Comments on: Race Days: That Time I Ran a Half Without Training

By: Struggler

Struggler — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:28:38 +0000

That’s faster than my best half marathon time, and given your lack of training, I’m truly impressed!
I just found you through a blog search of others training for Napa. I’m signed up and it’s my first marathon; last night I had to force myself out the door for a 7 mile run so I thought I’d look for others in the same boat!

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:21:15 +0000

I love the ocean! It was one of the things I missed most about Sydney when I was living in London. At least now I get to live in San Francisco (though my heart belongs to Sydney Harbour and that other famous bridge).

I love Teej’s comment! I’ve been thinking about training for a triathlon – am I mad?

By: Teej

Teej — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:51:44 +0000

Clearly, you are not human. Superhuman.

No, that’s not fair. You’re totally human, and you work hard and kick ass. I shouldn’t deny you that.

But I sort of wish you were superhuman, because then I’d be able to say, “but I’m only human! of course I can’t do that!” and my universe would make sense again.

By: ali

ali — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:49:03 +0000

I kind of hate you that you can just run a half, just like that…while I’m shitting in pants in anticipation of mine…

By: Hundewanderer

Hundewanderer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:02:45 +0000

Congratulations on a well run race. I couldn’t run a mile if I had to, if I were ever chased by a Bobcat or Javelina, I might as well hand them a fork and knife because there’s no way I could outrun them. ) But, in case I ever increase my walking/hiking speed, I did want to ask what brand of shoes you prefer to run in? hugs from Hundewanderer

By: She Likes Purple

She Likes Purple — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:48:18 +0000

Tell me your marathon schedule for late 2010 — I have some goals I’d like to add to my list.

My dad used to work on the half-marathon, and I don’t know if it’s the same course (I think they change often), but he always talked about it being quite the killer. I even have a t-shirt from an old SF half, so I can pretend like I too ran it! (When I was like 10 or something.)

By: TUWABVB

TUWABVB — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:26:17 +0000

You rock! And you look pretty amazing at the end of the race – leave it to you to look good after running 13 miles.

I love the idea of sitting in Napa Valley and cheering you on!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:04:31 +0000

You are amazing!

By: Sarah Jackson

Sarah Jackson — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:43:21 +0000

Alright, so I have run 5 half-marathons. The first two I trained like crazy for, and the last three I got up through the 9 mile long run and jumped right ahead to “F–k it. See ya on race day.” Definitely my best times and by far the most enjoyable.

I’m so psyched you got this in before your wedding. I haven’t run for about a year due to knee weirdness (lack of proper training, anyone?), but this motivated me to finally get to the doctor. Meet me in Sydney for City to Surf!

-Sarah

p.s. Regarding the full marathon, you should know that the first thing I said to my family at the end of my first and ONLY marathon was, “that was ridiculous! Half-marathons are plenty!” I’m just sayin’…;-)

By: Andi

Andi — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:17:26 +0000

CONGRATS!!!!!!!! I’ve gotten back into running myself. I was so proud of myself the other day when I ran 3 8 minute miles back to back. Can’t imagine running 13 9 minute miles back to back.