tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post8660019394115524535..comments2023-10-20T11:01:58.421-05:00Comments on 5 Miles Past Empty: The Recap.5 Miles Past Emptyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-66714374427858290522011-06-05T06:42:04.558-05:002011-06-05T06:42:04.558-05:00because my mind works that way is exactly why I to...because my mind works that way is exactly why I took up running. and I'm not very good yet, at running or reigning in my mind. But both can be life long ventures. Or I may hit a few running goals and need to do something else. But I guess, I am proud of the fact that I'm able to let myself think negatively and positively - have good runs and bad runs. that I can admit that to myself feels like a kind of win. I like your blog a lot, just came across it. Thanks for writingCristahttp://evafitness.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-88768652684915660232011-05-05T09:56:01.107-05:002011-05-05T09:56:01.107-05:00Our Toronto Marathon in October provides those sta...Our Toronto Marathon in October provides those stats - neat to see!! <br /><br />That sounds like an absolutely freaking miserable day. :( The fact that you finished demonstrates that you DO have some mental endurance. <br /><br />After this, you deserve to have a GREAT day for 70.3! Fingers crossed.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-40758328187230323152011-05-05T06:43:00.521-05:002011-05-05T06:43:00.521-05:00I actually do think you have some pretty good ment...I actually do think you have some pretty good mental stamina. You finished when your brain was telling you not to. You ran when your brain was telling you it would be ok to walk. And you dug deep and found things that would motivate you to keep running. Sorry for the crappy race and cold weather, though.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-58341827952991804952011-05-04T20:07:39.929-05:002011-05-04T20:07:39.929-05:00Brrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO sorry that Mothe...Brrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO sorry that Mother Nature crapped on you once again. (Seriously, you've run all those races in the rain??? How have I been so lucky to not have ever run a single one in the rain???) But you did a great job recapping it! You put all your misery into words quite well! lol I think you've used up all your bad weather luck. Nothing but rainbows and perfect temps for your Half Iron!Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-15986518349706616892011-05-04T18:22:01.120-05:002011-05-04T18:22:01.120-05:00Crappy races make you stronger. Now put it out of ...Crappy races make you stronger. Now put it out of your mind and go get that Tri!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-65497474709420214802011-05-04T14:23:20.772-05:002011-05-04T14:23:20.772-05:00The after picture of those two little girls is pri...The after picture of those two little girls is priceless!<br /><br />I read another recap about how horrible and cold that race was, it's a victory to just finish a race in those conditions!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506087947077839388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-33760991079208809712011-05-04T13:26:50.029-05:002011-05-04T13:26:50.029-05:00Sounds like it was truly a challenge and fight in ...Sounds like it was truly a challenge and fight in you. I think sometimes people put so much pressure on themselves to hit number that you do run the risk of taking the fun out of it. You've had a lot going on...take some time to rediscover the fun of running and what it brings for you! then things will click!Indihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176199187790116047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-67208415561622966472011-05-04T12:56:19.121-05:002011-05-04T12:56:19.121-05:00You are so much stronger than I!!
Kudos to you la...You are so much stronger than I!!<br /><br />Kudos to you lady >3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-38077826953452722302011-05-04T11:07:23.201-05:002011-05-04T11:07:23.201-05:00Great job!! :)Great job!! :)runnergirl traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145836112532922962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-6899429042810904972011-05-04T10:55:16.013-05:002011-05-04T10:55:16.013-05:00This is a perfect example of mental toughness...ha...This is a perfect example of mental toughness...had you not had that...you might not have finished. I so felt like this after Cincinnati last year except it was humid...and the heavens opened for the whole time... <br />CHin up!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-80878189791427353092011-05-04T09:49:50.984-05:002011-05-04T09:49:50.984-05:00I'm new to your blog & training for my 1st...I'm new to your blog & training for my 1st marathon (on the 21st). I had my first 20-miler on Saturday & it was cold, icy, and horrid. I felt awful! I have been frustrated that it was so terrible, but your post has shown me that everyone has the bads- I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for them. Thanks for sharing your experience! I look forward to reading about all of them, good & bad :).juddfamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834667396182277480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-1147797582155706242011-05-04T09:22:45.525-05:002011-05-04T09:22:45.525-05:00That after picture is priceless!
