tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post7698402433366975151..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler RecapGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-19240932063578677182015-11-03T16:26:19.594-08:002015-11-03T16:26:19.594-08:00Congrats on the PR!! I ran the race as well but wa...Congrats on the PR!! I ran the race as well but was coming off of 2 straight weeks of travel for interviews. I felt like I got hit by a truck before the race even started... it was not pretty at the finish. Definitely a fun course though :)Kate @ runnertoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274114781665811109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-20736051667141208642015-11-03T09:51:37.047-08:002015-11-03T09:51:37.047-08:00Thanks so much Jill!! I did celebrate tons ;)Thanks so much Jill!! I did celebrate tons ;)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-51917713992356489722015-10-30T16:02:41.946-07:002015-10-30T16:02:41.946-07:00Way to go Gretchen! High 5s and hugs for an awesom...Way to go Gretchen! High 5s and hugs for an awesome race and a PR. You should celebrate all weekend!jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-83938309323958619592015-10-28T07:37:04.852-07:002015-10-28T07:37:04.852-07:00Thanks Erika! I definitely need to pick up sleeve...Thanks Erika! I definitely need to pick up sleeves. I have some reward dollars for my running store and I think I'll get some!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-60457656665152521082015-10-28T07:36:04.546-07:002015-10-28T07:36:04.546-07:00It is crazy..and annoying!! Thanks Rachael :)It is crazy..and annoying!! Thanks Rachael :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-55746780336277972122015-10-28T07:35:31.051-07:002015-10-28T07:35:31.051-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it Debra! Thanks for sto...I'm glad you enjoyed it Debra! Thanks for stopping by :) 10 milers are so fun- you should do it!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-90954328375165755742015-10-28T07:35:04.987-07:002015-10-28T07:35:04.987-07:00Thank you Jennifer! Funny how when you lower your...Thank you Jennifer! Funny how when you lower your expectations you do so much better! My race day anxiety has definitely improved this year which has helped my times :) Hope to see you there next year!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-17429357755098034462015-10-28T07:34:09.002-07:002015-10-28T07:34:09.002-07:0010 milers are my favorite too! I wish there were ...10 milers are my favorite too! I wish there were more around. Thank you for hosting the linkup!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-55361629671078133272015-10-28T07:33:40.559-07:002015-10-28T07:33:40.559-07:00You're so sweet Jess :)You're so sweet Jess :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-59188006496895639172015-10-28T07:33:26.897-07:002015-10-28T07:33:26.897-07:00Thanks Laura! This is definitely a shirt I'm ...Thanks Laura! This is definitely a shirt I'm going to get lots of use out of!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-735506246132413182015-10-28T07:32:03.791-07:002015-10-28T07:32:03.791-07:00They were too fast for me! I couldn't keep up...They were too fast for me! I couldn't keep up :) Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-16369256989964942992015-10-28T07:31:44.168-07:002015-10-28T07:31:44.168-07:00Thank you Leslie! Sounds like a cute, subtle cost...Thank you Leslie! Sounds like a cute, subtle costume. I haven't even gone that far. Lame!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-47949755424791243892015-10-27T19:44:28.408-07:002015-10-27T19:44:28.408-07:00Sounds like a really cool race. Great job running ...Sounds like a really cool race. Great job running it. (And I hear you - I never seem to have on the exact right amount of clothing. That's why I love arm sleeves so much...)MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-64921943104597599112015-10-27T18:49:21.388-07:002015-10-27T18:49:21.388-07:00great race! I totally agree with you its no fun r...great race! I totally agree with you its no fun running past smells of food, i dont know what it is but when i smell food i get super nauseated, but if i was walking i would be hungry and want to go home and cook. crazy how that works.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170594661232694246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-89181835286262900482015-10-27T18:26:27.813-07:002015-10-27T18:26:27.813-07:00I enjoyed reading your race recap! Congrats on you...I enjoyed reading your race recap! Congrats on your new PR! There's a 10 miler in town in two weeks that I'm thinking of running. I've never done a 10 Mile race.Happyrunningsolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545206560406654274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-400648186417758922015-10-27T18:01:21.050-07:002015-10-27T18:01:21.050-07:00Ah, this recap makes me wish I'd have run it t...Ah, this recap makes me wish I'd have run it too! Some year... For being sick just a few days before, feeling a bit nauseated, and not putting in much effort until the very end, you did so awesome! What a great race for you! And what a great year in general. You've gotten a PR in every distance you ran, right? Congratulations!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-36913554102213554452015-10-27T17:51:14.691-07:002015-10-27T17:51:14.691-07:00Congrats Gretchen on a strong race and PR! I love ...Congrats Gretchen on a strong race and PR! I love the 10 mile distance but there are so few around here. Thanks for linking up!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-32881705452633252212015-10-27T16:52:02.410-07:002015-10-27T16:52:02.410-07:00HOLY MOLY that is a fast race time!! Yayyy Gretche...HOLY MOLY that is a fast race time!! Yayyy Gretchen!Jess @hellotofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134346477298223838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-79958063250861988152015-10-27T11:31:50.311-07:002015-10-27T11:31:50.311-07:00Thank you Suzy :) I agree about pacers..I told my...Thank you Suzy :) I agree about pacers..I told my dad about them running faster than 9:00 and he said "those pacers don't care about anyone but themselves..if they're feeling good they just take off". That's been my experience too so I can't rely on them!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-24435784525183006852015-10-27T10:43:54.573-07:002015-10-27T10:43:54.573-07:00Congrats on a PR and strong finish! You look so ha...Congrats on a PR and strong finish! You look so happy in the photos and it's clear you genuinely enjoyed the race! I prefer simply designed race shirts also - they're easier to wear and usually so much cuter! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-36495482299697495312015-10-27T09:43:56.212-07:002015-10-27T09:43:56.212-07:00aw man i would have run up and hugged the doctor w...aw man i would have run up and hugged the doctor who runners hahaha. love it! this looks like a super fun race, love the fall theme of the medal and stuff. i'm the same with basic shirts, the more neutral, the more likely i will wear it!Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-6599757327515101122015-10-27T08:12:27.801-07:002015-10-27T08:12:27.801-07:00You're so sweet Sarah :) Thank you!You're so sweet Sarah :) Thank you!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-30838045899176822902015-10-27T08:10:16.867-07:002015-10-27T08:10:16.867-07:00Thanks Lesley! Pittsburgh is one of the few place...Thanks Lesley! Pittsburgh is one of the few places with more bridges than Venice. It's crazy! Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-80926903662304335232015-10-27T08:08:42.995-07:002015-10-27T08:08:42.995-07:00I kinda hate running over bridges, but you get use...I kinda hate running over bridges, but you get used to it when you have no choice! Thank you Janelle!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-16176328367081958412015-10-27T08:08:03.285-07:002015-10-27T08:08:03.285-07:00Thanks Julie! You should definitely do the race!Thanks Julie! You should definitely do the race!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.com