tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post6740307833533948725..comments2023-10-10T09:04:13.633-07:00Comments on Urban Development: This Isn't Over, the Pressure is onJuliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08550347339831571969noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-29071053811126551352010-10-20T12:08:03.250-07:002010-10-20T12:08:03.250-07:00even though you struggled, it was inspirational to...even though you struggled, it was inspirational to read this. you could have stopped but you didn't. way to motivate me and i'm sure others. :)<br /><br />now that you know how it goes, i know you'll do better at the next one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-9645345918377232062010-10-20T07:45:57.349-07:002010-10-20T07:45:57.349-07:00I know you're disappointed with the results, b...I know you're disappointed with the results, but this is amazing! You are so awesome! As someone who just struggles to finish 5ks, I think you are a superhero for even attempting a marathon!! <br /><br />Keep it up, girl! You are an inspiration :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729745335939130980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-13660219911505208602010-10-19T19:08:53.913-07:002010-10-19T19:08:53.913-07:00Julia, this made me cry.
I am SO proud of you. Yo...Julia, this made me cry.<br /><br />I am SO proud of you. You FINISHED 26.2 miles. In under 6 hours. <br /><br />I know I've said it before, but I will keep telling you - you are one of my biggest inspirations. Thank you.<br /><br />I'm sorry this one wasn't a good experience. I know you're going to rock the next one.<br /><br /><3Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18031132773736017456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-25189099962188707102010-10-19T18:45:52.916-07:002010-10-19T18:45:52.916-07:00Congrats on finishing. What an amazing accomplishm...Congrats on finishing. What an amazing accomplishment. I love reading your blog and it is such an inspriation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482888083287491698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-84517041518814945942010-10-19T18:21:20.854-07:002010-10-19T18:21:20.854-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.ash & dizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445501515825965107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-82088321599156174362010-10-19T18:21:08.056-07:002010-10-19T18:21:08.056-07:00Julia- I'm so sorry that your race didn't ...Julia- I'm so sorry that your race didn't go as well as you hoped. I know you'll rock your next one, because lets be honest... we are runners... we are obsessive... we have to run. ;)<br /><br />Can't wait to hear the rest of the story.ash & dizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445501515825965107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-44545950300928637262010-10-19T15:08:34.717-07:002010-10-19T15:08:34.717-07:00You are amazing and inspiring! You finished a mara...You are amazing and inspiring! You finished a marathon. Maybe not the way you wanted but you didn't give up!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155026873361482262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-67354981881908315002010-10-19T08:51:58.594-07:002010-10-19T08:51:58.594-07:00Congrats on finishing!
You are an inspiration, a...Congrats on finishing! <br /><br />You are an inspiration, and I cannot wait to read about the next one! :)Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13334654567281096614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-30791033199746102762010-10-19T08:33:28.158-07:002010-10-19T08:33:28.158-07:00I want to run a marathon too!
I'm so proud ...I want to run a marathon too! <br /><br />I'm so proud of you! Congratulations!elkoniginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984021950100188877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-27789819331506096562010-10-19T06:33:10.055-07:002010-10-19T06:33:10.055-07:00Im so glad you finished....I enjoyed reading about...Im so glad you finished....I enjoyed reading about your experience. Keep running and I'll see you in Topeka!Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-36119842550855033432010-10-19T06:26:08.422-07:002010-10-19T06:26:08.422-07:00YOU finished 26.2 miles when most would have quit....YOU finished 26.2 miles when most would have quit. YOU have the strength and determination that most people lack. YOU are amazing! I totally understand being disappointed - it's normal but dont forget that you did complete 26.2 miles! Your next marathon will be better - and yes I KNOW there is another one in your furture :)Manderzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601848087402528859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-61667376781820768422010-10-19T06:25:23.264-07:002010-10-19T06:25:23.264-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Manderzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601848087402528859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-4374442386832777932010-10-19T05:58:34.295-07:002010-10-19T05:58:34.295-07:00Congratulations on *finishing* your marathon. I...Congratulations on *finishing* your marathon. I'm so proud of you for pushing through!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947511528858177369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-86114882854480918652010-10-19T05:47:42.490-07:002010-10-19T05:47:42.490-07:00Phew! Glad I wasn't the only one tearing up r...Phew! Glad I wasn't the only one tearing up reading this. I am so glad my husband is still asleep. <br /><br />Way to go Julia! I am sorry things didn't go as planned but how awesome is it that you can say "I RAN A MARATHON!" :)Jana from Running Vegetarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454736980943082079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-8108529577747206142010-10-19T05:33:50.474-07:002010-10-19T05:33:50.474-07:00As I've been telling you since the race, you F...As I've been telling you since the race, you FINISHED. Also not to mention that when you started the race,it was 45 degrees, and when you crossed the finished it was 85!<br /><br />You did amazing. It was your first race! No matter what, you can't beat yourself over it. I was at on the course, there were lots of people that were behind you! <br /><br />No matter what, I will always be there cheering! You will be even more amazing in 6 months! (Hey it's Wizard of Oz, how could you not do fantastic!!!)Mrs. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975155736090530763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-32809357321813684392010-10-19T05:22:16.721-07:002010-10-19T05:22:16.721-07:00My eyes started tearing up as I was reading this. ...My eyes started tearing up as I was reading this. You are amazing and such an inspiration! Congrats on finishing!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-65989008443584148222010-10-19T05:01:01.139-07:002010-10-19T05:01:01.139-07:00WOW you are so amazing to push through like that f...WOW you are so amazing to push through like that feeling sick the entire race! You have totally given me an inspirational morning :)Stephanie Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621294686551962135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-5845410095649056752010-10-18T21:40:40.467-07:002010-10-18T21:40:40.467-07:00Finishing is an amazing accomplishment! I know you...Finishing is an amazing accomplishment! I know you'll smoke you're next one. Everyone who has the running bug knows there is always a next one. Go get 'em!kateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05903071214654108630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-81213662007244136402010-10-18T21:05:22.536-07:002010-10-18T21:05:22.536-07:00This is why we all get scared prior to race day. B...This is why we all get scared prior to race day. Because no matter how much we trained or didn't train we never know EXACTLY what is gonna happen on that course. I know what it's like to have a race go wrong, it's an awful feeling. But what matters is that we push forward (and like you've already done) sign up for another race! Congrats on finishing your first marathon. You should be damn proud of yourself :)Kathykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408216798690786428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-44862867561247119542010-10-18T20:57:38.022-07:002010-10-18T20:57:38.022-07:00you FINISHED a marathon! what an amazing accompli...you FINISHED a marathon! what an amazing accomplishment!!! sure it might not have gone 100% your way, but it is a spectacular feat!!! <br /><br />i hope you know how amazing you are and how inspirational you are!!!!Andreahttp://mylifeorthealist.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-39044933709732816082010-10-18T20:38:17.984-07:002010-10-18T20:38:17.984-07:00You FINISHED, Jules! I am so proud of you! I am ...You FINISHED, Jules! I am so proud of you! I am in tears reading this because I am so proud!Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10423963591112722595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2909460987567918641.post-83106728401221692602010-10-18T20:30:18.110-07:002010-10-18T20:30:18.110-07:00you're amazing. you should know that. cause ...you're amazing. you should know that. cause you are!KT Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13519668540094132426noreply@blogger.com