tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post92358832037364854..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: PAWS Run For Their Lives 8K Race Recapemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42694974427594940082012-09-28T15:05:16.217-05:002012-09-28T15:05:16.217-05:00So you were out on the lakefront path yet again at...So you were out on the lakefront path yet again at a time when I didn't know we might cross paths! Once again I would have looked for you had I known!<br /><br />Yes, sadly the dogs weren't allowed on the course, but it was so crowded that it would have been too much for them to be on there. But the dogs were allowed on the 4K walk and that must have been an awesome sight!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72241435980179200472012-09-27T12:21:26.809-05:002012-09-27T12:21:26.809-05:00While I was out for my run, I saw people running t...While I was out for my run, I saw people running the PAWS race. I was wondering where all the dogs were. Now I realize that dogs weren't allowed on the 8k course!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-11442248007506354622012-09-25T21:26:09.147-05:002012-09-25T21:26:09.147-05:00I think you would really enjoy this race, especial...I think you would really enjoy this race, especially since you've got Waffles! It was well-organized and such a fun atmosphere for pet-lovers. I hope to see you at the PAWS race next year, too! And I am about 99% sure I'll be running the Shamrock Shuffle next year so will see you there. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61787796771072564512012-09-25T14:24:01.739-05:002012-09-25T14:24:01.739-05:00That race sounds fun! I really like the 8k distan...That race sounds fun! I really like the 8k distance. A couple miles to warm up, a couple to speed up, and one to run like a bat out of hell! Hope to see you at the shamrock shuffle - its a great race!Ginger Foxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714780032240801638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-24828165487263732302012-09-25T12:30:48.901-05:002012-09-25T12:30:48.901-05:00Thanks, Kim!!! These shorter races are seriously ...Thanks, Kim!!! These shorter races are seriously so painful - and then the worst part is that the next time you run that distance, you feel inclined to beat your previous time!!! Give me the 10-milers or the half marathons any day over the 5Ks!<br /><br />I actually wore my Brooks Glycerins for the race this past weekend (and I think the shoes wear differently when you are sprinting vs running easy, too). The Asics are for sure the go-to shoe on marathon day! I just felt like changing things up a bit for this particular race. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-48875950934376516372012-09-25T12:27:42.993-05:002012-09-25T12:27:42.993-05:00Thanks, Bobbi! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you too on...Thanks, Bobbi! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you too on your sub-2 half last weekend! I read your recap but haven't had the chance yet to post a congratulatory comment. I will do so later today. =)<br /><br />I was planning on just biking or using the elliptical to try to heal things in lieu of running, but those areas still use thy groin! I would love to take the entire week off of any cardio that involves the legs, but that's probably too much of a risk. =( In any event, here is hoping that the rest works miracles for all of us!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72231043356423226232012-09-25T12:25:29.328-05:002012-09-25T12:25:29.328-05:00Thanks, Maggie! Congratulations to you too on you...Thanks, Maggie! Congratulations to you too on your Fort2Base!<br /><br />I am so with you on looking forward to doing speedwork again. I have been getting the hankering to do some already in the last month, since the weather has been much nicer, but definitely wanted to play things safe. Just two more weeks!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-20463640221736093072012-09-25T09:32:02.936-05:002012-09-25T09:32:02.936-05:00Congrats on the awesome race time! No wonder you h...Congrats on the awesome race time! No wonder you had the "I hate racing" thoughts! You were running with a jetpack!<br /><br />I feel so bad about your groin. Ugh. Yes - take off the time you need and continue those dynamic stretches. <br /><br />Are the new shoes still giving you blisters? :(kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-50806279833299174342012-09-24T21:35:08.388-05:002012-09-24T21:35:08.388-05:00What a great race! Congratulations!! I totally agr...What a great race! Congratulations!! I totally agree with you - this is the PERFECT time to run fast! I always surprise myself at this point in marathon training.