tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post1009365681777374695..comments2023-10-21T04:19:40.258-05:00Comments on Coffee Betsy: 2 States, 5 Cities, 26.2 Miles... Part 4Midwesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037402608009195098noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-84182116023092091242008-10-08T05:19:00.000-05:002008-10-08T05:19:00.000-05:00wow! that's amazing! thanks for sharing a very w...wow! that's amazing! thanks for sharing a very well written account. I'm so happy that you didn't give up! -- TomekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-18161661029737228692008-10-06T18:44:00.000-05:002008-10-06T18:44:00.000-05:00I'm totally late to this party, but congratulation...I'm totally late to this party, but congratulations!!! How beautiful that your son was there with you!!!! Great job!M*J*Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213075091985167893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-1817662989231763212008-10-05T16:02:00.000-05:002008-10-05T16:02:00.000-05:00Count me in as a cryer. What a lovely report on a...Count me in as a cryer. What a lovely report on a lovely (if difficult) day. Congratulations to you, and thanks for reminding us all what great people runners are.suzeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956210633986974375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-36933841451324229332008-10-03T23:29:00.000-05:002008-10-03T23:29:00.000-05:00What a great race report! Such a cool story about ...What a great race report! Such a cool story about your "running angel", and love that Jack crossed the finish line with you- so sweet!<BR/><BR/>I hope you realize how lucky you are to have such a supportive family. Great job on the PR, too!!RooBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856600693796324465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-63580918901599954832008-10-01T21:27:00.000-05:002008-10-01T21:27:00.000-05:00Congrats, Betsy!! That's a MASSIVE PR--great job!...Congrats, Betsy!! That's a MASSIVE PR--great job!! I loved reading all of the installments of your race report . . . but I agree with everybody else that you crossing the finishline with Jack was by far the best part . . . kinda makes my biological clock start ticking. Oh dear!Irish Creamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548744329403082452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-40885634682709976182008-10-01T12:34:00.000-05:002008-10-01T12:34:00.000-05:00Sweet! Sweet PR, sweet husband, and sweet Jack! ...Sweet! Sweet PR, sweet husband, and sweet Jack! What a nice race report, thanks!Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022512096164662686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-43243564099733150452008-10-01T12:09:00.000-05:002008-10-01T12:09:00.000-05:00congratulations! What an awesome race (and report)...congratulations! What an awesome race (and report). Soooooo... now what?<BR/><BR/>Joe<BR/>www.fitnessgeekga.wordpress.comJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131901907809052050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-52768871532010481942008-09-30T22:03:00.000-05:002008-09-30T22:03:00.000-05:00Is it okay as a guy to also say your race report g...Is it okay as a guy to also say your race report got me choked up?<BR/><BR/>It's one thing to tell readers what happened on your race day, but your race report made us FEEL what happened. What a great report. <BR/><BR/>So proud of you for your courage in those final miles and of your PR. <BR/><BR/>You have a great supportive family--I can imagine how proud Steve and Jack are of your success.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10667102948733361066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-40107307229838978052008-09-30T15:23:00.000-05:002008-09-30T15:23:00.000-05:00Congrats! I love the finish pic with you and your...Congrats! I love the finish pic with you and your little guy. And that's amazing that you shaved 20 minutes off your time - wow!<BR/><BR/>The last 10K of the marathon has always been unbearably hard for me...audgepodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589920897176813735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-18094359233692670552008-09-30T14:36:00.000-05:002008-09-30T14:36:00.000-05:00Yay Betsy! Great job! Your post made me all tear...Yay Betsy! Great job! Your post made me all teary-eyed : ).thebetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467934259162949253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-76686238440882475872008-09-30T11:28:00.000-05:002008-09-30T11:28:00.000-05:00Congrats!!!I got a tear in my eye when I read the ...Congrats!!!<BR/>I got a tear in my eye when I read the bit about your little guy. That is just so damned sweet and special.<BR/><BR/>I love the idea of running angels, thinking back there is always one that seems to come out of nowhere... <BR/><BR/>Great race reports.