tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post9138056923210307861..comments2023-12-22T10:05:42.994-05:00Comments on Put Up Your Dukes: half [marathon] of my heartkeight dukeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04887072283297653771noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-31185563471728353342012-02-08T17:27:22.410-05:002012-02-08T17:27:22.410-05:00Definitely the best race recap I have ever read. S...Definitely the best race recap I have ever read. So so funny and moving! I'm in 5k training now but hopefully going into half marathon training next.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573900907169057680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-66222249935415333162012-02-04T19:36:56.635-05:002012-02-04T19:36:56.635-05:00I would describe myself as a bit of a gomer runner...I would describe myself as a bit of a gomer runner, figuring things out as I go and having many excuses to laugh at myself (and others) as I run. While I run I often have thoughts like yours going through my head. I think how funny I must be, and then I try to write down these great thoughts when I get back to my computer. I always flop. It was awesome to read your account and relive some of my racing experiences. Somehow you are able to express so much of the love and hate of running and racing that I have, so many of the funny things that happen and are still funny when you write them down (unlike when I try)! Congratulations on your race and your account of it!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765585186998081568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-34746926009461334122012-01-29T03:43:37.249-05:002012-01-29T03:43:37.249-05:00I don't know you but I love you!! This is the ...I don't know you but I love you!! This is the coolest running story I have ever read - inspirational!! My running partner and I are beginning our training for a half coming up in April and reading this has given me the extra boost I needed - thank you so much, and a huuuuge CONGRATULATIONS!!Annie Teallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277086516150642700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-15314504359030512342011-12-29T15:37:59.831-05:002011-12-29T15:37:59.831-05:00I don't know how I missed this in my reader, b...I don't know how I missed this in my reader, but I'm so, so glad I found it! What a fantastic story. I cried. I also laugh-shouted at the images of you at the finish line. I have so totally had epic thoughts of looking like some sort of Greek running goddess (Athena, maybe?) at the end of a race, and I'm always incredibly disappointed. Thank you for making me not feel alone. And also, congratulations on your finish!Joiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717876163018070032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-41982850075920630022011-12-15T13:34:54.621-05:002011-12-15T13:34:54.621-05:00I'm so, so proud of you!!! What an emotional,...I'm so, so proud of you!!! What an emotional, amazing and hysterical journey.Milam Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284210601290311875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-33128373714390546422011-12-13T20:44:04.720-05:002011-12-13T20:44:04.720-05:00So I held off commenting immediately after I read ...So I held off commenting immediately after I read your recap because I wanted to compose my thoughts on how awesome this post was as wonderfully as you were able to convey yours to us when you wrote this. But I don't think that's possible, so I'm giving up and dropping in to say how much I loved reading this! I loved reliving our monumental day through your perspective and was totally okay with being that girl at work laughing aloud in her cubicle. So glad to be IRL friends and can't wait to do it all over again in April. Right?! You know you can't let Jesse take on the full all by himself can you? At least run half of it with him! :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11345861431794307905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-36531551300929710832011-12-12T14:32:16.043-05:002011-12-12T14:32:16.043-05:00I can't even put into words how much I love th...I can't even put into words how much I love this. Laughing, crying, reminiscing. Your attack pony is the best. So proud to have been able to experience the joy of racewalking with you! Glad you could bunny before we started. Forever a verb in my book! So grateful and privileged to call you a forever friend! MUAH!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012613927259103615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-67607301034963401172011-12-12T00:34:11.479-05:002011-12-12T00:34:11.479-05:00My husband is concerned...I have sat here and laug...My husband is concerned...I have sat here and laughed and then cried and then laughed and then cried! He actually asked if he should stay or leave! :) Thanks again for your honesty.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076895847502520448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-60146973819782062112011-12-10T11:23:29.168-05:002011-12-10T11:23:29.168-05:00We laughed SO hard! You're the funniest gal I ...We laughed SO hard! You're the funniest gal I know! The julia roberts/albino caption-best ever. So impressed with y'all! Much love!aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976619757128057145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-66924949802614287612011-12-09T01:08:12.977-05:002011-12-09T01:08:12.977-05:00I needed this. To laugh and to cry a bit. Loved ...I needed this. To laugh and to cry a bit. Loved it.