tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post4000290194805830508..comments2023-10-20T11:01:58.421-05:00Comments on 5 Miles Past Empty: Lessons Learned on a Long Run5 Miles Past Emptyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-88635528682297720902010-02-19T10:20:07.537-06:002010-02-19T10:20:07.537-06:00I like running with myself and I. Well, I run with...I like running with myself and I. Well, I run with my dog - Buttercup. She is usually ahead of me and I am trying to keep up with her. But she is good, she will stop and wait on me while I play catch-up with her.<br /><br />Where do you put your phone when you run?Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-24550407984680726212010-02-17T16:04:23.612-06:002010-02-17T16:04:23.612-06:00I hate my handheld too!! I honestly thought I was ...I hate my handheld too!! I honestly thought I was alone in that thought! I only take one when I know I absolutely need one, otherwise, never.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-50378793713372537672010-02-17T14:05:38.590-06:002010-02-17T14:05:38.590-06:00I really like the handheld and want one but I thin...I really like the handheld and want one but I think I would have similar problems that you had. Maybe it would be better in the summer when you aren't wearing as much clothing???Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-45910436489892770372010-02-17T12:51:29.014-06:002010-02-17T12:51:29.014-06:00Very educational, thanks! I don't like the ha...Very educational, thanks! I don't like the hand held water bottle either; I like to use my hands to do a million other things to distract me. I had to laugh at the phone in your pants ... I've done that, too, and spent way too much time pulling 'em up. Great post, thanks!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-11799247779113190382010-02-17T12:04:13.251-06:002010-02-17T12:04:13.251-06:00Yes, you are right...it sounds like that darn bott...Yes, you are right...it sounds like that darn bottle is the root of all problems. I am surprised you just didn't throw it in a ditch somewhere along the run ;) Tall Mom is right though, you can pretty much do anything if you just rely on the hand strap. Great job on the run, especially since you were bamboozled into running 16.4!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-84195787893484421992010-02-17T10:44:02.134-06:002010-02-17T10:44:02.134-06:00Oh my gosh I can so relate! Thanks for a great po...Oh my gosh I can so relate! Thanks for a great post. I have the same water bottle and have dealt with it but don't LOVE it. I am able to do a few things while holding it but it's just annoying. I switch between hands sometime but still...it gets old. I really want to try one that goes around the waist. Have you tried that? <br /><br />The ZIPLOC...great idea. I will for sure be using one of those next time. I have put my phone in my jacket which works unless I take it off and then I don't know what to do with it because I hate putting it in my back pocket.<br /><br />Running by myself is my prefrence. I don't mind running with others sometimes but mostly by myself is best for me. I know some people run with others to keep going and to stay motivated but I can do that by myself. I get in the zone. I run to have ME time and to just think about whatever is going on.<br /><br />Thanks again for a great post...I really enjoyed reading it.<br /><br />Oh and by the way...You look AMAZING! Way to go...10 pounds lost is great! Was it just the running?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710941480306350838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-18591942662687620262010-02-17T10:21:28.936-06:002010-02-17T10:21:28.936-06:00I truly enjoyed this post and laughed laughed laug...I truly enjoyed this post and laughed laughed laughed. I have had so many wardrobe, cell phone, ipod malfunctions and think to myself every time that it would make a funny blog post but then forget. <br /><br />I was on call at the mill once and shoved my phone in my sports bra only to get a call and have to dig in on the side of a very busy 4 lane road to get it out and talk. Very embarrassing.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425941890843747770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-33404118727966407342010-02-17T10:03:30.700-06:002010-02-17T10:03:30.700-06:00I love my handheld, I can do anything with it, eve...I love my handheld, I can do anything with it, even rip open a gu. I jsut trust the hand strap.. <br /><br />Love all that you learned.. I am really proud of you for running alone, that would have been TOUGH!! The course was BORING, you totally rocked it out and will be great on Marathon day.. Which FYI I found a blogger running the same race, let me know if you want her info.. The Running Lawyer.Mel -Tall Mom on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777751504773574393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-37254117100087512092010-02-17T09:30:17.573-06:002010-02-17T09:30:17.573-06:00Yeah I have to continuously remember to flip flop ...Yeah I have to continuously remember to flip flop it between my hands so it doesn't screw up my gait. So annoying. Great lessons learned though!Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-58765447952872399492010-02-17T08:40:19.084-06:002010-02-17T08:40:19.084-06:00Oh my goodness - a ziploc baggie! This is brillian...Oh my goodness - a ziploc baggie! This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing the tip. Also, it is good to get your take on the water bottle. I have considered getting one and I need to figure out if I am that into having my hands free or not. I thought I needed hands free but ended up having to carry my entire set of keys this morning...I was wishing it was water. Maybe that is my answer! :) (I have a Spi belt that I put my phone and ipod in...works out nicely. Sometimes it rides up, but not annoying enough to make me want to take it off or anything.)<br /><br />I'm glad you have someone you trust to watch your little one while you run. Yay! Someone you trust is worth their weight in gold!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695870868208192328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-25005463504884545702010-02-17T08:02:18.948-06:002010-02-17T08:02:18.948-06:00I stole the bag idea from Zoe, so I can't take...I stole the bag idea from Zoe, so I can't take all the credit. And, the back pocket thing? LOL! I did the same thing on a run last fall! I was like, whoa, my bum is going to be hanging out here in a sec.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-63897456081487275572010-02-17T07:52:18.688-06:002010-02-17T07:52:18.688-06:00I ALSO struggled with the nathans! I wrote about i...I ALSO struggled with the nathans! I wrote about it on my blog too...I am going to try it out some more but I am skeptical about our longterm future together:) <br /><br />The plastic baggie trick is great...now that I blog I use it all the time to tote my camera around with me.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364815194932440410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-24636633536421898692010-02-17T07:30:07.592-06:002010-02-17T07:30:07.592-06:00super cute post! I hate running with a handheld to...super cute post! I hate running with a handheld too! I also just figured out the whole ziploc bag thing ... so simple, but somehow I never thought of it!<br /><br />Congrats on a great run!TMB @ RACING WITH BABEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670409852045798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-2330448524583028672010-02-17T06:37:23.815-06:002010-02-17T06:37:23.815-06:00Great run, Amanda!!Great run, Amanda!!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056617753977713306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-39909897087983518582010-02-17T05:59:56.840-06:002010-02-17T05:59:56.840-06:00I don't like things in my hands either. I wou...I don't like things in my hands either. I would not be a candidate for the Nathan hand held. I love running with friends but I don't like to talk during a race. I feel I need all of my energy! I do love point to point races. When you go down a hill you don't have to worry about coming up it later!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-49031206407186412122010-02-17T05:54:47.789-06:002010-02-17T05:54:47.789-06:00Well, that was one educational long run! Sorry th...Well, that was one educational long run! Sorry the handheld did not work out for you. I have grown to love mine, but different strokes for different folks! Have you ever considered an ifitness pouch or a spibelt? They are great for carrying phones, ipods, gels, etc.saundrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10965135094726373735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-15828031577903027802010-02-17T04:42:19.973-06:002010-02-17T04:42:19.973-06:00The hand held doesn't bother me that much - th...The hand held doesn't bother me that much - that being said, it can screw with your gait, so I normally don't run with one unless it is a short, hot run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-42272674687133575492010-02-17T04:13:39.968-06:002010-02-17T04:13:39.968-06:00I agree with the hands free part. That is why I h...I agree with the hands free part. That is why I haven't gotten a water bottle! I just get annoyed too easily when I have to keep adjusting....great job on losing 10lbs as well!fancy nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645116527352135569noreply@blogger.com