Comments on: Race Recap: Runner’s World Half Marathon http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/ Losing weight, one mile at a time Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Race Recap: NYCRUNS Chanukkah Chalf http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-4802 Race Recap: NYCRUNS Chanukkah Chalf Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:08:53 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-4802 [...] So, remember about a month ago when I said that the Runner’s World Hat Trick was the hardest race I had ever run? [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3899 Jennifer Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:02:51 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3899 Hi! That is so incredibly sweet of you to say, thank you! I really appreciate it.

That’s so true, though — it’s the tough runs/races that give you all the perspective…I know that next time I’m struggling, I’ll think back to this race and remember that I survived once and can do it again! ;)

I hear ya — it’s not going to be easy to get these long runs in when it’s freezing, but, we gotta do what we gotta do, right?! :)

]]> By: christi in ma http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3646 christi in ma Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:50:30 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3646 can I just say that I think you are amazing??? I’ve been reading your blog for a while and you are so inspiring. You ran 3 races in two days. That’s such a great accomplishment. Next time I get the doubt creeping in when I’m on a run, I’m going to remember this blog post and how you fought your way back. Looking forward to following your training for Dopey. Especially as it gets colder and darker here in the Northeast!

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3168 Jennifer Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:18:37 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3168 Hi, Danielle! Yes, I definitely learned my lesson. You are absolutely right. I really appreciate your advice and perspective, and I will ABSOLUTELY take it easy during the other races this January. And, you know I’m going to be taking tons of pictures, no matter what. My goal is to FINISH. I’ll worry about time for my next marathon. :-D

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3167 Jennifer Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:16:54 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3167 Aw, thanks, Stephanie! There was something about VISUALLY seeing that big sign with “2:10″ that gave me the boost I needed, haha.

I agree! I thought it was kind of mean…you definitely shouldn’t tell a tired runner that there are no more hills, when there were literally at least 3-4 more after that! Not cool!

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3166 Jennifer Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:15:40 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3166 EXACTLY! I know what you mean. I think it’s definitely better to consider things that are out of our control, like the course, and how it could be affecting our performance, instead of completely doubting ourselves.

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3165 Jennifer Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:14:49 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3165 It definitely threw me for a loop. I knew I was being ridiculous, but couldn’t stop, and I let myself get all wound up. I tried focusing on my iPod, too, and that does help sometimes!

Thanks so much, Lauren, appreciate it! Deep down, I know I can do this…I just have to stop letting my head get in the way!

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3164 Jennifer Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:13:49 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3164 Thanks, Kim! I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought it was a tough course, and YES — thanks for the reminder. I kept thinking about that…I’m running up another hill during the race and thinking “Disney is flat…Disney is flat…Disney is flat…” LOL.

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3163 Jennifer Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:12:59 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3163 Aw, Thanks, Amy! I really appreciate the vote of confidence, and you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. You know Disney races are all about the experience for me, so I’m definitely not looking for speedy times…I just want to finish. Then, for my next marathon (assuming I survive this one), I’ll focus on time. :-D

]]> By: Stephanie@nowirun.com http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-runners-world-half-marathon/#comment-3139 Stephanie@nowirun.com Fri, 01 Nov 2013 03:53:17 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=3294#comment-3139 Good for you!!! I could totally relate to how you were feeling during those last 5 miles. What a blessing for the 2:10 pace runner to be close by! I’m so impressed that you kicked it into high gear! :)
Race volunteers should never say “all downhill” if there is even a FLAT part of the race left, let alone a hill! :)
Congratulations on a great weekend of running! :)

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