tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post453619675669371560..comments2024-03-18T00:15:11.974-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: When The Going Gets ToughShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-85354330829634320322014-02-28T13:21:45.623-07:002014-02-28T13:21:45.623-07:00I have run 7 marathons and somehow love the pain a...I have run 7 marathons and somehow love the pain and always am thinking about the next one. Weird like that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325067352277421071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-17200230456932163512014-02-28T13:20:23.984-07:002014-02-28T13:20:23.984-07:00I met Deena Kastor too! She actually won the race ...I met Deena Kastor too! She actually won the race (Philadelphia Distance Run or maybe Rock N Roll Philly by then) and was still around the finish area when a snail like me finished. She autographed my Bib for me. That was awesome because it was my PR for a long time. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231978908491174876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-16761723383908125062014-02-28T13:14:48.815-07:002014-02-28T13:14:48.815-07:00I have run 25 marathons and I have been insisting ...I have run 25 marathons and I have been insisting I was retiring from the distance since marathon #5. I just love the feeling of pushing past the sucky parts of the race - you don't quite get that same feeling at shorter distances. Deep down, in my core, I am a not just a runner, I'm a marathon runner. It's what makes me tick even if I wish it wasn't! <br /><br />My only celebrity encounter was meeting Joey Fatone from NSYNC as we were approaching the finish line of the 2013 Goofy Challenge at Disney. I was hideously hot & humid and I had received a margarita from my sister at mile 25.5. Joey was carrying a pint if beer so he seemed approachable! He stopped with my friends & I for a hug and a photo op and then crossed the finish line and chugged his beer right there under the sign. It was awesome and bizarre and very very not a Disney friendlyHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231978908491174876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-57989598481177337132014-02-28T07:32:09.521-07:002014-02-28T07:32:09.521-07:00Thanks very much for the info. We are new at this,...Thanks very much for the info. We are new at this, so it helps to have some starting points!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-42198893860411322032014-02-28T02:43:43.297-07:002014-02-28T02:43:43.297-07:00I have run six fulls and plan to continue as long ...I have run six fulls and plan to continue as long as I can. There is something strangely addicting about the points of anguish and pain that are experienced during 26.2 miles. Talk about a roller coaster of highs,lows and everything in between. God I fricking LOVE it!!! I'm waiting right now to see if I get drawn from the lottery for NYVC and the wait is killing me. <br />I've met Hugh Jackman and he is so genuinely the sweetest and sincere person ever. He was willing to take as many pics as I wanted, even in a cornfield on a rural road that we were on during the shooting of Real Steel. Runningstamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969683720521697340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-74190707192377549812014-02-28T00:31:40.184-07:002014-02-28T00:31:40.184-07:00This is my first Marathon.. The Rome Marathon. I a...This is my first Marathon.. The Rome Marathon. I am scared to death! I just want to finish. I just ran the Rock and Roll Nice France 10 miler and did pretty well. 26.2 Miles so scary. but I am going to do it. I hope I am like you all and want to do another... I met Giles Marini from Brothers and Sisters Hill Harper and Omar Benson cast of CSI .When they came to Italy...They were pretty nice people. VicenzaKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798802172066717202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-59035511212393105842014-02-28T00:22:09.156-07:002014-02-28T00:22:09.156-07:00Katie I am in the same boat. I did my 20 last week...Katie I am in the same boat. I did my 20 last week and it was hard!!! I am scared to death!!VicenzaKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798802172066717202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-45300722155565619952014-02-27T20:16:39.493-07:002014-02-27T20:16:39.493-07:00I count 3 of my marathons as the monkey hills mara...I count 3 of my marathons as the monkey hills marathons challenge that is just for fun, self-timed as a challenge the local trail club measured. i haven't broken 8 hours yet in it as it's super duper hilly, 16;000 feet of elevation gain in the 26.2 and the same for elevation loss. I suppose to love torture :P, then again it's not torture if you enjoy it, huh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826211802140649227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60021587124388363622014-02-27T19:34:07.827-07:002014-02-27T19:34:07.827-07:00Oh and I count two of those "marathons" ...Oh and I count two of those "marathons" running the Grand Canyon, altho it's really shorter, but the elevation gain/loss makes it seem much much longer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-72980333490486010632014-02-27T19:33:14.256-07:002014-02-27T19:33:14.256-07:00I have run 13- two of those were in an IM so I rea...I have run 13- two of those were in an IM so I really don't count them. My favorite of all time has been Catalina Island (did twice) and Pikes Peak. San Fran was good too when they ran you around the city and through every neighborhood. I have met Erin Baker, Scott Molina and Colleen Cannon- triathlete stars from the 80s. I am way older than you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-8468364484416075282014-02-27T18:33:30.739-07:002014-02-27T18:33:30.739-07:00The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Jou...The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is one of the best. There is also an Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, which was actually established 13 years before the Annenberg School at USC. Sam should also take a close look at outstanding programs offered at Northwestern, Syracuse, Boston University, and the University of Missouri.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-68081721062114886472014-02-27T17:01:45.167-07:002014-02-27T17:01:45.167-07:00Good luck out there! I just love doing marathons ...Good luck out there! I just love doing marathons and reading about such great experiences such as yours. