tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post3550986717934149755..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: Fox valley marathon, a new PRXaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-38629892590751184572012-09-22T19:45:28.934-05:002012-09-22T19:45:28.934-05:00I have added you to my stalking :) Great job on yo...I have added you to my stalking :) Great job on your marathon. :)My son and I are doing the Hot Cocoa race in Wheaton in a few weeks.Losing Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426520873028196265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-91070702931883152932012-09-21T16:25:35.570-05:002012-09-21T16:25:35.570-05:00I'm so sorry I'm just now getting around t...I'm so sorry I'm just now getting around to commenting on your race! I just got super excited and the goosebumps started when I read that you had no regrets about the race. You really ran such a consistent marathon---you should be VERY proud of yourself, girl! I have no doubt that you're going to keep getting faster and faster through next year. Big things ahead! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-50131961436187952362012-09-19T21:42:47.940-05:002012-09-19T21:42:47.940-05:00hehe. I'm crazy... and all to think after Janu...hehe. I'm crazy... and all to think after Januarys crash n burn of the Miami marathon, that I had actually sworn off marathons for the rest of the year :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-79427939640194534372012-09-19T21:42:00.162-05:002012-09-19T21:42:00.162-05:00Thank you! The hard (albeit extremely enjoyable hi...Thank you! The hard (albeit extremely enjoyable high mileage/GMP miles) workouts set me up for huge success! Id recommend honest to god training and not bailing on workouts to anyone who is serious about running a marathon. After 5 other marathons, this is the 2nd where I didnt bail on runs and make lame excuses. And it paid off.<br /><br />Im sending you speedy awesome running vibes for October 7. your training has been amazing! So excited to see what epic run you have come chicago marathon sunday :) Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-14137174857023360222012-09-18T22:42:22.342-05:002012-09-18T22:42:22.342-05:00You're way faster than Paul Ryan now (but don&...You're way faster than Paul Ryan now (but don't tell him that)The Judgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758182930113705109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-59115788249986199102012-09-18T22:41:08.683-05:002012-09-18T22:41:08.683-05:003:40! Awesome! And especially awesome to already b...3:40! Awesome! And especially awesome to already be planning for your next marathon only 3 weeks later. The Judgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758182930113705109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-1575256045400707562012-09-18T22:40:11.098-05:002012-09-18T22:40:11.098-05:00Congrats on the p.r.! Those high weekly miles and ...Congrats on the p.r.! Those high weekly miles and great pacing surely helped make the marathon easier for you. Please send your positive marathon vibes my way! Way to go! Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-62990054902017423532012-09-17T21:36:43.764-05:002012-09-17T21:36:43.764-05:00Thank you!!! Your encouragement definitely helped ...Thank you!!! Your encouragement definitely helped me get to the finish. I think I had a smile on my face the entire time. :) I think my time in NYC (10 years ago) was 5:26, so not quite 2 hours yet, but hopefully next year :) now I'm going all Paul Ryan estimating my time. Haha<br /><br />We must celebrate! I'm so excited for Chicago now :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-44161443592947801232012-09-17T21:30:31.375-05:002012-09-17T21:30:31.375-05:00Thank you! It really did feel amazing out there! B...Thank you! It really did feel amazing out there! Being prepared made a huge difference. I do believe this was the first time I had been consistent and not bailed on runs during marathon training. While it is a small bummer to have dealt with the ankle crap, I'm still immensely happy with the result. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-19160059788792565552012-09-17T21:27:16.064-05:002012-09-17T21:27:16.064-05:00This is the only time that hard work and dedicatio...This is the only time that hard work and dedication has paid off. Usually it starts well, but ends early with an injury. It almost ended 2 weeks early with that ankle crap. <br /><br />:)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-12215979897871167952012-09-17T17:11:11.555-05:002012-09-17T17:11:11.555-05:00CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! And I a...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! And I am glad that you had such a good time and weren't even sore afterwards. That just goes to show what an incredible runner you are! We must celebrate!!!<br /><br />I am sorry about the cranky ankle, but you listened to your body and ran a very, very smart race. Cutting off almost 2 hours from your time since your NYC Marathon? UNBELIEVABLE!!!