tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post5801337528456302549..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Wednesday Workout UpdateShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-72468418387773632182010-10-11T08:07:19.392-05:002010-10-11T08:07:19.392-05:00I know you weren't feeling well, but you def l...I know you weren't feeling well, but you def looked good. If you can look that radiant while feeling that crappy, you must be doing something right.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831243896567542815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-45852743823671853172010-10-07T13:14:23.343-05:002010-10-07T13:14:23.343-05:00Wow that's a lot of running after that tough r...Wow that's a lot of running after that tough race but you are doing awesome and looking great.<br /><br />Love the treat from fivebucks :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121677882989606063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-54191624474568958202010-10-07T12:35:03.350-05:002010-10-07T12:35:03.350-05:00Great job on the runs this week too Shelley! You ...Great job on the runs this week too Shelley! You are officially an athlete!!jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084523464130876230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-55667721190783605252010-10-07T06:01:37.343-05:002010-10-07T06:01:37.343-05:00Oh my goodness, YES, you were dehydrated! Water is...Oh my goodness, YES, you were dehydrated! Water is much more important than protein in races like that. Drink, drink, drink!<br /><br />I think it's fascinating how social running an activity is for you. I am the opposite; I like to put in my earphones and tune out the world. But you thrive when you have running buddies, and your moment of stress at being alone in the middle of the race wouldn't even have fazed me. I probably wouldn't even have noticed!<br /><br />I didn't really realize there were runners who preferred it any other way but solo. There's nothing wrong with it, I am actually fascinated by the difference!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-44799570845485074162010-10-07T04:37:21.353-05:002010-10-07T04:37:21.353-05:00ok I GIGGLE these are now my thurs posts my life i...ok I GIGGLE these are now my thurs posts my life is so up and GOGOGOGO.<br />you rock.<br />I hope my readers' tips helps some as Id hate for your running to be derailed.carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218359443068688873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-57025729510503943252010-10-06T23:20:02.634-05:002010-10-06T23:20:02.634-05:00Oh, what was I going to comment on this morning???...Oh, what was I going to comment on this morning??? Oh, the dehydration. Is that why you can run for so long and not have to go to the bathroom? Sweating it all out?<br /><br />And I agree. I am pretty good at making my own coffee, but nothing is as good as getting a coffee at Starbuck's. Except it has to have some half and half and 2 splendas.debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-70606535235363689502010-10-06T22:32:57.961-05:002010-10-06T22:32:57.961-05:00So glad your feeling better! Yeah, you sounded ver...So glad your feeling better! Yeah, you sounded very dehydrated - it takes a bit to recover from that. <br />You know, sometimes I get weepy at the gym?? maybe it's partly endorphins too. Very proud of you.iminozzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821159277849315049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-2139967197518027142010-10-06T20:14:07.368-05:002010-10-06T20:14:07.368-05:00Hey! I was rooting you on! I'm glad you did s...Hey! I was rooting you on! I'm glad you did so well, even without the liquids. I'm actually kinda surprised you didn't take coconut water. Can you strap one of those water bottle/fanny packs on? Or do they move around too much and feel weird? I agree that drinking a lot before hand would probably help. But what do I know ... I'm just beginning my exercising and it's usually only exercycling. BTW: You're ROCKIN the legs! Vee at http://veegettinghealthy.blogspot.comVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530474939705680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-2106964668912890602010-10-06T19:12:26.742-05:002010-10-06T19:12:26.742-05:00I am so impressed with your running. You are just...I am so impressed with your running. You are just on target, not even a sick day when you felt so sick.<br />And, what a hottie in those tight shorts and capris. I wish I knew you before, it would be so cool to have gone through the transformation with you. You are one skinny hot runner chick!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916464882158313685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-67982224843807735992010-10-06T17:21:20.819-05:002010-10-06T17:21:20.819-05:00Great job! I am totally inspired and hope to actu...Great job! I am totally inspired and hope to actually RUN a 5k in Spring 2011.