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The Internal Revenue Service targeted progressive groups applying for tax-exempt status in addition to conservative ones, according to IRS documents released by congressional Democrats on Monday.
The documents and an internal IRS report being sent to congressional committees reveal that the tax agency used terms that included "progressive" and "occupy" to flag progressive organizations for extra scrutiny before the 2012 elections.
The revelations greatly complicate the political scandal that has engulfed the IRS over the past few weeks. An inspector general report in mid-May revealed the tax agency had screened conservative groups with words like "tea party" in their name when considering applications for tax-exempt status. Lawmakers from both parties quickly denounced the creation of such "Be On The Lookout," or BOLO, lists. Republicans in particular argued the finding proved the IRS was trying to tip the scales of the election during the heat of the campaign.
Now it appears the agency's BOLOs were applied to organizations across the ideological spectrum. The IRS also screened groups advocating on behalf of Israeli settlements who were applying for non-profit 501c4 status -- a criterion that may on its own prove politically toxic...
Democratic staffers on the House Ways and Means Committee released a copy of a BOLO list Monday that showed the word "progressive" was one of those a filters.
"Common thread is the word 'progressive,'" the document reads. "Activities appear to lean toward a new political party. Activities are partisan and appear as anti-Republican. You see references to "blue" as being 'progressive.'"
The document released by House Democrats shows that the IRS was grappling with a wave of difficult-to-define organizations looking for tax-exempt status. The BOLO document notes that 176 applicants for 501c4 status had used the same address in their applications.
Under a section titled "Watch List," the agency put "health care legislation" as an "issue name," advising that new applicants were subject to secondary screening. The IRS also listed "medical marijuana" as an issue name to watch, as well as "occupied territory advocacy."...
Danny Werfel, the principal deputy commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service,acknowledged Monday that other BOLOs besides tea party had existed and were operational until recently. He informed reporters that he had since ended the BOLO practice.
The main question for many Democrats, however, is why no one at the IRS revealed that progressive groups were screened in addition to tea party organizations.
I expect to see those politicians who have gone public with their outrage express further anger on this subject. Unfortunately...
UPDATE: 8:05 p.m. --House Oversight Committee Chairaman Darrel Issa (R-Calif.), who has selectively leaked portions of his own incomplete investigation into IRS wrongdoing, called the internal IRS report issued by Werfel premature. Issa added that the review "fails to meaningfully answer the largest outstanding questions about inappropriate inquiries and indefensible delays.As for the evidence that the IRS put progressive groups on its BOLO, Issas office continued to argue on Monday that the scrutiny applied to Tea Party organizations was greater because their cases were handled with officials in D.C.
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The daily adventures of a mom of 12 who loves to run and is training hard to see just how good I can be.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
I slept well last night. I was in a great place mentally this morning. I felt GREAT for the first eight miles (nailing marathon pace with very little effort). Then the crazy headwinds started (and last for over 10 miles) and I hit a section of tough uphills. I was still doing ok with my time, but was working a lot harder than I should have been. At one point my whole body cramped up (which has never happened to me). I was fueling and hydrating well and went into the race well fueled and well hydrated, so I don't know why. (Some people were saying it was hot, but I thought the temps were great and I never felt too warm at all). I walked for a very short time to try and regroup, and got to running at my goal pace again, but the whole cycle just kept repeating itself.
But the third time it happened, I noticed that my left hip was feeling sore. (This is not something that has ever bothered me before). I tried to run through it, I tried to stretch it, I tried to walk it out... nothing was helping. My hip hurt worse as I went along, even when I tried to walk, but it hurt worse when I ran and the rest of my body just felt awful too.
Despite that, I was still doing a pretty good job staying mentally in the game. I was hoping to negative split, and even though I was a little behind on the clock, I was confident I could make it up. I kept telling myself over and over that it was "my day" and it was "my race", and I kept thinking about a bunch of the encouraging things that Josh had told me. I kept reminding myself that it was supposed to be hard and it was supposed to hurt and that it would pass and I would feel better.
But things just kept getting worse. At mile 16, I gave up. My hip hurt. My body felt awful. My time goal was out the window, and as badly as I wanted that medal and as much as I had sworn up and down that I would never not finish a race, I knew in my head that even though I could finish, it would not be the smart thing. I knew that I would likely be turning the beginnings of an injury into a full blown injury. I knew that there was little to gain and much to loose.
So I walked.
I would have gotten in to a shuttle right then, but I didn't find one until the aid station at mile 23. At that point I had walked most of 7 miles (occasionally I ran a little just to see if it magically felt better... it didn't). It was demoralizing and frustrating to walk.
Walking for seven miles in a race you thought was going to be a huge PR and a huge breakthrough race and a big stepping stone to your goals leaves you lots of time to think. (Mostly not good stuff).
I kept worrying about Josh and the kids and knowing that they were worrying where I was. When the race clock hit 3:15 and I knew that they all knew that I hadn't hit my goal, and I knew they were all anxiously watching for me, I cried.
I kept thinking about how much is sucked that Josh and the kids were waiting to cheer me on at a finish line that I wasn't going to cross. I finally had my family waiting at a finish line for me, and I couldn't get to it.
I kept thinking about how much I had wanted to make everyone proud and how bad it felt to suck.
I kept thinking about how Josh had told me over and over and over that I was going to "be amazing" and all I could think was "Definitely not amazing".