<br /><br />I hope your groin pain goes away...rest as much as you need to - it won't hurt you at all, and you need to get that healed up...bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-23275830156457886062012-09-24T21:07:12.447-05:002012-09-24T21:07:12.447-05:00Congrats on a great race! I've been allowing m...Congrats on a great race! I've been allowing myself to run a little bit faster during some of my runs lately, and it's nice to see "fast" splits once in awhile! I'm so ready for the marathon to be done so I can start doing intervals and tempo runs regularly again! It was too hot (for me) to do them over the summer, but now it's too close to the marathon to start throwing them in. Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76338872516672150792012-09-24T08:34:47.123-05:002012-09-24T08:34:47.123-05:00Thank you, Irina! I actually think these shorter ...Thank you, Irina! I actually think these shorter races are much tougher than the long races (5Ks are the worst), but it's nice to have a well-balanced race portfolio, yes?<br /><br />The groin pain is really starting to scare me. I've dealt with it randomly in the past, but this is the first time that it's lingered over several weeks. Will let you know if I can come up with a reliable solution for it - for now I'm hoping that resting and stretching will help. How have you dealt with it in the past yourself?!?!?! All suggestions are very welcome!!!<br /><br />Yay for the Shamrock Shuffle! SOLD. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-56853572497554143402012-09-23T21:10:06.693-05:002012-09-23T21:10:06.693-05:00WOW congrats on the amazing finish!!!! Looks like ...WOW congrats on the amazing finish!!!! Looks like the 8K distance suits you quite well. And the race was for such a great cause too, although my heart would've been breaking if I saw all those homeless animals :( Sorry to hear about that pesky groin pain. I've dealt with it randomly before too, and would love to hear how you manage/eliminate it (because it WILL go away...think positive :) ).<br /><br />You MUST run the Shamrock Shuffle next year. I had a blast running it, and it will now be one of my staple races.Irina @ Chocolatea Timehttp://www.chocolateatime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-79982881169258219142012-09-23T20:11:11.027-05:002012-09-23T20:11:11.027-05:00Thanks so much, Erin! Thanks again for sharing th...Thanks so much, Erin! Thanks again for sharing the info about this race with me, too! I think this race is going to become one of my staple races every year now. =) And your PAWS 8K PR was from three years ago, right? So I am sure if you ran it again now you'd blow me out of the water. ;)<br /><br />My groin hurts in the spot where my left inner thigh meets the trunk of the body (if that makes sense). I'm glad to hear that the active pendulum stretch works so well for you! I think I'll be penduluming my free time away for the next two weeks. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-13070081298328524482012-09-23T19:06:25.759-05:002012-09-23T19:06:25.759-05:00Congrats on a great race!! By the way, you beat m...Congrats on a great race!! By the way, you beat my PAWS 8K PR :-) <br /><br />Where does your groin hurt? Mine hurts sometimes because my adductors are tight. And my PT also recommended the active pendulum stretch. My favorite thing to do post run. I hope it helps you!<br /><br />Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394617623909746445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-20115064036169483472012-09-23T17:44:56.661-05:002012-09-23T17:44:56.661-05:00I am so glad to hear that you adopted CB from a sh...I am so glad to hear that you adopted CB from a shelter! There are so many pets in need of good homes so every adoption makes such a huge, huge difference.<br /><br />So sorry to hear that your ankle is still cranky. Take care of that ankle so you can be 100% for October 7, too!<br /><br />The Jet Blackberry GU is quite good, indeed! Alas, I have a whole box of Mandarin Orange GU and three-quarters of a box of Mint-Chocolate GU at home to eat through, LOL.<br /><br />A massage sounds AWESOME... sigh...emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-20918387334091285132012-09-23T17:29:25.514-05:002012-09-23T17:29:25.514-05:00Congrats on a strong finish! I really wanted to be...Congrats on a strong finish! I really wanted to be out there because pups in need of shelter and good homes is a cause close to my own heart. CB was adopted from a shelter in south Carolina. But my ankle is still cranky...<br /><br />Take care of your issues this week so you can be 100% for October 7! Maybe go see a massage therapist- it certainly helped with my hip flexor. <br />Jet blackberry GU are my favorite! Yum!<br />Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.com