Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Three Things Thursday

I don't see anything wrong with packing and/or...

2012-06-26T16:39:17.774-06:00

I don't see anything wrong with packing and/or making a list now! Then, like you said, you are less likely to forget anything!! There's nothing wrong with being prepared!

Definitely make your list then you won't worry...

2012-06-23T18:01:31.654-06:00

Definitely make your list then you won't worry about forgetting things as much:) YOu are so ready for this and I am so excited for you! Way to get acclimated to the heat!

I'm with you on the heat. 100%! You are so r...

2012-06-22T18:49:09.613-06:00

I'm with you on the heat. 100%! You are so ready, I couldn't wait for you to run a marathon before you even announced it :) The only advice I'd offer is on the water bottle - I always train with water and carry it myself, but I never do for a race. Most races, even the tiny ones, have frequent aid stations that are well-staffed and don't run out….plus, with where you will be in the spectrum of runners, I think it's safe to say they'll still have water! Anyway, that's my opinion because I want to carry as little as possible on race day and not have to deal with the weight and bulk and filling it up.

That's cool that you got to see the babies being made - I didn't even know you were a nurse!

It's hot here in Alabama, too! I can't wai...

2012-06-22T18:20:49.217-06:00

It's hot here in Alabama, too! I can't wait for your marathon-so looking forward to that post. :)

Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

I would bring your water, especially if you are al...

2012-06-22T15:37:29.741-06:00

I would bring your water, especially if you are already comfortable doing it and you know it'll be a scorcher. I always thought people who brought their own water to races were kind of crazy UNTIL I ran in the blazing heat in Nashville in April. I was taking water bottles from strangers and downing them in between stops. It was nice to be able to run and take small sips instead of having to slosh myself at every water stop and be afraid that I wasn't getting enough.

OMG, that is the coolest thing ever to help with t...

2012-06-22T13:26:53.470-06:00

OMG, that is the coolest thing ever to help with the harvesting process at your job. Awesome.

I'll take some of your heat too. Just a little though, ok?

Hot weather is coming again, you say? Sweet Christ...

2012-06-22T11:01:06.268-06:00

Hot weather is coming again, you say? Sweet Christ... I best bike my ass off this weekend!

:)

Sarah
www.thinfluenced.com

Wow, your job is exciting! Love the race photo. Y...

2012-06-22T04:03:58.443-06:00

Wow, your job is exciting! Love the race photo. You look like a B.A.

Enjoy taper time! It's so nerve wracking, right? If it gets too hot, adjust your goals, but I think you can rock something in the low 3:20-25 range! Don't carry your own water, that will be too heavy, and wear on your arms after 2 hours.

Oh yes, I am a listmaker too. Have been since I c...

2012-06-21T21:43:29.135-06:00

Oh yes, I am a listmaker too. Have been since I could write, I think!

Send some of that heat farther West please!

You are ready! I agree that you may very well run ...

2012-06-21T21:12:57.880-06:00

You are ready! I agree that you may very well run super fast, but I think you should just focus on enjoying the experience. Then you can sign up for a chilly fall race and really rip it.

That's a great pic! It's tough getting adj...

2012-06-21T21:05:45.765-06:00

That's a great pic! It's tough getting adjusted to the heat and I've been doing the same thing to get used to it and begin to make progress. While running in the afternoon heat isn't ideal, it does help.

Can't believe your race is almost here! You can really drive yourself crazy prerace trying to plan and prepare, but sometimes you just gotta take a deep breath in and just let all those thoughts go with your exhale. You've got all the important basis already covered, everything else is just filler. No matter what color your top is race day, your body will still be prepared as all heck and you'll kill it!

I am so excited to read about your marathon! It is...

2012-06-21T17:06:52.647-06:00

I am so excited to read about your marathon! It is coming up so soon!
You know I share your love for ortho surgeries, but that oocyte retrieval is amazing!! I would love to be able to do something like that!

Wow, it is really getting hot! That's a great ...

2012-06-21T16:55:53.372-06:00

Wow, it is really getting hot! That's a great shot of you from the race. You look very strong and focused!

You are more than capable of a sub 3:30 and I am q...

2012-06-21T16:53:05.772-06:00

You are more than capable of a sub 3:30 and I am quite excited to see how well you do!!!! I love the outfit you wore in your race photo above. Maybe you should wear the skirt as well, since you are def wearing the shirt!

Deciding what to wear, how much to eat, whether to...

2012-06-21T16:44:23.454-06:00

Deciding what to wear, how much to eat, whether to bring water and obsessing over the weather is what taper time is all about! :) you've done the hard part, so enjoy your marathon. I'm so excited for you and cannot wait to read all about your first marathon!!

From your posts, it seems like you have had quite ...

2012-06-21T16:16:30.140-06:00

From your posts, it seems like you have had quite a stellar training. Like many others, I think you are ready for the marathon. I cannot wait to read about it!

I would like to think I am...I am just not sure ab...

2012-06-21T15:46:52.383-06:00

I would like to think I am...I am just not sure about it being a realistic first marathon goal. I also think the weather may be warmer than is ideal for me to throw a sub 3:30 time. I will just have to see what my body has in store! It makes me so nervous to even talk about such a fast time.

I am getting very excited for you to run your mara...

2012-06-21T15:42:54.195-06:00

I am getting very excited for you to run your marathon Christy. You have trained hard, you are a very smart runner, and you are ready! I know this is much easier said than done but I truly think the most important thing you can do is stay calm and relax. Trust in your training, you are ready. Oh and based on your 5k/10k/HM times if I were to throw a time at you I would say you are very capable of sub-3:30.

Yup! You have plenty of time to decide exactly w...

2012-06-21T15:19:10.456-06:00

Yup! You have plenty of time to decide exactly what to do...and then change everything you decide on!! I'd say bring your own water bottle (you never know if you'll hit a wall hard and need it before a station), bring extra chews, gels, etc., and pack your iPod with podcasts and music you want to hear (you can always turn it off if you want silence, but you can't turn it on if you bring it because you thought you wanted silence...).

I really love that Team Beef jersey. Beef is delic...

2012-06-21T15:11:33.580-06:00

I really love that Team Beef jersey. Beef is delicious.

And I've still not packed for Seattle this weekend. I think you have puh-lenty of time, clearly.