tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post7477912028155657166..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Guest Post: A Runner's Life in Chicago and in New Yorkemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-64792869078316414852013-04-21T20:33:16.144-05:002013-04-21T20:33:16.144-05:00Likewise, I am fascinated about the details of eve...Likewise, I am fascinated about the details of everyday life in other areas, especially all the little things that you don't even think about like "soda" versus "pop." =D But I'm with you, Chicago is my home and I will probably never move away either. For me, the apple really doesn't roll very far from the tree!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-39950408972735289592013-04-17T19:42:48.508-05:002013-04-17T19:42:48.508-05:00Hello There,
I just wanted to see if you were curr...Hello There,<br />I just wanted to see if you were currently interested in additional guest bloggers for your blog site.<br />I see that you've accepted some guest posters in the past - are there any specific guidelines you need me to follow while making submissions?<br />If you're open to submissions, whom would I need to send them to?<br />I'm eager to send some contributions to your blog and think that I can cover some interesting topics.<br />Thanks for your time,<br />Tess<br />BABUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471756493310229617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-23031476257694192602013-04-08T09:58:44.206-05:002013-04-08T09:58:44.206-05:00Kim - I was thinking about you when this post topi...Kim - I was thinking about you when this post topic came up because I know that you basically consider NYC your second home and you visit there several times a year.<br /><br />It does seem that we have WAY too many races in Chicago. I try to be very selective now and only do the races I truly love - but it does get hard to find the temptation when there are a dozen options every weekend!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-38052267538038278132013-04-08T09:19:41.337-05:002013-04-08T09:19:41.337-05:00It takes a lot longer to make friends in NYC - may...It takes a lot longer to make friends in NYC - maybe blogging is a common link that helps. Once you are friends, as I said, friends for life. My NYC running friends are mostly faster than me, but not into talking about the numbers (though I know they keep track and will discuss if asked).<br /><br />Agree on the races, though it seems like now we have WAY to many here. Or is that just me?!Erica Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515394923756400619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67745841278528082432013-04-05T13:12:24.144-05:002013-04-05T13:12:24.144-05:00Very interesting! I never would have thought of it...Very interesting! I never would have thought of it taking longer to make friends in NYC. The bloggers I know who moved to NYC seemed to have it happen fast. And they seem more stat and Boston focused too. But I think it's because they are just faster, overall. <br /><br />I think the race scene is really different between the two places. Seems like there is more options in Chicago, until they started NYC Runs last year in NYC. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-32476166964940837642013-04-05T11:23:48.769-05:002013-04-05T11:23:48.769-05:00Amy, what a terrific idea! On that note, I would ...Amy, what a terrific idea! On that note, I would love to hear more of your thoughts on the differences between U.S. running and running in Germany. If you are ever willing or have the time to do a guest post for me on that topic, I would be most appreciative!<br /><br />Again, welcome back stateside. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-58613650631841674642013-04-05T11:22:08.154-05:002013-04-05T11:22:08.154-05:00It's funny because even though Chicago is alre...It's funny because even though Chicago is already a major city, NYC really is very different and so much bigger than Chicago. People compare the two cities all the time but they are so different! And I grew up in a small town so I hear you on the transition to big-city life!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-12561552885088228242013-04-05T11:21:00.975-05:002013-04-05T11:21:00.975-05:00I totally see myself in the PR- and Boston-focus. ...I totally see myself in the PR- and Boston-focus. Well, maybe just the PR focus (since I will never qualify for Boston). But I hear you about trying not to ask about race times because I hear you on it being a potentially sensitive issue for many!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87633885972437472962013-04-05T11:19:43.561-05:002013-04-05T11:19:43.561-05:00I love living in Chicago, too! But I do absolutel...I love living in Chicago, too! But I do absolutely love visiting New York. A few years ago when my firm announced they were opening a new office in New York, I have to admit I was tempted to make the move. But Chicago is my home, through and through!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-52359071479825326492013-04-05T11:18:25.890-05:002013-04-05T11:18:25.890-05:00I am really looking forward to the day that I get ...I am really looking forward to the day that I get to run a race in New York. I'm already looking to run races in as many states as possible, so I'm excited to be able to experience first-hand someday what you mentioned about New York running!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61014517207967537512013-04-05T11:17:24.548-05:002013-04-05T11:17:24.548-05:00Sigh, running in Central Park. I've only had ...Sigh, running in Central Park. I've only had the opportunity to do it once so far, but it is such a tranquil experience in the heart of the city. And I agree with you on the competitiveness - there is always so much talk about times, splits, paces, etc., and I do feel some "pressure" anytime I run a race to make the numbers as good as possible. But we are indeed blessed to have such a wonderful running community here in Chicago - yay for the Chicago Runner Bloggers group, which has had such an influence upon my running life!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61884518440327201812013-04-04T13:00:03.966-05:002013-04-04T13:00:03.966-05:00Very interesting post! I'm always curious abou...Very interesting post! I'm always curious about the ways Chicago is different from other places. I've lived in the Chicago area my entire life, and I'll be honest, I have no plans to ever move away. Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42783707157288546892013-04-03T10:40:53.739-05:002013-04-03T10:40:53.739-05:00I totally dig hearing the comparison. So interesti...I totally dig hearing the comparison. So interesting! (Emily, you should find other people with running experience in multiple locations - make this a series!!!)<br /><br />I've done almost all of my running in Texas, except for the last few months when I was living in Germany. I can't really compare the two because my experience was so different. (In Texas I was in a running club, ran races constantly, visited my running store regularly. In Germany, there were no running clubs, no running stores, and sadly no races.) The biggest difference was the weather. I'm not a fan of running on snow, but the cold in Germany was fantastic! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-59672657408673891202013-04-02T16:29:49.416-05:002013-04-02T16:29:49.416-05:00Wow, I have only lived in small towns so I cannot ...Wow, I have only lived in small towns so I cannot even imagine NYC or Chicago! Great story...thanks so much for sharing Erica!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76811997686995349722013-04-02T10:51:13.631-05:002013-04-02T10:51:13.631-05:00So interesting! I'm especially intrigued by th...So interesting! I'm especially intrigued by the points about Chicago being more PR & Boston focused. I know many of the people in my running group are all about that. I...am not. I try really hard not to ask the PR question anymore because I know that for a lot of people that's not the reason they run.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394617623909746445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-84043827366903967352013-04-01T21:13:45.358-05:002013-04-01T21:13:45.358-05:00How fun! I love this guest post! I'm also real...How fun! I love this guest post! I'm also really glad I live in friendly Chicago!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304231888661959262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-2454641279700620292013-04-01T17:25:30.680-05:002013-04-01T17:25:30.680-05:00Totally agree on the strength and friendliness thi...Totally agree on the strength and friendliness thing - there is a different vibe though. As "midwest nice" as folks can be, there is definitely a competitive edge here (maybe just the folks I know?) And lots of comparing... I do love both places and have made a zillion friends in the Chicago running community.Erica Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515394923756400619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-28556440337858172182013-04-01T17:13:05.334-05:002013-04-01T17:13:05.334-05:00I love this post! As someone who loves NYC (and r...I love this post! As someone who loves NYC (and running in Central Park whenever I get a chance), I am so fascinated by this. I don't have experience living/running in NYC on a daily basis, but I will say that I do agree with the competitiveness and numbers here in Chicago. For someone who could usually care less about those things, I find it to be intimidating. That being said, the running community here is a strong and friendly one, and I wouldn't change it for the world:)Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.com