tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post6928453745357528108..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Chicago Marathon Recap (WW # 63)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-66217469407529163362016-10-25T16:28:40.831-05:002016-10-25T16:28:40.831-05:00Thanks! Next time we must meet!!Thanks! Next time we must meet!!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-61192538213476762462016-10-24T14:03:09.025-05:002016-10-24T14:03:09.025-05:00I have seen puke in a race before (my very first h...I have seen puke in a race before (my very first half marathon), but never have I witnessed the diarrhea. He was definitely not an elite -- so why would you put up with that "crap" in the back of the back? There were lots of porta potties. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-8049238137470044432016-10-24T13:57:05.019-05:002016-10-24T13:57:05.019-05:00Way to go, Holly!!!! Wow you pushed through a lot ...Way to go, Holly!!!! Wow you pushed through a lot and this is a recap of pure perseverance. I think you're hardcore to finish the race despite bleeding down your shins! Now the guy with golden diarrhea... That's note quite a badge of honor. What I sight! I have never seen someone poo themselves or puke all over in a marathon, mostly just passing out people in my past experiences.<br /><br />What a race! Congratulations on your PR, especially considering your aid tent stop! Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683913769197406757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-1494550446160586062016-10-23T17:51:21.337-05:002016-10-23T17:51:21.337-05:00Thanks. I was amazed by the length of those stops...Thanks. I was amazed by the length of those stops and by the sheer number of people working them! The spectators were incredible. I doubt I'll ever run a race with that much energy again. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-52932092759101315132016-10-23T17:49:57.988-05:002016-10-23T17:49:57.988-05:00Thanks. Yes, definitely a lot of memories. Thanks. Yes, definitely a lot of memories. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-31796536478781872092016-10-23T17:48:31.952-05:002016-10-23T17:48:31.952-05:00It's still hard to believe I fell. I tried to...It's still hard to believe I fell. I tried to make the most of the day anyway. I linked!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-65522057799533338522016-10-23T17:47:20.808-05:002016-10-23T17:47:20.808-05:00Thank you. I was very appreciative of the weather...Thank you. I was very appreciative of the weather that day. Although it got warm by the time I finished, it was still very tolerable. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-78987983821300961532016-10-23T17:46:25.375-05:002016-10-23T17:46:25.375-05:00Thanks! Yes, all races are learning experiences. ...Thanks! Yes, all races are learning experiences. Ugghhh...yes and I smelled him first! I passed by as quickly as possible. Holding my breath.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-16905426112561865652016-10-23T17:44:28.183-05:002016-10-23T17:44:28.183-05:00Thanks! One of my mantras is "I can do hard ...Thanks! One of my mantras is "I can do hard things." But, it doesn't mean I WANT to always have do hard things. LOL It'd be nice to have some easy things thrown in the mix too. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-19990819034133584482016-10-23T17:42:28.792-05:002016-10-23T17:42:28.792-05:00Thank you, Laura. I admit it's left me slight...Thank you, Laura. I admit it's left me slightly unfulfilled and wanting to try again though.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-49979886732200859532016-10-23T17:41:02.266-05:002016-10-23T17:41:02.266-05:00Oh Jennifer, but it did take me down mentally for ...Oh Jennifer, but it did take me down mentally for a short while. I was so mad at myself. But I realized that negative talk wasn't going to help me cross the finish line. I found my big girl panties and changed into them. I hope your first marathon is everything you want it to be!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-82768068172133295932016-10-23T17:39:08.342-05:002016-10-23T17:39:08.342-05:00I wish I had stayed another day in your beautiful ...I wish I had stayed another day in your beautiful city. I also wished I had made arrangements to meet a more people (like you!) while I was there. As it was, it was a quick trip in and out for me. Congrats on your PR!