tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post1300758160656810226..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: Rock n Roll Chicago 2012 EditionXaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-58324529505004966922012-07-26T11:44:29.130-05:002012-07-26T11:44:29.130-05:00Maybe if the race gets big enough, they can close ...Maybe if the race gets big enough, they can close down Lake Shore Drive for the last two miles, avoiding the "death tunnel". I won't hold my breath, however, as they don't even close down LSD for the Chicago Marathon any longer.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-10883084715545607172012-07-24T17:22:34.097-05:002012-07-24T17:22:34.097-05:00You ran an AMAZING race in very unideal conditions...You ran an AMAZING race in very unideal conditions. Be very proud of yourself for getting out there and doing it, no matter the outcome. I am so inspired by all that you do, and I can only wish that someday I would be able to be even half as strong of a runner as you are!!!<br /><br />You are going to CRUSH the Fox Valley Marathon!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-57359127598079563212012-07-24T09:01:06.264-05:002012-07-24T09:01:06.264-05:001:49 is a great time, especially since you were pr...1:49 is a great time, especially since you were pretty much recovered 15 minutes later! I didn't know you were in the VIP area too! I would have said hi.The Judgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758182930113705109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-12940709980438326992012-07-23T22:24:00.758-05:002012-07-23T22:24:00.758-05:00Yes. We need a nice Chicago half in November. I...Yes. We need a nice Chicago half in November. I'm all for it :) <br /><br />The race was brutal. I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting from this race. My long runs have been 30-40 seconds a mile slower than this in the same conditions and it hasnt really ever felt great. I'm happy with this race after all. :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-69688529520380788832012-07-23T22:21:37.793-05:002012-07-23T22:21:37.793-05:00I don't like the bib pickup either. My L almos...I don't like the bib pickup either. My L almost didn't make it back and he would have had to find the solutions tent the morning of the race to get his bib. They wouldn't let me get it. Ugh. <br /><br />I love the course. I really have enjoyed all of the other RnR events I've done over the years.Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-54193774815123134302012-07-23T22:19:53.525-05:002012-07-23T22:19:53.525-05:00I was surprised by the finish percentages. Perhaps...I was surprised by the finish percentages. Perhaps the heat got everyone, or the faster runners stayed home. I'll have to compare it to last years race. <br /><br />The tunnels are awful. <br /><br />I look back today and wonder why I was so bummed. I ran well and didn't trash my legs. So it was a good day. :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-6576851935808264972012-07-23T21:53:36.054-05:002012-07-23T21:53:36.054-05:00Amen! Those tunnels need to go! I totally visualiz...Amen! Those tunnels need to go! I totally visualize myself tripping and injuring myself and getting trampled in those muggy death traps. I love this race because of the course.Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-45763543087427034242012-07-23T17:04:49.577-05:002012-07-23T17:04:49.577-05:00don't be disappointed, you ran a great race in...don't be disappointed, you ran a great race in crappy conditions! Besides, i think if we PR'ed every race, we would never learn the humility that makes us stronger and smarter. It sucks, but you will be better off on marathon day because of it.Ginger Foxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714780032240801638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-14949477444061099472012-07-23T16:49:47.201-05:002012-07-23T16:49:47.201-05:00It's hard not to be disappointed when you run ...It's hard not to be disappointed when you run that distance all the time and know you can do better! And run longer. But you didn't have the best day before. And the weather and that damn tunnel. Ugh. Every report I have read of this race is saying how bad it was. Think we can convince them to move it to Nov? And convince Chicago races to stay out of the tunnels?!<br /><br />I love that your socks say that!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-55718402612565040952012-07-23T13:23:12.844-05:002012-07-23T13:23:12.844-05:00I'm with you, while expensive, I think the RnR...I'm with you, while expensive, I think the RnR races are very well run, minus the fact that no one else can pick up your bib. That seems a bit harsh. Plus I love the downtown course. I just wish it wasn't in the dead heat of summer!Maggiehttp://www.magmilerunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-65270267322801603242012-07-23T11:59:51.159-05:002012-07-23T11:59:51.159-05:00Sounded like a very tough race. Tough conditions ...Sounded like a very tough race. Tough conditions with the humidity it seemed like. Your % finish numbers are still very high, so that is a great sign that you had a good race. So I wouldn't worry about the actual finishing time. That tunnel sounds rough. And I like seeing your race nutrition info, gives me ideas for future races!Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-62126678852226104522012-07-23T10:55:37.494-05:002012-07-23T10:55:37.494-05:00I do hate the McCormick tunnel, too. It's ver...I do hate the McCormick tunnel, too. It's very disorienting for a runner, in my opinion.<br /><br />You ran such a smart race, and I think this only means that you are going to get your BQ and rock that marathon! You are such a hard worker and inspiration to me!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-44170742411857346912012-07-23T10:32:18.723-05:002012-07-23T10:32:18.723-05:00I agree with you that the McCormick Place tunnel i...I agree with you that the McCormick Place tunnel is the worst part of the course. I had to take off my sunglasses because I could not see if my feet were about to land in a pothole. Nothing like twisting an ankle during a half marathon! However, overall I'd give the course a high rating. I like the fact that this is one of the few city races that is not on the Lakefront trail. I'd rather pay a few extra bucks to race on city streets than on the trail.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.com