tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post5607292704204332188..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: Bad omen?Xaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-21247020310336662852012-12-15T21:44:00.467-06:002012-12-15T21:44:00.467-06:00Aww, I love the picture of your dog checking out t...Aww, I love the picture of your dog checking out the skyline! That's so cool he can run so far too, mine both tire out after a few miles (not unlike me, actually).<br /><br />I'm doing a leg of the relay marathon in Champaign in April, and the bad news is that hotel rooms have been booked up for that for months now - apparently that one fills up really fast!<br /><br />Hope your ITB starts feeling better, that's definitely no fun :(Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-12585004881777034042012-12-13T22:48:00.649-06:002012-12-13T22:48:00.649-06:00Maybe if we do a blogger weekend around the Illino...Maybe if we do a blogger weekend around the Illinois Marathon, you could come and run the half or 10K? Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-15666662199102315862012-12-13T12:33:56.609-06:002012-12-13T12:33:56.609-06:00Wow! I totally read that wrong :) that's what ...Wow! I totally read that wrong :) that's what I get for mainly using my iPhone. <br /><br />While I'm all down for a fun blogger event, I just wouldn't be able to do it for a goal marathon. I would want everything to be under my control as much as possible for the weekend- especially sleeping/eating. Plus... My Daad would probably come up to cheer me on since L has conferences during most of the spring races. I'm reconsidering the whole spring marathon thing anyways. :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-22964766709042445232012-12-13T11:18:32.420-06:002012-12-13T11:18:32.420-06:00Actually, being a UIllinois alum, graduation usual...Actually, being a UIllinois alum, graduation usually takes place in mid-May. Not sure why hotel rooms are so scarce the weekend of the Illinois Marathon, other than for the race itself? But see my comment below about Erin's parents' place. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-77998115547519816292012-12-12T20:17:00.485-06:002012-12-12T20:17:00.485-06:00Glad that you ran with CB, but bummer about the IT...Glad that you ran with CB, but bummer about the IT band. I would keep hammering strength training, and hopefully that helps to keep it at bay. Cool pics as usual! <br /><br />Weird on the no hotel room thing, maybe something else is going on in that city that weekend? Maybe that's a sign you should find another race lol. Though I guess you could always train up to it and run a half instead? Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-31560237980824762992012-12-12T15:38:05.812-06:002012-12-12T15:38:05.812-06:00Aww, so happy CB could go out for a run and you tw...Aww, so happy CB could go out for a run and you two had a good time (despite the two who did not - ITB and Crankle). <br /><br />I am anxious to hear what you decide about the full! Although, I think it's fun to train for one then pick one when you feel like it. Maybe not such a good method though. kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-58031427161305828902012-12-12T08:17:55.402-06:002012-12-12T08:17:55.402-06:00Chicago looks so beautiful- I really want to visit...Chicago looks so beautiful- I really want to visit someday. Glad you looked into a hotel before you registered for the marathon. That is crazy that there are no hotel rooms left. Maybe it is a sign. Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-50358383286664314852012-12-11T21:41:57.425-06:002012-12-11T21:41:57.425-06:00Thank you! iPhone 4.. My "camera" hehe
...Thank you! iPhone 4.. My "camera" hehe<br /><br />Wow. I had no idea they hold graduation the same weekend. That is nuts and explains a lot. <br /><br />I'll have to look more into sunburst, although I'm concerned it will be too hot in June. But it's Chicagoland so it could be cold. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-87958033275997573832012-12-11T21:40:54.962-06:002012-12-11T21:40:54.962-06:00That's a bummer about the hotel rooms for the ...That's a bummer about the hotel rooms for the Illinois Marathon. But if we're doing a blogger weekend getaway, you'd be able to stay at Erin's parents' house in Champaign that weekend!!!!! So I don't think the lack of hotel rooms is a bad omen - I think it's a sign that it would be a fantastic blogger weekend getaway with our local connection!!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-42929387123959084142012-12-11T21:39:14.613-06:002012-12-11T21:39:14.613-06:00Thank you :) I usually make Blurb books out of the...Thank you :) I usually make Blurb books out of the photos, but might have to start decorating the walls...Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-19871702218063708502012-12-11T21:37:55.034-06:002012-12-11T21:37:55.034-06:00So glad you enjoyed Chicagoland! It's grown a ...So glad you enjoyed Chicagoland! It's grown a lot on me over the past 2 years. :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-72450210046711563422012-12-11T21:37:38.825-06:002012-12-11T21:37:38.825-06:00Love these pictures! Sorry your it band is acting...Love these pictures! Sorry your it band is acting up. I hope that behaves soon. <br />Yay for your pooch getting to run too!Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-57467671105173104902012-12-11T21:36:48.205-06:002012-12-11T21:36:48.205-06:00Add on top of weather and travel for these races, ...Add on top of weather and travel for these races, that my L wouldn't be able to go to most of them<br />Due to conferences. So I'd be going all by myself unless I could get my Daad to come visit again. Might just be better to focus on shorter speedier distances. and tonight I ran 4 miles and felt fantastic. Maybe running slow hurts the ITB more? HahaXaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-35150147733442876272012-12-11T20:50:41.945-06:002012-12-11T20:50:41.945-06:00Those photos are gorgeous!
I've heard that ab...Those photos are gorgeous!<br /><br />I've heard that about the hotel rooms for the Illinois Marathon, that they book up early. Which is weird ... what do they do during graduation weekend? I have to think more people come into town for that than the marathon. <br /><br />I only did the half, but I really enjoyed the Sunburst Half Marathon in early June in South Bend. There is a full marathon at the same time (actually starts an hour and a half earlier than the half). We booked a room in a hotel literally next to the start line (the DoubleTree). I checked my emails, and I booked our room at the end of January. Sarah (Gingerfoxxx) did the full if you want to ask her about it or check her race report. Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-12641041516078133262012-12-11T20:05:31.639-06:002012-12-11T20:05:31.639-06:00I absolutely love your photos in this post and tha...I absolutely love your photos in this post and that first one is precious! Glad you and the Churro dog are back running together!abbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956734205798602159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-82006229517105830302012-12-11T19:44:12.038-06:002012-12-11T19:44:12.038-06:00Your photos are beautiful! You'll have to fram...Your photos are beautiful! You'll have to frame them, they're awesome.KellytheCulinarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157742508302761756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-50652276155911805182012-12-11T17:45:13.665-06:002012-12-11T17:45:13.665-06:00You take the best pics!!! Love the last one!!!! We...You take the best pics!!! Love the last one!!!! We feel head over hills for Chicago when we visited this fall!ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204889856385422586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-83593899279682348882012-12-11T17:29:59.367-06:002012-12-11T17:29:59.367-06:00You can do it, lady! Everything happens for a rea...You can do it, lady! Everything happens for a reason, right??? :) Love your pics, btw!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-64022140773745326482012-12-11T17:27:24.659-06:002012-12-11T17:27:24.659-06:00Maybe it is an omen! :-) Good idea to focus on <...Maybe it is an omen! :-) Good idea to focus on <= half marathons right now. You can always jump into proper marathon training once your ITB feels better. Take the mileage up very slowly and see how you do. Here's hoping the ITB only gets better as you run more and build strength!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.com