tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post114953545028552301..comments2023-12-23T11:43:32.396-08:00Comments on Magazine Smiles: Marathon Length PostIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149613265421570912006-06-06T10:01:00.000-07:002006-06-06T10:01:00.000-07:00Melissa,At the marathon I did, there were a lot of...Melissa,<BR/>At the marathon I did, there were a lot of different levels of runners. It made me wonder why I didn't do one sooner. Sure there are people who are faster, like the Kenyans and Ethiopians who finish in the 2 hour range, but then there are people who walk it. We watched those folks come in well after we were finished. Yay for them! I'm learning that the calf cramps come from not engough hydration and/or salt & electrolytes... Nope, you're not a blog hog... :) Thanks for the encouragment. It was cool that we both had events on the same weekend. I thought about you when I went through the 20K mark. <BR/><BR/>Donna, <BR/>I hope the pains don't bug you too much. It took me a long time to figure out how to work around mine, like shoe type, supps, and knowing when to say "uncle" -- gotta know when to rest. Thanks for your support! <BR/><BR/>~IreneIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149609674080958582006-06-06T09:01:00.000-07:002006-06-06T09:01:00.000-07:00Great recap. I enjoyed reading about the marathon...Great recap. I enjoyed reading about the marathon. So proud of you. Thinking of you and Melissa got me out the door yesterday. Today I'm going to try too. I'm having some slight pain in my leg and I'm not sure if it'll work its way out or not.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453396608731430565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149601641362514402006-06-06T06:47:00.000-07:002006-06-06T06:47:00.000-07:00Irene, you did awesome! I was reading this yester...Irene, you did awesome! I was reading this yesterday but was interrupted and couldn't wait to get back and finish. I'm so impressed. I think finishing a marathon would be incredible. If I ever chose to do one, I would have a LOT of training to do! I had the bad calf cramps in my run too, my left calf was really hurting and I have been really sore since Sunday morning. Sorry, didn't mean to be a blog hog! Just wanted to say congrats on doing such a fantastic job! You should feel so proud! *High Fives and Hugs* right back at ya! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06014088025123031879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149566766796907852006-06-05T21:06:00.000-07:002006-06-05T21:06:00.000-07:00Thanks Tom!Cherie,I had the same problems today! ...Thanks Tom!<BR/><BR/>Cherie,<BR/>I had the same problems today! I couldn't post comments or pictures... Awww, thanks Cherie... Shucks... I do feel really good about it. It wasn't easy but I finished. Whew! <BR/><BR/>Thanks Rachel!!! :)<BR/><BR/>Miss Fit (Rachel),<BR/>It was actually fun. Really! There's a lot of people to cheer you on, plus the bands! People come from all over to run in this event. It would be awesome if you decide to participate next year. BTW, you can already register on line for the 2007 SDRNRM. :) <BR/><BR/><BR/>~IreneIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149556953664845252006-06-05T18:22:00.000-07:002006-06-05T18:22:00.000-07:00Awesome recap! I'm seriously considering the RNR ...Awesome recap! I'm seriously considering the RNR for 2007... if I can just get my shins and knees to behave. You made it sound fun - in some sick way I guess.<BR/><BR/>I'm so happy for you!<BR/><BR/>xo, RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929132818847605249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149554676201084272006-06-05T17:44:00.000-07:002006-06-05T17:44:00.000-07:00Congratulations Irene - you did great! :-)Congratulations Irene - you did great! :-)Miss Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551030274324691717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149544250812094712006-06-05T14:50:00.000-07:002006-06-05T14:50:00.000-07:00I keep losing my comments X@**%! So proud of you ...I keep losing my comments X@**%! <BR/><BR/>So proud of you and that awesome time! Not that I have a right to be proud, but that's how I feel. After all the preparation and training, you did it. Again! I hope you feel a great swelling of joy and pride!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16162926353068812540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12534874.post-1149537804244860012006-06-05T13:03:00.000-07:002006-06-05T13:03:00.000-07:00Awesome work! Congrats!Awesome work! Congrats!FV Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138997457273267193noreply@blogger.com