tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post4052168918412794328..comments2024-03-28T12:05:47.779-04:00Comments on Racing Stripes: This is a Test. No Problem. (Run Geek Run 8K Report)Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-77034188394471183512011-09-22T09:55:55.072-04:002011-09-22T09:55:55.072-04:00Great race!!! and I love the award!!Great race!!! and I love the award!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101971388555559757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-71944234671349881432011-09-22T07:42:47.843-04:002011-09-22T07:42:47.843-04:00I like your strategy of 3 separate goals, I do tha...I like your strategy of 3 separate goals, I do that too. <br />I agree with the mantra thing just coming to you during the race too. I've not thought of a race strategy, but now that you mention it, maybe I should get on that myself.<br />Anyway, GREAT race, wow, you are incredible and full of determination. 2nd in your age group is just pure awesome! Congratulations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-75148598011509271072011-09-20T19:48:44.402-04:002011-09-20T19:48:44.402-04:00Thanks everyone. Dash, LOL on your formula! In all...Thanks everyone. Dash, LOL on your formula! In all honesty those calculators predict a time way faster than what I am actually going for, but at least I know I am not being unrealistic in my goals. I think they have live tracking via Facebook but that has not been confirmed.<br /><br />There are so many unknowns with the marathon like the weather and possible stomach issues that even if it goes badly, I still have a solid 8K to show for my traning.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-71303597885851225082011-09-20T17:35:41.759-04:002011-09-20T17:35:41.759-04:00Well, I just plugged in your race time using the R...Well, I just plugged in your race time using the RW FORMULA T2=T1 X (D2/D1)^1.06 and I don't think I'm going out on a limb by saying you are going to kick some serious butt in your marathon!! Great race, love the bobblehead and can't WAIT to virtually stalk you on your new marathon PR!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-68207797405683730042011-09-19T17:47:32.097-04:002011-09-19T17:47:32.097-04:00CONGRATS! Ever since I did that 10K 2 weeks before...CONGRATS! Ever since I did that 10K 2 weeks before Eugene, I am sticking with throwing in a short race before a marathon. It's such a huge confidence boost! You totally rocked it. Now you have nothing left to do but taper!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615930655820867299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-59298732284290697402011-09-19T13:57:14.098-04:002011-09-19T13:57:14.098-04:00Congratulations on such a great race! That maratho...Congratulations on such a great race! That marathon had better watch out. :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215575637275919972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-88361917521454129872011-09-19T13:49:40.912-04:002011-09-19T13:49:40.912-04:00Most adorable trophy ever! Congrats on the PR - a...Most adorable trophy ever! Congrats on the PR - and I hope this gives you the well-deserved confidence you need to kill your marathon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-89507869443080988952011-09-19T13:03:45.147-04:002011-09-19T13:03:45.147-04:00AWESOME. I love that you did this 2 weeks out fro...AWESOME. I love that you did this 2 weeks out from 26.2! I hope it was a HUGE confidence builder for you! can't wait to track you on race day!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-2723412791177772892011-09-19T12:20:58.044-04:002011-09-19T12:20:58.044-04:00Yes! Congratulations! You're so ready for this...Yes! Congratulations! You're so ready for this marathon, and I'm so excited for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-4132042676226641102011-09-18T08:30:25.551-04:002011-09-18T08:30:25.551-04:00Awesome!!! What a great race. I know you are goi...Awesome!!! What a great race. I know you are going to do great in Miwaukee.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-290281365739106582011-09-18T08:15:12.429-04:002011-09-18T08:15:12.429-04:00Ally- thanks for seeking out the blog!
L.A.- We&#...Ally- thanks for seeking out the blog!<br /><br />L.A.- We'll see about that BQ. A sub-3:40 is definitely in order, but that's not good enough anymore!<br /><br />Runner NYC- Thanks. I plan to channel my strength from this race and do the same thing in Milwaukee.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-26509041304326179292011-09-18T07:44:39.060-04:002011-09-18T07:44:39.060-04:00I am so happy for you, Elizabeth! What a great ra...I am so happy for you, Elizabeth! What a great race!! That finishing kick was really something, too. Hold onto this feeling and bring it with you to your marathon!!Runner NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483077724253340414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-35295463313852224212011-09-17T21:04:01.898-04:002011-09-17T21:04:01.898-04:00Great execution of your race plan, Elizabeth! I re...Great execution of your race plan, Elizabeth! I really hope that you FINALLY have confidence about this upcoming marathon. You have done the work and are READY for that BQ! You deserve it. Now rest up, then go get it!L.A. Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697035798338739693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-24808118921714601552011-09-17T20:44:47.114-04:002011-09-17T20:44:47.114-04:00Woo-hoo!! You killed it Elizabeth! You're so...Woo-hoo!! You killed it Elizabeth! You're so well trained, it's good to see everything "clicked" at the race. It's nice you have this blog. I saw your fbook post earlier and was like "oh I have to remember to go check her blog later to see the splits." haha. BTW, your splits are awesome. Great job again.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04679235093777867680noreply@blogger.com