Comments on: No, not that kind of marathon

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:06:55 +0000

I signed up for the ’08 Indianapolis Mini Marathon as well. My goal is to lose the 30# of extra weight I now have by May 3.

By: E

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:58:25 +0000

I’ve been a lurker for so long I just wanted to come out of the shadows and comment on how much I am looking forward to hearing of your half-marathon training. You will have to share your tips and suggestions with the rest of us! I’ve thought about training for something similar but can barely run a mile. Maybe your blog will inspire me to do the same.

By: v'ron

v'ron — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:08:39 +0000

Woo. A QUARTER marathon is hard core. Still, this will be cool.

If it’s called the Indy 500 — is it at the motor track? That would be kind of a rush, but then I’m a race fan.

Just for kicks, last time I went to Indy for the F1 race, I attempted running the infield, which *maybe* turns out to be about 2 miles given how much is closed off for the F1 circuit. There’s something about running at that place that automatically inserts “racer” attitude, and that’s a good thing.

PQ – The route does include a lap around the Indy 500 Speedway, we just don’t get our own pit crew to change our tires. It’s part of the festival leading up to the big race.

By: CurvyJones

CurvyJones — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:29:28 +0000

I watched this last night! That guy with the blister on his foot… :cry:

By: Liz in Ohio

Liz in Ohio — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:22:52 +0000

OOOOHHHHH how I LOVE Law and Order marathons!!!

WTG on the Indy 500 mini marathon. I know you’ll do well.

I have to tell you (and the other few thousand who read daily) how much I enjoy reading your blog. I have struggled with my weight since I’ve been a teen (I will be 40 in December…GASP!!) and still struggle. The only time I lost a great ammount of weight was when I was diagnosed a few years ago with cancer. Even though I looked good after losing those 45 lbs, I don’t advise anyone to lose weight this way ;-) (BTW, I’m clean now and have been for about 3 years).

Thank you for putting a spark in my day! I appreciate you!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:54:30 +0000

bwahaha– I love seeing running hooking you. It wasn’t that far back you would have thought no way to you running 13.1 miles. Have fun! Half marathons are my favorite distance.

By: tryinghard

tryinghard — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:01 +0000

You’re funny as hell, anyway congrats on signing up for the Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon. You are incredibility inspirational. I won’t be running any half anythings or mini nothings but I’ll cheer for you!

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:52:19 +0000

Congrats on taking that step! I watched the special, since you mentioned it. Interesting…..it was quite motivating in a “if they can do it, so can I” kind of way.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:22:50 +0000

I signed up for the mini as well! You, me and 13,498 will have a great time. Hopefully I will be super fast by then. I did my first half a few weeks ago in Lawrence, and it gave me a great sense of accomplishment. I’m addicted now and am doing another one this weekend.

By: K

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:45:33 +0000

That’s amazing – good for you!

Though I have done several 5Ks, I have always been too wimpy to sign up for a 10K… but I really should, because signing up for things and paying over actual non-refundable money is a great way to make yourself actually do them.

Meanwhile I’ll be waiting to hear how you’re doing!