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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: Jeanlea on May 04, 2008, 07:56:55 pm
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My goal was to be able to run the Mini-Indy this year. It's a half marathon (13.1 miles). The race was yesterday. I have been training since last summer. I was worried about the weather. It was cold and raining along with wind the day before. The morning began with some clouds at the beginning of the race. By the time I got to the starting line, the sun was beginning to peak out. I was feeling really good as I ran. The route was lined with people and bands cheering us on. Not to mention the 35,000 people in the race. Running around the race track at the Indianapolis 500 was awesome. Before I knew it I had crossed the finish line! Ok, it did take 2 hours and 38 minutes, but I am happy with that time. As soon as the race was over I had my friend put in my eye ointment. I feel so good now!
Jean
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Jeanlea, if I were there, I'd be giving you a major high-5!!!! Great great job!!! Hoping to see you in my faire city next year for the Boston Marathon!!
Congrats on a fabulous job!
Phyl
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Jean -
that is fantastic news!!! and quite an accomplishment - I don't think I could run a block these days, much less a half marathon :o
I used to be a serious runner, but gave it up when I was trying to get pregnant - long story there. I've been meaning to get back to it and still haven't - even though my kids are now 12. I think about it a lot and I talk about it a lot, but I just haven't been able to get started again.
Maybe you will be an inspiration to me, and I'll finally get out there.
Congratulations,
Jan
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Jean,
You are trully amazing! I will stick to Yoga in my own living room but I sure will marvel at your achievements!
Eve
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Well done Jean.
Laz
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Congratulations, Jean.
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That's inspiring and impressive, with or without an AN. I'm having a hard time picturing 35,000 people on a race track - that is one big parade. Nice going!
Steve
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Congratulations! How inspiring!!!
Brenda
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Hey Jean
That is great!!!! I knew you could do it. As a fellow half-marathoner, I know what you accomplished. And I'm betting you're looking for your next one.
My first postie step back is the Revlon 5K with my daughter this weekend. Nothing compared to what you did but it's the first step toward that goal.
Good going, Jean. Running on the Indy track must have been awesome.
David
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Hi Jean,
Congratulations ;D What an amazing experience that must be and also to run on the Indy track. Now you can tell people you raced at the Indy 500 ;)
Hugs,
Cheryl
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Jean
Congratulations. It must have felt great. What an accomplishment!
Mary
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Jean - that is AWESOME! Congratulations!
Lori
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Hi Jean: YOU ARE AMAZING !!! WHAT AN INSPIRATION YOU ARE !!!! WHOOHOOOOOOO !!!!
Always good thoughts to our marathon girl !!!!! Nancy
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Jean:
Well done! :)
I'm not a runner and never have been (I get tired just watching other folks run marathons) but I certainly can appreciate your accomplishment. Your resolute approach to your chosen sport and your obvious surmounting of any AN-related obstacles is downright exciting. I'm taking a wild guess that running the Indy track was physically demanding and so, finishing the half-marathon must have been rewarding on both a physical and emotional level. I can't imagine the (well-deserved) euphoria you must have felt at the finish.
Thanks so much for sharing your achievement with your friends here. We all salute you, Jean. Now, get some rest. :)
Jim
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way to go jean!!!!!!!!! conmgrates
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Thank you everyone. Running has kept me going through this experience. I ran-walked a 5K three days before my surgery and then came back and ran the 5K a year later. Doing the half-marathon is another step to being stronger. Running is addicting to me now. Today I went out and ran 3 miles.
Good luck, David with your race on Saturday. It doesn't matter what the length is. The fun is in the running and crossing the finish line.
Jean
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Oh my goodness, Jean... I got tired just driving 3 miles today!!
I'm glad you posted this though. I was going to do a half marathon a few years ago to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.. I am not and have never been a runner and normally wouldn't run even if there's someone chasing me, but it was for a good cause... then life happened and I wasn't able to do it as planned...I keep telling myself that one of these days I'm going to do it...hearing that it can be done is very inspiring!
Hey, you can come to Nashville next April for the Country Music Half Marathon!! I'll come cheer you on!
Lori
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Jean
Congrads from Philli, Pa. You are an inspiration to say the least. I had a dream to run the Boston Marathon, before the AN hit me. Now I can see that it is duable, even if it takes me hours into the night. I think I'll start training for next year.
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Congrads Jean
Claire
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Jean~
I so wanted to encourage you before thebig event, but I must say everything has just been messed up with all these "face" issues (I've gone to Houston and back twice in less than a week) -- WAY TO GO, GIRL!!!!!
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I didn't mean for that to post yet -- who knows what I hit!!
Everyone~
What Jean didn't tell you is that since she lives where it is SOOOOOOOO cold and snowy in the winter, she trained all winter on a TREADMILL -- I don't know about y'all, but I think that is even harder to run on now -- I can't do it -- I can walk on one but not run! More impressive... :o
K
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Way to go Jean! What an accomplishment and what a role model for all of us. Just goes to show us that life does go on for many of us. Keep on running!
Capt Deb 8)