tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post6843034236470058915..comments2024-03-18T15:51:55.843-07:00Comments on Hit the Ground Running: A1A Marathon RecapAli K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-660873514804409002016-02-23T16:34:10.728-08:002016-02-23T16:34:10.728-08:00Thanks Janelle! Thanks Janelle! Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-66400310206210233932016-02-23T11:03:16.762-08:002016-02-23T11:03:16.762-08:00Aw I started to get misty eyed as I was reading th...Aw I started to get misty eyed as I was reading this. Congratulations on your marathon PR!! You did such a great job! I hope you had a wonderful birthday!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttp://www.runwithnoregrets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-76310242035173651122016-02-19T03:51:58.099-08:002016-02-19T03:51:58.099-08:00Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for stopping by! Go...Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for stopping by! Good luck at Philly...I hope to follow your training!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-2554203888304699792016-02-19T03:51:07.495-08:002016-02-19T03:51:07.495-08:00Thanks Christine! Keep working on that half redemp...Thanks Christine! Keep working on that half redemption...you'll get it!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-11083459064281819642016-02-19T03:50:44.898-08:002016-02-19T03:50:44.898-08:00My menorah is from when I was 15 or something and ...My menorah is from when I was 15 or something and it's cheap metal with chipping paint and just...gross. Matt wants to keep it because he feels like it's a special heirloom but it was probably $10 at our Temple store or something haha. I'm really excited to have one that's true a piece of art.<br /><br />I'm so glad you were there this weekend! Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-48159104174869027382016-02-19T03:49:26.616-08:002016-02-19T03:49:26.616-08:00Thanks Heather!Thanks Heather!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-48444788210008250842016-02-19T03:49:18.473-08:002016-02-19T03:49:18.473-08:00Thanks Lizzy! I know the LA Marathon was tough thi...Thanks Lizzy! I know the LA Marathon was tough this year, but I'm SO impressed by your perseverance and your finishing time.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-9019248447074071452016-02-19T03:48:52.085-08:002016-02-19T03:48:52.085-08:00I thought of you when I decided to upgrade to the ...I thought of you when I decided to upgrade to the full - I remembered you had run a full without telling anyone and I thought maybe that strategy would work for me, too.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-35248246807867858832016-02-19T03:48:22.660-08:002016-02-19T03:48:22.660-08:00Thanks Lisa! Thanks Lisa! Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-54041912611749654682016-02-19T03:48:02.838-08:002016-02-19T03:48:02.838-08:00Thanks Courteney! I think what's next is REST ...Thanks Courteney! I think what's next is REST and then lots of 5ks! hahaAli K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-48178537006337903092016-02-19T03:47:38.619-08:002016-02-19T03:47:38.619-08:00I think you're right...as torn as I was about ...I think you're right...as torn as I was about this decision, and as nervous and doubtful, there was still a nugget of confidence and self-awareness that urged me on that I didn't have in my early 20s. I wouldn't have even thought about running a marathon back then!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-31565440325271393162016-02-19T03:46:40.527-08:002016-02-19T03:46:40.527-08:00Thank you! It's definitely a hard feeling to b...Thank you! It's definitely a hard feeling to beat!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-24871208506324584862016-02-19T03:46:25.864-08:002016-02-19T03:46:25.864-08:00Pink and red have always been favorites of mine to...Pink and red have always been favorites of mine to wear; I love this top, too, but now I have the funkiest tan lines from the straps in the back!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-38396558560123224352016-02-19T03:45:09.965-08:002016-02-19T03:45:09.965-08:00Thanks Jennifer!Thanks Jennifer!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-53652189960337288622016-02-19T03:44:55.262-08:002016-02-19T03:44:55.262-08:00Last year's medal was a marlin, so I guess I j...Last year's medal was a marlin, so I guess I just assumed it was a one this year, although I see it's missing the long blade-y nose haha.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-56003144425462384792016-02-19T03:44:25.216-08:002016-02-19T03:44:25.216-08:00I've heard that quote and totally agree with i...I've heard that quote and totally agree with it. If we want to achieve something big, we have to face something we fear!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-44576805608486354502016-02-19T03:43:40.917-08:002016-02-19T03:43:40.917-08:00Ha, a LITTLE sneaky, but not on purpose!Ha, a LITTLE sneaky, but not on purpose!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-61762613331225127952016-02-19T03:43:20.202-08:002016-02-19T03:43:20.202-08:00You're text made me smile SO big! I'm defi...You're text made me smile SO big! I'm definitely lucky for all the support I have.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-49107228247568350822016-02-19T03:43:04.397-08:002016-02-19T03:43:04.397-08:00Thank you!! I definitely feel like it's even s...Thank you!! I definitely feel like it's even sweeter because I had to work for it.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-88780584298769208012016-02-18T09:00:55.765-08:002016-02-18T09:00:55.765-08:00Hi Ali! New reader here from links on Kristina and...Hi Ali! New reader here from links on Kristina and Kerry's blog. I wasn't able to follow your journey so I'm sure I missed a lot, but I still felt chills reading this. Congrats!!! You're about the same pace as I am, and I'll be tackling my first marathon this fall in Philly, so I particularly enjoyed this recap.Jennifer @ Dashing in Stylehttp://dashinginstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-38336386091117182322016-02-18T04:06:06.077-08:002016-02-18T04:06:06.077-08:00Congratulations. Job well done Congratulations. Job well done Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10079669296342761573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-3643710508109337372016-02-17T06:30:13.517-08:002016-02-17T06:30:13.517-08:00Happy Birthday! Congrats on your race! I know I ...Happy Birthday! Congrats on your race! I know I am still chasing my redemption for the half distance and it weighs heavy. Enjoy the recovery and the shorter distances!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117125222900043654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-5060242925470839652016-02-17T06:10:48.117-08:002016-02-17T06:10:48.117-08:00Great job on a great race!!! I am so excited when ...Great job on a great race!!! I am so excited when I heard that you PRed. I know that you needed that a lot, and this couldn't have been better. I really like the menorah Matt got for you. It's so pretty. Mine is like super old and has been passed down for a few generations, so I feel bad getting a prettier one. Haha! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-39340215430766629322016-02-16T19:32:33.802-08:002016-02-16T19:32:33.802-08:00Congrats Ali!!!! What an amazing accomplishment! C...Congrats Ali!!!! What an amazing accomplishment! Congrats on your PR!!! I loved reading this blog post :)<br /><br />~Heather (from Run Like a G!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-47329072499960223832016-02-16T15:39:54.476-08:002016-02-16T15:39:54.476-08:00Wow! Congrats Ali! I'm so glad to hear your re...Wow! Congrats Ali! I'm so glad to hear your redemption race went well. I hope you enjoyed a restful Valentine's Day after the big race!Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513024630096102400noreply@blogger.com