Whoot whoot! Hump Day Half Checkin!

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1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!

[emjacobs]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
Nike Womens DC, April 27, took a chance on a local race. The Tiffany's necklace helps

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
Like it.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
Finishing

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
I'll come back to this one at some point, I really can't think of anything.

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
It's snowing

[Deleted]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? Pittsburgh half, May 4th, because it's very central and many many of my friends were doing it!

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? Typically I hate it, which is why this Avengers half marathon is tempting me - that's a costume I could get on board with.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? Finishing.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? Bondi bands, they do not stay on and keep my head way way too warm!

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day! I'm leaving for Cancun in <48 hours, and since Detroit is having the Worst Winter Ever, I'm looking forward to it more than words can state.

[libbygrl109]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
Run the Bluegrass on 3/29 - it was excuse to go see my brother and his family, and I wanted to try another half since I bonked during my first one. I'm doing it with my SIL, who I love to death, but who is probably cursing my existance right now.

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
Not sure, I guess strongly dislike (?). I am an ugly sweater, so I know I would never look cute in any type of costume while running.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
For this one - Finish strong, since I didn't with the last. This course will be a heck of a lot hillier than my first, so I've thrown the idea of a PR (thank you crappy winter) out the window.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
Sweatibands. I love them, they stay on, but not worth the price they charge.

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
I have just started my busy season at work (it's always busy, but kicks into overdrive between March and April). Though the days fly by, and I have something scheduled for almost every class period, I feel like I have no clue what I've done to show for it.

[lovesherheels]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?

Pittsburgh Half, May 4. I picked it because my H would agree to do it with me because we both love visiting Pittsburgh. And I didn't want my first half to be local, I don't know why.


2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?


I don't know if it's my thing, but I like seeing other people's costumes.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?

Finishing. 


4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?

Umm ... I have no idea. I'm pretty minimalist with my running items, so I haven't found one that I don't need yet. 


5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!

The painter got started on our townhouse today, and I am SO relieved to finally have progress happening on that place. We're planning to rent it but haven't gotten much of anything done the last few weeks to get it ready, so I'm pumped that things are happening.

[cinco]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? Chambersburg Half, March 8th. I picked it b/c it is kind of close and fits in my schedule. I'm both dreading and excited for the hills!

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? Eh, one more thing for me to do. I'll pass.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? Having fun. It is logistically hard for me to race, so I want to make sure I make the most of it and am getting something out of it.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? race bling. I just don't care. I do like fun extra swag though. At Myrtle Beach we got a t shirt, back pack, and animal print socks!

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
It snowed in DC the last two days and we got nothing. Woo! We are west of the city and have gotten slammed with every storm this year, so I'm giddy we missed these two little mini bursts of snow.

[gt7301b]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
Jackson 1/2 3/22 - My mom has been trying to get me to do this race for years and I usually have another race planned.  It gives me something to do while I am visiting, cause there isn't a lot to do in Jackson.

NW 1/2 4/27 - I ran it last year and loved the course, nice and flat.  I also like that it is a female only race and I don't have to worry about the guys getting in my way.

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
Not a big fan, but I would do it if I was just running a race.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
Getting there with enough time to warm up and then go to the bathroom. 

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
Race expos, just mail me my damn bib and let me get the shirt at the end of the race.

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
My dog likes to find sneaky ways out of our fenced in yard and is SO impressed with himself when he got out.  He comes right back to the front door and his face says, "GUYS LOOK AT ME, I GOT OUT!!!!"   He got out last night and came running back in the house at lightning speed.

[CallingAllAngels]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? Shamrock Half - Va Beach, 3/16, sounded like a fun race at the right time of year

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? meh.  I'll wear green for my race.  Does that count as a costume?

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? Not pooping my pants.  I'll take that over finishing.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? expensive gloves.  I lose them like crazy, so I don't know why someone would buy expensive "running gloves."

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!  I cannot focus on my work today!

[melodramatic26]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
Christie Clinic University of Illinois Half Marathon - Saturday April 26. We've ran it the past 3 years. It's just a few hours from us and we have friends that live up there. After the race we get to party like we are in college again. But MOSTLY we run it because it's flat. So flat.

