tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post6893793744436666951..comments2023-10-17T04:45:59.089-07:00Comments on running stories: Miscellaneous Post-Marathon Thoughtsjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-60602498593122692812008-12-21T22:38:00.000-08:002008-12-21T22:38:00.000-08:00I read your report well over a week ago and still ...I read your report well over a week ago and still haven't commented - aarggh. First off - fantastic time and effort and what a trip. Amazing that you and Zach made it to the start line given how he was feeling - even more incredible that you made it across the finish! <BR/><BR/>I can see that you're ready for the break - you really sound it. You need a fresh perspective and WOOHOO LOndon 2010! I'll be there - hopefully running it and otherwise cheering you on! Fabulous! Happy Christmas - am loving all the photos and posts. As always - you're looking great.Petrarunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-78329398146375208542008-12-20T11:54:00.000-08:002008-12-20T11:54:00.000-08:00Wow.....bloody shoes, that's hardcore!!!Wow.....bloody shoes, that's hardcore!!!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15994066722757186377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-58624969265954476482008-12-16T18:34:00.000-08:002008-12-16T18:34:00.000-08:00Jen! I've been meaning to come visit your blog to ...Jen! I've been meaning to come visit your blog to say hi! And wish we could have met at the expo. I'm sorry to hear that you had such a tough day at CIM. I heard that you and Zach both had a rough day... BUT, I do agree with Aron, you have some amazing marathon times! I can only HOPE that I can get those times one day! Good luck with your Ironman training! I am following your blog so that I can keep up with your training!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795598528475684390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-7027823886842520632008-12-14T21:59:00.000-08:002008-12-14T21:59:00.000-08:00You WILL finish that Arizona Ironman in November!!...You WILL finish that Arizona Ironman in November!!! That is a great goal to work towards. One of these days I hope to get 'balls' and shake things up with my athletic goals the way you do! <BR/><BR/>Enjoy your recovery and race those shorter distances for a while. A break from marathons will make London 2010 feel spectacular.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438263015078788527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-33958530593491942812008-12-13T13:07:00.000-08:002008-12-13T13:07:00.000-08:00The bloody shoes just freaked me out - have you h...The bloody shoes just freaked me out - have you had that in all seven marathons?!?!?!excessive.exposureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344278985121688340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-57551649522840846432008-12-13T06:27:00.000-08:002008-12-13T06:27:00.000-08:00Dang! Those are some smokin marathon times. Awesom...Dang! Those are some smokin marathon times. Awesome racing.<BR/>Woooohooo for IMAZ!!!! Will be following along.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092311195934359639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-24603552701956779682008-12-12T18:29:00.000-08:002008-12-12T18:29:00.000-08:00Great pics and thanks for your thoughts. I'm excit...Great pics and thanks for your thoughts. I'm excited to see how your running and triathloning develops over the next year.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995153336773206769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-28451546680177897542008-12-12T17:14:00.000-08:002008-12-12T17:14:00.000-08:00Well clearly you are talented!!! Great times and B...Well clearly you are talented!!! Great times and BQs!! You'll have to give me some tips about Boston. It will be nice to take off the spring and looking ahead to a possible IM will be awesome!!!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-25625867489275829662008-12-12T16:00:00.000-08:002008-12-12T16:00:00.000-08:00Australia is beachy!That's a great list of maratho...Australia is beachy!<BR/><BR/>That's a great list of marathons - all fast in my book. Like Chad said, London is a fast course :)<BR/><BR/>I can see why you want a break. I had 11 years between my 2nd and 3rd marathons (3rd was a PR by 17 mins). Enjoy racing, getting faster and smashing those 'soft' PRs!<BR/><BR/>IM will be HUGE!Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-26667145269785837312008-12-12T15:12:00.000-08:002008-12-12T15:12:00.000-08:00Nice to hear from your Jen! And I just saw Martiza...Nice to hear from your Jen! And I just saw Martiza's blog on your list, so hi Martiza too!