Boston Marathon Report..kinda long report
Princess Jo-Jo! Sure - All I need is my allergies to act up in the midst of my bronchitis nightmare. ( It must have been allergies - That's my story and I am sticking to it!!! 
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It is such an honour to know you Joanne!! You continue to be such an inspiration to me and, I am sure, many others!!!!
I do hope to get to Wolfe Island this year but that depends on my Alaska adventure.
Take care, sweetie!!
Ken ( the coughing tortoise )
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It is such an honour to know you Joanne!! You continue to be such an inspiration to me and, I am sure, many others!!!!
I do hope to get to Wolfe Island this year but that depends on my Alaska adventure.
Take care, sweetie!!
Ken ( the coughing tortoise )
Congrats BOSTON MARATHONER!
And congratulations for being very brave and taking a step to get past your dog attack. If you ever come to Winnipeg, Loki - our gentle GS would be very honoured to meet you.
And congratulations for being very brave and taking a step to get past your dog attack. If you ever come to Winnipeg, Loki - our gentle GS would be very honoured to meet you.
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I loved your race report and especially the comment about how the Boston spectators are "professionals" whose job is it is to cheer you on during the race and to congratulate you after.
Absolutely great job in finishing and you have most definitely earned the right to wear your jackets and shirts and medal with pride.
Just my opinion but a great plan to drink wine for three weeks otherwise if you start making plans when still high the Boston Marathon "drug" you start doing really silly things like signing up for another marathon in order to qualify for Boston again.
Absolutely great job in finishing and you have most definitely earned the right to wear your jackets and shirts and medal with pride.
Just my opinion but a great plan to drink wine for three weeks otherwise if you start making plans when still high the Boston Marathon "drug" you start doing really silly things like signing up for another marathon in order to qualify for Boston again.
Yay Jo-Jo! Great run and great report. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Good thing you didn't get to Boston a few days earlier - you would have have every starter in tears by race time.
However I have a bone to pick with you. Here I was at work ready to go home but waiting until you crossed the finish line. Then I see pictures of you smoozing and having pictures taken at the 38K mark while I am waiting!!!!.
Oh well, I guess you don't run and finish Boston every day so you are forgiven. Heck, I might even buy you a beer! 
Good thing you didn't get to Boston a few days earlier - you would have have every starter in tears by race time.
However I have a bone to pick with you. Here I was at work ready to go home but waiting until you crossed the finish line. Then I see pictures of you smoozing and having pictures taken at the 38K mark while I am waiting!!!!.
Oh well, I guess you don't run and finish Boston every day so you are forgiven. Heck, I might even buy you a beer!
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Beautiful story
Beatiful lady
Thank-you for sharing
Now I'm off to find some tissues
Beatiful lady
Thank-you for sharing
Now I'm off to find some tissues
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Dstew wrote:I loved your race report and especially the comment about how the Boston spectators are "professionals" whose job is it is to cheer you on during the race and to congratulate you after.
Absolutely great job in finishing and you have most definitely earned the right to wear your jackets and shirts and medal with pride.
Just my opinion but a great plan to drink wine for three weeks otherwise if you start making plans when still high the Boston Marathon "drug" you start doing really silly things like signing up for another marathon in order to qualify for Boston again.
I fully expect to be running with Joanne in Boston in the near future. I think I will phone her mother to let her know of the plan. She will take care of talking to Mike so that Joanne will have a good training plan.
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Hurray Jo-Jo!! I've been waiting anxiously for this report! You did an amazing job, and I'm really looking forward to hearing more stories in the near future. AWESOME work. 
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Thanks for sharing this experience with us Jo-Jo. It may not have been the time you wanted, but you got to run Boston, not everyone can say that.
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Thanks for that heart felt report. You were very brave out there and ran a great race, the rest leaves me speechless. You are an inspiration to many. Keep remembering, you ran Boston, kool . Congratulations.
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All these Boston reports are dehydrating me...More than the race did!!!!
I know how you felt realizing you weren't going to make your goal time...it's tough to keep going but you did it!!! You are one of the strongest people I know...I can say that now that I have met you!!
...and I am soooo glad I got a chance to meet you!!!
(p.s. thank you for the lovely compliment!! I am on the search for a new picture now!! )
I know how you felt realizing you weren't going to make your goal time...it's tough to keep going but you did it!!! You are one of the strongest people I know...I can say that now that I have met you!!
...and I am soooo glad I got a chance to meet you!!!
(p.s. thank you for the lovely compliment!! I am on the search for a new picture now!!
)22 halfs (PR 1:42:02)
5 full (PR 3:48:21)
...and a smattering of adventure and trail races thrown in for good measure!
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All running is on hold until further notice .... :0(
5 full (PR 3:48:21)
...and a smattering of adventure and trail races thrown in for good measure!
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All running is on hold until further notice .... :0(
Wow... I read this at work and barely could compose myself for a meeting. So I promised I'd wait until I came home. So now I'm crying for a second time.
CK had it nailed... your report is all elements of you. So much character and such humanity... you are a rare and special person.
Your attitude is inspirational as is your generosity and spirit.
Congratulations Boston finisher.
CK had it nailed... your report is all elements of you. So much character and such humanity... you are a rare and special person.
Your attitude is inspirational as is your generosity and spirit.
Congratulations Boston finisher.
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Karma, baby, karma! It can bite or it can reward. Beautiful reward Jo-Jo!
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Life is short. Drink the good wine first!
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely, tear-shedding report.
Your time may not have been what you wanted, but you ran Boston! Finished up right and smiling - and the pic to prove it.
Your time may not have been what you wanted, but you ran Boston! Finished up right and smiling - and the pic to prove it.
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Sask Half Marathon - PB 2:23:09
Bridge City Boogie 5k - 33:19 and a broken leg...
Mogathon 5k (in wheelchair) - Had a Blast!
Queen City Half Marathon
Nike Womens Half Marathon - in memory of my Grandma, MIL Natalie, my cousin Gary, many others, and most recently my Uncle Allan and my Great Uncle Paul.
Wishes
Edmonton Derby Half - not going to happen due to break
To sign up for a few smaller ones along the way - maybe some late fall small ones
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Hypohalf - Check
Sask Half Marathon - PB 2:23:09
Bridge City Boogie 5k - 33:19 and a broken leg...
Mogathon 5k (in wheelchair) - Had a Blast!
Queen City Half Marathon
Nike Womens Half Marathon - in memory of my Grandma, MIL Natalie, my cousin Gary, many others, and most recently my Uncle Allan and my Great Uncle Paul.
Wishes
Edmonton Derby Half - not going to happen due to break
To sign up for a few smaller ones along the way - maybe some late fall small ones
The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start. ~John Bingham
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Thanks for this report, Jo-Jo. Congratulations on getting your Boston medal, for toughing out the finish, conquering a fear, and inspiring many people.
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Wow! What a report! Life threw a lot of stuff at you in the last year Jo-Jo. You are a heck of a feisty and determined woman. Wear your medal proudly. You deserved it big time.
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3 marathons including Boston twice (PB: 3:47), 6 halfs (PB: 1:45), 6 10k (PB: 46:41) and 3 5ks (PB: 21:00)
In another life:
3 marathons including Boston twice (PB: 3:47), 6 halfs (PB: 1:45), 6 10k (PB: 46:41) and 3 5ks (PB: 21:00)
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