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Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by tabitha

tabitha — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:20:48 +0000

so sorry you got the stomach bug and were not able to finish. but you are right, its only one marathon. and you truly are one awesome runner. you are such an inspiration and were such an encouragement to me. i looked for you at each race over the training and often times i would see you while you were in the home stretch but you always had a smile and a wave for me. its runners like you that have welcomed me into the community & that make me damn proud to say along with you “i am a runner.” hope you are feeling better. xoxo.

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by Renessa

Renessa — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:57:25 +0000

It sucks that you were too sick to finish this race but on a positive note…You are obviously a rock star on the road. Your blog highlights how awesome you are (even though that’s probably not your intention). I think it’s great that you wrote about your situation in such detail because your story encourages people to listen to their bodies. You did what was best for you then and in the long run. And you ran 12.8 miles while sick!!! That’s pretty freakin awesome!!!!

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by beermebartender

beermebartender — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:21:16 +0000

Logo,

Excellent post. It was clearly difficult to write, but you’ll be glad you did it when you read it again after next year’s marathon. I’ll share two thoughts:

This was my life from Summer 1999-Spring 2006. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease during the summer before my sophomore year of high school, and spent every waking moment for the next 6 3/4 years worried about where to find the closest bathroom. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has, for the last number of years, been active in promoting its Team Challenge series of half-marathons and triathlons. More information is available here: http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/ . I suspect that your story would resonate deeply with those in training for Team Challenge, and I urge you to share it with the NEO Chapter.

Also, the water stops looked totally different by the time us slow pokes got there . Pittsburgh offered much longer stops (still with Gatorade and water clearly divided) with stations on both sides of the streets. We can chat about it over a beer soon!

-Lee

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by masher52

masher52 — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:44:45 +0000

So sorry that you had to stop! Hope that you’re feeling better!

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by Katie O.

Katie O. — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:51:02 +0000

Oh Jess. This was a great recap. It is good to know you’re human and these things happen. You are such a fighter! I’m so glad I got to see you in action and can’t wait to continue to hear about your running- you’re keeping me pumped up for my half in October!

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by Mary

Mary — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:28:13 +0000

Really sorry that you weren’t feeling great on the day, but as per the texts you received…You are only human! And pulling out at least meant no-one saw you poop your pants! There will be plenty of other races that you will enjoy running because you won’t be panicking about your stomach and where the nearest loo is!
Hope you’re feeling a bit better now.

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by gorunjess

gorunjess — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:04:58 +0000

You will be amazing in 2014. I’m proud of you for taking care of yourself and not pushing it. Hope you are feeling well again soon!

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by Thomas Costello

Thomas Costello — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:04 +0000

Your desire to run next year is motivating! You’re going to crush it in 2014.

Hope you feel better soon.

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by mojamala2

mojamala2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:25 +0000

Just followed you back

Comment on Cleveland Marathon 2013 by Jess @ Jess{ly} in Cleveland

Jess @ Jess{ly} in Cleveland — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:32:36 +0000

So sorry that you got sick! But as has already been said, you handled it well & did what was best for you, and that’s what really matters! You’re still awesome… I can’t even imagine running almost 13 miles (yet) but I look forward to that in the future! I hope you feel better soon!