And, in case you are wondering - as much as it sucks walking in a race and getting passed by hundreds of people and having crowds cheer at you to "Keep it up! You look great!" it sucks a million times more when lots of people recognize you while you are walking in a race and getting passed by hundreds of people.
I was so close to the finish when I finally found a shuttle at the EMT at mile 23 that part of me thought I might as well just keep walking and finish, but I knew that the extra three miles of walking were not in my best interest in looking at the big picture of my running. So I gave up the really cool medal to try and do the smart thing, with hopes that it will benefit me in the future.
In the shuttle I had a guy tell me that I must be a marathon weather "jinx" since I got the hot hot weather in Boston and then the crazy headwinds today. Gee thanks!
It was just a rough day. Rough physically, rough mentally, rough emotionally.
I was going to wait to write this until tomorrow, but I know if I wait I won't be as honest and raw as I am right now... so these are my honest, unfiltered thoughts and feelings.
I am not sure what now. I am not sure what the deal is with my hip. It is definitely still sore, although not anything that is forcing me to limp while walking and it is only sore when I am walking (not when I am sitting).
I am sure that I have the MOST incredible husband, family, friends, and support system. (THANK YOU for all of the texts, facebook messages, phone calls, etc.)
I am sure that I am not giving up on my hopes and dreams and that I will not let today discourage me for long.
And I am sure that I am sleeping in tomorrow, and taking a day off from running.
To end on a positive note, THESE GUYS all rocked the kids 1k. Shane won by a nose, Ben was close behind him, and the younger crew represented well. They got "real" race shirts, numbers, and ribbons and are all feeling pretty big time. They all loved the race (and Marcus was having a blast despite the look in this picture). My kids rock. :)
61 comments:
- Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Blog said...
Erin, what a hard decision to have to make during a race you trained so hard for. I have heard before about how marathons can break your heart, but I think there are lessons in all of them. I think you were smart to call it a day and not injure yourself any further. I hope you heal up soon and are on to the next one soon. Hugs. You are still an amazing incredible woman to me and to many others.
- June 9, 2012 at 3:09 PM
- engineergirl said...
Erin, I still think you are amazing, your journey is awesome and your training is inspiring! I do hope that your hip feels better very soon.
- June 9, 2012 at 3:20 PM
- Big Daddy said...
I love you babe. Super much.
- June 9, 2012 at 3:21 PM
- bobbi said...
Oh Erin...so sorry that it went down this way. I hope you are feeling ok and that this hip thing wasn't anything major and that you are back at it soon.
You are amazing and inspiring. I hope yoou get your day soon. Hugs!
- June 9, 2012 at 3:30 PM
- Raina said...
Oh, Erin. You are a brave woman, and I hope you held your head high- despite the negative. Even just blogging all of this, while still fresh, is an example of your courage.
Just know that you have let NO one down. What has happened has happened...but you will be a stronger runner, coach, woman, and believer for it.
My best wishes for a full recovery,
- June 9, 2012 at 3:30 PM
- Suz and Allan said...
I can't even imagine how tough it was for you to make this decision but I know that God has great things in store for you. Hoping the hip pain goes away soon! Your kids look awesome in their race shirts and bibs. I know you guys are so proud of them!
- June 9, 2012 at 3:30 PM
- Mummy Loves to Run said...
My heart goes out to you. That was a character building experience. You will come back stronger than ever because that's who you are.
I hope your hip recovers quickly.
Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. You inspire me daily!
- June 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM
I am so sorry Erin. I said a prayer for you this morning, and I will continue to lift you up in prayer. I have experienced the disappointment you are going through (as have most runners), and I know there is nothing I or anyone can say that will make it better. You are and will continue to be an inspiration to all of us!
- June 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM
- Kurt @ Becoming An Ironman said...
I know exactly what you mean by saying you vowed never to DNF. It's not in our personality. It's just not us. But when it jeopardizes the future races, then it begins to look different.
My heart goes out to you for having to accept the DNF, but I'm proud of you for recognizing it was time to bail out for the long term goals.
Best of luck recovering (I've got a hip issue I'm working through myself). We'll see you back out on the courses in no time I'm sure.
- June 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM
- KaeBee said...
This post...this is why I follow your blog. This is why I have been encouraged to believe I can start running and get faster. This is why you are an inspiration. Because you are honest. Running is hard and you never tell anyone that it is not.
I'm so sorry you had a heartbreaking race. I am looking forward to hearing how this race becomes a part of your story on the road to the Olympic trials.
Blessings, Kris
- June 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM
- Paul said...
Oh, so sorry about that. but a very wise move to DNF ....let that hip recover and figure out what happened.
Better to run healthy than plow yourself into the ground when things are lined up your way.
There are many more marathons ahead of you if take care of yourself!
- June 9, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Erin, so sorry that you had a terrible race day. And "you" did not suck. The conditions, the circumstances, etc., did. You rock no matter what. Time to rest, give yourself a break mentally and physically and regroup. I feel for you, what a tough way to end this grueling training schedule, when you've been nailing all your workouts. Take it easy on yourself. We are all still cheering for you.
- June 9, 2012 at 3:54 PM
- Terzah said...
I am so sorry, Erin. I was at a b-day party with Ruthie and had checked the Twitter feed for word of you before we left and was worried. Remember what Chumbawamba say--"I get knocked down....BUT....." And remember what Emily Dickinson says: "We never know how high we are/Till we are called to rise." You will be back--sleep in. Regroup. You are such a smart runner. When you bounce back, you will be stronger.