<br /><br />BE VERY PROUD!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-62576604786112927792012-09-17T16:52:37.814-05:002012-09-17T16:52:37.814-05:00That is AMAZING!!! Congrats!! That is AMAZING!!! Congrats!! Emilyhttp://findingblissforme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-62749547068554573602012-09-17T16:29:09.689-05:002012-09-17T16:29:09.689-05:00Congrats on the race! I'm so happy for you! ...Congrats on the race! I'm so happy for you! It really does sound like you ran a perfect race. That is a bummer about your ankle giving you problems, I believe you that you could have gotten 3:35 or lower without the ankle problems. <br /><br />That is awesome that it felt so easy out there. I know if your ankle had been perfect you likely would have pushed a little harder and felt more pain, but you ran smart since your ankle was hurting. That must have been an amazing feeling the whole race. Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-12891371568804302752012-09-17T12:53:07.063-05:002012-09-17T12:53:07.063-05:00You look so strong and fierce in your photos! Wha...You look so strong and fierce in your photos! What an amazing run - you should be SO proud of yourself, i sure am! Looks like hard work and dedication really do pay off! You are awesome :)Ginger Foxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714780032240801638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-2370005815199311962012-09-17T12:27:56.005-05:002012-09-17T12:27:56.005-05:00Thanks :) Yes, im convinced the proper training ma...Thanks :) Yes, im convinced the proper training made this race "easy" and 100% more enjoyable. This was the first time I wasnt bailing on long runs or other runs because of lame excuses.<br /><br />Well, I've got until next september to BQ for 2014 (i wanted to BQ for 2013 and it had to happen in this race) So im not sure which one will be next. I'm eyeing Eugene, and also the Knoxville Marathon since my mom lives there. And the good eats and beer are being enjoyed :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-5363281990099259302012-09-17T12:04:51.814-05:002012-09-17T12:04:51.814-05:00YEAH, what an awesome job. You just prove that wi...YEAH, what an awesome job. You just prove that with proper and kick AS$ training even a marathon is "easy". Now when are you going to attempt a BQ next? You are SOO close! Congrats and I hope you are enjoying that shiny new PR with lots of good eats and beer (which I'm sure you are!)Marathon Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12212704228885941985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-31147286514980439242012-09-17T11:59:59.719-05:002012-09-17T11:59:59.719-05:00Thanks Becky! Ive cut almost 2 hours off of my tim...Thanks Becky! Ive cut almost 2 hours off of my time since NYC :) Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-48572353386947706922012-09-17T11:59:34.555-05:002012-09-17T11:59:34.555-05:00Thank you :) When the pressure is lifted, I think ...Thank you :) When the pressure is lifted, I think races can be so enjoyable. Instead of being bummed I didnt get a BQ, Im freaking happy I was able to cut 25 minutes off.Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-89507757608270066182012-09-17T11:54:21.958-05:002012-09-17T11:54:21.958-05:00Thank you :) Lovely meeting you yesterday. I have ...Thank you :) Lovely meeting you yesterday. I have a feeling i'll also be back next year. Cant pass up a gem of a race like this one :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-72043396593772037562012-09-17T11:53:30.446-05:002012-09-17T11:53:30.446-05:00It was AWESOME seeing you out there :) I loved tha...It was AWESOME seeing you out there :) I loved that the course was spectator friendly, and not over run with spectators or runners. Loved this day :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-45430476076393296902012-09-17T11:51:02.521-05:002012-09-17T11:51:02.521-05:00It was an amazing day :)It was an amazing day :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-42070454236266165582012-09-17T11:49:47.146-05:002012-09-17T11:49:47.146-05:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-89302331599331498022012-09-17T11:45:14.339-05:002012-09-17T11:45:14.339-05:00Congrats, Charlyn! You have made great strides sin...Congrats, Charlyn! You have made great strides since your first NYC Marathon!!! :)becky.tobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395012494537013490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-11830912863925417602012-09-17T11:44:29.148-05:002012-09-17T11:44:29.148-05:00Thank you :) Its amazing when all the hard work co...Thank you :) Its amazing when all the hard work comes together at the perfect time.Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-49472186238501849242012-09-17T11:43:57.925-05:002012-09-17T11:43:57.925-05:00Thank you! You should consider one of the events f...Thank you! You should consider one of the events for next year. Its so chill and well organized. :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.com