tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post974843003702269593..comments2024-02-23T02:44:26.484-05:00Comments on Miles to the Trials: Whether it’s the Weather...? Doubts and Dubious ExcusesRustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16634471772166239315noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-35207840147959505942015-05-19T10:27:43.448-04:002015-05-19T10:27:43.448-04:00Hey Teal! Congrats on your win! (Though I am sur...Hey Teal! Congrats on your win! (Though I am sure that was not the pace you were aiming for because I know you are faster than that :)) But a win is still a win - congrats. Looking forward to reading your recap on that! Also wanted to chime in on the heat/humidity. Which I hate. I know they say that it simulates training at altitude but I already want to cry uncle and it's only May!!! I did see research (http://running.competitor.com/2014/06/nutrition/stay-cool-on-summer-runs-with-a-slushie_42014) that says that drinking a slushy before the start of a race/workout can help keep your core temp cooler and I'm going to have to test that out soon. But for now, it's sweat city. Jenn @ foxrunsfast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977867807008263201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-17876102512684778362015-05-15T21:56:55.717-04:002015-05-15T21:56:55.717-04:00Good luck with your tune-up race and the Grandma&#...Good luck with your tune-up race and the Grandma's Marathon- and of course, adjusting to the heat and humidity. To me, the month of May is the worst because you're adjusting, once it's summer and hot all the time it's not so bad, but right now we're just not used to it. I'm slow, but my times are also going in the wrong direction and it's frustrating.<br /><br />Sometimes it's crazy to see what people wear for workouts. I've gone for runs wearing a short sleeved shirt and shorts (my usual attire) to see people dressed in North Face fleece and tights. I live in Charleston SC, so I guess people just want to get a few wears out of their winter clothes since it doesn't get cold here? <br />Amy Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197087030892201936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-43702330695526570802015-05-15T20:10:19.270-04:002015-05-15T20:10:19.270-04:00Yea, I thought it was really interesting about peo...Yea, I thought it was really interesting about people's different reactions about Boston the last two years. Some people thought last year was better, some this year. Clearly we are split! (But I would have preferred this year's too.) <br /><br />Thanks for the good luck wishes! The marathon is Grandma's in June.Tealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392909306599288907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-63724895030610342262015-05-15T19:58:12.658-04:002015-05-15T19:58:12.658-04:00Thanks, Jess! We're warm weather wusses togeth...Thanks, Jess! We're warm weather wusses together :) I'm running Grandma's in June, hoping Minnesota isn't too bad....Tealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392909306599288907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-15225952002210388812015-05-15T19:56:14.566-04:002015-05-15T19:56:14.566-04:00Thanks, Liz! Oh man, sunscreen is the worst. I kee...Thanks, Liz! Oh man, sunscreen is the worst. I keep trying different brands hoping one will magically not feel like an extra layer. I think Neutrogena Wet Skin Spray is the best, but still wish there was a better way to both avoid the sun and wear as little clothing as possible. Tealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392909306599288907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-27761155653003561762015-05-15T18:52:46.756-04:002015-05-15T18:52:46.756-04:00I am always cold, but I'd rather be cold than ...I am always cold, but I'd rather be cold than hot - I do NOT like heat and humidity (so much fun living in Houston and now DC....) I'd always rather run in cold than hot. I'm the person who - except for rain - thought this year's Boston (my first) was pretty darned decent. (and I almost went hypothermic in the Village!) I'd take this year's weather over the warm year. I didn't get too much wind. Shamrock 2014 temps were great (Fort Story headwind not so) and so were Baystate and Richmond - chilly and preferably overcast. Low 40s are good.<br /><br />Can you try a quick pace tmill run in an air-conditioned gym to boost your confidence? <br /><br />Good luck in the half! (and which marathon?)M @readeatwriterunhttp://readeatwriterun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-16332091391643746662015-05-15T13:45:58.531-04:002015-05-15T13:45:58.531-04:00Finally. Someone just like me! Lol I thought I was...Finally. Someone just like me! Lol I thought I was the only one who doesn't handle even mildly warmer temps for running. I laughed while reading because I've totally questioned if I was a wuss too lol which marathon are you running? Way cool you're aiming for Olympic trials! I'll follow along your journey dnd cheer you on girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643275154489673929.post-633663370782279312015-05-15T13:21:17.939-04:002015-05-15T13:21:17.939-04:00It has been so hot and humid! I always struggle wi...It has been so hot and humid! I always struggle with wearing sunscreen because it just traps in all the heat and sweat. I actually have an SPF long sleeve shirt that I used to like wearing instead of sunscreen. I may have to dig that out. Good luck in your half marathon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com