- June 9, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Erin--thinking of you! You are still THE BEST!. Rest up--you'll get there. xo xo SPD
- June 9, 2012 at 4:22 PM
- Bill Fine said...
Sorry to hear about your DNF, Erin, but you had to listen to your body. Giving your hip injury time to heal will afford you the opportunity to PR sometime in the future, but it definitely stinks to have to go through this.
Hope you recover soon and keep posting times that an old plow horse like me could only dream of! :>)
- June 9, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Erin, I'm so sorry to hear about your race. Such a hard decision you had to make but it sounds like it was the right one. You're still my hero :)
PS - your kids = adorable!
- June 9, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Erin, I'm so sorry to hear about your race. Such a hard decision you had to make but it sounds like it was the right one. You're still my hero :)
PS - your kids = adorable!
- June 9, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Erin, I'm so sorry to hear about your race. Such a hard decision you had to make but it sounds like it was the right one. You're still my hero :)
PS - your kids = adorable!
- June 9, 2012 at 4:49 PM
- kathrynellen said...
Erin, I cried when I read this and I don't even know you.
Everyone is proud of you, no matter what happened! As your blog yesterday said, you trained hard and hit every workout and every pace. You deserved a PR today.
It didn't happen and you did the most courageous and wise thing by making the decision to stop.
I admire you even more now!
Take care of yourself!
- June 9, 2012 at 4:52 PM
- Allison said...
Erin, I am so sorry. There is just nothing that you can do when your body gives out though. You were smart to take the DNF even though I know you're crushed about it. Just plain sucks.
I hope that your hip heals up quickly. Big hugs.
- June 9, 2012 at 5:03 PM
- Jen@runfortheboys said...
Thank you for sharing these honest thoughts. Hard to read. You showed true courage and strength today - not the kind you expected to show but perhaps something even greater. And you ARE awesome. Never ever doubt that. Love the pic of the kiddos - how fun for them! Hang in there, friend.
- June 9, 2012 at 6:18 PM
- Mark Matthews said...
Well, my jaw dropped to read the blog title, but you handled it with the same grace, humility, and priorities you've always had. It's crushing, but certainly hasn't crushed you.
- June 9, 2012 at 6:24 PM
- Amanda@runninghood said...
YOu are so genuine Erin! So so raw and vulnerable and REAL. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love how you take life as it comes...the good and the bad. Sorry to hear about this Erin. Such a tough day and so much to process. Looks like you've got a good start at the processing and it sounds like you have a great perspective. Heal up...rest...we need you healthy. love to you.
- June 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM
- Christina said...
Awww, sorry to read this. I've been reading your blog long enough to know that you are a VERY GREAT runner so this in no way shape or form means you didn't train well or do what you knew to do. Our bodies are complicated systems and sometimes things happen internally that we can't explain. Disappointment is never an easy pill to swallow. I've done a lot of thinking myself (and of course I have no where near the race experience you do) - but sometimes we are just going to have a bad race. Just the odds in the numbers I think. It's most likely not statistically probable to never have a bum one? :-( I know no words will help in these type of situations, but just remember - you are a GREAT runner. This is only one day in many and you will be right back in the game with the next one!
- June 9, 2012 at 6:45 PM
- Becky at Prairie Runner said...
I have told you many times here that you are an inspiration to me. I listen to your advice, love the quotes, learn from your workouts, etc. And today you are an even bigger inspiration to me - to all of us! All of us have been "there" in some way in our lives, but not all of us act in a smart manner like you did! Stopping before the injury became a full-blown one was a very wise decision. Stopping is not something we runners do easily and then we live with pain for too long. I speak from experience unfortunately. Your marathon is waiting for you! Refresh and then go after it!
- June 9, 2012 at 6:52 PM
- Julia said...
Friend. YOU and your ENTIRE family rock. I wish i knew exactly what to say. i can't imagine how tough everything you went through was. your thoughts and feelings are honest and perfectly understandable. i saw where someone wrote on your FB that you are not defined by one race. i think that is so true. take the time you need to get past this one and then keep your head up and eyes forward. you have incredible potential and your strength and ability to carry forward with such passion and determination is an inspiration to me and many others! thanks for being willing to share this...thinking of you lots!
- June 9, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- BabyWeightMyFatAss said...
Erin, I'm sorry your race day did not go the way you expected. You will have other races and that's why this DNF might stick in your mind to remind you but it will also encourage you to push on at another race. Lot's of peace sent your way today.
- June 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM
- Laura @ Mommy run fast said...
Oh, how frustrating! Marathons are so unpredictable that way... you put all the time and training in, and still have no idea what will come of it on race day. I'm so sorry about the dnf, and the hip pain. Let those tears roll and grieve it... and then pick up again and work toward your next goal. You'll still get your 3:10, I'm sure of it!
- June 9, 2012 at 7:27 PM
- Kortni said...
My heart is sad for you. It already sounds like you have a great attitude about the race. I am sure your family and your faith will carry you through this rough patch. You will be there again to nail that PR! Rest and I certainly hope your hip feels well in the morning!
- June 9, 2012 at 7:49 PM
Please don't ever question how amazing you are. You are a constant inspiration to myself and so many others. You were dealt a horrible blow and did what you had to do. We are not defined by the things which happen to us but by how we deal with them. Sending love and wishes for a speedy recovery.
