RunningAHEAD - Topic: Zoomy's 1st "I like to set the bar really low" Marathon Report (page 2)

pitrunner

posted: 10/6/2008 at 7:59 PM

Zoomy, you are truly an inspiration. I have been checking in all day to see your report! I'm sorry you had such intense leg cramps, but a valuable lesson, eh?? Most importantly - CONGRATULATIONS!!!

veggies on the run

Mulks

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:01 PM

Way to go Zoomy!! Nice work to gut it out and finish... you did it!! Whewhew! Big grin

- Tony

PowerOfQ

Think Whirled Peas

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:07 PM

Atta girl!!!!!! Was thinking about you all weekend, sending good thoughts over the lake! Screw the time on your first one, it's all about finishing...that's what "they" say, anyway. Ya done good, kiddo. Real good! Q

Just because running is simple does not mean it is easy.

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ABCGreys

My dogs are fast, not me

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:10 PM

I've been waiting all day for this report! Way to HTFU and finish!! You did great.

Robin

Ojo

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:13 PM

Congrats Kirsten! We knew you could do it! So happy that you came out of it loving it and wanting to do another!

Sara

MM #2929

zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:14 PM

Quote from PowerOfQ on 10/6/2008 at 8:07 PM:

Atta girl!!!!!! Was thinking about you all weekend, sending good thoughts over the lake! Screw the time on your first one, it's all about finishing...that's what "they" say, anyway. Ya done good, kiddo. Real good! Q

Hey, man! I can't wait to come cheer you crazy GRM peeps in 2 weeks, either. Especially knowing what you all are going through. I gots cowbells, too! Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

EGH3

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:14 PM

Great to hear your story. I enjoyed your report. Congratulations on becoming a marathoner. Way to battle!

dgb2n

Dave

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:19 PM

I knew this would be a comet thread! I blink and I'm on page 2. Great job girl Big grin

I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it.

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debbiemc19

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:20 PM

Congrats on making it to the finish, and on the definite determination to try again. I know there was a point in your training that you began to question your sanity. I am glad to hear that it was worth it in the end. And just an observation...I think it says a lot about you that so many of us were thinking of you yesterday and waiting to hear how it went for you! You rock!

dollysmum

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:22 PM

I couldn't wait for your report and it was a great one. My husband has come up with a new saying for Marathon runners: Instead of wanting to BQ I want to FF! (F**n Finish!)

MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:22 PM

Sorry to hear about the cramping, but it sounds like you weren't going to be denied. Congratulations, marathoner.

Not at it at all.

perfesserr

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:25 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 10/6/2008 at 7:46 PM:

You know, I'll bet bacon would sit well with me, too. I may seriously think about having some bacon in a baggie next time!

Sounds like you need to start running ultras. You would LOVE the food in ultras. Mmmmmmmm...chicken soup...potatoes dipped in salt...PBJ's...grilled cheese sandwiches...now I'm getting hungry.

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skeetermc

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:27 PM

Congrats! I'm not up to you yet, but hopefully soon! Must be soo cool to have the feeling of finishing your first 26.2! Big grin

Sorry about the leg cramps but hopefully next time there wont be any and you'll have an even stronger finish Cool

babeba67

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:29 PM

zoomy...Congrats! I thought about you several times on Sunday and prayed for you to cross that line. As a fellow Michigander I may be at the GR with you next year! Just looking at that BIG FAT LOOOOOONG RED LINE on your profile should make you proud. F the time....you just did 26.2 miles! This puts you in a very small percentage of the popultation who can say they have accomplished this goal. Your post is a great read. Awesome Job! babeba67

r2farm

flatland mountaineer

posted: 10/6/2008 at 8:29 PM

Congrats Zoomy!!

The whole world said I shoulda used red but it looked good to Charlene in John Deere Green!!

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Zoomy's 1st "I like to set the bar really low" Marathon Report (Read 1628 times)