tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post2836577186751540770..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Put on shirt, apply heart to sleeveemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83366754432109292012-08-20T15:24:30.425-05:002012-08-20T15:24:30.425-05:00Thank GOD that if we eff up that we have plenty of...Thank GOD that if we eff up that we have plenty of other opportunities in other weeks without the world having to know about our challenges! Per your suggestion, I read Gingerfoxxx's recount of her Rockford Marathon and her Indiana marathon a few weeks later - so inspiring. It must have taken her so much courage to try again so quickly (I am terrified just trying to get back out there after one bad training run!)<br /><br />You are absolutely right that most blog readers are only supportive and caring. I've read several blog entries on things like DNFs, and am always blown away by how supportive is, no matter what. There's beauty in just being human, isn't there?<br /><br />Thank you for the awesome words of inspiration and positivity, as ALWAYS. I have found every piece of running advice you've ever given me to be true, so through your words of wisdom I trust that I will be feeling good after the 20-miler, as well. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-69867051599985700882012-08-20T15:19:45.742-05:002012-08-20T15:19:45.742-05:00Thank you so much, Shannon. I am so proud of you,...Thank you so much, Shannon. I am so proud of you, too, for all that you have been battling through and for all your courage. Congratulations on doing the elliptical for the first time in 3 months without any pain, that is AWESOME! There is no better encouragement than to see progress in healing! I am praying for you as always!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-44781325776645458612012-08-20T15:18:55.858-05:002012-08-20T15:18:55.858-05:00You rock, Erin. Thanks so much for the encouragem...You rock, Erin. Thanks so much for the encouragement and the positivity - I really do appreciate it. Our early-morning runs have been great in keeping me motivated and feeling good, and it's been so helpful hearing about all of your own experiences, both good and bad!!! And thank goodness that there will always be other marathons. Is it bad that I've already started debating if I should look at other marathons after Chicago, in late October and early November, just in case I need to plot my "revenge"? =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-38792344620945635792012-08-20T15:16:54.081-05:002012-08-20T15:16:54.081-05:00It is very comforting to know that others feel thi...It is very comforting to know that others feel this same way when trying to cover seemingly unsurmountable distances. I've heard it said many times, too, that even after running numerous marathons you still get anxious about whether or not you can do it. And I TOTALLY agree with you on the fear of injury, I am seriously contemplating putting bubble wrap around myself and never leaving the house in the final weeks leading up to the marathon. =D<br /><br />And yes - newest mantra is: Focus on those things you can control, don't worry about what you can't control!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-18421898273052249792012-08-20T15:14:59.521-05:002012-08-20T15:14:59.521-05:00I really appreciate the pep talk, Irina - thanks s...I really appreciate the pep talk, Irina - thanks so much! I'm trying very hard not to overthink the end goal of crossing the finish line... but you're so right that the journey of self-discovery in getting to the goal is just as much a part of the goal as the goal itself!<br /><br />Indeed, Kleenex ALWAYS comes in handy. It's like the all-purpose tool for runners! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-49001280631385623262012-08-20T15:12:41.302-05:002012-08-20T15:12:41.302-05:00Excellent call on having tons o' Kleenex on ha...Excellent call on having tons o' Kleenex on hand! I wonder if the aid stations and the medical stations have boxes and boxes of them in supply (especially as you get closer to the finish line)? Heck, I should just strap a box or two to my back, LOL. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-58858601912090348362012-08-20T15:11:29.006-05:002012-08-20T15:11:29.006-05:00Thanks so much, V! I am so glad to hear now that ...Thanks so much, V! I am so glad to hear now that you'll actually be in Chicago the weekend of the marathon - it will be SO GOOD to see you in person! I will be shedding tears for sure, and for various reason. =D Miss you and can't wait to catch up!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-3169799638409231862012-08-16T13:16:57.988-05:002012-08-16T13:16:57.988-05:00The great things about us vs the Olympians is that...The great things about us vs the Olympians is that if we eff up and are not severly hurt we can find another race a few weeks later. Do you read Running Gingerfoxxx? Her first marathon was in the 90s, and it was awful, so she ran one, much better a few weeks later. <br /><br />A blog can make you more vulnerable, but I thiink you will find that most readers are caring and have your best interest in mind. If you cannot finish for any reason, I am sure it will be with your best interest in mind. <br /><br />But, girl! Quit thinking that way! Look at what you are accomplishing! New PDR after PDR! Keep being a running best! And I know that after your 20 you will know you can do that marathon. That is how I felt after my frist 20 :)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-40515646255146086152012-08-12T13:33:27.510-05:002012-08-12T13:33:27.510-05:00You are AMAZING my friend....I am so proud of you~...You are AMAZING my friend....I am so proud of you~ Those long runs are exhausting I am sure but you can do it! Going out and doing it (whether you finish or not) is a huge accomplishment! I am still recovering from the injury but this week was the magic week for me! I did the elliptical for the first time is almost 3 months, with no pain at all! Woot!Shannon @I Survived and Now I Runhttp://runningsurvivor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-28444447346584705062012-08-11T21:31:37.262-05:002012-08-11T21:31:37.262-05:00If you want to finish the marathon, you WILL finis...If you want to finish the marathon, you WILL finish the marathon. I have faith in you. Have faith in yourself :-) But, just know, if for some reason you can't do it, there will be other marathons. And we'll cheer for you just as much :-)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394617623909746445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81860260683646637822012-08-11T17:20:41.222-05:002012-08-11T17:20:41.222-05:00I love this post because this is how all distance ...I love this post because this is how all distance runners feels. (Okay, maybe I'm not qualified to speak on behalf of all distance runners, but I know that I have for sure felt this way before.) I often had fears that I'd get injured on my 20 miler or during the taper. (That's why people go so crazy during taper time.) <br /><br />You are doing awesome right now. Just focus on those things you can control. (Hm. I need to take my own advice, I think!)*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-31269080500002586372012-08-11T14:38:16.107-05:002012-08-11T14:38:16.107-05:00I can't believe you only have THREE more long ...I can't believe you only have THREE more long runs left before the big day!! Awesome. Try to relax and enjoy every step (literally and figuratively) of your journey towards becoming a marathoner. A marathon is much more than the actual day of the race. Your training and all the adventures leading up to race day are just as memorable and satisfying! Don't over-think things too much and remember that you can't control the future, you can just live in the present. You're gonna do great no matter what!!!! We're here to support you :)<br /><br />Oh and I totally keep Kleenex in my running pouch too :) It always comes in handy!Irina @ Chocolatea Timehttp://www.chocolateatime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57408484636947920042012-08-11T06:58:39.891-05:002012-08-11T06:58:39.891-05:00Make sure you have plenty of Kleenex handy through...Make sure you have plenty of Kleenex handy throughout the Chicago Marathon. Marathoners tend to cry during more places than just the finish line! Good luck!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61313458264636000882012-08-10T20:28:48.042-05:002012-08-10T20:28:48.042-05:00Very inspiring, Em! The training you're doing...Very inspiring, Em! The training you're doing to build yourself is all about the courage to start, rather than what comes out of the finish. So proud of you and I will be there in spirit cheering you on! :) No matter what happens at the finish line. PS I love that picture of the oasis in the desert comparing it to Taylor St. lol.Vanithanoreply@blogger.com