I really appreciate the advice). I know I'll at least be drinking this week! :) Seriously though, thank you.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027221614900215898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-67836599706516010982009-01-26T10:56:00.000-08:002009-01-26T10:56:00.000-08:00Congrats! I'm sorry the race wasn't exactly what y...Congrats! I'm sorry the race wasn't exactly what you had hoped but i think its a great result especially considering the conditions.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721679542868068134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-38417780620648051352009-01-26T10:42:00.000-08:002009-01-26T10:42:00.000-08:00running through snow/slush..yikes..great job on th...running through snow/slush..yikes<BR/>..great job on the run, and great time, got a mug even....enjoyed reading your race report....loved the description of the mental battle during the race.Oz Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708432336187308653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-5625636416327323352009-01-26T10:31:00.000-08:002009-01-26T10:31:00.000-08:00Great job yesterday! I'm sure that mug will get p...Great job yesterday! I'm sure that mug will get plenty of use :)Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00230676631293029153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-61836153750972543992009-01-26T09:53:00.000-08:002009-01-26T09:53:00.000-08:00Nice job. I think you ran awesome. What great pict...Nice job. I think you ran awesome. What great pictures. Looks like a nice and pretty race, maybe a bit cold, but nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-31591135421930186852009-01-26T09:25:00.000-08:002009-01-26T09:25:00.000-08:00Any race that starts at 10am and hands out beer mu...Any race that starts at 10am and hands out beer mugs needs to be praised! Great job sticking it out. Remember, the hard runs are the ones that build mental toughness. Something you'll need come November. Congrats on a great race and not giving up! (and getting 3rd!)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027221614900215898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-80673510546756148252009-01-26T09:16:00.000-08:002009-01-26T09:16:00.000-08:00Great job!!!! The pics are awesome and I cna't bel...Great job!!!! The pics are awesome and I cna't believe you were rocking shorts! I would have been a totally wuss and been covered head to toe! lol Congrats on placing as well :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-80655171979990701032009-01-26T09:05:00.000-08:002009-01-26T09:05:00.000-08:00i am so glad that i got to meet you!! you are just...i am so glad that i got to meet you!! you are just as nice and cute andfriendly as i thought you would be! you know, it's funny i thought about just bailing when i ran past the parking lot and saw my car.if i hadn't checked my gloves and hat, i might have- ha! it sucked to see everyone partying at the picnic area and still have over a mile left! well, you did really well. that's FAST!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150125112864194788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-66599984800843276712009-01-26T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-26T08:18:00.000-08:00Congratulations!! You kicked major bootay! I know...Congratulations!! You kicked major bootay! I know it wasn't the time you wanted, but seriously, it looks like non-optimal conditions and, hello! Cold! And yay for mimosas and beer and #1 fans, oh my!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I agree, your legs do look awesome in that pic. :)Marathon Maritzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617226310522206108noreply@blogger.com