Post by reginaphalange72 on Aug 20, 2015 16:40:36 GMT -5
In honor of all the warm fuzzies we have flying around in the H&F goals thread, I thought it would be fun to start another where we can just gush on each other a bit. I would tag each and every single one of you if I could keep everyone's details straight, but for now, here are some off the top of my head...
blndsnbrdr - I love how you dive in to each adventure and live life to the fullest. You've been a huge inspiration, and a wonderful friend, and the worst enabler ever. So many of the things that I have done in the last couple years, I would not have done if it hadn't been for you.
wambam - I haven't actually met you, but I think you are totally adorable, and I love that you're trying out running and keeping an open mind! I'm so proud of you (in a totally non-creepy internet creepster way) for trying something you never thought you would enjoy. And you're doing such an incredible job!
@cheshire - I freaking love your race pictures, and try to do something similar every time, but it never comes out the same. You are a race photo genius! Teach us, master!
trigal - I miss you and your awesome badassery! I'm so damn impressed at your IMMT performance, and how you pushed through the hell of a day. You are amazing and tougher than I think you know.
All H&Fers - You are all such incredible, wonderful, positive, inspiring, and supportive people. I've been on here for... 6 years now, and most of the things I have accomplished in the last 6 years, I owe to all of you. This is the most amazing group of people I have ever known, and I feel so fortunate to "know" you all! (heart)
I'm going to re-visit this in awhile and try to see who didn't get tagged. I know I have stories or thank you's for everyone who posts semi-regularly at all, and you all deserve a shout out.
In the meantime, let me just say dude, jene. I have NO idea how you ran a marathon several months pregnant. I am so exhausted at the end of some days I just want to curl up in a ball and hibernate. Or cry. I did 5 miles the other day and it was long. Then I thought of you. Damn.
Brit -- you have battled more than most of us ever will. You do it with grace, perseverance, and as a strong mother. Awesome.
thom is always so encouraging. She's the board cheerleader and I love that!
Pretty much everyone who has done an ironman impresses me! chw57, trigal, kams, joenali, etc I know I missed someone, sorry!
I think ktzmoh is adorable and always looks like she's having so much fun in her race pictures. I'm kind of jealous how good you looked in the ones you shared on FB today.
I feel like I've become such a sporadic poster but I really love and miss all of you. I should start coming around regularly for a dose of inspiration again.
I'm going to re-visit this in awhile and try to see who didn't get tagged. I know I have stories or thank you's for everyone who posts who semi-regular at all, and you all deserve a shout out.
In the meantime, let me just say dude, jene. I have NO idea how you ran a marathon several months pregnant. I am so exhausted at the end of some days I just want to curl up in a ball and hibernate. Or cry. I did 5 miles the other day and it was long. Then I thought of you. Damn.
Brit -- you have battled more than most of us ever will. You do it with grace, perseverance, and as a strong mother. Awesome.
Ha, I wish I could say that I was further along, but I was only 8 weeks on marathon day. I found out exactly one month before the race and I think I told H&F 2 agonizing days later
I feel like I've become such a sporadic poster but I really love and miss all of you. I should start coming around regularly for a dose of inspiration again.
We haven't forgotten you
Once upon a time, I think it had to have been December 2013, we were running the same paces and had similar goals. I had just run a 1:50 half and wanted to break 4:00 at an upcoming marathon. I want to say you were right at the same place.
And then, despite med school and residency and every other crazy amazing thing you had going on in your life, you beat the hell out of those paces! Now you are literally tasting a bq, which is 3:35 for us I think? Just amazing. I've always been really impressed by the way you just surged.
I have lots more, but I'm in the middle of bath and getting dinner for the girls, so I will revisit this later tonight. I have lots of love to spread
Post by secretlyevil on Aug 20, 2015 19:56:44 GMT -5
The whole board is great. It's inspiring to see everyone's personal journey. When I have questions, everyone is great to offer their take from personal experience. It's a nice place to hang.
