tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post5055802690895826515..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: 2015 Race Scheduleemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46465070327706559192015-01-18T10:47:10.042-06:002015-01-18T10:47:10.042-06:00I love when everyone posts their schedules! Curre...I love when everyone posts their schedules! Currently, I am just registered for the Shamrock Shuffle and a local 5K in March. I am eyeing the Indy Mini-Marathon (I do it every year but not sure if I want to try something new) and RnR Chicago. I'd LOVE to do a fun destination race, too!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-33296446766821098972015-01-18T07:11:24.069-06:002015-01-18T07:11:24.069-06:00Great schedule you got here! I am excited that yo...Great schedule you got here! I am excited that you will finally get a chance to do the Shamrock Shuffle. Fort2Base is a nice race too. You should sign up to be an ambassador. RnR is a great race with the exception of one killer hill around mile 5. RnR Virginia Beach is hot, hot, and hot. I did it in 2013 and am surprised I did not passed out. RnR Las Vegas is a MUST!! I am going to check out the 10 miler race too and see if I can use the same discount code . Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-86121623908222420532015-01-17T18:09:28.064-06:002015-01-17T18:09:28.064-06:00So many cool races! You've picked out lots of ...So many cool races! You've picked out lots of fun ones. It's going to be a very good running year for you! <br /><br />Where I live, there are more races than I thought there'd be, but not nearly as many as when I lived in Dallas. Oh, the running scene in a major metropolitan area. I miss it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87087897349243782862015-01-14T14:13:02.646-06:002015-01-14T14:13:02.646-06:00There is definitely a lot to be said for running t...There is definitely a lot to be said for running the same races year after year - you know exactly what to expect and what to focus on to improve! Plus, I've found that you just feel a lot more relaxed, mentally, going into race morning. When it comes to PR attempts, doing a race you're familiar with is definitely the way to go. Hence, since I don't care too much about performance goals this year, I'm extra motivated to run new races. ;-P So what's on your race list so far for 2015?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-12286467886578957282015-01-14T14:09:35.489-06:002015-01-14T14:09:35.489-06:00Yes - I feel like the last runner and nonrunner in...Yes - I feel like the last runner and nonrunner in Chicagoland who has never run Shamrock! Lots of my friends who claim to hate running still sign up for Shamrock and do it every year - which says a LOT about the event! Thanks for the Wisconsin vote - you are helping to tip the scales in that direction. =)<br /><br />I love your race selection for the year! You've got some wonderful classics and a nice mix of distances! I think your plan of doing longer races earlier in the year will help out a LOT when you get to marathon training time. For me, the long runs are all mental. When I was in peak marathon training, a 10-mile run seemed like a walk in the park. But now, I am so resigned at having to do anything over 8 miles just to train for a half marathon! And likewise, I'm lucky these days to log more than 10 miles per week, too. Our race schedules will definitely help both of us get on the ball! =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-71964584113449916602015-01-14T14:02:54.172-06:002015-01-14T14:02:54.172-06:00April! Thanks for co-hosting the link-up, I love g...April! Thanks for co-hosting the link-up, I love getting great blog topic suggestions and seeing what others' responses are! I'll definitely be joining up on a regular basis. =D That would be AWESOME if you could find a local race that benefits animal shelters - it's a cause that is very near and dear to my heart! Bummer that Wine and Dine conflicts with RnR Savannah. The timing is also so close to RnR Vegas! November is a crazy month when it comes to half marathons, yes?!? emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-21969278541130753532015-01-14T14:00:04.723-06:002015-01-14T14:00:04.723-06:00Woo hoo! I was shocked, too, when I saw the 50% of...Woo hoo! I was shocked, too, when I saw the 50% off promo from Live Grit. What an amazing deal! Bummer that I probably won't catch you at any RnR races this year, but can't wait to see you at CARA 10 and Fort2Base! BTW - yay for your European vacation! How cool would it be to run a race while you're out there, too!?!?!? I hope you can find one that works in your schedule!