tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post3688243722685604816..comments2024-03-18T07:12:33.778-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: 12-year anniversary (and new marathon plans)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7408088518199520482015-08-20T15:34:08.050-04:002015-08-20T15:34:08.050-04:00I'm so excited to hear how the coaching goes, ...I'm so excited to hear how the coaching goes, what a great way to stay active and get younger kids interested in being active as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21374605558258640562015-08-20T12:22:54.090-04:002015-08-20T12:22:54.090-04:00So harsh :( Katie, don't let these sorts of co...So harsh :( Katie, don't let these sorts of comments get you down. Plans change. Jillhttp://homeatsix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16483341585355813332015-08-19T20:56:06.843-04:002015-08-19T20:56:06.843-04:00Happy anniversary!Happy anniversary!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61688764169887853822015-08-19T20:14:19.430-04:002015-08-19T20:14:19.430-04:00Yay! I'm glad you found a great compromise!Yay! I'm glad you found a great compromise! Melissa and Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982466690086530517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-74220914142107455092015-08-19T20:14:15.149-04:002015-08-19T20:14:15.149-04:00Yay! I'm glad you found a great compromise!Yay! I'm glad you found a great compromise! Melissa and Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982466690086530517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1195988788667441692015-08-19T20:13:19.861-04:002015-08-19T20:13:19.861-04:00Yay! I'm glad you found a great compromise!Yay! I'm glad you found a great compromise! Melissa and Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982466690086530517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62552607649988673412015-08-19T19:33:49.262-04:002015-08-19T19:33:49.262-04:00I agree. In fact, I asked a couple of weeks ago ab...I agree. In fact, I asked a couple of weeks ago about you changing your plans and never following one through… You said you didn't see a problem with it, but maybe I was right. I think that you give up too easily and do whatever you want, but in reality you don't know what you want besides to eat a lot and make excuses for not following through on any training plan. Maybe that seems a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61124023435514547742015-08-19T17:29:47.941-04:002015-08-19T17:29:47.941-04:00Okay, maybe it was impulsive, but I did it... I sw...Okay, maybe it was impulsive, but I did it... I switched to the half, and I'm going to walk it! Thank you for suggesting it!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78358389500879777702015-08-19T17:14:49.314-04:002015-08-19T17:14:49.314-04:00Thanks Lindsey! Walking the half never even occurr...Thanks Lindsey! Walking the half never even occurred to me, but I actually really like that idea. I enjoyed cheering for the people walking it in 2013, so maybe I'll walk it this year. Might as well burn some calories for the post-race party ;)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16960080531322657952015-08-19T17:10:25.302-04:002015-08-19T17:10:25.302-04:00Every so often I take time to catch up on my favor...Every so often I take time to catch up on my favorite blogs. Happy Anniversary! What a fun way to celebrate and... your pictures are super cute. Sorry to read about your running struggles. Have you considered walking the Detroit half marathon? I know it's completely not what you had in mind, but a friend of mine walked the half and found it to be am enjoyable experience. And last congrats onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91532629718610750542015-08-19T17:01:19.223-04:002015-08-19T17:01:19.223-04:00Oh my goodness you are adorable in that dress! Ha...Oh my goodness you are adorable in that dress! Happy 12th to you and Jerry.Melissa @ Faster In Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745512524720350123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-20750595358636965442015-08-19T15:05:25.785-04:002015-08-19T15:05:25.785-04:00Ugh, I am so sorry to hear that! I'm totally ...Ugh, I am so sorry to hear that! I'm totally surprised like you were - it really seemed like you had done all the right things and you had completely recovered from the stress fracture. What a disappointment. :(Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025100136456420812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10039164220426723782015-08-19T14:24:20.216-04:002015-08-19T14:24:20.216-04:00I don't think Jerry looks creepy at all. I thi...I don't think Jerry looks creepy at all. I think his smile looks much better than the open mouth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-56311616243672377112015-08-19T12:51:57.740-04:002015-08-19T12:51:57.740-04:00Yay happy anniversary! My 12 year anniversary is S...Yay happy anniversary! My 12 year anniversary is Sunday and we've been together almost 17 years and I feel the same way some days I can't remember a time when we weren't together and some days it feels as if we have been together no time. Sorry to hear that you are dropping the marathon and your long run didn't go as planned but sometimes our bodies know best even when its not Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358230869109786915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35626428686428471142015-08-19T12:28:26.075-04:002015-08-19T12:28:26.075-04:00I'm so sorry to know you had to change your pl...I'm so sorry to know you had to change your plans, but I know it will all be okay. You have so many positives to focus on right now. So excited to hear about your experiences in coaching the kids!!