tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post5092114431667138313..comments2023-11-05T11:44:40.480+00:00Comments on Run Petra Run!: BQ?Petrarunshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-7036739985007853182009-09-30T23:50:06.919+00:002009-09-30T23:50:06.919+00:00If you get a place in Boston, YOU TAKE IT.... You ...If you get a place in Boston, YOU TAKE IT.... You have no reason to feel like a failure. Petra... Don't be harsh to yourself... <br /><br />My sincere congratulations. Focus on your BQ and on overcoming the obstacles at the beginning of the race.... Just think on how close a DNF was and still you got your BQ. That requires courage my friend.lizzie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461437927126657873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-71749731105325147372009-09-30T23:33:26.115+00:002009-09-30T23:33:26.115+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.lizzie leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461437927126657873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-10191917767792838752009-09-30T20:47:20.744+00:002009-09-30T20:47:20.744+00:00Ok, wow on your 13 second BQ - i can't wait to...Ok, wow on your 13 second BQ - i can't wait to hear when it becomes OFFICIAL!!!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136959009114830309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-11879447030343994312009-09-30T20:44:01.448+00:002009-09-30T20:44:01.448+00:00Hi there! Just responding to your comment - thank...Hi there! Just responding to your comment - thanks so much! I am going to post on the wedding and upcoming race (yow!) very soon. I had so much fun with all of our mutual bloggers. I have to admit I've been a bad blog reader lately with all of the "stuff" happening lately so I need to catch up on your life!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136959009114830309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-54652910597991155902009-09-29T23:38:08.123+00:002009-09-29T23:38:08.123+00:00This is long overdue, since I have already emailed...This is long overdue, since I have already emailed with you but it bears saying again.......CONGRATULATIONS!<br /><br />I think Aron made a most excellent point. You did NOT give up. Those are the threads that you're made of, sister!Marathon Maritzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617226310522206108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-19393088669591042212009-09-28T20:05:26.113+00:002009-09-28T20:05:26.113+00:00I think you have qualified for Boston, by a hairsb...I think you have qualified for Boston, by a hairsbreadth. That's totally efficient although nervewracking, well done! Congrats, Petra!peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17284634727671648704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-35769757357396739122009-09-26T20:07:17.400+00:002009-09-26T20:07:17.400+00:00Wow, highs and lows.... Amazing that you BQ'd ...Wow, highs and lows.... Amazing that you BQ'd in the race you felt you failed in... isnt it ironic? (break into song here...) I think you've probably had a chance to reflect now and are probably feeling better about your performance. You've got to be feeling proud of your determination to keep at the race after seeking the medical tent. You've my admiration, but I hope you skive off the marathon and join us for a little 10k WWFOR!Drusyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06001637026467839953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-10676654064593603352009-09-25T17:11:20.746+00:002009-09-25T17:11:20.746+00:00Petra your race reports always give me goosebumps!...Petra your race reports always give me goosebumps!!!!! CONGRATS! you fought hard and you did it!!! I sometimes this PR and especially a BQ are so much better when you fight hard and it doesn't go exactly as planned. If all races went smoothly and as planned I don't think we'd keep coming back for more :)<br /><br />In terms of doing another marathon so close together I say take your time and just let this one soak in a bit before you make a decision. <br /><br />CONGRATS again! Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-50986266068441615362009-09-25T12:41:43.275+00:002009-09-25T12:41:43.275+00:00now this is just how crazy we runners are. you acc...now this is just how crazy we runners are. you accomplished everything you went into berlin to do...but you're not happy about it because of a whole list of little glitches! petra...pat yourself on the back, celebrate, stop beating yourself up. you were GRAND! looking forward to further adventures.Michael Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958873310928434994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-92159386497551110342009-09-23T11:44:52.018+00:002009-09-23T11:44:52.018+00:00I think you know you've arrived as a runner wh...I think you know you've arrived as a runner when you can perform well at your absolute worst. Sounds like you've arrived to me.<br /><br />Congrats on the BQ! If you decide to run the Bizz, I agree with the others, make it a celebration...no pressure...running just for the pure joy of it is good therapy. It will help you remember why you run at all.Irish Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151722468428920504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-15642519433670032852009-09-22T17:38:44.110+00:002009-09-22T17:38:44.110+00:00congrats on the BQ!!! no matter how you look at it...congrats on the BQ!!! no matter how you look at it you still got there and thats the most important :) you did NOT give up, you are amazing!!! <br /><br />I think if you are going to run Bizz just run for FUN... I ran SD 4 weeks after Eugene (which I felt was my worse race ever) and SD was my PW by a lot, but I totally gained back the love of the marathon by just running it with no expectations and helping out my friends. Be careful though, it does take a toll on your body.<br /><br />CONGRATS again, you are amazing :)Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-44954142340309602162009-09-22T12:00:26.618+00:002009-09-22T12:00:26.618+00:00Congrats on the BQ! You sure know how to finish a ...Congrats on the BQ! You sure know how to finish a race :) Maybe whatever hit you is related to the quick travel?<br /><br />I would run the other race since you already registered but feel free to take it easy and enjoy it. The way I understand a BQ is that it is valid for a period of time regardless of how bad you do in subsequent races, so your Berlin BQ should get you into Boston regardless of what happens next!EndorphinBuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122842317916411387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-74075623754769713512009-09-21T17:07:51.098+00:002009-09-21T17:07:51.098+00:00Well, I know Boston has qualifying times, but I...Well, I know Boston has qualifying times, but I'm reasonably sure the race officials don't need it to be pretty for it to count. Who cares how you got there... the simple point is that you got there.<br /><br />I see the CA marathon as a celebration of the amazing feat you accomplished. Enjoy the distance, don't go too crazy, and have fun w/ the people you're with. You didn't get to celebrate the Berlin marathon, so this will be a good race to celebrate--a victory lap!Road Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185561385105959496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-30364686244739507032009-09-21T14:49:13.696+00:002009-09-21T14:49:13.696+00:00can we please pause for JUST A MOMENT and take sto...can we please pause for JUST A MOMENT and take stock of what you did yesterday??? <br /><br />WOMAN, YOU BQ'D!!! While having a crap race...and WALKING!!!!!<br /><br />HOLY HOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Bizz? whatever! who cares?!!<br /><br />HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! take some time and revel!!!!jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105083650427355181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-59238437095535470022009-09-21T14:10:57.470+00:002009-09-21T14:10:57.470+00:00Congratulations! You have BQed.
