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RE: Javelina Jundred

vikingwolfe — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:32:20 GMT

What an amazing experience... Deb, I know you had a blast and love this sport of running like no other woman. Thank you for sharing this experience with your family, friends, and those of us who admire what it takes to commit your life to a passion. I know as a novice, that I could never have experienced, let alone enjoy, the accomplishments you share with us here in your blog or in person. You mention how "in awe" you were meeting a truly great runner. Those of us who have had the honor of meeting you and even running with you, feel the same way when we are in your presence. You are truly a remarkable woman! Semper fidelis.... David

RE: Hey Ya'll did you eat well c'mon in...

Christine K. Donovan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:50:00 GMT

Hi Deano,

It was great to meet you briefly at Joe's Bar in Chicago. I've been hoping to meet you for a long time, so thanks for taking the time to say "Hi!". I hope you will get some answers to you're foot problem soon, so you can get back on track and run with Team McGraw in the future. I'm hoping to run a few 1/2 marathons in 2010 with the Team. I wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday.... Christine Donovan

RE: RR: JFK50

DCtoPgh — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:58:38 GMT

Scott, for some reason I've had a hard time grasping onto the athlete part of my identity. I'm so used to being the smart girl- I've been the smart girl for 26 years. I've developed my brain and built my CV and got so used to rocking school that it became my primary identity. By the time I was 22 I had a fellowship from the NIH and had been published in an academic journal. In contrast, I didn't start running until I was 23. Two 1/2 years ago I could barely run a mile. Two days ago I ran 50 miles. At once. On the Appalachian Trail. It's all so crazy to wrap my head around and I'm so shocked not only at how far I've come but that I can balance being a brain while punishing (er, training? ) my body. I need to get better at understanding that those parts of me can coexist.

Thanks for your support!

RE: RR: JFK50

valpit01 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:47:36 GMT

Great report and congratulations on your run.

RE: RR: JFK50

scottuf — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:01:19 GMT

That is AWESOME Kat! Congratulations, all of your hard work has paid off. The one thing that I don't get, but that's because I don't really know you, is that at the end you state that now you realize you are a legitimate athlete. I realized that a long time ago reading about your "670 miles, 2 official ultras (and one self-supported 50K) and three marathons" including one at the SOUTH POLE!!!

RE: RR: JFK50

hydesroad — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:52:40 GMT

Fun to read your account, Kat. Will read it again, too, to relive the day. It was more dream-like than most races to me. I loved the smell of the leaves and the river next to me. Eating M&M's with impunity is also a unique experience. MMMM & MMMM.

Going to spend some training time getting better at the AT part in the future. Seems like 1/2 hr could be shaved off just being more able to handle that craggy trail.

-George

RE: How to start running by conquering your fears (AKA Proof Kat reads too much Zen Habits based on the title of this post)

CLS89 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:21 GMT

Awesome post, it gave me a lot to think about, even though I've been a "runner" for over a year now.

Just wanted to say Good Luck at your 50-miler!! You'll do great I'm sure And I can't wait to read the race report!

RE: Marathon Training Day 1

Tom Slot — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:47 GMT

Thanks for the advice. I had never thought about switching off the shoes like that. What a great idea! I love your profile photo! Good luck tomorrow. Watch out for those snakes, fire ants, angry bulls, and cows. Have a blast!

RE: Marathon Training Day 3

Tom Slot — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:17 GMT

Thank you! I appreciate the support.

RE: My Tracks and the myTouch3G

bryanpsd — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:35:32 GMT

It was me who slowed up the data!!!