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love."
Washington Irving
- June 9, 2012 at 9:32 PM
- Caroline said...
scrolling down the Reader I saw those 3 letters....and I said "oh crap" out loud....and then I saw who wrote the post...I am just so very sorry..I cannot imagine how hard this must have been. to make this decision...those 7 miles...not to walk the extra 3...and now. you are strong. you are brave. you will learn from this I am sure. I hope this is not a real injury and that whatever it is, it will heal fast.
you are a fantastic person and a great runner dont you forget it!
- June 9, 2012 at 10:02 PM
- Annet and Kirk said...
Aw, this sucks big time. But a few things I was thinking as I read this and all the awesome comments. For your coaching dreams, you'll now truly understand what the runners you coach may go through - you've now had a few tough races due to weather and you were so smart to not push through it and cause more damage - so you'll be able to really impart that from experience.
And, how awesome are all your fb and blog friends, everyone "gets" this and is proud of you and supportive and all that, so that is super awesome. I guess your next race (Pocatello?) will be your new redemption race. And I'm sure you'll be back stronger than ever.
Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us, hard as that probably was.
- June 9, 2012 at 11:07 PM
- Tina @GottaRunNow said...
In April, my 50K trail race became a 25K run and I got my first DNF. I hurt my ankle on a root. I knew that if I stopped running that maybe I could be running pain-free sooner. And that's what happened. You were wise to stop. Hope you're pain-free soon!
- June 10, 2012 at 3:07 AM
Good Morning Erin,
Aside from our private conversation about yesterday's DNF, I also wanted to weigh-in publicly.
Anyone that has pursued significant accomplishments in life, regardless of the arena, has experienced setbacks and disappointments. That is simply the price of admission and reality of being on a journey the 'average' person will never experience.
I actually believe that having to DNF will ultimately pay higher dividend than if you were to have set a PR yesterday by a significant margin. It will fuel your desire and determination beyond measure and take your appreciation for how gifted you are to new levels.
Keep the faith...this experience is simply the price of admission for achieving your ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trails Marathon. You have an incredible support network of people that respect, care about, and love you...including me!
I'm all-in with you in this amazing journey that will be wrought with every emotion imaginable. Let's check this one off and get back on track.
My respect for you has grown even more since yesterday.
Your Coach,
- June 10, 2012 at 3:18 AM
- christa said...
Oh Erin, what a hard decision you had to make. You have to take care of your body. So many times, people ignore the pain and end up much worse. Last summer I ignored pain in my calf saying it was just a pulled muscle, finally on Day 10 I went to the doctor and was shipped to the biggest hospital in VT with a blood clot and it was almost too late, I was in ICU for 4 days and done with running for a month. You'll get that PR..You are determined.
- June 10, 2012 at 3:40 AM
- Kelly said...
What a rough day! Nothing can take the sting of disappointment away. I do feel that tough people are made during tough times....use this to fuel your fire even more. I admire you tremendously...
Kelly...a long time follower running mom of an adopted special needs child....
- June 10, 2012 at 4:42 AM
- Shannon said...
Thanks for your honesty! Things don't go the way we anticipate them somedays, and it's nice to see that someone else can have the same thoughts running through their head as I do. Take care of yourself! You're day WILL come!
- June 10, 2012 at 4:44 AM
- fancy nancy said...
Oh Erin!!! Sending you lots of hugs from the East Coast!! You ARE amazing!!! I know this was a very hard decision but a good one. You don't want to risk injury. Rest up and soak in the love from your family!!
- June 10, 2012 at 6:31 AM
Oh man- sorry to hear!! Yesterday must have been about lessons! I too learned what it meant to be dehydrated and had a slow race! I was upset- but I had my husband and 2 of my running buddies literally jumped out at mile 19 to run with me!! I love the running community:) u are amazing !! I even talked about u to runners on the hatfield and McCoy race:) shout out to ur kids !!! That is awesome!!! Carol- wv
- June 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM
- Penny said...
So sorry you were not able to finish the marathon, but I think you made the right decision. You wouldn't want to make it worse by continuing to run on it, than it might take forever to heal. Good Call girl. I'm sure that was one of the toughest calls you have to make dealing with your running. Pray for a speedy recovery.
- June 10, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- MCM Mama said...
I'm sorry. I know it was a hard decision and I'm sure it sucked to walk 7 miles thinking about it. I hope you can figure out quickly what is up with your hip.
- June 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Erin thank you so much for sharing this hard experience in all honesty with us. You're awesome and big inspiration. I read all the comments and was all teary-eyed, then I came to the comment from Coach Rick and bawled. :)
Have a rest, hope there's nothing big with your hip and take care.
Majda (CZ)
- June 10, 2012 at 12:31 PM
I re-read my comment and realized there should be "I hope there's nothing big with your hip". Sorry. :)
- June 10, 2012 at 12:33 PM
- misszippy said...
Erin--so very, very sorry! I understand what a tough day this was for you. I respect your making the incredibly tough decision to DNF--it was the wise decision.
But let me say this--you are truly a brand-new runner. A day like this was going to happen sooner or later. You know what? It will make you even tougher and make you appreciate the next victory even more. Running is a long journey, one filled with peaks and valleys. The lows make the highs higher.