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820151216368057393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-16489164124542697892008-09-30T10:47:00.000-05:002008-09-30T10:47:00.000-05:00CONGRATULATIONS! I'm only commenting on this one, ...CONGRATULATIONS! I'm only commenting on this one, but I read all four parts of the race report, and am commenting on this because the finish is my favorite. HOW COOL that you got to run with Jack and that they announced you coming in :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-56675659670357463522008-09-30T07:20:00.000-05:002008-09-30T07:20:00.000-05:00Congratulations, Betsy! A 20 minute PR is tremendo...Congratulations, Betsy! A 20 minute PR is tremendous. Yay, you!<BR/><BR/>I've had some running angels too, and I now try to be a running angel myself when I spot an obvious opportunity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-10578838797302322982008-09-30T06:01:00.000-05:002008-09-30T06:01:00.000-05:00Ooohhhhh Betsy!! The race report was most excelle...Ooohhhhh Betsy!! The race report was most excellent, it made me get all teary! CONGRATS on the wonderful job! You did AWESOME ;D ;DMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-57406471791121385732008-09-29T22:03:00.000-05:002008-09-29T22:03:00.000-05:00Congratulation on your PR!!! Your race report made...Congratulation on your PR!!! Your race report made me cry. I loved the picture with you and Jack at the finish line, there is nothing better than crossing that finish line, especially when you can do it with someone you love. Thanks for your inspirational story!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13620276307812518200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-62419302747134668942008-09-29T19:07:00.000-05:002008-09-29T19:07:00.000-05:00Congrats on the big PR and pushing through the tou...Congrats on the big PR and pushing through the tough miles! I loved your race report and the pic of Jack with you at the finish line. :)Run For Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070790890115638664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-21111723059829229872008-09-29T19:02:00.000-05:002008-09-29T19:02:00.000-05:00Congratulations!!!! I am glad Aron said the end w...Congratulations!!!! I am glad Aron said the end was brining tears to her eyes too because I thought I was crazy!!! <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine the feeling crossing that finish line - especially with your little man beside you!<BR/><BR/>You rock!Jennifer Burgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917247557130645699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-51069421480137076462008-09-29T18:32:00.001-05:002008-09-29T18:32:00.001-05:00Yeah Betsy! Sorry you didn't make your goal, but f...Yeah Betsy! Sorry you didn't make your goal, but fantastic PR.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855134674264531625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-11075514925057966302008-09-29T18:32:00.000-05:002008-09-29T18:32:00.000-05:00What a race! Congratulations! You ran an awesome r...What a race! Congratulations! You ran an awesome race and there have been so many people following you that might consider you their race angel keeping your strength in mind later.<BR/>You really have a great family!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819934745994804681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-8411030343511122002008-09-29T17:20:00.000-05:002008-09-29T17:20:00.000-05:00Wow... your post made me cry. What a great final ...Wow... your post made me cry. What a great final installment. I enjoyed the others as well.<BR/><BR/>I am so jealous that your son was able to run in with you. What a fantastic experience.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your PR. Congrats on finishing strong!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-52606688742514883902008-09-29T16:47:00.000-05:002008-09-29T16:47:00.000-05:00I loved the way you split your race report up - it...I loved the way you split your race report up - it kept me wondering all day, waiting for the next installment!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on a great race and PRing. What kind of charm bracelet did you get? I love charm bracelets but I am looking for a new one.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-9877841663879907112008-09-29T16:35:00.000-05:002008-09-29T16:35:00.000-05:00Awwww, what an awesome race story! It made me cry...Awwww, what an awesome race story! It made me cry. How sweet that you had Jack with you at the finish line--and that you got pictures of it!<BR/><BR/>Congratulations again!newsjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145873291447779793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20790706.post-29559716029856407602008-09-29T16:02:00.000-05:002008-09-29T16:02:00.000-05:00CONGRATS!!!!!!! what an awesome report (all 4 of ...CONGRATS!!!!!!! what an awesome report (all 4 of them!) and what an amazing race you ran! you did such a great job, the end was bringing tears to my eyes :) there is nothing like crossing that finsih line and i imagine with your little man it was a million times better!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.com