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Comment on Qualify for the Boston Marathon by Matt Frazier

Matt Frazier — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:27:53 +0000

Yes, this is an old post. But thanks, I'll update it when I get the chance. I'm sure it was just a typo you made, but the times went down by 5 minutes, not 5 seconds.

Comment on 10 Vegetarian Lunches You Can Make at Work by Ann

Ann — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:18 +0000

I too enjoy elementary school snacks…"ants on a log" is a favorite! Celery + peanut butter + raisins. delicious and very satisfying! (also, celery has a lot more vitamins than you probably thought!)
Yes, raisins can be high in sugars, but you will probably only use a max of 1/4 cup.

Comment on The Boston-Qualifying Mindset by Gaurav

Gaurav — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:39:27 +0000

I ran my first marathon in Oct 2008 in 4:21 and thought what it would be like to BQ (3:15:59 then). I started working towards it and have had a few setbacks but have made big improvements.

Oct 2008 – 4:21:24 (Hartford, CT)
Nov 2009 – 3:56:25 (Philadelphia)
Jul 2010 – 3:40:56 (San Francisco)
Nov 2010 – 3:39:16 (New York City)
May 2011 – DNF (Vermont)
Nov 2011 – 3:16:37 (New York City)

In November I attempted a sub 3:10 (the revised target) in New York City and finished in 3:16 on what is not exactly an easy course. I know I just need to keep improving and soon I'll be there.

Thanks Matt for reminding me that while I'm accumulating failures in my quest for a BQ – I'm getting closer everyday. See you in DC.

Comment on Qualify for the Boston Marathon by Kristen Shaver

Kristen Shaver — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:08:20 +0000

Just an fyi – You have the 2012 qualifying times up, and registration is full for this event. 2013 times have changed – faster by 5 seconds.

Comment on The Boston-Qualifying Mindset by Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed

Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:22:03 +0000

Dang, that's such a shame! Good luck qualifying!!!

Comment on The Boston-Qualifying Mindset by Talisen

Talisen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:37 +0000

Thanks for this – really interesting approach to the idea of fsilure

I only discovered this blog last week and have already gone through all your archive. Excellent resource. Thanks

Comment on How Tom Lost 30 Pounds and Went from 'Average' to Plant-Based Marathoner by Tom Giammalvo

Tom Giammalvo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:05:02 +0000

Comment on How Tom Lost 30 Pounds and Went from 'Average' to Plant-Based Marathoner by Tom Giammalvo

Tom Giammalvo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:04:27 +0000

I thoroughly agree.

Comment on Four High-Protein Vegetarian Alternatives to Soy by Celine

Celine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:50:47 +0000

I ate too much soy n I have hyperthyroidism!

Comment on Black Bean Brownies by Sherry Cooke

Sherry Cooke — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:52:55 +0000

Made these tonight. I did not have the hazelnuts, used one cup of vegan choc chips. I did bake for 30 minutes. Awesome! Also added a tsp of cinnamon.

Thanks for the recipe!