tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post5332308531659677741..comments2024-01-07T09:21:03.350-06:00Comments on Slowly Tri-ing: The Little Rock Half Marathon - An Epic MessMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-70591904014105149172014-03-18T09:56:24.273-05:002014-03-18T09:56:24.273-05:00As soon as I heard about this, my thoughts were wi...As soon as I heard about this, my thoughts were with you and Jim. Glad to hear neither of you were affected. What a terrible situation. Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-19577424546646787502014-03-09T18:16:42.482-05:002014-03-09T18:16:42.482-05:00That race sounded like an absolute disaster - shou...That race sounded like an absolute disaster - should they really even have this event on this date every year with the possibility of rain/snow? Seems like they should push it back 1 to 2 months, or simply not even have the event. <br /><br />And lol on getting confused on my race report - I like to post links to other people's things in my first line, so maybe that's why haha. Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-22696155522156286142014-03-07T06:02:13.602-06:002014-03-07T06:02:13.602-06:00I really enjoyed your recap. I can really relate! ...I really enjoyed your recap. I can really relate! I also started in corral G and finished in 2:34! And I recently changed my diet to completely gluten and dairy free. I had about 3 weeks to get my nutrition down and think I did ok for the most part until it came to the post race food. I wasn't thinking or I would have brought some with me. I was also very sore after the race. I think it was due to the cold! I look forward to following your blog :-)Theresahttp://tmu1967.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-85126489019082881322014-03-06T07:50:13.461-06:002014-03-06T07:50:13.461-06:00That is some seriously HUGE bling.
Kevin
HalfTRIi...That is some seriously HUGE bling.<br /><br />Kevin<br />HalfTRIing.blogspot.comKevin @ HalfTRIinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844076753625555217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-46026166154824784642014-03-05T15:00:05.961-06:002014-03-05T15:00:05.961-06:00I was hoping to was about how it all went for you....I was hoping to was about how it all went for you. Next race will be better, I bet.Darlene Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07105461147925718201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-84350123131324247272014-03-05T13:23:17.977-06:002014-03-05T13:23:17.977-06:00Great Job!!! I laughed out loud at some of this....Great Job!!! I laughed out loud at some of this. What an experience, seems like you and Jim had the right attitude, this is going to suck and well lets make the best of it! I kept getting colder as I read this and was so glad you put your gloves on my hands even felt better!! Thank you for sharing!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02902173640094934686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-59350046493086947472014-03-05T10:57:20.887-06:002014-03-05T10:57:20.887-06:00That was painful just to read!That was painful just to read!Miss Pricklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124464700790056459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-82399010054264663462014-03-05T06:06:34.794-06:002014-03-05T06:06:34.794-06:00First of all great job pulling through in those co...First of all great job pulling through in those conditions and finishing, it doesn't sound like the funnest race ever! Second that's so sad for all those people who didn't get to finish. I am interested to hear about what you are doing with your diet.Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-28957308845442322912014-03-05T03:12:01.845-06:002014-03-05T03:12:01.845-06:00I think you did amazing under the circumstances. A...I think you did amazing under the circumstances. A great event so it is a pity about all the issues. I think the cold weather and the long drive home is partly responsible for your soreness. Enjoy some good rest.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-3815513957776699122014-03-04T20:34:39.731-06:002014-03-04T20:34:39.731-06:00What a race and adventure?? Glad you guys decided...What a race and adventure?? Glad you guys decided to crash for the night at a hotel. Good call. Sweet medal too!!<br /><br />I did see the icy beards on Runners World. I submitted mine, but they didn't choose it for whatever reason.<br /><br />Sorry about the whole #beardtoboston2015 ..... LOL<br /><br />Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829768985992040896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-54784225957640842492014-03-04T19:28:41.986-06:002014-03-04T19:28:41.986-06:00Well, it sounds like it lived up to its 'epic&...Well, it sounds like it lived up to its 'epic' branding! Congratulations on finishing in a respectable time! Reading your report vs other race reports of the same event (eg Arkansas Running Mom) really drives home how different the experience can be for someone who is elite/ sub-elite vs a middle-of-the-pack runner. I think race organisers should really make sure the entire field has a good experience, not just the people who podium, and I think they frequently forget that. After all, 99% of the entrants will be paying 99% (or more) of the registration fees. Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-38839711363425630092014-03-04T19:08:49.043-06:002014-03-04T19:08:49.043-06:00Wow. Sounds tough in so many ways. And we willin...Wow. Sounds tough in so many ways. And we willingly pay money for this??? But you did great on your time. Way to go. Glad you got home safely.