tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1710264999979616288..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Zooma half marathonWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27182808325569474792014-08-04T18:42:26.046-05:002014-08-04T18:42:26.046-05:00Yep, summer running...not so much fun, right?Yep, summer running...not so much fun, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86410489856212605152014-08-04T18:42:07.963-05:002014-08-04T18:42:07.963-05:00So funny that you say that...it really is all abou...So funny that you say that...it really is all about perspective! I know I've got a better race in me...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21198167458431992492014-08-04T18:41:39.966-05:002014-08-04T18:41:39.966-05:00Yep. I'm really not good in the heat and humid...Yep. I'm really not good in the heat and humidity. Its what killed me in my first attempt at Chicago...I'm hoping for more runner-friendly conditions...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90205111332440252692014-08-04T18:41:02.940-05:002014-08-04T18:41:02.940-05:00Thanks for doing the link up...I'm heading bac...Thanks for doing the link up...I'm heading back to check out some of the other blogs (I posted and headed out to work!).<br /><br />It was hard to run a race as a training run...but I did the best I could! Lots to work on...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12979926508809186742014-08-04T18:39:59.993-05:002014-08-04T18:39:59.993-05:00Thanks! I'm heading over to check yours out to...Thanks! I'm heading over to check yours out too! And good luck on the longer distances. It is certainly addicting!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27143375614008956642014-08-04T16:12:22.863-05:002014-08-04T16:12:22.863-05:00Congrats on your first HM back! And yuck to that h...Congrats on your first HM back! And yuck to that humidity! That was so nice of Michelle to come back! :)<br /><br />I am happy to see they have a medal now! LOL! When I was an ambassador we got a necklace... but I like a medal better. <br /><br />WHAT is up with that guy opening up the porta pottie? At least you didn't have to wait in a long arse line for that one!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62798905100277857682014-08-04T10:41:21.843-05:002014-08-04T10:41:21.843-05:00Sorry you felt bad during you race. Despite it al...Sorry you felt bad during you race. Despite it all your finish time is awesome! I really want to do a Zooma because I think (hope?) it would be a much more supportive race with it being (almost) all women running. Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17561538120125140892014-08-04T09:20:18.638-05:002014-08-04T09:20:18.638-05:00Humidity sucks the life out of me! GREAT job stic...Humidity sucks the life out of me! GREAT job sticking with it, and how awesome all of the support you got....<br />I don't do many city races, despite the fact I LOVE Chicago. Packet pick up is a pain, prices are crazy high, and logistics are tough when it comes to planning. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24071812996361566802014-08-04T08:43:10.997-05:002014-08-04T08:43:10.997-05:00Wendy, I ran a Zooma race in Atlanta back in 2009;...Wendy, I ran a Zooma race in Atlanta back in 2009; I enjoyed it but, like you, found the post-race amenities somewhat lacking for the price I paid to register. This is a great race recap, and I'm so happy you had lots of running friends and support along the way; makes a huge difference, I know! I'm also happy to hear that you were able to accept that this was a training run for your marathon and not get too caught up in the "race" atmosphere; you're going to do great, because that humidity is a killer and you still came through well! Thanks for participating in the link-up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757224632083428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73193917081558652042014-08-04T06:40:43.381-05:002014-08-04T06:40:43.381-05:00I found your blog at Running N Reading's Weeke...I found your blog at Running N Reading's Weekend Update Link-Up...I'm currently training for my first half marathon and found your discussion of pacing and splits very helpful! I'm trying to determine what my race pace should be and I also have a tendency to go out too fast, especially since I normally run shorter distances (10Ks and 5Ks). My long training run this coming week is 7 miles..the first time I've run more than a 10K, so I'll be focusing on pacing for sure! I'm thinking 9:30-10 for the first half and then see how I feel after that...I like to try to negative split. Enjoyed discovering your blog!Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69664948306118829362014-08-03T07:15:29.067-05:002014-08-03T07:15:29.067-05:00Thanks! Chicago is beautiful...imho the most beaut...Thanks! Chicago is beautiful...imho the most beautiful city in the world1 Of course, I'm biased, since I live here...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68878575490877538882014-08-03T07:12:30.297-05:002014-08-03T07:12:30.297-05:00The best part is the finish line right? Chicago lo...The best part is the finish line right? Chicago looks beautiful btw. I think racing in the summertime is rough! It's just tough! But I'm so glad you had friends to support you along your journey. Runners are amazing and so are you! Congratulations!Amber @ Fit Foodie Runshttp://www.fitfoodieruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80350118637613351832014-08-03T07:04:02.231-05:002014-08-03T07:04:02.231-05:00Thanks! I'm glad I had my friends (new and old...Thanks! I'm glad I had my friends (new and old) to move me along!