tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post1280109645599296976..comments2023-06-13T03:55:34.753-07:00Comments on The Back of the Pack: Weather, Shoes and TaggedBackofpackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-91780961320828919392007-12-14T11:41:00.000-08:002007-12-14T11:41:00.000-08:00Way to go on finishing the course, that is awesome...Way to go on finishing the course, that is awesome!!!<BR/><BR/>Get those shoes right, one of these days you will get thru a marathon without blisters, it will feel like heaven.Randy - Maniac #788https://www.blogger.com/profile/17252189707697252110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-63165656280771512162007-11-24T15:11:00.000-08:002007-11-24T15:11:00.000-08:00I'm the same re: #3. And I have to sing the ABC s...I'm the same re: #3. And I have to sing the ABC song in my head when I need to alphabetize something. Somehow they seem related to me. : )Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-46590580203820819162007-11-22T07:49:00.000-08:002007-11-22T07:49:00.000-08:00are we allowed to laugh at any of the weird facts?...are we allowed to laugh at any of the weird facts? ;)<BR/><BR/>good luck this weekend!Scott McMurtreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879663957608177567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-64959748322228291052007-11-21T16:24:00.000-08:002007-11-21T16:24:00.000-08:00Thanks Michelle. Yes, that short and steep hill is...Thanks Michelle. Yes, that short and steep hill is Galer, but as I have run it several times, I like it. <BR/><BR/>Have a beautiful Thanksgiving<BR/>lizzielizzie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461437927126657873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-76911445334256686232007-11-21T11:51:00.000-08:002007-11-21T11:51:00.000-08:00congrats on finishing your course!and I suppose I ...congrats on finishing your course!<BR/><BR/>and I suppose I should have checked your blog before tagging you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-25434543183748364952007-11-21T08:59:00.000-08:002007-11-21T08:59:00.000-08:00What great timing for the course's conclusion. Tim...What great timing for the course's conclusion. Time to celebrate -- though something tells me you won't do so by shopping! I'm the opposite -- love to buy cards for people.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377440606704745517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-79299319813808652292007-11-21T06:50:00.000-08:002007-11-21T06:50:00.000-08:00Congratulations on finshing the course! And, I ha...Congratulations on finshing the course! And, I had to laugh at your 5 facts - not that they were funny but that they reminded me of the lady I live with who hates shopping and buying cards, etc, etc. You two are alot alike...that's funny.Legs and Wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109916595853258092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-34739905916051192972007-11-21T01:24:00.000-08:002007-11-21T01:24:00.000-08:00Hi Michelle, I noticed we share the left-right thi...Hi Michelle, I noticed we share the left-right thing, too.<BR/><BR/>I'm half Austrian, half Czech but grew up in Austria. I've been living in Ireland for a bit over 4 years now, and we spent the previous 8 years in England. Actually, I feel European, not bound to any specific nationality.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-43136476044798551402007-11-20T19:52:00.000-08:002007-11-20T19:52:00.000-08:00#3 is hilarious. I coach a kid who has shown up to...#3 is hilarious. <BR/><BR/>I coach a kid who has shown up to practice with a "R" and "L" on the appropriate hands to help him with the same challenge.<BR/><BR/>Michelle, I hope your family has a fabulous Turkey Day!<BR/><BR/>MeghanMeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328667395623963868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-56248245544163292542007-11-20T19:41:00.000-08:002007-11-20T19:41:00.000-08:00Glad the newer shoes are working out better for yo...Glad the newer shoes are working out better for you.<BR/><BR/>I love your hard core princess attitude. =)<BR/><BR/>And last, uh, if shopping makes you feel fat, then you need to come shopping with me. You're a tiny gal. I mean, you're a good size to 2 sizes smaller than me, and you're taller! I feel great when I'm shopping, so you'd probably feel like a movie star! =)wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03496731124395495383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-28389497405739710522007-11-20T19:18:00.000-08:002007-11-20T19:18:00.000-08:00You have to be really strong having marathons ever...You have to be really strong having marathons every other weekend. I still don't understand how can you do that. <BR/><BR/>Michelle, blessings for you and your family, <BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving<BR/><BR/>sincere-lee<BR/>lizzie leelizzie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461437927126657873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-7081366259283059652007-11-20T14:30:00.000-08:002007-11-20T14:30:00.000-08:00Yay on completing the course! It amazing how much ...Yay on completing the course! It amazing how much time it opens up!<BR/><BR/>You know, I decided against the 2130s at the store and with with two more pairs of the older model just because they were more comfortable. Weird isn't it. Have fun this weekend with the marathon.PNW Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794685701716547953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-27162898189791267952007-11-20T07:05:00.000-08:002007-11-20T07:05:00.000-08:00Hope you have a great marathon! I was surprised t...Hope you have a great marathon! I was surprised to find no blisters after JFK. Although my left big toe is purplish, I guess it could be a blister, but I am not confident so I am going with the no blister theory :)E-Speedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869104198800517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-60317050661661117102007-11-19T22:04:00.000-08:002007-11-19T22:04:00.000-08:00Congrats on completing the course!I laughed when I...Congrats on completing the course!