RunningAHEAD - Topic: I'm so PROUD of her!!

Old, Slow, Happy

posted: 10/9/2008 at 7:28 AM

There is a new person on this site. Her name is Jan Nofziger. She is no longer a youngster and she has been widowed twice. I met her about 25 years ago when we bought her house. She came to me earlier this summer and asked if I would run a 5k with her. She has been walking and running for several years and felt she would like to give it a try. She wanted me to run with her for support. We choose the Susan Komen Race for the Cure in Toledo. She didn't want to run where anyone knew her. There are so many people in that race that no one would pick her out unless they knew. We got to downtown Toledo early. As we were walking around the start, Jan was interviewed by the local TV station. That was cool!! She was very nervous about the race. She wanted to run about 10 minute miles. It took us about 45 seconds to get to the start line after the gun. She ran at a nice pace for the first mile. We skipped the first water stop since it was so crowded. She continued on running at a good pace to the 2 mile water stop. There she stopped for a little water. The last mile had the only uphill section. Jan is normally runs on the local track so the uphill took a little out of her. With about 3/4 mile to go, she asked me to go ahead. I thought she looked a little tired, so I stuck with her. I gave her some vague comments about the end being right around the next corner. I was wrong about it three times Big grin

. She kept on running. We finished in about 31:30. She was soooo happy. She's getting slightly more serious about the running. I was hoping she would post this, but I'm not sure she knows how yet. Anyway, she ran great and finished right on her goal of 10:00 miles. WAY TO GO JAN!!!!!!!

BadDawg

posted: 10/9/2008 at 7:35 AM

Quote from Large Old Runner on 10/9/2008 at 7:28 AM:

WAY TO GO JAN!!!!!!!

+1, and just as importantly way to go Richard!!!!!

E.J.
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skeetermc

posted: 10/9/2008 at 8:12 AM

That's awesome! I love when people run anyways, even if they are nervous about running! Good job jan! Next thing ya know it will be 26.2 Wink

Sockoni

posted: 10/9/2008 at 8:20 AM

Congratulations Jan!! And kudos for you Richard for being a great support system!

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/9/2008 at 8:54 AM

Awesome, Jan! Welcome to this great club! Big grin

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rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 10/9/2008 at 9:23 AM

Well done Jan and encouraging friend, Richard! Sorry I didn't see you there Richard. I too was a pacer/encourager for that race as well for my DW! She really struggled with about 3/4 mile left as well, but ended up PR'ing by almost a minute at 28:52! Shocked

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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Jan Nofziger

posted: 10/9/2008 at 9:46 AM

It is so good to hear all the encouraging words! I started running to help deal with my grief. It feels so good to just to out in the fresh air and feel like it is helping you both mentally and physically. I have lost some weight and definited toned my body. I think I am in better physical shape running that I have ever been in my life. (Saying alot for a 64 year old!) :-) I will continue and maybe I won't be as nervous the next race! Thanks again everyone and especially Dick!!

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 10/9/2008 at 9:56 AM

Great job, Jan. Keep up the good work!

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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TinaZ

Run the race God set B4U

posted: 10/9/2008 at 9:58 AM

Awesome job Jan, keep up the good work...HAPPY RUNNING Smile

5K's (11), Half Marathon (1), Relay Marathon (1), 15K's (2)

redleaf

posted: 10/9/2008 at 11:07 AM

Yippie! Way to go Jan!! and kudos to Richard too.

First or last...it's the same finish line

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Mississippi

posted: 10/9/2008 at 11:08 AM

Congratulations Jan!!! Smile

Michelle

Large Old Runner

Old, Slow, Happy

posted: 10/9/2008 at 12:32 PM

Quote from rvelich on 10/9/2008 at 9:23 AM:

Well done Jan and encouraging friend, Richard! Sorry I didn't see you there Richard. I too was a pacer/encourager for that race as well for my DW! She really struggled with about 3/4 mile left as well, but ended up PR'ing by almost a minute at 28:52!

Rick--You did a nice jog pacing as well. Tell your DW, "WAY TO GO!!!! Nice PR. I wore my RA shirt so I was dressed like my picture. Wish I would have known you if I saw you. I'm sure we'll recognized each other sometime.

Large Old Runner

Old, Slow, Happy

posted: 10/9/2008 at 12:34 PM

Quote from Jan Nofziger on 10/9/2008 at 9:46 AM:

Thanks again everyone and especially Dick!!

BTW.....That's me. Just so ya know.

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 10/9/2008 at 9:06 PM

Quote from Large Old Runner on 10/9/2008 at 12:32 PM:

Rick--You did a nice jog pacing as well. Tell your DW, "WAY TO GO!!!! Nice PR. I wore my RA shirt so I was dressed like my picture. Wish I would have known you if I saw you. I'm sure we'll recognized each other sometime.

Heh! I wore mine too! Too bad we didn't bump into each other. I'm sure we will at some point and, I'm looking forward to it. Wink

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
runningforcassy.blogspot.com

Chenille

posted: 10/9/2008 at 9:42 PM

Welcome Jan! Congrats on your first race!!!! Great job! Rick, congrats to your DW as well! Awesome job pacers Smile

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