Sunday, October 16, 2011

13.1

This is not a flattering photo but I am thrilled to tell you all I ran my first half marathon today!! This was before I ran so at least I'm not all sweaty.
I usually keep this quilt related (I went to my favorite quilt show the day before the run and I'll be showing you photos of that show this week) but today I want to tell you that you can accomplish so much more than you think you can.
I NEVER thought I'd be doing this. I NEVER entertained a thought of running 13.1 miles until this summer. I'm here to tell you that you, and only you, make things happen!

This person is no where to be found!


Now go reach for your dreams!!
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52 comments:

  1. Kelli Fannin QuiltsOctober 16, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wow! Congrats! :) Thanks for the inspiration.
    xo
    Kelli

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  2. Bonnie K. HunterOctober 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    You are amazing and such an inspiration to me! You go girl!!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    congrats and thank you for the motivation... I need it.

    cheers
    Christine

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  4. MiriamOctober 16, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Woohooo!!!
    Congratulations Lori!!!

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  5. Elizabeth AnnOctober 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Wow!! Thats great, husband use to run those and I can remember how hard he worked getting ready for it and when he came across the finish line I had tears in my eyes I was so very proud! Congratulations to you!!

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  6. DianeOctober 16, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Wow! One of my sisters run 1/2 marathons-that is a lot of dedication to training gearing up for one of those! Congratulations. Feels great doesn't it!

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  7. DebOctober 16, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Too TRue! What an amazing achievement. I hope you feel as fantastic as you look!

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  8. JanetOctober 16, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    That's outstanding!! I can't imagine running 13 miles - my dreams tend to be more quilty in nature :0)

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  9. MichelleOctober 16, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Yeah! Congrats...several of my girlfriends ran this as well! I wanted to get down to Aurora today but didn't...hope to make it next weekend...was it good?

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  10. WoolenSailsOctober 16, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Congratulations, that is a big accomplishment, you should be very proud of yourself. I have never been a runner, but I can hike for miles.

    Debbie

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  11. GerryARTOctober 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Way to go, Lori.
    Congrats on getting to the point that you enter half-marathons.
    We used to be runners/joggers and know the challenge it is.
    again, congrats ! ! ! !
    hugs
    Gerry

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  12. pauletteOctober 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Yeah!!! You rock!! Good for you!! What an inspiration!
    P

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  13. CardygirlOctober 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Well done!

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  14. DarleneOctober 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Awesome accomplishment - applause, applause, applause!!!

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  15. reganOctober 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Holy cow, Lori! I would never have guessed that was you! Maybe your MUCH older and thicker sister! But not you!

    Congrats on the 13.1! YOU ROCK!

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  16. pcflamingoOctober 16, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Wowie zowie! That is totally inspiring!

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  17. SusanOctober 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I have always loved and admired your quilts. Now I have a new admiration for your determination and inner strength. Thank you for being an inspiration.

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  18. NickyOctober 17, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Hey Lori - way to go girl! I have friends that run and once they started there was no looking back ! You look tremendous! Well done, really well done!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Well done Lori - Hope you feel today as good as you look - no post-run aches and pains I mean!

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  20. CarolOctober 17, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Fantastic Lori! What an accomplishment!

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  21. antique quilterOctober 17, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    congrats, I am so proud of you.
    Its so great to see a before and after picture...
    continue to inspire me in many ways I thank you for that.
    kathie

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  22. WendyOctober 17, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Congratulations Lori, you are an inspiration indeed. I'm much like you, not the person I used to be, I now run 3 miles every AM, I'm 57 years young....your accomplishment is great.
    Wendy

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  23. JantineOctober 17, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    I am working on it... I know you are right and I am on my way ;-). Tell you a little more on my blog in a while..

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  24. RuthOctober 17, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    That's wonderful! I know you feel a great sense of accomplishment.

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  25. JanetOctober 17, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    What a fantastic achievement, congratulations. Clapping and cheering you.

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  26. Barbara JOctober 17, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Congratulations Lori!

    I know how much this run means to you and you did it!

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  27. JuliannOctober 17, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Woo Hoo! Great job!
    Is that a running skirt or are you just wearing lots of clothes? It looks cold.

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  28. BethOctober 17, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Awesome!!! Way to go.
    I have been thinking about trying to run again. So far still thinking. LOL

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  29. EllenOctober 17, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    You are such an inspiration - way to go! I also hope to run (even just 5k) and I keep telling myself that it is all up to me but somehow I keep injuring myself. I am just getting over a foot injury that I have had for almost 1.5 months. I plan on starting my walking programme again next week. I hope I stay injury free!!

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  30. Library Gal QuiltsOctober 17, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Lori!! I am thrilled for you! And you look so much happier and younger in the new and improved Lori the 1/2 marathon runner! Woot!! xoxo Pam

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  31. BrandieOctober 17, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Good for you! Congrats!

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  32. Randy D.October 17, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    LOVE the running outfit!!! Congrats again!!! You are a true inspiration!!!

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  33. MaryOctober 17, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment. What a difference in your pictures!

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  34. DawnOctober 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Congrats Lori - Great smile!

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  35. JanOctober 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    What an accomplishment; very inspiring, Lori!

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  36. SueOctober 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Congratulations Lori. What an achievement. Hope you aren't feeling the effects today.

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  37. PatOctober 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Hooray for you! What an impressive run...with winter months looming, I definitely need to find inspiration so I will just visit your blog! :o)

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  38. Janet O.October 17, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Congrats to you Lori! You look great. I'm impressed!
    My daughter started running half marathons 4 years ago. In school she had foot trouble and couldn't even run a mile. Now she is shooting for a marathon. Is that in your future?

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  39. CheriOctober 17, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Well done Lori!

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  40. CherylOctober 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Congratulations on a major accomplishment!! You go girl!

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  41. KathyOctober 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations - that's a huge accomplishment! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  42. SharonOctober 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Outstanding! way to go...what made you start running? What motivates you? You go girl!

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  43. Me and My StitchesOctober 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Way to go Lori!

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  44. Lynn KoeppenOctober 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Congrats!

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  45. MerilynOctober 18, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Congratulations on a wonderful effort!!! It is quite a milestone to achieve!!!!

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  46. CathyOctober 18, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Congrats. You are so inspiring. I can't run but I do try to walk at least a mile a day. Hugs

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  47. Kendra GroveOctober 18, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    You go girl!!! Congrats on running the 1/2. Now on to a full??

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  48. BarbOctober 18, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Hip Hip Hooray for you girl!!!

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  49. LibbyOctober 18, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Good for you! Congrats!

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  50. Kim BrackettOctober 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Congratulations! What an accomplishment! You really are a great example of what you can do when you put your mind to it.

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  51. Donna KeatingOctober 18, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I'm very impressed. Congratulations on your run.

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  52. Linda October 18, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Congratulations, Lori!!! You are amazing and you look amazing!!!!

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