tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post3749523392149033852..comments2023-03-22T11:22:37.252-04:00Comments on Niki Ferguson: when you win an entry but can't use itNikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07677269933408317076noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-48760943869604951482014-03-16T22:29:55.000-04:002014-03-16T22:29:55.000-04:00Stumbled on your blog browsing "running"...Stumbled on your blog browsing "running" here on Wordpress. I'm a VA-based runner, and would love to use your entry...but I'll be tackling the 20-miler at Big Sur (too slow on the draw to snag a 26.2 entry). I'm sure that the race organizers want someone, if not the contest winner, to use the entry and have a whole lot of fun at the toughest road marathon, so I'd recommend trying to transfer it to someone according to the race's procedures, if such provisions exist. In 2013 I backed out of the Pittsburgh Marathon in favor of the Flying Pig Marathon the same weekend, and I found someone on Craigslist who was willing to receive my bib in a transfer. The window for online transfers had closed, but an in-person transfer was still allowed at the race expo. I sent this lady my signed release form, and she completed the transfer at the expo. A few weeks later, I received a check from the race -- I felt like a stud, as if it were a prize money check! Whatever you do, don't sell the bib, especially not for a profit.<br><br>I hope you feel better soon; I bet you're going stir crazy not being able to run much/at all.HopeAgainstHopeRunninghttp://hopeagainsthoperunning.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-14429371065747529652014-03-16T23:40:41.000-04:002014-03-16T23:40:41.000-04:00Recover fully, and take your time rebuilding your ...Recover fully, and take your time rebuilding your inner and outer strength gradually. When you're ready, you'll know it. Get healthy and realize that patience is a trainable virtue on your way to more injury free athleticism over the long haul. I don't know what you've got going on injury wise, but with dogged research, I'm sure you'll find the right combo of approaches to get back into your prime. All the best. You will prevail!MikeWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-44685966353251774282014-03-18T10:51:54.000-04:002014-03-18T10:51:54.000-04:00If you can't run this race, maybe they will le...If you can't run this race, maybe they will let you give it to one of your readers? Sorry you still aren't 100% yet :( Soon hopefully!heathertuck04http://www.floridafitnessmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-33178054582051128132014-03-18T14:20:50.000-04:002014-03-18T14:20:50.000-04:00Oh Niki, you know not to push your body. It seems ...Oh Niki, you know not to push your body. It seems you are an avid runner and you will be doing this another time..either by "winning" the ticket or getting yourself there just because it will be a challenge you want to complete. I am sure one of you reader's would love the chance and they can share their story with us {you} here :) Take steps to heal your body xoxoxfitnessmomwinecountrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-46069699344520491682014-03-18T14:54:18.000-04:002014-03-18T14:54:18.000-04:00Could you defer? What a bummer :( I hope you heal ...Could you defer? What a bummer :( I hope you heal quickly but I recommend resting and maybe doing what others have suggesting--host a giveawayhellyfasthttp://hellyontherun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-14537773033123584752014-03-18T21:55:06.000-04:002014-03-18T21:55:06.000-04:00Wow! I've heard Flying Pig is great. Did you...Wow! I've heard Flying Pig is great. Did you love it? Thanks for the idea. I'm checking on transferring now :)overwhelmed hearthttp://overwhelmedheart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-75724812298849614152014-03-18T21:55:58.000-04:002014-03-18T21:55:58.000-04:00Thank you for the encouragement and advice. It...Thank you for the encouragement and advice. It's needed right now. I start PT tomorrow.overwhelmed hearthttp://overwhelmedheart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-10985981973772254712014-03-18T21:56:51.000-04:002014-03-18T21:56:51.000-04:00That's what I'm trying. I emailed the dir...That's what I'm trying. I emailed the director of RunChat to see if they would be ok with it. Hopefully, I'll be hosting a giveaway very soon!overwhelmed hearthttp://overwhelmedheart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-31338705557805147822014-03-18T21:57:48.000-04:002014-03-18T21:57:48.000-04:00Thank you for your kind words :) I'm hoping I...Thank you for your kind words :) I'm hoping I can give it away. It's in the works. What a blessing would it be to be able to gift that to one of my readers!overwhelmed hearthttp://overwhelmedheart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-9549774032461301562014-03-18T21:58:35.000-04:002014-03-18T21:58:35.000-04:00Thanks! I don't think I'll defer. I'...Thanks! I don't think I'll defer. I'd rather gift it to someone. Hopefully, they will allow it!overwhelmed hearthttp://overwhelmedheart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-73370234373165751902014-03-19T10:25:22.000-04:002014-03-19T10:25:22.000-04:00You will prevail. I believe in you.You will prevail. I believe in you.MikeWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-82618452753937991582014-03-19T18:01:27.000-04:002014-03-19T18:01:27.000-04:00I did back out of a race. I planned one for April...I did back out of a race. I planned one for April 2011 and I wanted to be into it but I was planning a wedding and a mom I just wasn't into it, the training, working, going to school blah blah blah...I still wear the t-shirt though :)Melissa Gaines (@melGmow)http://twitter.com/melGmownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472135618508692503.post-45592224448349628532014-03-19T19:31:53.000-04:002014-03-19T19:31:53.000-04:00Thank you :)Thank you :)overwhelmed hearthttp://overwhelmedheart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com