tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post6822698090987759066..comments2024-01-07T09:21:03.350-06:00Comments on Slowly Tri-ing: Fox Valley Fall Final 20 Miler - A Perfect "Warm up"Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-91449588915272589462013-10-02T18:37:26.090-05:002013-10-02T18:37:26.090-05:00I can only imagine that car ride. I've done ma...I can only imagine that car ride. I've done many bus rides like that. yuck! <br /><br />So glad your 20 was awesome! I'm still nervous for mine. Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-79693935044587623332013-09-25T19:29:36.529-05:002013-09-25T19:29:36.529-05:00I have done a 20 mile run but not a 20 mile race. ...I have done a 20 mile run but not a 20 mile race. Great job. You had some beautiful pictures. I love bright green so I think that race shirt is the bomb! ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-70930606427045324022013-09-25T19:11:47.676-05:002013-09-25T19:11:47.676-05:00Great job!! I've done a 20 miler down the coa...Great job!! I've done a 20 miler down the coast from Kittery, Maine to Salisbury, MA (in March...brrrr). I'm also registered for Martha's Vineyard 20 miler in February (again, brrrr). We recently had a 6 hr drive home from Quebec City after a marathon, BUT we left the next day. Not sure if that counts?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956724450988998624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-52323968410492175502013-09-25T12:34:41.327-05:002013-09-25T12:34:41.327-05:00Wow! You ran a great race! You are SO ready for Ch...Wow! You ran a great race! You are SO ready for Chicago! I've never run a race of that distance...very cool that it fit into your training plan. That's a brutal drive back though. I did that after running Toronto last year and I was so stiff by the time we got home I could barely get out of the car! The Unexpected Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467755895086463711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-84358970786291176072013-09-25T12:20:17.579-05:002013-09-25T12:20:17.579-05:00Awesome!! Totally wish I could have been there. On...Awesome!! Totally wish I could have been there. On my long runs it's just me, town traffic and the countdown on my Ipod with Carson Daley. Or however you spell his name :) Almost time!! Coy Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144649093762262574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-72910054142529174342013-09-25T09:38:45.113-05:002013-09-25T09:38:45.113-05:00I am so bummed I missed you!! Thanks for cheering...I am so bummed I missed you!! Thanks for cheering me in though! I'm sure all the good vibes brought me home that day! It was such a great race. I'd highly recommend it to anyone thinking about Chicago who or who lived in the area! I would totally love having that trail in my backyard. It was so nice!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-24674451251121640032013-09-25T09:16:11.241-05:002013-09-25T09:16:11.241-05:00I did that 20 last year before Chicago, and my onl...I did that 20 last year before Chicago, and my only complaint was the same as yours - way confusing at some points! But I was running with my sister who lives in St. Charles (she ran the full on Sunday) and she knows the area really well, so I had an advantage over you :)<br /><br />That guy was the most awesome spectator ever - he did that the entire time! And he is why you didn't hear me...I was on the other side of the street from him (had you looked to your right you'd have seen me acting like a loon) but I was screaming "Michael!!!!!" along with him :)<br /><br />What a great day you had! Here's hoping for some repeat weather come Chicago!bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-31561397050294944982013-09-25T06:51:32.112-05:002013-09-25T06:51:32.112-05:00Congrats on the 20 miler!! It is always nice that ...Congrats on the 20 miler!! It is always nice that a race fits into a training plan! Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-56955910415112641572013-09-24T20:09:03.103-05:002013-09-24T20:09:03.103-05:00You're running so well at the moment. Congratu...You're running so well at the moment. Congratulations - that must be such a confidence-booster heading into the marathon.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-5693078396340334512013-09-24T19:48:14.963-05:002013-09-24T19:48:14.963-05:00What awesome photos!!! I like the shirt they gave...What awesome photos!!! I like the shirt they gave you too. That is so cool that you found this run, the last or next to last run is the one I always dread the most running by myself this is a great way to prep!CautiouslyAudacioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750277133680102378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-22078622692737190812013-09-24T19:21:33.699-05:002013-09-24T19:21:33.699-05:00Don't be nervous! You will knock your 20 out ...Don't be nervous! You will knock your 20 out of the park - especially if you've already done 19! It's awesome that it's supported like that! I'm jealous!<br /><br />The capris I wore on Sunday are Athleta that I bought during their summer clearance. They are super comfy and I love them. However, not on sale they are pretty expensive. Most of the time I run in my Champion brand though from Target. I love their stuff!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-90252863487328414972013-09-24T19:19:18.089-05:002013-09-24T19:19:18.089-05:00Thanks! Jim and I both said after the race we hop...Thanks! Jim and I both said after the race we hope we didn't waste our perfect day on a "training" run...but to get two race days with conditions like that seems almost impossible. I'm hopeful for good weather..time will tell!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-23225103771663727562013-09-24T18:44:58.225-05:002013-09-24T18:44:58.225-05:008 hour drive must have brutal!! Can't even ima...8 hour drive must have brutal!! Can't even imagine. Great job, to both of you, on the 20 miler. Thats awesome that race offered a 20 miler.Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829768985992040896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-28128824573186115682013-09-24T17:26:20.433-05:002013-09-24T17:26:20.433-05:00I've never ran 20 miles, but several times I&#...I've never ran 20 miles, but several times I've had to get into the car and ride a long ride home after a half marathon, ughchristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001137323076398349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-46262202004023833312013-09-24T16:55:10.647-05:002013-09-24T16:55:10.647-05:00After hearing about Jim's great race, I was gl...After hearing about Jim's great race, I was glad to finally read yours. Great job, Michael, on your 20 miler!! I hope this gives you the confidence to go out and hit a home run at Chicago. I am so excited for you and Jim (and a bunch of running buddies that are doing Chicago, too). <br /><br />I have a 20 mile supported training run this Saturday that is put on by the organizers of the Grand Rapids Marathon. For some reason I am nervous. Probably because I know it's coming. I was talked into a 20 miler back in August when I had planned on only going 16. I then talked myself into running 19 miles 2 weeks ago when the rest of my running crew only did 16. Ugh, I have butterflies in my stomach just thinking about the 20 for some reason. Oh, well. Last long run then taper time. <br /><br />I hope you have good weather in Chicago. I ran it in 2010 and it was in the upper 80's. :o(<br /><br />BTW: what brand of running capris do you wear? I run in shorts but realize it may be too cold on Oct 20 for shorts and better buy and do a few test runs in some capris. tahoegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01362617498229659452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441313713715572662.post-40753010763443995472013-09-24T15:40:00.111-05:002013-09-24T15:40:00.111-05:00Congrats on a great 20! You were hauling, and even...Congrats on a great 20! You were hauling, and even got that second wind for the last few miles!<br /><br />I didn't know they don't start all the runners at once now. That you started at 7:20 explains why I saw some people there a lot later than I expected!<br /><br />The course IS nutso with all the turn backs for different distances and loops to get all the miles in. Spectating it is... confusing as well. Ha ha. I am happy you didn't get lost!<br /><br />I did my first 20 in 2010 as a paid training run. I really liked having the support. This race started doing it in 2011, I think? Or maybe 2010 as well? Either way, I think it's so great to have this option. And yay for the flat run and cool weather! I hope Chicago is cool for you!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com