tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post8422840984906803332..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: First Light Half Marathon (WW # 129)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-10952824302960750162018-02-03T09:13:29.719-06:002018-02-03T09:13:29.719-06:00I'm usually not as prepared as I set out to be...I'm usually not as prepared as I set out to be either. But, the experience is fun anyway. When it stops being fun, I've got a problem. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-35945330815893400942018-01-29T04:57:47.876-06:002018-01-29T04:57:47.876-06:00Great performance! I'm like you -- I vow to e...Great performance! I'm like you -- I vow to enjoy races; for me, it's usually because I'm not *completely* prepared for it. *eep* I love the medal! Gorgeous pictures, too.:)Tiffany @ The Chi-Athletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394590740631567852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-76618625687110854712018-01-28T12:00:18.947-06:002018-01-28T12:00:18.947-06:00Many of us did not get a chip time. But they had ...Many of us did not get a chip time. But they had their secondary pull tab system in place so they knew the exact order of finish. It's rare you see that at races any more.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-86495196567038802882018-01-28T11:58:50.323-06:002018-01-28T11:58:50.323-06:00Thanks. These awards are such a special touch.Thanks. These awards are such a special touch.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-9388563984620858732018-01-28T11:58:23.333-06:002018-01-28T11:58:23.333-06:00Thank you! Luckily, I don't do very many that...Thank you! Luckily, I don't do very many that require an alarm like that!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-71861001091312010912018-01-28T11:50:27.027-06:002018-01-28T11:50:27.027-06:00I'm sort of a natural counter anyway. I count...I'm sort of a natural counter anyway. I count lots of things so I find myself counting steps without really thinking about it. LOL. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-3381925358891351662018-01-28T11:49:20.672-06:002018-01-28T11:49:20.672-06:00It's definitely crazy...I don't think twic...It's definitely crazy...I don't think twice about doing it! I never sleep well that well the night before a race anyway. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-15618715642569058862018-01-28T11:47:30.291-06:002018-01-28T11:47:30.291-06:00At least they had their backup timing system in pl...At least they had their backup timing system in place where they pull your bib tab (when you come through a narrow chute) to get the order of finish correct. So few races do that these days. I've never eaten real food during races except for marathons -- and that was bananas. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-8823182728330614452018-01-28T11:44:57.279-06:002018-01-28T11:44:57.279-06:00If you think it's OK to round down, I will! L...If you think it's OK to round down, I will! LOL. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-88895786675602486942018-01-28T11:44:17.814-06:002018-01-28T11:44:17.814-06:00Yes, I've done a few of those early Disney wak...Yes, I've done a few of those early Disney wake-up calls. But, I also remember eating more. I just didn't think about it this time.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-33460465116876820282018-01-28T11:43:26.296-06:002018-01-28T11:43:26.296-06:00Drinking the Gatorade helped. I'm glad this w...Drinking the Gatorade helped. I'm glad this wasn't one of those races where they only give out water!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-66443466192826724632018-01-28T11:42:24.476-06:002018-01-28T11:42:24.476-06:00I was glad I didn't spend much time shivering ...I was glad I didn't spend much time shivering outside though. I think waiting inside until the last minute helped to not use up ever more energy. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-61188302562912602072018-01-28T11:41:28.005-06:002018-01-28T11:41:28.005-06:00It is a really nice course. I've done these e...It is a really nice course. I've done these early starts before and fueled much better but this time I just forgot. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-48582569867019506272018-01-24T14:37:51.605-06:002018-01-24T14:37:51.605-06:00We thought about going down the night before. But...We thought about going down the night before. But with three gals in one room, I'm pretty sure we wouldn't have slept at all. Soup after a cold race sounds delicious!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-8817033599180039802018-01-24T14:36:44.647-06:002018-01-24T14:36:44.647-06:00I thought the red beans and rice were just about t...I thought the red beans and rice were just about the best thing I'd ever put in my mouth. But I was freakin' hungry!! A pile of saw dust may have done the trick. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-57336914916278750182018-01-24T14:35:23.992-06:002018-01-24T14:35:23.992-06:00That's exactly what I told myself. If I can g...That's exactly what I told myself. If I can get up at Disney (which is an hour ahead of my real time) I can get up for this race!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-83504640799754108982018-01-24T14:34:54.695-06:002018-01-24T14:34:54.695-06:00Thanks! I've had quite a few of those early o...Thanks! I've had quite a few of those early ones, especially when you have to take a shuttle to the start line for a point to point race. Those seem extra early.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-50710285821396925312018-01-24T14:33:56.225-06:002018-01-24T14:33:56.225-06:00Thank you. I'm glad I chose this event for #5...Thank you. I'm glad I chose this event for #50. The charity touches my heart.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-39789837826040755562018-01-24T14:33:26.128-06:002018-01-24T14:33:26.128-06:00You should count them up. They do add up pretty q...You should count them up. They do add up pretty quickly! HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-20188608994892512322018-01-24T14:32:15.180-06:002018-01-24T14:32:15.180-06:00Chipping away would be very nice! But as long as ...Chipping away would be very nice! But as long as I can still enjoy running, it doesn't really matter what the time is on the clock.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-34684888219853006702018-01-24T14:31:30.282-06:002018-01-24T14:31:30.282-06:00I remember being very hungry during a marathon too...I remember being very hungry during a marathon too that had a crazy early wake up call. I hope not to make that mistake again!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-56600425438886915622018-01-24T14:30:47.431-06:002018-01-24T14:30:47.431-06:00I think we are sleeping with one eye open anyway t...I think we are sleeping with one eye open anyway the night before a race. LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-71432727464244076472018-01-24T14:30:22.276-06:002018-01-24T14:30:22.276-06:00As long as I can get about 6 hours of sleep, I'...As long as I can get about 6 hours of sleep, I'm OK. January is my favorite month to race in here.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-64840269691232647792018-01-24T14:29:10.321-06:002018-01-24T14:29:10.321-06:00To have handcrafted medals and awards by members o...To have handcrafted medals and awards by members of the charity is such a great idea!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-50294908499267535842018-01-24T14:25:05.649-06:002018-01-24T14:25:05.649-06:00I bet those start times are crazy for Ragnar, and ...I bet those start times are crazy for Ragnar, and I'm guessing you probably really never go to sleep. One of those races is on my bucket list!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com