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721679542868068134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-13968694244076997592008-12-12T14:26:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:26:00.000-08:00You are such a speedy lady!!! and 7marathons is aw...You are such a speedy lady!!! and 7marathons is awesome! I can't wait to hear about your training for Ironman :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-3890367449690693192008-12-12T14:17:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:17:00.000-08:00I'm so impressed! Can't wait to see what's around ...I'm so impressed! Can't wait to see what's around the corner for you, but take your time choosing. There will always be races waiting for you! Again, great job on CIM and all the other marathons you've completed!lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495166674226656034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-4481239112828278492008-12-12T11:45:00.000-08:002008-12-12T11:45:00.000-08:00Holy bloody toes!Ironman?Really???? That is fantas...Holy bloody toes!<BR/><BR/>Ironman?<BR/>Really???? That is fantastic. You can totally do it. I'm so excited for you.<BR/><BR/>And we all love random posts so bring it on.P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-40117666149223429162008-12-12T10:14:00.000-08:002008-12-12T10:14:00.000-08:00I find it interesting that you want to do slower, ...I find it interesting that you want to do slower, more scenic marathons, and then you list London, one of the fastest courses on the planet.<BR/><BR/>It's good that you don't have to focus on training for Boston because you are going to have more than your hands full training for IMAZ. Get some rest and enjoy being 'random' for a while.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-62206263118787657172008-12-12T09:32:00.000-08:002008-12-12T09:32:00.000-08:00Those bloody shoe pics are disgusting, yet awesome...Those bloody shoe pics are disgusting, yet awesome at the same time! Good job to both of you for running through the pain and not letting it slow you down! Congrats on deciding to take a break from marathoning too. Sometimes you just need to work on something else for awhile - Variety is always good and I'm sure that Ironman will keep you plenty busy!Jen Rifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00268401119619368041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-9960621775181178012008-12-12T06:34:00.000-08:002008-12-12T06:34:00.000-08:00Indeed, soon after my 7th marathon is when I too d...Indeed, soon after my 7th marathon is when I too decided to stop being such a hard head. I'd finally broken 3:30 (my slowest was 3:45) and it was time to start having more fun!<BR/><BR/>So excited to hear you'll be doing IMAZ next year. There's a bunch of us who will be doing first-time iron events next year. It's gonna be a great year!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-58116868312555701042008-12-11T23:12:00.000-08:002008-12-11T23:12:00.000-08:00All I can say is you are awesome. Like, seriously ...All I can say is you are awesome. Like, seriously awesome.<BR/><BR/>Youre awesome. That is all.Marathon Maritzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617226310522206108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-91000978434021507202008-12-11T19:05:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:05:00.000-08:00Ouch to the blood on the shoes!Wow, all of your ma...Ouch to the blood on the shoes!<BR/><BR/>Wow, all of your marathons are sub-4, that is awesome.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear about your ironman training...that is insane! I'd like to do a sprint tri this summer maybe.<BR/><BR/>There is something to be said about running slow and enjoying yourself. I think it's a different kind of pushing yourself...it's forcing yourself to look around and enjoy your surroundings, the course, the crowd, the other runners, etc.<BR/><BR/>What is Zach thinking for his next marathon? I didn't know he had a blog too...I'm trying to get my husband to write one.Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468073781328699944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-90076256499933691202008-12-11T19:02:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:02:00.000-08:00Ironman?!?!!?!??! I am so excited for you. I can...Ironman?!?!!?!??! I am so excited for you. I can't wait to follow your journey, while I sit back and get fat.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on another great marathon.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236816832391740728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-59090963473299336102008-12-11T18:24:00.000-08:002008-12-11T18:24:00.000-08:00I have so many miscellaneous comment and questions...I have so many miscellaneous comment and questions...maybe I should wait to talk with you in person:<BR/><BR/>-the blood on the shoes - wtf?