tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post8804516523828536411..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Training week recap: June 13-19, 2016emmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-50382738778111684612016-06-23T11:56:23.612-05:002016-06-23T11:56:23.612-05:00Thanks Vicki! I always get hungry when I see the p...Thanks Vicki! I always get hungry when I see the picture of others' luscious food, too. Here is hoping all of us runners can acclimate to the summer heat quickly!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-64282323385685184732016-06-23T11:32:10.981-05:002016-06-23T11:32:10.981-05:00Sounds like you had a fun week! That pizza looks ...Sounds like you had a fun week! That pizza looks amazing (I'm getting hungry now). It is always tough acclimating to the heat in the summer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347532447351792155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-55281096409927286152016-06-22T10:08:54.214-05:002016-06-22T10:08:54.214-05:00Thanks so much, Karen! Yes, summertime is ALL abou...Thanks so much, Karen! Yes, summertime is ALL about survival. Sadly, I end up working out indoors a lot more than ideal, simply because the heat and humidity is too much. I like going for the flattest routes, period, LOL. YES on pizza! All hail to food lovers and pizza lovers!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-58594712685012163152016-06-21T17:06:31.365-05:002016-06-21T17:06:31.365-05:00I hear you - I am starting to think I am going to ...I hear you - I am starting to think I am going to avoid racing in the summertime altogether in the future!<br /><br />YAY - thanks for the feedback on the new Ride, I am super pumped now to try it out!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-4036283993646795602016-06-21T16:55:22.778-05:002016-06-21T16:55:22.778-05:00Father's Day weekend was great! No races, but ...Father's Day weekend was great! No races, but it's hot as blazes out.<br /><br />The new Ride is a NICE shoe. You are going to love it.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81757778365994603762016-06-21T12:28:04.708-05:002016-06-21T12:28:04.708-05:00I'll do one better and try my best to make it ...I'll do one better and try my best to make it stop by 5:30 AM so folks don't have to travel downtown in the rain. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46273392304495365692016-06-21T12:14:59.369-05:002016-06-21T12:14:59.369-05:00Ha, ha! Yes, rain before the race would be prefera...Ha, ha! Yes, rain before the race would be preferable, so please tell your jinx to stop at 6:15 (don't want to get wet waiting in the corral)!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-86738715737800642592016-06-21T11:53:54.247-05:002016-06-21T11:53:54.247-05:00Thanks Pete! That would be great if it rained BEFO...Thanks Pete! That would be great if it rained BEFORE RnR to cool things off. Strong emphasis on BEFORE. I don't want to be held responsible for my rain jinx messing everything up once the starting gun goes off. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-41176222387005157882016-06-21T10:02:18.088-05:002016-06-21T10:02:18.088-05:00Nice mileage for the week! Maybe it'll rain fo...Nice mileage for the week! Maybe it'll rain for the RnR and cool us all off?!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-4267528887173949982016-06-20T14:46:47.779-05:002016-06-20T14:46:47.779-05:00Thank you, Ana! Sluggish runs are all the rage the...Thank you, Ana! Sluggish runs are all the rage these days for us runners, yes? The one good part is how terrific we feel once fall arrives and the temperatures cool down. It's an instant boost to our legs!<br /><br />Oooh, bubble coffee - that sounds awesome! I've only ever had the smoothies but coffee would be fun. <br /><br />Glad you like the shot of Wrigley Field, thanks again!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-28639007145863685952016-06-20T14:43:06.871-05:002016-06-20T14:43:06.871-05:00Oh that pizza looks so delicious!
