tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post3436604901792479149..comments2024-01-16T23:06:40.117-08:00Comments on A Brand New Life as a Runner: National Half Marathon ReportLaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08623841732966475396noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-15046062455336212982009-07-21T08:16:42.433-07:002009-07-21T08:16:42.433-07:00So I was doing a little research and came across y...So I was doing a little research and came across your blog and I think it's a great concept. <br /><br />I wanted to let you know about a line of products that you might be interested in to help with your training. I work with Sof Sole and we are looking for bloggers who run just like you for a little feedback. For more company info, go to http://www.sofsole.com. Please reply with your mailing address and shoe size and I will get some free products right out to you. We would love for you to blog about your experience.Sof Solehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923207625075412504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-29132720159567278902009-03-30T11:55:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:55:00.000-07:00Great performance Laurel!! So proud and happy for ...Great performance Laurel!! So proud and happy for you! A sub 9 min/mile pace for a half-marathon.... W-O-W!! You're such a speed demon now! I hardly believe we were almost twins in pace times not so long ago!! I want to be just like you when I 'grow up' or stop the injury madness LOL<BR/><BR/>Congrats to J too!!! Cool video! =)Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15766375122022031029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-38312477167032372772009-03-30T11:51:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:51:00.000-07:00Great race report! And great race!! :DGreat race report! And great race!! :Dkelseyhttp://www.kelseytoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-60352972339840176652009-03-30T07:36:00.000-07:002009-03-30T07:36:00.000-07:00Excellent post-race report !!! I loved the video. ...Excellent post-race report !!! I loved the video. That is so friggin cool of J to get it under 4 hrs and CONGRATS TO YOU for getting the job done. GREAT PRs. Hat off to both of you !!!<BR/>It does bring me memories of DC since I used to go to Gallaudet University in DC as a graduate student. DC is still a GREAT city and plenty of terrific museums. I am glad you and J and the opportunity to explore the city itself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854434513420932216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-77581408353060300722009-03-30T04:58:00.000-07:002009-03-30T04:58:00.000-07:00Congratulations on the run! And Cracker Barrel is...Congratulations on the run! And Cracker Barrel is awesome, especially the chicken and dumplins - add in some hashbrown casserole and it's perfect :)Before I'm 35https://www.blogger.com/profile/05459268406644151094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-52965105144381490752009-03-29T17:54:00.000-07:002009-03-29T17:54:00.000-07:00Wow! You too rock!! Two awesome PRs. Good stuff...Wow! You too rock!! Two awesome PRs. Good stuff guys.<BR/><BR/>Ok, I laughed at the Cracker Barrel thing too. Whenever I need comfort food I make my husband go there and he always makes fun of me...lol. Wait 'til I tell him it causes serious friggin PRs.Irish Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151722468428920504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-45400349904035839012009-03-26T13:40:00.000-07:002009-03-26T13:40:00.000-07:00Great job! Both of you! I love DC!!Great job! Both of you! I love DC!!Natalie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070938772436207301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-71368208559403546952009-03-26T10:36:00.000-07:002009-03-26T10:36:00.000-07:00Amazing race report! Who the heck has that big of...Amazing race report! Who the heck has that big of PR?!?! That is great. Congrats to J and yourself for such great races.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523172290888888477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-474011908094889622009-03-25T23:14:00.000-07:002009-03-25T23:14:00.000-07:00Great job, both of you!!!!DC is a very cool place....Great job, both of you!!!!<BR/><BR/>DC is a very cool place. I've been there twice and still haven't seen everything there is to see!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506473191113043504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-28567110676769514952009-03-25T14:33:00.000-07:002009-03-25T14:33:00.000-07:00Congrats for the PRs!! Awesome!Congrats for the PRs!! Awesome!Julie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695544893811029409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-74989801007502299002009-03-25T11:17:00.000-07:002009-03-25T11:17:00.000-07:00Congratulations! Great report, awesome PR and cute...Congratulations! Great report, awesome PR and cute medal.I Run for Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557777279127579648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-56442838661516793822009-03-25T10:55:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:55:00.000-07:00Congratulations! You both did awesome!oh and the ...Congratulations! You both did awesome!<BR/><BR/>oh and the pb, banana and coffee combo is what works for me, I've changed it but always come back to it.