tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post8707561004735492488..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: Chicago Womens Half MarathonXaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-26070838288452207642013-07-03T19:07:58.794-05:002013-07-03T19:07:58.794-05:00You look positively FIERCE in those pictures. SO ...You look positively FIERCE in those pictures. SO strong, fluid, calm, and in control, with perfect form. LOVE IT!!! You can seriously put the Kenyans to shame. =) Congratulations on yet another amazing race and PR!!! You've worked so hard and you completely deserve it!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-79335918300489519272013-07-01T17:37:24.990-05:002013-07-01T17:37:24.990-05:00wow, another PR - nice! And looked like your race...wow, another PR - nice! And looked like your race was perfectly split, love the negative splits!Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-12913908666064053492013-06-26T08:43:44.635-05:002013-06-26T08:43:44.635-05:00i love your photos! how are you editing them?
yo...i love your photos! how are you editing them? <br /><br />you did awesome speedster! excited to chat about it tonight. those conditions were certainly NOT ideal, and you did much better than the rnr half last july which was almost identical conditions. you are on track for an awesome fall mary ;)Britt @ Chicago Runner Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628838959053342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-45919841742499008642013-06-25T20:47:23.035-05:002013-06-25T20:47:23.035-05:00Congratulations! That is an incredible time. You a...Congratulations! That is an incredible time. You are FAST. I am running the Fox Valley Marathon also.:)<br /><br />Karen<br />tradingheels.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100867684364665764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-42469464800208226492013-06-25T14:29:05.372-05:002013-06-25T14:29:05.372-05:00Congratulations on a great race. I am super impres...Congratulations on a great race. I am super impressed with the PR and how well you executed your plan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703680470132837346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-87921223020695322122013-06-25T11:54:07.952-05:002013-06-25T11:54:07.952-05:00I have officially joined the Skins! Haha it made a...I have officially joined the Skins! Haha it made a huge difference. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-25727085599531363442013-06-25T11:49:15.370-05:002013-06-25T11:49:15.370-05:00I'm sure there are so many perspectives on sun...I'm sure there are so many perspectives on sunscreen vs none. In the times I've worn it for races, I feel slimy and gross- And since its usually early- the sun isn't put enough to burn me, but I do understand your dilemma. Hehe next time I must take you up on your offering to add a dude to the mix ;)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-26479802748247949792013-06-25T11:44:59.849-05:002013-06-25T11:44:59.849-05:00Thank you:) now I definitely feel better about wea...Thank you:) now I definitely feel better about wearing what I did!Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-68488578107972798992013-06-25T11:44:03.686-05:002013-06-25T11:44:03.686-05:00Aww thanks ;)Aww thanks ;)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-73715497014111833652013-06-25T11:43:06.220-05:002013-06-25T11:43:06.220-05:00Haha no worries! The newtons have taken me 3 month...Haha no worries! The newtons have taken me 3 months to get used to them. At first I didn't like them, now they don't seem to bother my calf as much. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-36886000794789341372013-06-25T11:41:37.063-05:002013-06-25T11:41:37.063-05:00Thanks! It was really eye opening to hear a few pe...Thanks! It was really eye opening to hear a few perspectives on running in the heat & how it affects performance. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-37017305654857754882013-06-25T11:32:49.975-05:002013-06-25T11:32:49.975-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-57032135236471674932013-06-24T22:15:09.983-05:002013-06-24T22:15:09.983-05:00Congrats on the PR and running a smart race!! That...Congrats on the PR and running a smart race!! That's interesting about the sunscreen, and also how hard it is to recover. Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-14913588447137981572013-06-24T21:33:04.796-05:002013-06-24T21:33:04.796-05:00OH crap..and awesome job!! (need to work more on c...OH crap..and awesome job!! (need to work more on commenting on what is going on with you vs what is going on with me.)Losing Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426520873028196265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-26565173028300674692013-06-24T21:32:25.709-05:002013-06-24T21:32:25.709-05:00I tried a pair of Newtons a few weeks ago at a wal...I tried a pair of Newtons a few weeks ago at a walk to run training run, and they hurt me so much! I am glad to hear they work for you.Losing Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426520873028196265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-491706463789103162013-06-24T21:20:11.474-05:002013-06-24T21:20:11.474-05:00What awesome race pictures. You are a total badass...What awesome race pictures. You are a total badass!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304231888661959262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-46770232014234780102013-06-24T21:02:00.461-05:002013-06-24T21:02:00.461-05:00Congratulations!! :) Love the outfit!!Congratulations!! :) Love the outfit!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-50709745044785790282013-06-24T20:31:35.524-05:002013-06-24T20:31:35.524-05:00YOU ARE A ROCK star! Way to go love!YOU ARE A ROCK star! Way to go love!Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-19544931707524770402013-06-24T19:46:07.164-05:002013-06-24T19:46:07.164-05:00NICE JOB!!!! A PR on tired legs is pretty amazing....NICE JOB!!!! A PR on tired legs is pretty amazing. You rock!Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-68971388649306064412013-06-24T16:27:42.061-05:002013-06-24T16:27:42.061-05:00Congrats lady, you killed it! I had the same thou...Congrats lady, you killed it! I had the same thought after my half this weekend, "yep could have run it harder" but really glad I didn't since I need to get out there today and start running hard again for Ragnar training...look at us, both being smart :). What a great race to kick your marathon training into high gear, good luck!Marathon Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12212704228885941985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-51418293849584059152013-06-24T14:18:27.506-05:002013-06-24T14:18:27.506-05:00Congrats on the PR especially on a hot and humid d...Congrats on the PR especially on a hot and humid day! Way to stick to your racing plan!EBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327664757781318239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-19119768874257545582013-06-24T13:53:27.023-05:002013-06-24T13:53:27.023-05:00Congrats on the PR and beautiful splits (especiall...Congrats on the PR and beautiful splits (especially in that heat/humidity)! You are doing the right thing by focusing on your goal race and not over-extending yourself too early. Even a half run under ideal conditions can take several days to recover from if you run it too hard. Keep up the awesome work! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-69586862279958858062013-06-24T13:29:07.692-05:002013-06-24T13:29:07.692-05:00YEAH! Congrats on the PR! I know you've been...YEAH! Congrats on the PR! I know you've been working hard lately and I am not surprised that you nailed this one despite the heat!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-38774502994916443782013-06-24T13:27:21.868-05:002013-06-24T13:27:21.868-05:00Love that photo of you with the medal! So cute. A...Love that photo of you with the medal! So cute. And welcome to the no-shirt racing club :)KellytheCulinarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157742508302761756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-16808688279160747152013-06-24T13:14:12.110-05:002013-06-24T13:14:12.110-05:00WAHOOOOO!!!!! Could that have been done any better...WAHOOOOO!!!!! Could that have been done any better?!? I don't think so! Congratulations!bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.com