tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post7239237301560963615..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Catching up and the spirit of alohaemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-24030258694576870702014-01-12T17:08:43.309-06:002014-01-12T17:08:43.309-06:00Yay for Brooks shoes! I am so excited to give them...Yay for Brooks shoes! I am so excited to give them a go, especially with such rave reviews from you and so many others! Counting down to when I can try them out. Hey, that is more motivation to log those miles when you know that the more you run, the more quickly you can replace your shoes, right?<br /><br />Yeah, I was in no rush to keep the run streak going after January 1. It was definitely nice to keep some running momentum going with the streak during the holiday season, but running did start getting kind of monotonous when done for that purpose, no? I don't know if I'll do another run streak again next year or not.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-27637041235737057452014-01-12T17:06:31.104-06:002014-01-12T17:06:31.104-06:00This winter in Chicago has been especially bad thi...This winter in Chicago has been especially bad this year. It would be one thing if it was a stable winter, but I seriously can't remember another stretch where it has been this rollercoasterish, ever. Negative 50 one day, then 40 degrees the next. Craziness!!!<br /><br />And yes to run dates!!! I have an irrational fear of going out on the lakefront path during the winter because I always think it's going to be even windier (i.e. a higher wind-chill factor) out there. But everything is easier when you've got a friend there to keep you company!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-31267270313107056682014-01-12T17:04:07.495-06:002014-01-12T17:04:07.495-06:00I think we all absolutely need to visit Hawaii at ...I think we all absolutely need to visit Hawaii at least once a year if possible!!! It just does something for the spirit, right? I am still thinking about how you surprised your husband with the Maui Half Marathon for his birthday. WOW, are you an amazing wife!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-75012329163045812402013-12-29T14:10:46.982-06:002013-12-29T14:10:46.982-06:00Love the photo of the Brooks shoes. Definitely ge...Love the photo of the Brooks shoes. Definitely get a pair.<br /><br />I am getting bored with the Running Streak. Is it almost over yet? I hate running in the cold weather. It isn't so much the cold weather but the number of layers I have to put on. I'd rather run in shorts and a shirt and that is why I LOVE the treadmill.<br /><br />And as for Hawaii, I cannot wait to go.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-35860015926118792852013-12-27T16:05:14.626-06:002013-12-27T16:05:14.626-06:00Oh gawd, your Hawaii photos are making me want to ...Oh gawd, your Hawaii photos are making me want to get the heck out of frigid Chicago!!!! <br /><br />And im more motivated to run outside with friends, so we can start making run dates to traverse the lakefront when the temps are chilly. I find the worst part is getting out the door. Within 10 minutes of running- I'm usually "warm." Just let me know when :)<br /><br />Can't wait to catch up with you and the man!!!!Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-35760125551064826632013-12-27T07:45:08.173-06:002013-12-27T07:45:08.173-06:00Mmmmmm Maui! I haven't been back since 2005 an...Mmmmmm Maui! I haven't been back since 2005 and NEED to! My only reservation with racing long there would be the heat. But I'm a great cheerleader/spectator!<br />My mileage is way down now too. It slips away so easily when I'm not training for anything. Sigh.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-17690095996906664702013-12-26T14:51:13.709-06:002013-12-26T14:51:13.709-06:00Fleece-lined tights with pants over them. Erin re...Fleece-lined tights with pants over them. Erin recommended capris under tights for less bulk (since the bottoms of my flare-legged pants collect slush!), so that's another option.<br /><br />I'd love to do a race in Hawaii someday, so definitely count me in! I loved running in Maui, so I'd be more than happy with that :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-20106990649832528612013-12-26T13:43:36.401-06:002013-12-26T13:43:36.401-06:00Thank you sweetie! You are such a kind, generous, ...Thank you sweetie! You are such a kind, generous, giving, and supportive husband for offering to spend more time in Hawaii!!! =) =) =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-38030327044491241692013-12-26T13:42:57.798-06:002013-12-26T13:42:57.798-06:00I AM TOTALLY IN!!! Honolulu Marathon? Maui Half Ma...I AM TOTALLY IN!!! Honolulu Marathon? Maui Half Marathon? Or really any excuse to go to Hawaii? DONE!!!!!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-35076648328809416692013-12-26T13:42:16.790-06:002013-12-26T13:42:16.790-06:00A big group trip to Hawaii? SAY NO MORE!!! I AM IN...A big group trip to Hawaii? SAY NO MORE!!! I AM IN!!! There are SO many great race options in Hawaii, too! =D =D =D<br /><br />Double socks and double (or even triple!) shirts are a must in cold weather! When you wore double pants, did you do two sets of tights or a set of tights and a different type of pants on top?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90698694831476036052013-12-26T13:37:23.644-06:002013-12-26T13:37:23.644-06:00I would like to add that Emily has the full suppor...I would like to add that Emily has the full support of her husband should she deem it necessary that we spend more time in Hawaii !!!Habehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02857155691553982482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-53277383784553647482013-12-26T13:31:23.338-06:002013-12-26T13:31:23.338-06:00Maybe we have an upcoming CRB trip! I'd be in...Maybe we have an upcoming CRB trip! I'd be in...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152316282069493934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-13232632288468030462013-12-26T12:51:34.281-06:002013-12-26T12:51:34.281-06:00We should probably just plan a big group trip to H...We should probably just plan a big group trip to Hawaii :) <br /><br />And I was in SO many layers for the 5 degree run! Double pants, double shirts, double socks, gloves, hats.... But with enough gear, it's bearable!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-15905758699897077252013-12-26T12:31:45.998-06:002013-12-26T12:31:45.998-06:00Thanks, Anne! Heartbroken doesn't even begin t...Thanks, Anne! Heartbroken doesn't even begin to describe the feeling - you totally understand! I hope we can catch up again sometime soon as well! One of these days I need to make it out to the famed WRCE Pint Nights. =)<br /><br />Oh my goodness, you went out for a run in 5-degree weather!?!?!? You are hard-core!!! I am so impressed! If I had to run in those conditions, I would dress in so many layers that I would look like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-9954269555724793672013-12-26T12:03:54.061-06:002013-12-26T12:03:54.061-06:00Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka! So glad you had a grea...Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka! So glad you had a great time! That's exactly how I felt when we left Hawaii. Just heartbroken to have to go home. And like you, we flew back to less than tropical weather - it was SNOWING in April! Blah. Hope we can catch up sometime soon so I can hear more about your trip!<br /><br />Running out in the cold is really hard sometimes, but I hate the treadmill so much, I've been making myself do it. My threshold last year was 15 degrees, but I made it out in 5 degree weather this week, so I think I've officially conquered cold-weather running! Hope you can get back out there too!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.com