tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post1399448712838564584..comments2023-11-05T07:36:23.850-05:00Comments on Iron G in 2015: 45:03.60GPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847101316636431975noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-16401604213696678362007-03-15T09:10:00.000-04:002007-03-15T09:10:00.000-04:00Congratulations on your first road race. You sound...Congratulations on your first road race. You sound like you learned a lot. We learn from every race and have new experiences. Enjoy life.Papa Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063282125373869332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-53190153402758539332007-03-13T10:03:00.000-04:002007-03-13T10:03:00.000-04:00First, I am so proud of you! I know how scary it i...First, I am so proud of you! I know how scary it is to run your first race. You did it!!! And you didn't succumb to the pressure to walk up the hill! Yeah!!!<BR/><BR/>Your description of that hill is priceless!! Oh my! That is totally how it is isn't it. And, that hill was tough for everyone. It was long. And cruel in that you thought it was no big deal until you got a little further into it and then could see that it was really long and much steeper than it first appeared! <BR/><BR/>And the whole thing about the outfits is too funny and so true! <BR/><BR/>Ok, and speaking of outfits I thought I was overdressed in long sleeves, shorts and a cap! Three top layers?! Lesson number one: only wear three layers on top to run when the temperature is a single digit (farenheit). If you're not sure what to wear check this out*: http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/whattowear/0,7152,s6-240-325-330-0-0-0-0,00.html<BR/><BR/>Hmmm. And the drinking thing... Lesson number two: Drinking in a race when you're not used to it = side stitch. In fact, I wouldn't drink in a race that lasts under an hour because it really won't help you at all and can hurt you. Just make sure you've had enough to drink the day before and you'll be fine. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm sure you've learned all kinds of cool things now that will help you on your way to your iron man!! Congrats again!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>*This is a good base guide, but like most things in Runnersworld it's a little overly cautious or basic or something. Anyway, I would never say you want to feel warm or else it's going to overdress you everytime, even if you do like to feel warm. Go with in-between until your body adjusts to the extremes. I also noticed it likes to dress people in vests. I don't know about you but I don't do vests (Blossom, anyone?!) I wear a singlet (tank top made of a fancy wicking material--they actually sell decent ones at Target!) under a long sleeve top to keep my torso warm, but my arms cooler when it's under 50 or so degrees.<BR/><BR/>PS I think this just might be the world's longest comment!The Salty Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095917835411399874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-6163390112584074032007-03-12T22:43:00.000-04:002007-03-12T22:43:00.000-04:00Good job on a great finish. Maybe one of these day...Good job on a great finish. Maybe one of these days, I can do 8 minute miles. I was seriously contemplating line dancing across the finish, because I was so happy that hill was behind me.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599519738954504042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-37494477292492826592007-03-12T21:31:00.000-04:002007-03-12T21:31:00.000-04:00Congratulations G. Your mama always told you "You...Congratulations G. Your mama always told you "You can do anyhing you set your mind on doing." See mama is always right.<BR/><BR/>While you and Phillip ran five miles on a perfectly good-to-sleep-in-rainy-Saturday; Neil and I endured the wait with a trip to the market and stuffed our faces with bratwurst, cinnamon-sugar crepes and of course Diet Pepsi and Dr. Pepper, commenting on what was wrong with this picture. Would you rather run five miles or enjoy a delicious breakfast?? Such silliness.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437485565248064224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-15524756367273968412007-03-12T20:47:00.000-04:002007-03-12T20:47:00.000-04:00Thanks to everyone! It was a good time.The strolle...Thanks to everyone! It was a good time.<BR/><BR/>The stroller in the background, however, is not a runaway. But I'm not quite sure what it's doing. I didn't even see it! <BR/><BR/>If you look at the larger image, the stroller is just kind of sitting there. By itself. There is a police officer in the background, but I don't think he was racing with it.<BR/><BR/>The mystery continues...GPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847101316636431975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-42917577921666367612007-03-12T20:22:00.000-04:002007-03-12T20:22:00.000-04:00Is that a runaway baby carriage in the background ...Is that a runaway baby carriage in the background of your first photo? I think the dog pushed it down the hill to distract you à la 'The Untouchables'. I'm glad you're a soulless robot and you were able to ignore it. Congratulations on your first race and never upgrading your emotion chip.Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431743744291366682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-84212636023340687252007-03-12T16:56:00.000-04:002007-03-12T16:56:00.000-04:00Great story G. Glad to finally read all about it. ...Great story G. Glad to finally read all about it. You dun good, kid.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749753608442648979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-67413458314708050402007-03-12T15:24:00.000-04:002007-03-12T15:24:00.000-04:00congrats! way to stick to your own plan :)congrats! way to stick to your own plan :)Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202557563587757249noreply@blogger.com