tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post3283363548439540689..comments2024-03-27T17:09:03.067-04:00Comments on The Running Laminator: A Frustrating Day and Life After BostonThe Laminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-43543936712683508292009-04-03T15:28:00.000-04:002009-04-03T15:28:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear you had such a craptastic day, Lam. ...Sorry to hear you had such a craptastic day, Lam. I think it's great that you still squeezed 6 in on the TM even though your original plans got ruined. I think a lot of people would have skipped the run altogether had their plans fallen through like yours did. So you should be really proud of yourself!<BR/><BR/>As always, I think you have a great attitude about Boston (and life thereafter), and I'm excited to see what's in store for you! :)Irish Creamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548744329403082452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-27200742291545498372009-04-03T00:16:00.000-04:002009-04-03T00:16:00.000-04:00Sounds like a good way to end a hard day even thou...Sounds like a good way to end a hard day even though it wasn't as many miles as you hoped for.Run For Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070790890115638664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-231172740178364732009-04-02T22:00:00.000-04:002009-04-02T22:00:00.000-04:00Great attitude Lam!! Once again, I believe in you...Great attitude Lam!! Once again, I believe in you and your training! You done good and will do great in Boston!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012277904032798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-10941301304061623092009-04-02T19:50:00.000-04:002009-04-02T19:50:00.000-04:00seriously, after a day like that i would've ploppe...seriously, after a day like that i would've plopped my happy butt on the couch with some sort of not-so-great-for-me food. it takes a lot to make yourself hop on the tm, especially after such a long day!<BR/><BR/>you reminded me that earlier this year i was making plans and goals for half-marathon pr(s), and boy how far have i fallen behind. thanks for the reminder, i need to find a race and start training.<BR/><BR/>i think it's good that you are going to take some time off in between boston and nyc for 'just' half-mara training. i know it's still a beast in itself, but i think the break will be good for the legs.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-41809139873010415172009-04-02T18:38:00.000-04:002009-04-02T18:38:00.000-04:00I think it's good that you're starting to look at ...I think it's good that you're starting to look at life past Boston. It's important to be focused on the big race, but not too focused. It sounds to me like you have the right approach now.Cowboy Hazelhttp://www.cowboyhazel.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-53407063109660645092009-04-02T18:05:00.000-04:002009-04-02T18:05:00.000-04:00After a day like that congrats on getting any mile...After a day like that congrats on getting any miles done! That is a feat in itself. <BR/><BR/>Good for you in committing to all those races and having a post Boston plan!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-14542385091121261982009-04-02T17:20:00.000-04:002009-04-02T17:20:00.000-04:00I think that a lot of people put Boston up on a pe...I think that a lot of people put Boston up on a pedestal, when it really is just another marathon. Yes, you have to qualify for it (well...not technically...charity runners!), but you've already done that! It will be an awesome experience either way, no matter if you run your best time at Boston or at New York in the fall.<BR/><BR/>I'm definitely impressed that 2009 is the year of the half marathon, even with two full marathons scheduled! Amazing.<BR/><BR/>All that being said, you're going to rock Boston!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753977885503823287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-54556448448654426882009-04-02T16:14:00.000-04:002009-04-02T16:14:00.000-04:00I've read you for a while, but haven't before comm...I've read you for a while, but haven't before commented. I think of what you write often when I'm out, running alongside the road. Thanks for sharing everything you do. <BR/><BR/>Also, I just wanted to say that I'm a big fan of your power song of the week.Annehttp://archiesroom.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-40968598142644063202009-04-02T15:07:00.000-04:002009-04-02T15:07:00.000-04:00Good luck with that knee, and all of those half-ma...Good luck with that knee, and all of those half-marathons. What did Spinal Tap say about perspective as they stood in front of Elvis' grave at Graceland? Perhaps not applicable, but I always think of that scene whenever I hear (read) the word.