tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post6500609574962990783..comments2023-10-20T03:03:23.267-07:00Comments on Diary of an Average Runner: Race Recap: Nike Women's Half MarathonAlyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01160111808957762314noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-6244916600484026412011-11-17T09:55:53.730-08:002011-11-17T09:55:53.730-08:00nice legsnice legsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-61895630244831996882011-10-27T18:59:47.345-07:002011-10-27T18:59:47.345-07:00Well I think now that we have the experience of NW...Well I think now that we have the experience of NWM it's time to take a couple years off to forget ;) hah. So fun seeing you that day though, it's never a bad day when a race has so many awesome friends <3Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-74712008245489094172011-10-25T11:38:03.292-07:002011-10-25T11:38:03.292-07:00what a fantastic event--as long as you know going ...what a fantastic event--as long as you know going into not to try to PR and enjoy the camaraderie! <br /><br />Fabulous pics!!!Jess @ Blonde Ponytailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241567668546859036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-11011731063544525882011-10-25T09:35:08.670-07:002011-10-25T09:35:08.670-07:00I was there!!!! I promise! You all looked awesome!...I was there!!!! I promise! You all looked awesome! I wish I had seen you running.XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-49537997538373884392011-10-25T06:04:36.099-07:002011-10-25T06:04:36.099-07:00i struggled with how to write a race report for ni...i struggled with how to write a race report for nike too - very well-written my friend! i'm glad we got to experience it in the same year. i'm sure it'll make us stronger for our next race!<br /><br />i always wonder how people pull off costumes during races but you ladies did it right - it was darling!naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043534054850791960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-12519313690712548992011-10-22T12:26:57.141-07:002011-10-22T12:26:57.141-07:00Great to see you racing instead of spectating! Ag...Great to see you racing instead of spectating! Agree, though, that is waaaaay too many people to have to run with/over/around.... Glad you had good friends there to make in enjoyable!HappyTrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651141743444721517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-56555160244475505882011-10-21T21:50:50.778-07:002011-10-21T21:50:50.778-07:00I LOVED your outfits! So cute! I want to come run ...I LOVED your outfits! So cute! I want to come run it with you guys!Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-83562977117007288632011-10-21T07:02:16.720-07:002011-10-21T07:02:16.720-07:00First of all - y'all never cease to be motivat...First of all - y'all never cease to be motivating. I have been following the blog now for a few months and I am always inspired by your commitment to running and the bond y'all have. So great! Thank you! <br /><br />I love your outfits! The Audrey Hepburn idea was fantastic! :) I'll be posing this idea to my running pal for our upcoming Halloween 5K ;)Nikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-54373212987176426222011-10-20T13:26:13.166-07:002011-10-20T13:26:13.166-07:00I ran the half-marathon this past weekend, and had...I ran the half-marathon this past weekend, and had a similar reaction to you. I went into the race thinking I'd use it as a workout/test for my upcoming marathon, and I ran my personal worst! I was not prepared for the disorganization and chaos. I spent about 20 minutes near the bag check buses squished like a sardine, as the sticker process was extremely unorganized. By the time I made it out, I couldn't even find the starting line and got back with the walking group. Luckily, it only took me about 4-5 minutes to cross the starting line...my friend didn't get across until over 20 minutes later! I spent the first few miles fuming, running on sidewalks, and very, very negative. I really had to shake myself out of the funk and get in a positive mindset. While the race was scenic and fun once I got into it, I don't think I'd register for it again! The necklace is nice, and all, but....yikes!Lindsayhttp://www.lindsayruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-3008128792209191662011-10-19T19:37:13.731-07:002011-10-19T19:37:13.731-07:001.) I love your outfits!! You all look so cute! (I...1.) I love your outfits!! You all look so cute! (I want your running skirt!!)<br /><br />2.) I love this post, and I especially love the WAY you wrote it. It was super interesting to hear about the race from your perspective. I've always heard it touted as a great run because it's all woman and you get a Tiffany's necklace, blah, blah, blah. It's nice to hear the real stuff, and the frustrations that you had with it. I think I'd want to do this race someday for the experience, but it's good to know that this is one that should be done just for fun, without any stress on time (between the crowds and the people, how do runners even race that course??)<br /><br />3.) I'm glad that despite everything, you still had fun. Regardless of how you were feeling that day, you've put a positive spin on things now and it looks like you had some great running buddies to keep you company along the way. So congratulations :)Laurenhttp://www.healthontherun.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-17707468619534031632011-10-19T17:47:58.836-07:002011-10-19T17:47:58.836-07:00I love the Audrey Hepburn costumes! So fun. I real...I love the Audrey Hepburn costumes! So fun. I reallybenjoyed reading this and as annoying as some of it was, it seems like the good stuff made up for it leaps and bounds. You've got some great memories with awesome friends that will last forever! Some day I want to do this race with my sister!Jessica (Pace of Me)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14489016806529715064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-12096598944099968392011-10-19T11:04:10.129-07:002011-10-19T11:04:10.129-07:00Good summary. Nike Womens was my second-ever half ...Good summary. Nike Womens was my second-ever half marathon, and it was a PR at the time because my first one involved incredible heat (and no expo). I'm glad I ran it then, before I experienced a properly coordinated race. Unless I get a free entry, I have no plans to ever run it again. Team in Training people really need to coach participants about race etiquette.