tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post1943089095641693074..comments2023-07-11T02:14:54.771-07:00Comments on Happy Running Mama: A Fine BalanceHappy Running Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371380232284226541noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-42591006525896580182013-06-05T08:53:22.292-07:002013-06-05T08:53:22.292-07:00Thanks, Lauren! I would love to run a marathon wi...Thanks, Lauren! I would love to run a marathon with you someday, too!! I'm still trying to talk John into running one in Europe while you guys are still living in London. It would be so much fun!! John and Joe could skip it if they want and cheer for us along with little baby Maciariello. :)Happy Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371380232284226541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-61502484223165547542013-06-05T08:52:05.278-07:002013-06-05T08:52:05.278-07:00Petra, you always seem to have wise words to share...Petra, you always seem to have wise words to share with me! Being kind to myself is not something I'm very good at -- I tend to take my good health for granted until an injury pops up and reminds me that I'm not invincible. <br /><br />You should come visit Portland someday and we can run a race together!! :)Happy Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371380232284226541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-82312589315724169862013-06-05T08:46:06.248-07:002013-06-05T08:46:06.248-07:00Thanks for the good luck wishes, Carissa. What is...Thanks for the good luck wishes, Carissa. What is next up for you?? I'm thinking of doing some local half marathons in the fall. Happy Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371380232284226541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-70238329338162358512013-06-05T08:44:48.885-07:002013-06-05T08:44:48.885-07:00Thanks, Jamie, for always supporting me!! I agree...Thanks, Jamie, for always supporting me!! I agree that mud puddles in Forest Park are so much fun. Nothing better than finishing a run and then realizing the back of your legs is covered in mud! :)Happy Running Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371380232284226541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-61428379650767607892013-05-30T11:56:08.336-07:002013-05-30T11:56:08.336-07:00I am praying that everything comes together for yo...I am praying that everything comes together for you on Saturday, and that the rest is fully absorbed and the body ready. I haven't ever done back to back races, but I like how one race could serve as a training run for another. <br /><br />Hopefully there will be perfect race weather for you and Kate will enjoy all the sights and "feel" of the Portland area - a permanent running buddy would be nice!Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118022681297462844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-36322363232110870532013-05-30T07:00:07.857-07:002013-05-30T07:00:07.857-07:00I had no idea you had a blog, Kristen! Love it. ...I had no idea you had a blog, Kristen! Love it. I will absolutely follow it from now on. Is Newport this weekend? GOOD LUCK!! I would love to run a marathon with you someday! I will not cross the finish line at the same time as you, but we can start together! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986756625847566275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-47667594884192219692013-05-28T22:51:03.144-07:002013-05-28T22:51:03.144-07:00Hmmmmm - good luck on convincing Kate. Though I c...Hmmmmm - good luck on convincing Kate. Though I could be talked into moving to Portland in a heartbeat - so many good people live there! <br /><br />As for your race - you are right to listen to your body. You'll be surprised how much energy you'll have on race morning. You have a goal for race day (and you impress me and make me laugh at the same time - right now I would take ANYTHING in the ballpark 3:30 ish area and rest on my laurels but I DO get it) but always make sure you have plan B - the goal to enjoy and just to push as hard as you can. HOw hard that is you won't know till the day. Make sure to be kind to yourself in the runup to race day as well as during and after. Running 2 marathons in such a short time IS hard (I think - let's see!) and you've got to just give yourself major props for doing it at all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-91485038982456278522013-05-28T14:18:32.117-07:002013-05-28T14:18:32.117-07:00Good luck Kristen. I'm so sorry to hear that ...Good luck Kristen. I'm so sorry to hear that Kate can't be running along side you. If it's any consolation my muscles were super fatigued after Boston. I have kept my mileage low and haven't felt ready for speed work. I'm looking forward to hearing about your race. May your 3:25 dreams come true!Carissa @ Sole Sisters Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809725240498822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525338596341670577.post-30158653164607020172013-05-28T12:33:25.288-07:002013-05-28T12:33:25.288-07:00Hummm... That San Diego run looks pretty darn good...Hummm... That San Diego run looks pretty darn good, but how can you NOT love splashing thru mud puddles in Forest Park on a drizzly day in Oregon?<br /><br />Your cheering section (which includes me!) love you no matter what happens on Saturday! And you know what's great about Newport?? The fact that the run is Saturday, not Sunday, so you get to enjoy a little of the beach Saturday afternoon & evening before heading home. <br /><br />Enjoy it!Jamienoreply@blogger.com