tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post7338797034565873526..comments2024-01-11T07:55:07.458-05:00Comments on 21 Days: 2008 in ReflectionJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-21850854362049280912008-12-10T07:54:00.000-05:002008-12-10T07:54:00.000-05:00Great year Jess! You sure have accomplished quite ...Great year Jess! You sure have accomplished quite a bit and I am so proud of you! I also agree with your comments about the full marathon. I don't know if I will ever have a desire to train for something, maybe just once to say I have done it and that's it.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to read about your ideas for 2009!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-80874285938496899532008-12-09T23:40:00.000-05:002008-12-09T23:40:00.000-05:00If you add up all your half marathons, you have re...If you add up all your half marathons, you have really run like 37 full marathons.<BR/><BR/>You need to do a post showing all the bling from your races this year!<BR/><BR/>Great job on a awesome year.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623841732966475396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-75572144774422649042008-12-09T20:51:00.000-05:002008-12-09T20:51:00.000-05:00Awesome year Jess!!!I realized (after my Chicago t...Awesome year Jess!!!<BR/><BR/>I realized (after my Chicago training failure) that a full is probably not in the cards for me. My desire to run one has somewhat disappeared and it has taken me a while to realize that that is okay.Mendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968363500551483010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-45101747623014804152008-12-09T18:24:00.000-05:002008-12-09T18:24:00.000-05:00Congrats on a great year! I doubt I will ever do ...Congrats on a great year! I doubt I will ever do a full marathon, I am happy with the half being my "big" distance for now. It sounds like you're doing the mileage that works for you, and that is great!Running Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03199673939107675160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-3606270165479628122008-12-09T18:15:00.000-05:002008-12-09T18:15:00.000-05:00Nice look back Jess.I'm with you - 25 to 30 miles ...Nice look back Jess.<BR/>I'm with you - 25 to 30 miles per week is PERFECT for me. It's enough to stay lean, but no cause over-use. <BR/><BR/>You've had a great year. 2009 will only be BETTER!P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-15596882711717040552008-12-09T14:29:00.000-05:002008-12-09T14:29:00.000-05:00wow... thanks for the awesome reflections. I am ne...wow... thanks for the awesome reflections. I am new to running as a permanent part in my life, just ran the Philly Marathon, and have been thinking about how that distance just beat me up so much. I'm hoping to stick the middle distances too! Theres something real cool about 1/2's!!! I Iove reading your blog, you write so well, and have a great sense of humor! Thanks! Congrats on your 800 miles, enjoy the last 30!!!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327699418543092582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-70039464971927650462008-12-09T12:59:00.000-05:002008-12-09T12:59:00.000-05:00sounds like an awesome year jess!!! you hit all y...sounds like an awesome year jess!!! you hit all your goals and finding what works best for YOU is always a good thing! congrats on a great 2008!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-33080423264038376982008-12-09T09:57:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:57:00.000-05:00A half marathon isn't a half accomplishment! You ...A half marathon isn't a half accomplishment! You can be proud of the year you've had; that's a crap-load of running! And it's always better to be having fun than miserably completing empty goals.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232949586286921191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-75463089608504134292008-12-09T09:27:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:27:00.000-05:00What a wonderful year of running and racing! Here'...What a wonderful year of running and racing! Here's to 2009!sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242610800073587191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-88859832593571773872008-12-09T07:54:00.000-05:002008-12-09T07:54:00.000-05:00How in the name of all that is holy (and slightly ...How in the name of all that is holy (and slightly intoxicated) can there not be one mention of "bowling" in a 21 Days 2008 in Reflection? Will this be a separate post? <BR/><BR/>Variety of races? How about the variety of beers!<BR/><BR/>PRs? Great - how about BRs (number of beers drunk while still maintaining an acceptable score through ten frames).<BR/><BR/>A very good running year indeed Jess. Now let us in on the really good stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-55456526308273954552008-12-08T22:12:00.000-05:002008-12-08T22:12:00.000-05:00Good job on getting the job done! You've had a gr...Good job on getting the job done! You've had a great running year!<BR/><BR/>It's awesome that you've figured out what distances seem to work for you. I'm thinking that 2009 might be the year where I try to work that issue out.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear your 2009 goals!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-64040081142422613642008-12-08T21:52:00.000-05:002008-12-08T21:52:00.000-05:00You had a good year! Congratulations on meeting yo...You had a good year! Congratulations on meeting your goals...I say run what you like to run. Balance is just as important as being in great shape.