Saturday, May 15, 2010

Today,

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I ran a marathon.

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46 comments:

Tristan said...

That is incredible! I'm always in awe of anyone who runs marathons. Way to go girl!

Jeanelle said...

Congratulations! I bow to your greatness...seriously, you are amazing and inspiring!!

katie said...

Way to go! I hope Catching Fire kept you going :)

Elizabeth said...

Wow ... just wow and well done and you are amazing!

Linsey said...

You're my hero. Being a great mom to 5 kids is still more impressive, but running a marathon is AWESOME.

Kristin said...

AWESOME!! I'll do it next year with you.

Annie said...

You Are Amazing! Way to go, Jessica. Hope you have a luxurious recuperation day(s). xo

Rochelleht said...

So AMAZING!!!!

Heather said...

You are 50 kinds of fantastic! What a huge goal that you totally spanked! amazing!

Ilene said...

Did you ever know that you're my hero...

Way to Go!

shauna said...

Congratulations to you. Amazing!

Hollyween said...

So incredible! I hope to do that one day.... SOON. You're inspiring!

Abbie said...

Waaaahoooooo!!!!!!

jessica said...

YES. YOU. DID.
You rocked it Jess! Even though we didn't run together, I'm so glad we trained and started it together. You are amazing my friend, I can't wait to talk it to death tomorrow...

Cami said...

You did so great yesterday. What a journey this has been. I am so hapy we got to do this together even though I was way behind you. There is no one I would rather follow.

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Unknown said...

Okay lets try this again without the typos.

Congrats Jessica! So where is the picture of your shiny new medal?

Lauren in GA said...

Jessica, you. are. amazing. I truly mean it.

Carie said...

You rock. I can't even imagine. And your time? Seriously - incredible.

Adrianne said...

You ran for the amount of time it takes me to get my kids ready for church, get them out the door, attend all my church meetings, talk to people in the hall and coordinate for the week, and get home again...and a little bit longer. Seriously, amazing.

Brooke said...

Woo Hoo!!! What an awesome accomplishment!! You can enjoy several weeks off with no guilt. Way to Go!! I would love to do that with you one day!

Brigitta said...

awesome time...and awesoem accomplishment...I still can't get myself to do anything longer then a 5k.

Shirley said...

Congrats....congrats!!! Holy cow!!! Well done!!! You rock!!! Be PROUD!!!

Lisa-Marie said...

Today, you are my hero!

Congratulations, Jessica. I hope you feel really strong and proud.

kara jayne said...

what an unbelievable time for a first marathon!!! any desire to train for a boston qualifying time? i think that's what i'm going for. then we could run it together. c'mon...you OBVIOUSLY can do it...i know you want to...the feeling is just too awesome right?!!

way to go. i hope your taking a nap.

G and G Nut said...

You must feel AWESOME!!!
xoxoxo

Christie said...

Today I sat on my couch, read blogs, and ate cookies.

Hmmm. Who is the better woman here?

You are a rock star. Well done.

Jake said...

Wow! I feel so proud. Congrats. You look like you enjoyed it, too.

Cami said...

I couldn't even walk one.
You.
Go.
Girl!

AMY said...

Congratulations! I sent you an email. You are all truly inspiring... I mean it. A marathon is now a goal.

I miss you and your cute family. Say hi to Emma, love that girl.

brooke romney said...

Congrats. You are amazing and FAST!

mandy* said...

NICE!!!!!

Kimberly said...

You are a marathoner! Rock on!

elizabeth scott said...

YOU ROCK!!!!! Just another way you inspire me. (:

Nikki said...

Girl power!! Congrats and best wishes for a stair free week :)

Annemarie said...

Way to go!!! I am so proud of you!

Valynne said...

You are my hero!

Kristin said...

AWESOME time by the way.

Biffy said...

I have to de-lurk myself to say a hearty CONGRATULATIONS! I'd be totally bragging about that time, also!

Shopper Gal said...

WAY TO GO Jessica!!! Love the Garmin :) CONGRATS!!

Camden said...

I thought you were running this weekend and I literally just got on the computer to wish you luck! Congratulations! I've run 3 and can totally relate to all your running euphoria! However, you've totally killed my best time by almost 30 second per mile! Way to go.

heidi said...

you are my hero. i can't wait to start training for mine. no more excuses that my kids are too little. obviously it can work with little kids!

Tammy said...

I am beyond impressed. I am just amazed you did that. Did you truly enjoy it??? Are you a skinny mini person with all those calories you have been burning??

Jill said...

I'm bowing down to you right now.

Jenibelle said...

You are a really good kind of totally crazy.

heidiram said...

Wow! You are amazing. I can't even do a nice paced jog between my house and our mailbox which is the next street over.