PastaQueen - Comments on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Domestic Chicky commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 15:45:35 -0500

By Domestic Chicky]]> Awesome! I just found your blog a couple of days ago, and I have been excited to see how your day went. You are inspiring and I can't wait to read more!

Deanna

Katharine commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 15:50:26 -0500

By Katharine]]> Seriously wonderful! Three hundred cheers for PQ!!!!

anji commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 15:59:22 -0500

By anji]]> Fantastic!
Sucks about the bagels though... but - I wonder how much space they'd need for 35 000 bagels? That'd be a lot of junk in the trunk :D

jancd commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:21 -0500

By jancd]]> You just look gorgeous in that picture holding the medal. Way to go!

Crazylady commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:11:36 -0500

By Crazylady]]> Well done you!!!!! Very very impressive!

Sonya commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:13:36 -0500

By Sonya]]> We're not worthy!! What a great idea to put that sign on the back of your shirt! And, once again, you don't even look like you just finished a grueling race.

CONGRATS!! HUGE CONGRATS!!!

Can't wait to hear about the book launch next.

Laura commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:16:22 -0500

By Laura]]> Long time reader (possibly a first- or second-time commenter) here who is seriously proud of you for doing this. Way to go!!!!!

Susannah commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:17:09 -0500

By Susannah]]> PQ, you are just freakin' RADIANT in that photo! I smiled all the way through your post - what an accomplishment!

Cathy commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:18:00 -0500

By Cathy]]> Spectacular! Bravo! Bellissima! And you look radiant with your medal.

Christina commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:29:00 -0500

By Christina]]> Congratulations!!! That's fantastic. Go PQ!

Laura commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:38:54 -0500

By Laura]]> Great report, Jennette! I know, I couldn't believe how sticky it was at mile 10. Yuck. I did love reading the back's of people's shirts. There were some really funny ones. I saw a "Runaway Bride" and she had a veil sewn to the back of her cap. A couple of "Drinkers with a Running Problem." And, the best t-shirt ever (besides yours =), a Dunder Mifflin race shirt from "The Office" episode where Michael organizes a 5k rabies awareness fun-run race for the cure. I had a good laugh at that.

And you are GORGEOUS in your last photo. Look at your flat abs! I would kill for that tummy.

You gonna run this again next year? We will seriously have to find each other if you do. And I couldn't hear you and thought you said "F" on the phone, otherwise if I'd known it was "S" I probabaly would have figured out a way to find you since I was just a couple corrals back in "U." There's always next year, though, right?!

Hope you are enjoying your success today!

Fooled commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:47:50 -0500

By Fooled]]> Wow, you are so amazing. And you look so cool in that picture.

Heather commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:50:29 -0500

By Heather]]> Congrats! Way to go!!!

Morgan commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:01:09 -0500

By Morgan]]> Awesome job! You have done some amazing things. I will eat a bagel in your honor now.

Lisa commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:01:26 -0500

By Lisa]]> Good for you!

Are you pleased with your time?

sheila commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:25:23 -0500

By sheila]]> Congrats - I think this is my first time commenting but I've been reading for a long time. I was thinking about you all day yesterday & wondering how it went. You look GREAT in your picture.

I live in Indy & when I watched the local news I kept looking for you in the shots from the Mini. I know, 35,000 people, but still, I had to try & spot you!

Looking forward to hearing about the party afterwards too!

adrienne commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:26:46 -0500

By adrienne]]> Congratulations! I'm proud to know someone so dedicated to achieving their goals. You're inspiring!

Kyle commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:27:00 -0500

By Kyle]]> So proud of you! You are awesome, but you know that already. I was thinking of you yesterday wondering how the big run was going.

Still anxiously awaiting my book to make it to Chile. My mom tells me it's a great read, so I can't wait!!!

PastaQueen commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:34:20 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> I'm pretty pleased. I was aiming for 2:30, so I was only three and a half minutes behind. Considering that I'd never run that long in warm weather, I think I did pretty well.

lmg commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:37:01 -0500

By lmg]]> You're awesome!!!!!!!

Melissa commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:55:37 -0500

By Melissa]]> Fantastic! I just finished reading your book, which I really enjoyed. I'm so proud of you. I know you've heard this a million times, but you are an inspiration. Amazing! And, yes, you did look awesome in your picture.

