tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post83042787692860425..comments2023-11-20T05:01:03.614-08:00Comments on The Lakefront Trail: Chicago Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon Pre Race Thoughts: Heat and Race StrategyPete Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-83638935611632425812015-07-31T08:43:39.183-07:002015-07-31T08:43:39.183-07:00Yes, I don't handle humidity very well (okay n...Yes, I don't handle humidity very well (okay not well at all)! Everything things to be okay right now (knock on wood). Thanks! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-83597025818510842462015-07-31T08:42:33.970-07:002015-07-31T08:42:33.970-07:00Thanks Melanie. Had to take a DNF for the race, bu...Thanks Melanie. Had to take a DNF for the race, but may have been a blessing since I don't handle the heat very well!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-45796118231811513872015-07-31T08:41:08.463-07:002015-07-31T08:41:08.463-07:00Thanks Sara! That's a great tip that I will de...Thanks Sara! That's a great tip that I will definitely use!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-48398929635750344952015-07-28T09:50:04.924-07:002015-07-28T09:50:04.924-07:00That humidity was killer out there!!! Chicago summ...That humidity was killer out there!!! Chicago summer is officially here with a vengeance. I heard from Xaarlin that you were dealing with some last-minute issues the night before the race - so sorry to hear that. I hope everything is okay.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-28736750314282160472015-07-20T09:26:01.041-07:002015-07-20T09:26:01.041-07:00Pete - Hope you had a good race. I volunteered at ...Pete - Hope you had a good race. I volunteered at the 4th water stop and may have very well handed you a cup of water. It was crazy hot, I was glad to be handing out water rather than running. Looking forward to your recap.Melanie Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137190523814594456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-79465259084882477842015-07-18T06:29:16.036-07:002015-07-18T06:29:16.036-07:00Good luck, Pete! I hope you have already started h...Good luck, Pete! I hope you have already started hydrating and I hope it's cooler tomorrow then it is today. I put my water bottle (without water) in the freezer over night so it's super cold when I fill it up before a run/race. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219737912315601922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-78198195920573490412015-07-17T09:10:15.697-07:002015-07-17T09:10:15.697-07:00Yes, if I register for a half marathon in July, I...Yes, if I register for a half marathon in July, I should expect it to be hot, but I can at least hope for it to be cooler than normal. I like how the forecasted temps for race start is 75°! So much for starting early to avoid the heat. Oh well, at least we'll be in the shade for the first half hour! Good idea about starting conservatively and paying attention to your body. I don't want this race to set me back in my marathon training so I will pay attention to how my body responds and not kill myself to make a certain time. I'm in corral 1. Maybe I'll move to the back of the corral so I don't get swept up with the first mile sprint in the front of the corral! Hope to see you there!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-75479009380087851952015-07-17T08:29:01.178-07:002015-07-17T08:29:01.178-07:00{raises hand} I'm running it too. I knew it co...{raises hand} I'm running it too. I knew it could be hot and crappy when I registered- but hoped for a cool day. Anyways, your strategy is basically the same as mine. Taking off conservatively and paying attention to your body is key in conditions like this. What corral are you in? I'm in 2. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-31484299840562207172015-07-17T08:00:36.065-07:002015-07-17T08:00:36.065-07:00It's going to be about 90 for an actual temper...It's going to be about 90 for an actual temperature. And thank you! I wish the swim was in the middle this time so I can cool off. ha!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155443976345011433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-33212324545532235002015-07-16T14:28:11.054-07:002015-07-16T14:28:11.054-07:00Thanks Amanda! Good luck to you in your first Olym...Thanks Amanda! Good luck to you in your first Olympic Tri this weekend. 100°? At least you'll have a nice long swim to cool you off before the bike and run? :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-69815495852906262032015-07-16T13:53:06.851-07:002015-07-16T13:53:06.851-07:00Good luck this weekend Pete! I know what you mean,...Good luck this weekend Pete! I know what you mean, I have an Olympic triathlon (my first Olympic distance) on Saturday in Michigan. The "real feel" temp is 100!! Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155443976345011433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-6886466886303963292015-07-16T13:36:16.775-07:002015-07-16T13:36:16.775-07:00Yes, I used to completely avoid racing in July and...Yes, I used to completely avoid racing in July and August, especially anything longer than a 5k. At the very least a hot race day will provide me with a little mental toughness and help me get used to running in unfavorable (i.e. hot) conditions. Good luck with your 10 miler on Sunday! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804307342977220552.post-18796930233900774332015-07-16T13:10:00.854-07:002015-07-16T13:10:00.854-07:00I considered running this one, and I'm so glad...I considered running this one, and I'm so glad I didn't! It always seems like this one is a steam bath! I melted last year when I ran that Zooma Half, so I'm glad I don't have a July or August half to deal with. Don't worry, I've still got my marathon training long runs to contend with...10 miles on Sunday!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com