tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post6562044685676834266..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Haphazardlyemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-36674084604428867632015-05-29T15:59:44.661-05:002015-05-29T15:59:44.661-05:00I agree! My closet used to be just a random hangin...I agree! My closet used to be just a random hanging of clothes, and it was impossible to find things quickly. The color coding system makes things SO much easier.<br /><br />Vaseline is a great all-around tool for runners! Next time we get together, I'll have to tell you the story about one of my friends' sons, who got into the vaseline jar and made a big mess. =)<br /><br />Thanks for the well wishes!!! And cheers to going OVER the mileage instead of under!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-9946468433965037362015-05-29T15:57:55.144-05:002015-05-29T15:57:55.144-05:00Thanks for sharing the recipe!!! I have loved ever...Thanks for sharing the recipe!!! I have loved every recipe that I've tried from you, so I can't wait to give this one a whirl, too!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-79313709069037066192015-05-29T15:57:12.857-05:002015-05-29T15:57:12.857-05:00Glad that you are doing better! The most important...Glad that you are doing better! The most important thing is that you are healthy!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-62051318370251330842015-05-29T12:00:31.507-05:002015-05-29T12:00:31.507-05:00People DON'T arrange their closets by color? T...People DON'T arrange their closets by color? This makes no sense to me. How would you find anything quickly?! :)<br /><br />I hope you're feeling better soon! I have totally used vaseline on my nose. It helps :)<br /><br />Have a fun time at the game and happy anniversary!<br /><br />And I think it would be totally okay to go over that mileage ;)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-31945666251794317422015-05-29T11:53:56.137-05:002015-05-29T11:53:56.137-05:00Yes I'm doing pretty well, getting back into r...Yes I'm doing pretty well, getting back into running and cycling. I'm slow but that's ok. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155443976345011433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81808868236951378292015-05-29T11:06:40.327-05:002015-05-29T11:06:40.327-05:00Thanks Natalie! Thanks for the tip on the rejuvena...Thanks Natalie! Thanks for the tip on the rejuvenating cream, too. I am going to copy and paste it into my web browser to search for it as well. =) Oh gosh, I can imagine how much skiing would chap the skin! I struggle with dry patches on my face during the wintertime, period, let alone when exposed to skiing conditions!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-14692636236584995912015-05-29T11:05:33.585-05:002015-05-29T11:05:33.585-05:00I remember your nasty cold this month and I'm ...I remember your nasty cold this month and I'm really sorry that you had to deal with it, as well. =( Thanks for the tip on the lip balm, that is a nice easy solution to try. Thanks for the good luck wishes on the run! And YES - Sun Fun Run would be the perfect slogan for you!!! emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-18707543735779516112015-05-29T11:04:23.861-05:002015-05-29T11:04:23.861-05:00Usually I just buy the cheapest tissue out there -...Usually I just buy the cheapest tissue out there - but in this instance, I'm definitey learning that quality is more important than quantity! Once you've blown your nose a couple thousand times, these things really do make a difference, for sure!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90346280475069003672015-05-29T11:03:15.242-05:002015-05-29T11:03:15.242-05:00Our weather has been so unpredictable that you rea...Our weather has been so unpredictable that you really never know what RnR Chicago might bring us! I remember when the Chicago Marathon got black-flagged a few years back for extreme heat... but also know of times when it's been really cold. So yes, let's all dream of perfect weather on July 19!<br /><br />I'm totally with you on running in circles to get from a .97 to a .00! Also, I will never run anything between 8.5 miles and 10. Once I've hit 8.5, I might as well just do the extra 1.5 so I can log a double-digit run. =)<br /><br />Thanks for the great advice on the increased mileage! The warmer weather will definitely help the motivation, too!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-85718692334728632812015-05-29T09:43:51.220-05:002015-05-29T09:43:51.220-05:00Happy Anniversary!