Ok, I'm back for more and I'm sure I'll have more to add later:
The Houston Ks are something special, too. katinthehatfinallykrisb & texassmith. I feel like they have so much FUN together and that spills over onto the board. I love their energy, and am impressed by the way they do it while also being super involved moms and taking care of business.
cinco & runblondie26 blow me away in similar ways. Both exceptionally fast but yet so approachable and kind, and again, are doing it all while taking care of little ones, with busy spouses. I really appreciate both of you.
sadlebred cycling is so incredibly technical, and the learning curve so steep, that I just feel like it has got to be such a test of patience to answer so many of the same questions on what, over the years, probably seems like a broken record. You are so dedicated and experienced. Thanks for putting up with me and all of the other people who have navigated cycling during their time on the board.
thom you are the most thoughtful poster. I can just feel kindness radiating from your words, and you are a breath of fresh air. I feel like I know that if any of us needed a shoulder, you'd be there, and that has been a consistent thing with you for as many years as I've been around.
coconutbug is the absolute biggest sandbagger on the planet. Did you guys know she's done multiple ironmans? Has an exceptionally prestigious education? I won't mention her job, but trust me when I say it is incredible. And she has kids and a husband who is also incredibly busy, yet she is so approachable, kind, and encouraging. I can't believe she talks to lowly old me :-p
Everyone on here is wonderful in their own way be it that they are dedicated, speedy, encouraging, etc, etc, etc... I am amazed whenever I meet any of you in person you are equally as nice and humble as you appear on here. I do feel like I need to call out lb2006 for being one of the sweetest and selfless person I have ever met. Not only did she book Kiawah, offer up her home, but she also made an extra trip to the airport to get little old me so I could spend an extra night with my baby.
jeneWines Not WhinesMusheCallingAllAngelshannahbkatandkevin I feel like we could go sit together and chat about our kids and running and eat too much delicious food and laugh for hours. You're all impressive to me on an H&F level, but more than anything I feel like we have similarities beyond that as well, even though we don't really talk about it quite so much on here.
shauni27 you are such a perfect blend of beauty and humor and brains and sweetness. I enjoy who you are so much! I can't wait to "meet" tiny Shauni baby!
reginaphalange72 & blndsnbrdr you two are just beyond. What I actually think is more badass than the gajillion miles you guys run, is that you both have the confidence to just stop or ease up when things aren't just right. I feel like that's such an impressive quality in sport and in life. Smart ambition.
joenali you crack me up. I am so impressed by your persistance and tenacity. I know how hard it must have been to go from ironman to sidelined with injury, and you've kept a positive attitude about it for far longer than I could have.
kams --I love it that you are writing so beautifully about everyone. It takes insight to do that, and a big heart. I have to add I think the most exciting day I ever "spent" here on H&F was following you & Chw during ironman.
I keep jumping back on while I'm Nursing the baby. She's having trouble going down which means I'm finding a lot of sporadic time
brit you're such a fearless leader. You're an incredible example of positivity. I love how bold you were to move across the world with a child, and the way you seem to embrace life and your abilities. I wish I could sup yoga with you in Dubai
trigal you have been such an amazing resource for me. I remember just reading your emails over and over to calm my nerves before ironman. Thanks for being so willing to help and be a comforting force for me.
zoidberg your patience through this years-long ordeal is amazing to me. I'm so happy that you're able to get back to the things you love, and I'm excited to have you back here so we can do some of them together! You are so smart and so fun and my fave taco date.
I just want to add an aside, that I can't possibly tag every single poster, but that you all are a part of this community that is so special and encouraging for me and I appreciate everyone. I hate to leave anyone out, but also feel like I have such great thoughts about all of you that I have to share as much as I can while I'm just sitting in my rocking chair
kams that's so nice of you to say! I can't tell you how many times I have cried over all of this! So many times! I have to stay positive or I'd be a wreck!
When I have a few moments when I'm not on my phone I will spread some more love!!
Post by shellfish26 on Aug 21, 2015 7:05:02 GMT -5
I don't know where to begin!
thom- I've always thought that you have the perfect balance in life. I truly admire the life of a farmer and your ability to maintain work and training. Plus cute cows and beautiful scenery makes me want you to adopt me.
taratru- When I think about who inspired me and motivated me most to run a marathon, it's definitely you.
@vtcupcake- You're just the best and I cannot wait to have you in my 'hood.
shauni27- This is totally NH&FR, but you have the greatest smile, and it's so exciting to see that you're about to pass that along to a kid!
reginaphalange72 and blndsnbrdr- even though I haven't caught the ultra bug (yet?), if I do, it's because of you both.
joenali- I'm totally cheering for you as you make your comeback!
I literally cannot think to tag everyone right now, it is not in my brain, but know this, and know I MEAN it: You are all so kind, inspiring and inspirational. Those who have run marathons, done tri's, biked your ass off, throw weights around, done an IRONMAN. Christ. Seriously, holy crap. And very time I come in here with a complaint or a fear or need some sort of lifting up, you all do so without thinking at all and just support me in whatever way I need.
