tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post4096649905018888485..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Alaskan long runemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83683723831191164772016-11-01T10:03:59.080-05:002016-11-01T10:03:59.080-05:00For me, it might even be a reenactment of that wom...For me, it might even be a reenactment of that woman we saw at the Chicago Half Marathon who had missed her pit stop!!! Do you remember that?????emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-53058102227094022782016-10-31T21:50:45.357-05:002016-10-31T21:50:45.357-05:00I won't lie - I almost peed a little :-)I won't lie - I almost peed a little :-) Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-2218000349948132962016-10-31T20:46:56.436-05:002016-10-31T20:46:56.436-05:00Thanks Bethany! Agreed - I was admittedly a little...Thanks Bethany! Agreed - I was admittedly a little nervous about running into wildlife (literally and figuratively) so I was glad it didn't happen. Honestly, every winter my tolerance for outdoor running gets weaker and weaker. Years ago, I only wouldn't run outdoors if the temperature was in the single digits or lower... these days I balk if it's below 30 degrees. But the opportunity to run in Alaska was enough to push me out the door just this once. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-7257597393341823572016-10-31T20:40:47.854-05:002016-10-31T20:40:47.854-05:00Thanks Kelly - it was so cold, indeed!!! I'm h...Thanks Kelly - it was so cold, indeed!!! I'm hopeful this will help me a lot when Chicago's winter starts rolling around, too. Oh my goodness, I can only imagine how gorgeous the trail must be in the summertime! It would be super fun to bike it. =) Thanks again, Kelly!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-43086680248755285792016-10-31T20:33:52.955-05:002016-10-31T20:33:52.955-05:00Ahhhh... Glacier National Park is so beautiful! I ...Ahhhh... Glacier National Park is so beautiful! I am envious that you got to go hiking there. You must have had a blast and I can only imagine how beautiful your pictures must be! Thank you so much, Andrea!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-51259605123717509452016-10-31T20:32:53.085-05:002016-10-31T20:32:53.085-05:00Ah yes, I can imagine there are plenty of wildlife...Ah yes, I can imagine there are plenty of wildlife roaming about in the mountains of Colorado! It's a good thing they just go about their day without being disturbed by humans, we definitely wouldn't want to have confrontations with them!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-936382271924835032016-10-31T20:27:07.692-05:002016-10-31T20:27:07.692-05:00Thank you so much for reading! I hear you on runni...Thank you so much for reading! I hear you on running, it is a nice way to see more of the area on foot, but weather conditions can definitely make it a challenge on the body. There are definitely travels in which I would rather just focus on pure sightseeing instead of running. =D Thank you for hosting the link-up, as always!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68366108836523303312016-10-31T20:22:13.049-05:002016-10-31T20:22:13.049-05:00OMG - how terrifying that you ran into a black bea...OMG - how terrifying that you ran into a black bear on the trails in Northern Wisconsin! I'm glad it just bolted away. I've heard that most bears do not want to attack and generally won't unless coerced. What a relief that you had no incident!!! If that had happened to me, I'd be wearing so many bear bells that people would think Santa Claus was coming to town, LOL.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72161038840327136642016-10-31T20:18:40.959-05:002016-10-31T20:18:40.959-05:00Thanks Kayla! Yes, I always considered the sunrise...Thanks Kayla! Yes, I always considered the sunrises after 7 AM to be late, but compared to Alaska it's nothing. They call it the land of the midnight sun for good reason in the summertime, indeed! I am so excited for you to run Wine and Dine (and I so wish I could join you)!!! Safe travels and can't wait to read about your experience. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68722679432429051812016-10-31T20:12:42.787-05:002016-10-31T20:12:42.787-05:00Yes, it was a little shocking for me, too, even co...Yes, it was a little shocking for me, too, even coming from Chicago! I can imagine how much of a jaw-dropper it would be for you! Thank you so much, Karen. You are right, the harder we make it on ourselves in training, the easier it'll be on race day, yes? Good idea on just walking. If I had more time, that would have been wonderful. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-15860609201337509772016-10-31T20:10:48.579-05:002016-10-31T20:10:48.579-05:00Thanks Lauren! I need to go back and read about Ki...Thanks Lauren! I need to go back and read about Kim's trip because now it'll probably make more sense to me. Yes, winter doesn't mess around in Alaska - and this is coming from a lifelong Chicagoan! Good idea to use sports drink for its reduced propensity to freeze - I'll have to try that this winter!!! Thanks again, Lauren!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-51157747241366070272016-10-31T12:47:13.458-05:002016-10-31T12:47:13.458-05:00Man, even just the prospect of running into moose ...Man, even just the prospect of running into moose or bears would be enough to keep me from wanting to go out for a run. Props to you for your bravery! Not to mention getting out in the cold like that! I can run just fine in those temperatures in December, January and February (and March...and April... haha), but that's because I'm used to them! It would be much more challenging going from Chicago's current weather immediately into such cold conditions!Bethany @ Accidental Intentionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928245643333105559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-12243601765245540262016-10-30T19:06:42.613-05:002016-10-30T19:06:42.613-05:00Brrrrrr....we just hiked around Glacier National P...Brrrrrr....we just hiked around Glacier National Park and bear spray was the only reason why I felt like i could. Good for you for getting out there and getting some miles in! #weekendwanderlustAndrea on Vacationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944095825730155477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42010457404217800472016-10-30T15:36:11.741-05:002016-10-30T15:36:11.741-05:00I definitely would not want to run into a bear, ev...I definitely would not want to run into a bear, ever. I've seen moose in Colorado, but never actually ran into one. They were always to the side, eating, and not caring about all the humans taking pictures of them.