tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post1491010451523775115..comments2023-05-28T05:31:16.628-07:00Comments on Running In Cheetah Leggings: Mankato Half Marathon 2013 (Running Because .... Racing)Shinianenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-826811531443902912013-10-24T14:19:28.501-07:002013-10-24T14:19:28.501-07:00Thanks!
It's amazing to think I "ran&q...Thanks! <br /><br />It's amazing to think I "ran" my first half marathon (with the final three miles more of a death march) pretty much a year ago today, with a finish time of over 2:40.<br /><br />Now, I'm at 2:15.<br /><br />Next year...? We'll see!<br /><br />As for the wedding, I think my husband is secretly very happy he married me years before I took up running. ;-)Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-8336281172070945292013-10-24T13:59:30.007-07:002013-10-24T13:59:30.007-07:00HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! You kicked some SERIOUS b...HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! You kicked some SERIOUS butt out there on that course!!! I am amazed and inspired by how much progress you've made in such a short period of time. The world is your running oyster!!! And better yet, it sounds like you had a BLAST while running this race (as opposed to the death marches a lot of folks undergo during PR races). And WOW regarding the couple that got married right after crossing the finish line? Just wow!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-63608285510269007622013-10-23T13:15:05.121-07:002013-10-23T13:15:05.121-07:00You could always join me and go for the double! ;...You could always join me and go for the double! ;-)Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-52314169540022166342013-10-23T13:11:51.850-07:002013-10-23T13:11:51.850-07:00Way to go on your PR!!! Have fun at the Monster Da...Way to go on your PR!!! Have fun at the Monster Dash :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-16071955800081777932013-10-23T12:56:41.923-07:002013-10-23T12:56:41.923-07:00Thanks for the kind words! I've enjoyed readi...Thanks for the kind words! I've enjoyed reading your blog, too. I'll be sure to swing by again soon.Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-7540882165428348252013-10-23T12:53:01.471-07:002013-10-23T12:53:01.471-07:00I am totally with you about the importance of an e...I am totally with you about the importance of an effective taper! Too many try to rush in more miles near the end of their training cycle and it has a damaging effect on their race. The only thing you are trying to do in the end is freshen up your legs and have everything heal as much as possible so you can be your strongest. I wrote about tapering and entitled it “Your training is done!” http://www.mavrocatstrength.com/2013/01/27/your-training-is-over/ It may be of some value to you.<br />I absolutely love the photo of the girl trying to warm up in snow in a bikini.. hilarious and awesome! : )<br />Is it not an amazing feeling to know a few miles out from the finish that you can PR!! That is the greatest feeling in the world.<br />So proud of you for running a disciplined and controlled race and doing what needed to be done to get that time!<br />Oh and you look just too cute in that medal eating selfie! : ) )<br /> <br />Thanks so much for stopping by my site and I can’t wait to delve further into yours!!<br /> <br />Chris<br />http://www.mavrocatstrength.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518127406001360705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-19485680382264072792013-10-23T09:04:56.557-07:002013-10-23T09:04:56.557-07:00Thanks!!Thanks!!Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382082974834241133.post-55401037924445350032013-10-23T08:52:36.232-07:002013-10-23T08:52:36.232-07:00Great race; way to PR & get your dream time!!Great race; way to PR & get your dream time!!Gina Horkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019796125498797860noreply@blogger.com