tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post1579370960007618540..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: USAFit Half Marathon Recap!Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-51170995003464948922014-02-04T14:17:30.028-06:002014-02-04T14:17:30.028-06:00It's so cool that you all did this race to sup...It's so cool that you all did this race to support Love! And that is seriously impressive that someone so young could work so hard and stick to her training, and even place in her first half! I don't even remember what I was doing when I was 10, but it wasn't anything nearly that cool :)<br /><br />I'd love to have VIP status, but as you can probably imagine, it's a little more expensive than $10 at Chicago races! We have a big one in March that has like 50,000 runners, VIP would be great for the private porta-potties alone!<br /><br />Sorry about those hills and the blisters, but congrats on a good race anyway! :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-90912724243355335642014-01-30T17:39:07.721-06:002014-01-30T17:39:07.721-06:00Good job and congrats to Love!! How awesome!!! Good job and congrats to Love!! How awesome!!! BabyWeightMyFatAsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872282003431478241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-74090151125054776282014-01-29T19:46:08.254-06:002014-01-29T19:46:08.254-06:00Congrats on a great race! Sorry you got blisters d...Congrats on a great race! Sorry you got blisters during your run. They really do make running difficult and painful. Also high fives to Love for placing third in her age group on her first race! That's impressive. Paying a little extra for VIP status is well worth it. I did that once at the St. Louis Rock and a Roll half marathon with Brooks Shoes and it was wonderful. I would do it again if I had the chance. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288557273598851599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-58235931196356911782014-01-29T17:22:45.653-06:002014-01-29T17:22:45.653-06:00YAY YOU SHELLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! You continue to ins...YAY YOU SHELLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! You continue to inspire!~Roz @ weightingfor50https://www.blogger.com/profile/01170490131384171109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-46978012803235643442014-01-29T16:58:00.689-06:002014-01-29T16:58:00.689-06:00Thanks, Tina!Thanks, Tina!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-44066949710350445852014-01-29T16:57:49.859-06:002014-01-29T16:57:49.859-06:00It WAS really great to see Love do so well. :)It WAS really great to see Love do so well. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-28099956500247884212014-01-29T16:56:50.786-06:002014-01-29T16:56:50.786-06:00I didn't last long when he was working on my I...I didn't last long when he was working on my IT band...that was really painful!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-22930402315134147262014-01-29T16:56:01.512-06:002014-01-29T16:56:01.512-06:00I'm ticked about the blisters because this is ...I'm ticked about the blisters because this is such a sudden issue for me...after years of running. No rhyme or reason for them at this point.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-22000708120471286542014-01-29T16:54:35.622-06:002014-01-29T16:54:35.622-06:00I know, right?! They were short steep bridges - h...I know, right?! They were short steep bridges - hard to describe, but not nice to encounter toward the last part of a long race!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-79037719131277710642014-01-29T15:59:56.783-06:002014-01-29T15:59:56.783-06:00Way to go Shelley! Another one in the books! You n...Way to go Shelley! Another one in the books! You never cease to amaze me!<br />Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857836351568153432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-29423336726232580852014-01-29T15:22:26.968-06:002014-01-29T15:22:26.968-06:00Sounds like it was a good experience! And how fu...Sounds like it was a good experience! And how fun to be able to run her first half with her....and watch her place! :-)MaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-77992165246759759482014-01-29T14:48:04.123-06:002014-01-29T14:48:04.123-06:00Your face on that massage table - priceless! I ha...Your face on that massage table - priceless! I have to admit, the only times I've used my Lamaze breathing outside of childbirth has been when the physical therapist would dig his elbow into those tight IT bands - ouch!!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your shoes and the continuing blister problem. I bought a pair of really lightweight Sauconys (I've been wearing the brand for years) for running and the sales guy said "you're going to use these for running?" I figured I'd show him! Guess what? They're my biking shoes now - caused all sorts of foot pain :-( Shoulda swallowed my pride and listened to the guy!<br /><br />Congrats to Love! I can't imaging what my life would have been like so far had I been distance running since age 10 - she's amazing!<br /><br />WTG on half #6 Shelley!emmaclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154452006796849200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-4633722957496569882014-01-29T13:34:32.102-06:002014-01-29T13:34:32.102-06:00Hills in Sugar Land? Oh that would just make me ma...Hills in Sugar Land? Oh that would just make me mad (kinda). Glad you had a good time, sorry about the blisters, and congrats to Love for placing in her age group. I'd be worried about the hydrant water too. They are supposed to be flushed first before it can be drinking water, right? Odd that they don't have a water sponsor. Hopefully next year everything will run smooth. Great job!!!!LaShaunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926161882767198480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-33279787021177162092014-01-29T13:08:49.895-06:002014-01-29T13:08:49.895-06:00Your face on that massage table! Ow!!!! I feel ba...Your face on that massage table! Ow!!!! I feel bad for your poor feet. You think after all this time of footwear that shoes would not give blisters.<br /><br />I had my name called out once in a race as I crossed the finish line. Totally unexpected and I thought something was wrong at first! Like "Would Lori Kimble please report to your car immediately" LOLLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-54444064380326003732014-01-29T12:14:36.590-06:002014-01-29T12:14:36.590-06:00Woohoo, a Texas race! Weather should be great for...Woohoo, a Texas race! Weather should be great for it - hope you have a blast!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-48819749681517088322014-01-29T10:21:19.390-06:002014-01-29T10:21:19.390-06:00Red Robin!