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-19618810941754176782016-10-23T17:36:39.623-05:002016-10-23T17:36:39.623-05:00Isn't the jacket cool? I wore it yesterday. ...Isn't the jacket cool? I wore it yesterday. If I had known how crowded the boat was going to be, I would have gone earlier and gotten us good seats. I only beat you and Sherry there by a few minutes. I'm so happy you had a great first marathon experience. I bet you are itching to do another. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-44256337180006930932016-10-23T17:33:42.236-05:002016-10-23T17:33:42.236-05:00Thanks, Melissa It is amazing what you will see p...Thanks, Melissa It is amazing what you will see people struggle through at a race. It is such a huge commitment of time and effort. I absolutely understand why everyone just keeps going. It's a lot of work to flush down the toilet (like last year!). HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-48892852412488428722016-10-23T17:31:03.363-05:002016-10-23T17:31:03.363-05:00Thank you, Ana. I'm glad the only blood I saw...Thank you, Ana. I'm glad the only blood I saw during the race was my own. LOL. I haven't tried to cycling yet, but thankfully my knees did not affect my ability to run. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-81507486610977661762016-10-23T17:29:18.937-05:002016-10-23T17:29:18.937-05:00The medal is definitely unique. The statue it was...The medal is definitely unique. The statue it was designed after is HUGE. I didn't realize that until recently (and didn't go to see it while I was there!). Thanks for the kinds words.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-25272976486638656142016-10-23T17:27:55.099-05:002016-10-23T17:27:55.099-05:00I'm still answering the question "How was...I'm still answering the question "How was it?" with "I fell". I have mixed emotions about that. Dang, I didn't want to fall and have that overshadow everything. But, I fell. That's the reality of it. But overall it still was a great experience.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-33104759489179441012016-10-23T17:25:07.194-05:002016-10-23T17:25:07.194-05:00Yes, Chaitali! Too many bodily fluids. Ha ha. I...Yes, Chaitali! Too many bodily fluids. Ha ha. I could have done without all of them. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-32218856630016782332016-10-23T17:24:20.129-05:002016-10-23T17:24:20.129-05:00You are very sweet Shelley. Part of me wants to r...You are very sweet Shelley. Part of me wants to run a marathon where I can write a plain vanilla, no drama, race recap. I did NOT want to have to say I fell! LOL. But it is what it is. Hey -- never say never.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-67226139231805737422016-10-23T17:21:23.815-05:002016-10-23T17:21:23.815-05:00I admit, I felt a bit wrecked for a while. I was ...I admit, I felt a bit wrecked for a while. I was so frustrated with the time it cost me and had nobody to blame but me. I eventually figured I had choice but to suck it up and go on. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-38983032331594448032016-10-20T19:50:26.453-05:002016-10-20T19:50:26.453-05:00Yeah, since this was my second summer of training ...Yeah, since this was my second summer of training in awful heat & humidity for Chicago -- I had to make it count this time. I'm very grateful I could continue on.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-937935177412971372016-10-20T19:48:09.367-05:002016-10-20T19:48:09.367-05:00It never occurred to me to quit, perhaps it would ...It never occurred to me to quit, perhaps it would had I been more seriously injured. I was annoyed (at myself) for having to stop for bandages. Part of me wanted to stay with the flag and soak up all that "goosebumpyness".HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-82715710938214435922016-10-20T19:45:09.500-05:002016-10-20T19:45:09.500-05:00Thanks, Elizabeth. Since I had never fallen -- ev...Thanks, Elizabeth. Since I had never fallen -- ever -- it came as quite a shock to me. I am very thankful that I was not seriously hurt yet also very challenged to overcome it mentally. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-49928515285196929602016-10-20T19:43:27.382-05:002016-10-20T19:43:27.382-05:00Thank you! The fall definitely added to the typic...Thank you! The fall definitely added to the typical challenges of the day. I was just so frustrated with myself, more than anything.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-57937981843662238812016-10-20T18:38:24.267-05:002016-10-20T18:38:24.267-05:00Thank you. I hope that road monster won't eve...Thank you. I hope that road monster won't ever rear his ugly head again. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com