Comments on: RACE RECAP: Long Branch Half Marathon http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/ Losing weight, one mile at a time Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Race Recap: New Jersey Marathon http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-95370 Race Recap: New Jersey Marathon Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:52:00 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-95370 [...] It was nice and cool in the morning (mid-40′s), but I knew the temperatures were expected to rise to at least the mid-60′s (BOO). We headed right for the (INDOOR!) bathrooms so we didn’t have to use the port-a-potties. As always, the line for the ladies’ room was loooooooong, but we made it to the corrals with a few minutes to spare (an announcement was made that they were delaying the start of the race due to the fact that so many people were having trouble getting in…an issue I faced when I ran the half marathon in 2013.) [...]

]]> By: RACE RECAP: Superhero Half Marathon http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-488 RACE RECAP: Superhero Half Marathon Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:51:38 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-488 […] I definitely did NOT perform to my full potential (my chip time was 2:11). The fact that I’m still not fully recovered from the Long Branch Half Marathon combined with the rain and the hills and the fact that I once again (very STUPIDLY!) decided to […]

]]> By: RACE RECAP: Superhero Half Marathon | http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-487 RACE RECAP: Superhero Half Marathon | Tue, 21 May 2013 03:36:55 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-487 […] I definitely did NOT perform to my full potential (my chip time was 2:11). The fact that I’m still not fully recovered from the Long Branch Half Marathon combined with the rain and the hills and the fact that I once again (very STUPIDLY!) decided to […]

]]> By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-486 Jennifer L. Nelson Mon, 20 May 2013 02:52:34 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-486 Aw, sorry you couldn’t make it! Thanks for the words of wisdom, I know you’re right (and, if it makes you feel any better, I have TOTALLY fallen while running…many, many times, haha). I’m learning very quickly just how many factors can affect my performance in a race; now all I need to do is learn how to listen to reason and quit beating myself up! Appreciate the support! I’ve been wanting to try the Honey Stinger chews…will give ‘em a shot! ;-D

]]> By: dnardi710 http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-485 dnardi710 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:08:22 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-485 I had really wanted to run this week then right as I was about to register my best friend mentioned her baby shower was going to be on that day! Oh well!

Sorry to hear you had a bit of a rough race, but not every run is a good run unfortunately (I actually tripped and fell flat on my face on my run yesterday! True story.) It’s hard to realize not ever race is going to be a PR, but there are so many factors to consider (the course, the weather, how crowded the race is, etc.) and you can only control so many of them!

I use the Honey Stinger chews and I love them!

]]> By: Liebster Award and runDisney News! | http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-484 Liebster Award and runDisney News! | Tue, 14 May 2013 17:34:41 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-484 […] been kind of quiet for a few days. To sum up…I’ve been struggling to recover after my less-than-stellar performance in the Long Branch Half (more on that […]

]]> By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-483 Jennifer L. Nelson Mon, 13 May 2013 17:25:37 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-483 Thanks so much, and congrats again on the marathon!

Thanks SO much for the tips, appreciate it! I’ve had more than one person recommend Lock Laces, so I think it’s time to give them a try!

I’m definitely a Clif Shot Blok addict; I’ve tried one or two of the Clif gels, and both times, nausea. I only take them with water…let’s just say I learned that rule the hard way! ;-D

]]> By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-482 Jennifer L. Nelson Fri, 10 May 2013 15:18:17 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-482 Thank you SO much! I really appreciate the nomination! :)

]]> By: ianesenior http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-481 ianesenior Fri, 10 May 2013 02:26:25 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-481 Hi. Well done on finishing the race. I ran the marathon and was freaking out about the traffic and I got there at 6!!!! Loose shoes are the worst. I used to get discomfort when my feet would swell a little during long runs and my shoes would be too tight. I switched at first to Speedlaces and now I use Lock Laces on all my shoes. Give them a try. They are not too expensive and they allow your shoes to stay firmly tied but have the ability to give enough without being loose. I have used Clif Shot bloks mostly during marathons and half marathons. They work well and made me feel less nauseous than the Gu gels. For this race I ran with Clif gels. They seem a little thinner in consistency than Gu so went down well. Hope you find something that works for you. Make sure you take gels with water only. Adding a sports drink on top of the sugar from gels may cause trouble. You can switch up drinks during the race but take the gels with water. Good luck.

]]> By: Sarah Christine http://thefinalforty.com/race-recap-long-branch-half-marathon/#comment-480 Sarah Christine Wed, 08 May 2013 16:12:44 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=2059#comment-480 Jennifer! I am nominating you for the Versatile Blogger Award. To accept this award, come check out the rules at http://wp.me/p3buyd-jc !

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