tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post9221633370400452313..comments2024-03-29T06:44:07.087-07:00Comments on travel spot: California International Marathon: Race RecapKyria @ Travel Spothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-32592337048609868472011-12-12T11:55:46.753-08:002011-12-12T11:55:46.753-08:00It sounds like it was so great! I'm glad you h...It sounds like it was so great! I'm glad you had a good experience. And that pace is awesome!Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-70143470656431744822011-12-10T16:02:07.074-08:002011-12-10T16:02:07.074-08:00Pretty awesome!!!!! I've run two marathons... ...Pretty awesome!!!!! I've run two marathons... both CIM. I love that course...but it might be all for sentimental reasons :P<br /><br />Congrats on doing so well!XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-50703640016057454512011-12-10T09:17:11.095-08:002011-12-10T09:17:11.095-08:00Um, WOW, you really rocked that first marathon! A ...Um, WOW, you really rocked that first marathon! A 4:08 in your first race sounds very similar.... :) it was my unofficial first marathon time!!!<br />But what makes me think you can do it again and cut your time WAY down is that you significantly underestimated yourself. You will definitely get faster.<br />My first marathon was a struggling 4:12, 4:08 excluding getting stopped for traffic in a race mess-up (Roads had closed and shut traffic in with no way out!) and a bathroom break line (yeah, cheating to leave that out, I know). At the time I gave that race EVERYTHING I had. And less than a year later I ran the same race in 3:27. This year....maybe 3:10?!?! Who knows! So, while I think a 4:08 is fab for a first marathon, I think based on the fact that you projected a slower time, you will easily run a 3:35 next year and BQ.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-66814987851973436562011-12-10T02:05:31.162-08:002011-12-10T02:05:31.162-08:00Congratulations! Nice finish time and that's w...Congratulations! Nice finish time and that's with potty stops!<br /><br />There's always the obligatory blurry photo :)jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-66533363733527675292011-12-09T20:35:37.973-08:002011-12-09T20:35:37.973-08:00How fun to have your friends out there with the si...How fun to have your friends out there with the signs. That must have given you such a lift!<br /><br />I don't think I realized your run was in Sacarameto - one of the few places I have ever gotten lost! But so pretty.<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading your recap and seeing all of the pictures. You did such a great job! and what a clever idea to put that sign on your back. Love that!<br /><br />Awesome, Kyria... great memories and hurray for beating Oprah!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-34694189767185876882011-12-09T15:50:52.355-08:002011-12-09T15:50:52.355-08:00Great recap Kyria! I think it's great that you...Great recap Kyria! I think it's great that you had so many family and friends out supporting you. That is so motivational for me!<br /><br />Congrats on a great time in your first marathon! Can't wait to hear all about your next one!Suz and Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703593542540533784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-72961708879038831512011-12-09T15:21:28.592-08:002011-12-09T15:21:28.592-08:00Great race recap! And again, great time! I love yo...Great race recap! And again, great time! I love your sign! I really need to run this race next year, thank goodness for other bloggers being around to help me find good local(ish) races.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942477087576739697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-70671717443709902992011-12-09T12:57:37.479-08:002011-12-09T12:57:37.479-08:00I'm so glad you felt so good for most of the r...I'm so glad you felt so good for most of the race and afterwards. Can't believe you walked 18 blocks. Wowie!<br /><br />My first marathon was awful to say the least. I injured myself 2 miles from the end, it poured rain and I started to hurt at mile EIGHT! <br /><br />I am really hoping my next one in May is a lot stronger and my goal is to run a 4:30 marathon or faster! I might have made 4:30 if I hadn't injured myself and walked most of the last two miles in my last marathon so I think this is do-able!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-64754258936721301782011-12-09T12:16:15.860-08:002011-12-09T12:16:15.860-08:00Such a great job on your first marathon! You did ...Such a great job on your first marathon! You did awesome! I've run 4 marathons so far, and I'm totally addicted. When I get this injury cleared up I'll be back in training asap. Your time was so awesome - way to beat Oprah!