My blog will end here....there will be nothing more to add & it can be deleted from the Blogging List by anyone who cares to do so. 'Bye from Chickybabe.
I am sorry that Canberra ended the way it did for you on Sunday Norma. To be out there in those conditions pushing yourself to the edge of your limits for that long only to be again let down by incompetent marshalls is very upsetting and I can understand that you are totally devastated by it. I am very sad that it is the end of your blog as I have really enjoyed following and sharing your journey to Canberra. You are an amazing person with an unlimitless zest for life and a great inspiration to me and everybody who gets the pleasure of meeting you. I hope you find the spirit to continue running. And to finish with one last comment, 'Tough times don't last but tough people do'.
LuckyLegs - I was lucky enough to see you finish on Sunday and was so happy to see your excited stamp. You were deservedly proud. You may not have ran the race you meant to, but you still ran a great race, and you looked fresh enough at the end to plan for many more races very soon. I hope you don't stop blogging, not only because it gives everyone else joy to read about your achievements
I was so sorry to hear what happened in canberra... it must be awful *hugs*
I'm so sad you're not continuing your blog - you've been such an inspiration to me since I started learning to run. I can't put into words just how much it means to me and the other new runners to have people out there like you, encouraging us and supporting us on our journey.
So, I want to say thank you LL chickybabe - whereever your journey takes you from here on out, you are a truly inspirational woman with a heart of gold.
I hope you continue to run - don't let one awful experience keep you from doing what you obviously love. Whatever doesnt kill you, makes you stronger. *hugs*
Please do not depart like this LL. While I understand how upset you are, surely you can see you are part of a wider community and what happens in one race should not see you cease that participation.
It is not a perfect world and people make mistakes, look at how Billinda Schipp bounced back after another devastating marshalling mistake.
Regardless I would like to wish you all the best, your approach to your running and life has been an inspiration for myself and many (as I am sure the blog comments will reflect).
When I met you I told you that for me it was like meeting royalty. "Queen" LL I am honoured to have met you and shocked and saddened by this devastating turn of events. I can't imagine the grief you are experiencing right now. For that is what you will be experiencing, the loss of an important dream.
I expect you don't feel like reaching out to others; many people don't when they are in mourning. However the best thing to do is usually that which you least feel like doing. Talk to us. We want to support you as you have supported so many others through their bitter disapointments.
The Lady that can run marathons at 75 has more than adequate inner strength to overcome this loss. We all love you, your highness.
Reading your blog really has been so inspiring to me, and I have enjoyed reading about your amazing feats - everything from running in the rain despite chafing, to flirting with the pilot for a plane ride!
Your strength has given me strength, and helped me forget about my own problems.
Everyone at work knows about you and your stories, and they all even asked me on Monday how you went.
I am sorry that Canberra ended the way it did for you on Sunday Norma. To be out there in those conditions pushing yourself to the edge of your limits for that long only to be again let down by incompetent marshalls is very upsetting and I can understand that you are totally devastated by it. I am very sad that it is the end of your blog as I have really enjoyed following and sharing your journey to Canberra. You are an amazing person with an unlimitless zest for life and a great inspiration to me and everybody who gets the pleasure of meeting you. I hope you find the spirit to continue running. And to finish with one last comment, 'Tough times don't last but tough people do'.
ReplyDeleteOn Sunday I felt proud to know you LL and I was talking you up to anyone how would listen.
ReplyDeleteYou ran a race to be proud of and I am sure you know that too. Screw the offical line!!
we all love you!!
I'm very sorry you've been let down in such difficult circumstances LL. Stay Strong.
ReplyDeleteWarmest regards
Gronk
LuckyLegs - I was lucky enough to see you finish on Sunday and was so happy to see your excited stamp. You were deservedly proud. You may not have ran the race you meant to, but you still ran a great race, and you looked fresh enough at the end to plan for many more races very soon. I hope you don't stop blogging, not only because it gives everyone else joy to read about your achievements
ReplyDeleteLL,
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to hear what happened in canberra... it must be awful *hugs*
I'm so sad you're not continuing your blog - you've been such an inspiration to me since I started learning to run. I can't put into words just how much it means to me and the other new runners to have people out there like you, encouraging us and supporting us on our journey.
So, I want to say thank you LL chickybabe - whereever your journey takes you from here on out, you are a truly inspirational woman with a heart of gold.
I hope you continue to run - don't let one awful experience keep you from doing what you obviously love. Whatever doesnt kill you, makes you stronger. *hugs*
Take Care :)
Hannah xxx
Please do not depart like this LL. While I understand how upset you are, surely you can see you are part of a wider community and what happens in one race should not see you cease that participation.
ReplyDeleteIt is not a perfect world and people make mistakes, look at how Billinda Schipp bounced back after another devastating marshalling mistake.
Regardless I would like to wish you all the best, your approach to your running and life has been an inspiration for myself and many (as I am sure the blog comments will reflect).
I truly hope that we will be able to meet again.
When I met you I told you that for me it was like meeting royalty. "Queen" LL I am honoured to have met you and shocked and saddened by this devastating turn of events. I can't imagine the grief you are experiencing right now. For that is what you will be experiencing, the loss of an important dream.
ReplyDeleteI expect you don't feel like reaching out to others; many people don't when they are in mourning. However the best thing to do is usually that which you least feel like doing. Talk to us. We want to support you as you have supported so many others through their bitter disapointments.
The Lady that can run marathons at 75 has more than adequate inner strength to overcome this loss. We all love you, your highness.
LL I am crying for you. My heart is very heavy.
ReplyDeleteI have loved reading your Blog. Will miss it. It has been an inspirational story.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for the future.
Norma,
ReplyDeleteReading your blog really has been so inspiring to me, and I have enjoyed reading about your amazing feats - everything from running in the rain despite chafing, to flirting with the pilot for a plane ride!
Your strength has given me strength, and helped me forget about my own problems.
Everyone at work knows about you and your stories, and they all even asked me on Monday how you went.
Please please please come back when you're ready.
Take care,
Sarah (JTI)
xx