tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post6459273287487755945..comments2023-10-03T04:56:14.036-04:00Comments on NYCRunningGirl: A Perfect WeekendAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-21300396090941344652012-12-06T22:28:59.137-05:002012-12-06T22:28:59.137-05:00You guys are the best! THANK YOU!!! Still love thi...You guys are the best! THANK YOU!!! Still love thinking about seeing you all along the side cheering as I was about to finish! It makes me want to run another marathon ASAP! Such a great feeling! And SO nice to finally meet you, Kara! Sorry I didn't get to say bye last night!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-38327877296821962292012-12-04T18:40:46.878-05:002012-12-04T18:40:46.878-05:00I second Beth's comments!! Love this recap. We...I second Beth's comments!! Love this recap. We were definitely crying watching you finish, haha. YOU ARE AMAZING!! Never forget it! So happy I was able to cheer you on. (PS it was great to finally meet you this weekend!!)Karahttp://kararuns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-40263638441905912782012-11-28T15:31:35.786-05:002012-11-28T15:31:35.786-05:00Thank you, Jocelyn!!! SO proud of you too! Can'...Thank you, Jocelyn!!! SO proud of you too! Can't wait to read the race recap! :) SO glad you found me during the race- it made a big difference for me! Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-70317950887629520802012-11-28T15:30:36.940-05:002012-11-28T15:30:36.940-05:00Yes!!! Absolutely order something from Oiselle! Ev...Yes!!! Absolutely order something from Oiselle! Everything is great, but my favorite shorts are the Rogas and ALL of their tops are awesome! Enjoy! :)Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-24422216783986254832012-11-27T10:03:30.905-05:002012-11-27T10:03:30.905-05:00Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! SO proud of you!!!
On...Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! SO proud of you!!!<br /><br />Once we got to the "out and back" part of the race, I ran on the inside so I could find you!! So happy I did! WEAR THAT SWEATSHIRT PROUD - you earned it!!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702719674650417548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-21809295899499174052012-11-26T05:48:06.081-05:002012-11-26T05:48:06.081-05:00Congrats! And thanks for the Oiselle tips -- I'...Congrats! And thanks for the Oiselle tips -- I've never tried their products, but am inspired to now!mary @ minutes per milehttp://minutespermile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-88260010026264809202012-11-24T12:18:22.910-05:002012-11-24T12:18:22.910-05:00Thank you, Kristin! Congrats to you too!!! Sorry...Thank you, Kristin! Congrats to you too!!! Sorry I missed seeing you in Philly, but we should have a big runner's holiday happy hour or something to celebrate everyone's awesome races this Fall!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-65702638192833811302012-11-24T12:17:23.794-05:002012-11-24T12:17:23.794-05:00Thank you, Laura!!! I was skeptical of marathons b...Thank you, Laura!!! I was skeptical of marathons before finishing mine, but now I see what the appeal is, and why you've run 70 or 80! I don't think I'll be trying to beat your record anytime soon (haha) but I can't wait until my next one! Let's celebrate your 60k and the marathon soon! :)Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-62622033973792552082012-11-24T12:15:30.018-05:002012-11-24T12:15:30.018-05:00Thank you, Jen! I can't wait until YOU run yo...Thank you, Jen! I can't wait until YOU run your first marathon! I can't even put into words how awesome it is to cross that finish line and know that you've done something that you've never done before! So excited for you!!<br /><br />Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-79283753255585765152012-11-24T12:13:57.279-05:002012-11-24T12:13:57.279-05:00Beth, you're the best. Just rereading this co...Beth, you're the best. Just rereading this comment now made ME tear up! I'm SO happy that you were there to be part of the day with me! I'll never forget that! I'm going to hold you to coming to Boston with me because you give the BEST pep talks and are SO motivational :) I can't wait to watch you run your first marathon and experience what an amazing feeling is when you accomplish something like that. <br /><br />I hope you're having an awesome run right now and can't wait to see you/talk more about marathons in a few hours :)<br /><br />THANK YOU!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-9235230560021847732012-11-24T12:11:20.938-05:002012-11-24T12:11:20.938-05:00Thank you, Nicole! Running this race as my first o...Thank you, Nicole! Running this race as my first on Oiselle Team honestly helped me stay focused, consistent and pushing myself! So proud to be a part of such an amazing group of women!<br /><br />Hope you meet you sometime soon!!<br />AbbyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-20839072512034095232012-11-24T12:09:39.400-05:002012-11-24T12:09:39.400-05:00Thank you! You CAN do 4:15! Believe in yourself, b...Thank you! You CAN do 4:15! Believe in yourself, be consistent in your preparation and visualize yourself crossing that finish line in 4:14:59! Which marathon are you running? Good luck and HAVE FUN! It's an incredible experience so soak it all in!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-4590291750515564932012-11-24T12:08:20.019-05:002012-11-24T12:08:20.019-05:00Thank you for such a nice comment, Paul, and congr...Thank you for such a nice comment, Paul, and congrats again to you! Maybe we'll both be in Philly again in the future to relive the awesome race that it was! Still can't stop thinking about it and am so anxious to get back to running! Hope you're still riding the runner's high too!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-91154213750078522052012-11-24T12:04:17.958-05:002012-11-24T12:04:17.958-05:00Thank you, Carrie! Still riding the runner's h...Thank you, Carrie! Still riding the runner's high! :) Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-64944767523813180812012-11-24T12:03:10.947-05:002012-11-24T12:03:10.947-05:00Thank you, Carla!!! Yes, when are we running toge...Thank you, Carla!!! Yes, when are we running together again?! I'm sort of reconsidering NYCM after the mess this year, not sure how they'll handle everyone, etc. but am definitely planning a Fall marathon so will be training for something! :) Can't wait to get back out there with you!