tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post6171298568527319060..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: The back of the packUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-59104751134575414752012-09-07T05:58:00.388-04:002012-09-07T05:58:00.388-04:00I LOVE half marathons! I am a fairly new runner (s...I LOVE half marathons! I am a fairly new runner (started 1 year ago). I am far from fast, but I am healthy, fit and not overweight. Not all "back of the packs" are uncertain of finishing or look to be struggling. I look at the half as my me time, my FUN. I am there to enjoy the race and soak in the experience of it all--and if that means stopping to chat with the little kids Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-2268189110831902962012-09-06T14:16:27.801-04:002012-09-06T14:16:27.801-04:00PLEASE don't have doubts about going! If you c...PLEASE don't have doubts about going! If you can finish in the allotted time, you shouldn't have to worry about the water stations. If you're going too slowly in order to finish in the allowed time, they might offer you a ride to the finish line.<br /><br />But honestly, just go an have fun!! There is no reason to be "mortified" to come in last--like I said above, I find theKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14067488870268548102012-09-06T13:49:44.704-04:002012-09-06T13:49:44.704-04:00I have my 1st half-marathon next month and I hadn&...I have my 1st half-marathon next month and I hadn't even thought about what it's going to be like being at the back of the pack for the race (I used run in high school and was a solid middle of the pack). They don't actually close the water stations before the course limit time right? I mean that would feel AWFUL to be still running and not be able to get water. I had been looking Beccahttp://skinnypastrychef.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36222864516202513142012-09-05T20:32:25.882-04:002012-09-05T20:32:25.882-04:00I just signed up to run my first 10K and I will fo...I just signed up to run my first 10K and I will for sure be finishing at the back of the pack. I had convinced myself that I couldn't do it because coming in dead last seems so defeating, but I know that I can do it. So I'm going to do it and raise my head high as I cross that line, even if I am the last one. I'm prett sure there aren't many other 280 pound women running 10Ks, Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524231968553652503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91057070736087962242012-09-05T18:12:56.710-04:002012-09-05T18:12:56.710-04:00Love your quilt, Katie!! It's going to be SO ...Love your quilt, Katie!! It's going to be SO comfy when you get it done! My cats (I have 3) ar elike yours... empty box, it's theirs. At least they don't fight over whose box it it! Awesome idea abt the book.... I'd buy it! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222993134992148218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78436219951804872472012-09-05T15:26:26.331-04:002012-09-05T15:26:26.331-04:00Oooh, I love the idea of flannel--I think I'll...Oooh, I love the idea of flannel--I think I'll do that instead!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-56303612217412686202012-09-05T15:21:41.019-04:002012-09-05T15:21:41.019-04:00I was at the very back of the pack at my first 5k ...I was at the very back of the pack at my first 5k on Friday and though I didn't finish last (by one whole second!), I experienced all those emotions you described! I was so elated to finish and to have run the whole thing!<br /><br />I love the funny pictures of your cats - I used to find our cat in boxes of my fabric too! Any nice, cosy, warm box and they're in kitty heaven!Mary @ walksinthewoods.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16895936078841859787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-74196711113198211192012-09-05T12:23:05.813-04:002012-09-05T12:23:05.813-04:00Girl, that humidity was CRAZY yesterday!! I ran at...Girl, that humidity was CRAZY yesterday!! I ran at 5 a.m. and it was so steamy -- it had the same effect on my legs as it did yours!!! And today was no better. 2 bad runs in a row, but Im chalking it up to weather and I'm glad I got out there and did it.Amy Wills Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528039058997972893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39535080381368992202012-09-05T09:32:00.163-04:002012-09-05T09:32:00.163-04:00Six months after my Mom had open heart surgery her...Six months after my Mom had open heart surgery her and I walked a 5k. We were dead last but I knew that she had to set the pace and when we got to the end my Sister-in-law had surprised her by bringing my 5 year old nephew to watch Grandma finish... It made my Mom's day! Amy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11177322406876117796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51863526110568058532012-09-05T09:01:16.033-04:002012-09-05T09:01:16.033-04:00Way to go on shaving times off your pace, you almo...Way to go on shaving times off your pace, you almost made the goal, and to shave 13 seconds off the pace that late in your run, you must have really run like Hell, er heck.