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    T-Rod- Thank you!  I should have clarified the lack of caffeine thing-- I abstained for a week but then took some (1 cup black tea, 3 caffeinated gels) on race day.  As much as the withdrawal sucked, I think it was worth it.

     

    Paula - Thank you!

     

    Phil - Thank you!

     

    Rick - Thanks!  It is easier (in a way) in a huge race because you see everyone in front of you raising their arms or giving a thumbs up or something.  I usually get such horrible race pics so I made an effort this time.

     

    She Can- Thank you!  It is well worth it IMO!

     

    Awood- Thank you!

     

    Oski- Thank you!  The longer races are easier for me to remember-- I'm not as super-focused on going fast, and I was really trying to cement everything in my memory.

     

    Julie- Thank you!  You are the sweetest!  My family is mostly anglophone (my stepfather's side is Francophone but he was an only child so I have no Francophone aunts or uncles or cousins).  I would love to meet you in NYC and hope you make it in to the marathon!  If not I take trips to Montreal at least once every couple years so maybe we will meet there instead!  Thank you so much for all your kind words-- I am absolutely sure that you are every bit as kind, poised and smart as you seem to think I am Smile

     

    Beth- Thank you!

     

    still bluesky- Augh, now I am worried I am overselling it!  Hope I haven't given you too expensive an itch!  Thank you!

     

    workinprogress- Thank you!  I feel pretty good about them myself!

     

    Scott- Thank you!  I don't usually so it feels nice to get a good picture!

     

    Melissa- Thank you so much!

     

    outoftheblue- Thank you!

     

    skygazer- Thank you!  Yes, it was unbelievable to me that I was thinking that!  I think the first thing I said when my sister asked me how it was was "would you believe me if I told you it was over so quickly?"

     

    Jay- People are always surprised when they find out I'm Canadian, I'm not trying to hide it but I guess it just doesn't come up very much!  (plus I've lost my accent-- much to my chagrin).  Thank you for your kind comments, your Erie RR was a real inspiration to me.

     

    sheepla- Thank you, one of the last things I read before the race was how much speeding up/slowing down drains your energy even if you're overall running the same pace, so I really tried to focus on keeping things consistent.  I failed a bit in a couple places but overall I think the consistent pacing really helped me have some energy left over the last few miles.

     

    paulski- Thank you!

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