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-62990273369722022842012-11-24T12:01:15.586-05:002012-11-24T12:01:15.586-05:00Thank you, Steph!!! Congrats again to you too! Sor...Thank you, Steph!!! Congrats again to you too! Sorry I missed you there but let's get together soon...or definitely after you kick ass in Rehoboth!!! :)Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270543758268241168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-61529980148675745022012-11-23T14:51:40.574-05:002012-11-23T14:51:40.574-05:00Wow!!! What an amazing race for you, congrats!!! I...Wow!!! What an amazing race for you, congrats!!! I always carry my bottle I trust NO ONE to know when I need to hydrate but me! ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831114585406870114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-71003910753420523192012-11-23T13:41:31.357-05:002012-11-23T13:41:31.357-05:00Wow, that "hurry up, we're cold" sig...Wow, that "hurry up, we're cold" sign would have bugged me too - not very encouraging.<br /><br />Congratulations on a KILLER race, including an incredible sprint to the finish! So few first timers are able to achieve something like that and I can't believe how strong you were. 3:33 is UNBELIEVABLE! Your pictures are all so awesome - I love seeing how happy you are :) YAY YAY YAY and I can't wait to hear what you set out to do next!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-49597826857174117342012-11-20T21:38:39.365-05:002012-11-20T21:38:39.365-05:00Congrats again on your amazing race (and BQ!!!). I...Congrats again on your amazing race (and BQ!!!). I felt so inspired getting that email that you finished in 3:33, and then again hearing you talk about it, and now again reading this recap! I can't imagine how wonderful it must have felt to run the marathon with Anthony, friends, and family there to cheer you on. Congrats, congrats, congrats!!!!!Jenhttp://www.jensbestlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-8374581565638419122012-11-20T21:09:50.269-05:002012-11-20T21:09:50.269-05:00WOW! This was an amazing race recap! You literally...WOW! This was an amazing race recap! You literally made me tear up from start to finish. I am so proud of you!!!!! You inspire me to be a better runner EVERY DAY. Seeing you right before the finish, looking as STRONG as you always do, about to reach your goal, brought Ashley, Kara and I to tears. When we knew you qualified for Boston, we were all SO HAPPY FOR YOU and all VERY emotional. We just kind of stopped what we were doing and celebrated you. I'm so happy I was there to cheer you on. You are an inspiration. My bags are packed for Boston 2014! I can't wait to see you achieve something amazing there too! DREAM BIG my friend, you are capable of ANYTHING! Beth @RxBethOnTheRunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-51712466963617398152012-11-20T17:31:17.368-05:002012-11-20T17:31:17.368-05:00What a great recap, Abby! You make it sound so ef...What a great recap, Abby! You make it sound so effortless, awesome job! You were destined to run the marathon! Now you can look forward to Boston 2014. <br />Hugs,<br />Nicole (@nmh1970)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185723112906986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-37714009579094971432012-11-20T16:22:21.789-05:002012-11-20T16:22:21.789-05:00What a great recap! Congratulations!!
I am SO IMP...What a great recap! Congratulations!!<br /><br />I am SO IMPRESSED! by your speed and consistency! I am aiming for 4:15:00 for my first and honestly can't imagine beating that by nearly 45 minutes! Insanity. Great work!Run, MeriG. Run.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832090262596904000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-42493471530372669402012-11-20T15:29:10.273-05:002012-11-20T15:29:10.273-05:00Congrats on your BQ!!! And more than that, your ra...Congrats on your BQ!!! And more than that, your race recap is an emotional window into the journey of your marathon, thanks for opening that window for us to see! You really motivate me to do it all over again, even though sitting here today I can't sign up for my next race yet. I have some pain to forget first!<br /><br />I was sooo annoyed at the person holding the sign "Hurry up, we're cold!" I tried to laugh but inside I was infuriated -- that next mile is my fastest, so I guess it worked!<br /><br />And then the dudes lining the wooded areas close to the river with their hands on their hips (I have no idea what they where doing!!!) That slightly annoyed me - c'mon if you would have only planned ahead, not to mention there WHERE portable facilities. Where's the decency!!!?? I know I know... But still. It just seemed greedy. And unsophisticated. I'm a country boy and should be OK with this but I'm NOT. ***End of public pee break rant!<br /><br />The tears... Yes the tears... Reading your recap brought them all flooding back again! Thanks for sharing your story and again, YOU ROCK!<br /><br />Good Luck in Boston 2014!<br /><br />Paul Stoltzfushttp://www.tigrates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-7979561056825265802012-11-20T14:59:04.504-05:002012-11-20T14:59:04.504-05:00Congrats on your BQ, Abby! What an amazing accomp...Congrats on your BQ, Abby! What an amazing accomplishment!Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapeshttp://fitnessandfrozengrapes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2716415979501764991.post-51430929742553537152012-11-20T14:25:35.211-05:002012-11-20T14:25:35.211-05:00Congratulations again!!! I loved reading your reca...Congratulations again!!! I loved reading your recap. Such a great first marathon story. Can't wait to do some long runs together when we train for NEW YORK! And, you know, some runs before then as well, obviously.<br /><br />I ran the Philly Half last year and loved it, but I kind of forgot about it after doing 5 more halves after it. Reading everyone's recaps is making me really want to run it again sometime in the next few years!Carlahttp://lovetherunyourewith.comnoreply@blogger.com