tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post551821018258168828..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Mercedes Half (WW # 133)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-70329259874635557212018-02-25T17:09:11.520-06:002018-02-25T17:09:11.520-06:00It just seems to suck the energy from my body! I ...It just seems to suck the energy from my body! I wish I had a super power to be able to run in it. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-41872866766199389072018-02-25T17:07:48.698-06:002018-02-25T17:07:48.698-06:00Yeah, there are some serious hills in the middle o...Yeah, there are some serious hills in the middle of this course. But the crowd support more than makes up for it!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-42853640226861488322018-02-25T17:06:56.884-06:002018-02-25T17:06:56.884-06:00It's probably the only Mercedes emblem I'l...It's probably the only Mercedes emblem I'll ever have as well. The marathon runners got a very cool one with a black background. I admit to coveting it, but can't fathom going twice around that course.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-83171379211612210252018-02-25T17:05:41.052-06:002018-02-25T17:05:41.052-06:00Humidity is definitely my nemesis. I wish I had t...Humidity is definitely my nemesis. I wish I had the magic power to run in it!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-3107000560001235112018-02-25T17:03:44.648-06:002018-02-25T17:03:44.648-06:00I did the best I could with what I had to work wit...I did the best I could with what I had to work with on this day. I can't complain. And, you can't go wrong when you share a race with a friend.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-52999090118785265512018-02-25T17:02:55.390-06:002018-02-25T17:02:55.390-06:00There were a few fun things we could have done out...There were a few fun things we could have done outdoors in and around Birmingham, but the rain had other plans for us.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-972859422956623992018-02-25T17:01:14.088-06:002018-02-25T17:01:14.088-06:00The fun factor definitely outweighed the humidity ...The fun factor definitely outweighed the humidity and the cramps. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-35340690960151970202018-02-25T17:00:30.846-06:002018-02-25T17:00:30.846-06:00It's a fun touch having the props and someone ...It's a fun touch having the props and someone to take pictures for you so you don't have to ask random people!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-39967402592348842342018-02-25T16:59:46.620-06:002018-02-25T16:59:46.620-06:00I still haven't figured out the cramping thing...I still haven't figured out the cramping thing completely. Taking salt does seem to help but isn't a guarantee they will stay away altogether. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-54408323157659732502018-02-25T16:58:42.025-06:002018-02-25T16:58:42.025-06:00After my worse case of cramping (feet, calves and ...After my worse case of cramping (feet, calves and hamstrings), I started taking salt capsules. It helps but doesn't always keep them completely away. The after party is always fun, especially when a race has a band!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-20392458233312909172018-02-25T16:57:08.824-06:002018-02-25T16:57:08.824-06:00The Vulcan has been around forever (I think). It ...The Vulcan has been around forever (I think). It has a nice park and museum too and it looks as if they were adding some type of light show. You should check it out. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-18372780149781845582018-02-25T16:55:18.131-06:002018-02-25T16:55:18.131-06:00I like repeating races I've done and enjoyed. ...I like repeating races I've done and enjoyed. At least you know what you are in for! HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-84390375573278260452018-02-25T16:54:44.733-06:002018-02-25T16:54:44.733-06:00After such a struggle, it helps to know I stacked ...After such a struggle, it helps to know I stacked up fairly well in my age group. I think there were only 2 sub 2:00 finishers in my age group. That's definitely an indication of the tough conditions.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-70296329232982902932018-02-25T16:51:47.829-06:002018-02-25T16:51:47.829-06:00I live in this humidity 8 months or more out of th...I live in this humidity 8 months or more out of the year and have never grown accustomed to running in it. I'm always amazed at the people who can do it!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-46508654918324003272018-02-25T16:50:25.640-06:002018-02-25T16:50:25.640-06:00It was definitely fun, despite the humidity and th...It was definitely fun, despite the humidity and the cramps!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-17072190614824331152018-02-24T08:04:49.474-06:002018-02-24T08:04:49.474-06:00Racing in the humidity is SO tough - congrats on a...Racing in the humidity is SO tough - congrats on a great job! Glad you and Wendy got together again! And 52 half marathons, what an accomplishment! Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-21106085431661456482018-02-22T15:02:02.087-06:002018-02-22T15:02:02.087-06:00You girls always have so much fun at the races! Th...You girls always have so much fun at the races! This looks like a great time. And that elevation map though... My only hills are on the treadmill! heheAmy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683913769197406757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-59892815002633929932018-02-21T14:21:40.719-06:002018-02-21T14:21:40.719-06:00This looks like such a fun race. Hills and humidit...This looks like such a fun race. Hills and humidity suck- it is humid in Charleston but thankfully hill-free. I love all the recaps from the Mercedes race because it looks like fun. I want to run that one day because let's be honest, that medal is as close to a Mercedes as I will ever get. Glad you guys had a great girls weekend and race. Amy Lauren Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565049872858950707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-16883935571917103992018-02-20T12:34:07.953-06:002018-02-20T12:34:07.953-06:00Wow, hills and humidity? That is rough! Great work...Wow, hills and humidity? That is rough! Great work and congrats!!Mommy Run Fasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172007555251749935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-51014310159051139942018-02-20T06:50:21.028-06:002018-02-20T06:50:21.028-06:00Congrats on your race! You did great despite the d...Congrats on your race! You did great despite the difficult conditions! Also sounds like you had a blast with Wendy!!runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-7821176602410234222018-02-19T23:17:38.655-06:002018-02-19T23:17:38.655-06:00Congrats on another half marathon! Sorry to hear a...Congrats on another half marathon! Sorry to hear about the cramping! So cool Wendy ran it too! I don't think I've ever been to Birmingham.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316383774987780543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-25166980823527109632018-02-19T13:43:07.804-06:002018-02-19T13:43:07.804-06:00Sounds like a fabulous race... well except for the...Sounds like a fabulous race... well except for the cramping. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347532447351792155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-4588272764362375722018-02-19T09:35:44.631-06:002018-02-19T09:35:44.631-06:00those expo props are so cool!those expo props are so cool!wendyhttp://wholisticwoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-73619255453022035682018-02-19T08:26:01.746-06:002018-02-19T08:26:01.746-06:00"Unfortunately, the hills had not moved"..."Unfortunately, the hills had not moved" - that line had me laughing out loud in the office! What a great recap and I am so glad you got to do it with Wendy. But those cramps sound absolutely horrendous! I am not prone to cramping but I struggled a lot with cramps when I was pregnant so I can just imagine how awful that must be when you are in the middle of a race. Well done for pulling through - as you said you just never know what's in store for you on race day, and I guess it just adds to the excitement and fun. :-)Shathisohttps://www.thegaboronerunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-84166370991876846922018-02-19T08:00:04.672-06:002018-02-19T08:00:04.672-06:00I've cramped a time or two, but never like tha...I've cramped a time or two, but never like that during a race - yikes!!! It's crazy how much humidity can wreck your body. So glad you had a great race weekend with Wendy...love that you guys hung around after the race and enjoyed the party!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.com