tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post2245839901267758519..comments2023-11-20T05:01:03.614-08:00Comments on The Lakefront Trail: No F^3 for MePete Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-40180319626870071802013-01-31T09:10:10.381-08:002013-01-31T09:10:10.381-08:00Thanks. The ankle is feeling a lot better now and ...Thanks. The ankle is feeling a lot better now and I am taking a more gradual approach to running, which I think was the best decision.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-52427535730168463682013-01-30T21:10:43.067-08:002013-01-30T21:10:43.067-08:00Made the right choice there Pete. Glad you are le...Made the right choice there Pete. Glad you are letting your injury heal up completely before getting back out for the races. There are truly always more races. Great post.Ken Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639215682549835610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-34208911636354498552013-01-29T08:59:13.874-08:002013-01-29T08:59:13.874-08:00Yeah, I guess I am actually learning restraint as ...Yeah, I guess I am actually learning restraint as I grow older! Will miracles never cease? :-) Cool that you may do the Get Lucky. I am 80% sure I will run it too.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-57967429685771394602013-01-29T08:57:25.151-08:002013-01-29T08:57:25.151-08:00Thanks!Thanks!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-3245038298132192642013-01-29T08:57:16.092-08:002013-01-29T08:57:16.092-08:00Yeah. It's incredible that a January Half woul...Yeah. It's incredible that a January Half would get so many people!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-40454959509581230332013-01-29T08:56:55.362-08:002013-01-29T08:56:55.362-08:00Thanks. Yes marathon training is the #1 priority.Thanks. Yes marathon training is the #1 priority.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-57389636230204651442013-01-29T08:56:37.679-08:002013-01-29T08:56:37.679-08:00Yup. I plan on being there next year!Yup. I plan on being there next year!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-49355356215900961992013-01-28T18:32:51.175-08:002013-01-28T18:32:51.175-08:00Seems like you made the best decision. Could you h...Seems like you made the best decision. Could you have run well? Absolutely, but at what cost to your long term running? I wish I could have made the decision to pull the plug on a couple of races in the past few years, but instead prolonged the healing process by being stubborn. I'm also thinking of running the Get Lucky half since is super close to my place... Hope that ankle of yours is 100% in no time.Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-88300037941698631252013-01-28T16:11:02.337-08:002013-01-28T16:11:02.337-08:00It's hard to not race when you paid for it, bu...It's hard to not race when you paid for it, but if you get the shirt & other goodies without the risk of injury sometimes that is all you need!! Way to listen to your body.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505751718576962021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-14201577726093604822013-01-28T12:14:27.020-08:002013-01-28T12:14:27.020-08:00Bummer you didn't race but I think you made a ...Bummer you didn't race but I think you made a wise decision. You would have really regretted it if something happened that would've compromised Boston. I'm shocked how big that race was!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-46228800226835763782013-01-28T09:49:44.472-08:002013-01-28T09:49:44.472-08:00Sorry you didn't get to run but you definitely...Sorry you didn't get to run but you definitely did the right thing! Don't want to take chances, especially when marathon training!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155443976345011433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-42443844071265122692013-01-28T09:15:07.095-08:002013-01-28T09:15:07.095-08:00It's a bummer, but definitely the right call. ...It's a bummer, but definitely the right call. There is always next year!Ginger Foxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714780032240801638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-34465666161444250072013-01-28T08:43:31.515-08:002013-01-28T08:43:31.515-08:00Yes. You're probably right. It's all of us...Yes. You're probably right. It's all of us injured spring marathoners that were no shows for the F^3! :-)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-46591423359322270652013-01-28T08:42:40.676-08:002013-01-28T08:42:40.676-08:00Yes, it's just one race. Hopefully, there will...Yes, it's just one race. Hopefully, there will be many more years of racing before I hang up my shoes...Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-44652510669859623912013-01-28T08:42:05.142-08:002013-01-28T08:42:05.142-08:00Yes, hopefully it will be quick!Yes, hopefully it will be quick!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-43381894992281735292013-01-28T08:41:34.343-08:002013-01-28T08:41:34.343-08:00That's my plan, I just have to stick to it and...That's my plan, I just have to stick to it and not try to do too much at once.Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-4250214751629271202013-01-28T08:40:56.923-08:002013-01-28T08:40:56.923-08:00Yes, I hope that resting will make me stronger!Yes, I hope that resting will make me stronger!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-84219609817807794352013-01-28T06:47:14.340-08:002013-01-28T06:47:14.340-08:00I am happy to hear that you got to a point where y...I am happy to hear that you got to a point where you could release the stress and enjoy your weekend. And happy to hear your ankle is a bit better :)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-14121783518147200492013-01-28T05:57:21.729-08:002013-01-28T05:57:21.729-08:00I know a lot of people who were injured and unable...I know a lot of people who were injured and unable to run the F^3 last weekend. I debated taking a bib but ultimately didn't want to push myself to race so soon after the Goofy Challenge. My guess is a lot of people signed up hoping to be in shape/uninjured in January and it just didn't work out for them.<br /><br />Good news about running and swimming over the weekend though! I hope you continue to heal quickly!Lindsayhttp://runningthewindycity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-34841590319063861032013-01-28T05:38:27.899-08:002013-01-28T05:38:27.899-08:00Always a bummer to have to skip a race, but sounds...Always a bummer to have to skip a race, but sounds like it was for the best in the long run. Plenty more races ahead!Jackyhttp://www.jaxhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-15707749933931943512013-01-27T19:57:15.533-08:002013-01-27T19:57:15.533-08:00I very much relate to the head games that go into ...I very much relate to the head games that go into these races. Heck, I've been fighting myself back and forth for months on how ambitious to be on signing up for some big/expensive races, LOL. But in the end I am very happy to hear that you took it safe and that you were comfortable with your decision. And now, let the healing resume as quickly as possible!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-26893039460602659292013-01-27T19:33:48.670-08:002013-01-27T19:33:48.670-08:00Definitely good choice to skip the race. Why take...Definitely good choice to skip the race. Why take the risk of further injury if this isn't your end-goal? It stinks to lose the money, but it would've been worse to blow your ankle. Hope you continue to feel better and resume training soon!Erinhttp://erinruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-61931076894246168982013-01-27T19:04:20.580-08:002013-01-27T19:04:20.580-08:00Better to rest and build back up than to risk inju...Better to rest and build back up than to risk injury or making it worse! I was noticing the results seemed to reflect a lot of no shows. Interesting. Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-16349559806907119052013-01-27T19:02:42.115-08:002013-01-27T19:02:42.115-08:00I think winter races must have a higher # of DNS&#...I think winter races must have a higher # of DNS'<br />hopefully your ankle is 100% ASAP so you can resume your training while feeling good!<br />and on the bright side resting now will put you in a great place to be able to crush your summer races!<br />xoxo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-38838987798100946512013-01-27T18:27:07.978-08:002013-01-27T18:27:07.978-08:00Thanks. I had to do what's best for the long t...Thanks. I had to do what's best for the long term, rather than what I wanted to do at the moment. Sometimes, I surprise myself when I actually make well-thought-out decisions! :-)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.com