tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523416326400575666.post4534720158810362981..comments2023-08-16T04:15:35.241-07:00Comments on Ring The Bolus: The Important Things In LifeWingmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00867789638868481704noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523416326400575666.post-70424056406767011062008-03-07T15:09:00.000-08:002008-03-07T15:09:00.000-08:00Hey! Though this might be late, firstly congratula...Hey! Though this might be late, firstly congratulations on your Darden admit. I just came across your blog and learned you are coming. I enjoyed browsing through blog and think its inspirational. You are doing great! Looking forward to meeting you soon. <BR/>Sorry to hear about your Dog!<BR/>AnandAnandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03237911777142072460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523416326400575666.post-78480127087050355792008-03-06T12:35:00.000-08:002008-03-06T12:35:00.000-08:00so happy you put this picture of moose up :) i rea...so happy you put this picture of moose up :) i really love it!Dances with Corgishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116855540826963649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523416326400575666.post-64875994427909030532008-03-06T11:19:00.000-08:002008-03-06T11:19:00.000-08:00Great post.Sometimes we have to make some tough ch...Great post.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes we have to make some tough choices in the short term with the longer term, big picture in mind.Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523416326400575666.post-84163200888736813612008-03-06T07:04:00.000-08:002008-03-06T07:04:00.000-08:00Ed, I am really sorry that your dog is going throu...Ed, I am really sorry that your dog is going through a tough time. Those animals become such a part of the family and it is hard to see them in distress.<BR/><BR/>As far as the marathon goes, many people do their first marathon at an Ironman. It definitely is not necessary to run a marathon beforehand, in my opinion. And it can really detract from your training since the recovery can be tough and sometimes lengthy. My coach would probably recommend not doing a marathon within 5-6 months but there are, of course, many philosophies on this. A lot also depends on your running experience and your race schedule leading up to the Ironman. You will do plenty of long runs to prepare you physically. Probably the most important reason to do it would be to gain confidence, but you will get there too. Best wishes with your decision.Anne Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005305831235654057noreply@blogger.com