Be good to yourself and give your body the rest it needs. Even though you didn't finish, your body is clearly hurting, so respect that and give it some time.
BIG hugs to you!
- June 10, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Just as in life- making wise choices is tough- but you made a great decision. You worked hard for this- but it is FAR FROM OVER- don't let it define you- it is just part of the jouney.
It is one race out of MANY in your future.....so keep your chin up- be blessed for your great training and all you learned and you will take each step- one by one.
Kelly in Michigan
- June 10, 2012 at 12:47 PM
- Unknown said...
Dear Erin,
I think there is something to be said for listening to your body when you did and choosing to honor it and not finish. I hope that you are home, you heal (both mentally and physically), you find peace with this, you receive all the love and support from your readers and your family...and you pick yourself up and re-focus, to try again. I can only think of this as some kind of lesson that you will learn from, pick yourself up and become the brightest star in the sky - which you are already.
- June 10, 2012 at 1:50 PM
- PilotSteve said...
Erin, You absolutely made the right decision. Glad you did not jeopardize a whole running career just to say that you finished. You'll figure it out and come back even stronger and faster! Hang in there... Steve
- June 10, 2012 at 4:33 PM
- Ashley said...
I was so excited for you and the race and I am so sorry. I know you will pick yourself right back up and can't wait to learn how you will grow from this.
- June 10, 2012 at 7:26 PM
- becca said...
As a fellow adoptive mama, adoption professional, and runner (very new, but still, a runner!), I've thought about all you've gone through in the last few weeks as I've visited your blog. You've had a lot to deal with- lots of training, lots of life changes with your job ending, and lots of kids to care for :). I'm going through a career change too, and as I read your DNF post, I keep hearing "This will make her a better coach" in my thoughts. And you know what? It's true! I can see you making a whole career with your running. You are passionate about it, and you already know how to help people and counsel people because of your adoption work. If you hadn't adopted, you wouldn't understand an adoptive parent's heart/struggles/life. If you never had a DNF, you wouldn't understand your clients' highest highs and lowest lows. It sucks that you have to go through this... but damn girl, you can truly say to your runners that you've been through it all. You are an AWESOME runner and will be an AMAZING coach. Because you've experienced so much of the life journey that is running. I look to you for inspiration, and I will continue to, because you are wise, strong, and determined.
sending love and peace your way...
- June 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM
- brg said...
so sorry you had a bad day. You are tough and will bounce back stronger than ever! You have already achieved a lot in your running life and i have no doubt you will accomplish your goals in the future. Hold your head high - you have a lot to be proud of,
- June 10, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- Cory Reese said...
As difficult as the decision was, I think you were very smart to not risk months of battling an injury just to finish.
Get feeling better so you can kick butt at the next race. I still know you are awesome!
- June 11, 2012 at 6:47 AM
- Aunt Melissa said...
I have been following your blog since before your first marathon (when it was your family blog) and never cease to be inspired.
Here are the thoughts that came to me when I read your post:
1. I am not coach Rick, who is clearly incredible, but I can't help wondering if you have been training too hard. I know your attitude is generally that more is better and you take a lot of pride in all of your miles and workouts. But you never, ever get enough sleep or recovery and it might be a good time to re-evaluate (with C. Rick of course) your mileage, recovery, fueling, etc. I am thinking about that "bonk" you had in your training, too - the really bad run day.
2. There is a reason for this, and eventually you will figure it out and it will become part of the narrative or your life and your running story.
3. I know you love the marathon, but could it be terrible to experiment with some other distances - potentially as part of training? You sure as heck seem on to kick 1/2 marathons - you did great in the 1 (or 2?) you have done. It might be nice to have some interim confidence-building successes (outside of nailing your workouts) in between the all-out all or nothing marathons.
4. Like so many others have said here, when you dream big there is the potential to fail big along the way. That's what dreams and stretching are all about and not very many of us are brave enough to risk it.
5. I'm sure this pushed a lot of buttons for playing old messages related to your self-esteem, confidence and identity. Try not to listen to them for long.
6. You are brave and wonderful.
Take care of all of yourself.
- June 11, 2012 at 7:57 AM
- mfranks said...
Take a week off, a week of easy 3 mile jogs. Give yourself another 12 weeks to train, and go at it again!
- June 11, 2012 at 10:19 AM
- Aunt Melissa said...
I know you like quotes, too, so just ran across this one today:"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
Theodore Roosevelt
- June 11, 2012 at 2:48 PM
- Bruce Gudmundson said...
Erin - I volunteered for my first race and UV this year. I worked the finish line and thought I might be able to catch a glimpse of you coming through. When I read your report, I have to admit, I choked up. I just about didn't make one of the cutoffs at Ogden this year and I was so afraid of disappointing those who were cheering for me. Thanks for having the guts to post your raw feelings. I hope you recover quickly and are able to get back on track soon! We're still cheering for you!
- June 11, 2012 at 3:27 PM
- Suzy said...
Heaven knows you will feel what you feel, and I don't want to discount those emotions. However, don't let worry and fear rob you of your confidence in yourself, in your body, in your gift! Try to keep your thought processes clear. I ran a miserable (AGONiZING!!!) 10k a few weeks ago in high heat and humidity. I allowed my thoughts to go to some pretty negative places, I didn't want to run for almost a week, and it took a lot to get back up and try again. In the end, I found that I CAN run. I WILL meet my goal if God allows me enough days because I won't quit trying. I have faith that it will be the same for you. Sorry you didn't have the marathon you'd hoped for & that the return on your investment wasn't at all what you'd put into it. Praying you are feeling great & shaking the dust off your feet from this weekend to run forward to your next PR.