<br /><br />Anyway, you guys were so cute with your outfits and matching fingernails! Yay for the Tiffany necklace! And congratulations on surviving...Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289344501168317316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-64647034449808699322011-10-19T08:49:54.780-07:002011-10-19T08:49:54.780-07:00You look super cute and happy in all of those phot...You look super cute and happy in all of those photos so I'm going to pretend like you had the most amazing time EVER!Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665148314376730758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-76166912173485937302011-10-19T05:04:34.079-07:002011-10-19T05:04:34.079-07:00p.s. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the costumes!!p.s. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the costumes!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-61475337593211561982011-10-18T20:07:09.351-07:002011-10-18T20:07:09.351-07:00omg. This post is epic. I cant wait to be really o...omg. This post is epic. I cant wait to be really old, with some scrap book or something sitting next to you, while we point and laugh at your post and mine, for as insanley silly as this race, it formed some amazing memories, and our hardcore, no shit taking pretty selves, are that much stronger. XOOXOXOXOXORad Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633567426843769992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-77311657542735107482011-10-18T19:11:58.842-07:002011-10-18T19:11:58.842-07:00Ah, you are all so cute!! And is that Chachi?! I...Ah, you are all so cute!! And is that Chachi?! It has been a few years since I ran this thing but I do remember the horrid crowds and the terrible corral system. I wouldn't say I'd NEVER do it again just because the necklace is pretty cool :)RoadBunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628262932938865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-63182858966352533762011-10-18T15:42:13.317-07:002011-10-18T15:42:13.317-07:00Congrats on Nike! You three looked so cute.
I jus...Congrats on Nike! You three looked so cute.<br /><br />I just spoke to a coworker who did the full with TNT, and she was disappointed because of the crowds and lack of organization. Another girlfriend of mine did the half with TNT, and she was also bummed, for the same reasons. They had both done Nike before and said Sunday was a mess compared with previous years.<br /><br />Even though I've heard a lot of complaints about this race, I'd like to do it at some point. If Nike puts a tighter cap on the number of participants, I can see this event being 10X more organized and fun!<br /><br />And I would also like to know what happened with security and the volunteers at the expo. I bet your story is badass. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-24435865718319149312011-10-18T10:30:59.383-07:002011-10-18T10:30:59.383-07:00I've been a bit scared of NWM for all the reas...I've been a bit scared of NWM for all the reasons you mention (mostly the crowds) and the more I run the more I realize I just love the smaller races. My running group and I tried to get in but didn't and picked Healdsburg to run in its place and now that I did that I'm not sure I ever want to do NWM. I'm sure that I'll do it at some point, but the appeal isn't there for me (I let myself get way too upset by the crowds!). Good on you for having the absolute correct attitude and having fun with it anyway. And loved the Hepburn outfits.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809744218455258079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-85657931699667151672011-10-18T09:10:08.725-07:002011-10-18T09:10:08.725-07:00I have such mixed feelings about this race. It wa...I have such mixed feelings about this race. It was my first marathon, so it will always be kind of special because of that, but the crowds and bad organization drive me NUTS. Your outfits were awesome!Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986818638521144674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-57767892467201891092011-10-18T07:50:48.262-07:002011-10-18T07:50:48.262-07:00love love love the outfits! What an awesome idea!love love love the outfits! What an awesome idea!Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-52393818195188638922011-10-18T07:42:41.960-07:002011-10-18T07:42:41.960-07:00UGGGHHH....this sounds like a nightmare. I'm s...UGGGHHH....this sounds like a nightmare. I'm sorry, friend, but I'm glad that you were running it with some buds so you could have a good time. And love the pearls!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-91256943265548913942011-10-18T07:24:35.033-07:002011-10-18T07:24:35.033-07:00I have tried to get into this race for a couple of...I have tried to get into this race for a couple of years now. It is good to know that I should only run it if I am there with my girlfriends for a girls' outing.<br /><br />I enjoyed this race report. I could totally feel your annoyance, but also the fun.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-44549618828656113852011-10-18T06:32:51.427-07:002011-10-18T06:32:51.427-07:00This race has long been on my bucket list but afte...This race has long been on my bucket list but after your report, I'm not so sure. That chaos would drive me nuts. I think I'd need to do it as a total fun run. Looks like a really fun weekend with friends though!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-10195763048183404772011-10-18T06:32:37.204-07:002011-10-18T06:32:37.204-07:00I think you enjoyed it in a perfect way. From ever...I think you enjoyed it in a perfect way. From everything I've ever read about this race, hanging with friends and soaking up the experience is the ONLY way to not be completely pissed off by the end. GLAD you had a great time :)bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582324006220520894.post-15328197227321251052011-10-18T06:02:33.736-07:002011-10-18T06:02:33.736-07:00Thanks for the honest review! I wanted to do this ...Thanks for the honest review! I wanted to do this race and have to admit that doing it to say I've done it is still a little tempting considering the lotto entry etc. But I think I would definitely have to make a fun week vacation out of it or something so that I wasn't too disappointed by the race itself. I don't know that I could deal too well with all the pissy women though :) <br /><br />Glad you at least got to be with friends and enjoy yourself in that regard!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806227623297752092noreply@blogger.com