tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post2833025485501414174..comments2023-09-15T07:26:57.345-04:00Comments on Katie's Mindless Ramblings: I think I have officially lost my mind... my NEWEST news...Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-19132381037168145142008-05-06T18:03:00.000-04:002008-05-06T18:03:00.000-04:00RP, glad to see ya brother! Thanks for dropping ro...RP, glad to see ya brother! Thanks for dropping round. If you think this is exciting, you should read what I wrote today! :P <BR/><BR/>Tanya, I don't know why you think running 39 miles won't give you a PR... I mean really... find your inner Indy Pace Car/Draft horse... ;)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-69736975804510071142008-05-06T17:18:00.000-04:002008-05-06T17:18:00.000-04:00I'm going to have to decline the half invite. As ...I'm going to have to decline the half invite. As much fun as it would be to run 13.1 mi saturday and 26.2 mi on sunday, I don't think it will give me a PR in either. Chicago marathon is the 12th. Gotta honor that free entry!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634012251286530776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-57910810785677579972008-05-06T12:00:00.000-04:002008-05-06T12:00:00.000-04:00Never a dull moment on Katie's blog !! Love it. ...Never a dull moment on Katie's blog !! Love it. RPRPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15220524361074132350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-20657436806386804482008-05-06T11:26:00.000-04:002008-05-06T11:26:00.000-04:00Awww... everybody, you're giving me tingles!!! Yay...Awww... everybody, you're giving me tingles!!! Yay! I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time! You are getting me all excitimated for the race already! :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-46600722408977443872008-05-06T10:43:00.000-04:002008-05-06T10:43:00.000-04:00You're crazy! From one non runner to another.... ...You're crazy! From one non runner to another.... I am proud of you. I have complete faith that if you set your mind to do this then you will! Stay strong. Keep eating healthy. You inspire many Katie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-79000588193989619212008-05-06T10:38:00.000-04:002008-05-06T10:38:00.000-04:00Absolutely Adrienne! If you're interested, you can...Absolutely Adrienne! If you're interested, you can check out the website. If you register before a set date you get a discount. The race is also sponsored by under armor so you get a cool shirt too. ;) Nothing like bribery! :) <BR/><BR/>Here's the site for you, if you or anyone else is interested in signing up! :) (Tanya? Mr. Mirek?)<BR/><BR/>http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/site3.aspxKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-72951833734726442562008-05-06T10:15:00.000-04:002008-05-06T10:15:00.000-04:00Way to go Katie! I can't wait to hear how training...Way to go Katie! I can't wait to hear how training goes. I'd love to join you. Is there still space to register?Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362364563571455277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-66734609539835596982008-05-05T20:40:00.000-04:002008-05-05T20:40:00.000-04:00Hmmmm... I'm not sure if I can get that many faces...Hmmmm... I'm not sure if I can get that many faces (clearly) on a shirt... I may just settle for names... I already know what the back will say for my race... well and the front for that matter...it's been planned and in my head since yesterday... ;) <BR/><BR/>As for August... AUGUST?! In DC? Hmmmm... 100% humidity and ew? I'll consider it... ;) But only because I like you! :PKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-3305975805858404512008-05-05T16:08:00.000-04:002008-05-05T16:08:00.000-04:00considering the bluemont 5k on august 5th in arlin...considering the bluemont 5k on august 5th in arlington, va. anyone want to consider it with me?Mr. Mirekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873757843852564218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-89892928930019064132008-05-05T15:05:00.000-04:002008-05-05T15:05:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634012251286530776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-32511790119344745962008-05-05T15:04:00.000-04:002008-05-05T15:04:00.000-04:00Yeah the name thing is fun! I've done that in bot...Yeah the name thing is fun! I've done that in both marathons! Or anything on your shirt...people will yell it for you!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634012251286530776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-83839815117150947952008-05-05T14:38:00.000-04:002008-05-05T14:38:00.000-04:00Here's a marathoner's trick for motivation...write...Here's a marathoner's trick for motivation...write your name on your shirt or arms. People will cheer for you by name. It takes a little getting used to when hearing complete strangers say your name, but trust me that it is a boost to your morale. And if you want to take us with you, how about little cut-outs of our faces? You can find mine on Facebook...Paul Mirek.Mr. Mirekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873757843852564218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-69133921851212298692008-05-05T13:26:00.000-04:002008-05-05T13:26:00.000-04:00Thank you Laura! Those were great words! I am not ...Thank you Laura! Those were great words! I am not running to see if I can win. I want to run to see if I can finish. Do I have the guts? Do I have what it takes for 13.1 miles? I sure hope so. I ran 3.1 miles last night at a pace just about where I need to be to finish before they close the course, so hopefully it will only get better from here. Thanks for all your support already guys! :) I may need to make a shirt before the race so I may carry my CrossFitters with me during my race.... ;) I like shirts!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-22174118315425044232008-05-05T12:34:00.000-04:002008-05-05T12:34:00.000-04:00Katie, What an amazing commitment, especially for...Katie,<BR/> What an amazing commitment, especially for someone who hates to run. Below are some words of motivation from a triathlon blog (IM Able). Keep these in mind between now and October.<BR/><BR/><BR/>"I am doing this year ...to be a better person. Not to be a faster person, or a more competitive one. I'm doing it to grab hold of each moment I am alive and make the most out of it. Breathe each breath that I'm granted. Take full and complete advantage of the life that I have -- graciously free of disease and heartache and full of joy and wonderful people.<BR/><BR/>And I realized I do this because it is the right thing to do. It's right to make the most of being on this earth -- being alive. My Mom had decades of her life stolen from her by cancer. But, she knew that you grab hold when you can and participate for the experience, not to avoid last place. Somewhere in those last 30 miles or so I dropped that knowledge and got distracted with numbers and expectations. Somewhere in those last turns and hills I forgot what she taught me with how she lived.<BR/><BR/>But I remember, now.<BR/><BR/>You do it because it is the right thing to do. <BR/><BR/>You do it to place at all."Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037020013424354677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-1844064211040472232008-05-05T09:29:00.000-04:002008-05-05T09:29:00.000-04:00That's a great goal, Katie! Good luck :)That's a great goal, Katie! Good luck :)georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318705838821448103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-83108250617446989582008-05-05T08:19:00.000-04:002008-05-05T08:19:00.000-04:00Thanks for the encouragement! :)Thanks for the encouragement! :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-42117113233062380292008-05-05T08:18:00.000-04:002008-05-05T08:18:00.000-04:00This goes well with one of my other favorite sayin...This goes well with one of my other favorite sayings, "Drive it like you stole it." ;) Not that I would do that of course... and by that I mean steal things... ;)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-35176199151000646682008-05-05T08:17:00.000-04:002008-05-05T08:17:00.000-04:00No better way to know your limits than to test the...No better way to know your limits than to test them. Awesome goal Katie, and I know you will accomplish your goal of finishing the course. How do I know this? 'Cause apparently you don't like quiting, and when you are 7 miles in and nowhere near the finish line, you will kick yourself in the rear, grit your teeth, and travel onward. And hire a cheering crew. What your mom was doing really does help. Get someone to yell things that will make you laugh and take your mind off the running. My favorite marathon/running slogan to see or hear; "Run like you stole something!" :)Mr. Mirekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873757843852564218noreply@blogger.com