Wow! What an accomplishment! It’s kind of amazing to think about what other people are getting done (17 miles?!) while we’re just about to crawl out of bed. 🙂 I’m running my first marathon in January and will definitely be employing the “tell everyone I know I’m running x miles” plan as my long runs get longer. Accountability and motivation are so important. Well done!
Awesome job on your run! I wish I had that much motivation.. As someone who is on my own weight loss journey I would love to hear more about how you got to where you are 🙂
I’m new to your blog, and I just wanted to say congrats on an awesome run! You totally inspire me. Idk if i’d be able to head out for a 17 mi run SO EARLY. Looking forward to following you on the rest of your journey =)
Great run, Ashley! I loved following your running tweets yesterday. It was so brave of you to get out there in the dark. You deserve to have a long-lasting grin. It’s one of my favorite things about long runs. This post provided just the inspiration I needed to get out there and tackle 20 miles in a few minutes.
Wow, first, 17 miles before work, impressive. Second, how does one take pictures during a run. And third where are the water fountains (other than 72/90th st West)? That’s my one gripe with running along the hudson, well done.
AshleySeptember 11, 2010 / 4:57 pm
I carry my Blackberry, camera, and keys in my Camelbak and will grab it out to use when I want. In regards to water fountains, I know for a fact there are some near the bike rental place, near the old running shack (where the construction is).
CONGRATS on 17 miles!! Such an accomplishment!! Looks like you run at the same place I do- love the Hudson River. This was such great motivation for my own run this morning!!
AshleySeptember 13, 2010 / 8:22 am
I absolutely love the Hudson especially in the cool Fall weather. During the summer the lack of shade can be a pain but it was lovely Friday morning!
You rule, lady! I’m very inspired by this post! 🙂
AshleySeptember 13, 2010 / 9:21 pm
Thanks Tina!! It was definitely a PDR for me and I’m actually excited instead of scared for the marathon now! This weekends 18 miler will be another huge step since it includes HILLS! 🙂
SimoneSeptember 15, 2010 / 8:56 pm
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and YOU ARE AWESOME!!! I’ve done NY a few times and know the physical/mental struggle. I feel like you represent “real” runners out there. You go girl!
Wow! What an accomplishment! It’s kind of amazing to think about what other people are getting done (17 miles?!) while we’re just about to crawl out of bed. 🙂 I’m running my first marathon in January and will definitely be employing the “tell everyone I know I’m running x miles” plan as my long runs get longer. Accountability and motivation are so important. Well done!
Congrats, Ash!
Thanks!! Phone catch up this weekend? 🙂
Awesome job on your run! I wish I had that much motivation.. As someone who is on my own weight loss journey I would love to hear more about how you got to where you are 🙂
Dang that’s early!!! What motivation. You did awesome and I love the play by play of it all. Way to go!
You rock! I loved following your running tweets!
Congrats, congrats, congrats on your 17 miles!!! You did an awesome job. Way to get out there bright and early and get them done!
You are incredible! Such dedication is totally inspiring.
You are brave and awesome!
You’re my inspiration! I love, love, love when runners love running 🙂 awesome job girl!
You look so awesome and STRONG! I hope my tweet helped you ROCK!!
I’m new to your blog, and I just wanted to say congrats on an awesome run! You totally inspire me. Idk if i’d be able to head out for a 17 mi run SO EARLY. Looking forward to following you on the rest of your journey =)
Congrats on the PDR — sounds like it went very well! You rock. 🙂
That is awesome, you are amazing! I can’t run that often but I get my biggest smiles when I’m running.
Congrats! I’m especially impressed that you did it in the morning before work! Crazy.
Great run, Ashley! I loved following your running tweets yesterday. It was so brave of you to get out there in the dark. You deserve to have a long-lasting grin. It’s one of my favorite things about long runs. This post provided just the inspiration I needed to get out there and tackle 20 miles in a few minutes.
Woot woot! You rock girl!! 🙂
Wow, first, 17 miles before work, impressive. Second, how does one take pictures during a run. And third where are the water fountains (other than 72/90th st West)? That’s my one gripe with running along the hudson, well done.
I carry my Blackberry, camera, and keys in my Camelbak and will grab it out to use when I want. In regards to water fountains, I know for a fact there are some near the bike rental place, near the old running shack (where the construction is).
Way to go, girl! I was sort of wondering where the heck you would get in 17 miles in Manhattan. Looping around seems like a great idea!
amazing job!
Thanks! It was great running into you today. What are you up to tonight/this afternoon? 🙂
CONGRATS on 17 miles!! Such an accomplishment!! Looks like you run at the same place I do- love the Hudson River. This was such great motivation for my own run this morning!!
I absolutely love the Hudson especially in the cool Fall weather. During the summer the lack of shade can be a pain but it was lovely Friday morning!
You rule, lady! I’m very inspired by this post! 🙂
Thanks Tina!! It was definitely a PDR for me and I’m actually excited instead of scared for the marathon now! This weekends 18 miler will be another huge step since it includes HILLS! 🙂
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and YOU ARE AWESOME!!! I’ve done NY a few times and know the physical/mental struggle. I feel like you represent “real” runners out there. You go girl!