tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post3305707063836330350..comments2023-11-03T10:56:38.102-05:00Comments on Running Sane: Finally the RR....Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12998412865107560921noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-75770370440206024902011-06-28T14:58:46.501-05:002011-06-28T14:58:46.501-05:00AWESOME! I was watching at our store (along the co...AWESOME! I was watching at our store (along the course just as you turned on to Superior), and I wondered if you were running! You are awesome, and I'm happy it went well for you!LindseyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321908819892607557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-41939567829885281512011-06-27T18:30:07.415-05:002011-06-27T18:30:07.415-05:00Glad you posted this again even it was unintention...Glad you posted this again even it was unintentional. I haven't gotten my sorry arse back here to finish reading it and now that I'm sicker than a dog on the couch, I've slowed down enough to really just sit and read! read every single word and really felt like I was there in the race. Too. Dang that end sounds brutal Jenn!! Don't know how you kept going...you're so strong. ugggh. I'm kind of thinking that I don't ever want to run a marathon again anytime soon...maybe it is the sickness talking but my body feels like it doesn't have another in me any time soon...hoping for a change in feeling soon. Again, glad you posted something again. Even if it was meant to be another post. xoAmanda@runninghoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389034066639666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-57432105814626646102011-06-27T16:23:16.593-05:002011-06-27T16:23:16.593-05:00You are my hero Jenn! Pushing through undesirable...You are my hero Jenn! Pushing through undesirable race conditions and feeling like "SHIT" and still running a 3:20?!?!?!?! AMAZING. Where is your cape girl!<br /><br />I feel like you are super hard core now--vomit and a 3:20?! in AWE!<br /><br />Be proud of your training and mental toughness!! And, what a blessing to stay at a stranger's house near the shuttle!Jess @ Blonde Ponytailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241567668546859036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-65521159789775670642011-06-26T15:06:05.848-05:002011-06-26T15:06:05.848-05:00I got strep and a really high fever right before B...I got strep and a really high fever right before Boston...I struggle with this every time I train for a marathon! Congratulations on an amazing race, especially under such conditions!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553495862885669248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-43468827334337547192011-06-26T08:07:48.470-05:002011-06-26T08:07:48.470-05:00I'm no doctor, but the fact you came down with...I'm no doctor, but the fact you came down with strep throat and an extremely high fever just hours after this race might have played into your hand of which you "folded". <br /><br />Your training is totally there. I am 1000% positive that you are capable of sub 3:15. Obviously you wont forget about this disaster of a race, but you can feel good about putting forth a SOLID 3:20 with the deck stacked against you. (what's with all the card playing references?)<br /><br />Move forward knowing you still have 3:14:59 in you!<br /><br />I'm totally picturing you hanging out in the crapper.kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269493667519186968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-10749060051742778592011-06-25T21:35:45.848-05:002011-06-25T21:35:45.848-05:00p.s I remembered something while reading your post...p.s I remembered something while reading your post...Joel (my coach) told me once to always alternate water with whatever sports drink they give out...never give up the water. <br />p.s I want to know more about how you would have fuelled with the 5 gu too?Nicole W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16049377843753781161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-25720805873520430042011-06-25T21:34:18.155-05:002011-06-25T21:34:18.155-05:00wow...didn't know about the puking. you poor p...wow...didn't know about the puking. you poor poor girl. that is amazing you can run a 3:20 feeling that way. I totally think it was the fueling...sucks you lost those gu's at the beginning but you did your VERY best to adapt and try to do what you thought would work. you are amazing and extremely inspiring Jen. can't wait to see you run at Boston..get the feeling I will be chasing you the entire way;)<br />xxNicole W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16049377843753781161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-58265405252841854312011-06-25T21:24:28.381-05:002011-06-25T21:24:28.381-05:00you did get sick after the race -- maybe your body...you did get sick after the race -- maybe your body was starting to be sick on race day, and that's why you were falling apart? just a thought, of course.<br /><br />lots of guts out there. some literally :) congrats on your race, even if you may not think you deserve it. it's tough to stick it out - i've had my share of pissy stomach in marathons! it is hard to press on when you can't drink anything!