tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post416881746061328998..comments2023-09-28T08:45:54.824-07:00Comments on Canadian Runner in Exile: San Diego Half Marathon race recapCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-16676309751989596132013-03-18T21:15:14.089-07:002013-03-18T21:15:14.089-07:00No worries. Few months ago I also had a "slow...No worries. Few months ago I also had a "slow" period (I was running 30 minutes slower than usually) and now I am back in business. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will be fine again. Don´t do just half marathons. Try to do some 5K races - they can really help you a lot. I am doing one almost every weekend because I think that race is the best training.Check my blog:fiftyshadesofrunner.com for an inspiration.<br />Take care and good luck! runforfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524953791143616045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-82168042281939335292013-03-17T13:35:15.458-07:002013-03-17T13:35:15.458-07:00And you're still smiling! Amazing!And you're still smiling! Amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-53634907819593210672013-03-14T20:08:39.027-07:002013-03-14T20:08:39.027-07:00Ah non...en tout cas, t'es bonne d'avoir c...Ah non...en tout cas, t'es bonne d'avoir couru quand même! Je sais que tu trouves tes courses difficiles depuis quelques temps, mais tu es très déterminée et forte. Ça doit être tellement plus exigeant pour toi avec tes problèmes d'estomac...et en plus un rhume cette fois! Ouf! Bravo Caroline...maintenant, repose toi un peu. Reprends tes forces et je croise les doigts pour ta prochaine course. En fait, tu m'impressionne avec le nombre de course que tu fais!!! Lâche pas!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125640729727220332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-65073313968547320702013-03-14T18:21:25.076-07:002013-03-14T18:21:25.076-07:00Oh no, i'm sooo sorry! Stomach issues are both...Oh no, i'm sooo sorry! Stomach issues are bothering me as well (by far not as bad as yours) and they are frustrating, because you feel so helpless and out of control! I really hope your next race will be betterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-74866353089741866412013-03-13T18:26:08.618-07:002013-03-13T18:26:08.618-07:00Caroline, I'm so sorry. I'm not going to ...Caroline, I'm so sorry. I'm not going to pretend to know anything about what's causing your issues, but I certainly might consider a trip to the Dr or maybe a sports nutritionist. Take care of yourself. Racing and running is supposed to be fun. Yes, we may have a bad race here an there but most should be fun. These experiences are no good :(<br /><br />Congrats for sticking with it as always and finishing though! I think you are amazing!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-47384850990061698912013-03-13T08:18:24.451-07:002013-03-13T08:18:24.451-07:00Are you fueling before and during a race? In many ...Are you fueling before and during a race? In many cases, GI issues while running are caused by your body's inability to absorb calories. Check out Hammer Nutrition's website for more information.Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-60860644252461617342013-03-12T10:45:24.630-07:002013-03-12T10:45:24.630-07:00I'm sorry it wasn't the race you wanted an...I'm sorry it wasn't the race you wanted and I agree with everyone else to try and visit a doctor who knows about running etc. I take my vitamines at night... they could be part of the problem for sure.macnichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756849604085886005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-79666857383218707922013-03-12T07:36:28.156-07:002013-03-12T07:36:28.156-07:00Well darn, what a kick in the pants! You look so h...Well darn, what a kick in the pants! You look so happy in the pictures though :) <br /><br />If I were you, probably the best and easiest fix is go find a good sports doctor who can run some tests maybe while you're on a treadmill so they can figure out what's going on. Imagine if there's a simple fix just right around the corner waiting for you?? <br /><br />Don't dwell on the negative though. I don't think any of us want anything but for you to have a great race and be happy and to help with advice! Coy Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144649093762262574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-52353346408146253792013-03-12T05:19:43.251-07:002013-03-12T05:19:43.251-07:00You are tough, running a half marathon while still...You are tough, running a half marathon while still sick, I am sick right now, I am not sure I could finish a race right now. <br /><br />I hope you feel better soon Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-63625975361482940572013-03-11T22:22:21.052-07:002013-03-11T22:22:21.052-07:00That medal does look awesome. And a 300 foot elev...That medal does look awesome. And a 300 foot elevation climb at mile 9 is brutal - only thing I've done that compares to that is SF half marathon, it climbs from 0 to 250 feet over half a mile at mile 5 (up to the Golden Gate Bridge). So props to you for tackling that race, sounds like a fun one. <br /><br />As for the stomach issues, that is a bummer. I have no ideas, since I think I gave my suggestions the last post I did here. Does it happen only over longer races? Maybe sticking to shorter race is better? There must be a way to solve it, I just don't know how. Consulting a running doctor or something might be an option - they must have ideas on how to prevent it. I just hope you can solve your problem, because I know how frustrating that must be. Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-51017883947985780352013-03-11T19:37:41.942-07:002013-03-11T19:37:41.942-07:00I had the same feeling about my race reports by th...I had the same feeling about my race reports by the end of last year. They all kept sounding so much the same ("I didn't train, boy that was hard, at least I finished") that I was annoying myself. It's definitely spurred me to be a little more dedicated with my training. Of course, your situation is totally different, but I just wanted you to know I know how you feel. <br /><br />There's value in your honesty for your readers, though. People need to know that it's not always hearts and roses (or unicorns and rainbows...whichever). I hope you're able to get your stomach stuff figured out!Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-80398320888217353942013-03-11T19:23:02.196-07:002013-03-11T19:23:02.196-07:00I really like the race shirt too. Love the colors,...I really like the race shirt too. Love the colors, it is a shirt that I would wear all of the time. <br /><br />Sorry that the race was not your best, but you stuck it out and that is an accomplishment. You looked so strong and happy in your race photos. I would have never known you were sick if you hadn't have mentioned it. <br /><br />Super scary what happened at the end though. I hope that you can get something figured out so that you can start having some positive and fun race experiences. Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-40024115846788519652013-03-11T19:12:16.771-07:002013-03-11T19:12:16.771-07:00i am so sorry this keeps happening. I agree with h...i am so sorry this keeps happening. I agree with heather-i think you might need to see someone. Do you have a nervous/upset stomach often-without running? do you eat enough before?Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713437477594582906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-86691972620199338802013-03-11T19:08:25.815-07:002013-03-11T19:08:25.815-07:00Love that race shirt! And, you look super cute in...Love that race shirt! And, you look super cute in that skirt--I have that one, but not with the shorts underneath.<br /><br />I'm sorry you got sick again. I hope you figure it all out.<br /><br />I, for one, appreciate the good and the bad race recaps. Thank you for posting, even when you don't want to:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-31373251537614890582013-03-11T18:28:51.726-07:002013-03-11T18:28:51.726-07:00I"m so sorry friend. THose kind of races are ...I"m so sorry friend. THose kind of races are scary. But you learn more about your body that way, yes? Or try to. Rest up! You did great either way!!!Cotter Crunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611248979567119138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-60292505645213459442013-03-11T18:18:21.808-07:002013-03-11T18:18:21.808-07:00I'm so sorry to hear of such another crummy ra...I'm so sorry to hear of such another crummy race for you! I hope you can find a great resource soon, and one that will serve as a guide to getting you back on track. :) You look so great and strong in your photos, you wouldn't know none the wiser!<br /><br />Hang in there. Know that better races are to come! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18444420379270376225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-8277824742495143012013-03-11T18:01:57.450-07:002013-03-11T18:01:57.450-07:00I feel so bad because when I look at your race pho...I feel so bad because when I look at your race photos you look so strong! It seems to happen the minute you stop or are approaching the Finish. I really admire your ability to push though this and continue to be a committed runner but I would sure love to see you have more positive experiences. Maybe you should change things up like the vitamins and see what happens. Does this happen to you on your long runs too? Take care Caroline and I hope you are feeling better.Boston Bound Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617670777384752810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-39447149456931940022013-03-11T17:33:34.977-07:002013-03-11T17:33:34.977-07:00You look good in the photos. Too bad you were sic...You look good in the photos. Too bad you were sick. Get healthy and don't be so hard on yourself. Most people would not even attempt this.<br />Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-52257896378943030712013-03-11T17:16:07.936-07:002013-03-11T17:16:07.936-07:00I'm so sorry for the bad races. It could be s...I'm so sorry for the bad races. It could be something dietary, maybe back off on the supplements? Or could you be overtraining? Maybe stepping back for a few months and doing shorter runs would benefit you. I know it's hard when goals are set and money has been paid, but backing off can sometimes lead to better gains than continually pushing it. I think all you can do at this point is experiment and see what works. I hope things get better! <br /><br />The shirt is pretty great, though!Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06606118336143343644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-13009589096035777622013-03-11T17:15:12.995-07:002013-03-11T17:15:12.995-07:00Sorry you had such a crummy experience. I can unde...Sorry you had such a crummy experience. I can understand your frustration...all my boys have been passing on that nasty cough and I'm impressed you were able to run at all! I love your outfit! And the pink & navy shirt is really nice. I hope you are feeling better soon :)The Unexpected Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467755895086463711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-57489344599244589302013-03-11T16:59:43.279-07:002013-03-11T16:59:43.279-07:00Have you gone to see a doctor about your issues? O...Have you gone to see a doctor about your issues? One that is a runner, and understands "Just don't run" isn't an acceptable answer?<br /><br />You obviously need to change up something, because I just can't imagine running this way :(. <br /><br />I'm so sorry the race was so hard on you - and I really hate stopping runners for traffic!!!<br /><br />But it IS a great shirt?<br /><br />Hope you feel better, and find some solutions for you!giraffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643989887305414709noreply@blogger.com