<br /><br />-Penny<br />http://notomorrows.blogspot.com/Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921025562722394277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-53102671820299865082010-10-06T16:15:43.136-05:002010-10-06T16:15:43.136-05:00You might want to think about amping up your water...You might want to think about amping up your water drinking for a couple of days prior to the long runs. That way your body will have a chance to hold onto that rather than trying just on race day.<br /><br />I like the look of your legs in that picture, too!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-57415284614065699972010-10-06T16:10:38.443-05:002010-10-06T16:10:38.443-05:00Hi shelley. First, thanks so much for your kind w...Hi shelley. First, thanks so much for your kind words over on my blog about my race. It was nothing compared to what you conquered! But your words meant a lot to me coming from a runner!!<br /><br />You are inspiring me keep up the running. I am in New York so our weather is getting chilly about now and I dread the thought of running on the treadmill when the snow starts falling! But I do want to keep up on my running so I can do a 10k someday. and then maybe even 10 miles like you did! <br /><br />You wrote about feeling lonely along your run. I have to say that I am wondering how my next race will be. This was the Race for the cure with tons of people running (2200ish I think). There was no room(literally) to be lonely. Just a big crowd I felt like I had to keep up with! I find myself wondering how my next race will affect me, because I am sure it will be much smaller scale than 2100 people! I am proud of you for your accomplishments. And you should be proud of yourself for inspiring so many people along the way!<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Jennifer<br />http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263019567597636980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-33135942634543971602010-10-06T15:28:26.781-05:002010-10-06T15:28:26.781-05:00Its been a little bit since I've stopped by yo...Its been a little bit since I've stopped by your blog. Holy Cow girl, you look FanTasTic! Your legs are ripped, your waist is so tiny, I am so so excited for you in your progress.mak'n Changeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285144224158102681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-17822909906933828492010-10-06T13:13:28.774-05:002010-10-06T13:13:28.774-05:00Wow girl you've really got some serious miles ...Wow girl you've really got some serious miles in this week already. I skipped my run today as I'm feeling terrible. <br /><br />Try to drink a lot of water the day before a run, it seems to help. The only thing I bring on my runs is water, I don't want anything else than that. <br /><br />I know the feeling of lonelyness. Where I live and run I hardly see people on my runs and the days that my runs are hard I often feel sorry for myself :) but like you I keep on going. <br /><br />We don't have hills here and I'm already nervous for my run on your half marathon day which includes 7 hills :lol:Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-8321832965377736512010-10-06T13:01:23.321-05:002010-10-06T13:01:23.321-05:00That's one thing I like about blogging. Even ...That's one thing I like about blogging. Even if bloggy friends are not physically there, you get so much support through the comments they leave on your blog. Bloggy friends, virtual friends, whatever you call it...they're still friends who say the best things when need be =)Julie @ HotlegsRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597423212013508187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-24115011091563860222010-10-06T12:51:40.710-05:002010-10-06T12:51:40.710-05:00Hi Shelley - I just read your recap of the run and...Hi Shelley - I just read your recap of the run and this post. Just incredible! You are awesome, and you did it in the time you set as goal even with the occasional walking. And you look great. I did get a good laugh at the sweaty boobs - I'm always a ring around the neck that extends down to my boobs when I get hot!<br /><br />I'm glad you're feeling better. You must feel so strong and empowered after such a great accomplishment. I'm seeing a half in the not too distant future!<br /><br />Oh, BTW, you exactly described the weird blog roll thing I was having, but today all is well. I have no idea why. Anyhoo - have a great day.