<BR/><BR/>May I ask why runners don't like to run in the rain? Is it a danger factor, or simply not liking getting wet? I don't mind it, but then again I am not training as much or for as important a goal as the Boston Marathon.Vavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695435090921005081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-33644252274699206972009-04-02T14:52:00.000-04:002009-04-02T14:52:00.000-04:00six on the mill is close to my mill record. Boston...six on the mill is close to my mill record. Boston is my end all be all race. And the lam.. being to serious? :) Just kidding!Chic Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670504238110246108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-42172582513302079172009-04-02T14:16:00.000-04:002009-04-02T14:16:00.000-04:00I hate when a day gets killed like that. Good luc...I hate when a day gets killed like that. <BR/><BR/>Good luck kicking butt on halfs this year.X-Country2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543524827265377886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-31327686711414975282009-04-02T13:21:00.000-04:002009-04-02T13:21:00.000-04:0012 is a lot of halfs, but what an awesome goal! I...12 is a lot of halfs, but what an awesome goal! I like the slogan "year of the half" even though you have two full in there. I think all marathoners can identify with the obsession and focus on making the race we have been training for a great race--we can get tunnel vision. how can we not, we spend month preparing for something and we only really get one shot at it. just take the race out of Boston and replace it with desire to run hard.Spikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954768449359026865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-62288110709072900632009-04-02T12:47:00.001-04:002009-04-02T12:47:00.001-04:00Are you kidding me? Your best is going to be aweso...Are you kidding me? Your best is going to be awesome! AWESOME!Felice Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-58691424899011243012009-04-02T12:47:00.000-04:002009-04-02T12:47:00.000-04:00Boston's a premier tough race - I can't blame you ...Boston's a premier tough race - I can't blame you for being so focused on it. <BR/><BR/>I'm surprised I've enjoyed this marathon training cycle this much - I was beginning to think I should just focus on efforts on HM's after Philly, but so far, training for NJM has worked out beautifully. Who knows - I might completely bonk/die/crawl at NJM, but at least I can say I had fun getting there!joyRuNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033973041471006513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-19334097261582773892009-04-02T12:18:00.000-04:002009-04-02T12:18:00.000-04:00Well, you know, your patient was probably very gra...Well, you know, your patient was probably very grateful you reviewed all of the chart...So that was a good thing!<BR/><BR/>I like your attitude. Good luck in Boston!!! Can we follow you online?Ms. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08714984422389618597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-91785708177003053072009-04-02T12:09:00.000-04:002009-04-02T12:09:00.000-04:00no matter what happens in boston, you are THERE an...no matter what happens in boston, you are THERE and you are running it and will always be such an amazing runner. you are such an inspiration to us all :) thank you for that! <BR/><BR/>i think its great you have all those races lined up for post marathon. i know i go through the post marathon blues after big races, so its nice to have something else to focus on soon after. <BR/><BR/>i am sure the legs are happy for the little break after a busy day and a tough training cycle!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-49645412989697158032009-04-02T11:48:00.000-04:002009-04-02T11:48:00.000-04:00Lam,I just saw that you are running the Long Branc...Lam,<BR/>I just saw that you are running the Long Branch 1/2 on May 3. I'm running the full. Perhaps we can meet up. Good luck in Boston.Anskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355226760394905913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-91845056177197231962009-04-02T10:55:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:55:00.000-04:00Lam, this is exactly what I have been pondering!I,...Lam, this is exactly what I have been pondering!I, too, feel like this marathon has become the center of my life. It is always on my mind, no matter what I am doing. It's a bit ridiculos for me, since it is my first marathon and regardless of my time, it is going to be a PR. I agree with you, there will be other marathons, other Boston marathons. I know you are going to do great, but if something happens (as it can with Boston...snow storm, heavy winds, 80 degrees, a bad day) you are going to remain an inspirational runner! You don't need a sub 3 for that! Ana-MariaRunning and livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057835870342142162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-17709870160008748732009-04-02T10:34:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:34:00.000-04:00You are running BOSTON!! No matter what happens i...You are running BOSTON!! No matter what happens it will be an experience of a lifetime!! You will do great!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-20569577048110353022009-04-02T07:22:00.000-04:002009-04-02T07:22:00.000-04:00You may not have gotten in the 12 you had hoped, b...You may not have gotten in the 12 you had hoped, but after a long day to fit in 6 on the TM is really good. <BR/><BR/>I beat your body will enjoy the little break not running a summer marathon will give it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com