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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Barefoot marathon in the bag.

Today I finished the Des Moines marathon barefoot!
After 2 days working at the expo I finished off with a 4:28:32 time and  I enjoyed every step!  I had fun even when it hurt and I kept moving and stepping lightly and gently. "Relax girl, you've got this" is what I told myself over and over and it worked!
Recap with videos to come.  Thank you all for your encouragement.  I thought about my bloggie friends so often.
Thank you Mel and Beth for the fuel tips.  I never hit the wall and I believe it was due to my fueling strategy.
Happy running and congrats to all those that ran this weekend!!! I can't wait to read your recaps.

26 comments:

  1. Neil ZeeOctober 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    *wootWOOt*

    Great job, you rock!!

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  2. StephanieOctober 17, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    AWESOME!

    I can't wait to read the full recap.

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  3. QOctober 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Incredible! Congrats, and looking forward to the recap. :-)

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  4. MarleneOctober 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Congratulations, Barefoot Marathoner! WOW! Can't wait to hear about it!!!

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  5. Avocational SingerOctober 17, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Congratulations! Inspiring!

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  6. TeamarciaOctober 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Congrats! I ran with a barefoot guy for a while in my race today and thought of you.

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  7. Steel SpringsOctober 18, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Congratulations! Way to rock that marathon barefoot! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the race and I can't wait to read your recap.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 18, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    So very awesome!

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  9. LauraOctober 18, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    WOW...CONGRATS! Can't wait to hear more..

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  10. KarenOctober 18, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    congratulations! Anxious to hear more - especially the fueling tips!

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  11. ShutUpandRunOctober 18, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    So cool for you. Congrats.

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  12. RunToTheFinishOctober 18, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    wonderful!!! can't wait for all the details

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  13. MollyOctober 18, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Yay!!!! Congrats, get going on that recap!!!

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  14. Running RicigOctober 18, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    congrats! That's awesome. I'm totally going to use your blog to convince my husband he can run a marathon barefoot. He's been running barefoot for a while now, but is hesitant to race without shoes.

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  15. UnknownOctober 18, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Good job! Can't wait for the recap :-)

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  16. ElizabethOctober 18, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    Congrats, can wait to read the race report.

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  17. JohannOctober 18, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Fantastic, well done!

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  18. JillOctober 18, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Excellent job, girl! Congrats. Saw on FB and I was so happy for you!!

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  19. IndiOctober 18, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Nice work barefooting it! Congrats!

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  20. EwaOctober 18, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Congrats!

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  21. JudiOctober 18, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Congratulations! You never hit the wall? I am impressed! Great time too! I hope you are feeling well!

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  22. EmzOctober 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    So flipping amazing.

    "you've got this" --- that is my favorite motivational statement I think to myself while running. It works.

    You rock.

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  23. JulieOctober 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    You are a freaking rock star Angie! Congrats on a wonderful barefoot finish:)

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  24. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerOctober 18, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Can I say it enough? You are amazing! I love your convictions. A barefoot marathon in fabulous time too. Great inspiring job!

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  25. OrangeBlossomOctober 18, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Congratulations Angie!!!

    Please share how you fueled throughout your marathon.

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  26. LauraOctober 18, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Way to go!!!! :)

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