tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post5882161100544872476..comments2023-09-13T06:31:16.733-05:00Comments on Finding My Feet: Anyone up for a run?Raechelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-36524991173171678712011-06-16T22:20:36.779-05:002011-06-16T22:20:36.779-05:00Thanks, Jenny! I've heard of him - I'll ch...Thanks, Jenny! I've heard of him - I'll check it out!Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-11739711287877908252011-06-16T20:20:15.801-05:002011-06-16T20:20:15.801-05:00Okay, I admit I didn't read all of the other c...Okay, I admit I didn't read all of the other comments so I'm sorry if someone already mentioned this, but I downloaded Robert Ullrey's podcasts for running and even though the music is corny, it at least has a good tempo for the intervals. It's a couch to 5K and I think there's a bridge to 10K. I started a month ago and I NEVER thought I'd be running outside in Texas in June (100F!!) but I am!<br /><br />Good luck with the half, I'd love to do it but certainly won't be anywhere near Tennessee in December :(Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474785837185583971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-30011462775576613432011-06-16T19:57:42.471-05:002011-06-16T19:57:42.471-05:00Anonymous Melissa - Ha! Yes, you can definitely st...Anonymous Melissa - Ha! Yes, you can definitely still donate! It's a great way for everyone who can't run to still participate!Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-30187570778852141822011-06-16T13:56:18.072-05:002011-06-16T13:56:18.072-05:00Sorry, quick question!
So even though I can't ...Sorry, quick question!<br />So even though I can't actually participate in the run, I can still donate, right??<br /><br />MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-70376316555849490782011-06-16T13:25:43.354-05:002011-06-16T13:25:43.354-05:00So awesome! Good luck to you and your team.
I am ...So awesome! Good luck to you and your team.<br /><br />I am going to start training for my first half-marathon this month.<br /><br />I love your idea of being dropped off somewhere and running home. I would've never thought of it.<br /><br />I also use mapmyrun.com and plan my routes in advance so I can't wimp out mid-run. I do better with a running partner or group to hold me accountable and a training plan so I do what is expected of me. When I do run alone I have to have my ipod and I just blast my music and go.<br /><br />I love running!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424336265089036857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-10811576609562701232011-06-16T13:16:28.098-05:002011-06-16T13:16:28.098-05:00Jessica - sorry you can't join us (but big con...Jessica - sorry you can't join us (but big congrats on the baby on the way!!!) <br /><br />To answer your question: YES!!! You can sponsor our team (our goal is to raise $1000 for St. Jude by December) by following this link: https://waystohelp.stjude.org:443/sjVPortal/public/search/displayEBUserSearchPage.do?sectionStyle=subMenuTwo&eventId=166948&programId=401<br /><br />You can either sponsor a specific participant (I'm currently the only one actually registered for our team) or our team as a whole (just search "finding my feet"). <br /><br />Thanks for asking!<br />RRaechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-22394916627120135332011-06-16T13:00:15.381-05:002011-06-16T13:00:15.381-05:00I'm out due to both your clauses - we're i...I'm out due to both your clauses - we're in AZ and I'll be 7 months pregnant! Is there any way to chip in even if we can't make the run?Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813851015929317606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-38637478005665692252011-06-16T10:49:58.887-05:002011-06-16T10:49:58.887-05:00Melissa Vines - Hey girl! I was wondering when I&#...Melissa Vines - Hey girl! I was wondering when I'd hear from you on this. :) Almost called you out on Twitter yesterday but I thought I'd wait to see. <br /><br />A few of us locals are planning to put together a mini team to run the Franklin Classic in September. It's a 5K or 10K. I think we're going to try to do the 10K (a little over 6 miles) as a step toward the 13.1. Why don't you aim for that with us in September and see how you feel from there? <br /><br />I know running with a stroller is less than ideal so I'm totally impressed that you're doing it. Good girl!