- June 11, 2012 at 9:01 PM
- Molly said...
I hope you're feeling a bit better now, sometimes no matter what we do, things just don't go the way we hoped. Very sorry about the lousy circumstances, but if anyone comes out of this race stronger it will be you!
- June 12, 2012 at 6:47 AM
- Momshomerun said...
That sucks, but at least you had the courage to try! And that's what's most important. Don' beat yourself up!
- June 12, 2012 at 11:11 AM
- lindsay said...
aww man! i was totally hoping to come and see big headlines of an amazing PR. but, i am happy to see that you got to spend the time with your whole family and that they enjoyed their own race! it's hard to DNF but i know where your head is and i think it was for the best - especially with your true running goals in mind. hope your hip/leg is doing better and you have recovered!
- June 12, 2012 at 5:34 PM
- {lifeasa}RunningMom said...
I don't believe I am so behind on posts from you. I must have really been slacking. You are amazing and I am so proud of you for making the best decision for you and by the way, you are the second DNF story I read in the past 48 hours. Both made me feel proud of very strong, smart, inspirational women. God bless you!
- June 12, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- Teamarcia said...
So so sorry Erin. Can only imagine how disappointed you are, especially after the way you trained. It's behind you now. I know you'll move past this and continue on to greatness. Big, big hugs.
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Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber will give Melbourne some high-octane action when he drives a Red Bull Racing F1 car across the city's iconic Bolte Bridge in the lead up to the 2011 Formula 1™ Qantas Australian Grand Prix. The action is set to unfold on the 490m, six-lane bridge on Saturday 19 March at 9.45am.
Mark is no stranger to driving across Australia's famous bridges, having conquered the Sydney Harbour Bridge back in 2005. Now it's Melbourne's turn to experience the excitement. Thousands of spectators are expected to gather at Docklands Waterfront City to view the action live via big-screen TVs and hear the roar of the Red Bull F1 car as it passes overhead.
"It's a special opportunity to drive across the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne," Mark Webber commented. "The Australian Grand Prix is a world class event and something we should be very proud about. Everyone works very hard there to put on a great show every year and it's nice to be able to give something back to the city. It's a great way of saying thank you for all the support the local people have offered me during the last few seasons and it's a nice way to kick-start the grand prix week; I feel very privileged and I'm looking forward to meeting the people there."
Following his bridge crossing, Mark will delight the gathered crowd by stopping at Docklands Waterfront City for a question and answer session with Australian F1 commentator Greg Rust.
Mark Webber drives the Red Bull Racing F1 car over the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne, ending at Docklands Waterfront City to meet with fans.
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10.00hrs - 10.15hrs - Appearance at Docklands
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2010) - Aside from their studies, strength and conditioning program, and individual skill work, the 2010-11 ETSU Buccaneer Baseball team has been very busy this fall. In addition to all those tasks, the Bucs have also played an integral role within the local community.
"Our guys have been very busy this semester and community service played an important role in what we are doing," said head coach Tony Skole. "From reading at local elementary schools, to helping with various food drives, to ringing bells for the Salvation Army, our players have been very involved this fall. Our guys have always done an outstanding job representing the program and it's nice to see them interacting within the community."
The ETSU baseball team recently showed its support and solidarity by raising funds and awareness for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG. The Bucs' head Athletic Trainer Brian Johnston challenged the baseball team to participate in "Movember," which is an event to help raise awareness for prostate cancer. The players were challenged to change their appearance and the face of men's health by growing a moustache. The moustache is similar to a ribbon - the tool used to raise awareness and funds for cancer that affect men. Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, their commitment was to grow a moustache for the last 30 days.
"Our guys had a lot of fun with "Movember", but I have to admit it's not a very flattering look for many of them," added Skole, who he and his staff also participated in the event. They definitely raised awareness and it was fun to see them participate for such a worthy cause. I'm sure this will be a tradition which we will participate in for many years to come."
To learn more about Movember, visit http://us.movemberfoundation.com/ or click on the link below.
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ROUND 12 – Italy, 8 September 2013
1st: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault) 1hr 18m 33.352 (av. race speed 234.268 km/h)
2nd: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) gap: 5.467s
3rd: Mark Webber (Red Bull Renault) gap: 6.350s
Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1:25.849 = 242.924 km/h on lap 51
Pole Position: Vettel 1:23.755 = 248.997 km/h
World Championship: Vettel 222 points • Alonso 169 • Hamilton 141
What a crazy mixed-up grid! Apart from the front row, of course, monopolised by Red Bull – their 50th pole position and the 40th for Sebastian Vettel, but also a personal best for Mark Webber with his first front-row start at the great Italian venue. Behind them was surprise package Nico Hülkenberg, doing his career prospects no harm at all as his Sauber ended up the highest-placed Ferrari-powered car on the grid. The German started ahead of Ferrari duo Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso, whose drafting plans failed miserably, prompting Alonso to refer sarcastically to the "geniuses" on pit wall. As for Lewis Hamilton, pole-sitter for the last four races, the Mercedes man had a disastrous Saturday and missed Q3 for the first time since Malaysia 201 – 67 races ago. And Kimi Raïkkönen's Lotus started from 11th, one place ahead of Hamilton…
Yet it was a familiar enough formula that won the day. "Take pole, start well, cruise home" is the mantra by which Sebastian Vettel has lived his F1 life. At Monza the 26-year-old German did it for the 32nd time, racing into the lead, one-stopping after 23 of the 53 laps, and nursing the Red Bull Renault home despite late concerns over its gearbox. "Sorry for the lock-up in the first corner," Vettel told his team on the slow-downlap, "it made the first stint a bit tricky," but otherwise he was untroubled in extending his title lead to 53 points.
