tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post7170568706449234761..comments2024-01-27T01:00:53.693-05:00Comments on Footnotes: Three Things Thursday: By a minuteKimberly http://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-66753147138934968232013-09-06T14:26:08.796-04:002013-09-06T14:26:08.796-04:00I second (or third) the motion on Bobbi's comm...I second (or third) the motion on Bobbi's comment. PLUS the last few miles of that course are gradually, torturously uphill. Not sure anyone can feel any pep in their step at that point in Oakbrook. Never say never on the return to sub-2. It WILL COME!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-64257963637207608212013-09-05T15:25:42.660-04:002013-09-05T15:25:42.660-04:00first of all - congrats on another half mary! i ho...first of all - congrats on another half mary! i hope you enjoyed the course?? as for the time, i think that sometimes so many stars have to align in order to get that perfect race. the weather wasn't ideal on monday (humid??) and you were traveling (and let's not forget the relentless daily effort required to be a mom). but still - i think you will get your goal, and then some. it just may take time with some good luck factored in. i will say that ever since having a baby, i haven't been the same. i don't want to give up on myself either, but sometimes i think that i just have to face the reality and adjust my expectations. but that is just me. i am so amazed by your training and how much running you're doing - it's quite inspirational. i hope to someday get back into longer distances and feel good doing it. Mom, inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00364534945457078172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-106249706744508702013-09-05T13:45:07.793-04:002013-09-05T13:45:07.793-04:00Ugh. First, I just want to say that getting 2:01 ...Ugh. First, I just want to say that getting 2:01 all the time would get SO stinkin frustrating. I get that. Second, I don't think it means you're doomed to 2:01. At all. Your interests and training has diversified a lot since your sub-2, which is GOOD. Maybe your body is still acclimating to that. And maybe finding speed again post-baby takes longer (I haven't seen a burst of speed for myself either). But I definitely agree with all of Bobbi's points. And I know you'll get sub-2 again, this year or next year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-20642897996354298132013-09-05T13:17:43.832-04:002013-09-05T13:17:43.832-04:00DON'T GIVE UP! You will get that sub-2 goal at...DON'T GIVE UP! You will get that sub-2 goal at some point... I know it. There were a lot of factors going into this race, like Bobbi said. For me, after marathon training I got a lot faster. I think slowing down my pace and putting in more miles made a big difference. Maybe that will happen for you too! Believe in yourself! Kristen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309610842667457857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-68455489290274435562013-09-05T12:16:01.654-04:002013-09-05T12:16:01.654-04:00I know I'm a rookie, but I have been experienc...I know I'm a rookie, but I have been experiencing a weird thing with PR's in my training. For WEEKS, I could PR in my 3-mile run — but only if I was running five or more miles. But when I just ran 3? Never hit it until this week. Not sure if the extra distance pushes me to run faster from the get-go or what. BUT my point is that even though you haven't hit your sub-2:00 in the half doesn't mean you can't do a sub-4:00 in the full. Stay relentless, Kim! :)Tami https://www.blogger.com/profile/03639337723527954294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-43856967232580889142013-09-05T10:54:10.106-04:002013-09-05T10:54:10.106-04:00I think you're being too hard on yourself when...I think you're being too hard on yourself when you look at the circumstances surrounding the two half's this year that (I remember) you were trying for sub-2. I've got to agree with all of Bobbi's points. I heartily believe you'll nail it again.<br />Alysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977949834838450609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-82082539778055385052013-09-05T09:29:57.210-04:002013-09-05T09:29:57.210-04:00Why Kim Didn't Go Sub 2 in Oak Brook by bobbi:...Why Kim Didn't Go Sub 2 in Oak Brook by bobbi:<br /><br />1. 1 week post HTC. Hello!? I don't think you are giving that effort the respect it deserves. It takes time to recover from that.<br /><br />2. 1 day post walking all over Brookfield zoo. Don't forget this part.<br /><br />3. Humid as hell. Srsly.<br /><br />4. (and I say this because I love you) - you are putting FAR too much pressure on yourself for this one thing. Let it go and it will come. I believe in you ♥<br /><br />And a last note - I SUCK so hard at spectating that i didn't get a single picture of you. Sigh. But it was WONDERFUL to see you!bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-51854614637987776292013-09-05T07:01:42.992-04:002013-09-05T07:01:42.992-04:00I haven't won the sub 2 battle yet. My close...I haven't won the sub 2 battle yet. My closest was Wisconsin (when we finished nearly together!!!) with a 2:02. I am hoping next year to focus more on half marathons and to train hard for that distance as I don't think I'll be training for a full. I need to take a break from full training because Mike works every other weekend and my girls have had to sleep at family members houses soooo much this summer to make sure I made it to my training runs. It has simply been too much work for everyone.Sweet and Savory by Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958540100750347527noreply@blogger.com