Jenn commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:03:33 -0500

By Jenn]]> Hooray! Well done you! I love seeing your half marathon time in your sidebar!

This reminds me so much of running my half in February, though you were a bit nicer when you finished. I took of my shoes, handed them to my sister and said "Did you talk me into this? I hate you."

Congrats and way to go and all that good stuff. Can't wait to hear about your next great adventure.

Marla commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:19:54 -0500

By Marla]]> Hooray! Congratulations!

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Kate T commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:20:56 -0500

By Kate T]]> Way to go PQ! I loved seeing your picture at the end with your medal. You look so proud and SKINNY!

I'm halfway through your book (I thought Amazon would NEVER send it!) and thoroughly enjoying your journey to a newer, healthier you.

As a long-term reader of this blog, keep on keepin' on.

Kate

KL commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:27:13 -0500

By KL]]> Wow, that's a fantastic day! I found your blog a little while ago and have been furiously reading through your archives, while starting to run a little bit myself. A half-marathon is amazing - well done!

ps: I don't think your sign on your back is cheesy at all - if I'd been running it'd have motivated me (and made me want to buy your book!)

dietgirl commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:34:15 -0500

By dietgirl]]> That is just bloody brilliant... congratulations PQ :)

Heather commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:35:45 -0500

By Heather]]> How amazing! Go you!

dietgirl commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:36:25 -0500

By dietgirl]]> (forgot to say your ad on your back is pure GENIUS :) I walked that half marathon distance yesterday and thought of you running the same, and it just blew me away to think of running such a distance. WOO to the HOO! )

Kristin commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:46:36 -0500

By Kristin]]> Congratulations! And welcome to the world of post-race cinnamon rolls. I started that tradition after my first half marathon and have allowed it to trickle down to 15Ks, 10Ks, etc. I have become a connoisseur of cinnamon rolls in cities throughout the northwest! (I usually share with my mom.) Anyhow, I hope you don't give up the races and running now that you've accomplished your goal. Running is such an egalitarian sport (it doesn't matter if you're fast or slow) and the races are fun way to hang with a running crowd and add to your t-shirt wardrobe! (Plus, we're burning 100+ calories every mile, no matter how slow the pace.) So don't think of your half marathon accomplishment as a finish--it's just a beginning!

sara commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:54:56 -0500

By sara]]> A huge congratulations! Loser of half-your-weight; book author; mini-marathon runner. What an overachiever (he-he). Well done. Seriously.

Oh~ and your back sign--very clever.

Boilergrad1993 commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:55:57 -0500

By Boilergrad1993]]> CONGRATS PQ!!! I can't imagine how proud you must be of how far you've come and what you accomplished yesterday. That picture with the medal is fantastic!! You don't even look winded. I can't wait to hear about the book release signing.

Meagan commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:07:59 -0500

By Meagan]]> Awesome!!! You are my hero.

Amanda commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:15:31 -0500

By Amanda]]> I love the sign on your back. I'm not to the jogging stage yet, still at a slow walk, but when I walk the trails at a nearby park, I often end up following the same person for a while and read what ever slogan is on the back of their shirt anyway, so it's great advertisement.
And, the mailman brought me a great surprise yesterday, my copy of your book arrived! I read it all last night, and laughed out loud at your humorous approach. I even woke my husband up a few times to read snippets to him.
Amanda

Andrew is getting fit commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:17:03 -0500

By Andrew is getting fit]]> You are a legend! Well done. I hope that cinnamon roll tasted good. You definitely earned it.

It makes you think though. You've come a long way and there's no going back. :)

Julie commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:25:27 -0500

By Julie]]> I seriously have tears in my eyes and some on my cheeks. You are such an inspiration!

america commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 19:39:21 -0500

By america]]> I am not your mom.
I am not even a close friend.
But even I am proud of you!

Catherine commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:06:10 -0500

By Catherine]]> Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's amazing. I am officially 2 weeks behind you on everything, you did a 5km 2 weeks before me, 10km 2 weeks before me, and now a half two weeks before me! I did 19km today. so close

Thanks for all the inspiration.

MamaMaven commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:48:01 -0500

By MamaMaven]]> Freaking amazing! Congrats on your race. You may have been tired but your face is beaming with your medal. Bummer on the much coveted bagel!