Teammate Mark Webber set himself up for a strong run-in to the end of his final F1 season with his best-ever Monza display. "It's a great place here and it's very special to finish on the podium," said the Australian. "It's not the circuit where I've had the best results in the past, so it's a bit of a personal best for me in qualifying and the race." Webber started well but had to make discretion the better part of valour in the first chicane as Felipe Massa's Ferrari slipped by. Webber and Fernando Alonso laid on another of their personal moments to remember on lap 8 as the Ferrari muscled its way through; after leap-frogging Massa in the stops Webber just failed to catch Alonso but secured his first Monza podium in third.
Fourth may not be enough to rescue Massa's Maranello career, especially as one of the drivers in the Ferrari frame was an unexpected fifth. Nico Hülkenberg stunned both himself and his Ferrari-powered Sauber team by qualifying third on Saturday then kept a cool head in the race. "Despite starting third, it was always clear keeping the Ferrari and Red Bulls behind was not realistic," said the 26-year-old German who had not previously finished higher than eighth for Sauber. "I lost two places right at the start, but then the pace was good and, especially towards the end, I was able to catch up quite a bit again."
Recent pace-setters Mercedes endured a low-key weekend. Nico Rosberg started sixth and finished in the same position. But Lewis Hamilton by his own admission had an awful Saturday and failed to make Q3. The Englishman lost radio contact early in the race and a slow puncture forced him into two stops, but he lit up the last few laps of the race: a burst of overtaking carried him to both ninth place and the fastest race lap but saw him drop to third overall behind Alonso once more. "That was a difficult weekend for me but these things happen and you have to say that it's been a good year so far," said Hamilton. "I gave it my all out there today; the pace of the car was great but unfortunately we paid the price for not qualifying far enough up the field."
Other talking-points
Kimi Raïkkönen also lost ground in the Championship, punished for a poor qualifying effort that saw the Finn start 11th and finish in the same place. It might have been different but for a first-lap encounter with the rear of Sergio Pérez's McLaren that forced the Lotus into the pits for a new front wing. Raïkkönen remains fourth overall but now has just four points in hand over Mark Webber.
Dan Ricciardo celebrated his promotion to Webber's Red Bull seat next year by equalling his best result of the season in seventh for Toro Rosso while his current teammate Jean-Eric Vergne was one of only two retirements with a suspected transmission problem after 14 laps. The other non-finisher was Force India's Paul di Resta, whose wretched run continued with a fourth straight pointless weekend when he locked up on the opening lap and damaged his car against Romain Grosjean's Lotus. "It has been one of those weekends to forget, starting with the brake failure yesterday and the early retirement today," said the Scot. "I just got caught out going into the second chicane because the cars ahead of me got backed up – I guess they were reacting to the tussle going on ahead of them."
The final point went to McLaren's Jenson Button, and an unwanted landmark looms for the Woking team as it celebrates its 50-year history in F1. Not since 1980 has McLaren failed to achieve at least one podium in a World Championship season; only seven more races remain and fifth is the highest finish Button or Pérez have managed so far…
Next race: round 13, Singapore, September 22
Light up F1! 'The Monaco of the East' is ready and waiting for its sixth Grand Prix. Can Vettel win it for the third time running? Can Webber keep his current form going? Check it all out right here in two weeks' time…


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Step 1: Choose components wisely
The actions I planned for the buttons is to trigger some lights and one motor. I have chosen leds for almost all of them except for two, because I wanted the box to work with batteries. I used four C type batteries, so the box works a while with this power source.
I guess that English is not your first language: there are some odd grammatical constructions in your text. If you are not offended, I would be happy to make some suggestions for changing the words here and there.
If you want to replace battery system, maybe you can use the "joule thief" method to save in battery cost... ;)
You will get some current flow through the bag which will reduce your battery life.
You would be better off with a "normal" plastic bag.
But you can find the circuit for the flip flop here http://www.josepino.com/?led-flasher-circuits1. I use the second circuit with the 2N3904. Try first on a protoboard for the resistor and capacitor values. If I remember correctly I use 100uf capacitor and 1k resistors. Not sure at all. For the And Gate I use this circuit http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/HBASE/Electronic/trangate.html. Every LEDs need to be wired with a resistor. You can use the classic V=IR formula. In my project I use 470ohm. There OK for the high brightness LEDs, but to high for normal LEDs. For the rest, is only wiring a switch with a LED.
I hope I answer your question at best.
And color codes 0-9, lighting colored bulbs.
I show the buttons box to friends and family and they like playing with it too! It's a really fun and relatively simple project to build. And to play with it too.
Thank you all for your comments and your appreciation!
