tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post1384861858751467635..comments2023-10-26T07:41:45.395-04:00Comments on RACING WITH BABES: progression ...TMB @ RACING WITH BABEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670409852045798697noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-34103005836211730712010-10-11T15:37:39.228-04:002010-10-11T15:37:39.228-04:00Thank you so much for this post. This is exactly ...Thank you so much for this post. This is exactly where I am right now in my first year of running. Very encouraging.<br /><br />Right now, I will focus on building a solid mileage base and working on my cadence (I think I'm over striding).OrangeBlossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108717325679994801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-77479522680734502552010-10-07T22:17:22.045-04:002010-10-07T22:17:22.045-04:00each marathon you do gets easier and the distance ...each marathon you do gets easier and the distance gets shorter! with each one you do your time will naturally get faster and faster! you're gonna rock it! best of luck to you!Bethany + Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378086868631816980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-52774355878808388552010-10-07T09:44:30.161-04:002010-10-07T09:44:30.161-04:00I know you will do great on your first marathon.My...I know you will do great on your first marathon.My Daughter is also running her first marathon in Idianapolis on the 16th.<br />I resently started running myself (july 14th)and have yet to run a 5k,but plan on running my first on Dec 4th which will be two days after my 51st birthday.I hope to be around 31:00 or 30:00 finish.<br /><br />I Love reading your blog and read it most days befor I go run for inspiration.<br /><br />Good luck on your marathon<br />BrendaBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282917117882073421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-78484732510049063182010-10-07T06:20:03.219-04:002010-10-07T06:20:03.219-04:00Thank you for this post! I was injured and so slow...Thank you for this post! I was injured and so slow for my first marathon - this reminds me that there is hope to increase my time - which I have been doubtful about.<br /><br />Good luck to you!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117040616872159425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-81324296846108853842010-10-07T01:20:03.902-04:002010-10-07T01:20:03.902-04:00You do have so much potential! Don't lose sigh...You do have so much potential! Don't lose sight of that. And this post inspired me too. Your first half time is almost the same as mine. Some day I'll do sub 2... just like you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-55930709210887307122010-10-06T21:39:15.455-04:002010-10-06T21:39:15.455-04:00I'm guessing you are going sub-4 too!! You ar...I'm guessing you are going sub-4 too!! You are ready and rock-star quality!! go kick some serious racing booty for me. I think I'm going to be doing the run/walk in Portland, unfortunately...but at least I can line up and cross that finish!Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08422741135790771406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-48156728765972278732010-10-06T21:02:56.989-04:002010-10-06T21:02:56.989-04:00Those are some awesome improvements! You are so r...Those are some awesome improvements! You are so ready for this marathon! I think we're racing our marathons on the same day! :)Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-55112267190229174312010-10-06T20:57:37.458-04:002010-10-06T20:57:37.458-04:00Your improvements are AMAZING :) Good luck at the ...Your improvements are AMAZING :) Good luck at the marathon--just remember to taper and take care of yourself.Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandexhttp://lipglossandspandex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-30133160511061554402010-10-06T19:27:51.337-04:002010-10-06T19:27:51.337-04:00Amazing improvements!Amazing improvements!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-60860778778249685382010-10-06T18:29:17.597-04:002010-10-06T18:29:17.597-04:00I'm so excited for you, you are going to kill ...I'm so excited for you, you are going to kill this marathon! Use that taper freakout/nervousness to your advantage. You've done the physical training, now pull in that mental strength. GO TMB!!!!!!!Relentless Forward Commotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994114843561430941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-68162607196149614372010-10-06T18:25:35.489-04:002010-10-06T18:25:35.489-04:00wow! that's so amazing. i feel so inspired by...wow! that's so amazing. i feel so inspired by you. sometimes i feel like less of a runner because i'm a tad bit slower, but you make me realize i can change it all (and my times have been improving). i just have to keep pushing, training, and running. thanks for such an important reminder.<br /><br />and you ARE going to KILL this marathon! i won't even wish you luck. you don't need it. :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862326954843773534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-81170267391627939272010-10-06T17:52:30.867-04:002010-10-06T17:52:30.867-04:00very well stated!! you have the legs for it now yo...very well stated!! you have the legs for it now you just need to keep the spirit!