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767529213819881768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-47481736270520552112009-03-25T04:09:00.000-07:002009-03-25T04:09:00.000-07:00Congrats to both you guys on the PR's!That shirt i...Congrats to both you guys on the PR's!<BR/>That shirt is BAD!<BR/>After reading your report, I wish I would have been able to run this course. <BR/>I can't believe you walked J around for 5 hours after he ran the marathon. I could barely walk after Philly.FLYERS26https://www.blogger.com/profile/03179562404411136247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-50146454760147267952009-03-24T23:02:00.000-07:002009-03-24T23:02:00.000-07:00Oh, and forgot to mention that we eat the exact sa...Oh, and forgot to mention that we eat the exact same pre-race breakfast- peanut butter on bread and a banana...with caffeine! Not to mention the same morning routine- non stop runs to the porta potty. It got to a point where I would pee, and then get right back in line (since they're usually so long anyway)! It's a way to pass the time too, isn't it?Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916813405545394628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-38224076830508099272009-03-24T22:59:00.000-07:002009-03-24T22:59:00.000-07:00Awww...I teared up watching that video just listen...Awww...I teared up watching that video just listening to how proud you were of Jeremy. Congrats to both of you for kicking arse and taking names! Loved the race recap!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916813405545394628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-11491635284555907082009-03-24T19:58:00.000-07:002009-03-24T19:58:00.000-07:00What a GREAT race report!!!! I felt chills reading...What a GREAT race report!!!! I felt chills reading it. How exciting for you and J!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind words regarding my dad. I like your idea about raising money but I'm not sure how to go about that, any suggestions?Manderzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601848087402528859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-30472499143263080782009-03-24T19:48:00.000-07:002009-03-24T19:48:00.000-07:00Great job on the race! I walked home after my mar...Great job on the race! I walked home after my marathon (about 3 miles) and it was great for leg recovery.<BR/><BR/>Do they really advertise as flat and fast? All the local runners told me it was really hilly. Good job conquering the hills.<BR/><BR/>Come down again sometime and run a VA race with me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-79960265045030812022009-03-24T19:30:00.000-07:002009-03-24T19:30:00.000-07:00great race report. congrats to both of you! wahoo...great race report. congrats to both of you! wahooooooooooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-50026403551755232772009-03-24T11:14:00.000-07:002009-03-24T11:14:00.000-07:00Great RR! :) So glad that you guys both did great....Great RR! :) So glad that you guys both did great. Porange.... lame shirt for sure! :) That virgina shirt is cute though and that last picture deserves to be in a frame. Congrats again on great races!Chic Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670504238110246108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-52572150731747611982009-03-24T10:33:00.000-07:002009-03-24T10:33:00.000-07:00You BOTH smoked it! Big, huge congrats! Sounds lik...You BOTH smoked it! Big, huge congrats! Sounds like you both ran strong races.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the awesome report!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-78143031753395895782009-03-24T09:23:00.000-07:002009-03-24T09:23:00.000-07:00first of all i love laurel long winded race report...first of all i love laurel long winded race reports :) they are the best!!!<BR/><BR/>CONGRATS to both of you!!!! what an amazing day :) you did so awesome! i looove the video too, makes me all teary eyed :)Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-41723977368206078162009-03-24T09:19:00.000-07:002009-03-24T09:19:00.000-07:00FYI - you kicked my half marathon ass by a minute!...FYI - you kicked my half marathon ass by a minute! Nice job :)<BR/><BR/>Congrats to both of you guys :)P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-41584391485496700402009-03-24T08:42:00.000-07:002009-03-24T08:42:00.000-07:00Way to go Laurel!!! Glad to hear that both of you...Way to go Laurel!!! Glad to hear that both of you PR'd!!! I enjoyed your race report and pics. <BR/><BR/>I don't blame you at all for walking around DC for five hours after the race...it's a beautiful city with so much to see. I think the walking will really help your recovery, too.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations!!!NancyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023542016638539238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-61245046176536399342009-03-24T08:16:00.000-07:002009-03-24T08:16:00.000-07:00YYYAAAAYYY BABY!! ;D ;D Alright chica!! CONGRATS ...YYYAAAAYYY BABY!! ;D ;D Alright chica!! CONGRATS to both of you ;D ;D<BR/><BR/>Maybe I will have to look into this walk break thing more ;-)Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32536118.post-19004795190356603222009-03-24T08:01:00.000-07:002009-03-24T08:01:00.000-07:00What a great day for you both! (Aww, you guys are ...What a great day for you both! (Aww, you guys are cute together.) Congrats all around!X-Country2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543524827265377886noreply@blogger.com