Ashley commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:09:03 -0500

By Ashley]]> Wow...your post made me cry there at the end! I've been where you were a couple of years ago, and just had a baby, I'm not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm trying to figure out how to juggle a 8 month old and exercising and eating right. Fast food is so much...well, faster and easier than making a nutritous meal, but you give me inspiration! Way to go! All the fat girls out there are applauding you (and wishing we were you for a moment!). LOL (oh, btw, I need to get your book for inspiration!)

julie commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:12:18 -0500

By julie]]> CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm proud too! I got teary eyed reading your story! You look Fabulous! Having just completed a 5k today a 1/2 marathon sounds impossible...I am so proud of you!

Pam commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:14:37 -0500

By Pam]]> Wow! You did so great! What an inspiration you are --- I'm training for a half marathon in October (I'll be walking) and your story makes me anxious to experience it for myself.

Carm commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:31:18 -0500

By Carm]]> Congratulations on a job well done! And you look Fabulous in that photo!!

VerseFameBeauty commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:46:33 -0500

By VerseFameBeauty]]> Wow, congratulations!! I was smiling all the way through the post, so happy for you! And you definitely look quite awesome in the photo. :-)

Sandra commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:54:31 -0500

By Sandra]]> Congratulations you should be so very proud of yourself! I have been lurking for sometime but felt this deserved an acknowledgement, well done. Sandra, all the way from Perth Western Australia.

Shannon commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:57:11 -0500

By Shannon]]> Congratulations!!!! I completely agree about the food at the mini. It was horrible, and I was pissed. The booklet sure made it sound better. I read St. Francis Cookies and was excited. St. Francis needs to work on those cookies. I did not run 13 miles for some crappy cookie. I volunteered at a half marathon this morning and I was so jealous of their food. They had Panera Bagels, good cookies and Papa John's pizza. As a volunteer I got to enjoy all of these things and I did!

The Better Idiot commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:11:45 -0500

By The Better Idiot]]> That's awesome, congratulations! That books sign you had on your bacj was great too, good thinking.

zelda commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:12:08 -0500

By zelda]]> wheeeeeeeee!!! :) great job!

Elyse commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:33:31 -0500

By Elyse]]> Congrats...I ran a 15K yesterday - The Minnie Marathon...I thought I heard you mention it in your interview? Anyhow, this was my 3rd 15K and I have done 4 1/2s....But I only lost 75 pounds but have kept it off through Diet and Exercise for about 5 years....
Anyhow, Disney
announced, a new /12 marathon in March with a Princess Theme....think about it....the only bad part is I think I left your book at Disney....I guess I will need to get an autographed one to replace it - Elyse

Helen commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:51:04 -0500

By Helen]]> Congratulations, that is SO WONDERFUL!!!! I am totally in awe of you...I doubt if I could run 2 blocks. ;-)

And thank you for the photo where I can see exactly where you are in Indianapolis...I haven't been home in probably 10 years so I like catching glimpses...like when Hillary was in town and they kept showing all the downtown stuff. I won't tell you who I want you to vote for on Tuesday, but it's not anyone mentioned in this post... ;-)

Finally, I just got notification that your book has been shipped to me from Amazon! I am so excited to read it while lounging on the beach in Mexico in a few weeks. Yay!

Lance Breger commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:28:09 -0500

By Lance Breger]]> I RAN MY FIRST 5K Today! I almost HALF DIED....

congrats on your success and keep up the good work!

ani commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:41:27 -0500

By ani]]> Congratulations!!! I'm so incredibly in awe and inspired by your achievement.

You should be proud, no kidding it's awesome!!

Cindy commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:43:28 -0500

By Cindy]]> I am so happy for you ~ a top ten day is something to treasure, for sure! I am glad it all worked out so well...even the weather! What's next, PQ?

Rah commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:37:34 -0500

By Rah]]> Rah! Rah! Rah! CONGRATULATIONS, PQ. I kept checking in all day yesterday to see if we had heard anything, just like I would if it were a family member. Way to go!

Merrem commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:51:51 -0500

By Merrem]]> Way to go, PQ! That report rocked!

PastaQueen commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 01:24:34 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> You could put a sign on your back during the Moonwalk too. Just be sure to attach a flashlight behind your back so people will be able to read it in the dark :) Or use glow-in-the-dark paint!

