tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post6191344992561088840..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Nike Unlimited Chicago Decathlon - Part IIemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-64823778394173188932016-08-30T11:53:15.009-05:002016-08-30T11:53:15.009-05:00Thanks Zenaida! Yes, I spent the entire night drea...Thanks Zenaida! Yes, I spent the entire night dreading the 1500 meters at the end. Walking was absolutely an option! I saw many folks walking along the way, and nobody cared at that point since we were all so tired. =) Ashton Eaton is a force of nature! I seriously can't imagine what his training regimen must be like!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-53566553377239350842016-08-30T11:52:10.995-05:002016-08-30T11:52:10.995-05:00Thanks Karen! Yes, I was wishing we had time to pr...Thanks Karen! Yes, I was wishing we had time to practice the hurdles, too - it would have made a huge difference! I was actually thankful they told us we would be DQ'd if we knocked them over, because it gave me a reason to take my time and be careful. They are much harder to jump over than they look! The sled pull was one of my favorites simply because I saw so much improvement after practicing once. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-20925263383030395752016-08-30T11:51:02.255-05:002016-08-30T11:51:02.255-05:00You hit the nail on the head, Wendy! It was fun bu...You hit the nail on the head, Wendy! It was fun but fatigue was a huge factor. I was also scared of the hurdles, too. I was actually thankful they told us we would be DQ'd if we knocked them over, because it gave me a reason to take my time and be careful with them! They are much harder to jump over than they look!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-23507317289856058992016-08-28T13:08:02.316-05:002016-08-28T13:08:02.316-05:00I am also scared of the hurdles. But I like your ...I am also scared of the hurdles. But I like your approach, accuracy over speed. I cannot imagine running 1500 meters at the end. But glad it was a fun run and at least that took the pressure off. Was walking an option? Great job on doing these events. Ashton Eaton is amazing!!! You are right; I can see why this event takes place in the course of two days.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57048645973887073892016-08-26T20:20:57.548-05:002016-08-26T20:20:57.548-05:00Sounds like fun but really hard! I would be so sca...Sounds like fun but really hard! I would be so scared of the hurdles. I was just talking with my son about that...I just don't understand the hurdles and why it's even a thing!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-3545847304340960152016-08-26T16:59:40.722-05:002016-08-26T16:59:40.722-05:00Completely agreed!!! I now fully understand why th...Completely agreed!!! I now fully understand why the Olympic decathlon takes place over two days, with 5 events each day. It's overwhelming to do all ten in one night! Yes, it was a relief that we were only participating in this event for fun rather than having anything truly at stake. Indeed, I never cease to be amazed at how much clout Nike Chicago has when hosting events. Thanks Pete!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-59667130404367812282016-08-26T16:49:50.426-05:002016-08-26T16:49:50.426-05:00Sounds like they should have made this event an oc...Sounds like they should have made this event an octoathlon or some number of events less than 10 since everyone was tired and it got dark before some people could finish some events! Anyway, it was all for fun and sounds like everyone survived albeit with some soreness. What a great way to finish: Inside Soldier Field! So cool. :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.com