When I was a kid I had a giant wooden chest made from MDF to put toys and stuff in, and I cut loads of dials and pretend switches from cardboard to stick on the top so I could pretend the box was a great big machine :P This 'Ible is a wonderful reminder of days gone by, and a marvellous idea on how to revisit the past and make a great big box of buttons and switches that actually works! :D
Gonna hit up Maplin as soon as I'm able and just go crazy with switches, lights and bits of wire.
Thank you for a great instructable, and a wonderful and precious dip into a long ago memory.


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This story was corrected on July 23. An explanation of the correction follows.
Gaithersburg is weighing the possibility of a new circulator bus system that would link residents with workplaces and transit stations.
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved funding Wednesday for the city to conduct a feasibility study on the circulator bus. The Board's grant of $45,000 will fully fund the study.
"A goal of the study is to provide enhanced access to employment centers for low- to moderate-income households," according to a Board document. The board will provide technical consultants to help the city conduct the study.
According to the city's grant application, the bus "is envisioned to operate exclusively in the northeastern portion of Gaithersburg." The area is roughly north of Clopper Road and Olde Towne Gaithersburg and south of the city's northern limits.
The circulator would help the city with "filling in some of the gaps" between the planned Corridor Cities Transit stations, the transit center near Lakeforest Mall and MARC rail stations at Metropolitan Grove and in Olde Towne, said Rob Robinson, long-range planner for the City of Gaithersburg.
"We're missing something to link all those things together, especially with [the] Watkins Mill Interchange coming in," Robinson said.
The Watkins Mill Interchange, which will link two ends of Watkins Mill Road over Interstate 270 in Gaithersburg, is expected to increase accessibility to transit and businesses in the area and reduce congestion at the Md. 355/Montgomery Village Avenue intersection.
Robinson said the study should answer city staff's preliminary questions about a possible bus system.
"If we were to develop something, how would it operate? What are the costs?" he said.
Robinson said the Board has not yet informed the city who it will place on the technical team for the study.
This story previously identified the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments as the body that approved funding for the study. It was the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board.


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I-70 Project Will Close the Exit Ramps to US 231 on Saturday
The westbound exit ramp will close first
PUTNAM/MORGAN COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the resurfacing project on I-70 will close the westbound exit ramp to US 231 (Exit 41) on Saturday, December 1 from 8-11 a.m. to replace the traffic signal loops in the roadway. Crews plan to close the I-70 eastbound exit ramp to US 231 in the afternoon between 1- 4 p.m.
This project on I-70 will resurface the interstate from US 231 to Little Point. This project was awarded to Rieth-Riley Construction for $10.49 million. This project is scheduled for completion in mid December of this year.
The work schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather. INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone. For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot or www.trafficwise.IN.gov .


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Ricciardi commits to ETSU, two-sport star to participate in basketball and track for Buccaneers
Friday, July 18, 2003JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State has announced Canfield, Ohio native Anna Marie Ricciardi has committed to play women's basketball and track and field for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2003-04 seasons. During her senior year at Western Reserve High School, Ricciardi was named first-team All-Ohio, Northeast Ohio Inland All-District Player of the Year and Salem News Player of the Year in women's basketball. She averaged 19 points, six rebounds, and six steals per game and finished her prep career as Western Reserve's all-time leading scorer. "Normally, you don't find that quality of a student-athlete this late in the year," said ETSU head women's basketball coach Karen Kemp. "But through some of [head track and field coach] Dave Walker's contacts, we were able to find out that she was interested in both track and basketball at ETSU." An accomplished track and field athlete as well, Ricciardi was two-time district, regional, and state high jump champion her junior and senior seasons en route to being recognized as the Top Female Track Athlete in Mahoning County in 2003. She owns numerous school records in multiple events including the 100-meter hurdles (15.9) and high jump (5-9). "Anna Marie Ricciardi will be a tremendous asset to our program," said ETSU assistant track and field coach Michelle Byrne. "Coming in behind current senior Cheryl Howard (ETSU's 2002-03 Female Athlete of the Year), Anna Marie will give our team added depth in the high jump event. I'm excited to have the opportunity to work with such a versatile athlete to carry on the strong high jump tradition that we have here at ETSU." Ricciardi was in the top 10% of her graduating class and is a member of the National Honor Society. She also participated in honors band, honors choir, SADD, and numerous other extracurricular activities during her time at Western Reserve.


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Architecture and Interior Architecture Students to Debut Products at High Point Market
Architecture and interior architecture students at Marywood University have been chosen to take part in a sponsored studio this summer. Under the advisement of Stephen Garrison, assistant professor of studio art and interior architecture, Marywood students will join students from Florida State, Auburn University, the University of Oregon, Appalachian State University, and other colleges. The program is run by a Dallas, Texas-based furniture company, Groovystuff.
The work created during the studio will be exhibited in a sponsored booth at the High Point Market in North Carolina this fall. High Point designers, manufacturers, and retailers will judge the students' work. The winning entry will go into production with Groovystuff, and students will earn royalties on their sales.
Groovystuff represents a breakthrough approach to the nurturing of home furnishings design talent in partnership with leading U.S. colleges and universities. Recognized with the 2013 ICON HONOR for "Industry Contribution & Influence," the Groovystuff foundation was established in 2010 by Chris Bruning to improve the competitiveness of consumer products in the U.S., by providing students with job opportunities and presenting professors with an invaluable opportunity to network with retailers, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, journalists, and industry professionals at the High Point Market.