tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post3893409149991203252..comments2023-09-24T07:20:55.287-05:00Comments on Happy Feet 26.2: Reflections - Baton Rouge Beach MarathonHappy Feet 26.2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-13240436257972997632011-12-26T08:18:07.269-06:002011-12-26T08:18:07.269-06:00Oh man, you ran a great race in so many ways. The ...Oh man, you ran a great race in so many ways. The heatup would have killed my pace. The fact that you held on for so long and didn't feel anything until 23 speaks volumes to your fitness. Yes, you definitely have a faster race in you. <br />Congrats though. That was a great effort! And woot for AG 2!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-67781939924617245582011-12-21T19:25:49.228-06:002011-12-21T19:25:49.228-06:00that's still an amazing time (and in harsh con...that's still an amazing time (and in harsh conditions, too) great job!Rach @ Girl on the Runhttp://nyc-runner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-55583693019461263972011-12-15T10:07:29.230-06:002011-12-15T10:07:29.230-06:00I felt better longer in my last marathon, too, and...I felt better longer in my last marathon, too, and didn't want it to be really over until I made it to mile 25. Can't wait to see how fast you run the next marathon!Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-38540587084271980692011-12-14T07:56:02.688-06:002011-12-14T07:56:02.688-06:00what a strong race! Hats off to ya.
And on the p...what a strong race! Hats off to ya.<br /><br />And on the previous post, that Baton Rouge race looked pretty cool too :) We go to Louisiana A LOT...lots of family! did you enjoy it?Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935155587978160137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-59643692760938016332011-12-09T17:59:01.923-06:002011-12-09T17:59:01.923-06:00Nice job, Ginny!
I totally get it about the BQ thi...Nice job, Ginny!<br />I totally get it about the BQ thing. It's not really about going back to Boston. I'm not into that anymore, I just want to do better than the last race! <br />Regarding the GU...I just read that GU should not be taken alone and then chased by water but instead, it should be taken slowly and held in the mouth, to be absorbed in your mouth and not in your stomach! I always get a tummy ache from GU so this was interesting news. I'm going to try it out on my next long run!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-65863563293305243422011-12-08T10:27:56.716-06:002011-12-08T10:27:56.716-06:00I've done Epsom foot soaks - I think to soften...I've done Epsom foot soaks - I think to soften up my rough heels so I could then attack them with a pumice. But I have heard general talk about them. A relaxing bath can't hurt! :)<br /><br />I understand how you feel - maybe it was the weather, maybe it just wasn't "your day", who knows... But we DO know that you're very capable of faster and iknow you will make it official in a race soon!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-33020879985355213352011-12-07T19:59:30.973-06:002011-12-07T19:59:30.973-06:00Epsom salt is Magnesium sulfate. Soaking in it al...Epsom salt is Magnesium sulfate. Soaking in it allows you to absorb some magnesium through your skin. It can also dry out your skin (especially in the winter).<br /><br />I have never used it but have thought about it often - just never picked it up when I was at the store.Tri-Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09164926140098806417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-51784746826793653922011-12-07T09:15:30.694-06:002011-12-07T09:15:30.694-06:00Warning - glass half full moment...
Missing a PR ...Warning - glass half full moment...<br /><br />Missing a PR (though if the course was on the long side, did you really miss it...) just makes us hungry for more.<br /><br />And based on your last few sentence, you are starving :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956724450988998624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-41620793785282812682011-12-07T07:18:31.073-06:002011-12-07T07:18:31.073-06:00I totally thought that too about the water stops. ...I totally thought that too about the water stops. 2-3 times, I sucked my Gu down REALLY FAST to get it down before the water. <br /><br />Jen - it's all the "technical details" that keep me entertained with 26.2 at this point. I'm just about tapped out with "my talent" at this point, so the details are huge for me now.Happy Feet 26.2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-64341953167506946932011-12-07T06:42:48.956-06:002011-12-07T06:42:48.956-06:00I was just reading Gracie's comments and yea t...I was just reading Gracie's comments and yea the water stops did sneak up on you. You are right about the curves, I didn't even think about that as a factor, it made it interesting but also much more technical. You did a great job Ginny and I always love reading how you take a part a race and analyze the components to make it better. Cheers!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061231036755945077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-1541527305955724252011-12-06T15:43:27.311-06:002011-12-06T15:43:27.311-06:00The funny thing is, it's not about going back ...The funny thing is, it's not about going back to Boston. I'm not sure i would go if I qualified again, but, it's a goal that drives me...... I suppose it drives me because it's a stretch for my talent level. Fun Stuff!Happy Feet 26.2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-63894928701044984092011-12-06T11:28:13.590-06:002011-12-06T11:28:13.590-06:00I know this was disappointing for you not reaching...I know this was disappointing for you not reaching a BQ pace. With that said, sounds like you were feeling great that day in spite of the temp, which I believe is the result of excellent training, preparation and good attitude. I agree with the previous comment as it appears there is a BQ in there.Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262960828634188252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080856887174526132.post-83285869234002503112011-12-06T08:19:22.650-06:002011-12-06T08:19:22.650-06:00In my opinion, you ran a really strong race. There...In my opinion, you ran a really strong race. There were certainly some catches to this one - I mentioned the hills, but you're right, the curves and turns were probably just as challenging (I kept feeling like the waterstops sneaked up on me!). Don't feel bad about tangents - I talked to the female winner (Kristin Wenstrom rocked it in 2:53, she is INSANE) and she said she ran perfect tangents and the course read 26.3 for her; may have been just a touch long (which is ok, but can be frustrating). <br />I think you have a BQ in there, you just need cooperating weather. I'd tell you plan one up north, but I did that in September and ended up in record braking 80 degree heat, so don't listen to me!Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.com