tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post7935660865848938787..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: 2013 Chicago Half Marathon race recapemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-22304340403727782312013-09-16T08:32:28.520-05:002013-09-16T08:32:28.520-05:00What a small world! And you know what... I was loo...What a small world! And you know what... I was looking at your picture from the VIP tent to see if I could recognize where I might have been relative to where you were... it turns out I am in your picture where you are eating pizza and giving the thumbs-up sign! I'm in the purple shirt and white hat in the background! Isn't that crazy? Next time we are doing the same race we will have to meet up and take a REAL picture. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-49667460324367533192013-09-15T18:34:53.485-05:002013-09-15T18:34:53.485-05:00PS - I'm actually in your group photo in the V...PS - I'm actually in your group photo in the VIP booth. You can see my brother in laws camera on the table and his girlfriend's hand holding the cup. Too weird!Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-92131216192420771002013-09-15T18:25:50.200-05:002013-09-15T18:25:50.200-05:00Lol! Totally!
Lol! Totally!<br />Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-55606933194587074932013-09-15T16:44:21.128-05:002013-09-15T16:44:21.128-05:00Oh my gosh! She was definitely wearing black tigh...Oh my gosh! She was definitely wearing black tights but I don't remember what color shirt she was wearing (I got so distracted by everything else). I have to imagine (hope) it was the same woman because it would be really awful if there were multiple women out there with that same issue. Yikes!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42448916242978296122013-09-14T12:30:19.454-05:002013-09-14T12:30:19.454-05:00I also noticed the high number of medical issues o...I also noticed the high number of medical issues on course... And I think I passed your friend from mile 9 at mile 6. Was she in black tights and a ... Purple tank, I think?Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-44675905443130812282013-09-11T09:58:55.005-05:002013-09-11T09:58:55.005-05:00Silly PT exercises, indeed. Too bad there isn'...Silly PT exercises, indeed. Too bad there isn't some kind of a rewards program for doing PT exercises. "Do your PT exercises every day, win a free pair of running shoes!!!"<br /><br />Thank you - the race did go well, especially considering the lack for training and the humidity! Can't wait to catch up at Mad Dash on Monday!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87891738973528209842013-09-10T16:08:48.733-05:002013-09-10T16:08:48.733-05:00Boo to groin pain! Sigh. Why is it so hard to stay...Boo to groin pain! Sigh. Why is it so hard to stay on top of those silly PT exercises?? <br /><br />Anyway, it sounds like you had a good race on Sunday! Looking forward to the Mad Dash to Madison on Monday!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394617623909746445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-106499818918726782013-09-10T09:01:29.447-05:002013-09-10T09:01:29.447-05:00Thank you so much, Anne!
I agree that after getti...Thank you so much, Anne!<br /><br />I agree that after getting your first half under your belt, we all have a MUCH better idea of what works for us and what areas to focus on during future half marathons. Training plans, while helpful, are definitely not one-size-fits-all! And then, things like hot weather on race day can derail even the most closely-followed plan. So I am all about just doing what works best for you in training. =D<br /><br />Thanks for the sympathy regarding the groin pain - it was indeed frustrating. So yeah, back on the horse with the PT exercises!<br /><br />That poor, poor woman. To be honest, I wanted to cry just after seeing her ordeal. Here is hoping and praying that she had a change of clothes available for post-race, or at least an old towel to sit on!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90172394561036454192013-09-10T08:29:14.374-05:002013-09-10T08:29:14.374-05:00Oh, and congrats on coming so close to the 2:25 ma...Oh, and congrats on coming so close to the 2:25 mark! 4 seconds is not bad at all considering the conditions.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-7506059050897315902013-09-10T08:28:10.934-05:002013-09-10T08:28:10.934-05:00Your very first point is interesting - now that I ...Your very first point is interesting - now that I already have one half under my belt (albeit, one disastrously hot and slow half), I feel like I've got it for my second one, and don't need to follow a training plan quite as closely.<br /><br />Sorry to hear your groin pain is back! That must be so frustrating, especially to have it come back mid-race. I hope that doing your PT exercises helps!<br /><br />Gosh, and I think if I had missed the bathroom like that woman you saw, I would be crying the rest of the race. Or at least until I could clean myself up.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-80045616005951360452013-09-10T08:10:55.950-05:002013-09-10T08:10:55.950-05:00So! Did you do your PT exercises yesterday?