<BR/>-Zach looks to be in great spirits despite the illness<BR/>-7 races is OTC<BR/>-yay for Ironman training (talk w/Shawn abt coaching resources,he's great)<BR/>-if you like it then you should have put a ring on it (sorry, I can't get it out of my head - if you want to come over and wear a leotard and learn the dance, please let me know)<BR/>-the holidays are fun, but I miss the snow. Snow always gets me in the spirit...help me get in the spirit w/o snow?<BR/>-I need to hear more about the chafing.<BR/><BR/>Let's get together!!!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136959009114830309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-85764436772438693072008-12-11T18:03:00.000-08:002008-12-11T18:03:00.000-08:00That is a very impressive marathon resume! And I r...That is a very impressive marathon resume! And I really admire your ability to rationally and patiently plan a season and set goals. And that is awesome that you will be getting a coach, too. It definitely helps to reassure you when you question if what you're doing is right. <BR/><BR/>London 2010? That sounds awesome. Running is a great way to see different places and an excuse to travel.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Bring on the blog randomness-it will still be super fun to read.<BR/><BR/>P.P.S.Merry Christmas-I like your December plans (and congrats on the wieght loss; that is soooooo validating).KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000274933357972123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-30206327556038382552008-12-11T17:32:00.000-08:002008-12-11T17:32:00.000-08:00Where do I start? so much to respond to...First o...Where do I start? so much to respond to...<BR/><BR/>First of all, it sounds like this race happened the way it did for a reason- you have a new perspective on "running" and it might even be forcing you to try new things. Not something you thought you wanted to do before, but it's going to spark some excitement I'm sure!<BR/><BR/>Second, it's incredibly amazing how consistent your marathons and your pace are! I mean, it's hella scary (in a good way!) And yes, you're fast. I decided that when you're in AZ, we'll meet up and I'll bike and you can run and I'll try to keep up. lol<BR/><BR/>Third, I'm looking forward to some "randomness" in Jen-blogland.<BR/><BR/>Fourth, do your feet always get bloody? Mine have yet to do that, and you didn't blog about it during your training runs, so I'm wondering... will that happen to me during my marathon? <BR/><BR/>Fifth- IRONMAN??? AAAAAHHH! SUPER EXCITED FOR YOU!!! AAAAH (yes, again!)<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear about where you decide to vacation and how 2009 will be different for you and I'm glad to be here for the ride...<BR/><BR/>KelsalynnSavvyFitChicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411757549007399118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-11782577100659460082008-12-11T17:10:00.000-08:002008-12-11T17:10:00.000-08:00Hi, I don't know if you remember me... I came acro...Hi, I don't know if you remember me... I came across your blog a little while ago through some other tri/running blogs and have kept up on reading yours. And now I just realized that you were from the shape board years ago! It's great to see you are still running and running well! <BR/>Beth (westendgirl)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721679542868068134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-62199996047698713012008-12-11T16:27:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:27:00.000-08:00Hey! Thanks so much for you comment on my blog! (I...Hey! Thanks so much for you comment on my blog! (I hope Michelle wins too.)<BR/><BR/>Great job on your marathon! and the other 6! 7 marathons a great accomplishment! I can't wait to hear your success in the triathlon world... Enjoy the holidays.melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016678342477667837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18623487.post-28029633268560793422008-12-11T16:25:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:25:00.000-08:00I hope the feet are feeling ok. The bloody shoes a...I hope the feet are feeling ok. The bloody shoes are crazy! <BR/><BR/>I think it is awesome that you are going to do an ironman. You did great with the half earlier this year. Not sure if you been to Lana's blog ( The Fire Inside) or not but she just completed Ironman FL and did an amazing job. You should check it out.<BR/><BR/>I also think you are smart to put running fast marathons on hold. I truly believe if you heart isn't in it, you will only burn out. Better to really want something or to have fun doing it. Your marathon resume is so impressive. I would like to just hit one of your times!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com