tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post1914056998941337295..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Favorite spectator signsemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-74615039907229498962015-03-25T14:38:26.589-05:002015-03-25T14:38:26.589-05:00LOL at the unicorn sign. That sounds very you! So ...LOL at the unicorn sign. That sounds very you! So does the Dori sign. Isn't it so true, though? At almost every race, I wonder why the hell I put myself through this... and then a few hours later, I'm signing up for another one. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29983966769094154582015-03-25T14:22:52.203-05:002015-03-25T14:22:52.203-05:00My personal favorite is my unicorn sign - Does thi...My personal favorite is my unicorn sign - Does this unicorn horn make my butt look big? ;-)<br /><br />I love the Dori sign ... I'm never running again, oh look a race! LOL!Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83638776393856063942015-03-25T09:07:34.864-05:002015-03-25T09:07:34.864-05:00Encouragement signs are the best! I truly believe ...Encouragement signs are the best! I truly believe that the energy of the crowd is what keeps us going during those tough moments. Spectating is hard work, too!!! I give all those spectators a lot of credit for all of their efforts!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42252713091060254042015-03-25T09:01:20.542-05:002015-03-25T09:01:20.542-05:00Thank YOU, Jill, for your amazing blogs! Incidenta...Thank YOU, Jill, for your amazing blogs! Incidentally - I saw that you are from Pittsburgh, and my husband is born and raised there also. Cheers to that! =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-13905597868056210882015-03-24T20:00:23.373-05:002015-03-24T20:00:23.373-05:00You have seen some great signs along the courses. ...You have seen some great signs along the courses. Encouragement signs are great to see when you are struggling. -LFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67716122033537594192015-03-24T17:59:03.898-05:002015-03-24T17:59:03.898-05:00Thanks for the shout-out! Appreciate it!
JillThanks for the shout-out! Appreciate it!<br /><br />JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-69125698512203623272015-03-24T14:37:53.178-05:002015-03-24T14:37:53.178-05:00Yes! I like the "wave" part because it&#...Yes! I like the "wave" part because it's easy to do even when you're completely dying on the course. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-12237823004761074902015-03-24T14:37:13.838-05:002015-03-24T14:37:13.838-05:00HAHAHAHAHA! I've seen a few signs that referen...HAHAHAHAHA! I've seen a few signs that reference the local public transit systems in similar ways, e.g. "You're running faster than the CTA!" I've come across a few of the toenail signs, too, but never with an artfully colored comic toenail. That would be a sight to see! It sure helps lessen the visual impact of the real thing. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-88487241891282048732015-03-24T13:55:32.755-05:002015-03-24T13:55:32.755-05:00When I spectated RNR Chicago my sign said, "W...When I spectated RNR Chicago my sign said, "Wave if you're having fun!" I got a lot of great comments so I think people liked it :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-44902812555897292602015-03-24T12:02:18.612-05:002015-03-24T12:02:18.612-05:00One of my all-time favorites was during the 2013 C...One of my all-time favorites was during the 2013 Chicago Marathon, which happened to coincide with the federal government shutdown: "You're running better than our government!" Hahaha. Also, last year at the Chicago Marathon there was this CHAMP who had an "All toenails go to heaven" sign with an artfully colored comic toenail. It was hilarious and I loved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-36608673134774422422015-03-24T11:08:40.201-05:002015-03-24T11:08:40.201-05:00Thanks Lee! Yes to interaction with the crowd and ...Thanks Lee! Yes to interaction with the crowd and knowing that they understand the feeling of dying on the course. Solidarity all the way. Anytime a spectator can get me us smile or laugh, it's a huge win and psychological boost!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-66654215904908226312015-03-24T11:05:18.420-05:002015-03-24T11:05:18.420-05:00Fun post! I like when somewhere in the crowd is i...Fun post! I like when somewhere in the crowd is interactive or makes comments that lets you know they "get it"! I find those to be helpful because you know they understand what you are going through at the moment. I definitely read as many signs as I can when I race. I have laughed out loud at numerous and that is always helpful! Lee Integliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217878142608333630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-85922515801023520232015-03-24T10:57:01.503-05:002015-03-24T10:57:01.503-05:00Yes! Especially since it's probably one of the...Yes! Especially since it's probably one of the few times that the dorkier your dance, the more the spectators love it! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-82648725189306824902015-03-24T10:29:49.028-05:002015-03-24T10:29:49.028-05:00I would have a hard time resisting the "stop ...I would have a hard time resisting the "stop here and dance" sign. :)LittleMoreEachDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973383472461317915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-66872844161800436382015-03-24T09:33:15.721-05:002015-03-24T09:33:15.721-05:00I LOVE those power signs. It might be just a psych...I LOVE those power signs. It might be just a psychological boost from touching them, but when you're dying on the course you'll take all the boosts you can get, too! And I am SO Dory, also! I always swear I'll never run another race and then next day I'm out signing up for another one. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-70626216568424372732015-03-24T08:47:29.570-05:002015-03-24T08:47:29.570-05:00I always touch the POWER signs. I love that Dory ...I always touch the POWER signs. I love that Dory sign. That is so me!!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com