I'm sure yo...Oh that pizza looks so delicious!<br /><br />I'm sure you will be find for RnR, sluggish runs are part of the training, I think they are the ones that remind you that you can do it. <br /><br />It has been a long while since I had bubble tea! well, last time I had it, it was bubble coffee and is was super tasty! <br /><br />What a beautiful shot of the stadium! Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-51089318338199740422016-06-20T12:40:41.010-05:002016-06-20T12:40:41.010-05:00Thanks HoHo! Spinach alfredo with chicken - YUM. M...Thanks HoHo! Spinach alfredo with chicken - YUM. My mouth is seriously watering right now just thinking about it. I've never heard of Left Right Center, so likewise - I will have to check it out, too! Games that don't require strategy are wonderful. =) Thank you so much for co-hosting the linkup, as always!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54294089899446528582016-06-20T12:39:44.788-05:002016-06-20T12:39:44.788-05:00Thanks so much, Sharon! I think all of us runners ...Thanks so much, Sharon! I think all of us runners are dealing with the rude adjustment to summertime running these days. It's the one part of summer that I don't enjoy! Speaking of shoes, what are the purple Brooks shoes you were wearing at RnR Seattle? I hope you have a great week, as well, and that you get to relax a bit after all of your travels and family gatherings!!! =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-10474461963898839582016-06-20T12:35:52.346-05:002016-06-20T12:35:52.346-05:00You had a nice week of workouts. I think you'...You had a nice week of workouts. I think you'll do great at RnR. As runners, we tend to think we haven't done enough. My favorite pizza is spinach alfredo with chicken. I've never heard of Castle Panic. I'll have to check that out. We played Left Right Center at our father's day celebration (no strategy required!). Thanks for linking with us Emily!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83453110754841891792016-06-20T12:30:46.750-05:002016-06-20T12:30:46.750-05:00Thanks so much, Tiffany! I think the world would b...Thanks so much, Tiffany! I think the world would be a better place if we could all have make-your-own-pizza on demand all day, every day. Do you agree? =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-17455071979754510512016-06-20T12:30:07.071-05:002016-06-20T12:30:07.071-05:00I totally relate! I started around 8:30 on Saturda...I totally relate! I started around 8:30 on Saturday morning myself, and it was WAY too hot by then already. It's funny, I have a really tough time dragging myself out of bed on weekday mornings to get to the office, but on weekends I'll often bound out of bed early without an alarm clock. Running in cooler temps can help a lot with the motivation to get up! Ahhhh, Papa Murphy's - YUMMY!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-15343650958747820682016-06-20T12:28:07.997-05:002016-06-20T12:28:07.997-05:00The thought of doing speedwork requires me to psyc...The thought of doing speedwork requires me to psych myself up a lot, period, so I'm with you - it would be darned near impossible to gear up for speedwork in this kind of heat. I spend a lot of time on the treadmill these days, too, so I hear you on the toss-up between weather and indoor staring-at-the-clock-on-the-mill. It's really challenging either way!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-26551444763962170122016-06-20T12:27:15.806-05:002016-06-20T12:27:15.806-05:00Way to get that 7 miler done in the heat! Training...Way to get that 7 miler done in the heat! Training in the heat is tough, lol what a fitting picture of the ice cream cake melting. Nice shoes! I always try to get as many miles as I can on my running shoes before changing them. Sounds like you had a fun week. That pizza looks delicious and what a great picture of the sky at the baseball game! Have a great week!runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76077362362670075602016-06-20T12:22:44.061-05:002016-06-20T12:22:44.061-05:00Nice week! I want that pizza in my life.<3Nice week! I want that pizza in my life.<3Tiffany @ The Chi-Athletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394590740631567852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-21256068847920814322016-06-20T11:43:15.728-05:002016-06-20T11:43:15.728-05:00Ugh, I would not wanted to have run yesterday. It ...Ugh, I would not wanted to have run yesterday. It was too toasty for that for me! I have a feeling I won't be running outside today, either, seeing as how it's already 87 degrees, and I'm not particularly enthusiastic about the idea of doing speedwork outside in this kind of weather. I also spent almost all of last week on the treadmill, however, so it'll probably be a last-minute decision.<br /><br />Bethany @ Accidental IntentionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-9843575768921266942016-06-20T09:53:44.396-05:002016-06-20T09:53:44.396-05:00Zenaida, WCBC is totally worth the investment, in ...Zenaida, WCBC is totally worth the investment, in my opinion. Yes, it takes some time, but it's opened up so many amazing events for me. I vote you do it! Plus that way, we'll get to hang out more. =)<br /><br />I certainly could use motivation to train for RnR Chicago! But the thing is, the new-shoe luster wears off after about a week! So then it's back to the drawing board with the motivation, hahaha. I'm so over running in the summertime heat and humidity - and it's still June! Sigh...emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-38797049897837989912016-06-20T09:41:46.754-05:002016-06-20T09:41:46.754-05:00That pizza looks AMAZING! I've looked into jo...That pizza looks AMAZING! I've looked into joining again Windy City Bloggers but am too lazy to fill out the application again. I was hoping they would have my information on file and I can join that way.<br /><br />Oh, and wear your new shoes. Why wait? Use it as a motivation to train for RnR Chicago.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-48915866205253733432016-06-20T09:33:21.258-05:002016-06-20T09:33:21.258-05:00I have similar challenges where I've got a cur...I have similar challenges where I've got a current pair of running shoes in decent condition, but I just want to shake things up and try something new. It's days like these that I would love to work for a running shoe company so I could try new things all the time. You too? =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-18893285666868543982016-06-20T09:28:32.856-05:002016-06-20T09:28:32.856-05:00Oh my goodness - packing and moving into a new hou...Oh my goodness - packing and moving into a new house is similar to a whole other job! There is so much time and preparation involved! Hopefully the process is going smoothly for you. Yes, I'm working on the heat acclimation process since we've got several months yet of hot weather left to deal with - but the acclimation is a slow and painful process, yes? Sigh!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-69262633413911800672016-06-20T09:27:29.377-05:002016-06-20T09:27:29.377-05:00I always rotate between several pairs of shoes, to...I always rotate between several pairs of shoes, too! I've read that it's healthier because it reduces putting too much strain on certain foot muscles at once. That, and I love trying new types of shoes. =) Baseball games are the quintessential summertime activity, yes? They are a treat!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.com