tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post1239356072673786229..comments2008-04-22T09:56:08.266-07:00katieonoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-78137543978491809902008-04-22T09:56:00.000-07:002008-04-22T09:56:00.000-07:00You RAN 8 miles, that is insanity, I mean wonderous ;). WOW, that really is great!!! <BR/><BR/>You know, even though you are a sassy size 6 now, you could blog about your running escapades. Just a thought...<BR/>Your running has inspired so many. Now I personally don't run, nor do I ever plan too (too dangerous for me, I fall just walking barefoot), but I love hearing about you running after the crazy toddler and in the snow etc. <BR/><BR/>So just in case you are reconsidering your decision to stop blogging, or having SS withdrawals (like so many of us). Running posts are great :) (like my subtlety?)swizzlepophttp://swizzlepop.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-53158697124845238022008-04-08T08:53:00.000-07:002008-04-08T08:53:00.000-07:00You are all so awesome. Thanks for your comments.<BR/><BR/>Mrs F: Fry sauce = a little bit of heaven in the form of mayo mixed with ketchup or barbeque sauce. It's better than it sounds.<BR/><BR/>stephanie. YAY! Just remember, if you're having a hard time just go slower. When i started running people could speedwalk way faster than me!katieohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-26345688536646969732008-04-08T08:33:00.000-07:002008-04-08T08:33:00.000-07:00okay, so i had to come back and say this: yesterday i dragged myself out the door for a run at 4:30. i totally almost just made it a "power walk" day, but then i remembered your post and how you just ran until you felt good. and while I didn't go do THAT, it did motivate me enough to get in a good run. thanks!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13298300731989964522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-54082411530010212222008-04-08T06:37:00.000-07:002008-04-08T06:37:00.000-07:00You are one bad mamma jamma! 8 miles!! Awesome! <BR/><BR/>I've heard lots of people say the best time to run is when you just don't feel great---it'll get those endorphins going and make you feel better. The half is going to be NOTHING for you if you are already up to 8 miles! Some people only run 10 miles once before their half-marathon and you are almost there.<BR/><BR/>"Begetable" is one of my favorite words. :-)RunnerMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256586100139898901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-75192817240643409482008-04-08T06:34:00.000-07:002008-04-08T06:34:00.000-07:008 MILES!!!! You are a total rockstar! You are such a huge inspiartion! I love the saggy bottom photo, too funny and what a great feeling. I have some pants like that too, and the best part is remembering that they were tight a couple of months ago ;) BTW the mental pic of the toddler walking with the stroller attached and snorting at his brothers made me snort too!emmyjwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081167445269878399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-58813062664040928792008-04-08T05:39:00.000-07:002008-04-08T05:39:00.000-07:00WHOA!!! Check out the saggy a$$ on those jeans below!! Congrats Momma! It is OBVIOUS how hard you're working!<BR/><BR/>And eight miles? WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!ThickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01933349763585424365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-10566160179949457772008-04-07T20:50:00.000-07:002008-04-07T20:50:00.000-07:00You're a total badass! You kick ass.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12013504768642605916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-16128539475683223742008-04-07T20:24:00.000-07:002008-04-07T20:24:00.000-07:00First off what in tarnation is fry sauce?!?<BR/><BR/>8 miles?! I am suitably impressed.Mrs Furioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18082932653215907248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-4494847420892789392008-04-07T18:14:00.000-07:002008-04-07T18:14:00.000-07:00Sagan, I've heard the same kinds of things. Free days really work for me ONLY when I'm 98.9% on plan the rest of the week. My body really does get trained to get used to more nutritious food. But if I pick here and there through the week, it end up being just a day to eat poorly...it makes it harder for me to get back on the wagon...so yes- I'm a big fan of the free day. it's also really convenient for family gatherings and such...I never feel guilty or "bad" for eating with everyone else. I find the planned splurge works a lot better than the occasional one because it's much easier for me to keep track of.katieohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-80131610690760844242008-04-07T17:37:00.000-07:002008-04-07T17:37:00.000-07:00Good job on the run! About the free days, do you find that they help you to stay on track? I've heard some people say that it's super beneficial but for other people it just seems as though the free day turns into a day of binging. What's your take on it compared to not having a free day?Sagan Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-87314754427918634512008-04-07T16:56:00.000-07:002008-04-07T16:56:00.000-07:00Katieo: You should be carrying the torch! Way to go on the 8miles. The weather here has finally made it possible to run again. I ran 2 miles and walked 2 miles the other day and thought I was going to spew a lung. I mark it down to A for effort even if I now only have one lung. You're making all of us jealous, you should be proud.Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14513430020349293301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-36809246215024146262008-04-07T16:39:00.000-07:002008-04-07T16:39:00.000-07:00That's what is so amazing about the body. It adapts. Once it starts getting used to all the clean living, the Free days aren't as much fun anymore, for the good. I think the idea of the Free day is more appealing than the reality. <BR/><BR/>Awesome that you could run 8 miles after that food fest! That's dedication.Stephanie Quilaohttp://www.backinskinnyjeans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-2356299279086860282008-04-07T14:45:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:45:00.000-07:008 miles is huge! Congratulations!!!JessiferSeabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011040052433366321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-39160564079306581102008-04-07T14:25:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:25:00.000-07:00Awesome! I'm thoroughly impressed and inspired. :)Susanhttp://nutritionfitnesslife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-56773784912179157962008-04-07T14:16:00.001-07:002008-04-07T14:16:00.001-07:00Woohoo! you're an animal! (just had to be different!) Seriously 8 miles is great. I know when I ran 8 miles (eh hem) I finally felt like an athlete. Good for you. now let's talk about shoe endorsements...Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447302746208359404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-11528316056446890122008-04-07T14:16:00.000-07:002008-04-07T14:16:00.000-07:00You are a machine indeed! Way to rock that run!Amuldoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867078548248609006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-85371383864794057572008-04-07T13:41:00.000-07:002008-04-07T13:41:00.000-07:00I can do no more than echo everyone else (my Dances With Wolves name? Runs If CHASED. So Im totally impressed) and say that girlfriend you ARE A MACHINE.<BR/><BR/><BR/>M.MizFithttp://www.mizfitonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-23600872368803018732008-04-07T12:30:00.000-07:002008-04-07T12:30:00.000-07:00Passing up cake AND running 8 miles? Sainthood awaits you, my dear!<BR/><BR/>I wanted a hamburger for one hot minute until I conjured all sorts of lovely images of <I>"Persistent cramps and bloating"</I>. Um, no thanks!<BR/><BR/>Glad the run took care of that burger!Glamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16540050985010787833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-82190965330600488652008-04-07T12:02:00.000-07:002008-04-07T12:02:00.000-07:00Saweeet! Nice job. That is something I have always dreamed of being able to do.<BR/><BR/>On a side note .. oops got the wrong book, I got Eating for Life not Body for Life. So now I have to go back and get the other one! Dork!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16821245532511885309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-49600834712232136412008-04-07T09:53:00.000-07:002008-04-07T09:53:00.000-07:00Eight miles? Whoa!<BR/><BR/>And I love the way you balance the occasional indulgence with a bunch of blanched begetables and a long run.<BR/><BR/>I'm way impressed!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-46945249795991639482008-04-07T09:26:00.000-07:002008-04-07T09:26:00.000-07:00oh my gosh. i am jealous, amazed, and inspired all at once.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13298300731989964522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-30855550488952783352008-04-07T09:01:00.000-07:002008-04-07T09:01:00.000-07:00You ROCK! I wish I could run 8 miles. I suck at running.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443312525591908741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-83110512614846016762008-04-07T08:38:00.000-07:002008-04-07T08:38:00.000-07:00You are just killing it with the running, I love it!Scrumpy's Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12963135920577462855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-16596261295483253622008-04-07T07:59:00.000-07:002008-04-07T07:59:00.000-07:00Holy moly 8 miles? You are amazing!!Carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316331427936427121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273626551966856778.post-47595835589409556612008-04-07T07:55:00.000-07:002008-04-07T07:55:00.000-07:00Wow! Color me impressed. 8 miles is HUGE! Way to go Katieo!<BR/><BR/>I had a burger and fries this weekend too but it didn't make me sick. But I love that it motivated you to plan out your weekly meals.Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128442364616488882noreply@blogger.com