Lisa commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:23:30 -0500

By Lisa]]> Yeah, the first few warm weather runs every year suck. Sounds like you held up well, all things considered.

jae commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:38:08 -0500

By jae]]> Jennette, you are so awesome! You did it! And you look amazing in that picture, you look so fit and tiny and just, well...awesome. Pats on the back from me for sure! :) ~j

kathy commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:38:25 -0500

By kathy]]> Helen - where in Mexico are you headed? I live on a Mexican beach and had given up hope of getting the book until famly arrives at Christmas. Feel free to email me!

kathy commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:39:45 -0500

By kathy]]> I usually don't follow the links when people post comments because it is usually spammy, but this is SRSLY funny! :)

kathy commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:42:31 -0500

By kathy]]> I have no words. Well, I obviously do...

What an incredible accomplishment! I got a little teary/tingly at the end there. I can't wait to hear about the triathalon!! :)

Shelladawn commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:55:43 -0500

By Shelladawn]]> Did you ever know that you're my hero.You're everything I would like to be,I can fly higher than an eagle,but you PastaQueen,you are the wind beneath my wings.You are so inspirational and look beautiful in the picture-you simply rawk.Congratulations.

weelittleme commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:02:00 -0500

By weelittleme]]> Congratulations!!!

+27 (83) 415 0330 commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:26:48 -0500

By +27 (83) 415 0330]]> Aw, you made me cry! I am so freaking proud of you! Do you have any idea what an incredible inspiration you are? I am also losing half my body weight and it's stories like yours that make me realize that I can do so much more than I ever imagined. Thanks PQ!

Debbi commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:40:50 -0500

By Debbi]]> Great recap, terrific photo, and I hope you're feeling better by now. I hope your first half-marathon isn't your last. Congratulations!

jane commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:12:18 -0500

By jane]]> Congratulations! What an accomplishment! You're truly an inspiration.

Joanne commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:25:39 -0500

By Joanne]]> Brilliant PQ, you rock as ever. I'm on the same path as yourself and read your blog for inspiration. My running bud Briony and I have just done the Belfast fun run this morning, a measly 5K, but we did it in 28 mins. Great atmosphere, come to Belfast and run. Next stop the local 10K. Now I want a bagel too.
PS I'm going to get your book...

zsazsa commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:47:40 -0500

By zsazsa]]> PQ, I started reading your blog over a year ago. Congratulations on your first 1/2 marathon. You inspired me to get off my butt and start the Couch to 5k program, and I am so glad I did. Good luck to you!

Debs commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:15:45 -0500

By Debs]]> Reading this actually just made me cry a little bit. The crying thing may also be to do with lots of stuff going on in my life, but still, I'm gonna give you the credit.

You really have done an amazing job.

I'm currently at 206lb, having started at 294lb. I'm six feet tall, so won't be losing as much as you, but I'm still exacited about almost reaching the point where I'lll have lost a third of my body weight.

Loey commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:21:13 -0500

By Loey]]> I am a giant geek, and actually got a little misty eyed. You should be so proud of yourself!!!!

Yay, PQ!!!!!

Deborah commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:53:11 -0500

By Deborah]]> I had tears of joy all through the article. You are a great inspiration to us all. I am awaiting the arrival of your book and really looking forward to the read.

Congratulations, "athlete."

Elizabeth commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:58:42 -0500

By Elizabeth]]> Congrats on finishing your first half marathon! I had the exact same thought about the Speedway... I could not believe how long 2.5 miles felt!!! :-) I was in corral "U" and I totally looked for your name... isn't it so convenient that they put your name on your bib? Alas, no luck, but anyway, congrats! What an accomplishment!! :-)

Mindy Higgins commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:16:27 -0500

By Mindy Higgins]]> How awesome! I actually got a little teary-eyed as I read your post and looked at your finish picture. I'm so proud of you!

deanna commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:17:15 -0500

By deanna]]> i actually cried while reading this. i know it may seem weird because i am only a reader of your blog, but i am so proud of you. weird... maybe? simply freakin awesome, you rock the kasbar!!! congrats!

Olivia commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:17:28 -0500

By Olivia]]> Hooray! Congratulations, PQ!

Ayesha97 commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:20:08 -0500

By Ayesha97]]> Congratulations!!!!

You have inspired me to get my butt in gear and start running. I'm a little more than halfway through the Couch to 5K plan.

Gaby commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:40:16 -0500

By Gaby]]> Go You! Congratulations. What a great achievement.
And seriously you look slim and fab. I'd forget about that whatever you say you need to lose. Can't see where you'd lose it from.