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
eh, I wouldn't do it, but I don't care if others do.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
weather. I can handle most conditions except rain. I can not stand for my feet to be wet.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
can't think of anything, I love running stuff.

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
Dh comes back from work travel tonight. I can't wait to settle down with wine and catch up on Teen Mom2 and new Survivor.

[coconutbug]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? RnR DC Half, 3/15 - several colleagues are doing it, so I thought I'd join them

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? Like it if I'm doing the race with family/friends who are dressed up too and I'm not trying to PR

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? Enjoying the experience

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? Cotton t-shirts from races

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
I'm super happy that I found my engagement ring, after having lost it somewhere in my home for nearly a year now. It had been hiding in the glass cotton ball container on my bathroom counter all this time, and I had just never bothered to look there.

[andrealynn]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? ZB memorial half. Probably also Estes Park half. A little nervous about that because it is at altitude.

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? Occasionally, for fun? Awesome. I see people in one of my running groups that do elaborate costumes for every race they run, and I think that's kind of weird.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? Properly fueling pre-race.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? Probably those bib belt things. I can't see how they are useful at all.

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day! I have a headache for the 3rd day in a row. It sucks.

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Feb 26, 2014 13:21:44 GMT -5 coconutbug said:

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? RnR DC Half, 3/15 - several colleagues are doing it, so I thought I'd join them

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? Like it if I'm doing the race with family/friends who are dressed up too and I'm not trying to PR

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? Enjoying the experience

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? Cotton t-shirts from races

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
I'm super happy that I found my engagement ring, after having lost it somewhere in my home for nearly a year now. It had been hiding in the glass cotton ball container on my bathroom counter all this time, and I had just never bothered to look there.

OMG that's crazy! You must have been so relieved.

[secretlyevil]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?


Princess is over, next half is 3/16 Sarasota First Watch. Picked it because the medal is huge and it would be a new course without having to drive too far.


2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?


Unless it is officially running gear - no. I'm so impressed by those that do but seriously, running in toule just doesn't seem comfortable to me. I saw a lot of discarded costumes on the route this past weekend.


3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?


Getting there early - I like to be calm, cool and collected at the start of the race. Getting there early, not dealing with parking foolery, etc. is the way to go.


4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?


I can't think of any but I've seen SO MUCH!


5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!


I'm desperately trying to be positive because I don't like being angry and stressed out all the time - stupid job.

[Vally]

1. Florida Beach Halfathon 3/23 - I picked it because it's flat, I've heard good things about it and the timing was right

2. I've never done it and don't plan on it

3. I've done 10 races now and I find the bathroom situation concerns me the most

4. Ditto coconutbug - I can do without the cotton shirts

5. There's a big beer week festival starting this weekend so I've been looking at all the events coming up :beer:

[breezy8407]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?

Lake Minnetonka 1/2 on 5/4
A couple friends had a great experience last year. It's local, reasonably priced, and on Saturday. Three of my criteria. 


2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?

Haven't done it, but have no interest. I am usually racing alone. 


3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?

weather


4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?

Medals. they are fun, but I would rather have an upgraded shirt or better post race food OR better yet - cheaper registration fees


5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!

This is actually H&F related - circa 1990's. I came across some CASSETTE TAPES for aerobic classes today on a job site. I wish I could post a picture. Titles for "Fast Aerobic" class included "Be My Baby", "Venus", "Wild Thing", and "No More Tears"

[breezy8407]

Feb 26, 2014 15:23:21 GMT -5 Vally said:

1. Florida Beach Halfathon 3/23 - I picked it because it's flat, I've heard good things about it and the timing was right

2. I've never done it and don't plan on it

3. I've done 10 races now and I find the bathroom situation concerns me the most

4. Ditto coconutbug - I can do without the cotton shirts

5. There's a big beer week festival starting this weekend so I've been looking at all the events coming up

Do tell! I love beer festivals. 

[Vally]

breezy8407 it's the Tampa Bay Beer Week - there's almost too many options!

