Comments on: Dashing into 2010

By: I Run for Fun

I Run for Fun — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:29:12 +0000

Yay! Awesome job at the race. Great pics too!

Hey, that's what happens to holiday goals…they go out the window! You're doing great…and you look great…and that's what's important. Happy 2010!!!

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:35:23 +0000

Hey MaggieMN, Thanks for the comment. I think most runners understand the sacrifice that volunteers make and certainly don't want to put them in any danger. On the other hand, if you schedule a race in mid January, you have to plan for cold weather. If the conditions are outside the norm for that time of year, then sure changes should be made. But if a race can't be conducted in normal conditions safely, then it's not fair to take money from participants and then cancel. I think most people understood that last year was too cold for the Frozen Half and that it was unusually bitter conditions. I'm looking forward to running that race this year hopefully the weather will cooperate.

By: MaggieMN

MaggieMN — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:55:10 +0000

When the weather is bitterly cold and a race sponsor shortens it because of the weather (half marathon to quarter marathon, for example) does that cause a problem for you in terms of your training regimen? Sometimes we have to do that to protect our volunteers at the Securian Frozen 5K and Half Marathon who can't warm themselves by running. Some runners get really irate when we have to do that. What are your thoughts?

By: BrianFlash

BrianFlash — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:07:06 +0000

We're experiencing a hint of your temperatures (highs in the teens all weekend) and it is enough to keep me inside. So great work on the cold run!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:53:55 +0000

Love the snowflake on the medals – so cool. Great job getting out for the race. I tend to wear too much on top during the winter – I just automatically put on all my layers.

By: AZ

AZ — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:50:51 +0000

Nice job on the race and good luck for your 2010 goals. Just one comment, I didn't know they made marathons without pain.

By: Jean

Jean — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:25:14 +0000

Nice job in the race, Beth. That looks like a cool event (pardon the obvious pun!). And those medals look awesome!

All the best to you in 2010 as you work towards your goals. I wish you great success!

By: chris mcpeake

chris mcpeake — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:05:53 +0000

great job.
Happy new year.
And yes the track does pay off but its hard to stay with it consistantly

By: Porkchopwi

Porkchopwi — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:31:30 +0000

Did you ever expect to have to take notes on what is just the right thing to wear when you run on a day when it's zero? ZERO! ZERO!

Nice job on Friday and on getting that Yoga DVD into the house. I'll tell you "great job" when the plastic comes off… so please keep us up to date!

By: Trishie

Trishie — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:07:07 +0000

badass medals ! and woooot for racing in those temps! brrrrr