tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post167157907867349921..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: First day of marathon trainingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-3778179608032212802014-12-29T17:30:58.312-05:002014-12-29T17:30:58.312-05:00Thanks so much for sharing! I am training for my f...Thanks so much for sharing! I am training for my first ever marathon next year, and it's been tough but I cannot wait for when that day comes!distance runnerhttp://www.personallevelfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-88681163916961249132012-01-18T16:25:48.258-05:002012-01-18T16:25:48.258-05:00Wow, you're officially training for your first...Wow, you're officially training for your first marathon! I can't wait to watch you train and then read your race report, Katie! Good luck. :)financecupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781586611582887524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70982955104949056582012-01-18T14:45:39.523-05:002012-01-18T14:45:39.523-05:00Walking a half-marathon is nothing to sneeze at--t...Walking a half-marathon is nothing to sneeze at--that's definitely a big goal! I walked a half in 2008, 2009, and 2010. I don't think a lot of people realize just how tough it is to walk 13.1 miles until they try it--me included! When I first walked the half, I didn't train at all, and it was a horrible experience. I certainly learned a lesson that day! Congrats on registering for Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82336959646040640422012-01-18T14:41:57.270-05:002012-01-18T14:41:57.270-05:00Wow, I just camw across your blog and I am inspire...Wow, I just camw across your blog and I am inspired by your weight loss and your determination to run! My friend and i juist signed up to walk a half marathon this May in Columbus, I figured it's a good start...I just am not a runner, I mean after a few minutes I just can't do it...I know I need to keep trying, I too so badly want to be a runner, have a runner's body and self control Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-73373993770976801342012-01-18T11:13:36.197-05:002012-01-18T11:13:36.197-05:00Congrats and happy training!Congrats and happy training!Angelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16615663323914129216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-3466036313181350402012-01-18T10:27:58.579-05:002012-01-18T10:27:58.579-05:00Katie, I found you on Pinterest. Thank you for in...Katie, I found you on Pinterest. Thank you for inspiring me! Because of your story, last week I started c25k. I have always hated running LOL I prefer dance for cardio...but with my latest plateau in loss (have lost 60 with 40 stubborn pounds to go) I figured what the heck? It's already making a difference. First goal: Run a 5K without walking :) Thank you for sharing your story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86289246280920267632012-01-17T18:31:15.982-05:002012-01-17T18:31:15.982-05:00Congrats on signing up!!! I am already signed up ...Congrats on signing up!!! I am already signed up for the half!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77452989006020598002012-01-17T17:12:03.005-05:002012-01-17T17:12:03.005-05:00The link is under the 'resources' tab at t...The link is under the 'resources' tab at the top of the blog. Sorry, I was just trying to make everything look a little cleaner!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71213292807294948622012-01-17T16:50:49.253-05:002012-01-17T16:50:49.253-05:00what happened to your receipes? I went to look for...what happened to your receipes? I went to look for the pumpkin brownies and couldnt find the link???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-45703017853600462322012-01-17T14:58:51.971-05:002012-01-17T14:58:51.971-05:00Well I am no where near a marathon or running 4.2 ...Well I am no where near a marathon or running 4.2 miles but! I did run my first mile today. It took me 15 minutes and the whole time I kept thinking how nice a pair of gripper cleats would be on the compact snow. But nevertheless I ran 1 whole mile and I am on my way to a marathon! Thanks for inspiring me!Mrs. Christina Danforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267029767880494126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81930373670512478222012-01-17T14:03:58.885-05:002012-01-17T14:03:58.885-05:00Above the html box, there is an option to "ba...Above the html box, there is an option to "back up the template"--you just have to click to download it. I just copy and pasted the entire template to a Microsoft Word document. <br /><br />If you make changes, just make sure you view the preview before you save changes. Then, if something is screwed up, you can just click the button to undo the changes you made.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50990888056222172292012-01-17T13:54:45.102-05:002012-01-17T13:54:45.102-05:00Ok, I looked this up because I can't reply on ...Ok, I looked this up because I can't reply on my comments and when I read this and the first thing it said was "first back up the template" I was lost! Why can't anything be easy?Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80947012045642383132012-01-17T13:24:38.345-05:002012-01-17T13:24:38.345-05:00Wow - a marathon. I hope to run a marathon one day...Wow - a marathon. I hope to run a marathon one day. I get a debilitating toe cramp after about an hour of running. I read on a blog that eating more citrus helps, but I don't have the ability to run for an hour to test that out.