tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post1404373022772546221..comments2024-02-23T00:53:58.495-07:00Comments on Melancholy Smile: Marathon StruggleMelancholySmilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04111279059498208927noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-92187402862414878122009-03-02T10:42:00.000-07:002009-03-02T10:42:00.000-07:00Good for you! I wish I could have your strength. ...Good for you! I wish I could have your strength. It is super hard to find a Saturday Marathon out here in the midwest as well (where I live). This post is spot on! I had been wanting to do Columbus (on a Sunday) to qualify for Boston (which is on a Monday, fortunately), but it would make it oh so sweeter to find an unusual Sat race and still qualify. Thanks for the inspiration. I shouldn't let a marathon be an exception.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624297955496298110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-82565502137465697052009-01-29T11:36:00.000-07:002009-01-29T11:36:00.000-07:00What a great post! As a fellow marathoner I've st...What a great post! As a fellow marathoner I've struggled with this same dilemma. And I pretty much reached the same conclusion. If I plan to pray for help, I guess it had better be on a Sunday. <BR/><BR/>Good luck Saturday! You'll do great!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-18126844131268680082009-01-18T19:31:00.000-07:002009-01-18T19:31:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed your insight into this dilemma. ...I really enjoyed your insight into this dilemma. Good decision, and good luck in the race!bebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952166106557614758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-75135264568062721752009-01-18T09:41:00.000-07:002009-01-18T09:41:00.000-07:00Just so you know, your story was totally inspired ...Just so you know, your story was totally inspired to help me teach my YW's lesson on "Following the Example of Jesus Christ." I hope it's okay if I use it to replace the outdated story in the manual. You'll rock that marathon, I just know it! Cheers!<BR/><BR/>JennaJenna Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000414302188217373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-21797428820243686032009-01-18T00:01:00.000-07:002009-01-18T00:01:00.000-07:00Great post. If I knew you, I'd come cheer you on ...Great post. If I knew you, I'd come cheer you on in person on Saturday the 31st. <BR/><BR/>But know that via blog, I am.<BR/><BR/>Isn't inner peace wonderful?Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16762588038941738868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-15432126098223927452009-01-17T22:34:00.000-07:002009-01-17T22:34:00.000-07:00Good for you!!! Why do they have these runs on Sun...Good for you!!! Why do they have these runs on Sundays anyway! I think that will be my excuse for not running for a long time, well at least until we make it back to Utah:). Good luck and I'll be anxious to hear all about it and get tips for a future run! There's a 10K the day before Easter and it's all I can do to sign up for it, let alone train! We'll see.<BR/><BR/>NicoleNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393301964073708558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-92105970231053076432009-01-17T19:40:00.000-07:002009-01-17T19:40:00.000-07:00If you don't mind, I'm hoping to use your example ...If you don't mind, I'm hoping to use your example in my talk tomorrow. This post is beautiful, and it's helped me to learn to stand up for myself as well and to discover what's most important for me. Love you!Janaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623821742533710248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-23229268084214560852009-01-16T15:56:00.000-07:002009-01-16T15:56:00.000-07:00I love this. It's just like Eric Liddell from Cha...I love this. It's just like Eric Liddell from Chariots of Fire. You go girl. Even if you don't make it (which you will!) I believe that you will feel God's pleasure.<BR/><BR/>"When I run I feel His pleasure." - Eric LiddellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-54018372614075736132009-01-16T08:29:00.000-07:002009-01-16T08:29:00.000-07:00Wonderful post! Thanks for the insight and commitm...Wonderful post! Thanks for the insight and commitment. I'll be cheering for the on the 31st from Portland. Good luck.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751690548443019133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-64410806548698129662009-01-15T10:32:00.000-07:002009-01-15T10:32:00.000-07:00Lisa's sister here, got to you from her sidebar. I...Lisa's sister here, got to you from her sidebar. I am only trying to do a 1/2 marathon and it's still scary. congrats on CTR-ing, and good luck on the race!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966076533635667017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-1794933340559118112009-01-14T21:04:00.000-07:002009-01-14T21:04:00.000-07:00What a great post -- funny how things kind of hit ...What a great post -- funny how things kind of hit you and you know your answer! It definitely will be a sacrifice but well worth it I'm sure. I'm so impressed that you have done all of this training and are going to accomplish your goal! Way to go!