<BR/><BR/>Great job and I look forward to seeing what '09 has in store for you!keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710017872045904515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-75245269446384456012008-12-08T21:50:00.000-05:002008-12-08T21:50:00.000-05:00You did have a great year! I like the idea of wri...You did have a great year! I like the idea of writing it down and reflecting back on what got accomplished. Good luck in '09!X-Country2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543524827265377886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-8004912042303463792008-12-08T20:56:00.000-05:002008-12-08T20:56:00.000-05:00Great job with your 2008 reflection! It sounds li...Great job with your 2008 reflection! It sounds like you reached your goals for the most part so that's awesome. I'm curious to see what 2009 brings for you and this has made me start thinking about 2009 for me. Hmm... We'll have to see! <BR/><BR/>KelsalynnSavvyFitChicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411757549007399118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-30879904695554034252008-12-08T20:48:00.000-05:002008-12-08T20:48:00.000-05:00I was going to say that it seems a bit early for 2...I was going to say that it seems a bit early for 2008 reflection, but since the season is closed, way to get it done! Nice job on the goals in 2008. I guess I should go check my January blogposts from last year and see what kind of goals I stated at the beginning of the year. I'm not so sure I did as well as you.robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-24797385931344368062008-12-08T20:12:00.000-05:002008-12-08T20:12:00.000-05:00Great job. It's especially good that you enjoyed ...Great job. It's especially good that you enjoyed running this year.<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on not thinking a full marathon is for me. But that's okay. Like you said, you have to figure out what works for YOU.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-78747392587554966842008-12-08T18:15:00.000-05:002008-12-08T18:15:00.000-05:00A super year! Well done on achieving your goals!A super year! Well done on achieving your goals!runner26https://www.blogger.com/profile/13370012240058974013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-88102834474709163442008-12-08T18:04:00.000-05:002008-12-08T18:04:00.000-05:00Wow, great year, congratulations on reaching so ma...Wow, great year, congratulations on reaching so many of your goals.Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514393906061742296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-42163853984544727402008-12-08T18:03:00.000-05:002008-12-08T18:03:00.000-05:00You had an awesome year!I totally agree with you a...You had an awesome year!<BR/><BR/>I totally agree with you about finding what is right for you.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297117380345229689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-75369938999809902592008-12-08T17:36:00.000-05:002008-12-08T17:36:00.000-05:00What a great year! I just took the Runner's world...What a great year! I just took the Runner's world quiz about what your distance is and I think mid distances will be my deal to. I just need to be consistent!<BR/><BR/>Anyway. best of luck in 2009Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-21364240040017765082008-12-08T17:27:00.000-05:002008-12-08T17:27:00.000-05:00Can't wait to hear about your 2009 goals :) I hop...Can't wait to hear about your 2009 goals :) I hope 2009 is as successful as 2008!Shoe Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741583596334344867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-45351146208113030872008-12-08T17:02:00.000-05:002008-12-08T17:02:00.000-05:00wow you had a great running year! tons of races, l...wow you had a great running year! tons of races, lots of fun, and kept it smart, can't ask for more. i'm happy you just plain enjoy running, especially when so many people complain about how much they hate it. congrats on a great year, can't wait to see what 2009 holds for you!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-79502649146727548702008-12-08T15:57:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:57:00.000-05:00It's great that you discovered that about yourself...It's great that you discovered that about yourself! I think it's important to keep it fun above all else. Great year!J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-48989137465005854612008-12-08T15:45:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:45:00.000-05:00Great post Jess. I rally can't believe how many ra...Great post Jess. I rally can't believe how many races you ran. Terrific job.<BR/><BR/>I think it is awesome that you found the distance you are most comfortable with and fits into your life too. I think half marathons are great and are very rewarding. Plus, you can really work on improving at that distance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-25728910831946798232008-12-08T15:41:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:41:00.000-05:00First off congratulations on such a great year Jes...First off congratulations on such a great year Jess! It was awesome to watch you getting faster and faster, collecting some cool medals, and even reading posts where you just ran to enjoy minus the Garmin.<BR/><BR/>That to me speaks volumes of a true runner. To find what pleases you in running and most of all enjoying it. <BR/><BR/>Whatever the goals are for 09 I will be here cheering ya on!Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275505112098052230noreply@blogger.com