For your nose ... check out ...Happy Anniversary! <br /><br />For your nose ... check out Origins Make A Difference™ Plus+Ultra-rich rejuvenating cream<br /><br />(Yes, I did just copy and paste the name of the cream there).<br /><br />I started using that stuff a few years ago when I was skiing and just couldn't' get rid of the dry spots on my cheeks and nose. Now, whenever I have a cold, it's a god send after too much tissue use.Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90315918144375856302015-05-29T07:24:26.063-05:002015-05-29T07:24:26.063-05:00Ugh yeah, I have spring, summer AND fall. After tr...Ugh yeah, I have spring, summer AND fall. After traveling so much lately, I notice that I'm a lot worse when I'm here in Illinois, so I'm thinking there's some plant or environmental thing that's setting me off here. <br /><br />The mac & cheese is awesome! And so easy :)<br /><br />I've been wanting to try these avocado cookies, but we currently have a ban on baked goods after eating way too much dessert on vacation: http://www.trueaimeducation.com/double-chocolate-avocado-cookies/Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29044880555300935782015-05-28T19:20:52.689-05:002015-05-28T19:20:52.689-05:00I had a nasty cold this month too. No fun! I put...I had a nasty cold this month too. No fun! I put lip balm on the inside on my nose when chapped. Good luck on the half marathon. I like the slogan Sun Fun Run. That really applies to my entire life actually.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-52274879354920393772015-05-28T18:17:13.242-05:002015-05-28T18:17:13.242-05:00Yes! They exist! They are a little more than the n...Yes! They exist! They are a little more than the normal sandpaper tissues, and they are so soft and smell like Vicks ;)<br /><br />Do it!! Although I fully expect RnR to be hot and humid. But who knows, maybe we will have an awesome rogue 55 degree day in July... A girl can dream, right??<br /><br />I hadn't gone over 20 miles in months and months until last week. It was working great for 5k training... So I feel you with 15 being an accomplishment!! I don't think the number thing is dumb- I like seeing round numbers and will run back and forth in front of my apt to advance the counter from 5.97 to 6.0 ;) I just think if you're feeling good and planning on running some longer races, let loose and run more for a few months. Then do some math and figure out the next round yearly total number ;) <br /><br /><br />Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-82538261780420642592015-05-28T17:58:33.100-05:002015-05-28T17:58:33.100-05:00I've been dealing with some killer allergies l...I've been dealing with some killer allergies lately, so I can definitely relate to the Kleenex frustration. Have you ever tried using the ones with lotion in them? They actually help a tonne!Amanda @ .running with spoons.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18299127204504539512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-75478399803230849482015-05-28T17:25:02.141-05:002015-05-28T17:25:02.141-05:00You're signed up, yes!?!?!? Funny that you say...You're signed up, yes!?!?!? Funny that you say that all the cool kids are running it because having a cool body temperature would help in handling the July temperatures. So I take your comment literally. =D<br /><br />In all seriousness, though, that 6:30 AM start is brutal but it does make a difference. It's too bad that the final stretch of RnR Chicago's course has no shade at all, though. Too bad they can't do the course in reverse, right?!?!? Otherwise, I love the course, too!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81060804528197759242015-05-28T17:22:30.564-05:002015-05-28T17:22:30.564-05:00I completely believe and understand why a lot of f...I completely believe and understand why a lot of folks would not want to run RnR Chicago! The July timing is very conspicuous. If only they could host it in September or October instead, that would be AWESOME.<br /><br />Thanks for the well wishes!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-40864937254136100622015-05-28T17:21:01.352-05:002015-05-28T17:21:01.352-05:00Tissues with Vicks on them, eh? I don't think ...Tissues with Vicks on them, eh? I don't think I've ever seen those anywhere but they sound like they would be a godsend! Lotion on the nose is a good suggestion, too.<br /><br />Ah yes, I knew that you had signed up for RnR Chicago! If I do sign up for it, we most definitely will need to plan on brunch afterwards. That would be the highlight of the whole day for me, for sure!