tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post2979613409502446952..comments2023-03-26T04:40:44.435-03:00Comments on Buick City Complex: Prince Edward Island Marathon 2010 – a bittersweet dayPerfect Virgohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-87453110632617392582010-10-27T20:04:43.091-03:002010-10-27T20:04:43.091-03:00S - nice to see you again! Thanks for your very ki...S - nice to see you again! Thanks for your very kind comments, not only about the run. It's ten days since the marathon and I have recovered somewhat. Long distance running takes an incredible draw on the body's reserves and I am not back to normal yet.<br /><br />Psychologically I feel much better about my achievement now and believe I can attempt it again.<br /><br />Schmaltzy... yes, I know that word!Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-77503106746480657752010-10-27T19:37:32.610-03:002010-10-27T19:37:32.610-03:00Oh my, here's another addendum. I just read CJ...Oh my, here's another addendum. I just read CJ's comment more carefully and he's used a word I almost used in the post as I gushed, but didn't know if you knew the Yiddish word "schmaltzy." <br /><br />gelShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543740379574446123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-39923775389556486752010-10-27T19:35:43.892-03:002010-10-27T19:35:43.892-03:00Hi,
The two people before me summed up my thought...Hi,<br /><br />The two people before me summed up my thoughts. I sit here (lazily) at my computer and I'm in still in awe at your achievements. <br /><br />From what you've shared here and in previous posts, you've always been determined and focused. I'm sorry your music was not available and that you suffered so much. Still, you stuck it out admirably. Yes, for all the yucky parts, do keep reminding yourself to be kind to yourself and pat yourself on the back for this feat. <br /><br />I think when we undertake goals different from the norm, those are an accomplishment to be very proud of!<br /><br />Very best wishes to you, Michelle, and your daughters. I think I kept it to myself when I read through your blog of decisions to England and back and forth. I'm delighted you four are deservedly happy.<br /><br />Life CAN have a way of working out with dreams coming true.<br /><br />I know that firsthand, even through the heartaches,<br /><br />Best,<br />GelShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543740379574446123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-11241904452970945382010-10-19T11:17:04.080-03:002010-10-19T11:17:04.080-03:00CJ - what can I say? Thank you, that's rich pr...CJ - what can I say? Thank you, that's rich praise indeed. In time I'm sure I will see the enormity of what I have done. Right now it's difficult to see beyond the cold, the wet and the pain. Being greedy, I demanded more as a return on my considerable investment!<br /><br />I do know that it was only the grimmest of determination which kept me moving for the final hour and a half. That finishing line and Michelle waiting in the rain was a sight for sore eyes!<br /><br />M - despite disappointment in my performance on the day, I am proud of my achievement and agree that time is a wonderful healer. When my old bones have healed maybe the streets of London or somewhere on a warm spring morning would bring different details to the end result.<br /><br />I'd take a second shot at the marathon over childbirth any day! Thank you for your unswerving support throughout the months.Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-47732193212719804522010-10-19T07:37:54.790-03:002010-10-19T07:37:54.790-03:00I'm in awe. At 31 I cannot imagine even traini...I'm in awe. At 31 I cannot imagine even training for such an event. You watch me struggle through 5k!<br /><br />I am hoping this misery will be something like childbirth -you cry out NEVER AGAIN in the middle of it and curse yourself for being in such a situation (remember how crazy I thought I was for wanting to go medication-free near the end of my labour?!) but when it's over the memory of the pain starts to fade and a second go at it doesn't seem quite so impossible.<br /><br />I enjoyed so much watching you train and seeing your excitment and cheering you on. It was an incredible thing -an amazing, inspiring accomplishment.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693795343641111526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-70928108282450935142010-10-19T07:26:24.800-03:002010-10-19T07:26:24.800-03:00I have nothing but admiration for you as I know th...I have nothing but admiration for you as I know that, as much as I may suggest otherwise, I could not do what you have achieved. It is nothing short of incredible. I defy anyone to say it isn’t. You have trained religiously. You have trained intelligently. You have studied, in that methodical way that is so you, which shoes to wear, what energy drinks to consume and even created a chart to measure your own efforts. Of course you have made mistakes but who hasn’t, who doesn’t? For goodness sake even great athletes commit errors but the one thing you and they share in common is determination.<br /><br />Your determination was as gritty as can be imagined, admirably so and if gold medals were awarded for such a quality then you would be an Olympic champion. I am confident that in the eyes of Michelle and your children you are a god among men and quite rightly too.<br /><br />It may sound pretentious of me, even schmaltzy but I am damn proud to have a friend, albeit long distance who has achieved what you have.<br /><br />Well done mate!!Russell CJ Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00519621428036481426noreply@blogger.com