Race Reports/Encouragment/Kudos - January 21 and 22

[Big Vic]

Saturday, 21 Jan

21 – MotoMiker (), RunRookie (Rick) Polar Dash Half Marathon

Sunday, 22 Jan




GO! WISH Team GO!

 

[Reifsy]

Good luck this weekend guys!

 

[RunRookie]

The Polar Dash -- temp in the low twenties (not including the windchill off Lake Michigan), recent 4-6in snowfall the day from the day before, and on a bike path following the beach! Sounds like fun to us Chicagoans!!

Major kudos and bragging rights when we cross that finish line! And they better be handing out more than one cup of hot chocolate!

 

[stitchfan18]

The Polar Dash -- temp in the low twenties (not including the windchill off Lake Michigan), recent 4-6in snowfall the day from the day before, and on a bike path following the beach! Sounds like fun to us Chicagoans!!

Major kudos and bragging rights when we cross that finish line! And they better be handing out more than one cup of hot chocolate!

Have a great race! I was feeling sorry for myself because the 1/2 I'm running tomorrow was supposed to have temps in the 50's and now they are forecasted in the upper 20's, but that's with no lake windchill or snow. I'll think of you guys when I'm having a pity party and wondering why I thought a 1/2 in the midwest during January was a good idea...

 

[RunRookie]

Have a great race! I was feeling sorry for myself because the 1/2 I'm running tomorrow was supposed to have temps in the 50's and now they are forecasted in the upper 20's, but that's with no lake windchill or snow. I'll think of you guys when I'm having a pity party and wondering why I thought a 1/2 in the midwest during January was a good idea...

You have a great race too! Know that we will be cheering you on as we are running -- you are never alone!

What time is your race? Ours starts at 9:30am.

 

[EddieMccoy2]

I've got a Half tomorrow in the Auburn, AL and the temps are going to be a pleasant 60 at race time. Just hoping the rain holds off. Kudo's to those running in freezing temps. Getting started is the hardest part. It's all downhill after you warmup so to speak.

 

[stitchfan18]

You have a great race too! Know that we will be cheering you on as we are running -- you are never alone!

What time is your race? Ours starts at 9:30am.

The start time isn't until 11, so at least it'll be the warmest part of the day!

I've got a Half tomorrow in the Auburn, AL and the temps are going to be a pleasant 60 at race time. Just hoping the rain holds off. Kudo's to those running in freezing temps. Getting started is the hardest part. It's all downhill after you warmup so to speak.

My race is a point to point and ends in Auburn, KS. I wish it would be that warm in the Auburn I'll be in tomorrow! Have a great race!

 

[RunRookie]

The start time isn't until 11, so at least it'll be the warmest part of the day!

Nice! When we get to 11AM, we will already be on our way back towards the finish line (it is an out-and-back course). Probably around Mile 9. We will give you a big cheer for your race start! Listen close for it!

 

[EddieMccoy2]

Hope all your races went well. Mine was delayed till tomorrow due to a tornado watch. Thankfully that is all it was. So got an extra night at the hotel and ready to go tomorrow.

 

[RunRookie]

The start time isn't until 11, so at least it'll be the warmest part of the day!



My race is a point to point and ends in Auburn, KS. I wish it would be that warm in the Auburn I'll be in tomorrow! Have a great race!

How was your race?

Ours went okay. All three of us finished! It was no PR -- the weather and course conditions were not conducive to fast running. But we did it (even though it was snowing and quite cold). Thankfully, we were all well outfitted for the weather.

They had to change the course due to snow making part of it impassable; turning it into a 10K 'loop' of sorts. But the biggest disappointment was that they didn't have the promised hot chocolate at the finish! I was so looking forward to that! The medal was awesome! Will write my race report tomorrow.

 

[stitchfan18]

Hope all your races went well. Mine was delayed till tomorrow due to a tornado watch. Thankfully that is all it was. So got an extra night at the hotel and ready to go tomorrow.

Thankfully it was just a watch! Good luck tomorrow, hopefully the weather cooperates!

How was your race?

Ours went okay. All three of us finished! It was no PR -- the weather and course conditions were not conducive to fast running. But we did it (even though it was snowing and quite cold). Thankfully, we were all well outfitted for the westher.

They had to change the course due to snow making part of it impassable, turning it into a 10K 'loop' oF sorts. But the biggest disappointment was that they didn't have the promised hot chocolate at the finish! I was so looking forward to that! The medal was awesome! Will write my race report tomorrow.

Sounds like we ran similar races! There wasn't snow, but we ran a large portion of the race on gravel roads and there were lots of hills which killed my feet and my already tired legs. I was so focused on not falling that the race went by quickly, but it was my slowest non-disney 1/2 yet. I went to the post race meal afterwards, but being a back of the packer in local races made me one of the last ones there and the line for food was long. I opted for a post race burger and coffee on the way home.
I saw the picture of your medal on FB and it's super nice! We got finisher hoodies and little dog tag sized medals.
Congrats on your race!

 

[EddieMccoy2]

Finished 15th overall today at my race. Had a blast. Hilly course, so well short of PR. But this is just my 3rd Half.

I would be very disappointed about the lack of hot chocolate if it was promised.

Stitch- the hoodie sounds very cool. I got a small medal, but also a really cool Northface Tech shirt.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Congratulations to all you brave folks who got out this weekend for your events!


Go WISH Team!

 

[RunRookie]

I finally got my race report for the Chicago Polar Dash done!