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-15077709967454906552010-10-06T12:11:35.470-05:002010-10-06T12:11:35.470-05:00I can't put into words how much this post insp...I can't put into words how much this post inspired me. YOU inspired me. I look at your 2008 pic and see myself today. I wonder if I will look as fantastic as you did in your 2009 pic, then 2010. I pray I will. I am working toward that. I dream of running; feeling my body's strength and endurance, feeling the freedom and power. I will be looking today for a running club of sorts to join. I want to puke a little even saying that "out loud", but that's my promise. By the end of this week (Saturday), I will have joined some group that will help me stay active regularly. Right now, it's not-so-little-ol'-me...and that's just not getting it done. Thank you for the truth-telling and thank you for your amazing courage and tenacity. You're the best!<br /><br />All my love to you.<br />Becky from<br />http://mywalkfromflabtofab.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-40969347296406500432010-10-06T12:08:01.598-05:002010-10-06T12:08:01.598-05:00I don't know much about dehydration and runnin...I don't know much about dehydration and running but I know a lot about feeling alone and crying. I wonder why our minds do that to us? And yet you were able to get it back together with the "not the end of the world" idea. LOL Thank goodness we're not completely crazy.Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-26323215877782655542010-10-06T12:03:30.755-05:002010-10-06T12:03:30.755-05:00Glad to hear you're feeling a little better ev...Glad to hear you're feeling a little better every day. I felt so awful with my back hurting on Saturday but I couldn't give up running. In fact when I got to the 4 miles out point and realized I was still 2 miles from home I thought, "Suck it up girl, Shelley is running 10 in Texas heat!" So you inspired me too.<br /><br />BTW, it's almost impossible to keep up with hydration on long runs so you do the best you can while running and drown yourself afterwards. Sad to say, but I usually motivate myself to drink by promising myself some sort of a reward (martini, anyone? or a fancy coffee drink?) once I see my pee look properly hydrated again!<br /><br />So, is that shirt with the snail on it CoolMax/wicking? I want one. If not to run in, just to wear!!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-44727248111510301722010-10-06T11:48:12.001-05:002010-10-06T11:48:12.001-05:00You're doing so awesome. Look at those skinny ...You're doing so awesome. Look at those skinny minny legs!Dr. Fat To Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954538312143531261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-57141079503634165532010-10-06T11:06:11.613-05:002010-10-06T11:06:11.613-05:00I'm usually always alone on the run, even with...I'm usually always alone on the run, even with my running club because I'm so slow. But it's always the biggest blast when I see them waiting for me at the end with big smiles, waiting for me. That's what keeps me going sometimes. That, and I seriously think of you when I am struggling and know that you would be right there, encouraging me to keep going. I love that.<br /><br />And I love that even though you ran the farthest EVER on Saturday, you still are doing the training to keep on keeping on! WAHHHOOO!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-82116856523066563252010-10-06T10:45:29.719-05:002010-10-06T10:45:29.719-05:00wow shelley that's an awful lot of running, ca...wow shelley that's an awful lot of running, can I say I 'm a tad jealous ;-).<br /><br />Shelley you look fantastic, just wanted you to know that!Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406188835168172211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-9716598473637613892010-10-06T10:40:13.082-05:002010-10-06T10:40:13.082-05:00Smart lady - cheapest coffee Starbucks has!
I'...Smart lady - cheapest coffee Starbucks has!<br /><br />I've run 5k's where there were hardly any onlookers - it does make it difficult, but like you, I imagine my cheering section even if they aren't on the sidelines!<br /><br />You are going to like this comment: "you look so healthy!" (I was going to say skinny, but I like the word healthy better!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-56744773996471930762010-10-06T10:28:06.587-05:002010-10-06T10:28:06.587-05:00Is that a timer chip on your shoe? That orange thi...Is that a timer chip on your shoe? That orange thing? Just curious. :)<br /><br />Girl, take care of that dehydration. You already know this but your body has to have water. Glad you are feeling better.<br /><br />I don't mean this in a weird stalker sort of way, but this morning while I was walking I was thinking about you and that race and thought, "I want to run like Shelley when I grow up." LOL <br /><br />Since you are in the know, how many carbs do your sharkies have? I'm trying to figure out a way to run without running my blood sugar into the ground but also not having too many carbs at once. Plus I'm supposed to have a protein with a carb. Yum! Beef jerky and sharkies!<br /><br />You are going to do so great in Novemeber. I'm already trying to think of some flashy signs to make to cheer you on. :)Kelly the Happy Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141980277979631252noreply@blogger.com