<BR/><BR/>I laughed when I read the bit about being a princess and being tough. Should we start calling you Fiona? Would that make Eric Shrek?<BR/><BR/>OK, I'll stop now... :-)Sarah Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165906925703092225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-25348253519212457832007-11-19T20:53:00.000-08:002007-11-19T20:53:00.000-08:00Good to know about the 2130s. I'm due for some ne...Good to know about the 2130s. I'm due for some new ones in a month or two. I still wish they made the 2110s. Why do they have to change things up on us?<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the wet running. :) (Do we really have a choice?)<BR/><BR/>Delicate flower AND a princess! Wow, I didn't know you were true royalty. And a marathon runner - go figure. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-30943075315211289202007-11-19T09:46:00.000-08:002007-11-19T09:46:00.000-08:00Way to go with the course!!!!I hear you on the iss...Way to go with the course!!!!<BR/><BR/>I hear you on the issues with shoes, I think I've run in maybe 8 different pairs this year and have kept either 3 or 4 pair of them. I'm glad that our local dealer is so understanding. I know now he just ships them back to the factory and he gets a credit on them. Makes you wonder where all those "lighly" used shoes end up.Randy - Maniac #788https://www.blogger.com/profile/17252189707697252110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-79750620192940607322007-11-19T09:22:00.000-08:002007-11-19T09:22:00.000-08:00Wow, that's a lot to comment on. But I'll just sa...Wow, that's a lot to comment on. <BR/>But I'll just say that your left and right debacle reminds me of when I have to read a map. I always have to face it right, like North to the North. I am a dork.JustRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621925857881380555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-756084266901741862007-11-19T06:15:00.000-08:002007-11-19T06:15:00.000-08:00Congrats on finishing the course. I am sure that i...Congrats on finishing the course. I am sure that is a relief. :) I need to renew my teaching certificate and will thereby be taking some coursework soon myself. I just can't decide what to take! <BR/><BR/>I have 2120s as well. Love 'em!Ms Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070039626057590271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-4036102557547504762007-11-18T21:44:00.000-08:002007-11-18T21:44:00.000-08:00What - there's a 2130 now?? I can never keep up w...What - there's a 2130 now?? I can never keep up with these things. 2120s are my current favorite, so your report makes me a little nervous. Like I need something else to worry about.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-29401489625224183652007-11-18T21:42:00.000-08:002007-11-18T21:42:00.000-08:00congrats on finishing the course :) I'm really bad...congrats on finishing the course :) <BR/><BR/>I'm really bad at right and left too, to the point that when giving driving directions I <I>always</I> say the opposite of what I mean, causing generally for a stressed driver :P.Adelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256451142660464796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-30756244251309778882007-11-18T17:57:00.000-08:002007-11-18T17:57:00.000-08:00You're never too old or too smart to keep learning...You're never too old or too smart to keep learning, masters degree or not. Congrats on completing your course.<BR/><BR/>Sadly I can relate to your right and left dilema.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217970340507557462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-4686835110423724142007-11-18T17:00:00.000-08:002007-11-18T17:00:00.000-08:00Glad to hear you finished your course. I have anot...Glad to hear you finished your course. I have another one to look forward to beginning in January. I, however, need it for my masters.robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-15584504661380369382007-11-18T16:45:00.000-08:002007-11-18T16:45:00.000-08:00I love the way new running shoes feel! I wore a p...I love the way new running shoes feel! I wore a pair that I bought months ago (on sale) for the first time today. <BR/><BR/>We get temperature swings like that, too, just not as much rain.<BR/><BR/>I also don't find much joy in shopping. I worked in retail too many years. Too stressful, unless I know exactly what I want and I can purchase it on-line, on sale. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your course completion!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-85734693264418952702007-11-18T16:34:00.000-08:002007-11-18T16:34:00.000-08:00PS... Congratulations on completing the course. S...PS... Congratulations on completing the course. Sometimes the official credit is not the most important thing.<BR/>Good job.Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381269071684742007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-24668291259567400862007-11-18T16:27:00.000-08:002007-11-18T16:27:00.000-08:00New shoes ought to be fun.. and how often they jus...New shoes ought to be fun.. and how often they just aren't quite right.<BR/>I just bought my seventh pair of exactly the same shoe.. and I can't figure out why I get a blister on my left heel.<BR/><BR/>Happy racing and running in your new old shoes!Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381269071684742007noreply@blogger.com