tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post5012303815024316838..comments2024-03-29T03:17:32.208-04:00Comments on Running Man Wannabe: Some Favorite Blogs: Run With JillAndrew Opalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12840813324329773479noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-90584938599057951172010-12-30T19:30:32.157-05:002010-12-30T19:30:32.157-05:00I will have to check out Jill's blog.
Very co...I will have to check out Jill's blog.<br /><br />Very cool that she is your coach! :) Sounds like a very interesting woman.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637237011005059512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-56434901542967313722010-12-28T21:56:49.469-05:002010-12-28T21:56:49.469-05:00Dammit I cannot believe my name did not show up in...Dammit I cannot believe my name did not show up in that cloud.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-7592497716939882942010-12-24T12:29:19.377-05:002010-12-24T12:29:19.377-05:00This was fun Andrew! I am also a Jill's blog ...This was fun Andrew! I am also a Jill's blog stalker:) Love that girl!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-71799292469249423862010-12-23T13:43:20.131-05:002010-12-23T13:43:20.131-05:00I love these posts!! I always love the story abou...I love these posts!! I always love the story about how people started blogging and how they 'discovered' the bloggosphere.The Boring Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073380265420100975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-84784463474268952462010-12-22T03:43:44.974-05:002010-12-22T03:43:44.974-05:00Lovely post about a lovely person! Nice one Andrew...Lovely post about a lovely person! Nice one Andrew! Your progress tells the story.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-29131763602295017872010-12-22T01:14:57.306-05:002010-12-22T01:14:57.306-05:00I didn't pay Chris to say that. Well, not muc...I didn't pay Chris to say that. Well, not much anyway!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-54343047990384148272010-12-21T23:40:55.934-05:002010-12-21T23:40:55.934-05:00Plus, she is witty, kind, supportive, and sooooo p...Plus, she is witty, kind, supportive, and sooooo pretty.Chris Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670072457969152936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-90672098386376113382010-12-21T16:57:55.626-05:002010-12-21T16:57:55.626-05:00Awwww, thanks, Buddy!! You brought a big smile to...Awwww, thanks, Buddy!! You brought a big smile to my face and that is the best gift ever (well, aside from cash. :) ). Thank you!!<br /><br />And are you sure I didn't run Boston in 3:51:32?? :)<br /><br />I actually have a very funny/interesting story that goes along with that Boston '08 time. My trainer/running coach I work with at school/countless prior uber fast Boston runners told me repeatedly to run it for "fun." My trainer even made me swear I wouldn't run it hard. Boston was to be "experienced" and "enjoyed" - it was the reward for all the hard work I put in to get there. I knew in my heart I wouldn't go there and run a 4:10 on purpose as my trainer wanted me to do, despite my promise not to (trust me, it was easier this way); I knew that I was in amazing conditioning and I knew I had to give that course everything I got. And to me, "joy" is being happy with myself and my performance - I was not going to experience joy if I lolly-gagged. Countless texts from the trainer in the two days I was in Boston prior to the race: "4:10 nothing faster". I got to the start line and I said to myself, "Give it your all." I was on track to run a wickedly fast PR that day, but mile 22 brought a bad case of dehydration (again) and I started vomiting. But I never gave up and I never stopped (slowed, but not stopped) - so I was filled with so much emotion when I crossed in 3:51. <br /><br />And THAT is my gift to you: you train for a race and you give it your best. No matter what. As Pre would say, "Anything less is to sacrifice the gift." You have a gift to run, Andrew, and I couldn't be more happy with your sheer enthusiam to run!!<br /><br />Merry Christmas, My friend!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-61301878233924838042010-12-21T13:37:11.026-05:002010-12-21T13:37:11.026-05:00Great testimonial to Ms. Jill. She's awesome.Great testimonial to Ms. Jill. She's awesome.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-38059690632491348762010-12-21T13:29:00.889-05:002010-12-21T13:29:00.889-05:00Nice review of Jill's blog. Sounds like she h...Nice review of Jill's blog. Sounds like she has helped you a lot!BrianFlashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091962454875656306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-6784024573024756512010-12-21T11:47:15.280-05:002010-12-21T11:47:15.280-05:00This is your gift? How about making 'paying y...This is your gift? How about making 'paying your bill' your gift? ;)Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-82514025435654572622010-12-21T11:43:38.368-05:002010-12-21T11:43:38.368-05:00Nice Andrew! I'm a little scared to hire some...Nice Andrew! I'm a little scared to hire someone like Jill since they will want me to run and stuff.....oh wait :) <br /><br />She sounds awesome!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556293095167946066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-51051266185651639122010-12-21T11:15:07.596-05:002010-12-21T11:15:07.596-05:00What a nice shout out !What a nice shout out !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-83082788891355341642010-12-21T09:39:59.889-05:002010-12-21T09:39:59.889-05:00Andrew, I love reading your blog. You definitely d...Andrew, I love reading your blog. You definitely do not lack eloquence. A great read and all the best to you and yours in 2011. And btw, how did things work out in Scarborough with the wallet?Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676282646399721560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354270740210130211.post-38306475449996944192010-12-21T09:30:32.279-05:002010-12-21T09:30:32.279-05:00Go Jill! She's the best...thanks for sharing h...Go Jill! She's the best...thanks for sharing her Andrew!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.com