Comments on: how jen took on the new york marathon

By: Lisa Jayne

Lisa Jayne — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:44:50 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story. After working as a volunteer at the NYC Marathon last year, I was inspired to run it. Unfortunately I was not able to get in, so signed up for Chicago instead, which is in October. I’ve only been a ‘sometimes’ runner, but now my friend in Chicago and I are training together—virtually. I have a training plan, and am very motivated. The reality of all the runs is still a bit daunting, but I am sticking to my plan, and I believe I can do this!

By: Suzi I.

Suzi I. — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:02:49 +0000

Amazing- just amazing! What an inspiration!

By: Aleksandra S

Aleksandra S — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:31:20 +0000

Jen – what a truly inspiring story! I’m so glad you posted about it and let us live it with you. Hope this won’t be your last marathon.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:20:39 +0000

Ever since my husband ran NYC in ’04 the idea of ME running it has been in the back of my mind. I dismissed the thought a few years ago because of a serious knee injury. After watching it on TV this fall and following a few friends on FB that did it, that yearning is back. Reading your blog is just another motivating factor for me. I’ve never run one before but I’m going to go for it – and I’ll have all of those that can’t run (for whatever reason) in my mind the whole way.

By: meghan

meghan — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:44:40 +0000

Way to go Jen!! So great to hear about your experience. I loved seeing the lululemon cheerers at mile 7 in Brooklyn and in harlem.The fans and energy of nyc are what carried me through. There’s nothing like the NYC marathon! Keep running and inspiring us!

By: Violet

Violet — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:54:56 +0000

Congratulations!! This NYC marathon was also my first and I could not agree with you more – the support from family, friends and spectators are what carried me through the race! A giant thanks to the spectators for standing out in the cold to cheer us on!!

~#26020

By: Carlson

Carlson — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:48:01 +0000

YEAY JEN!!! Marathoners are machines – great job!!

By: Janice

Janice — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:53:03 +0000

Jen – you are truly an inspiration! Congratulations

By: Laura M

Laura M — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:47:24 +0000

Good for you! This is a great perspective on a huge challenge. Congratulations!!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:34:47 +0000

I think I ran with you for awhile, seriously.. Seeing your picture reminded me, I noticed the Gray top as I have the same one, and your name was written on both arms! Congratulations to you and your accomplishment! This was my first full marathon and I too was so full of nervous energy but let it go and just enjoyed the moment From # 39651

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:34:18 +0000

Thanks for sharing this! I am running my first marathon in a few weeks and this was so motivating! Congratulations!

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:06:08 +0000

This is a beautifully written race report! Congrats on such an amazing feat!

By: Caity

Caity — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:28:50 +0000

amazing Jen!! I couldn’t agree more, greatest Sunday I’ve ever had. Thank you so much for sharing! xo

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:14:40 +0000

I used to be an inactive teenager and then I fell in love with the sport of running. I only 6 short years, running has changed my life. I went from barely being able to get through a 3km training run to completing my first 100 miler a couple months ago in just under 24 hours. I finally ran NYC last weekend to make it my 44th marathon or ultra finish. If someone were to tell me I’d be doing that 6 years ago, I would have thought they were nuts. Every race I do helps remind me that it’s possible for anyone. Awesome job Jen!!!

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:37:28 +0000

Congrats!! That’s amazing!!!