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650006222824756753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-54819800099617119362011-12-09T10:48:05.014-08:002011-12-09T10:48:05.014-08:00Congrats on an awesome first marathon! I just did ...Congrats on an awesome first marathon! I just did my first in May, and I'm hoping to do more. I love that you wore a sign announcing your first race!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-26225299631495207162011-12-09T10:13:44.739-08:002011-12-09T10:13:44.739-08:00Amazing recap of this race! I still can't beli...Amazing recap of this race! I still can't believe you managed that time even WITH bathroom breaks. Wonderful job!!!<br />:)Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-51188634970801548202011-12-09T08:28:33.642-08:002011-12-09T08:28:33.642-08:00Awesome finish! I got your card what great pictur...Awesome finish! I got your card what great pictures! How lucky you have been in your travels! If you are ever in NM or Colombia let me know :-)CautiouslyAudacioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750277133680102378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-65373445268022667342011-12-09T08:05:32.842-08:002011-12-09T08:05:32.842-08:00Hi Kyria, got your name from Team Rudolph and just...Hi Kyria, got your name from Team Rudolph and just stopping by to say hi! Congrats on your first marathon! Man, I can't wait for mine to be over next month. Loved your Christmas postcard - thanks! Where do you make those?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390916547491052122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-79856907590760856632011-12-09T07:44:22.051-08:002011-12-09T07:44:22.051-08:00Awesome! You did great! I have only run 1 maratho...Awesome! You did great! I have only run 1 marathon and I couldn't bend my knee for the last 7ish miles. That was in 2004 and I'm still just happy sticking to half's:) Maybe someday.Rachelle Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617310026581589214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-48466615067289548792011-12-09T06:46:02.176-08:002011-12-09T06:46:02.176-08:00Woooohoooo!!!! Good for you :)Woooohoooo!!!! Good for you :)kim {the non-mom blogger}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11067609103684561203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-75222605798801494872011-12-09T06:21:08.213-08:002011-12-09T06:21:08.213-08:00Congratulations marathoner! Welcome to the club. ...Congratulations marathoner! Welcome to the club. The only way to know what happens at mile 23 is to finish a marathon. That's where I always seem to hit the wall and push through it.<br /><br />I've done 3 marathons, 5:07, 4:31, and a 4:25 in the Ironman last month. 4:08 is a great time! Weren't those easy 10 minute miles? haha, you did great. really great. And I'm glad you enjoyed it and got the most out of your marathon experience.Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-23871696363262389602011-12-09T04:47:26.532-08:002011-12-09T04:47:26.532-08:00SO SO proud of you! You're my inspiration whe...SO SO proud of you! You're my inspiration when I grumble about getting out of bed for my morning walk/run. LOVE the picture of Dorothy -- my beloved kooky sis. xoxoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373663686830552466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-88691511264757730252011-12-09T04:37:30.841-08:002011-12-09T04:37:30.841-08:00Nice job! I have been looking forward to your rec...Nice job! I have been looking forward to your recap post. That is awesome that you had friends and family out there supporting you. I have never had someone make me a sign for a race. Someday!!<br /><br />My first marathon was not so great. It was unseasonably hot, with temps near 90 at the finish. I finished in 4:50 and was disappointed to some extent, but not really becuase my goal was to finish. Then my 2010 marathon was great. My goal was 4:30 and I finished in 4:22.<br /><br />I will run a marathon next year (possibly NYC, I will enter the lottery this spring) and my goal is a 4:05.Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25226414.post-54413859296510825452011-12-09T04:31:24.410-08:002011-12-09T04:31:24.410-08:00WOW! Look at you! That is so fabulous, I'm so ...WOW! Look at you! That is so fabulous, I'm so proud of you. Congrats on running your first marathon and I LOVE how that person came by at just the right time to lift your spirits...that's one of the best things about this sport, is how everyone supports eachother. :) Jessica<br /><br />runningtobeskinny.comSweat Is My Sanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832198640246052527noreply@blogger.com