Run Anyway 26.2

[turd ferguson]

It was an honour to run with you on your first Marathon Terri.

For everyone else, its hard to convey how tough and determined Terri was. It was such a strange weekend with such emotional highs and lows, it took a very tough person (much tougher than me) to stick with a plan like that.

Every other race is going to seem routine and dull in comparison from now on, unless you can convince some of your other friends to carry peanut butter sandwiches in their pockets for you.

[chunkymonkeymelonhed]

This report makes me
Congratulations MARATHONER!!!!!

[fe.RMT]

It was an honour to run with you on your first Marathon Terri.

For everyone else, its hard to convey how tough and determined Terri was. It was such a strange weekend with such emotional highs and lows, it took a very tough person (much tougher than me) to stick with a plan like that.

Every other race is going to seem routine and dull in comparison from now on, unless you can convince some of your other friends to carry peanut butter sandwiches in their pockets for you.

Aw shucks, thanks for the kind words. I was also touched that my traveling posse was interested in keeping me company.

[purdy65]

Wow! What a great story. One for the record books!

[Ken B]

First of all - congratulations on a great time! In addition this was an excellent report and certainly helped me get a feel for the "runners" take on the situation!!

Thanks for a great report!

[fe.RMT]

I found this video on YouTube that gives you a good idea of what Central Park looked like on Sunday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCyN7XjX ... re=related

[RA.]

Wow, Terri! I'm impressed! Being away last week, I missed what actually happened. I knew you ran, but not that you ran the full distance and were supported by friends! That's truly awesome, and your splits are fantastic! I also didn't realize this was your first marathon! I think I would have given up and whined and sooked when it was cancelled, and went home with a bad memory. I'm glad to read that you made it your own, and I love that you beat your goal time and got to choose a downhill finish!

[IronColl]

Well done on your run! I'm very impressed with your pacing and very proud of your determination.

[da]

This is AWESOME!

Thanks for sharing your experience and congratulations! You rocked it!

[Avis]

My gosh, you had a wonderful story to tell!! Thank you for your report. And congratulations on very well-run first marathon. Proudly wear your do-it-yourself medal!

[CinC]

Congrats Terri!

I admire your commitment to running the marathon (even though all your weekend roomies chose to partake in bad food and boozy beverages) - It's a good thing you talked my ear off during our lap, as you were running me into the ground (thanks to the bad food/boozy beverage combo!)

Your dedication to the training was top notch and your result proved that! well done and congratulations again!

[BJH]

I admire your commitment to running the marathon (even though all your weekend roomies chose to partake in bad food and boozy beverages)

What she said. I am so proud of you, for the dedication and focus you showed during your training and on that Sunday.

Well done!!!

[Hammie]

Congrats - I admire your mental toughness in doing this despite all the highs and lows of the weekend... not to mention the bad food and booze! It was great to finally meet you.

[Sandra]

That's is one great report! Congratulations Terri for completing your first marathon in very unusual circumstances!

[Marg]

Aww I love this! What an experience. Glad you did it and congrats!!

[Robinandamelia]

Good for you. I think it will be an experience you will not soon forget that 's for sure! It's great that you got the whole 26.2 miles in too.

[Dr. S]

what a great report Terri! I didn't know it was your first marathon. I am always amazed at those IM that have never done an alone marathon! I am not sure I would have had the guts to do 26.2 in NYC when the race was cancelled! Good work! When's the next one?

[abirdd]

Super proud of you for making the most of your weekend in NYC - it's clear you are one tough and determined marathoner

[n_fraser]

So proud of you for running anyway. This will be something you'll remembe for the rest of your life!

[trixiee]

A very special first marathon for a very special lady! Seems appropriate!
CONGRATULATIONS Terri!

[Miss*Smiles]

I thought I replied to this thread.

Regardless!


I just want you to know how proud I am of you for making this marathon your own. You ran an official marathon, in my eyes. You had a great group to help you get that run done, but in the end it is YOU who made it happen. You are wonderful! Congratulations!!!