tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post6641920931556901967..comments2023-05-08T08:56:32.466-06:00Comments on Tired Mama Running: "This Wind Blows"-The 2011 Canyonlands Half Marathon Race ReportTiredMamaRunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423159147507047828noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-9941300334566364752011-04-06T21:52:17.435-06:002011-04-06T21:52:17.435-06:00Hello,
I too had a tough time with the wind in M...Hello,<br /><br /> I too had a tough time with the wind in Moab this year. I was 2 minutes and 15 seconds slower than last year. I also want to keep this even in mind during the winter months and strive to do better in 2012. I was grateful that it was only wind and not the torrential rain that hit the LA marathon the very next day (our wind traveled to their territory). I too will be running Boston. Let's hope for a picture perfect day!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592202409422479881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-73212615961915535202011-04-06T12:51:19.172-06:002011-04-06T12:51:19.172-06:00Karah, I know you have no idea who I am, but saw t...Karah, I know you have no idea who I am, but saw this blog post thanks to Facebook and the Moab link. You could not have described this misery any better. This was my third year running this race and the wind made it the worst! And yes, this is saying something since the first year I hit the wall at the top of the hill around 9.5 miles.<br /><br />I trained pretty well for this race and had a goal of 1:35 or darn close so that I could qualify for a team running the Red Rock Relay in Southern Utah later this year. The goal was very lofty, probably even a pipe dream since my PR was a 1:43+. But darn it, I had someone that I could probably pace with that was a consistent 1:35 guy.<br /><br />The wind just blew and blew and blew some more. I kept thinking, was we drop down from the start line, the wind will stop. Wrong!<br /><br />I will admit, I did get a PR for myself. Still a 1:43, but the seconds were less! (44 in my age group, 286 overall) Not bad since Moab is not really a downhill course. What might have been if the wind wasn't blowing, one only knows.<br /><br />I felt beyond exhausted when I got done and no question, the wind was a total mind game on top of running through pain. But I guess that is why we all keep running, because regardless of what any non-runner says, it is a great feeling to be running and worth every second of pain and frustration.<br /><br />Good luck at Boston! My dream and every other runner's dream. I also know my limitations, so maybe when I am in the 50+ age group.<br /><br />Thank you again for sharing your story!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802786022187385974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-3574956238134176452011-03-22T11:12:26.066-06:002011-03-22T11:12:26.066-06:00I agree with the other posters. That wind sounds j...I agree with the other posters. That wind sounds just brutal and extremely tough. I'm glad you had a fun weekend with friends. Looks beautiful there!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-77927244894067709772011-03-21T17:31:18.382-06:002011-03-21T17:31:18.382-06:00Reading between the lines, I think the wind took m...Reading between the lines, I think the wind took more out of you than you recognize.<br /><br />The race is what it is, and you gutted it out and proved to yourself you could do so. <br /><br />I have a feeling that you're going to be very hungry for Boston, and that's a good thing.AKA Darkwave, AKA Anarcha, AKA Cris.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09873516028463495708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-54236673527272335592011-03-21T12:34:18.640-06:002011-03-21T12:34:18.640-06:00Good job under awful conditions, girl! And I thin...Good job under awful conditions, girl! And I think you did an excellent job here of summing it up, and super photos as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-66058350584864285832011-03-21T10:28:26.297-06:002011-03-21T10:28:26.297-06:00While I don't want to say 'I'm so happ...While I don't want to say 'I'm so happy to hear you had a bad time' I was so sad about my own performance that I thought perhaps I should try another sport - badminton or something so perhaps I'll rethink that thought and figure it was just a bad condition race. I'm sorry it didn't go well for you - I did see you and Ilana from afar, but was huddled against a rock and trying to get out of my own head and couldn't get up...You have a lot of mental strength - can I borrow some?sllygrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082505470951609958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-15858659553367363512011-03-21T06:15:08.326-06:002011-03-21T06:15:08.326-06:00Absolutely loved reading this while having coffee ...Absolutely loved reading this while having coffee this morning though several wind gusts just came through my kitchen. Thank you for posting your beautifully written and arranged RR Karah (loved the NJ Turnpike analogy--hey, I'm from Jersey!!). You are a true inspiration and I wish you the very best in Boston! <br /><br />Kevin O'BKevin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930366344399368653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-3592834195613661932011-03-20T21:24:37.933-06:002011-03-20T21:24:37.933-06:00Nice rr. We drove past the dewey bridge today. I...Nice rr. We drove past the dewey bridge today. I had no idea of the history. Very interesting !!! It was great to spend time with you and your family. See you next month !Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16784397713427369863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8741645086989041852.post-73046796365098275882011-03-20T20:15:03.904-06:002011-03-20T20:15:03.904-06:00Karah, that sounds like a TOUGH race. Seriously, ...Karah, that sounds like a TOUGH race. Seriously, the wind was nobody's friend. Like I mentioned on FB, chalk it up to a sucky day and move on. Boston is your baby and you're set for a great one this year.Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.com