tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215648228511635687.post172173926493948862..comments2014-12-13T09:54:49.326-08:00Comments on Ask Gary Thomas: Numb Lips? Boston Marathon Weekend ReportGary Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15140168415800191834noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215648228511635687.post-22681433320952044352010-04-27T13:32:45.428-07:002010-04-27T13:32:45.428-07:00As a first time Boston marathoner, the experience ...As a first time Boston marathoner, the experience was amazing! I must have high-fived several hundred people (especially the adorable children) that line the course. While I didn't kiss any of the girls;), I did hug a man who had just hugged the girl (probably his daughter) in front of me. I took some video of the finish that captures a small glimpse of the excitement and encouragement from the crowd. When I finished the race, I fell on my wife's shoulder and just cried! While it took me 30 tries to get qualify, it was worth every failed attempt when I finally arrived:) Thanks for the time you spent with Sharon and I before the race...the Italian restaurant was wonderful!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754656931545350944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215648228511635687.post-67805724444022049702010-04-27T13:20:40.419-07:002010-04-27T13:20:40.419-07:00Thanks Kathryn and Dave--that's a great though...Thanks Kathryn and Dave--that's a great thought. And Marisa, I should have known that someone who can write a 5000 word Christmas letter might take the time to read a long blog. Bless you all!Gary Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140168415800191834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215648228511635687.post-7460433678601578052010-04-26T10:07:07.552-07:002010-04-26T10:07:07.552-07:00Hi Gary! We're proud of you and are inspired t...Hi Gary! We're proud of you and are inspired that you run again and again. After I read your post I thought, "Why not do what we can until we can't? Whether it be running a marathon, going for a dream, or doing something we know we won't even do half as well as we'd like." Thanks too for sharing the challenges you faced personally in the race. Take care and congrats!!!!! - Kathryn and DaveKathryn Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786307001711709411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6215648228511635687.post-7076701197074226822010-04-25T17:13:23.272-07:002010-04-25T17:13:23.272-07:00Loved reading your accounts of the adventure, Gary...Loved reading your accounts of the adventure, Gary :D My SIL is desperately trying to qualify for Boston. I tip my hat to anyone who can run that distance and live to talk about it! Think I'll stick to Billy Blank Tae Bo and the Nordic Track LOL! Amazing how one can continue to learn things through all situations in life. Please say hi to Lisa for me. Blessings.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084480597063268569noreply@blogger.com