I'm sorry it...That after picture is priceless!<br /><br />I'm sorry it was such a miserable experience for you :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-19739019487960511252011-05-04T09:19:25.869-05:002011-05-04T09:19:25.869-05:00Crikey! That sounds miserable girl, I'm so sor...Crikey! That sounds miserable girl, I'm so sorry you had such a tough race. All the recaps I've read from that have the same tone, it was a rainy, cold, miserable, mess. Don't let this race get inside your head though, you had a lot to deal with and without that I have no doubt that sub-2 would've been yours.Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-57589600281341031582011-05-04T07:33:17.252-05:002011-05-04T07:33:17.252-05:00Wow! That sounded like less than fun. But you powe...Wow! That sounded like less than fun. But you powered through. And that does show your mental strength. Good job! <br /><br />Um, Those stats are awesome, but I am not sure I would want to know how many ppl passed me in the last 5.5 miles ...TMB @ RACING WITH BABEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670409852045798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-10122413148291430212011-05-04T06:33:38.568-05:002011-05-04T06:33:38.568-05:00yikes, what a race! Nice job pushing through to th...yikes, what a race! Nice job pushing through to the finish!Stephanie Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621294686551962135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-37107645171662431382011-05-04T00:48:41.952-05:002011-05-04T00:48:41.952-05:00The lightning was crazy, I never did regain feelin...The lightning was crazy, I never did regain feeling in my feet during that entire race.... My shoes may never dry out!! I'm still in pain from how tight my legs and ARMS were (of all things) because it was so stinkin cold!! The mental side was a little different for me because it was my first half... But my body hurt so much I definitely thought about quiting. Great job on finishing regardless of how you felt! You are such an inspiration to me (as corny as that sounds!!) but you help me realize not every run is great but to remember the great ones!! Oh and Iaughed at myself when I got my little running man stats... I am still SO slow so my person was WAY at the end (but not the very end!!) keep your head up Amanda!! You are a ROCKSTAR!!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188858534465129093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-7474139666063444482011-05-04T00:32:15.861-05:002011-05-04T00:32:15.861-05:00I can't believe you said you don't have an...I can't believe you said you don't have any mental strength. You completely do! What a tough, tough race. Sounded miserable. Come race in AZ and I promise you won't freeze and you can even hang out at the pool afterward :)Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556293095167946066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-25446912177649904892011-05-04T00:26:27.348-05:002011-05-04T00:26:27.348-05:00That does sound awful! Glad you survived. Coach is...That does sound awful! Glad you survived. Coach is totally in awe of you doing a 70.3, he says you are one ballsy chick, so don't forget that when you are out there! I hope to see you at RnR!track coach and adorable wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687538676703896501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-11585348274906263852011-05-03T23:56:01.236-05:002011-05-03T23:56:01.236-05:00"Lots of thoughts that flowed down to my legs..."Lots of thoughts that flowed down to my legs and caused them to weigh a ton each" BRILLIANT!! I read every word and this post was amazing...sorry but it was.. I could feel your cold, pain, bumbling, grasping for anything that would give you comfort...I felt close to the same in Boston but with good weather thank God..<br /><br />Love you and I am PROUD of you for fighting through and Finishing time and time again. 70.3 will be an adventure Amanda style..<br /><br />For the record when we run together in a lighting storm I will take one for the team.. :)Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-80748696836701387242011-05-03T23:29:33.645-05:002011-05-03T23:29:33.645-05:00You made me think back to Portland countless times...You made me think back to Portland countless times during this post -- I don't ever want to run that again either!!! I'm so sorry this was such a miserable half for you! The elements were totally against you :( I got cold reading this recap-- for being " mentally tired" you sure remembered a ton of details!!<br /><br />This means your half ironman will be SO much better!!!Jess @ Blonde Ponytailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241567668546859036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-46150576890389239882011-05-03T23:20:41.264-05:002011-05-03T23:20:41.264-05:00Sorry it was such a crappy race :(
I think you wil...Sorry it was such a crappy race :(<br />I think you will bounce back from this and totally rock your Ironman! <br /><br />My mind always plays tricks on me. I'm still trying to learn to keep the negative thoughts out of my head too. <br /><br />I think Seattle RnR is just the half you need to run. Running for a great cause and with all your PNW friends!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915445766937263434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-62973205044576752192011-05-03T23:20:07.359-05:002011-05-03T23:20:07.359-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915445766937263434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-80340753920684972992011-05-03T23:13:54.100-05:002011-05-03T23:13:54.100-05:00Oh Amanda...our brains can be evil little things t...Oh Amanda...our brains can be evil little things that play a HUGE role in our training & races. You remember..you are a TOUGH cookie! Go into your 70.3 calm, confident and capable....because we all know you are!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192174576918883381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-91282257711196192982011-05-03T22:50:41.517-05:002011-05-03T22:50:41.517-05:00The pictures of the kids are priceless, love the b...The pictures of the kids are priceless, love the before and after. You're a runner, you got the 70.3, no doubt- you will pass people left and right on the last leg, especially the swimmers who don't like to run!Tina Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450972908032011681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-74655607247739802092011-05-03T22:01:43.881-05:002011-05-03T22:01:43.881-05:00I feel like you are being maybe a bit hard on your...I feel like you are being maybe a bit hard on yourself. Being wrongly dressed for weather is huge. Not only were you underdressed, but the weather was exceptionally dreadful. Sure,your mental state was a bit heavy, but how much you wanna bet that was mostly from the weather. I think the cold and icy rain played a bigger part in this than you think. So glad you will be here for RnR. You can kick the course's ass all over the place!Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.com