tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post7755316829790596825..comments2022-12-07T04:18:19.495-06:00Comments on a little and a lot: 26.2Jesse Farishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415283192220270619noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-80222392048716254802009-01-02T20:28:00.000-06:002009-01-02T20:28:00.000-06:00I enjoyed reading all about your race adventure. ...I enjoyed reading all about your race adventure. One of my goals this year is to try running and train to run the 1/2 marathon in Dec. but after reading your post I may rethink. :)<BR/><BR/>That story about your mom thinking you said that was the best thing is hilarious!!<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on such a great accomplishment!CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071236490692508323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-62413970093249288872008-12-28T20:05:00.000-06:002008-12-28T20:05:00.000-06:00I read your blog out loud to my husband (also a ma...I read your blog out loud to my husband (also a marathon runner) and BOTH of us were truly inspired! Can't wait to spend time with you at NCYM. Great post!H Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815744846717156778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-26309726442021742762008-12-26T14:50:00.000-06:002008-12-26T14:50:00.000-06:00congrats on the first marathon! you have a whole ...congrats on the first marathon! you have a whole new perspective on life now! i felt ur pain reading some of that as i seriously undertrained for phoenix 26.2 in 2004 and finished in exactly 6:00 full on walking the last 6 miles. i'm currently training properly (and with a group) and have my sights set on Seattle 2009, hoping to finish in 5:00! <BR/><BR/>happy running!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12117549729883557819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-30996848642107285852008-12-23T12:35:00.000-06:002008-12-23T12:35:00.000-06:00Thanks for the thoughts, guys! And Marty--wow, I ...Thanks for the thoughts, guys! <BR/><BR/>And Marty--wow, I had no clue a blogosphere friend was running in close proximity to me on race day--thanks for fueling me on with your well-wishing-thoughts that day! Congrats on running your first half--you'll never be the same!<BR/><BR/>Tesney, I am SO game. Now I just have to convince my husband that driving 8 hours back to Memphis on Sunday afternoon is not that bad. !!!Jesse Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415283192220270619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-83449545812154042042008-12-20T09:13:00.000-06:002008-12-20T09:13:00.000-06:00Jess! I'm so touched by this post. I really tear...Jess! I'm so touched by this post. I really teared up several times when you talked about your family and the pink shirt girl. I had a similar angel in the half marathon last year...we ran the last mile together and I would've totally quit if she hadn't been there saying, "you can't quit on me. we're doing this together." I didn't even get her name but I still remember her well. You are AWESOME for doing a MARATHON. So cool. And your time is not embarrassing! You ran 26.2 miles for goodness' sake. It would take most people a few days to do that, not a few hours! Congrats!!! I'll be there next year...doing the half...unless Bama in in the SEC title game again. Tee hee. BTW, there is a half marathon in Seaside in March that we are doing; all the finishers get a full-size Vera Bradley tote. Wanna come?Tesneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854099582426075371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-84451797298691250552008-12-18T20:22:00.000-06:002008-12-18T20:22:00.000-06:00Jesse,You made me laugh and cry. I have been foll...Jesse,<BR/>You made me laugh and cry. I have been following your blog for months. I am from Fort Worth, TX, and the Saint Jude's was my first 1/2. I ran with my sister and while waiting for our corral to hit the start line, she said, "What if we see Jesse?" We were thinking of you and still are. You are an inspiration to both of us. I even already knew your finish time. That sounds a little nutso but I am so proud of you and this huge lifetime accomplishment. After reading this, we might consider a whole. Thanks again for all of your advice (from you, I changed socks, was introduced to zinc oxide, lancing and new skin, and enjoyed a little Gu Roctane.). You are awesome!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Marty HillMarty Rhea Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558013047543841932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-36073572319486030362008-12-17T17:54:00.000-06:002008-12-17T17:54:00.000-06:00I loved this post! You wrote about it so well! I...I loved this post! You wrote about it so well! I almost felt like I was there. :) <BR/><BR/>You did an amazing thing! I don't know if I have the desire to do the whole thing, but maybe just the 5K next year? We will see! You really inspire me!<BR/><BR/>And, again, I love your hair!!!Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881584038565612490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-58965364786801491082008-12-17T07:41:00.000-06:002008-12-17T07:41:00.000-06:00woohoo! you finished! i loved reading your recap....woohoo! you finished! i loved reading your recap...and shed a few tears too. :) how awesome are your parents for coming out and supporting you...such a huge blessing!!! they rock! and so do you for completing the whole thing!! i'm glad we got to experience this "together", but am sad too that we couldn't see each other. i hope your recovery goes smoothly. :) love you!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607516663233135664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-26692715548240935302008-12-16T23:41:00.000-06:002008-12-16T23:41:00.000-06:00Jesse, Congrats on your marathon! I can't imagin...Jesse, Congrats on your marathon! I can't imagine. I'm so glad I found your blog. It's been forever since I've seen you (ACSC days) but you look great. Take care!Holly-- The Storm Chaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17834342524567860800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-65525249578248529882008-12-16T14:48:00.000-06:002008-12-16T14:48:00.000-06:00Oh, I loved your "novel"!!! I got a huge lump in ...Oh, I loved your "novel"!!! I got a huge lump in my throat when you talked about seeing your parents every time and I am sitting in a meeting so I had to try not to look emotional (like I'm reading something technical and boring). And your finish line pictures were the absolute BEST I've ever seen. You are so cute! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for finally writing. I've been dying to know what you thought and how you felt and all that. And I think doing another one is a great idea. :) Just in case you wondered.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375539923540548343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-39004803375432292922008-12-16T13:32:00.000-06:002008-12-16T13:32:00.000-06:00I am so, so proud of you, Jesse!!!You are now in a...I am so, so proud of you, Jesse!!!<BR/><BR/>You are now in an elite class of people who I only admire from a very far distance! <BR/><BR/>I teared up several times reading this! So many great spiritual journey analogies to be made with what you did! You are amazing! I know it aint no skinny superstar Kenyan time, but six hours is still amazing!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401305625521322792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-76048348034229839562008-12-15T21:42:00.000-06:002008-12-15T21:42:00.000-06:00oh that made me laugh and cry... so proud of you....oh that made me laugh and cry... so proud of you... incidentally, apparently i don't have your new phone number. i've texted you several times lately (including a "sweet dreams and it's over in 18 hours" text friday before the marathon) and you never responded. i thought that was weird and unlike you, but didn't think a lot about it. so today as i'm reading your blog i have this "text conversation" <BR/><BR/>"you" - who is this? i think you're texting the wrong person<BR/><BR/>me - it's me silly! i'm reading your blog right now...love the post...blahblahblah...i thought it was weird you never answer me..<BR/><BR/>no answer<BR/><BR/>i keep thinking <BR/><BR/>me - um, is this jesse?<BR/><BR/>"you" this is kris<BR/><BR/>apparently he knows you though? funny moment. can you email/facebook me your number please?ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342905901377325228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12292273.post-40296491461307243272008-12-15T17:53:00.000-06:002008-12-15T17:53:00.000-06:00great post. whew.great post. whew.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076302256675045071noreply@blogger.com