tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post913876722876749355..comments2024-02-27T00:16:46.412-08:00Comments on Daily Adventures: Napa Valley Marathon 2012Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-6306089993420515342013-02-14T22:05:32.140-08:002013-02-14T22:05:32.140-08:00Wow, this was really great to read since my goal i...Wow, this was really great to read since my goal is exactly what yours was..well, to PR And to go under 3:20. Oh, and I'm on track to start my period on race day. Lovely. :)Amanda@runninghoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389034066639666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-80714007573818587922012-03-13T14:14:29.011-07:002012-03-13T14:14:29.011-07:00Congrats! Sometimes PR's happen when we least...Congrats! Sometimes PR's happen when we least expect them.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-86012002524776836012012-03-10T09:17:58.611-08:002012-03-10T09:17:58.611-08:00Way to stay tough and pull off the PR!Way to stay tough and pull off the PR!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373689960029260919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-5839995371687005472012-03-08T22:54:23.908-08:002012-03-08T22:54:23.908-08:00Helen - Funny, right? Once I had a good race I cha...Helen - Funny, right? Once I had a good race I changed my mind about no race report. Hee hee. Still no pictures though!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-37999178928360698792012-03-08T22:53:37.698-08:002012-03-08T22:53:37.698-08:00Yup, I think that's the moral. :) See you at C...Yup, I think that's the moral. :) See you at Cool this weekend?Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-40780325946992137822012-03-08T22:52:51.035-08:002012-03-08T22:52:51.035-08:00Thanks, Sarah! Wow, I guess I did luck out on the ...Thanks, Sarah! Wow, I guess I did luck out on the weather! I think I would have cried if it had rained. :)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-33066270200532314982012-03-08T22:28:52.425-08:002012-03-08T22:28:52.425-08:00Such an inspiration, from going too fast out the g...Such an inspiration, from going too fast out the gate, to rallying behind a rabbit. I wish every race were like this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-25719337718674607892012-03-08T13:52:58.950-08:002012-03-08T13:52:58.950-08:00Gretchen - I'm glad you got a PR so that we th...Gretchen - I'm glad you got a PR so that we there was a race report to read! When I read about "cheerleader" runner it made me smile as I recalled all the wonderful strangers who have helped me finish races. Great PR - your are such a versatile runner! XOX - HelenHPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901016227841563767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-79845810080210488922012-03-08T09:49:42.013-08:002012-03-08T09:49:42.013-08:00So the moral of the story is that a relaxed pre-ra...So the moral of the story is that a relaxed pre-race (sometimes due to alcohol, Cheers!) might really lead to a great run the next day! I have certainly had better races when the lead up is nonchalant... Congrats on a very nice PR... Sounds like the season is just gonna get better and better!Jen Bennahttp://www.jenbenna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-73859166278685911842012-03-08T06:27:17.064-08:002012-03-08T06:27:17.064-08:00Gretchen, great job! BTW you lucked out w/ the wea...Gretchen, great job! BTW you lucked out w/ the weather; I have run Napa four times, twice in pouring rain & howling wind. I'm so glad you had a strong time out there in spite of all the less-than-optimal things leading up to it.Sarah Lavender Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119341345004909332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-85923499037292985252012-03-08T04:13:53.239-08:002012-03-08T04:13:53.239-08:00I stand in awe. Incredible, Gretchen! Onward and u...I stand in awe. Incredible, Gretchen! Onward and upward.....Run Home Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394064430195728410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-85767320887130667772012-03-07T22:43:26.987-08:002012-03-07T22:43:26.987-08:00Thanks for all the awesome congrats everyone. Your...Thanks for all the awesome congrats everyone. Your support is truly appreciated!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-37167744170471692032012-03-07T22:42:57.039-08:002012-03-07T22:42:57.039-08:00Yeah - A new CR from Devon who also had wine the n...Yeah - A new CR from Devon who also had wine the night before, and Jen B. mentioned drinks in Hollywood the night before Ray Miller where she took first. Perhaps there's really something to this pre-race plan. I think my only mistake was not having a full glass!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-66851008783648669402012-03-07T22:40:34.729-08:002012-03-07T22:40:34.729-08:00Well, it's all relative, Steve. PR's are a...Well, it's all relative, Steve. PR's are awesome no matter what your pace! (But I was clearly more than "half an hour" behind Devon. No shame in that though - She's awesome!)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-14540674491428662092012-03-07T22:36:56.853-08:002012-03-07T22:36:56.853-08:00Good luck at Oakland, Addy!!Good luck at Oakland, Addy!!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-11960655797448692852012-03-07T22:36:31.870-08:002012-03-07T22:36:31.870-08:00Olga - It makes me smile to hear you say marathons...Olga - It makes me smile to hear you say marathons aren't so bad. :) I'm in total agreement, but not all ultrarunners are. It really is just a short, fast training run. A great way to start the season!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-10988764176710928802012-03-07T22:35:07.639-08:002012-03-07T22:35:07.639-08:00That is definitely part of what keeps me coming ba...That is definitely part of what keeps me coming back, Catherine!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132576974564001603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-25973423895940615362012-03-07T20:41:59.012-08:002012-03-07T20:41:59.012-08:00PR's always come when you least expect it. And...PR's always come when you least expect it. And you're slightly hungover. ;-)Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-67704585113900039622012-03-07T11:25:59.054-08:002012-03-07T11:25:59.054-08:00Congratulations on a shiny new marathon PR!Congratulations on a shiny new marathon PR!John Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557997208342746899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-34776923162346087922012-03-07T10:36:43.156-08:002012-03-07T10:36:43.156-08:00Fantastic. Hard to beat a late winter PR. Nice w...Fantastic. Hard to beat a late winter PR. Nice work.Hank Darthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168709676047000763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-38664402385548235292012-03-07T09:48:23.250-08:002012-03-07T09:48:23.250-08:00Congratulations on the excellent PR and thanks for...Congratulations on the excellent PR and thanks for sharing the great report. Makes me excited to go out and run a marathon :)Adelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256451142660464796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-7627339222578209172012-03-07T08:22:15.995-08:002012-03-07T08:22:15.995-08:00Congrats on the PR! After reading a "had to s...Congrats on the PR! After reading a "had to settle for a sub-2:40" report, it's refreshing to hear someone enjoying the race half an hour longer.SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-49473625464348115812012-03-07T08:21:07.063-08:002012-03-07T08:21:07.063-08:00Great job! :)Great job! :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-70118943033328913172012-03-07T07:51:48.338-08:002012-03-07T07:51:48.338-08:00Congrats Gretchen, awesome PB!!Congrats Gretchen, awesome PB!!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932088630404095250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20554645.post-59836248413444471612012-03-07T07:18:20.730-08:002012-03-07T07:18:20.730-08:00WOW!! You are amazing! Congratulations on that s...WOW!! You are amazing! Congratulations on that stellar PR!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.com