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10303991802286204120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-63833446877151534072009-01-14T19:18:00.000-07:002009-01-14T19:18:00.000-07:00Bravo. I have a haunch you just might do better t...Bravo. I have a haunch you just might do better than you think...like the principal of tithing. Somehow we do better on the 90% than I would on the 100%.Miggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710436902260200025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-30168217695596807702009-01-14T13:21:00.000-07:002009-01-14T13:21:00.000-07:00I can only imagine the Lord sitting and waiting pa...I can only imagine the Lord sitting and waiting patiently while you decided what you were going to do. <BR/><BR/>If you don't mind, I'm going to use your story as an example for my kids in FHE. Our 11 year old consistantly makes all-star baseball teams and chooses not to play on Sunday (and we let HIM make the choice). I think it will be very inspiring for him to hear about an adult who made the same choice. <BR/><BR/>And I think He will help carry you up 13 miles of hills. Best of luck!The Dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825999197593786030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-64757725138919650962009-01-14T09:26:00.000-07:002009-01-14T09:26:00.000-07:00I have never posted on a blog that I didn't know t...I have never posted on a blog that I didn't know the person. But this post really touched me! I am in the same boat, searching for a Saturday Marathon and as yet have not found one in my area. Thank you for your example! And good luck on the marathon!! I will be cheering for you from LA!Nathan and Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782599164577201721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-20048041317507111512009-01-14T08:26:00.000-07:002009-01-14T08:26:00.000-07:00Thanks for being willing to set a good example. It...Thanks for being willing to set a good example. It will be worth it.Rebecca Irvinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156262858446400612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-81969710120504070902009-01-14T07:58:00.000-07:002009-01-14T07:58:00.000-07:00I am going to probably drown in the Chespeake Bay ...I am going to probably drown in the Chespeake Bay in June so I know all about feeling like you might not accomplish your goal. But I think you'll make it. And you made a good decidion on the day. See...it's all falling into place.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050877629648442268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-22937550403621116632009-01-14T06:37:00.000-07:002009-01-14T06:37:00.000-07:00I'm linking to this post in my sidebar. Please le...I'm linking to this post in my sidebar. Please let me know if you'd rather I didn't.LisAwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-17816453555118455032009-01-14T01:17:00.000-07:002009-01-14T01:17:00.000-07:00You are awesome. And you have me in tears.You are awesome. And you have me in tears.LisAwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-47538477114433918672009-01-13T21:00:00.000-07:002009-01-13T21:00:00.000-07:00I understand some of that hesitation. I completed ...I understand some of that hesitation. I completed my first marathon back in Oct '07. It had been a goal to do one before I turned 30 but honestly, if my sister (a marathon junkie) hadn't given me the marathon as a birthday gift, I don't know that I would have ever done it.<BR/><BR/>Trust me, it will be SO worth it. I ran/walked it as planned for most of the race, but ended up walking from Mile 19 to Mile 25. Still, there is nothing that will ever replace that AMAZING feeling of accomplishment as sheer adrenalin carried me through the last 1.2 miles. <BR/><BR/>I can't wait for you to experience that as well!Leslie Ruth Petreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734633676937103942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-11571414325622286702009-01-13T20:12:00.000-07:002009-01-13T20:12:00.000-07:00Good for you! I've stalked for awhile and I final...Good for you! I've stalked for awhile and I finally have decided to comment. Thank you for being willing to share what is important to you and why.Brooke in WIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935703600386034560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-58901632573864363202009-01-13T17:04:00.000-07:002009-01-13T17:04:00.000-07:00another terriffic example of why you are da bomb!another terriffic example of why you are da bomb!The Starter Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785936655243235692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-16268075569303700732009-01-13T16:09:00.000-07:002009-01-13T16:09:00.000-07:00i had to go through the same heartwrenching decisi...i had to go through the same heartwrenching decision making process. only a little worse because my favorite cousin is doing pf chang's half for her 30th birthday. i feel awful ditching the race and the running party.<BR/><BR/>hey, atleast it got me out of training for a few more months!Shelanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297104922394353089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-53766359884586244812009-01-13T15:49:00.000-07:002009-01-13T15:49:00.000-07:00Good for you!!!Good for you!!!The Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005917730725186284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-4570836801571375372009-01-13T14:13:00.000-07:002009-01-13T14:13:00.000-07:00I am so proud of you! I know that sounds cheesy a...I am so proud of you! I know that sounds cheesy and it's not what you're after but I know that this was a sacrifice. Now the Sabbath will mean even more to you because you've had to make a true sacrifice that shows your inner commitment.marceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609312686477980003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995129684573254340.post-22712210887135709652009-01-13T13:34:00.000-07:002009-01-13T13:34:00.000-07:00Props to your decision! I love how you put it - ke...Props to your decision! I love how you put it - keeping the Sabbath holy is easy when there's not a whole lot at stake. You've set a great example not only for your fam but for all of your loyal fans out here. :)Christa Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09841320887356797524noreply@blogger.com