<br /><br />My only problem with the cleats is that they are uncomfortable to wear when the roads/sidewalks are partially covered in snow/ice. Running on asphalt/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07849140037963687553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-43363675442661239412012-01-17T12:20:32.126-05:002012-01-17T12:20:32.126-05:00Cool! I didn't know there is a reply option. T...Cool! I didn't know there is a reply option. Thanks for filling us in! Congrats on registering. I'm sure it will be great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-74643853248783390352012-01-17T08:10:39.489-05:002012-01-17T08:10:39.489-05:00Katie-I would highly recommend Yak Traks Pro for r...Katie-I would highly recommend Yak Traks Pro for running on packed snow and ice, I love mine!!!!!! You have to get the "Pro" version, the regular don't tolerate running so well!!!!<br />Good job getting started on your training!!!!! It looks like you don't run on the week-ends? That seems odd to me, but hey, whatever works for you, I would hate to see you get an overuse injury, Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-73568487895968297682012-01-17T08:09:45.695-05:002012-01-17T08:09:45.695-05:00Hey Katie. Not really commenting in relation to y...Hey Katie. Not really commenting in relation to your blog post, but wanted to let you know that I received our two Gockets today in the mail. They're so cute! Also, I just noticed your return address. Don't know how I'd missed that you were in MI! Even though I'm all the way over in Scotland, my in-laws live in various areas between Farmington Hills and Lapeer! We were in Ann Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67616774414093660772012-01-17T08:01:56.787-05:002012-01-17T08:01:56.787-05:00That is so awesome! I need to pick a half to do th...That is so awesome! I need to pick a half to do this spring and finally register- to get me training for something specific. <br />Not sure how you do the runs in such cold weather. I love winter but honestly- with our high the last three days being 31- I have not run outside! Not sure I can do it!Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190210420097848617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-87756276696738157842012-01-17T05:03:35.783-05:002012-01-17T05:03:35.783-05:00I just recently started reading your blog and I...I just recently started reading your blog and I'm so excited for you! I find your story really motivating, and love that you can still tell it without losing an authentic voice (well, I assume it is. Let's be honest, I don't really know you.).Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548838946088663674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67107347708512228602012-01-17T00:27:37.381-05:002012-01-17T00:27:37.381-05:00YEAAAAAA for signing up for your race and for the ...YEAAAAAA for signing up for your race and for the first day of training!!!!! I've heard that this is an awesome race! Plus I have to say Thank you for running a race that supports autism research. It means a lot to parents like me who have kids who are fighting this battle. You are awesome girl!!!!Mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274898681652272488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-3453054434552353892012-01-16T23:10:40.368-05:002012-01-16T23:10:40.368-05:00So excited for you, Katie! I did a marathon back i...So excited for you, Katie! I did a marathon back in 2005 and am planning to do another in 2013, after I lose 50 pounds. It will be a busy year! I am ally looking forward to hearing how your training goes. You are such an inspiration!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025790859906667536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-32547784599542052972012-01-16T22:42:45.437-05:002012-01-16T22:42:45.437-05:00I am so excited for you! I can't wait to follo...I am so excited for you! I can't wait to follow the adventure into marathon training and the actual event! I wonder if my blog has the reply button now?! I have to go check! If it doesn't, I wouldn't have the first clue on how to fix it. :(Czesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659055822037057266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1823911660714157052012-01-16T22:16:44.986-05:002012-01-16T22:16:44.986-05:00That site looks great. Thank you! I'll "p...That site looks great. Thank you! I'll "pin it" for the spring :Dbrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210532180965151938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38306757731956805252012-01-16T20:21:12.425-05:002012-01-16T20:21:12.425-05:00Hi Brooke! I use a website called runningahead.com...Hi Brooke! I use a website called runningahead.com to keep track of my runs, and what I showed on the blog today was a screen shot of today's run. I can connect my Garmin and upload the info from the Garmin to the website (or I can input everything manually). It's a great website for keeping track of your runs (and free!)<br /><br />The Hershey, PA run sounds awesome--I would be sold fromKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60051802210809088292012-01-16T20:14:10.781-05:002012-01-16T20:14:10.781-05:00Hi Katie! I (like many others) found your blog th...Hi Katie! I (like many others) found your blog through pinterst. So glad I did. You're so real- and that really helps me believe I can do it too. I have 40-50lbs to lose.<br />I've been reading for a few days now and I'm wondering where you get the info that you post on your runs. Does that come from your Garmin? The course and time and all that jazz- like in today's post.<br />Ibrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210532180965151938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33061986138876783882012-01-16T19:50:30.090-05:002012-01-16T19:50:30.090-05:00I definitely think that registering for a race wil...I definitely think that registering for a race will help motivate you to go do the training! ;)<br /><br />I'm not very familiar with Crohn's disease, so I'm not sure what you can/can't eat. But I get lots of fiber from beans and lentils. I LOVE beans and lentils, and I eat them all the time. I also eat veggies that I do like--broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, etc.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.com