tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post4402765012403526107..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Post-run decisionsemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-16826662891289590432012-08-08T17:30:23.370-05:002012-08-08T17:30:23.370-05:00So happy that your new PDR went so well! I bet hav...So happy that your new PDR went so well! I bet having a different route really helped! And getting that second wind! Impressive!<br /><br />I am very familiar with the sign up high after a decent run. A lot of people are doing Chicago and ZOOMA. Here is why you should do it: a ton of us (10-12 women) are renting a house for Friday and Saturday and hanging out after the race; cooking, eating, chilling. It's going to be a blast. We have space for two more people to stay there (I think about $75 for room for the whole weekend). It's going to be a blast... :) :) :) Let me know ;)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-49794891968068194732012-08-08T09:09:34.605-05:002012-08-08T09:09:34.605-05:00Congrats on the PDR! Also really happy you were ab...Congrats on the PDR! Also really happy you were able to find a better pouch to hold your gu. The fueling thing is tricky- for training runs I'll take 1-2 max for up to 22 miles, but in a race, I'll take one every 4-5 miles. And you're right- they add up quickly in price! Seems like you figured out a good nutrition plan. <br /><br />2 months from yesterday is the Chicago Marathon!! Woot woot! You've totally got this :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-60677872847844834672012-08-07T12:33:41.376-05:002012-08-07T12:33:41.376-05:00I rolled my ankle (partial tear of the Achilles te...I rolled my ankle (partial tear of the Achilles tendon) on an easy run right before the Boston Marathon. The doctor told me to take four weeks off. Luckily, he was right, and it got better. Problem is that in taking four weeks off from running, it took me an additional two months after my layoff to get back my race fitness. Coming up I have the Chicago Half in September and then the Chicago Marathon in October. Fingers crossed that I will be 100% for both of those!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-10770941137906768042012-08-07T12:11:38.253-05:002012-08-07T12:11:38.253-05:00I am sorry also to hear about the injuries you had...I am sorry also to hear about the injuries you had back in April that caused you to miss three races. That is so frustrating! What injuries did you have? Regardless, I am glad that you are back up and running (literally and figuratively) now! What future races do you have on the calendar?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-91308900985161069722012-08-07T12:06:10.717-05:002012-08-07T12:06:10.717-05:00Sorry to hear about the knee and hip issues. Hope ...Sorry to hear about the knee and hip issues. Hope they resolve themselves soon. Yes, if you rock the Chicago Marathon and are feeling good afterwards, then you can always pull the trigger on the ZOOMA Half at that time.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54671751830783155022012-08-07T11:51:35.563-05:002012-08-07T11:51:35.563-05:00The iFitness pouch ROCKS. It is SO much better th...The iFitness pouch ROCKS. It is SO much better than my SPI belt. And you are awesome for clueing me in to it as an option!<br /><br />I totally understand the feeling of wanting to run, but also wanting to heal aches and pains. It's a very frustrating feeling but it does also feel really good to run pain-free! And it's great that you have your trip to Russia to keep you busy during this time, too!<br /><br />Oh man, more incentive to sign up for the ZOOMA half!!! To be continued... let's see how things feel for both of us come October!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-80517145211341495242012-08-07T11:48:06.204-05:002012-08-07T11:48:06.204-05:00Thanks, Pete!