<br /><br />i too agree that I thought you had been running for a long time based on how smart you are about things!RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-22388938179518321612010-10-06T17:24:58.086-04:002010-10-06T17:24:58.086-04:00I really enjoyed this post - had no idea you were ...I really enjoyed this post - had no idea you were relatively new at running! I look at you as a seasoned runner (and expert) - it's nice to see your beginnings. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268130692900152965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-12702548833654450502010-10-06T17:13:47.423-04:002010-10-06T17:13:47.423-04:00I'm so excited for you!!! You are going to roc...I'm so excited for you!!! You are going to rock that marathon!<br />It's great to look back and see how far you have come and even better to look forward to the goals you will conquer!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718941510641631363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-17518019270950335292010-10-06T16:38:59.962-04:002010-10-06T16:38:59.962-04:00This post made me cry a little. Thank you for shar...This post made me cry a little. Thank you for sharing your progression - you have given me so much hope! You are going to kill this marathon and I can't wait to hear about it. You are trained - mentally and physically - and you're going to do awesome!Nike Athenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248252147500729133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-59721300930330444552010-10-06T15:51:59.602-04:002010-10-06T15:51:59.602-04:00I didn't realize that you've only been run...I didn't realize that you've only been running for three years! What amazing progress you have made in such a short time! At least in my mind it seems like a lot! :)Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486158306482712085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-8018987170278845512010-10-06T15:13:34.177-04:002010-10-06T15:13:34.177-04:00you better believe it girl!! you are going to KIL...you better believe it girl!! you are going to KILL that marathon :) ahhhh so excited for you!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-34528177159886079352010-10-06T14:53:12.135-04:002010-10-06T14:53:12.135-04:00I cannot wait to hear your race report. I know yo...I cannot wait to hear your race report. I know you'll push through this like a machine. <br /><br />I was just about to make the same comment Carla just made... those "first" times aren't that far off from my own. It gives me hope that maybe someday I can actually hit a sub-2 hour half.<br /><br />Go for that sub-4, Tonia. Rock it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-84943176619994117042010-10-06T14:45:49.118-04:002010-10-06T14:45:49.118-04:00Your improvement is spectacular! It gives me hope...Your improvement is spectacular! It gives me hope that I'll improve my slow pace too! I see a lot of new runners with great time but it's nice to see a fast runner that didn't start out so fast at first!<br /><br />You'll do great! <br /><br />(My first marathon is Sunday and it's freaking me out)Carla @ I Run, You Runhttp://irunyourun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-26062755264123656732010-10-06T13:03:57.326-04:002010-10-06T13:03:57.326-04:00You are a killer T. A time killer! The amount of c...You are a killer T. A time killer! The amount of commitment you put in is unbelievable and awesome! You are ready, you'll look awesome, and we'll all be mind cheering for you! Hey, my first 5k was in 42:00 min 4 months ago! Talk about big room for progression!track coach and adorable wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687538676703896501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-4927211274748798572010-10-06T13:01:11.621-04:002010-10-06T13:01:11.621-04:00You've got this.
I can't wait to hear abo...You've got this.<br /><br />I can't wait to hear about it.<br /><br />You are incredible.Emzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802735566381095035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-47473820554965781922010-10-06T13:00:34.428-04:002010-10-06T13:00:34.428-04:00Your progression is fantastic and very inspiring t...Your progression is fantastic and very inspiring to someone like me with 1 5K under her belt and a 10K on the horizon.<br /><br />From following your training I have no doubt you are going to rock this race!! Looking forward to reading your race report!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-30974757230049588462010-10-06T12:28:53.982-04:002010-10-06T12:28:53.982-04:00wow! Your improvement is outstanding!! you'v...wow! Your improvement is outstanding!! you've got this marathon girl!! :DZaneta @ Runner's Luckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14297091763891223499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-18347632270394317252010-10-06T12:23:56.850-04:002010-10-06T12:23:56.850-04:00Wow you have improved a LOT since you started out!...Wow you have improved a LOT since you started out! Great job! You are going to do awesome in your marathon! Can't wait to hear about it.Beckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260238987157763316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732829991335734426.post-42307615991737561302010-10-06T12:05:24.911-04:002010-10-06T12:05:24.911-04:00love it !!!love it !!!justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081885076553861768noreply@blogger.com