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677842261383761544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-24543322805840728492011-12-08T23:25:08.408-05:002011-12-08T23:25:08.408-05:00I can't imagine any other half marathon post b...I can't imagine any other half marathon post being even HALF as entertaining as yours! I laughed til I cried. Remember me when you are making millions writing humorous books...SO proud of YOU, and so amazed that you and Jesse would even attempt to add something like this to your already overloaded schedules, not to mention the real blood, sweat and tears involved in it, but it makes my heart swell to know you two experienced some of the heart wrenching sadness that goes with childhood cancers...Jesse was too young to understand the magnitude of all we were going through, and you hadn't joined us yet, so there's something comforting about you two entering our pain by running this race. So glad you had the picture of the dancing kids...I'll bet it was like having Elena there with you! Love your reflections on what it must be like to be engaged in the horrific battle for your child's life...all your thoughts are as horrible as it really is. Thanks for sharing K8. I love you.LDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609312049163578391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-91221255182423537532011-12-08T19:58:43.110-05:002011-12-08T19:58:43.110-05:00Oh my goodness. I read some of this aloud to my hu...Oh my goodness. I read some of this aloud to my husband. From laughter tears to heart ache tears back to laughter. You are just a bowl of goodness! I love reading your blog and seeing life through your eyes.<br /><br />By the way, hi! I'm Shannon :)shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573694669935438019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-38026980074506187872011-12-08T17:40:12.376-05:002011-12-08T17:40:12.376-05:00Lady - you WILL do this again. I will be there. ...Lady - you WILL do this again. I will be there. I think Paige wants to look at University of Georgia and I may be there in April. I think this means we know when our race will be.T and T Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612227041383997608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-75557524410150815192011-12-08T17:16:50.897-05:002011-12-08T17:16:50.897-05:00Congratulations!
And the "run to remember j...Congratulations! <br /><br />And the "run to remember jake" signs; well he was the cutest little bald boy who didn't beat cancer but is still making a difference. <br /><br />Check out his aunts blog about the maration: <br /><br />www.mymojoy.comMeredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314508768032651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-58947881275652727232011-12-08T16:39:04.431-05:002011-12-08T16:39:04.431-05:00you are amazing!! it is so awesome that you set th...you are amazing!! it is so awesome that you set this goal and did it. thanks for talking about it and giving me a glimpse into all of your raw emotions. i cried and laughed. i especially loved "what i actually gave was: drunken feudal serf/mime doing a star jump and deranged albino performing a breast self-exam and enjoying it a little too much." i laughed so hard that i woke up my daughter, and promptly went in and held her close and whispered a prayer of thanks that she is so healthy. congrats again!!!Bethhttp://beths19elephants.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-91372204871357005202011-12-08T15:57:19.469-05:002011-12-08T15:57:19.469-05:00HUGE congratulations on making this happen for you...HUGE congratulations on making this happen for yourself! I know it could not have been easy all you have going on! You have inspired me to get started (just exercising - not 1/2 marathon training)...I have been trying to get the nerve to get moving again with the beast of a double jogging stroller. Loved hearing about the weekend!Jesse and Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427280912690213175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-67852690416854533132011-12-08T15:40:30.384-05:002011-12-08T15:40:30.384-05:00Great entry! I laughed; I cried; I held my sleepi...Great entry! I laughed; I cried; I held my sleeping baby's hand & touched his face thinking about all those children; I even entertained the thought of quitting nursing so I could go out and enjoy running again. I relate so much with the thoughts you shared about the experience~ loving & hating my handsome husband who was seemingly handcrafted by God to run long distances, feeling the shame & horror of being left in the dust by the elderly, marveling at the perfection of full-marathoners, and even the uncertainty of enjoying a restorative beverage while in motion. If only to record this blog entry, your half-marathon experience is "still a good idea". Well done Keight!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897818759422106965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261923494451820843.post-56692256854919413352011-12-08T15:17:05.788-05:002011-12-08T15:17:05.788-05:00Beautiful post. I cried, a lot. Congrats to you, n...Beautiful post. I cried, a lot. Congrats to you, not just on finishing the race, but on the beautiful perspective you gained and your willingness to share it.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458588358275150729noreply@blogger.com