tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post5395017706418594469..comments2008-11-21T11:58:01.536-05:00Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-660404401481968552008-11-21T11:58:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:58:00.000-05:00You fell asleep? Wow. And still did a 4:32. Double-wow!Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12798054148216785102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-53626812583612217722008-11-19T21:33:00.000-05:002008-11-19T21:33:00.000-05:00That's incredible--I've fallen asleep at the starting line before, but not while running!sRodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970952645043027136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-75672429844815454082008-11-19T19:09:00.000-05:002008-11-19T19:09:00.000-05:00Hi Laura,<BR/>I'm an academic physician (formerly at Harvard and Stanford) who found your blog while looking for the best health writers. I think your writing is great! I would like to feature you in the Running Community on <A HREF="www.wellsphere.com" REL="nofollow">Wellsphere</A>, a top 10 health website that has well over 2 million visitors monthly. <BR/><BR/>If you would like to learn more, just drop me an email to Dr.Rutledge@wellsphere.comDr.Rutledgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07378666836803624468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-66985831232222873482008-11-19T12:28:00.000-05:002008-11-19T12:28:00.000-05:00Congrats on finishing yet another marathon. Think aboout that. You've done 10...not sure where that puts you statistically, but that's pretty damned impressive.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the job thing. If you can run marathons, you can find work, right?Aaron Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457556608864914158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-9946367420166024482008-11-18T17:38:00.000-05:002008-11-18T17:38:00.000-05:00ok it's tuesday where are you what's going on?????Laura Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674926822492343751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-36396229044283094652008-11-18T16:31:00.000-05:002008-11-18T16:31:00.000-05:004 was a typo you meant 5 right!SLBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16841289199998319545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-61694520738259711222008-11-18T16:18:00.000-05:002008-11-18T16:18:00.000-05:00You run more in your sleep than I can run at my most awake. You are NOT a failure. Good luck with the job scenario... and get some rest.Two Left Feethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176910458587459700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-32850501033914710322008-11-17T22:10:00.000-05:002008-11-17T22:10:00.000-05:00I might have an M.D. degree but I absolutely have no physiologic explanation for how someone can fall asleep while running? Really, is that really possible?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, you sound like you need massive doses of ZZZs and some rest. If that is not enough, maybe you should get checked out for vitamin deficiency or other medical condition. <BR/><BR/>Hope everything sorts itself out for you.The Laminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-60648064313993608562008-11-17T21:23:00.000-05:002008-11-17T21:23:00.000-05:00holy crap !! I am in AWE !!! Look pal.. you are not a failure. I have no clue how you could finish the marathon when you are dealing with so much stressors. That's unbelievable. Hat off to you for getting the job done.Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854434513420932216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-30533317808094981012008-11-17T19:16:00.000-05:002008-11-17T19:16:00.000-05:00Just think back, and realize what you've accomplished in the last few months. Maybe it wasn't a PR, or close, but *wow* you ran another marathon. And you're literally running around the country! Thats pretty amazing.heatherdchttp://heatherdc.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-56748793070899275132008-11-17T18:33:00.000-05:002008-11-17T18:33:00.000-05:00I have totally done that! (Fall asleep while running, that is) But you still had a great race! Imagine if you really took the time to train properly for one marathon--you'd probably score a BQ easily!runner26http://www.blogger.com/profile/13370012240058974013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-84641829044337381182008-11-17T18:05:00.000-05:002008-11-17T18:05:00.000-05:00damn. Im in awe that you started and finished.<BR/><BR/>for reals.<BR/><BR/>I may never ever...carlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189971808958997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-70586202027667446532008-11-17T16:28:00.000-05:002008-11-17T16:28:00.000-05:00Ooooo - you sound so stressed. But <I>I</I> think you're great! Finishing the marathon when you felt like that? Major accomplishment.Fianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630286159063213994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-76646018784637423132008-11-17T13:55:00.000-05:002008-11-17T13:55:00.000-05:00:( You aren't a failure. By any stretch of the imagination.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275774127260010827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-3297952666439723642008-11-17T13:30:00.000-05:002008-11-17T13:30:00.000-05:00You definitely looked like you were in the zone when I saw you on the hills of the final 3 miles. Wasn't sure it was you until I saw the maniac singlet and gave a quick "looking good!"<BR/><BR/>Your time kicked ass - Good Job!E. C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15916299921062467764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-33218594365382185512008-11-17T11:26:00.000-05:002008-11-17T11:26:00.000-05:00I'm sorry you had such a rough time, Laura. Just remember that tomorrow is another day and that there will be other races. And that you are smart and strong and will recover, no matter what happens with your job.Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037402608009195098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-31399170281641508412008-11-17T09:34:00.000-05:002008-11-17T09:34:00.000-05:00Hope you feel better - I'm sure it will all work out for the best.430orbusthttp://430orbust.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-83993543338507075432008-11-17T09:29:00.000-05:002008-11-17T09:29:00.000-05:00sorry it didn't go as planned...but you still did it! And I must say 4:32 with walking thrown in is great! I have my fingers crossed that you are just paranoid about the job thing...best of luck!Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03514799288496141691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-54354628382001661252008-11-17T09:25:00.000-05:002008-11-17T09:25:00.000-05:00seriously - after all that - you still pulled out a 4:32 - that is such a great time! Get some sleep and hopefully everything will work out for the best!laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15670877393909343945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-67956059824130232242008-11-16T22:11:00.000-05:002008-11-16T22:11:00.000-05:00Condolences! <BR/><BR/>I have definitely found that mental/emotional stress takes a bigger toll out of race performance than seems reasonable...Jenny Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02295436498255927522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-11764485701849540242008-11-16T21:39:00.000-05:002008-11-16T21:39:00.000-05:00YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE! You got 'er done and that is still a great time.<BR/><BR/>Hope you feel better!Marlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-35011470142824569562008-11-16T21:15:00.000-05:002008-11-16T21:15:00.000-05:00Sorry you're bummed chicka. I suggest you take some time and have some much needed healthy time. Sounds like you are in desperate need of immense amounts of sleep, tons of cleansing fruits and veggies, a massage or soak, and aromatherapy. Throw a chick flick in the mix and you'll be all set!Frayed Laceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055135998797939473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-67351216828789115982008-11-16T20:38:00.000-05:002008-11-16T20:38:00.000-05:00Hi Laura you did great!!!! You really did!!<BR/><BR/>I am sorry for all the stress you felt during the race!! Listen, no matter what happens tomorrow, <BR/><BR/>GIRL you ROCK!!!<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself and get some sleep!!!Michelle Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012277904032798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-67447442681841195742008-11-16T19:32:00.000-05:002008-11-16T19:32:00.000-05:00If it makes you feel better, you slept and you were still faster than me.<BR/>Hope it all works out!Taiwan-Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433389336694441112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247934682825792262.post-657485380554849602008-11-16T19:15:00.000-05:002008-11-16T19:15:00.000-05:004:30 is still an excellent marathon time.<BR/><BR/>Hope you feel better soon. I'm sidelined due to knee pain so I feel your misery.Alisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04468073781328699944noreply@blogger.com