<br /><br />hmm you and AM both having visits from aunt flo at the same time... you must spend too much time chatting online that your ovaries are cycling together.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-41312787202953270152011-06-25T20:10:24.227-05:002011-06-25T20:10:24.227-05:00Even though you didn't get your A goal here, I...Even though you didn't get your A goal here, I am still impressed with your abilities. You are speedy nontheless, and I think that you are a rock star runner. On to Boston 2012.<br /><br />Side note, you take 5 gus in a marathon???Britt @ Chicago Runner Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628838959053342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-34974234243697124482011-06-24T22:59:30.206-05:002011-06-24T22:59:30.206-05:00Awesome! This is totally amazing! I thought of you...Awesome! This is totally amazing! I thought of you multiple times on Saturday, especially when i was complaining about how "hot and humid" it was for my 5k on saturday morning! I thought I should not be compaining...you were running a marathon in this! I think you really did an amazing job though, your training was great...and who know why the stomach issues. i will say, I cannot ever drink the power drinks-they always give me a stomachache! <br /><br />Great Work! ~KatieRunnin' Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637564877082019100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-11134678555998614332011-06-24T21:38:42.790-05:002011-06-24T21:38:42.790-05:00I am going to be a big loser her and say that I re...I am going to be a big loser her and say that I read the first paragraph and am dead tired and going to have to come back and read when I can REALLY read it (I've been in Boulder all day at a blogger health and fitness conference...)....<br /><br />But I wanted to let you know that I was here and I will be back and THANK you for the nicest comment on my blog post about my stupid freaking heel. Was awesome, seriously thank you!! :)<br />xoxoJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-85357133692812040492011-06-24T18:34:27.101-05:002011-06-24T18:34:27.101-05:00Congratulations! Like the others said, you don...Congratulations! Like the others said, you don't know how your body will respond on any given day. Be proud of your time. Thanks for sharing about the course...Grandma's is on my list given that I grew up a couple hours away from it.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502064517617297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-34533461721249427862011-06-24T17:53:30.202-05:002011-06-24T17:53:30.202-05:00So glad you wrote this even though I know it was n...So glad you wrote this even though I know it was not fun. <br /><br />No pacing errors. Solid training. Strong body and mind. No doubt about any of these.<br /><br />Here are some hypotheses:<br />1. Perhaps the strep was part of the problem? You could have had it during the race, and that affected you at mile 20?<br />2. You have been sick, so your body has had other priorities rather than heal your muscles, hence the DOMS post race.<br />3. I know that when I stop in a race, I am fried. I need to work on this big time, but once I stop it is so hard to run again and it is plan discouraging. I wonder if this also made the last miles hard? Knowing you won't get your A goal?<br />4. Stomach issues, vomiting, lack of fuel - they had to have affected how your muscles felt and recovered post race. <br /><br />I honestly can say that I have NO DOUBT that you will go way sub 3:15 next time. You are basically trained for a 3:15, you will see how much faster and stronger you will get this training cycle. You will just kill that second part of the marathon and finish with a sub 7 mile. My prediction!Running and livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057835870342142162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-42663756468520148702011-06-24T17:38:40.501-05:002011-06-24T17:38:40.501-05:00Jenn, this is just packed with insight and is such...Jenn, this is just packed with insight and is such an honest reflection of who you are...how much you care about the ART of racing. <br /><br />There is SO much I can identify with in here. <br />You are no shirker. <br /><br />Tough training, smart pacing, mistakes/unfortunate circumstances, but STILL you earned an AWE-INSPIRING finish time and a VALUABLE race for learning. <br /><br />These things don't define us, they motivate us. <br />Rest, process, regroup... and on to the next goal. I know you can beat that *secret* goal.Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118022681297462844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-38931238652654499332011-06-24T16:42:10.352-05:002011-06-24T16:42:10.352-05:00Okay, I'm part way through and I have to dash ...Okay, I'm part way through and I have to dash again (super hero mode today...can you see my cape yet? ha ha). Just read the part about hiding out in the port o potty and checking blogs...was this when you commented on my blog before your race? ha ha. I woke up and saw your comment and thought..."isn't she supposed to be at a race?" Love it!! Adapt and Problem Solve..great words AM! And problem solve you did. <br />I also love how you put it out there: "I'm not the type to overestimate my abilities and I almost ALWAYS reach goals I set for myself. " One of the things I love the most about you. And when you said that you have a system and it works for you...love that you have something that just works for Jenn. Okay, I'll be back again. Might not comment...don't want to overload this post with Amanda comments. Might e-mail instead. :)Amanda@runninghoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389034066639666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-47993083279071569712011-06-24T16:35:34.751-05:002011-06-24T16:35:34.751-05:00Cranking out a 3:20 while gagging and sputtering a...Cranking out a 3:20 while gagging and sputtering and staggering is no small feat. You are amazing, Jenn.