<br /><br />Happy anniversary! That Loud Redheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975412818556643713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72438137830313667802015-08-19T11:16:48.587-04:002015-08-19T11:16:48.587-04:00I am SO excited to hear you will be coaching the e...I am SO excited to hear you will be coaching the elementary kids!! that is a great use of your certification! I think it is SO important for kids to get the right training for sports at an early age!LoriUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265236304799855177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-69975672385392110672015-08-19T11:00:36.341-04:002015-08-19T11:00:36.341-04:00You and Jerry remind me so much of my husband and ...You and Jerry remind me so much of my husband and I. We started dating when we were 15, and now we've been married for 6 years this year and have one baby of our own. He makes me laugh every single day! <br /><br />Happy Anniversary!! :)Goal of Losinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02179789107792877804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-57779392831506219092015-08-19T10:50:14.795-04:002015-08-19T10:50:14.795-04:00Very sorry to hear that you've had to opt out ...Very sorry to hear that you've had to opt out of the Detroit Marathon. Be proud of yourself for listening to your body and prioritizing your health. In the long run, it will be the best choice for you!<br /><br />Jen Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186154444594475161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-89935998550818307382015-08-19T10:26:45.740-04:002015-08-19T10:26:45.740-04:00I can't even tell you how encouraging and help...I can't even tell you how encouraging and helpful this comment is for me! I'm stunned at your 5K time--I bet you always win your age group award ;) I've been thinking about cutting back on the running for a while now, and doing it more for fitness than "training" for races. I think it's amazing how active you are at 63, and you could crush my current 5K time! Keep doing Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14322836671217648762015-08-19T10:11:49.412-04:002015-08-19T10:11:49.412-04:00I am so sorry about your injury, I know how frustr...I am so sorry about your injury, I know how frustrating and heartbreaking it is when you WANT to run and can't. I think it's great you're going to coach! Another idea I wanted to suggest...here in Oregon one of the local running clubs has a program called "Run With The Dogs". They meet up every week and take some of shelter dogs out for runs before the shelter opens, so Runs To Get Waistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927870023182313784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76426267705225681952015-08-19T10:06:49.557-04:002015-08-19T10:06:49.557-04:00The coaching sounds amazingly fun!!! I think you ...The coaching sounds amazingly fun!!! I think you made the best decision about the marathon....your health and well being are the utmost important things!!!!MaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-107134428363632752015-08-19T09:12:09.302-04:002015-08-19T09:12:09.302-04:00Katie, I think you made the exact right choice to ...Katie, I think you made the exact right choice to give up your marathon plans. At the risk of sounding like an older person trying to be a know-it-all :-) I think that if your primary interest is long-term health and fitness, your best bet is to mix up your training and keep your mileage on the low end. I'm 63 and can still run a sub-25-min 5K, but my weekly fitness routine consists generallycatpal52https://www.blogger.com/profile/15757914522714835813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-57083797091269590802015-08-19T09:07:48.581-04:002015-08-19T09:07:48.581-04:00I'm so sorry that you had to change your plans...I'm so sorry that you had to change your plans; that really sucks. But it's good that you're taking care of your ankle! If you're feeling pain, taking it slow really is the best way to go so it can heal fully.<br /><br />Happy 12th anniversary!!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753726821114395212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46331827444806249022015-08-19T08:52:22.369-04:002015-08-19T08:52:22.369-04:00Just wanted to tell you to keep going! You're ...Just wanted to tell you to keep going! You're doing great!!Amy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17365387729546168908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42027649008197998112015-08-19T08:50:56.358-04:002015-08-19T08:50:56.358-04:00I have been a reader of yours for quite some time ...I have been a reader of yours for quite some time and have never commented before, but I wanted to tell you that I admire your drive and determination as well as your dedication to improving your health! I also love your transparency in your writing and your "down to earth" personality. I feel like I can relate to you on so many levels-I too am married to my high school sweetheart and Amy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17365387729546168908noreply@blogger.com