tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post2302142416876917362..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: Thoughts {1}Xaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-13522641263443527022013-12-23T12:35:10.081-06:002013-12-23T12:35:10.081-06:00Yea, in terms of 2014, my guess is that I won'...Yea, in terms of 2014, my guess is that I won't end up doing a marathon, but I will end up doing some half marathons hopefully. Just got to stay healthy like you mention. <br /><br />And I appreciate the continued tips on the World Cup, you have given me more tips than anyone. Yea, I'm not going to go down there for it =). I am curious to see what happens though in June during it!Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-52401444586754836422013-12-23T06:07:10.782-06:002013-12-23T06:07:10.782-06:00ohh i miss those snowy runs, I feel like they were...ohh i miss those snowy runs, I feel like they were always so quiet and peaceful...also good for allowing you to slow down if needed :)RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-2287549094938639182013-12-20T06:39:20.804-06:002013-12-20T06:39:20.804-06:00Totally agreed. I never mind stuffing my face with...Totally agreed. I never mind stuffing my face with all the veggies ;) but all the booze, carbs, and processed things kill me!<br /><br />That's the main appeal of Kenosha for me- that it's easy to get to. I don't need any fancy bells and whistles. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-34363341566995050922013-12-20T06:37:12.967-06:002013-12-20T06:37:12.967-06:00It is difficult! I just try to make the "righ...It is difficult! I just try to make the "right" decision moment by moment and not think too far ahead. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-66647826439780077272013-12-19T22:22:39.970-06:002013-12-19T22:22:39.970-06:00my diet is not good...I know it isn't..but I c...my diet is not good...I know it isn't..but I can't seem to find any self controlLosing Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426520873028196265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-37833535245299654862013-12-19T19:30:06.944-06:002013-12-19T19:30:06.944-06:00Bummer about your knee bruise, hopefully it clears...Bummer about your knee bruise, hopefully it clears up soon. Glad that it's just a bruise and not something more serious. For the marathon, is the Wisconsin race in Madison? If so, that city is really awesome to check out - so many good restaurants and bars there. <br />http://nellyontherun.blogspot.com/2012/09/football-games-galore.html<br /><br />I've been reading more articles about Brazil World Cup 2014, the more I read, the more it sounds like a bad idea to go there. I can't seem to find anyone else who would want to go it seems like. And after reading fantastic articles like these as well:<br />http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/10079392/generation-juneNellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-55164523812185887242013-12-19T16:40:01.641-06:002013-12-19T16:40:01.641-06:00The Wisconsin Marathon would be appealing because ...The Wisconsin Marathon would be appealing because it is nice and close and is literally a short train ride away. Anyway, I think that stuffing our faces is okay as long as it's mostly protein, fruits and veggies. Unfortunately those things are not in abundance at most holiday dinners/parties. :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-32646482788747789442013-12-19T15:39:31.218-06:002013-12-19T15:39:31.218-06:00Kim and Chanthana can probably also give you their...Kim and Chanthana can probably also give you their input on Wisconsin (half and full, respectively), but I wasn't a big fan of Wisconsin. I had an amazing support group there, but the course itself was pretty unappealing. There's pretty rough pavement/hardcore gravel roads that make up at least 4-5 miles of the course, which I suppose, is a personal preference, but it was pretty brutal on the legs, and a fair amount of weaving and watching where you put your feet was tiring in of itself. The first half is ok (some rolling hills), but it's an out and back with a hairpin turn, which I really hate. Second half was awful - through a forest preserve, so pretty, I suppose, but the gravel was here, and you basically spend 45 minutes weaving close to/away from the final 10k stretch, but not actually there (soul crushing), and there's another hairpin turnaround at mile 20 that was kind of the worst. I know that these kind of course issues can be very personal, and recognize that they may be things that don't really bother you. The only other thing to consider is that it's right on the lake, so not sure if other years have been really windy. We lucked out this year, I suppose, but the wind was pretty gnarly the night before. If you're cool with gravel and hairpins, it's definitely a race to consider. Decent crowd support, cute swag, and free (good) local beer.<br /><br />I approve of both the pizza noms and the adorable Christmas churro.<br />- HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com