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826211802140649227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-68054845371982122212014-02-27T15:17:56.022-07:002014-02-27T15:17:56.022-07:00Reading the words in your coach's email gave b...Reading the words in your coach's email gave be goosebumps! I'll be cheering for you on March 9 and looking forward to a full recap!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749992004731099306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-47507143001377662632014-02-27T14:16:58.440-07:002014-02-27T14:16:58.440-07:00OMG, I totally met Aaron Neville at a jazz concert...OMG, I totally met Aaron Neville at a jazz concert, and rest assured that I am an even bigger dork than you because I have his freakin autograph. I just realized how really, really sad that sounds....I am throwing away that stupid lanyard and backstage pass with his name on it stat!Flowerhttp://www.upandhumming.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-54244393952853826102014-02-27T13:34:28.261-07:002014-02-27T13:34:28.261-07:00Yes, I would love to see it. Glad to hear she like...Yes, I would love to see it. Glad to hear she likes it. Sam is interested in broadcast journalism and I think they have a really strong program. ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-56840314354258469872014-02-27T13:32:30.144-07:002014-02-27T13:32:30.144-07:00She absolutely loves it. Her major is biomedical ...She absolutely loves it. Her major is biomedical engineering, so it's a tough course load, but she is doing fine. Her final two schools were USC and Cornell. She chose to go 2500 miles instead of 250 miles away from home. I've visited twice, and the campus is gorgeous. You should check it out when you are in LA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956731116392959582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-40044328073190527172014-02-27T12:09:10.798-07:002014-02-27T12:09:10.798-07:001: 19 with number 20 this Sunday... Going all out ...1: 19 with number 20 this Sunday... Going all out for membership of the '100 Marathon Club' in the UK so I'm booked at 1 a month - I remember the pain, I learn from it and adjust and evolve so as not to experience the same thing twice... In theory!<br /><br />2: My first one, on a muddy slippery trail with shoes not up to the job... With 5 miles left I wanted to curl up by the side of the track and cry like a baby as everything ached so much, but I pushed on through to finish it and I know that I will never suffer like that again on a marathon and it has put me on this crazy running path.<br /><br />3: No-one of real fame to those outside of the UK, however I sat 3 rows behind Paul McCartney at Brian Wilson's first solo show in London; he just had a normal seat like everyone else and very happy to chat with those around him!Shoeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168576054186785526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-21790446768066372552014-02-27T11:41:24.540-07:002014-02-27T11:41:24.540-07:00I am running marathon #10 in less than 48 hours in...I am running marathon #10 in less than 48 hours in Phoenix. I don't forget the pain, however knowing what to expect doesn't seem to make it any easier for me. Kind of like giving birth for the second time, I knew what to expect, but that was both helpful and intimidating!Beth @ Miles and Trialshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332495605660955177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-11686776559891953492014-02-27T11:28:30.188-07:002014-02-27T11:28:30.188-07:00I have run 6 marathons. Don't regret any of ...I have run 6 marathons. Don't regret any of them or any other race I've done - although lately I feel regret over not finding the time to sign up for races more regularly, not necessarily marathons. I've met some professional basketball players, before they were professional. I think that's it. Oh - I have met Justice Breyer (in law school) and General Colin Powell gave the commencement address at law school graduation - I didn't technically meet him though. If I were going to LA, I'd want to meet some "real" famous people though! Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08892946148441969061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-26339654712067961912014-02-27T11:05:34.971-07:002014-02-27T11:05:34.971-07:00I've run 2 marathons and have no regrets about...I've run 2 marathons and have no regrets about either. I'm a 5:20ish marathoner, but for me, it's about the experience and having fun along the way and both times I managed to do that. Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07628744950564301288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-82210496844641072372014-02-27T10:27:09.711-07:002014-02-27T10:27:09.711-07:00I've run 52 marathons (working toward running ...I've run 52 marathons (working toward running one in every state). I've done several states more than once because I wanted to run other marathons. I don't forget the pain, but keep signing up because I'm addicted. No regrets. I met Pierce Brosnan in the Bahamas and got my picture taken with him. He's just as gorgeous in person as he is on the big screen! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60387889136684886202014-02-27T10:05:26.859-07:002014-02-27T10:05:26.859-07:00#24- congrats to you!
My son is interested in US...#24- congrats to you! <br /><br />My son is interested in USC. Wondering what you and your daughter think so far?ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-75358709137051749152014-02-27T10:04:18.598-07:002014-02-27T10:04:18.598-07:00I actually have not met them in person yet, but wi...I actually have not met them in person yet, but will in a few days!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-89230472719623618632014-02-27T09:56:31.022-07:002014-02-27T09:56:31.022-07:00LOVE this post!!! you are right there will absolut...LOVE this post!!! you are right there will absolutely be those moments and honestly it's nice to know someone who I think can conquer the world even has those moments :) Don't you just love Deena and Andrew?! Amazing people.RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-5612539900700778432014-02-27T09:53:43.866-07:002014-02-27T09:53:43.866-07:00The LA marathon will be #24. Why do I keep coming...The LA marathon will be #24. Why do I keep coming back? It must be the distance. I remember as a kid, being a passenger in a car going from my grandparents' house to our cabin in the woods. It was a 10 mile drive, and it seemed to take forever. Now I run marathons, and every time I'm amazed at the distance - more than 2 1/2 times those cabin trips.<br /><br />The celebrities I hope to see in LA - my rockstar daughter (a freshman at USC), and you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956731116392959582noreply@blogger.com