Aww, ...So! Did you do your PT exercises yesterday?<br /><br />Aww, thanks so much :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-81485493671044009402013-09-09T21:50:20.173-05:002013-09-09T21:50:20.173-05:00Good running for you, too, Jess! It was great han...Good running for you, too, Jess! It was great hanging out with you and chatting after the race! That humidity was really brutal. Thankfully the temps were pretty comfortable - I can't imagine what it would have been like if it were any warmer than it was. And I totally hear you about being glad it wasn't a goal races - I've definitely come to be very content with running lots of these races just for fun. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90728303569976805462013-09-09T21:48:41.331-05:002013-09-09T21:48:41.331-05:00Thanks so much, Zenaida! I do try to mix up the r...Thanks so much, Zenaida! I do try to mix up the race recap style to keep things interesting. For me, the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" recap style is one of the easiest to pull together quickly. But I love reading everyone's race recaps because it's always so interesting to hear the different thoughts and perspectives!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-22124817061099650192013-09-09T20:36:00.620-05:002013-09-09T20:36:00.620-05:00Good running yesterday! And great to meet you!! I...Good running yesterday! And great to meet you!! It was a rough day with the humidity... I too saw a lot more people 'down' than average. Glad it wasn't a "goal race" for me... easier to be content with the outcome. :)Run with Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051037584723266364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-24938377659682075592013-09-09T20:25:25.149-05:002013-09-09T20:25:25.149-05:00Congrats on another race! Oh, and I love your rac...Congrats on another race! Oh, and I love your race recaps. Makes me consider the way I do mine. :-)Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57916620084277803472013-09-09T17:11:31.564-05:002013-09-09T17:11:31.564-05:00Thanks, Ashley! It sounds like we are race-thought...Thanks, Ashley! It sounds like we are race-thought twinsies, yay!!!<br /><br />Wasn't it unbelievable to see so many runners down yesterday? The weather conditions were not that bad so I'm not sure if there was any common theme amongst them all? In any event - I hope they are okay, too and thank god for those medical personnel!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-84092686878591131332013-09-09T17:02:54.767-05:002013-09-09T17:02:54.767-05:00You are spot on with your race review. I agree wi...You are spot on with your race review. I agree with every point you made. I was also so surprised to see 5-10 people down on the sidelines seeking medical help. I hope they are ok!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-40651040791004561132013-09-09T16:22:24.854-05:002013-09-09T16:22:24.854-05:00You studied so hard for so many months and it clea...You studied so hard for so many months and it clearly paid off big time for you. =)<br /><br />Ahhh, PT exercises. Funny how even though they work, it's so hard to get motivated to keep up with doing them until the ailments come back, no?<br /><br />I can only dream of someday consistently being able to run the paces that you consider "easy"! =) I have a lot to strive for! And oh my gosh, please do not ever, ever use the word lazy in any sentence describing yourself. Your weekly training recaps make me tired just reading them. Seriously!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87421753856841797612013-09-09T15:38:13.547-05:002013-09-09T15:38:13.547-05:00Aww, thanks! It's funny you say that. LOL, I D...Aww, thanks! It's funny you say that. LOL, I DID study about asking the right sort of thing!<br /><br />Do get back to those PT exercises! You want to make these upcoming longer races as enjoyable as possible! :)<br /><br />I am with ya - I am more about having fun than pushing myself. It means A LOT when I decide to train for a pace goal. Honestly, most of the time I try to train for a pace that feels comfortable and I don't have to push too hard. I am still lazy, even in my efforts. ha haKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-158767666890384162013-09-09T14:17:56.187-05:002013-09-09T14:17:56.187-05:00Thanks, Pete! It really was shocking to see so man...Thanks, Pete! It really was shocking to see so many runners down because there have certainly been races with much, much worse conditions than yesterday. Yay for your 16-miler yesterday and for continuing to progress strongly with your instant marathon training! I think we are all on to something with these much-abbreviated training plans, no?<br /><br />And yes - the woman who missed her pit stop is probably the worst thing I've ever seen during a race. That poor, poor woman. =(emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-14847605599071303152013-09-09T14:14:07.588-05:002013-09-09T14:14:07.588-05:00Congrats on the finish. It sounds like the fact th...Congrats on the finish. It sounds like the fact that you finished at all is a huge positive, considering all of the down runners. I ran my 16 miler yesterday and it was muggy to say the least! It's funny, but running has a lot to do with bathroom breaks. I've seen a lot during my time as a runner, but I might not have seen something like that woman who missed her pit stop! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-85409677523605318252013-09-09T14:08:37.078-05:002013-09-09T14:08:37.078-05:00Thanks, Marcia! What a bummer that you completed t...Thanks, Marcia! What a bummer that you completed the WCC before they started giving out the additional medals. I say that the WCC medals should be given out retroactively to all past participants!!! Thank you for understanding the feeling of dwindling running motivation, too. I hope that your heart health issues get resolved ASAP, too. You have really, really remarkable composure considering all that you are working through!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-39218215702229757242013-09-09T14:04:00.058-05:002013-09-09T14:04:00.058-05:00Kim, you always ask such great, thought-provoking ...Kim, you always ask such great, thought-provoking questions! You are such a great trainer! For the groin pain, I think I need to get back on track with some PT exercises that I've let slide over the last few months. And I think the reason I care less about performance and training is that I am burnt out on running and dealing with all of my injuries. Plus bluntly I don't like pushing myself to the point where the training/racing is uncomfortable, you know? (This summarizes why I hate 5Ks - because of the super-fast, nausea-inducing paces. I'd rather run longer distances at a more comfortable pace.) I think I've come to realize and really embody that it's okay to run just for fun - maybe excessively so. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46677736649825386662013-09-09T13:57:29.597-05:002013-09-09T13:57:29.597-05:00Congrats on completing the challenge and adding ye...Congrats on completing the challenge and adding yet another half your history books! It's just my luck I completed The WCC the year before it existed no cool bonus medal for me! ;) I can totally relate to caring less and training less as time goes on. Maybe some change up is in order? SOrry to hear the groin is acting up again. Hope you get that figured out.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87281423085977170042013-09-09T13:42:26.465-05:002013-09-09T13:42:26.465-05:00Oh no! I do not like hearing your groin is acting ...Oh no! I do not like hearing your groin is acting up again! What is your plan of attack with that?<br /><br />AHHH! So close to 2:25! If no porta pottie stop, you would have made it, so at least you know you have the speed in you. <br /><br />I wonder if I would have felt bad seeing the lady with the bathroom emergency ... or laughed. Just because I can relate. <br /><br />Why do you think you care less about performance and training? Losing interest? Want to do a variety of other things like you mentioned in your other post? Nothing wrong with that! And nothing wrong with just running for fun!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.com