RunningAHEAD - Topic: Wenatchee Marathon RR...a 17' PR. 1 AG

stumpy77

Trails are hard!

posted: 4/19/2009 at 8:03 PM

Congratulations on a fantastic run!!! Talk about getting the marathoners to come a wonderful target to aim for.

Need a fast half for late fall. Then I need to actually train for it.

Mariposai

posted: 4/19/2009 at 8:26 PM

Quote from xor on 4/19/2009 at 7:10 PM:

You can find 4 more, I promise.

Yeah, if you only came to warm up on this bike path before Mt. Si Wink

"Champions are everywhere; all you need is to train them properly..." ~Arthur Lydiard

wildchild

Carolyn

posted: 4/19/2009 at 8:46 PM

Sweet PR and sweet to run for your mama! Well done, and I loved the RR and the pictures, too.

_{I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.}

eliz4015

posted: 4/19/2009 at 9:25 PM

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and inspiring RR of such a fantastic race. Congratulations! Eliz

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evanflein

posted: 4/19/2009 at 9:36 PM

I know you told me all about this on the phone, but I logged on tonight, before I run Boston tomorrow, just to read your race report. I just love the joy and heart you put into your running, Mariposai, and you set an example we should all follow. Your spirit and dedication are a true inspiration, and I'll be thinking of you tomorrow on my run. Oh, and you'll get that BQ. Of that I'm very sure. Thanks. Yes

Franc59

Half Fanatic #36

posted: 4/20/2009 at 7:55 AM

Nancy, Congratulations on a great PR and such a meaningful race. You did work so very hard with your training , I have great admiration for how you were able to focus and stick with it throughout a very nasty winter, but isn't it wonderful when spring finally comes..?? Looking forward to seeing you and may be running together in Seattle. Francesca

fatozzig

posted: 4/20/2009 at 12:53 PM

Congratulations, Mari! What an incredible PR!

And what a tribute to your mom. I think of my mom every time I run an event. Because of her RA, she couldn't conceive of walking a mile let alone running one. It's a wonderful thing to have had someone so special in our lives.

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tetsujin209

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posted: 4/21/2009 at 12:26 AM

Quote from Mariposai on 4/19/2009 at 1:26 AM:

Results: First place in age group. 8th overall, women's division.

it's one thing to have such a joyous marathon but to clobber your competition too is almost aamos-like. I have a feeling you might be seeing her too next year at this time, . . . but it won't be in Wenatchee. Smile

^{"Enjoy yourself. Your younger days never come again."}^{100yo T. Igarashi}^{to me in geta at top of Mt. Fuji}^(8/2/87)

dg.

posted: 4/21/2009 at 2:11 PM

Nancy, I am thrilled for you. The way you live your whole life is an honor to your mother, then you topped it off so beautifully with this marathon! How perfect that it was on her birthday & in such a beautiful location. Thanks for the pictures. Every good result from this you earned!!!! You give your best to everything. So for you to "really do your best" for your mother in this race.... wow! Talk about a full-hearted effort. Congratulations!!!! Relax and enjoy all the euphora ... (& the parties ) Big grin

Runrtim57

Marathon Maniac #3309

posted: 4/22/2009 at 10:56 AM
modified: 4/22/2009 at 10:58 AM

Nancy, you had me at : I ran my heart out in honor of the most amazing women I have ever known: my mama. You truly are an amazing Woman, that we all adore here at RA! I loved watching your training evolve, with all the hard work you put into this race....and it sure paid off nicely. Wow, 17 minute PR is huge and only the beginning for the Butterfly Queen...can't wait till your BQ race, as we will be along for the ride then also (it will happen ya know) Smile

Thank for a Great RR...Tremendous Race...From a Speedy Lady Your Friend TimBO PS: See ya in Seattle

Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way - Run often and run long, but never outrun your Joy of running!

Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 4/22/2009 at 11:11 AM

{{{Congratulations}}} What a joy it is to read your posts/RR's Smile

Remember that doing anything well is going to take longer than you think!! ~ Masters Group

Aamos

posted: 4/23/2009 at 11:39 AM

A spectacular report. Sounds as if you take after your mom, from your description of her. You honor her daily by being who you are, and doing what you do, but this was truly special and extraordinary. Congrats to you, and thank you for attributing some part of your triumph to your RA friends. It's a privilege to be a part of your life, and to know of your dear mom. See you in a few months! huge grins, A

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