<br /><br />The 62.5 mile per month thing is honestly just because I'm liking seeing the uniformity of that total for every single month on my training log. SO DUMB. I actually did figure out that if I wanted to go for 800 miles this year instead, I'd need to run 7.1 more miles per month for the rest of the year. So we'd be looking at 69.6 miles per month. But at that point, might as well just go for 70, right? In any event, I know how COMPLETELY ridiculous these number presentations all sound! Believe it or not, though, 15 miles per week used to be a pretty good stretch for me. I used to think of anything more than 12 per week as being a huge accomplishment. So I'm happy that 15 miles per week now seems easy, you know?<br /><br />Thanks for the well wishes and the anniversary greetings! GO BLACKHAWKS!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-80016981882084148352015-05-28T17:20:25.500-05:002015-05-28T17:20:25.500-05:00Do the RnR Chicago. All the cool kids are running ...Do the RnR Chicago. All the cool kids are running it! :) Yes, a half in July is nuts, but it starts early (I think 6:30) and the first half is in the shade (well for the most part). Love the course as well!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-38678313191527764682015-05-28T17:15:14.569-05:002015-05-28T17:15:14.569-05:00Thanks for the chapstick suggestion! I've got ...Thanks for the chapstick suggestion! I've got about a zillion tubes of lip balm lying around the house. I will have to try that. <br /><br />Oh wow! Congrats on PR-ing RnR Chicago despite all those challenges! It just goes to show that you never know how race day is going to turn out, right? That's why we run all these races! Sometimes the hardest part is just showing up!<br /><br />Thanks for the anniversary and health wishes!!! I hope that you are resting up and healing well, too!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-36653513765085560112015-05-28T16:32:55.096-05:002015-05-28T16:32:55.096-05:00Can you believe I've never run RnR Chicago? A ...Can you believe I've never run RnR Chicago? A half in July? Are you nuts? LOL....<br /><br />Feel better.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-3955587135408169712015-05-28T16:22:35.362-05:002015-05-28T16:22:35.362-05:00Boo! I hope you feel better soon! I get the tissue...Boo! I hope you feel better soon! I get the tissues with Vicks on them and it helps. Also some lotion on my nose helps a lot. <br /><br />Go Blackhawks!!<br /><br />I'm running RnR Chicago. I love that race :) we could always brunch after If you do it!<br /><br />Why limit yourself to 62.5 miles a month? I would think to be successful at PRing the 13.1 you would need a bit more than avg 15 miles a week? Plus you could always amend your yearly total to 800 or something if you run more :)<br /><br />And happy anniversary!! Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76213075719905963602015-05-28T15:30:04.820-05:002015-05-28T15:30:04.820-05:00Ugh I hear you on being sick. It is NOT fun! I'...Ugh I hear you on being sick. It is NOT fun! I've used chapstick on my nose before and it's helped a lot! Maybe try that.<br /><br />Also, I've attended a wedding the night before Rock N Roll Half about 4 years ago. I PR'd but I don't know how. I was dehydrated, my IT band flared up, my garmin went "kaput" after mile 1, it rained, etc. etc. I PR'd by 30 secs! What!?! lol <br /><br />Happy Anniversary! Hope you feel better!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155443976345011433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-69036087419924535002015-05-28T14:51:03.286-05:002015-05-28T14:51:03.286-05:00I think that color organization is by far the fast...I think that color organization is by far the fastest and easiest way to find things in your closet! I've seen lots of stores do it and I am a huge fan.<br /><br />Glad you like the goalie video! I was looking closely for any Hawks footage and only saw the quick scenes of Ed Belfour. He was quite the character!<br /><br />Thanks for the well wishes! GO HAWKS!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-50207622015244580252015-05-28T14:49:05.145-05:002015-05-28T14:49:05.145-05:00Yes! Patrick Roy has quite the temper! I'm tol...Yes! Patrick Roy has quite the temper! I'm told that Patrick Roy's son was in the video, too, clearly taking after his father. ;-)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-80443007627122417052015-05-28T14:44:58.087-05:002015-05-28T14:44:58.087-05:00Thanks for the well wishes, Marcia! I was outside ...Thanks for the well wishes, Marcia! I was outside yesterday to run some errands and was amazed at how gorgeous the sunny weather was. I'll definitely take the sunshine over gloomy cold anyday! Bummer that you won't be around for RnR Chicago but I hope you have a FABULOUS vacation! Hopefully we'll be able to run other RnR races together later this year. (Vegas? Vancouver?)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.com