tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post2113690560387066494..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Leap Year 4-Miler (Night of the Glow) race reportUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64135950824132244302016-03-02T18:12:26.786-05:002016-03-02T18:12:26.786-05:00Dude,she eats like 1900 calories! LOL Anybody who ...Dude,she eats like 1900 calories! LOL Anybody who actually follows her account would know that! That's silly. And who cares what anybody else eats anyway. Everybody should really only be worried about themselves. That person is a busy body! Mind your own! My mother lives on heavy cream and butter and steak... Would I eat that way? No. Does it work for her? Apparently. It's not my body Emily in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122201207831118701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-83921060977968663052016-03-02T13:36:20.395-05:002016-03-02T13:36:20.395-05:00Thank you! I don't get upset by comments that ...Thank you! I don't get upset by comments that are worded tactfully, like yours is, so I appreciate that :) I just want to clarify that I don't eat just 1200 calories--I would starve only eating that! I also have low blood pressure, and my cardiologist wants me to get in a lot of sodium. I actually don't feel good when my sodium intake is low. I appreciate your opinion! But I am very Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77372878791160275742016-03-02T13:28:43.907-05:002016-03-02T13:28:43.907-05:00Hi Katie,
I appreciate you're sensitive about...Hi Katie, <br />I appreciate you're sensitive about your diet. <br />However, while you can eat 1200 calories of whatever and still lose weight, I think it's undisputed that nutrition affects athletic performance - so I disagree with people calling the person commenting above an idiot or a troll. <br /><br />I notice huge differences in my performance when I eat a balanced diet of whole Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-84843284772025833322016-03-02T09:27:18.361-05:002016-03-02T09:27:18.361-05:00If you request me, I'll add you. I was having ...If you request me, I'll add you. I was having a really bad day yesterday (not food-related, just in general) and when I read the comment about my food, I just had a knee jerk reaction to remove all the followers and delete the account. After thinking about it, I changed my mind, and it was too late! All my photos are still there, though. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-12668530380383580692016-03-02T09:21:44.097-05:002016-03-02T09:21:44.097-05:00You did awesome!!! I am so bummed that your Insta...You did awesome!!! I am so bummed that your Instagram account with the calorie counts is now private. I found it so very helpful and inspiring. I do respect your right to privacy, just disappointed that such a helpful site is gone. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53215024863673388042016-03-02T04:00:11.521-05:002016-03-02T04:00:11.521-05:00Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That heart rate is crazy high!...Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That heart rate is crazy high! But I think that just means listen to your body and don't stress about stuff! If you don't get it this time, there will be another time! I did a 5k on Sunday and I finally PR'd for the first time in 18 months. I took 40 something seconds off my time, lol. I took it down 38:10. I've lost so much weight since then, and run so many Emily in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122201207831118701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-85561179560599849292016-03-02T00:26:20.013-05:002016-03-02T00:26:20.013-05:00Well, we all have bad days. And, as long as we are...Well, we all have bad days. And, as long as we are doing what we should-- it's perfectly alright in my opinion.<br />You have been idolised by many & God knows how many of us got the inspiration to start losing weight from your story.<br />So, thnsk you on behalf of everyone who has reached his goal or is near his goal because of your blog����<br />Take care and keep shining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-19194070526083875412016-03-01T19:59:47.473-05:002016-03-01T19:59:47.473-05:00Thanks for writing about this - we all have bad ru...Thanks for writing about this - we all have bad runs and bad races and even though we know that it's so easy to take it personally and question yourself. It's good for me to be reminded that even people like you, who is much more dedicated and way faster a runner than me, have bad experiences on race day too. And I hope it goes without saying to ignore the anonymous moron above re: food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-87229135949591381892016-03-01T18:27:07.442-05:002016-03-01T18:27:07.442-05:00I commented, but then realised I was feeding the t...I commented, but then realised I was feeding the troll. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVnJMhvEtCcSushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930067305761467094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-22126170058182245072016-03-01T18:26:12.217-05:002016-03-01T18:26:12.217-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930067305761467094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64991232807622712182016-03-01T18:24:23.891-05:002016-03-01T18:24:23.891-05:00Oh I just loved this post. Not the fact you didn&#...Oh I just loved this post. Not the fact you didn't achieve all the goals you wanted to, but how you were able to reflect upon it & see the positives despite being pissed off. It's difficult to do. Nathan did a great job as a pacer & a supporter :)<br /><br />Also, I see you came 4th in your age group - awesome! Think back to 2009 Katie; imagine if you'd told her you would runSushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930067305761467094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-41850074345597116552016-03-01T16:41:42.606-05:002016-03-01T16:41:42.606-05:00It's a sign that you need to fuel better. Your...It's a sign that you need to fuel better. Your body needs protein, fruit and vegetables, not processed, sugary stuff. Yes, I know, you're not a clean eater, your blog is called Runs for COOKIES, you have a sweet tooth and bla bla bla. But your BODY, the only one you'll ever have, is giving you signals that you should