Jen McDevitt's Blog

RE: Who says a fire hydrant can't get you through

ahcaputo — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:31:20 GMT

Hi, Jen, I just wanted to introduce myself. I just joined the Team McGraw crew for the 2009 NYC Marathon. Jeff McMahon forwarded me the address of your blog and I love it already. You are a superstar...very inspiring!!

Abby Caputo

Tampa, FL

RE: Who says a fire hydrant can't get you through

Deano528 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:51:58 GMT

You go Girl!!!

How was your Chicago run? Cold?

Well I apologize for not responding sooner, but have you figured out the pic thing that jeffery emailed me about?

I usually click on the add photo tab at the top of the blog entry and just follow the prompts.

let me know if you need ANYTHING!!

Deano

RE: Who says a fire hydrant can't get you through

Christine K. Donovan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:55:52 GMT

Jenny,

Again, your blog made me smile and laugh! Just what I needed on this Friday night after a LONGGGGGG week at school. I too, love your Jennyisms... all so wise.

Congratulations on running those 5 miles and finding all of those fire hydrants! What a great goal to have! Yes, I think spring has finally "sprung" in the Chicago area and it does feel good to get out their and stretch the 'ole legs!

Take care my friend, and I look forward to seeing you in Nashville!

Ya Gotta Believe,

Christine

RE: Who says a fire hydrant can't get you through

Pablo Nyarady — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:54:01 GMT

Jen,

You are my super-hero (as well as Lynanne's)... I told you that when me met in St. Louis, remember?... You are nothing short of amazing, and I just love the Jennyisms... Keep'm coming... Please say hello to Glen and Jack, see y'all in Nashvegas! - It will be so much fun (again), bringing some '05 for you as we are releasing it next week in Utah.

Its 40F and beautiful outside (lots o'snow), but you inspired me to add another mile to my iPod routine (gracias)...

You rock,

RE: SUPER SPIRIT CHEERLEADER

Christine K. Donovan — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:05:51 GMT

Jen... (alias super, spiritied cheerleader!)

You absolutely CRACK me up! I was feeling a bit down today but when I read your blog, it made me smile and raised my spirits.

You GO GIRL... as far as leading Team McGraw on with your exhuberant cheers, and everlasting spirit! I too, was a "Rah, Rah," all through High School, and I think once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader! It just kind of sticks with you!

To me, the bands, singing, cheering, & positive spirit from the people on the sidelines, is what carried me through last years race. It was so much fun!

Thanks for all that you do to create the wonderful spirit that is a part of Team McGraw!

Be well.

Love,

Christine

RE: And now the end is near....

kevin leathers — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:05:25 GMT

...and just like Frank you will be singing..."I did it MY WAY..."

Team McGraw, 26.2 miles, party at Foley's. It is a simple plan.

RE: CAUSE SHE'S GOT HIGH HOPES...

Diane Bier — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:22:40 GMT

Hey Jen,

You crack me up Miss Marathon Runner!!!! I would be the same way - I'm not quitting, I'm running, I don't care if everyone is drenched, up their eyeballs in mud, we're gonna keep on running!

What are you doing running in cotton???? Ok, so did the red run and you became pink? You should have taken a picture! I would have loved to see that!

Diane

RE: ARE YOU WEIRD????

kevin leathers — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:17:01 GMT

Weird? You have no idea.

As far as running rituals? Yes. I am a picky about the timing of my meals before long runs and races. My Ipod is loaded with new podcasts (no Ipod in races) and water bottles are prepared with my favorite drink the night before. Not just any pair of shorts or socks is worthy of a long run. Shoe must be tied just so with double knots. And don't forget my coffee!

Post long run? Anything over 2 hours and I soak in an ice bath. Nothing better for recovery... no whining. I usually have a fairly healthy meal after my run in order to get the good stuff back in. My splurge is dinner later that night. Pizza is a favorite but sometimes, especially after a race, it is a big hamburger and fries!

And i usually only shave my legs the night before a big race! Nothing like the pre race shave to get you in racing mode!! YGB

Coach Kevin

RE: ARE YOU WEIRD????

Jeff McMahon — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:17:51 GMT

Hey Jen...

Oh, I don't know about "rituals," in that sense of "a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order" so much...(from the built-in dictionary on my MacBook Pro)...but certainly Deano and I have to have our ducks in a row as we tackle our long runs in some new city along our touring route.

In our case...things work backwards. We look ahead, figure out what day and/or where that long run can happen...("Downtown Detroit, no...mid-day in Albuquerque, NM, no...arriving the night before so we can get up early in Great Falls, MT...BINGO!") So we plan backwards...

Thursday: long run day. Dig out hidden Powerbars. GPS charged. Socks ready. Good to go!

Wednesday: easy day to prepare for above. Make sure Garmin GPS watch is charged.

Tuesday: Found laundry option. Set aside good socks for Thursday. Hide Powerbars in backpack.

Monday: Try to do laundry; no facilities. Walk to Wal-mart down street for Powerbars.

Sunday: Check laundry and make sure good fresh running socks are available...nope.

it ain't real sexy...but it gets it done on the road! Hey...it got us through the Soldier Field 10-Miler together, didn't it, Jen?

Ya gotta believe...McMahon

RE: ARE YOU WEIRD????

Pablo Nyarady — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:02:55 GMT

Good Morning Jen,

Hope you (as well as Glen and Jack) enjoyed that Hot Fudge Sunday - I may have to borrow that portion of your ritual (you know for the kids, of course!).

All the best,

YGB,

Pablo, Lynanne, Campbell & Karsten