<br /><br />What a great and thorough report.<br /><br />I am glad you are starting to feel better after strep...that really sucks that you got sick :(XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-6153591770705068402011-06-24T14:31:58.338-05:002011-06-24T14:31:58.338-05:00The DRIVE you have is simply AMAZING. Seriously, ...The DRIVE you have is simply AMAZING. Seriously, never say never, but I'm fairly certain, if I vomit, I'm done for the day. Wow!<br /><br />As previously mentioned, the conditions on race day, and the tummy issues are NOT excuses. These are actual out of your control ISSUES that kept you from running at 100%. You still pulled it off, with an amazing day. YES, you should be proud, and I hope that you are PROUD by now. Congrats Jenn!Happy Feet 26.2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-50397214708252320072011-06-24T12:01:54.892-05:002011-06-24T12:01:54.892-05:00Sorry this didn't go as planned. 3:20 is an a...Sorry this didn't go as planned. 3:20 is an awesome time esp. with how you were feeling.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-74864538752899758542011-06-24T11:58:01.982-05:002011-06-24T11:58:01.982-05:00Even with the unplanned circumstances you still RO...Even with the unplanned circumstances you still ROCKED the race. You are an amazing runner and person... I love to read your posts.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485070247433437203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-73549295782252586552011-06-24T11:11:47.180-05:002011-06-24T11:11:47.180-05:00Amazing. Really amazing. Being a person who curr...Amazing. Really amazing. Being a person who currently has no intentions of running a marathon (let alone finishing one in such incredible time) and a person who hates puking more than anything (and would consider this cause for bagging a race), I was in complete awe as I read this. You are a runner on a completely different level than I am, but it makes me want to be better! You kicked some serious ass!!Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15745215384894231968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-87241861230121233102011-06-24T10:27:30.676-05:002011-06-24T10:27:30.676-05:00Hi Jenn! Holy shit!!! You are freaking amazing! ...Hi Jenn! Holy shit!!! You are freaking amazing! So damn bummed that I did not stick around to watch the marathoners finish. I was cold, not feeling the greatest and just wanted a hot shower! You did so awesome...I am in awe of what an amazing athlete you are! So very proud of you! We are meeting at Twin Cities this year! We need to find a spot to meet before hand:) I will be finishing so far behind after you...looking for a sub 4 finish this year.<br /><br />Congrats on a fantastic marathon finish girl! Big hugs for my super star Minnesota blogger friend!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-69906255482070183852011-06-24T10:20:49.920-05:002011-06-24T10:20:49.920-05:00You rocked it! Be proud of your time because it i...You rocked it! Be proud of your time because it is AMAZING!Christina @ The Athletarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328839478273608532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-53634866903593958642011-06-24T10:07:33.169-05:002011-06-24T10:07:33.169-05:00The one thing we can never be prepared for is how ...The one thing we can never be prepared for is how our body responds on any given day. 3:20:00 is an awesome time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-65126366777804773122011-06-24T09:42:41.171-05:002011-06-24T09:42:41.171-05:00Okay, even though I know most of this already, you...Okay, even though I know most of this already, you know I'm going to be sitting down with my wine tonight when I can and read through this like a favorite book! Can't wait to find some quiet time today! Thanks for this...it really is just as much for us as it is for you....we learn so much from you! What a great learning experience here and fuel to your running fire for next time. I have no doubt....none that you are capable of that 3:14:59 and much faster even! You are amazing in every way Jenn! Love you! MOre later when my kids are not pulling at my leg.Amanda@runninghoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389034066639666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635823026230026813.post-86090683557068857302011-06-24T09:27:54.417-05:002011-06-24T09:27:54.417-05:00Oh, and my coach specifically told me that he take...Oh, and my coach specifically told me that he takes "2 mouthfuls" of sports drink at EVERY aid station. That's it. Maybe you just had TOO much.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928994787907817674noreply@blogger.com