It is beyond wonderful to have this group of women in "my life." I do not race or push myself as hard or as often as most of you, and I likely never will, so I don't always feel like I should be "going here" but you all make me feel so welcome always.
I want more than anything to be able to afford a get together with all of you for a weekend of fun and fitness. Truly.
And thom !!!!! HOW DID I MISS YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! CONGRATS, LADY FRIEND! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU
It is beyond wonderful to have this group of women in "my life." I do not race or push myself as hard or as often as most of you, and I likely never will, so I don't always feel like I should be "going here" but you all make me feel so welcome always.
This is the BEST thing about this board. I feel like I fit in even though I probably shouldn't. LOL We celebrate all accomplishments here, and I feel like we all recognize that we are all doing our own thing.
I also want to tell mrs.jacinthe that I think she is amazing. I am sorry that you are going through such a trying time, and I hope there are brighter days ahead. I am so amazed by the distance swimming that you do, and if I ever have the balls to do a mile+ OWS it will be because of you.
I literally cannot think to tag everyone right now, it is not in my brain, but know this, and know I MEAN it: You are all so kind, inspiring and inspirational. Those who have run marathons, done tri's, biked your ass off, throw weights around, done an IRONMAN. Christ. Seriously, holy crap. And very time I come in here with a complaint or a fear or need some sort of lifting up, you all do so without thinking at all and just support me in whatever way I need.
It is beyond wonderful to have this group of women in "my life." I do not race or push myself as hard or as often as most of you, and I likely never will, so I don't always feel like I should be "going here" but you all make me feel so welcome always.
I want more than anything to be able to afford a get together with all of you for a weekend of fun and fitness. Truly.
And thom !!!!! HOW DID I MISS YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! CONGRATS, LADY FRIEND! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU
The Houston Ks are something special, too. katinthehatfinallykrisb & texassmith. I feel like they have so much FUN together and that spills over onto the board. I love their energy, and am impressed by the way they do it while also being super involved moms and taking care of business.
Yes, we are pretty fun
But really, they are awesome and amazing and I'm so thankful I met them (way back when via TN).
In the meantime, let me just say dude, jene. I have NO idea how you ran a marathon several months pregnant. I am so exhausted at the end of some days I just want to curl up in a ball and hibernate. Or cry. I did 5 miles the other day and it was long. Then I thought of you. Damn.
For real jene. Pregnancy instantly makes me feel like a 300lb chain smoker. I can't imagine running a marathon a few months pregnant.
Like running your dairy farm isn't strenuous enough thom, you somehow find the energy to run marathons on top of it. Not only do you survive, but thrive and keep getting faster.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Post by reginaphalange72 on Aug 21, 2015 11:13:26 GMT -5
Congratulations thom! I missed that announcement as well. And I also find you to be an incredible inspiration when it comes to hard work and dedication. I don't know how you do it all.
And kams, you are the sweetest. I just adore you and all your awesomeness.
reginaphalange72 & blndsnbrdr you two are just beyond. What I actually think is more badass than the gajillion miles you guys run, is that you both have the confidence to just stop or ease up when things aren't just right. I feel like that's such an impressive quality in sport and in life. Smart ambition.
Thanks. I needed this right now. Have to go back to the doctor for a follow up on my foot this afternoon and I'm fairly certain she'll send me for an MRI tonight. Chances of it being okay for the 100 miler in 4 weeks aren't looking so great. But I keep telling myself, worst-case scenario, I'll defer to next year and be even better prepared.
I thought of two things from the other thread, so I'm putting them in here to participate in both.
I feel like I need to call out wambam, for all of the crazy shit she does. I love her hoops posts! I love how she jumps into all kinds of different things head-on, just to make H&F interesting.
I also feel like venice2007 needs a shout out. Girl is logging some seriously huge & consistent miles, for no other purpose than to better herself and do something nice for others. Every week she just keeps knocking out those miles to work towards her goal. I'm 75% marathon training, and I have had no where near the consistency or volume that she has had for the first part of this year. It's very inspiring.
ETA: Oh! I'm also giving lb2006 some love. She is just the sweetest, most genuine person you could ever meet. She always cracks me up. She is also the reason that I have been able to meet so many of your wonderful ladies. She rocks.
I have secret crushes on so many ladies here that I can't possibly tag you all. I feel like everyone here is just blazing their own huge trail of awesomesauce and I LOVE getting to come along for the ride.
And I have to say to the whole community the support that you all threw my way during that marathon made me cry real tears. I showed my husband and he was blown away by the cheerleading.
Let me just say that Charleston is going to be epic. We need team singlets. For real.