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15160027387464478832014-08-03T07:03:33.613-05:002014-08-03T07:03:33.613-05:00It was really hard, Marcia...I'm glad I had a ...It was really hard, Marcia...I'm glad I had a group of friends to keep me going. The field was small--I think the total was about 450. And yes, way too few portapotties! Luckily I could find one when I needed it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1638216995708764392014-08-03T07:00:02.706-05:002014-08-03T07:00:02.706-05:00I haven't had those tummy issues for a couple ...I haven't had those tummy issues for a couple of years, so I need to figure out what happened! I wouldn't have finished if it weren't for my friends, that's for sure! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76882146520085520352014-08-03T06:59:15.088-05:002014-08-03T06:59:15.088-05:00Some people were speculating that they may not com...Some people were speculating that they may not come back to Chicago next year, since the race wasn't a big success. I'm glad I did it, because of the outcome, but would I do it again? Not likely. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24883182563585842502014-08-03T06:57:43.024-05:002014-08-03T06:57:43.024-05:00Thanks! I'm SO GLAD you were there. I loved al...Thanks! I'm SO GLAD you were there. I loved all the support I got from you. And even tho you felt bad during the race, you pulled out a great finish! What a fun day--I'm so glad we are friends!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19137877508738796182014-08-02T22:39:32.125-05:002014-08-02T22:39:32.125-05:00Summer racing is tough! I think it's great tha...Summer racing is tough! I think it's great that other runners helped you cross the finish line. Congrats on your finish! Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40560635361686794192014-08-02T21:49:06.091-05:002014-08-02T21:49:06.091-05:00Awww I'm glad you had fun with it even if cond...Awww I'm glad you had fun with it even if conditions weren't optimal. The location, price and date of that race (hello dog days) are exactly why I did not run it this year. Was the field pretty small? Or were there way too few potties?Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65965056267000947412014-08-02T21:19:49.149-05:002014-08-02T21:19:49.149-05:00Wow impressed that you finished the race with all ...Wow impressed that you finished the race with all of the challenges that you had. With the bathroom stops and all you probably still ran faster than most of us! I did the zooma Annapolis race a few times and I really like it. It's well organized and smaller than most of the half races here. Great swag bags too. There were a few guys running in our race too-odd yes but I guess they can't discriminate.Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83783312639932546912014-08-02T20:29:15.591-05:002014-08-02T20:29:15.591-05:00I'm sorry your stomach gave you so much troubl...I'm sorry your stomach gave you so much trouble! That's a really tough thing to run through. I'm glad you had a good time and finished despite the issues! I was tempted to sign up for this race last winter but didn't because of the cost...after reading your review, I don't regret that decision. It stinks to pay a ton of money for a race that lacks the amenities that you get from cheaper races. Hopefully they change things for next year's race!Beth @ Running with the Sunrisehttp://www.runningwiththesunrise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33945223333528456872014-08-02T19:49:01.380-05:002014-08-02T19:49:01.380-05:00Wendy, This turned out to be one of my favorite ra...Wendy, This turned out to be one of my favorite races also. Not because of the running(because I was miserable, but loved the hugs you and Michelle gave me at 10.5!) but because of how we were all there to support one another. I never felt alone and I knew we all had each others back. We support, encourage and love one another no matter what is going on. I have the BEST running friends and I am so blessed that we met last year. I loved your recap and already miss you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100867684364665764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31164228736625432622014-08-02T16:09:48.631-05:002014-08-02T16:09:48.631-05:00It is so hard to shut it down at the beginning of ...It is so hard to shut it down at the beginning of a race, but that's what I need to work on if I want to finish the Chicago marathon strong! When is your half?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70489683109400384552014-08-02T16:08:29.945-05:002014-08-02T16:08:29.945-05:00Great race review. I'm not a fan of shuttles a...Great race review. I'm not a fan of shuttles and try to avoid them... but sometimes it's just not possible. My next Half is really close to home (Newport, RI) and I know the city very well, so NO SHUTTLE! I'm going to take your advice and go out slower and see what my legs do. I'm generally a go-out-too-fast runner, so I'll be thinking of that! Thanks for the review!!Sharon Coutohttp://www.momgenerations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90966525031556838522014-08-02T16:03:45.168-05:002014-08-02T16:03:45.168-05:00I just don't do well in the heat and humidity!...I just don't do well in the heat and humidity! I hope the marathon is cooler...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com