start taking this seriously. You're not fooling anyone but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71816732472903752222016-03-01T16:15:41.913-05:002016-03-01T16:15:41.913-05:00I ran the race, but much slower. I was happy to ju...I ran the race, but much slower. I was happy to just finish. :D<br /><br />FYI - A great run to do in Michigan is the Mackinac Island run in mid September. If you have never done this run, I promise that you will love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-87126463436221328302016-03-01T14:02:45.708-05:002016-03-01T14:02:45.708-05:00I'm sorry that this wasn't the race you we...I'm sorry that this wasn't the race you were hoping to have, but thank-you for writing about it so honestly. I'm a back of the pack run/walker and don't really set up a lot of goals for myself, but my 14 year old daughter runs to place. It helps me to help her when I read about another fast runner who doesn't always meet their top goal. I've gotten much better at wahoostampingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399270304341123753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60684259009787851762016-03-01T11:57:44.062-05:002016-03-01T11:57:44.062-05:00It just sounds like the odds were against you for ...It just sounds like the odds were against you for the race. You rocked a 5K at an amazing pace don't let this one bad one discourage you! I've been there some days our bodies just aren't having it when it comes to running. Onward and upward keep that 10K goal in sight!Gianna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09499890015030927758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-59774078689297488262016-03-01T11:24:03.942-05:002016-03-01T11:24:03.942-05:00Totally agree with this! It's still an awesome...Totally agree with this! It's still an awesome time, a PR, and your pace for the race is still incredible! I think you did amazing, given the conditions. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383697228193056035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-83573351150075155612016-03-01T10:45:06.339-05:002016-03-01T10:45:06.339-05:00I was thinking the same thing as Running Meg - tha...I was thinking the same thing as Running Meg - that maybe it was because the race was in the evening. By that time of the day, no matter how easy I've taken things that day, I'm just tired! You still did a great job, so congrats on the finish!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167876068675834895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-88538545959750802702016-03-01T09:59:32.567-05:002016-03-01T09:59:32.567-05:00You had lots of things going against you...your st...You had lots of things going against you...your stomach, the wind, the time of day. I think it's amazing that you even finished feeling the way you did. I might have used that as an excuse to just not do it. And your place?? You did great! I hope you can chalk this one up to experience and not let it get you down.<br /><br />As they say for musicians...if the dress rehearsal stinks, the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429332555622125334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-19338002258707448892016-03-01T09:32:01.164-05:002016-03-01T09:32:01.164-05:00I agree with Running Meg...the time of the run vs ...I agree with Running Meg...the time of the run vs the time I normally train totally messes me up. I know it's lame. I think you are also being too rough on yourself. 4th in your age group is AWESOME! You could also be fighting something with that high of a heart rate. Keep thinking positive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-26260032594232905922016-03-01T08:55:36.921-05:002016-03-01T08:55:36.921-05:00Do you think it could have been the time, too? I k...Do you think it could have been the time, too? I know running in the evening when I am used to running in the morning or the opposite, does weird stuff to my body. <br />Sorry you struggled in the end. That last half mile into the wind was incredibly brutal!Running Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603049623709715312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53004775644547250442016-03-01T08:35:21.595-05:002016-03-01T08:35:21.595-05:00We all have bad runs/races. The problem for me is...We all have bad runs/races. The problem for me is that I can't really predict what I do that contributes to a good/bad day. So it sucks that you weren't feeling your best on a race day. That's what stings. If it was just any other normal day that resulted in a bad run - no big deal right? It's amazing how some days my legs feel like lead and others I feel like a machine. I Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-63072543227155052912016-03-01T05:40:08.484-05:002016-03-01T05:40:08.484-05:00Keep you chin up! We all have bad races/days! Ke...Keep you chin up! We all have bad races/days! Keep on keeping on! Training is a work in progress. You can do it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214161864214889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78675758332892252712016-03-01T03:15:41.393-05:002016-03-01T03:15:41.393-05:00Good days and bad days, swings and roundabouts...
...Good days and bad days, swings and roundabouts...<br />Last weekend I bailed at 19km during a marathon where nothing was going right, including a gale force head wind! This weekend I ran a half, and equalled my PB.<br />Last weekend I was a failure, who was just faking this running thing, and this weekend I was a champion! (even if just in my own mind!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29765080473926773852016-03-01T02:29:59.718-05:002016-03-01T02:29:59.718-05:00Thanks for sharing! It shows how real you are and ...Thanks for sharing! It shows how real you are and it's actually really motivating. If you were constantly perfect you wouldn't be so relatable. Well done my dear!<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416169431988427182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78144847880888908792016-02-29T23:25:10.087-05:002016-02-29T23:25:10.087-05:00Katie, did you notice that you were 4th in your ag...Katie, did you notice that you were 4th in your age group!!! It may have felt crummy, but you still excelled. Just keep perspective for your sanity!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108181693260430429noreply@blogger.com