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-68026500028134525452014-03-04T17:53:06.328-06:002014-03-04T17:53:06.328-06:00Great job on a tough race! Oh if only we could co...Great job on a tough race! Oh if only we could control weather! Sucks about the hotel though. Running Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859462383001248794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-70682092606592384372014-03-04T17:47:34.427-06:002014-03-04T17:47:34.427-06:00I'm so sorry, Michael, but the silver lining i...I'm so sorry, Michael, but the silver lining is your time was really good considering that dreadful weather (and I've seen the course profile for this race--NOT easy even in good weather). Glad you guys got back safe--I'll read Jim's report later (sneaking blog peaks at work).Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-72338036839230985592014-03-04T17:23:43.723-06:002014-03-04T17:23:43.723-06:00Congratulations on finishing. That sounds tough. ...Congratulations on finishing. That sounds tough. And miserable. I hope you're feeling back to normal by now. I'm sure the cold has something to do with your soreness.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386481584915253440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-12542626468940183692014-03-04T16:04:49.546-06:002014-03-04T16:04:49.546-06:00At least the medal was amazing. And when you look ...At least the medal was amazing. And when you look at it in future years it'll be a race that you remember clearly.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-17397808283846312382014-03-04T14:45:54.644-06:002014-03-04T14:45:54.644-06:00What a weekend! I'm glad you both made the mos...What a weekend! I'm glad you both made the most of it and that you got home safely!<br /><br />A race of that size should not have corrals seperated by 4 minutes! Even 1 minute would be too much. I've done bigger races where they just had us line up by time and let everyone go at once and it worked out just fine. Even in nice weather 30+ minutes is a long time to be standing around waiting to run. Sounds like they have some changes to make before next year!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408703468880630206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-16976056955256702702014-03-04T14:06:16.538-06:002014-03-04T14:06:16.538-06:00Man. It is just so nuts how bad weather has been a...Man. It is just so nuts how bad weather has been at some of these races, where it is typically fine! Gah. I am happy you got to take a shower before you got kicked out of your room. Your stomach must have fa-lipped when you saw it was the same hotel, just rebranded. Man. What a nightmare weekend, and with the drive back, too!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-57183705864725690052014-03-04T13:54:14.869-06:002014-03-04T13:54:14.869-06:00Man, what an experience! :-/ Smart decision to wea...Man, what an experience! :-/ Smart decision to wear the jacket, and I know that feeling of getting warm after you've been cold and wet for so long. <br /><br />I'm interested to read your write up about pre-race nutrition. In my considerably less-restrictive diet I've had a really hard time figuring out Paleo-friendly fuel for race days of tough training days, so I tend to just eat whatever good works for me and then go back to regular eating later. Maybe not so smart, but at least it gets me through my event. Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-71382497542740921842014-03-04T13:33:05.676-06:002014-03-04T13:33:05.676-06:00That sounds awful but way to push through! Great ...That sounds awful but way to push through! Great job to you and your husband on finishing in those conditions. Bad Ass!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04220895653072940035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-74685208486637808312014-03-04T12:52:08.943-06:002014-03-04T12:52:08.943-06:00That sounds absolutely miserable! I don't real...That sounds absolutely miserable! I don't really like the wave start even in good weather so I can't imagine how awful it must have been starting already soaked and freezing, knowing it's only going to get worse. I'm just glad you guys made it out alive! I think given the conditions, your pace was excellent!The Unexpected Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467755895086463711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-88183944965611361822014-03-04T11:35:14.741-06:002014-03-04T11:35:14.741-06:00GEEZ! That's awful! I can't even believe y...GEEZ! That's awful! I can't even believe you got through it!! Very impressive that you hit the paces you did, given the conditions. Your training must be going very well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-80624280889196202482014-03-04T11:22:14.043-06:002014-03-04T11:22:14.043-06:00I did LRM last year it was chilly and cold on the ...I did LRM last year it was chilly and cold on the sat before but sunday started out pretty darn chilly but ended up being a fairly nice day.Glad you and Jim got to finish the half and the marathon. Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851378037307779670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-73783323005825142572014-03-04T10:37:14.941-06:002014-03-04T10:37:14.941-06:00Races like this one are the ones you remember and ...Races like this one are the ones you remember and makes you seem more like the bad woman you are! Great job finishing in horrible race conditions. I grew up in Arkansas and I have never doen the LR marathon...yet!Jfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112629068602038293noreply@blogger.com