tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post4908011986791129227..comments2023-09-13T19:50:32.843-05:00Comments on this mare eats oats: i {want to} give up...mjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09141031502595666446noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-16489151534881204132009-06-04T16:09:07.500-05:002009-06-04T16:09:07.500-05:00What can I say Maren...you are awesome. Seriously-...What can I say Maren...you are awesome. Seriously- the fact that you are running at all is pretty darn impressive. I have no advice, but I would gladly take some from you. :) But tell you what- the countdown is on a 6 weeks to the day that this baby comes I will be glad to be out there too. :)Portershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458335189100136764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-73553790436250916912009-06-04T14:23:00.451-05:002009-06-04T14:23:00.451-05:00I suppose this is the moment to be sympathetic, bu...I suppose this is the moment to be sympathetic, but I can't help but feel impressed that you EVEN RUN half marathons AND marathons. Not a natural runner?? I don't know, 9half marathons? I think that makes you super woman. I know, I know, this probably isn't helping, but it's what I think anyway...<br /><br />I LOVE the swimsuit you have on in that last post. Darling! And I too was stunned by the American Idol results show but also equally pleased. I loved Kris!Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935862813338549994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-45149517353860251672009-06-01T21:12:41.663-05:002009-06-01T21:12:41.663-05:00Running for me is in large part psychological. Yo...Running for me is in large part psychological. You sound a bit stressed about this goal and I can only image what it is doing to you psychologically. Maybe focus more on why you love to run; time to clear your head, enjoying the outdoors, physical reward of taking care of your body, socializing with family and friends, and stress relief are some reasons I love to run. Once I found out why I loved to run speed and endurance naturally came. :)chrisbremshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747505159707835390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-75971154863529282082009-06-01T18:24:18.218-05:002009-06-01T18:24:18.218-05:00Hi Maren-
So, I saw this article in the NY Times...Hi Maren- <br /><br />So, I saw this article in the NY Times and thought it might be of interest since you are looking for new strategies<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/health/02well.html?partner=rss&emc=rss<br /><br />And I am so proud of you for running so many!!! I've only done oneCheryl and Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718639627413099687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-90744676166309599302009-06-01T13:53:39.629-05:002009-06-01T13:53:39.629-05:00Maren, you are amazing! I can't believe all the h...Maren, you are amazing! I can't believe all the half marathons you have done. Unfortunately, I don't have any good tips for swiping some seconds off your time because I doubt I could even finish a half marathon!Jons and Celeste Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230541028948629977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-63647389450536089322009-06-01T12:28:19.776-05:002009-06-01T12:28:19.776-05:00don't give up dude... i brag to people about my co...don't give up dude... i brag to people about my cool sister who can do all this running because she is AMAZING!.. dont' give up.. ps.. i am crying at work as i right this because i love you that much:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159718685744369392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-51075310326314437012009-06-01T09:36:34.711-05:002009-06-01T09:36:34.711-05:00Maren, I am so sorry you were disappointed with yo...Maren, I am so sorry you were disappointed with your time. It is frustrating to train so much and then not have it work out the way you wanted. I don't really have any words of wisdom because I've never run a half, but the fact you've done it nine times is pretty impressive and there is always the tenth...Dyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997687963180847877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-89784046269972672992009-06-01T09:14:51.376-05:002009-06-01T09:14:51.376-05:00Oh, no,no. You can't give up. I am living my runni...Oh, no,no. You can't give up. I am living my running life vicariously through you right now because it's the only way I CAN run. I am so proud of you - you have no idea. And you look sooo fantastic in your running pictures! I love you. You will reach your goals and when you do they will be so so sweet.Karen Hauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852340374780808543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-66488133774771748832009-06-01T09:06:29.834-05:002009-06-01T09:06:29.834-05:00another thing i just thought of... maybe try doing...another thing i just thought of... maybe try doing 1 or 2 long runs at race pace. i don't know if you are doing that already. but it would probably help your legs get used to running faster longer.<br /><br />if you want to start really enjoying running again, then get an injury... then you will really appreciate it, no matter how fast you can go. ;) just kidding, don't do that. it really sucks! but maybe just take a break from races for a bit.Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815700401389316035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-39295721803715446012009-06-01T08:51:19.352-05:002009-06-01T08:51:19.352-05:00yes, 9 half marathons is AWESOME! i know it's dis...yes, 9 half marathons is AWESOME! i know it's discouraging when you don't meet your goal though. i'm sorry!! i know what helps me is positive encouragement while running. when i trained with whit for our marathon, there were times when i wanted to stop and walk SO bad, but whit would just tell me that i could do it and that i would be stronger for pushing through. if you've been training at 9 minute miles and under, than you CAN do it. you just need someone during the race, when you say you want to slow down or stop, to tell you "NO", and then you listen! :) easier said than done, but i am a BIG believer in positive reinforcement. i think that if you go into a race thinking you may or may not reach your goal, then you are not going to reach it. but if you go out thinking that : "i've put in so much time and effort and PAIN into this... I AM going to reach my goal!!"<br /><br />keep it up, you will totally get there!<br /><br />speaking of halfs, we are going to be in CA in august, so i was looking at halfs to do while we are there, and there is one in mt. view aug 23rd. it's totally tiny, but it might be fun!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815700401389316035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4908642181059119409.post-12927901983728766932009-06-01T08:24:07.071-05:002009-06-01T08:24:07.071-05:00Nine 1/2 marathons?! Goodness, Maren, that in and...Nine 1/2 marathons?! Goodness, Maren, that in and of itself is pretty incredible. I just think you're awesome!caroleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09309445095616851117noreply@blogger.com