AKS commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:42:41 -0500

By AKS]]> Congratulations! When are you signing up for the next half marathon?

Bagels might be tasty, but after a long run like that, it's important to eat some protein for muscle recovery.

psychsarah commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:48:12 -0500

By psychsarah]]> Wow-it never ceases to amaze me how much I grin when I read about your success! The day that you actually got to half your weight, I was visiting my family and I actually jumped out my chair,s aid "woo hoo!" out loud, and made them come to see the pics and everything, because I was so excited for you! I'm at work today (so I have to contain myself a little more) but I am smiling like a fool, reading about your awesome race! Congrats to you!! I will think about you and this entry when I do my first 10k on Saturday. Thanks for the smiles and inspiration you athlete you!

Susan commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:08:59 -0500

By Susan]]> Congratulations! You must feel incredibly accomplished. You really did it!

I just started the couch to 5k program and I love it. I am on the third week and I just ran for 5 minutes straight last night. That is the first time in my entire life I have run for more than 90 seconds. It's exhilerating!

So, what's next PQ?

spy commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:19:48 -0500

By spy]]> Bravo! Right now I am giving you a standing ovation, clapping, and typing all at the same time! And I just finished your book. It was wonderful: funny, inspiring, insightful, an all-around good read.

radiosilents commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:23:18 -0500

By radiosilents]]> Le *sigh*

I am so enamoured of you! Congratulations! Hopefully, I'll be able to do the same thing next year. You really inspire me to hang on to that goal!

Bertie commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:39:02 -0500

By Bertie]]> WOW! You captured the story so well, that I felt like I was in the race right next to you! Congratulations- that is awesome!! YOU are awesome, just like that girl said:) WOW!! Just WOW!:)

Elyse commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:55:52 -0500

By Elyse]]> I did the Minnie 15K at Disney this past weekend - I am 75 lbs down and holding....5 years....Check out the Princess Half in March....the all women vibe is a blast!

Michelle in CA commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:58:20 -0500

By Michelle in CA]]> Race reports from people like us always make my eyes tear up. Congratulations!! I'm signed up for my first event, a sprint triathlon in June. Thanks for sharing and inspiring others, like me.

Laura commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:58:23 -0500

By Laura]]> You look so radiant, beautiful and the picture of health in that last picture. Congratulations on EVERYTHING!!

PastaQueen commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:02:36 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> Oh, maybe that's why my muscles are still sore.

Danielle commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:05:44 -0500

By Danielle]]> CONGRATS, PQ!
Seriously, I am so proud.
I told myself last week that when I ran my measly 5K on Saturday morning, I was going to think of you when I got to those points when I felt like walking, knowing that you were pushing on to finish the 13+ miles.
It helped!
Thank you!
You're a great inspiration.

Moni commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:22:24 -0500

By Moni]]> You are an inspiration to me! Keep up the great work.

Jennifer commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:33:14 -0500

By Jennifer]]> Congratulations!!!!

I think you rock! Because of you I have started running!

wyn commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:20:42 -0500

By wyn]]> Congrats on the race! I thought your goal time was 2:45 and you have beat it by a landslide! You Americans do know how to race for I was at Canada's biggest race over the weekend and there were in total 15K runners and that was races of 4 distances.
Congratulations again and I hope you drummed up a lot of business for your book. :)

Sunny commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:45:13 -0500

By Sunny]]> Wow! Congratulations! I loved your descriptions and explanations of the day - so vivid, I feel like I was actually there (well except I don't have the sore abs and feet from just reading it!) LOL

What a remarkable accomplishment! Great inspiration!

Mary S commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:14:50 -0500

By Mary S]]> Jennette, I'm a bit of a lurker on your site, but this was so moving, I had to post. I have tears in my eyes. Just wonderful. Bravo!

Mary in Texas

Josie W commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:25:07 -0500

By Josie W]]> I thought your race would never end as well! I won't say that I couldn't have done what you did, but it sure would've taken me a lot longer than 2 hours 33 minutes and 26 seconds to do it! LOL! The end was really funny. I purchased your book at Amazon.com, (haven't received it yet) and I hope from reading it I'll get more inspiration and motivation to lose the 60 pounds I want to lose. WTG!!