<br /><br />Let me know if you want to run with us in September! (you know I'm going to try to talk you into the half though, right?) :)<br /><br />RaechelRaechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-9462207836934679072011-06-16T10:47:11.093-05:002011-06-16T10:47:11.093-05:00Anonymous Melissa: Hello! Thanks for saying hi! G...Anonymous Melissa: Hello! Thanks for saying hi! Good for you for loving running. I hope that can stick with you your entire life! Even if you can't run with us in person, having your encouragement as we train would be fabulous! Many happy miles to you, sweet friend!Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-25907333667786449632011-06-16T10:44:36.351-05:002011-06-16T10:44:36.351-05:00Go Raechel! I just started running a little bit t...Go Raechel! I just started running a little bit too. It's more like fast walking since I'm pushing the stroller with both the kids in it but it's a start. I thought about starting a team for Hope Clinic's 5K in October and I'd love to do St. Jude's but not sure if I'll be ready this year or not! I love the idea of running home. That would motivate me too!Melissa VIneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03144736893914068285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-19021593001537230732011-06-16T02:20:12.335-05:002011-06-16T02:20:12.335-05:00Oh Mrs. Meyers! This is killing me! I have followe...Oh Mrs. Meyers! This is killing me! I have followed your blog for several months now... I love to see what you'll come up with next =)<br />I started running at the beginning of the year. I've already completed two 5ks and but my goal has been to complete a 1/2 marathon before the year is up. I am almost 14 so I know there is no need to rush things and train improperly but because I younger, it's harder to train. I am homeschooled so joining a cross country team (Which I've wanted to do) is out of the question. There is a tiny park near my house so I am often running there alone. And that is where I lose my motivation. I've been praying (Since the beginning of the year) for a running buddy but so far, no one wants to run! So I don't ever really feel motivated to run as I am running in circles by myself =P I also don't have an ipod nor anyway to listen to music when I run so sadly, I'm starting to dislike running and I don't want to, but I don't know how to feel motivated! Ugh! Sorry, I'm like, dumping all this on you. Although your idea of having your husband drop you off somewhere and you run home sounds like a great plan! Way to be creative =) Anyway, although I can't join the team, I hope you guys have fun!<br />Maybe I'll just join you in spirit =)<br /><br />MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-52574160404527877932011-06-15T23:54:48.964-05:002011-06-15T23:54:48.964-05:00First off, thank you for the encouragement/ideas o...First off, thank you for the encouragement/ideas on being a running couple with kids. My husband and I have been saying that we NEED to run but just never have time or a schedule like you do. I have never run anything more than a 5k but completing a marathon is on my bucket list. Second, I want to do this so badly I could cry. Not just the actual race (which would be amazing) but being able to meet up with fellow bloggers (YOU) would be incredible. However, according to Google Maps, Boston to Memphis = 21 hour drive. BOOOO! I am seriously going to chat with my husband about it though. Maybe we could take a little weekend family getaway and fly down. It would be so great to have a huge goal like this and have the motivation be not only to meet you and some of the wonderful people in this little community, but to raise money for a great cause as well. I will email you if anything unfolds. Maybe next year Team Finding My Feet could tackle the BOSTON marathon?! Heehee!!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012613927259103615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-39523910446810662902011-06-15T22:42:07.762-05:002011-06-15T22:42:07.762-05:00stephanie joy - thanks for the encouragement, I lo...stephanie joy - thanks for the encouragement, I love it! And good for you for rocking your second 1/2! Good luck on your run Sunday and we'll definitely be updating as we train.Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-36617943367011230042011-06-15T22:38:59.882-05:002011-06-15T22:38:59.882-05:00Katie - YAY!!!!!
