tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post7995135050860724348..comments2024-01-25T00:03:14.339-08:00Comments on Well, I'm TRYING to run...: Race report: Shamrock Marathon, March 17, 2013AKA Darkwave, AKA Anarcha, AKA Cris.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09873516028463495708noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-25650266618133803882014-07-22T08:02:32.937-07:002014-07-22T08:02:32.937-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578112035460348262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-71718579615958232052014-03-18T12:22:27.964-07:002014-03-18T12:22:27.964-07:00That's FANTASTIC. I'm so happy for you! ...That's FANTASTIC. I'm so happy for you! )AKA Darkwave, AKA Anarcha, AKA Cris.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09873516028463495708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-27255931525418986502014-03-18T11:52:41.652-07:002014-03-18T11:52:41.652-07:00Hi Cris - I just wanted you to know that this race...Hi Cris - I just wanted you to know that this race recap helped me tremendously this past weekend. I ran Shamrock last year as well (2013) and that wind got the best of me with a disappointing 3:24 finish. I ran it again this year, and was determined (despite 15-20mph sustained winds) that it wouldn't take me down again. I read your recap several times in the week prior to the race - and two things you mentioned were in my head on race day. I remembered your posts about leapfrogging from pack to pack on the boardwalk, and that pushed me to catch up to (and stick with) a big pack to get through that section. Even though we all took turns leading the pack, it made a huge difference to have that shelter from the wind. And secondly, when things got ugly around mile 22-23, I remembered one line from your recap: "I had one gear left, but it was a good gear, and I'd ride it to the finish" That helped me convince myself that I could gut it out and stay in the gear I was in and not let up. I finished at 3:09:52 with seconds to spare in meeting my sub-3:10 goal. So I just wanted to say a big "THANK YOU" for this post - you helped me reach my goal on Sunday and I"m grateful!! Jenn @ foxrunsfast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977867807008263201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-12121427742669108742013-03-19T18:01:17.103-07:002013-03-19T18:01:17.103-07:00Congratulations!! I was in a hard week of marathon...Congratulations!! I was in a hard week of marathon training myself and missed this. Damn it! I would have loved to track you! With how bad you felt I thought you were gonna say 3:4X. 3:08 is awesome!!! That wind sounds worse than it was at Crab. You were very brave to tackle that course and it paid off!! Good job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261508163848946407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-68637104176261344062013-03-19T09:55:30.217-07:002013-03-19T09:55:30.217-07:00What a fantastic report! I was on the edge of my s...What a fantastic report! I was on the edge of my seat even though I already knew the punchline! I'm so proud of you and soooo glad you finally ran a marathon after all these years!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-64052443317811645882013-03-19T08:43:30.338-07:002013-03-19T08:43:30.338-07:00CONGRATULATIONS!! Loved the report. You kicked ass...CONGRATULATIONS!! Loved the report. You kicked ass. I hope you have some great race photos with you all twisted with your thumb stuck in your side. :)<br /><br />Mahi Mah’s is fantastic. Also, congrats on your anniversary!ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-28939561161640096512013-03-19T08:16:54.320-07:002013-03-19T08:16:54.320-07:00Fan-frickin'-tastic, Cris! It'll be so exc...Fan-frickin'-tastic, Cris! It'll be so exciting to see your progress from here. Congratulations, fastie!Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-18284165143137554442013-03-18T17:04:41.607-07:002013-03-18T17:04:41.607-07:00Woot! Yay you! That's an amazing first marat...Woot! Yay you! That's an amazing first marathon (well, other than Philly :-) and that you did it on a windy day, that's even MORE amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-7790058901984505632013-03-18T17:03:56.089-07:002013-03-18T17:03:56.089-07:00It sounds like you truly, deeply enjoyed the race....It sounds like you truly, deeply enjoyed the race. Congratulations, and nice negative split.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974235202743391870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-44705176006307136912013-03-18T12:40:11.058-07:002013-03-18T12:40:11.058-07:00Fantastic. Perfect. Powerful.Fantastic. Perfect. Powerful.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-91209849466401399372013-03-18T10:34:21.522-07:002013-03-18T10:34:21.522-07:00Aaaah! So happy for you! I love this recap, and da...Aaaah! So happy for you! I love this recap, and damn if I didn't just break out into a big smile when I got to the end. MARATHONER.Kimrahttp://anotherdumbadventure.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-69039505002341693242013-03-18T10:17:54.249-07:002013-03-18T10:17:54.249-07:00So awesome! It was so fun tracking you and THANK ...So awesome! It was so fun tracking you and THANK you for having it on FB!! You were seriously kicking butt!<br /><br />Congratulations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3415039431326089985.post-92053499998509491632013-03-18T09:46:42.788-07:002013-03-18T09:46:42.788-07:00Fantastic! That is the way to do it, girl! I am so...Fantastic! That is the way to do it, girl! I am so proud of you. Rest. Heal. Recover. You are awesome.Jessica Karazsia (@irun26at8)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616274772894665823noreply@blogger.com