tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post4237629143841744571..comments2023-10-26T02:32:15.890-07:00Comments on Run-ning Amok: The Elusive 1:40 Half MarathonCharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-76028819247628712292016-07-12T11:15:03.340-07:002016-07-12T11:15:03.340-07:00Great Half Marathon! I have never run a 21 km race...Great Half Marathon! I have never run a 21 km race below 1:40! Congrats!<br />Giorgiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586919083285187135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-45043344372924221012016-07-11T04:59:54.452-07:002016-07-11T04:59:54.452-07:00Oh my word what an amazing run!! All those though...Oh my word what an amazing run!! All those thoughts in your mind you must have been flying. Goodness. Some of our group girls bought your cow print capris and love them, one even ran in them and her race pics look great. This may have been just outside your goal but heck girl you're fast!!!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903728734280874993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-55847828228669689972016-07-09T11:05:52.988-07:002016-07-09T11:05:52.988-07:00Always afraid of this. Have dropped my drawers mid...Always afraid of this. Have dropped my drawers mid race when urgency called. You can do 1:40 - heck you can do even better! I have faith in you! Great effort!Half Crazed Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046649398812050664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-13458723709220712972016-07-06T23:47:44.386-07:002016-07-06T23:47:44.386-07:00So close! I can't remember that you ever fell ...So close! I can't remember that you ever fell during a race and considering that you did, you still set a fabulous time! Well done. Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-39443429106805510152016-07-05T22:14:39.586-07:002016-07-05T22:14:39.586-07:00I was busting by the time I found the toilet so it...I was busting by the time I found the toilet so it was a pretty quick visit. If I'd thought I could have lap-timed it. But all I was thinking in the moment was weather I could get there on time.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-81364523154549151872016-07-05T22:12:44.107-07:002016-07-05T22:12:44.107-07:00The kids tights and capris sold pretty well. Short...The kids tights and capris sold pretty well. Shorts didn't really move - but who wants shorts in the middle of winter?Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-23577670119602314262016-07-05T20:22:15.777-07:002016-07-05T20:22:15.777-07:00Did you time your toilet break? I'm sure you c...Did you time your toilet break? I'm sure you could legitimately count that as an under 1.40... What a pity you can't press the pause button. It sounds like a good run though - other than the fall and toilet thing of course!Debbishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305239848096384084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-7392100765991492442016-07-05T16:58:59.604-07:002016-07-05T16:58:59.604-07:00It's all part of the journey, Char. You'll...It's all part of the journey, Char. You'll get there. I did think of you when I was down on Hedges Ave on the Saturday at lunch when someone mentioned the race on Sunday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-52433203476656131672016-07-05T09:43:15.703-07:002016-07-05T09:43:15.703-07:00Oh, so close! I'd call it a 1:40 without the t...Oh, so close! I'd call it a 1:40 without the toilet stop and the speed bump. I'm amazed you made it 4km before being able to answer nature's call. (It's all about the bathrooms, isn't it?) <br /><br />Also, how did Run Amok sales at the expo go? Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-20130802823326986412016-07-05T05:02:28.156-07:002016-07-05T05:02:28.156-07:00That sub-1:40 would have been easily in the bag wi...That sub-1:40 would have been easily in the bag without the wipe out and required pit stop. Super strong race!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341002665629922417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-76257205687776475062016-07-04T12:48:42.092-07:002016-07-04T12:48:42.092-07:00So with a pre-race bathroom break, a 1:40 will be ...So with a pre-race bathroom break, a 1:40 will be easy. Next time!Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-46043526159196119562016-07-04T08:11:01.435-07:002016-07-04T08:11:01.435-07:00Great result all the same. I haven't been able...Great result all the same. I haven't been able to get below the 1:40 either. Close is enough incentive to keep trying, you'll get it!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-21189030168838980292016-07-04T04:28:53.455-07:002016-07-04T04:28:53.455-07:00wow that is an amazing time WITH a pottie stop. I ...wow that is an amazing time WITH a pottie stop. I am impressed!Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-87985068879894884372016-07-03T23:14:33.014-07:002016-07-03T23:14:33.014-07:00I alway aim at getting to the start too early so i...I alway aim at getting to the start too early so i can have a couple of un-needed toilet stops before lining up... (That doesn't mean I haven't dived into the bushes in a couple too many races!)<br /><br />Speed bumps, well they are meant to make one slow down, and maybe you are just to fast for your own good! (next time get your pacer to worn you that there are upon you!)<br /><br />Now put this race behind you and line up for the next one ASAP!<br /><br />PS my ex was running and grabbed a 3rd in the 45-49...coach dionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464619260070895703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-32530852290050123492016-07-03T18:19:40.760-07:002016-07-03T18:19:40.760-07:00Ah, bummer. But you're right, definitely withi...Ah, bummer. But you're right, definitely within reach! Next time!Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-27630165132258556092016-07-03T17:46:46.095-07:002016-07-03T17:46:46.095-07:00Wow, I'm so impressed you can do a loo stop in...Wow, I'm so impressed you can do a loo stop in record breaking time. I'm in there for like 6 minutes. <br /><br />Very impressive, Char. You give this old chick much hope as I claw my way back to some speed after some long miles on the trails. Well done, girl That illusive sub-1:40 is there for your taking soon - I know it is! Congratulations!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.com