Gina D. commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:14:30 -0500

By Gina D.]]> Wow. You are such an inspiration.
I just started this whole weight loss thingy, and to be honest, I've been really down and frustrated. I really didn't think I could do it. But after reading how far you've come, and how you've persevered, I feel like I can do this. You are nothing less than a hero.

Kathy W. commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:28:30 -0500

By Kathy W.]]> awesome indeed!

You should be so proud of yourself!!

(and thanks for the inspiration--I needed that.)

Evelyn commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:47:05 -0500

By Evelyn]]> Wahoo! Congratulations! I started reading your blog a few months ago and meandered my way through the archives. It's definitely "inspring" to see someone who's changed their lives so dramatically and with such success.

sarah commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:28:32 -0500

By sarah]]> I am so moved by this post. Congrats on everything. You should be so proud of yourself.

Sarah commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:02:37 -0500

By Sarah]]> You captured it perfectly. I was half tempted to skip my own recap and just point everyone to your awesome entry. :)

katrina commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:16:18 -0500

By katrina]]> congrats, Jennette! that is lots of awesome stuff.

DDWT commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:33:56 -0500

By DDWT]]> PQ, I am having such a wonderful surreal time reading your book right now and your life right now. In the book last night, you have just made it under 300 lbs. and are trying to figure out RESTAURANTS.

And here you are, finishing a half marathon!

Awesome is the right word!

I'm not one for suspense, so I love knowing where this story is headed.

Adam Greene commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:19:42 -0500

By Adam Greene]]> great post! Your description really reminds me of my first big run, waiting in the pins... though I was standing next to 3 italian men chain smoking like crazy, getting their last puffs in before the gun went off. ;)

Congratulations on finishing a half marathon! I look forward to reading more of your posts.

john commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:22:52 -0500

By john]]> Very inspiring, thank you. I'm really hoping to get to a 5k this year, can't imagine a half marathon in my future but who knows?

jess commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:55:16 -0500

By jess]]> CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an accomplishment, and one I hope to accomplish myself someday.
I'm a new reader and just found your blog a few days before your big run. I love it!!!

MB commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:11:20 -0500

By MB]]> I'm just starting the couch to 5K and hope to be able to run a 1/2 marathon someday.

I love reading your running posts and knowing how far you have come to get to that finish line. It gives me hope that I'll get there some day soon if I keep working at it.

You are my inspiration! Thank you!

jesse commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:40:42 -0500

By jesse]]> This is so awesome! Congratulations a million times over. I just ordered your book the other day, excited to get it and read more. I have to say that reading this entry gave me some happy tears -- what an amazing accomplishment, after so much hard work and cold rainy practice runs. You rock!

Kristi commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:53:41 -0500

By Kristi]]> Congraulations on your time. I was in Corral Z...so image how sticky the ground was by the time I got there. We crossed the start line at 8:02. It was an amazng experience. Can't decide if it is somethng I want to do again or somethng I can cross off my once in a lifetme list.

zazu commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:10:37 -0500

By zazu]]> Way to go on the run! I hope I get there someday!

Adrienne commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:55:57 -0500

By Adrienne]]> Congratulations!! I'm glad the race went well. And that you went out and got yourself a bagel!

syslak commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:54:57 -0500

By syslak]]> I'm sooo proud of you! That is so awesome! And you TOTALLY reminded me of my first half marathon. And I'll tell you a secret - the second one is much easier...

doris commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:37:42 -0500

By doris]]> CONGRATULATIONS!

By the way, if the local bookstores at my place do not import your book, I will buy it thru Amazaon and let it ship to my place :)

Helen commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:41:37 -0500

By Helen]]> I found your blog because of your interview with Cranky Fitness. I've been recommending you to EVERYONE. Your perseverance in your weight loss and also in your half marathon is something we all can stand to learn by and emulate. I've got the never quit while running thing down but hope to learn from you how not to quit while I finish this very frustrating weight loss journey and lifestyle change. I just ordered your book to take on my upcoming vacation - hopefully I will be able to hold off reading it prior to plopping my butt down on the beach.

Luisa S. commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 11 May 2008 18:09:11 -0500

By Luisa S.]]> I'm a first time reader/commenter here (I just stumbled across your blog today), and I know this response is rather belated since your half-marathon was last weekend, but I wanted to tell you that I never thought I could feel so proud of a complete stranger. Good on you, mate!

Sorry that your half-marathon was one of those BYOB (Bring Your Own Bagel) deals. You'd think the least they could have done is provide you with a decent bagel. But lame post-race treats aside, it sounds like you had a wonderful experience. Congratulations.