I'm so proud ...Congratulations! You have BQed.<br /><br />I'm so proud of you! You accomplished your goal!<br /><br />As far as Bizz Johnson... If you're going to be in California anyway (which you are) and you're already registered (which you are) why not cruise through it for fun. <br /><br />Celebrate your Berlin race and run Bizz.Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542368231175080980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-66421085802823027002009-09-21T13:46:36.758+00:002009-09-21T13:46:36.758+00:00Congrats on finishing!
I'm in no position to...Congrats on finishing! <br /><br />I'm in no position to give out advice, so I won't, but I can say that I'm amazed at how you push yourself. You are a true inspiration.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600558507626163470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-62457139470981293822009-09-21T13:37:02.625+00:002009-09-21T13:37:02.625+00:00Congratulations! Despite all the negative things t...Congratulations! Despite all the negative things that popped up you overcame them for your BQ. One of my favorite quotes is, "you have to make the mind run the body." You did that and "WON".<br /><br />Great race report!<br /><br />I attempt my BQ in 3 weeks. Hope to see you there!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727357450244226274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-20193970744851278312009-09-21T13:34:19.023+00:002009-09-21T13:34:19.023+00:00All over the place indeed!
I think it was just a ...All over the place indeed!<br /><br />I think it was just a bad day, and LOTS of US folks regrettably have them on race day.<br /><br />I think if you get the confirmation that you're going to Beantown, you should bag the Bizz. Rest up - you deserve it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516566884075321281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-11425274055001143882009-09-21T13:26:24.252+00:002009-09-21T13:26:24.252+00:00CONGRATULATIONS, Petra!!!
I know it's not the...CONGRATULATIONS, Petra!!!<br /><br />I know it's not the way you wanted (does sound like you experienced some heat exhaustion symptoms) but you hung in there, finished the race and still met your BQ goal. Truly incredible!<br /><br />Most large race results are not official for a short period of time in order to allow those who had timing issues to get them straightened out. Do not worry. You have BQ'd. <br /><br />And as for Bizz, I would say if you've already signed up for it and are making the trip to California anyway, plan on running it purely for fun and to celebrate your BQ. I find esp. after a tough race that I need to run another one soon to rejuvenate my mind and spirit, to regain confidence and love for running. And Bizz sounds like the perfect place to do it with the beautiful forest and softer trail surface. Of course, the overarching factor should be how you feel by race day. So take care and do what you can to recover fast.ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053212617661204063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-64609253914628069492009-09-21T13:15:44.355+00:002009-09-21T13:15:44.355+00:00Congratulations Petra on a hard-fought BQ.
I per...Congratulations Petra on a hard-fought BQ. <br /><br />I personally couldn't run two marathons so close together but many people do it. I say save your legs for Boston. <br /><br />You did great out there this weekend. Rest up and recovery and enjoy your accomplishment. :) I'm so proud of you!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-87205043950097815922009-09-21T13:12:52.275+00:002009-09-21T13:12:52.275+00:001. Your preparation was very good and you describe...1. Your preparation was very good and you describe what seem to be fever-like symptoms, i.e. shivers/nauseous etc<br />2. You sat down at one point, but still managed to get yourself back out there<br />3.Your pre-race goal was to qualify for Boston. Despite 1 and 2 above, you did it. <br />4. Don't decide on whether or not to run Bizz Johnson. Gte some rest and some clarity around what you have just achieved.<br />5. The situation is actually quite good. Sometimes bad races teach us more about ourselves than the easy ones. You will be stronger for this.<br />6. See you in Boston :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-46707496863276260652009-09-21T12:49:54.950+00:002009-09-21T12:49:54.950+00:00Tough race days are hard to handle as is, so I can...Tough race days are hard to handle as is, so I can imagine the gamut of feelings that came over you on this day. But here you are, and you made it! The very fact that you pulled yourself out of that chair goes to show you that you have it in you no matter what! Congratulations once again! Will be cheering you on for Boston!nylisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12482168148750655153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-11501147950438379262009-09-21T11:32:59.869+00:002009-09-21T11:32:59.869+00:00Wow Petra, good job! Am v. impressed and glad can...Wow Petra, good job! Am v. impressed and glad can keep up with you - have not seen you in so long :( Am looking in my TCM books trying to figure you out - come to uni for a full sesh and I can ask the profs!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568405603485757133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34732546.post-29180524103180089802009-09-21T11:13:27.474+00:002009-09-21T11:13:27.474+00:00Congrats on your BQ! Sorry I have been absent lat...Congrats on your BQ! Sorry I have been absent lately from Blogland....but your race report is fantastic...it gets right to the point - no fluff.<br /><br />It is amazing you finished so well in spite of how you felt and the crowded start. You are amazing!!!<br /><br />As for the other race - don't run it out of "guilt" that somehow you didn't run Berlin so well. Run it, perhaps, to enjoy it now that you have the BQ in the bag. Just a thought!MarathonChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514736136940315768noreply@blogger.com