tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post1954741978881177892..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Gateway to the Smokies (WW # 41)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-37034197690254463852016-05-24T12:34:46.599-05:002016-05-24T12:34:46.599-05:00It seems as if there is always a challenge -- whet...It seems as if there is always a challenge -- whether it's the weather, the course, or your body. It's how you manage that counts because no race is ever perfect, at least for me. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-32588724532330881722016-05-24T12:33:16.653-05:002016-05-24T12:33:16.653-05:00Odd -- I get cramps when I swim too, usually in my...Odd -- I get cramps when I swim too, usually in my feet. But they get pretty severe. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-70291975497314839362016-05-24T12:30:59.561-05:002016-05-24T12:30:59.561-05:00I appreciate the kinds words. I think at the time...I appreciate the kinds words. I think at the time it feels like such a struggle -- but when you look back, you get a better perspective.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-18346090660725973292016-05-24T09:35:08.257-05:002016-05-24T09:35:08.257-05:00The hills were insane. I'm thankful we had co...The hills were insane. I'm thankful we had cool weather for a little while. It helped during the first half. I was grateful to have witnessed the sunrise on my drive over to Waynesville. Pink and stunning against the Smokies. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-51068973463022703732016-05-24T09:33:33.773-05:002016-05-24T09:33:33.773-05:00I'm very honored at the success of our little ...I'm very honored at the success of our little WW. That whole TN/NC Smokies area is beautiful! I thought the cramping was a salt issue, but taking salt is not working as well as it once did. It could be a combo of things, I guess.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-50987064122812409462016-05-24T09:32:12.981-05:002016-05-24T09:32:12.981-05:00That dog was loving every minute of his race. The...That dog was loving every minute of his race. The people at the water stop on that loop were talking about how he had been around and around and around. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-10199091033145944052016-05-24T09:31:21.770-05:002016-05-24T09:31:21.770-05:00I was very surprised by the AG placement. It was ...I was very surprised by the AG placement. It was a small race though.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-21871897982201996642016-05-24T09:30:52.012-05:002016-05-24T09:30:52.012-05:00In full disclosure, I was third in my AG. The red...In full disclosure, I was third in my AG. The red ribbon confused me! What else was I going to do while my husband played golf? LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-92028125211982540682016-05-24T09:29:34.455-05:002016-05-24T09:29:34.455-05:00Oh yeah, Fitbit thought I was doing some serious s...Oh yeah, Fitbit thought I was doing some serious stair climbing. That's the most feet ever recorded on any Garmin device I've ever owned too. Whew. It was tough.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-85655272763063534002016-05-24T09:28:23.725-05:002016-05-24T09:28:23.725-05:00Thanks. I gave it my best shot.Thanks. I gave it my best shot.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-11279673033763348782016-05-24T09:28:02.995-05:002016-05-24T09:28:02.995-05:00That's actually pretty common. Sometimes the ...That's actually pretty common. Sometimes the line is too long and not worth the trouble. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-77453109469813365902016-05-24T09:27:35.992-05:002016-05-24T09:27:35.992-05:00I stopped at several scenic overlooks on the way o...I stopped at several scenic overlooks on the way out of town to get that shot. I also got some very cool ones with a rushing river too (with kayakers on it) but felt it didn't really depict the mountains as well as this one.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-41523524681454255802016-05-24T09:26:22.549-05:002016-05-24T09:26:22.549-05:00I try to stay in half marathon shape for that purp...I try to stay in half marathon shape for that purpose. I know it's not going to get me a PR, but I enjoy them so much!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-16832331777044693582016-05-24T09:25:41.469-05:002016-05-24T09:25:41.469-05:00I stopped at several scenic overlooks on my way ou...I stopped at several scenic overlooks on my way out of town to get that shot. It turned out great!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-69521083505604556272016-05-24T09:24:47.965-05:002016-05-24T09:24:47.965-05:00My favorite thing about this race was meeting Kare...My favorite thing about this race was meeting Karen. At this point, I'm used to the cramps unfortunately. I just wish I could figure it out. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-36237682142614924622016-05-24T09:23:42.851-05:002016-05-24T09:23:42.851-05:00This one was tough, but I fully expected that. It...This one was tough, but I fully expected that. It was such a nice small race with beautiful views. All the townsfolk were so friendly too. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-1586191232581855992016-05-24T09:22:18.229-05:002016-05-24T09:22:18.229-05:00That lady spent so much time with me. After worki...That lady spent so much time with me. After working my calves, she just snatched off my shoes and started working on my feet! I finally had to get up so someone else could get turn. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-18877227107843103912016-05-24T09:21:09.065-05:002016-05-24T09:21:09.065-05:00Karen is a gem. It was so nice to finally meet he...Karen is a gem. It was so nice to finally meet her. This is the hilliest (UP) race I've ever run. Maybe the cramps where a by-product of that. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-87120762540831400622016-05-24T09:19:57.653-05:002016-05-24T09:19:57.653-05:00The great thing about cramps is that they don'...The great thing about cramps is that they don't linger. I just wish I could figure out how to keep them at bay during a race.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-55317674959114730332016-05-23T13:38:42.757-05:002016-05-23T13:38:42.757-05:00I try to stay half marathon ready. Granted, I won...I try to stay half marathon ready. Granted, I won't set a PR this way but I enjoy the experience so much -- that's OK. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-73854708178877950582016-05-23T13:37:47.286-05:002016-05-23T13:37:47.286-05:00At least cramps do not linger. You may have some ...At least cramps do not linger. You may have some soreness, but once they are over...it's over. I actually didn't have any soreness which I attribute to the sweet lady who worked out the kinks for me.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-89049794509838055112016-05-23T13:36:14.468-05:002016-05-23T13:36:14.468-05:00Oh yeah, I've run in Nashville too. It was to...Oh yeah, I've run in Nashville too. It was tough and probably in my 5 top hilliest courses run. Definitely keep this one in mind if you'll be travelling in this area. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-4098859333329729282016-05-23T13:34:24.716-05:002016-05-23T13:34:24.716-05:00I'd love to come up North and run. I got this...I'd love to come up North and run. I got this little race called Chicago I'll be running in October. I hope I'll be recovered enough to have a good race in December!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-67920868195858001612016-05-23T13:32:15.384-05:002016-05-23T13:32:15.384-05:00Yeah funny how that distance never feels easy. Yo...Yeah funny how that distance never feels easy. You would think after the number we've put in...HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-75446268309627365822016-05-23T13:31:11.051-05:002016-05-23T13:31:11.051-05:00Thanks. It was well worth the trip to meet Karen ...Thanks. It was well worth the trip to meet Karen and run in the smokies!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com