OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston (pics added)

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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby chunkymonkeymelonhed » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:16 pm

Is it just me or is anyone else crying just a little?

Sylvie your story is such an inspiration. What a journey you have been on.
To celebrate how far you have come in Boston on your 50th birthday??? Magical.

Congratulations to you, well done, well done, well done.

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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby CinC » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:18 pm

I had no clue about your story - truly inspirational! To go from a 5:11 marathon to running Boston - you're amazing!

Huge congratulations to you - glad you had a stellar birthday!
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby DJHL » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:45 pm

Congratulations Sylvie, not just for running the Boston Marathon in such difficult conditions, but for your whole journey. I hope you are really proud of your achievements and I am looking forward to seeing where your journey takes you, not only this year, but in the future as well.

By the way, I tried to find those balloons in the Athletes Village but unfortunately no luck. :(
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Jogger Barbie » Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:29 pm

"Kleenex fest" for sure! Sylvie, your journey to Boston is an inspiring story and I am so glad you put all that background into your race report. What an awesome way to celebrate turning 50, you will look back and treasure the memories of that day for the rest of your life, I'm sure. Like others have said, you will crush 50 K and then 50 miles. Can't wait to read those reports too :)

Congratulations again on a wonderful achievement.
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Sandra » Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:22 pm

Wow, very inspiring! Congrats on Boston and the accomplishments before Boston. What a great way to celebrate your 50th! Happy Birthday!
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OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby horselady » Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:36 pm

Well I need to wipe the salty water off my iPad , your journey is both touching and inspiring!
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Avis » Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:36 pm

What everybody above said! So beautiful and inspiring was your race description. I'm glad your birthday turned out so wonderfully! Congratulations!
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby LisaB » Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:24 pm

Congratulations!! What a journey - thanks for sharing!! :)
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Postby Stampie » Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:00 pm

r4l wrote:Is it just me or is anyone else crying just a little?

I'm not ashamed to admit that I had a tear in my eye.

What an inspirational report & journey, thank-you for sharing! What an amazing way to celebrate a birthday, let alone a milestone birthday. Happy belated Birthday and congrats on a job well done!

How could I not take a few lessons or pointers from your report as I embark on completing my first marathon in a mere 17 days?
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Jwolf » Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:36 pm

Congratulations again, Sylvie! What a way to celebrate 50. :)
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby RobW » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:42 pm

An amazing journey indeed! Congratulations!
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby MikeM » Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:55 am

Congrats again Sylvie for another amazing step in your journey and thanks for the great report! It's obvious that you loved every second of your day in Boston.
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby AndyM » Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:38 pm

Wow, that is simply amazing. YOu had to overcome so much to get to Boston. And you did in a relatively short timeframe. Congratulations! You are an inspiration for sure.

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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby mas_runner » Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:55 pm

Sounds like you had a blast on your Birthday. Congrats on running Boston Sylvie!!!
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Size5 » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:48 pm

Such a fantastic journey. You just totally inspired me. Maybe one day when I turn 50 :wink:
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby barebuns1 » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:30 pm

Congrats on your birthday party and running Boston at the same time. :)
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby n_fraser » Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:44 pm

You report was very inspiring, thanks for sharing.
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby scrumhalfgirl » Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:29 pm

what an amazing journey and amazing way to celebrate your accomplishments and birthday! congratulations!
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Tisha » Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:52 pm

Totally awesome report! I will admit to having tears of joy fall for you. What an inspirational tale told by an incredible lady! Congrats on running Boston on your 50th birthday!!!!! What an experience! :dance:
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Squish » Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:24 am

I can't imagine a more fitting way for a runner to spend her 50th birthday! What an incredible story. I hope you share it with iRun magazine or the RR magazine, because it would be such an inspiration to so many more runners.

And yes, I shed a few tears as well :) .

Happy belated 50th. Wow, you really know how to party 8) .
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby QuickChick » Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:23 pm

Congratulations Sylvie. You worked so hard to get there, and I'm so happy that you were able to have such a great race on your birthday! I'm so glad you enjoyed every step. 8)
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby ChrisL » Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:58 pm

Congratulations! Great report; the first Boston marathon is so memorable.
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Postby HCcD » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:31 am

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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby orleansrunner1962 » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:35 am

Thanks Andy, my techie buddy.......!! :D
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Re: OrleansRunner Celebrates in Boston

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:51 am

Great pics. Can't imagine running with all those balloons!
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