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81100091659885247532016-10-30T14:34:56.587-05:002016-10-30T14:34:56.587-05:00I would love to visit Alaska, and I loved your inf...I would love to visit Alaska, and I loved your information about the animals, thank you! When I do visit, one thing I won't be doing is running lol, I admire you for that but I guess you do get to see a lot more of the landscape. Thanks for sharing your story. #TheWeeklyPostcardFeetDoTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460584475539874031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-48231307986964378262016-10-30T09:01:02.591-05:002016-10-30T09:01:02.591-05:00I own several bear bells and a mace that can clip ...I own several bear bells and a mace that can clip onto my running pack. I came head to head with a black bear on the trails in N WI two summers back and do not care to do that again! Luckily it was just as scared as we were, and after a curious look it bolted into the woods. Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-89671338491975834032016-10-29T23:10:54.445-05:002016-10-29T23:10:54.445-05:00Looks beautiful! I can't believe the 9:15 sunr...Looks beautiful! I can't believe the 9:15 sunrise, I'll stick with ours compared to that this time of year. although I bet its crazy with the long daylight hours in the summer. Seeing this is definitely reminding me how not ready for winter I am...maybe thats why I'm headed to floria :)Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287043348709135433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-36985893745163494062016-10-29T16:22:44.677-05:002016-10-29T16:22:44.677-05:00So cool! And I'm surprised at how cold it is, ...So cool! And I'm surprised at how cold it is, since we read about Kim's trip there just a few short months ago! I remember that for Chicago winter running, I usually use sports drink instead of plain water just to help keep the liquid from freezing so quickly! Can't wait to hear more! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152316282069493934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-38758470126751229632016-10-29T10:25:57.098-05:002016-10-29T10:25:57.098-05:00LOL - thank you so much, Jim! How cool you lived i...LOL - thank you so much, Jim! How cool you lived in Alaska back in the 90s! Were you in the Anchorage area or somewhere else? Also very cool that you used bear bells, I'm learning they are very commonplace. =) <br /><br />I'm still having trouble finding your blog URL, if you have one. Didn't see anything on your Google+ profile. Can you please share? I'd love to comment back!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-43931725667491129102016-10-29T10:23:24.752-05:002016-10-29T10:23:24.752-05:00Thank you, Anna! Yes, come visit Alaska - the wild...Thank you, Anna! Yes, come visit Alaska - the wildlife is absolutely stunning here! I love winter sports, too, and also love fresh cold air for being so invigorating! But definitely it's good to let your body get acclimated before going all out. =) Thanks again, Anna!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-40166693636512132642016-10-29T10:22:09.441-05:002016-10-29T10:22:09.441-05:00Thank you so much, V!!! Thank you for being such a...Thank you so much, V!!! Thank you for being such an awesome, wonderful, and inspiring friend and host, as always. I am blown away by the work you are doing and the impacts you are creating! So thrilled to be here hanging out with you and thanks again for everything!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46362331597783113932016-10-29T10:20:39.320-05:002016-10-29T10:20:39.320-05:00Thank you so much, Anisa!!! In retrospect, the lon...Thank you so much, Anisa!!! In retrospect, the long run may not have been the smartest endeavor, but we got it done. =) Thank you for co-hosting the linkup, as always!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-2750758376863249162016-10-29T10:19:54.279-05:002016-10-29T10:19:54.279-05:00Thanks Alexandra!!! Yes, I can only imagine how sp...Thanks Alexandra!!! Yes, I can only imagine how spectacular it must be here during the summertime. Cruising the Alaskan coast is such a fabulous way to see the scenery!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-86418737607734579212016-10-29T10:19:12.681-05:002016-10-29T10:19:12.681-05:00Thanks Ana! Yes, very cold and dark. Anchorage is ...Thanks Ana! Yes, very cold and dark. Anchorage is three hours behind Chicago, too, so in between the time difference and the late sunrise, my body is very confused, LOL. I struggle with 7:15 sunrises, too!<br /><br />No bear bell for myself, but maybe when the Christmas markets open up I'll buy sleighbells. ;)<br /><br />Thanks again, Ana!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-55556866299633821572016-10-29T10:18:06.629-05:002016-10-29T10:18:06.629-05:00We are never ready for winter, indeed! The nice th...We are never ready for winter, indeed! The nice thing about coming here now is that you get a really great sense of local life here. During the summertimes I hear there are tons of tourists taking over!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.com