I totally, totally hear you on the ...Thanks, Pete!<br /><br />I totally, totally hear you on the early-registration discount spree. I've been very tempted to sign up for races a good year or more in advance to take advantage of the good prices. In fact, I signed up for RnR Pittsburgh 15 months in advance! But I do get nervous about injuries and things that might come up, especially since I have lingering knee and hip issues. You make a very good point that a sense of certainty about race readiness can be worth the extra few dollars!!! (Translation: I can still sign up for the ZOOMA GL Half if I'm feeling good after the Chicago Marathon, woo hoo! =D )emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-74293120168249598422012-08-07T11:05:17.037-05:002012-08-07T11:05:17.037-05:00Yesss I'm so glad that you like the running po...Yesss I'm so glad that you like the running pouch!!! It's so comfotable right? And everything fits :) Yay!<br /><br />Congrats on the 15 miler!!! Amazing. I haven't run more than 1 mile since the RnR half and I miss running so much :( My legs need to heal though, so no regrets. Unfortunately, I won't be able to run until late August when I return from Russia, and then I'll hit the ground running...literally.<br /><br />I do that all the time...reach the 'Confirm' page but wimp out and not register. But the Zooma half...oh man...I'll register if you do!!Irina @ Chocolatea Timehttp://www.chocolateatime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-43741703646436966082012-08-07T10:37:08.886-05:002012-08-07T10:37:08.886-05:00Congrats on the distance record! In March I went o...Congrats on the distance record! In March I went on a race sign-up spree, in order to get early registration discounts. Then I got injured in April, and had to miss three races due to an injury. There went all those $'s down the drain! Sometimes signing up too early isn't worth the few bucks you save.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-75218155210650165132012-08-06T17:48:51.067-05:002012-08-06T17:48:51.067-05:00Thanks, Bobbi! Indeed, note to self knowing that ...Thanks, Bobbi! Indeed, note to self knowing that things don't always head straight downhill during those dark moments in a long run. Thanks for helping to put this realization into a succinct format and I will SO be reminding myself of this on a frequent basis, that's for sure!<br /><br />The ZOOMA GL, ahhhhhh!!!!!!! Big sigh on the timing just three weeks after Chicago!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-25146117089726705782012-08-06T09:33:22.952-05:002012-08-06T09:33:22.952-05:00oh, and ZOOMA GL - do it!! :)oh, and ZOOMA GL - do it!! :)bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-52043857841232819962012-08-06T09:32:58.459-05:002012-08-06T09:32:58.459-05:0015 miles! Wahoo! So glad you had such a great long...15 miles! Wahoo! So glad you had such a great long run! (and that you took so many lessons home from it - I remember when I finally figured out your last bullet point, and that will serve you well to remember in the future. Just because you feel like crap at some point in a long run (and you usually will) doesn't mean the rest of your run is doomed. I still remind myself of that one often...)bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-50354272637859412142012-08-05T22:42:38.264-05:002012-08-05T22:42:38.264-05:00Thanks, Amy! I remember you sharing with me befor...Thanks, Amy! I remember you sharing with me before that marathon training is just as much, if not more, about mental training as it is the physical training. You are so right! Thanks so much again for the great advice and support!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-29349945405049509952012-08-05T22:39:23.244-05:002012-08-05T22:39:23.244-05:00Thanks, Erin! It sounds like your long run with K...Thanks, Erin! It sounds like your long run with Kim went very well this past weekend, too! Woo hoo!<br /><br />Yes, time to do my yoga. =D Will have to talk to you more about where you go swimming, too, the next time we get together.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-88906004417965496962012-08-05T22:37:19.063-05:002012-08-05T22:37:19.063-05:00Thanks, Maggie! I hope that the rest of our long ...Thanks, Maggie! I hope that the rest of our long runs and the Marathon go well for both of us, too! How is your husband enjoying the marathon training experience?<br /><br />Ah, Warrior Dash. I saw the discounted price and considered signing up for it, too - but I'm like you in that obstacle races are not really my thing either. Maybe someday in the future when it's time for a change...emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-2111509820793523962012-08-05T21:49:45.892-05:002012-08-05T21:49:45.892-05:00Way to go! A new PDR! I remember that running more...Way to go! A new PDR! I remember that running more than 15 was a big mental block for me during my first full training cycle. If you've done 15, trust me, you can do 26.2.*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-77312400575321689702012-08-05T20:59:41.622-05:002012-08-05T20:59:41.622-05:00Hooray! I'm so happy your long run went well....Hooray! I'm so happy your long run went well. <br /><br />Now, go do your yoga :-PErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394617623909746445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46399416051828664782012-08-05T19:18:59.313-05:002012-08-05T19:18:59.313-05:00Congratulations on the PDR! I did my first run far...Congratulations on the PDR! I did my first run farther than 13.1 last weekend and it went well. Hopefully the rest go well ... as does the Marathon.<br /><br />I got really close to registered for the 2013 Warrior Dash. They had a really great price a couple weeks ago and a bunch of my friends were registering. I was doing a good job not registering (I've done one obstacle race and it's not really my thing) but then my best friend posted that she registered and I got really close to registering myself. BUT, I don't register for races that I don't 100 percent want to do. Because I already spend enough time + money on the races that I DO want to do.Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.com