Laura commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:48:02 -0500

By Laura]]> Sorry for the late reply...

I hate to say "I'm so proud," because I didn't do anything to get you there... so instead I'll just say I'm really excited for you!!! I did my first half-marathon in January as part of a New Year's resolution, but now I've done FOUR (including TWO in ONE weekend), and I'm preparing for my first marathon! I hope that you've got the running bug now and we'll hear more awesome race reports like this. Ther eare definitely lots of races with bagels, though my races of choice are the ones with ice cream (I picked my first marathon because it's in the town where Ben & Jerry's is made, and I plan to make up quite a bit of the 2620 calories I burn).

Also, that picture at the top of the entry is AWESOME.

G.G. commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:03:00 -0500

By G.G.]]> I'm late with a comment b/c I was internet-free for a couple of weeks, but I really wanted to say congratulations and well done!

kw commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sat, 17 May 2008 09:44:24 -0500

By kw]]> Thought I would say congrats. I ran the mini too. I picked up your book it's great. Even though I have a good twenty pounds I want to lose, your book has motivated me to really pick up the pace to do it. I had to take a whole week off from running because of my sinuses, I plan on starting back on Sunday morning again. I already signed up for next years mini.

Karen commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Thu, 29 May 2008 13:04:49 -0500

By Karen]]> Bully for you, Jenette!

You look really thin in that last picture - even more than on the Today Show, which is where I first saw anything about you - I got your book and really enjoyed it.

Your blog is terrific - entertaining and enlightening.

Suzy commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:01:21 -0500

By Suzy]]> Thanks for this post PastaQueen. I just found your site. My husband and I are training to walk a half marathon in Fort Wayne, IN September 2008. I think I'll be seeded in Z... But I will FINISH, so help me God!

~Suzy

Marsha commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:54:51 -0500

By Marsha]]> I've done the Mini 4 times, as a walker. I am going to run it...hopefully next year. It really is a great race. And the weather this year was beautiful!!! (Too bad that training weather sucked!) Good job!

Katie commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:21:25 -0500

By Katie]]> I did the Mini this year, too... my first race of any sort. I walked it, though, and when I saw the pictures of myself online I wanted to die. It inspired me to sign up for next year with a goal to weigh 50 pounds less than I did this year.
Your site is inspiring!

Cristina commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:11:07 -0500

By Cristina]]> I just ran across your blog and noticed that your most recent post mentioned you did a 1/2 marathon. I've been contemplating doing a 1/2 marathon in December, so I went to your archives to see how you did. Congratulations on your 1/2 marathon! You completed it in awesome time! And you ran it all...wow! I was thinking of walking, maybe jogging a little. If you don't mind my asking...what training program did you follow?

PastaQueen commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:28:30 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> I used a program the running store gave me. I put it in a Google calender.
You can go to this link and flip to January of 2008 to see it

The Muse commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:39:30 -0500

By The Muse]]> Even though I wasn't at BlogHer, I came over via BISJ, and had to read your half-marathon victory. I ran one myself, my first ever, in late March this year, but with vastly different weather - it was in the low 40s when we started, windy and damp, and barely inching into the 50s when I finished, 2:34:56 later.

I'm training for a marathon that's this December (Las Vegas, 12/07), and kinda intimidated.

But, congratulations for completing such a challenge - I know exactly what you mean about feeling like you're going to run forever!

Inny commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:13:28 -0500

By Inny]]> Wow, this post is the most inspiring thing I have ever read. And this is not an overstatement. Way to go!

Brandi commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:41:10 -0500

By Brandi]]> I know this comment is about five months late, but I've been slogging through your archives for months, and now that I'm almost finished I just have to tell you how wonderful you look and how amazed I am at what your determination has bought you. You truly are inspiring, and running is something that I've always wanted to get into and yet never done because of my own weight. Lately I've been focusing a bit more on my fitness, so now that I'm pregnant with my second child I'll be on pause a little bit. But once I'm done with the pregnancy, perhaps I'll take a little more inspiration from you, and start putting feet to pavement in my "spare" time.

Anna commented on 'My first half-marathon: What, no bagels?'

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:47:31 -0500

By Anna]]> I just found this blog, after buying your book on a whim. Two things:

1) This entry made me cry.
2) You are beautiful.

Thank you.