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I did it!

October 19, 2008


I did it!
Originally uploaded by Yarnagogo Rachael

It was soooo awesome and no blisters! But internet has been down at our house for two days so I don’t know my time (around 3:30) and I haven’t been able to draw the sock winner! (All the entrants are stored in my gmail which would be painful to sort on a blackberry.) So drawing will be Monday or Tuesday.

Thank you, all. It meant so much to me, carrying Mom’s name across the finish line. More to follow soon. Xoxox
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Posted by Rachael 40 Comments

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  1. Rhonda from Baddeck says

    October 19, 2008 at 3:23 pm

    Congratulations, Rachael! Way to go, girl! Once you put your mind to something, it’s going to get DONE!

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  2. Teri S. says

    October 19, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Woo hoo!!!!! Congratulations! I knew you could do it! It’s amazing what you can do when you have a goal that has as much meaning as your does. MWAAAA! (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

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  3. Debbie says

    October 19, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    congratulations Rachael!!

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  4. Kirsten says

    October 19, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Right on Rachael! You rock! Your Mom is proud of you and so are your readers. 🙂

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  5. MaryB in Richmond says

    October 19, 2008 at 4:56 pm

    …and you look so GOOD! So strong and functional and not flat out on the pavement weeping. WAY TO GO!!!

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  6. alex says

    October 19, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    Congratulations. Finishing something is even better than starting something.

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  7. Emily says

    October 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    Yay! You rock Rachael

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  8. Melissa says

    October 19, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Yeah! Way to go!

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  9. Amy says

    October 19, 2008 at 6:33 pm

    Yea Rachael!

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  10. Rabbitch says

    October 19, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    You know, with all of you darned knitbloggers (I used to be one, remember?) getting all fit and healthy and running about like loons and looking so damned good while doing it, I’m almost (*almost*) tempted to get me some shoes and frappé la rue, you know?
    Almost.
    (ps, congrats!)

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  11. Amanda says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    Yaaaaaay, go you!
    I thought good thoughts in your direction when I saw the story about the marathon on the news this AM. 🙂

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  12. Jaime says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    Yay! Congratulations! And you look great, too. Very refreshed. 🙂

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  13. Donna says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    Congrats! You rock!

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  14. Carry says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    Woot, woot, woot! Knew you could do it! Your mom would be SO proud! 🙂

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  15. Lynn in Tucson says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:45 pm

    You go, girl! I’ve been waiting for the update!
    You must feel so good!

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  16. melissa says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:45 pm

    congratulations! I also knew you could! What a tribute to your mom.

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  17. jen says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    congratulations rachel!!
    jen

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  18. Katharine says

    October 19, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Way to go Rachael! Congrats!

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  19. Giulietta says

    October 19, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    You’re an inspiring winner! Congratulations, Rachael.

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  20. MrsQ says

    October 19, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    YAY you!

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  21. Nell says

    October 19, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Congrats!

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  22. patrice says

    October 20, 2008 at 12:40 am

    Congratulations!

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  23. martian77 says

    October 20, 2008 at 2:30 am

    Woohoo! Go you! Knew you could do it.

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  24. Maxly says

    October 20, 2008 at 6:24 am

    Awesome! I am so glad you did it!
    And, you inspired me to quit sugar again (well, except for the NATURAL sugar in wine!) and I feel so much better.
    Good job on the run!
    Maxly

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  25. Janice in GA says

    October 20, 2008 at 7:01 am

    /cheers wildly for Rachel, causing the dogs to bark in confusion/
    Congratulations!

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  26. susan says

    October 20, 2008 at 8:00 am

    Congratulations! You had a LOT of people cheering for you 🙂

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  27. Donna Lewis says

    October 20, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Congratulations! You’re an inspiration!!!

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  28. Carrie says

    October 20, 2008 at 8:44 am

    Congrats, Rachael! We knew you would rock it!

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  29. yan says

    October 20, 2008 at 11:39 am

    Bravo !! Toutes mes félicitations ! We are all VERY proud of you, your mom has a really great daughter…

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  30. sil says

    October 20, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    Yay yay yay yay!!!
    Good work girl.

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  31. Seanna Lea says

    October 20, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Congrats! You look a lot better than I ever have after a half!
    The site(s) that has the race results all appear down when I looked for you!

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  32. Dad says

    October 20, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Way to go! and no blisters!
    HooRay for Rachael!!
    HooRay for Duck Tape!!
    Dad

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  33. Yin says

    October 20, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Oh CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so in awe!

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  34. Julie says

    October 20, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    Yay Rachael!

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  35. alison says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:20 am

    You’re my hero, Rach — congratulations!

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  36. kate says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:58 am

    congrats! and no blisters too- that is great

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  37. Urban Fantasy Sara says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:19 am

    Congratulations!

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  38. Catherine says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    Whoo hoo! Congratulations!

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  39. Carry says

    October 22, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Congratulations! That’s one hell of a story…I’m in happy tears for you! 🙂

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  40. Janice says

    October 22, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    Congratulations!!!

    Reply

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