Sorry, got excited!
Congrats on the r...Red Robin!<br /><br />Sorry, got excited!<br /><br />Congrats on the race! What a cool medal! Are your blisters gone, now? And WTG, Love, for placing! :)<br /><br />I am doing my first Texas race this weekend! Woo hoo!<br /><br />The water thing might worry me too. Ha, nah, who am I kidding? I have been so thirsty before I've considered drinking out of a lake :)<br /><br />I love that they let people start early and were so accommodating, especially with the VIP package!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-20338050416052420542014-01-29T10:21:06.912-06:002014-01-29T10:21:06.912-06:00You should do a race this year - you are getting s...You should do a race this year - you are getting so fast with your gym 5Ks!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-13903532954984355042014-01-29T10:20:18.132-06:002014-01-29T10:20:18.132-06:00LOL, you are right about the medal pushing. I'...LOL, you are right about the medal pushing. I'm always jealous of our Dutch friend Fran - they get medals for doing 5Ks in Holland!<br />Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-58490195876475485342014-01-29T10:04:54.887-06:002014-01-29T10:04:54.887-06:00It is all about the medal, isn't it? That is w...It is all about the medal, isn't it? That is what they seem to promote at the big race expos..."Come and run our race and get this bling!" And it works! A cool medal can help decide between two races! <br /><br />Congrats to Love on completing her first half! Quite an accomplishment for anyone, but I am so impressed when I see kids with the dedication to stick to a training program, putting in long runs when they could be just hanging out with their friends. Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542459403714730705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-60748313672345730602014-01-29T09:47:50.338-06:002014-01-29T09:47:50.338-06:00I always love your race recaps Shelley - it inspir...I always love your race recaps Shelley - it inspires me to sign up for a race in 2014! Love all the support you got - and I love that Love got an award - if that doesn't push her to become a lifelong runner, I don't know what will!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-8821468832023627612014-01-29T09:30:35.875-06:002014-01-29T09:30:35.875-06:00OK, that's funny - I didn't take French un...OK, that's funny - I didn't take French until college and the male/female didn't even occur to me. I can, however, correctly pronounce "chaise longue" so there's that? ;)<br /><br />I've Body Glided, Aquaphored and moleskinned the heck out of my feet/toes. The shoes are cursed.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-23532970515358685352014-01-29T09:23:13.790-06:002014-01-29T09:23:13.790-06:00Congrats to Love! That is so great, winning an aw...Congrats to Love! That is so great, winning an award on her first time out.<br />The Texas state medal is the best, I would come run this race just for the medal if I hadn't already done Texas.<br />(Your masseuse is a masseur, since he's a dude. Yep, 3 years of high school French and this is the only time I get to use it)<br />And, congrats to you on #6!! I'm sure you are already body gliding your toes/feet to prevent blisters, so I don't know what to tell you about that. Your shoes are so pretty too! Oh well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-48038567804166497612014-01-29T09:12:56.796-06:002014-01-29T09:12:56.796-06:00Yeah, I didn't want to say anything while we w...Yeah, I didn't want to say anything while we were on the course. No need to make you stressed over it if you didn't have to be. :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-84604355434272269362014-01-29T09:11:41.190-06:002014-01-29T09:11:41.190-06:00One of these days I'm going to try on a pair o...One of these days I'm going to try on a pair of Hoka One One's - they look incredibly goofy but everyone I know who has run in them LOVE them. So we'll see...is it wrong that I want my feet to feel like they're walking on marshmallows? ;)<br /><br />I think RnR Vegas got their act together after that water debacle. You should have a great race!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-84380693478809004852014-01-29T09:09:56.844-06:002014-01-29T09:09:56.844-06:00Feeling much better today, thanks!Feeling much better today, thanks!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.com