Amanda - yes, join us! I'll ...Katie - YAY!!!!!<br /><br />Amanda - yes, join us! I'll be so glad to hook you up with a good, reasonable, do-able training plan and you will rock this! Email me and I'll send you a plan to look over.Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-15475226343954322011-06-15T22:29:15.368-05:002011-06-15T22:29:15.368-05:00wow, i am JEAL-OUS! really! i wish i lived close...wow, i am JEAL-OUS! really! i wish i lived closer. however, it's probably like a 20 hour drive for me, so it ain't gonna happen. :(<br />too bad!<br />but i can give you some tips...<br />i'm going to run my 2nd 1/2 marathon THIS sunday, on father's day.<br />my first half was done last september.<br />this is the training schedule i did:<br />http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm<br />with three kids it was definitely doable and not overwhelming.<br />you basically only run 4 x's a week.<br />that was the clincher for me.<br />i didn't have to totally change my life to train.<br />and it was gradual so i could adapt easily.<br />last year i did the full 12 week training schedule but this year i've only done from about week 7-12 and i think i'm more than ready.<br />i think as long as you have some sort of base, which you have right now, you'll do great! :)<br />for what it's worth, it says it's for a novice but i still finished under 2:00:00. <br />so i was pretty pumped by that.<br />anyhow, would love to do this half with your team but i'll have to pass for now.<br />maybe in the future!<br />can't wait to hear all about it though.<br />please post more about your runs.<br />love to hear how others are doing!!<br />good luck!! :)stephanie joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351148769765004283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-83340149290158140452011-06-15T19:41:00.906-05:002011-06-15T19:41:00.906-05:00Ok first of all I think this is the first time I&#...Ok first of all I think this is the first time I've ever left a comment, but I've been reading your blog for several months now. I love reading about your sweet family! <br />I live in Memphis and have always wanted to train for the St. Jude marathon. But considering I'm not a runner and have never even run a 5K, I always talk myself out of it. I've recently been desiring to run more, so this might just be the motivation I need! I'm still a maybe, but just wanted to let you know. Sorry I've been such a quiet follower until now :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11345861431794307905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-82485688041049034122011-06-15T18:14:01.024-05:002011-06-15T18:14:01.024-05:00I'm so excited! Memphis is only about 2 hours ...I'm so excited! Memphis is only about 2 hours away from where I go to school, and I actually have several friends planning to run it! Let's be forreal, if my choices are running with friends (who I see all the time) or YOU! (who I read about all the time and haven't ever met), I am totally running with you. I am so excited about this!! Thanks for inviting us to join you :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365212919662424134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-61495248050799468152011-06-15T15:31:16.785-05:002011-06-15T15:31:16.785-05:00Chelsea - yes, just register as an individual, the...Chelsea - yes, just register as an individual, then when it asks you if you want to be a Hero say yes. It should ask you if you want to start a team or join a team - just choose join a team and type in "Finding My Feet". I think that should do it! Once we kind of get our team formed I think I'll maybe do some newsletters or something so we can get to know each other, get a general training plan and talk about ways to raise support. <br /><br />Bailey - the Jeff Galloway half marathon training program (http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon.html) requires 17 weeks to train for the marathon. Since there are over 24 weeks between now and then, it give you time to start slowly so that you can jump right in on official training once we're 17 weeks out. You can do it!Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-73787139577545546912011-06-15T14:07:11.691-05:002011-06-15T14:07:11.691-05:00I've never even done a 5K but I've always ...I've never even done a 5K but I've always wanted to do the St. Jude half marathon! This is very motivating! Do you think I'd have enough time to train from basically couch to half-marathon from now to December??Bailey Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536969988012683938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-4957554740851846452011-06-15T13:06:02.370-05:002011-06-15T13:06:02.370-05:00I forgot to leave my name for the comment above!
...I forgot to leave my name for the comment above!<br /><br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-89522604602328899012011-06-15T13:04:45.474-05:002011-06-15T13:04:45.474-05:00I would love to be a part of this! I am going to e...I would love to be a part of this! I am going to email you because my story is too long to write out here! My only issue is that my husband will be deployed, but if I can get my dad to come down to help me out I will be there!!!! <br /><br />We were just in Memphis this past weekend for the FedEx/St. Jude Golf Classic!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-18156145020381584812011-06-15T12:55:45.894-05:002011-06-15T12:55:45.894-05:00I think David and I are going to do it! Question a...I think David and I are going to do it! Question about registering... I register as an individual and then enter in "Finding My Feet" as the team name on my registration page, right? Woo woo, go team!Chelseanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-72735254632341152402011-06-15T12:50:26.729-05:002011-06-15T12:50:26.729-05:00So I am currently training for my first marathon i...So I am currently training for my first marathon in October with my sisters (last year we ran our first 1/2 marathon together) but I forwarded your blog to them and I am hoping we will be able to join you for such a great cause!!!MomentsRememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377058917668600057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-56215644158321632022011-06-15T12:37:11.990-05:002011-06-15T12:37:11.990-05:00Darling, it's no problem. I will run with you...Darling, it's no problem. I will run with you. But I will also beat you, just like I beat your husband.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536244000663545518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209708229849463230.post-4334328388778935812011-06-15T12:33:34.134-05:002011-06-15T12:33:34.134-05:00Yay, Shelby!!! Glad to have your consideration!
A...Yay, Shelby!!! Glad to have your consideration!<br /><br />And Sarah - oh, join us please! Maybe consider doing the 5K that weekend?Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749957283761850800noreply@blogger.com