tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post1626142530184129869..comments2023-06-13T03:55:34.753-07:00Comments on The Back of the Pack: Light at the End of the Tunnel MarathonBackofpackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-74936438672384773322008-08-24T20:47:00.000-07:002008-08-24T20:47:00.000-07:00Good job on gettin' 'er done.Good job on gettin' 'er done.Sarah Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165906925703092225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-32252058491220216782008-08-21T12:16:00.000-07:002008-08-21T12:16:00.000-07:00You crossed that finish line, and I'm sure you had...You crossed that finish line, and I'm sure you had a smile on your face. You are a trooper, just remember to listen to your body, it will tell you when to stop. Great job sticking with it and finishing. I am getting excited for the inagural Michelle's-Grande-Ass Marathon!<BR/>Hope to run with ya soon!jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171281143980643800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-72064576444561640482008-08-21T09:24:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:24:00.000-07:00Michelle aka Tuff Lady,You've got some serious gut...Michelle aka Tuff Lady,<BR/><BR/>You've got some serious guts. I'm glad you gutted it out and that your body held up for you to do so.<BR/><BR/>Watch out for Eric now that you're empty nesters. My mom always said that my dad caused more mischief once I left the house! Good luck with this new adventure in life. ;)<BR/><BR/>MeghanMeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328667395623963868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-3308556678900450782008-08-20T10:37:00.000-07:002008-08-20T10:37:00.000-07:00There's something to be said about PW's, which is ...There's something to be said about PW's, which is you stuck it out. Perhaps it would have been easier to quit, but you didn't. So, there!<BR/><BR/>Congratulations!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-57734933322820715512008-08-20T06:53:00.000-07:002008-08-20T06:53:00.000-07:00Always pushing yourself - not sure if I should con...Always pushing yourself - not sure if I should congratulate or chastise. I am glad that you had so much support our there.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the new season.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217970340507557462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-15883605360499367742008-08-19T22:03:00.000-07:002008-08-19T22:03:00.000-07:00It sounds gruesome, but congratulations on finishi...It sounds gruesome, but congratulations on finishing another marathon. That was nice of your friends to stick with you. You must really be loved. :-)<BR/><BR/>I'm guessing it won't be quiet for long--you and Eric seem the type that will be filling the house with friends. Let me know if a marathon brings you down my way.Dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489181738411546254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-65561874777002697582008-08-19T17:37:00.000-07:002008-08-19T17:37:00.000-07:00Wow! What a run! Way to gut your way through the...Wow! What a run! Way to gut your way through the heat. Nice PW!!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-43034330087966076672008-08-19T12:22:00.000-07:002008-08-19T12:22:00.000-07:00I agree on definition of "small marathons" or anyt...I agree on definition of "small marathons" or anything small:) Count it as is, and don't worry about PW.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-57572798982370273302008-08-19T11:25:00.000-07:002008-08-19T11:25:00.000-07:00alright!alright!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-79905004088403065262008-08-19T08:35:00.000-07:002008-08-19T08:35:00.000-07:00Way to grit it out. I need some grit these days, ...Way to grit it out. I need some grit these days, so thanks for sharing! :)JustRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621925857881380555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-89763962714602117572008-08-19T01:47:00.000-07:002008-08-19T01:47:00.000-07:00Way to hang in there Mama Bear, I'll remember your...Way to hang in there Mama Bear, I'll remember your courage when I sweat through what looks like will be a hot marathon this coming Sunday.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887866077099979177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-22840709997761213172008-08-18T19:40:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:40:00.000-07:00Yeah had a bad day but never gave up, way to hang ...Yeah had a bad day but never gave up, way to hang tuff and finish. Big steps...I wish u and ur family the best.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005376405814639115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-15034031746586619032008-08-18T17:26:00.000-07:002008-08-18T17:26:00.000-07:00Good friends and family...that's what its all abou...Good friends and family...that's what its all about! You've certainly "won" that race. : )Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-60994223987927403292008-08-18T17:10:00.000-07:002008-08-18T17:10:00.000-07:00It really was a great day out there, despite the h...It really was a great day out there, despite the heat. You were a trooper and a true "burly woman athlete." I'd run it with you all over again. <BR/>Try to enjoy the quiet, I know it will be tough at first, but a grand new adventure awaits (with new furniture and all!)<BR/><BR/>JennyJenny, Maniac #401https://www.blogger.com/profile/12037463658578050523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-11534856884899622802008-08-18T15:24:00.000-07:002008-08-18T15:24:00.000-07:00Awesome friends you have, Michelle...yes, you are ...Awesome friends you have, Michelle...yes, you are fortunate!<BR/><BR/>I could add some comments about summer marathons but I suspect you've already made them to yourself :-)<BR/><BR/>All the best to Riley. And to you and Eric. Our house goes empty again tomorrow....we've grown to like it and be friends with our sons in a new way. You'll do the same.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405132833234395104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-12759344416896915442008-08-18T13:40:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:40:00.000-07:00oh, honey! way to gut it out. I was wondering abou...oh, honey! way to gut it out. I was wondering about you out there, because my HR was at 170 in the first five minutes of my run, which I attributed to the heat. Gosh - you have the most amazing mental strenght, pulling yourself through that.<BR/><BR/>If you want some nice easy recovery runs this week, let me know! I miss running with you since you're so speedy now!<BR/><BR/>anyhow, congrats on finishing yet another marathon, and yes, I agree, we have some of the greatest women to call friends in our group.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03496731124395495383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-1310437863688985242008-08-18T12:49:00.000-07:002008-08-18T12:49:00.000-07:00You're one tough broad, Michelle. The quiet in the...You're one tough broad, Michelle. The quiet in the house can be sad at first, but afer awhile you fill the void with things you forgot the two of you used to do. We're getting ready to reacclimate to just the two of us again after a very noisy summer.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377440606704745517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-87306073301603945322008-08-18T10:36:00.000-07:002008-08-18T10:36:00.000-07:00I ran this course too. Glad to hear your comments...I ran this course too. Glad to hear your comments about the heat. I thought it was just me. I have never drank so much during a run. Good job on your finish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-522604850345147032008-08-18T08:08:00.000-07:002008-08-18T08:08:00.000-07:00It was a tough day as you suspected it would be. T...It was a tough day as you suspected it would be. The 50 degrees at the start would have been preferred, but you survived the heat and outsprinted Mel at the end. Way to go!robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-38194185261263447372008-08-18T08:06:00.000-07:002008-08-18T08:06:00.000-07:00A tough day fo sho! But you toughed it out!! Way...A tough day fo sho! But you toughed it out!! Way to go!!!! :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22162202.post-37143615280435936622008-08-18T02:39:00.000-07:002008-08-18T02:39:00.000-07:00Gritty effort on the course. Good job in toughing...Gritty effort on the course. Good job in toughing it out.<BR/><BR/>And, a new season for you as the boys are off. It will be an ajustment to say the least. All the best to you.Legs and Wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109916595853258092noreply@blogger.com