[texassmith]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
Alamo 13.1 in San Antonio, 3/23


2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
hate it


3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
the same exact breakfast every time


4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
anything LLL


5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. I feel like I got hit by a bus. I just want to lay in bed all day. Unfortunately, I have 2 little people that rely on me to keep them alive :/

[secretlyevil]

Feb 26, 2014 15:23:21 GMT -5 Vally said:

1. Florida Beach Halfathon 3/23 

It's a good race!

[breezy8407]

Feb 26, 2014 15:43:21 GMT -5 Vally said:

breezy8407 it's the Tampa Bay Beer Week - there's almost too many options!

I would go somewhere each night if I could

[gt7301b]

breezy8407 I LOVE MEDALS!!!!!! Clearly I'm still five.

[secretlyevil]

Feb 26, 2014 16:13:16 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

breezy8407 I LOVE MEDALS!!!!!! Clearly I'm still five.

Why else would you race...if not for the bling?

[andrealynn]

secretlyevil- I could not disagree more about getting to races early. lol. I hate getting there more than about 15 minutes in advance to just stand around and get cold.

[gt7301b]

Feb 26, 2014 16:17:47 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Feb 26, 2014 16:13:16 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

breezy8407 I LOVE MEDALS!!!!!! Clearly I'm still five.

Why else would you race...if not for the bling?

We ran a local 5K last year that gave out a medal and there was the cutest little kid cheering folks on screaming, "YOU ARE GOING TO GET A MEDAL!!!"   I was like, "Hell yeah I'm going to get a medal" and kicked it into high gear to finish.  We are both running that race this year.

[spunkypenguin]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
Shamrock VA Beach, March 16th.  I ran it as my first last year after all the great reviews I'd heard.  I'm back this year b/c I had so much fun last year


2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
For this race, I love it...in general, eh.


3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
Post-race Brunch!  I live to eat


4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
Hmm...I have loved most running things I've gotten


5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today.  Each day that passes makes me realize that I hate working with people, but I'm a social worker and that's what my degrees are in, so I don't have much of a choice until I decide to go back to school.  Lying liar-faces suck!

[water*drop]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
Glass City Half (4/27); I didn't get in to Nike but wanted to run that weekend. I picked this specific race because I can visit family while I'm there. Plus it's flat.

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
I'm not opposed to it, but I've never done it.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
Finishing feeling like I legitimately did the best I could on that day - not necessarily even speed-wise; knowing that I made a better fueling decision for this race than for the last one or running more consistently than the previous race or anything like that is important to me.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
Oooh, I'm a total gear junkie, so I don't have an answer for this one. I also love medals...

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
I restocked my hot chocolate stash at work with new flavors, and I'm so excited about it!

[chw57]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? Ironman Texas, may 17. I picked it because it's early in the season

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? Not quite hate... But I have no interest

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? Going as hard as possible

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? Sparkly skirts.

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. I had a diet coke at lunch for the first time in months and it was deeeeelicious.

[sunshinejoy]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it?
 The Run For Lakes, April 26, I enjoy northern Minnesota and a friend asked me to


2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it?
 Like it, but not for long races


3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day?
 That I do my best and have fun


4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of?
 I'd have to say bib belts


5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. Happy hump day!
 I got to end the day with dinner with a good friend and a cider beer




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[ebeth]

1. Which race are you training for, what day, and why did you pick it? RnR DC 3.15.14. I run it every year and it's close to my house.

2. Racing in costume - love it, like it, or hate it? ambivalent. I would never do it but if other people feel like it, whatever.

3. What's the single most important thing to you on race day? pooping.

4. What's the most over-rated runner item you can think of? moving comfort bras.

5. Tell me something totally non H&F related about your day today. I'm a day late, but I packed myself lentil soup and carrots and clementines for lunch and I'm just not interested in eating the lunch I packed. I want a new lunch.

[cinco]

Feb 26, 2014 16:13:16 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

breezy8407 I LOVE MEDALS!!!!!! Clearly I'm still five.

I might have to take back what I said about the bling, b/c I rather enjoyed getting the medal from the Marine at MCM