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-92025759136413333892015-01-14T10:52:51.832-06:002015-01-14T10:52:51.832-06:00It's cool that you are running mostly new race...It's cool that you are running mostly new races. I seem to fall into the habit of running the same races every year. I usually want to see if I can better my "course record", but I should probably try some new ones. I was thinking that running a small town marathon might do me some good!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-62367583335691008412015-01-14T10:28:08.078-06:002015-01-14T10:28:08.078-06:00Whoa, you've never done the Shuffle? I'm s...Whoa, you've never done the Shuffle? I'm surprised! I bet you'll really enjoy it. All of the excitement of the marathon with infinitely less training and running :P Hahaha. And I definitely advocate for you running the Wisconsin Half :)<br /><br />This is my current plan for 2015: Shamrock, Lakefront 10, Ravenswood, Chicago Spring Half, Soldier Field 10, Ragnar, BTN Big 10K, Chicago Half, Chicago Marathon, Jingle Bell 5K. Granted, the only ones I'm registered for at the moment are the Lakefront 10, the Chicago Spring Half, and Ragnar, but I'll register for the others eventually :P I'm hoping that by doing all those longer races at the beginning of the year, I'll actually go into marathon training READY to train for a marathon this year, instead of kinda sorta being ready (CARA recommends that you're logging 20-25 miles/week BEFORE marathon training even begins...I've usually been closer to, you know, 9. Maybe 10. Haha. Not good!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72139309869640954922015-01-13T18:52:00.668-06:002015-01-13T18:52:00.668-06:00I'd really like to get a Rock n Roll race (or ...I'd really like to get a Rock n Roll race (or two) on my calendar! I wish I could do Savannah, but it's the same weekend as Wine & Dine. Looks like you have a great race schedule this year! I love the Doggy run one, I am going to keep an eye out for a local version this Spring or Fall!! Thanks for linking up with us today! Hope to see you back next week!Professor SnuggleSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15156264930123746798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29602158183921476362015-01-13T18:51:29.060-06:002015-01-13T18:51:29.060-06:00The ONLY reason I did not sign up for the CARA 10 ...The ONLY reason I did not sign up for the CARA 10 is because the price went up to $65. Half off? Yes please!!!<br />Looks like your year is shaping up nicely! Yay for RnRDC! I wish the date worked for me. I would SO love RnR Vancouver or Montreal too but don't think I can swing. I'll see you at Fort2Base as well!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-18086085911572361942015-01-13T17:02:24.199-06:002015-01-13T17:02:24.199-06:00WOO HOO indeed!!! I read your 2015 race plans (tho...WOO HOO indeed!!! I read your 2015 race plans (though I haven't commented yet) and was blown away by all of the triathlons you are doing. Your Puerto Rico tri is going to be amazing! And after I saw that you are running Wisconsin, that adds even more fuel to the fire for me to sign up. I had a blast hanging out with you at Wisconsin when we both ran it!!! I have also thought about Ravenswood, I love neighborhood races and I hear great things about it every year. Can't wait to see you more, too!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-44369731688869264072015-01-13T16:49:40.416-06:002015-01-13T16:49:40.416-06:00Woo hoo for races! We are overlapping on the F3, ...Woo hoo for races! We are overlapping on the F3, Shamrock (I forgot to mention it!) and also potentially the Wisconsin Half Marathon! Can't wait to see you more! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152316282069493934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-60982510804835486612015-01-13T14:52:27.954-06:002015-01-13T14:52:27.954-06:00Ooooh - thanks for the tip, Mo! I thought that sin...Ooooh - thanks for the tip, Mo! I thought that since Virginia Beach is on the ocean, that humidity wouldn't be a factor, so this is very helpful to know. I am going to go back and read your recap for full details!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-77259424639884859192015-01-13T14:49:06.744-06:002015-01-13T14:49:06.744-06:00I highly recommend RnR Virginia Beach. I did that...I highly recommend RnR Virginia Beach. I did that race in 2012. Just keep in mind that the humidity there is always at like, 99%. It's sticky.Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552118198116488700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-7950121508663508442015-01-13T14:38:17.208-06:002015-01-13T14:38:17.208-06:00LOL! I was thinking about doing an indoor triathlo...LOL! I was thinking about doing an indoor triathlon at a local gym, too. Attendees swam X minutes in the pool, rode X minutes on a stationary bike, and then ran X minutes on a treadmill. Everyone was given set amounts of time for their transitions, too. I really do love the set times versus the distances.<br /><br />Good luck visiting the U-MN campus!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83185188199490475282015-01-13T13:38:59.702-06:002015-01-13T13:38:59.702-06:00Ugh, don't ask. I'm afraid I might stroke...Ugh, don't ask. I'm afraid I might stroke out when I set foot on campus. Just kidding.<br /><br />A friend recommended it, and the time trial aspect made me feel like it was less intimidating.Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-36056569198889351942015-01-13T13:05:06.161-06:002015-01-13T13:05:06.161-06:00No!?!? That is a bummer! Heaven knows that what I&...No!?!? That is a bummer! Heaven knows that what I've got here is only a partial list, though - I will for sure be making extra additions as the year progresses. What races are you planning so far for the year?!?!? emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-37538455641522065012015-01-13T12:25:51.287-06:002015-01-13T12:25:51.287-06:00Aw booo! I do not see our paths crossing too much ...Aw booo! I do not see our paths crossing too much this year! But you never know, right?? Good luck! I love doing races you've never done before. That's partially my goal too this year.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155443976345011433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-4184960075671648292015-01-13T12:07:22.436-06:002015-01-13T12:07:22.436-06:00Thanks, Kim! I've run Rock N Roll Chicago twic...Thanks, Kim! I've run Rock N Roll Chicago twice, but never any other RnRs. I am surprised that you've never run RnR Chicago! It's awesome, but the July timing is just brutal.<br /><br />You're right about Wisconsin! I AM considering it, but am also considering running the Pittsburgh Half which takes place that same weekend. I just edited my post accordingly. =)<br /><br />Yay for having two goal races already lined up! I can't wait to hear more about what other races you pick to do for fun. I still need to check out some of those Zion races you mentioned, too!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-1527944808238299712015-01-13T11:56:49.804-06:002015-01-13T11:56:49.804-06:00Yay for so many NEW races and running for FUN! Yes...Yay for so many NEW races and running for FUN! Yes, yes, yes!!! Can't wait to hear which other two RnR ones you choose! Will these be your first RnR? I still have not done one!<br /><br />Um... WI HM is missing from the list...........?!!?!??!?! lol ;)<br /><br />Oh! My list. Not much! A goal 5K in March and WI HM goal in May. Fun fillers in between!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-32100849709475239962015-01-13T11:36:29.699-06:002015-01-13T11:36:29.699-06:00Congratulations on signing up for your first tri! ...Congratulations on signing up for your first tri! I know so many runners going the tri route this year. I think you're going to get hooked! Everyone I know that has gone tri has never come back afterwards. =)<br /><br />I love the idea of a tri that is based on time as opposed to distance, too. It's a great way to get your feet wet, literally! I can't wait to hear how your training progresses!!!<br /><br />How did you end up picking a U-MN-themed tri for your first when you are a Badger fan!?!?!? =Pemmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-39100842534596898952015-01-13T11:17:39.961-06:002015-01-13T11:17:39.961-06:00I just registered for my first Tri - whee! It'...I just registered for my first Tri - whee! It's called Tri U Mah (a play on the U of MN's battle cry or something... I dunno, I'm a Badger fan, it's bad enough I'm going there so don't ask me to research). <br /><br />Anyway, it's end of Feb, and it's a 30 minute timed swim, bike and run. Go as far as you can within each time frame. <br /><br />My first swimming race. EEK!Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.com