tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post5493182094906261569..comments2023-10-25T06:22:56.542-07:00Comments on MISCELLANEOUS RAMBLINGS OF A SLOW POKE: America's Finest?Pokeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07508944961795409606noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-7047130623497983042008-04-25T08:35:00.000-07:002008-04-25T08:35:00.000-07:00OMG, that's completely absurd. Even if they have...OMG, that's completely absurd. Even if they have traffic concerns, people can move to the sidewalks. It still only takes a couple volunteers to stand there with medals. I think my half was 2:59 and I bawled when I got that medal. I can't imagine how much I would have bawled to NOT get it at that point. <BR/><BR/>Hey - I saw the Tucson HM on your schedule in Dec 08. Are you thinking of doing that? I wonder if I could make that work. Wouldn't that be cool?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-87256737978841438052008-04-24T20:44:00.000-07:002008-04-24T20:44:00.000-07:00I'm glad there was some clarification, and I'm wit...I'm glad there was some clarification, and I'm with you that as long as someone is truly trying to do their best, they deserve what any of the finishers get. I will say that those who set out to walk 13.1 miles at a joy pace and call it a half marathon, selfishly leaving all those volunteers and traffic control police out there for MANY extra hours, should probably just go shopping, but that doesn't apply to most of the folks that sweat out and suffer to complete a half marathon.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232949586286921191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-58673606082707483832008-04-24T13:17:00.001-07:002008-04-24T13:17:00.001-07:00Hey there. I am a newbie runner, too,desperately t...Hey there. I am a newbie runner, too,desperately trying to be a better runner. :) I'm aiming for my first 5K soon (sounds so small compared to all these blogs I read from marathoners..) so any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-51341875384794636022008-04-24T13:17:00.000-07:002008-04-24T13:17:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh.. I am sitting here trying very hard no...Oh my gosh.. I am sitting here trying very hard not to cry (because I am work) but that is one of the BEST running stories I've ever heard. I wish I could find that woman and hug her on behalf of every chubby girl who thought couldn't do something athletic!!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13077591997056318914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-77375401089922748242008-04-24T06:49:00.000-07:002008-04-24T06:49:00.000-07:00I think it is a fair rant. Even if they changed t...I think it is a fair rant. Even if they changed the terminology.Dan Seifring aka "OBRATS"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08855660480363322533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-47165971062882608312008-04-23T21:25:00.000-07:002008-04-23T21:25:00.000-07:00"I continue to be more impressed by those who have..."I continue to be more impressed by those who have to work harder to achieve a goal"<BR/><BR/>I couldn't agree more. I generally stop reading any blog or post that goes into how hard their run was, only to find out they are running 6 minute miles.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog, keep moving forward.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630602959498480599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-57619486642992003562008-04-23T16:51:00.000-07:002008-04-23T16:51:00.000-07:00I am with you here! Your time in a race is certain...I am with you here! Your time in a race is certainly no measure of the commitment and energy you expend to actually run the race. I ran a 5K last summer where the announcer at the finish line was actually announcing that it is easy to run for 18 minutes like the first place guy - but the folks coming in at 35 minutes plus really deserve your cheers for their determination!Chief Wahoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260906251213461124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-84859076144596208872008-04-23T13:49:00.000-07:002008-04-23T13:49:00.000-07:00Great post! as always, I enjoy reading your blog K...Great post! as always, I enjoy reading your blog Karen.<BR/><BR/>I've been MIA for a while, so just got caught up on everything. I feel the same way as you explained about the runners, running a race and deserving of a medal no matter the time distance. I'm not fast by any means, nor am I middle of the pack, but I am putting my effort into the runs, just as much as anyone else (fast or not). I hear ya chica!!!Mendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968363500551483010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-24122317284619114022008-04-23T12:40:00.000-07:002008-04-23T12:40:00.000-07:00Great post. That 3 hour rule is crap. If they ch...Great post. That 3 hour rule is crap. If they changed the verbiage, they must have had a lot of people complain. I would not run that race, either!Laura Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-31591411379103679342008-04-23T12:07:00.000-07:002008-04-23T12:07:00.000-07:00You could also look at it as a challenge to yourse...You could also look at it as a challenge to yourself to beat that time. I'm not saying it's right or wrong, but you were so close to 3 hrs the last time out. I know you could do it!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790986632496893193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-14847558536143871302008-04-23T07:48:00.000-07:002008-04-23T07:48:00.000-07:00This reminds me of the first 5k I ran last summer....This reminds me of the first 5k I ran last summer. I didn't pick a big race because I didn't want the big deal. I made a new friend that day, and we stuck together the whole time. Infact, we ran another one together later that summer. I think our time was 34 or 35 minutes. The front of the pack had already crossed the line, and they were actually running the course backwards now. I had made a comment that they were sending the search party out for us. We finished, and to my surprise, I finished 3rd for my age group. There were 4 in my group. The girl I was running with stepped back since I stuck with her and walked when she needed to. I was shocked and surprised. I got a little hokey plaque that was generic, but it was still a plaque! The next race we ran, I stepped back and let her take the time before me. <BR/><BR/>I'm with you on the whole vebiage, and I wouldn't run that race either. That woman that you mentioned must be a strong willed woman to do that. She must've felt so proud when she finished!RunningNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811124795724255539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-86971091154098038292008-04-22T20:59:00.000-07:002008-04-22T20:59:00.000-07:00I would have to just steal my medal then. :>PI would have to just steal my medal then. :>PJ~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-185614358018522242008-04-22T19:02:00.000-07:002008-04-22T19:02:00.000-07:00Obviously they are not catering to the masses. Sa...Obviously they are not catering to the masses. Sad, but you said it very well and I'm right there with you! I pays my money, I expect to be treated the same as everyone else!! Rock on!!Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-53630258339239523852008-04-22T17:10:00.000-07:002008-04-22T17:10:00.000-07:00You are absolutely right. I am always more impres...You are absolutely right. I am always more impressed by those to whom things don't come easy yet they persist and do it anyway (umm, yeah, that would be me :)Flohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178703086017106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-7832659860357046742008-04-22T15:28:00.000-07:002008-04-22T15:28:00.000-07:00I really wish people would see that. I've seen som...I really wish people would see that. I've seen some truly inspirational people back here... <BR/>They deserve the medal just for showing up. (You know what I mean.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-8808296194502674792008-04-22T15:20:00.000-07:002008-04-22T15:20:00.000-07:00well said!!! and you're right, yes, i'm impressed ...well said!!! and you're right, yes, i'm impressed by those that are naturally fast, but more so by those that are not, and push themselves farther than they probably thought possible :) thanks for providing the inspiration.Mel-2nd Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-61861058510278772332008-04-22T15:19:00.000-07:002008-04-22T15:19:00.000-07:00You know I'm totally with you on this one! :)You know I'm totally with you on this one! :)Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297117380345229689noreply@blogger.com