<br /><br />The quilt is nice, I bet it will be super cozy. I have said for years that I'm going to make a guilt when I retire. Well that day will soon be here, but I've got to learn how to quilt first.<br />I guess I dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1693935276910523032012-09-05T08:56:22.334-04:002012-09-05T08:56:22.334-04:00I think it's great that you stay to watch the ...I think it's great that you stay to watch the end of the race. At my first (and only so far) 5k, I was terrified that I was going to finish last (I didn't) and I wasn't even paying attention to the people watching at the finish line. I have another 5k race coming up in a few weeks and I think I'm going to try and pay more attention to the people that stayed to cheer us slower Bailey @ Onederland or Bust!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16837787759951587229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77430693399093708292012-09-05T08:52:56.148-04:002012-09-05T08:52:56.148-04:00Cute quilt! I bet flannel would be great on the ba...Cute quilt! I bet flannel would be great on the back too. I love how flannel feels soft & cool and warm & snuggly at the same time. =) <br /><br />Mrs. S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/12464177330075695852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80426156922487541832012-09-05T05:57:18.479-04:002012-09-05T05:57:18.479-04:00That quilt is fantastic! I have a sewing machine b...That quilt is fantastic! I have a sewing machine but I just can't master it! It definitely needs a tune-up since sitting in the basement for years!Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10833122664829197192012-09-05T01:10:49.942-04:002012-09-05T01:10:49.942-04:00How have I not noticed the smoothie recipes before...How have I not noticed the smoothie recipes before? So many great ideas...yummmmm!!<br /><br />One thing I love to do at a race after I finish is go back towards the finish line and watch everyone finish, until the very end. It's such an inspiring experience seeing the emotions of everyone as they are finishing, and to me, it's often as memorable an experience as my own running of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14819472247726491792012-09-04T22:18:32.318-04:002012-09-04T22:18:32.318-04:00You've inspired me to finish the quilt I start...You've inspired me to finish the quilt I started for my daughter (whos starting 3rd grade tomorrow too). Time to break out the sewing machine!!Katie Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40771286243264628282012-09-04T22:12:11.501-04:002012-09-04T22:12:11.501-04:00thanks for answering my question! I'm surprise...thanks for answering my question! I'm surprised everyone else feels the same as you do because for me, when I finished my 10k at the very back, I felt defeated and embarrassed, not even really proud. I feel like I knew I could finish, I just wanted to finish in a respectful amount of time. and 2nd to last isn't so respectful! maybe I'd feel differently if there had been someone like Dara @ Not In Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004533157267233128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-257872752068192992012-09-04T21:59:09.237-04:002012-09-04T21:59:09.237-04:00I too love to watch the back of the pack finish. T...I too love to watch the back of the pack finish. The first runners are exciting to watch-the back of the pack are touching to watch. Their determination is contagious and inspiring. I recently ran my first half marathon and finished in the back third of the runners. I was so thankful for all of the people who waited and cheered me on. I am determined to do the same for every runner who finishes ladybugmarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950235598148077730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33520930591304477692012-09-04T21:39:59.407-04:002012-09-04T21:39:59.407-04:00I love to watch the last people cross the finish l...I love to watch the last people cross the finish line too! It makes me cry with happiness for them! I watched the half ironman this past year when i volunteered at the aid station..the final man to finish was in his mid 40s, overweight and not what you would expect to see in an half ironman athlete...but he had so much heart and determination! He made me so excited to see him cross that finishCATnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79632806620441390052012-09-04T21:34:16.855-04:002012-09-04T21:34:16.855-04:00You're probably not following my blog--I don&#...You're probably not following my blog--I don't even know if people can. I think I gotta set up a google widget. But I posted some before and after pics last Wednesday ;)<br /><br />www.shilohstaste.comShiloh Barkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649415588728745504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7740048561517768582012-09-04T21:25:42.569-04:002012-09-04T21:25:42.569-04:00Hey lady ... It has been SO LONG since I wandered ...Hey lady ... It has been SO LONG since I wandered here to check on you!! You look absolutely amazing :-)Malindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407985063829356151noreply@blogger.com