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Thank you! I didn't complain nearly as much as I wanted to. :) The vest I have is made to hold two bottles and a hydration bladder. The bottles I use are Camelbak Podium Chill (because they came with some other stuff we bought and I'm cheap). I take them out to drink. The bladder has the hose with a magnet that hangs across your chest. If I ever buy a new vest, like when this one stinks so bad, I can't stand it, I'll probably look at the ones you don't have to remove. But I'm not sure I could handle the straws bobbling in my chin the whole time.

You better believe it!

You know it!

Yes she is.

Thanks! Yea, they like to be the voice of reason. It's not just my pride that's hurt anymore!!

Nice work on the PR. That's great. It's definitely a PR friendly race. I was going to see the Day marathon as well, but, well, you'll see my excuses in the next video. :P I've showed up late before. Never fun, especially for something like that!! My watch always seems to run long. That was the highest % long it's done, but it must need to be calibrated or something. But it's good to know someone else had the same issue.

I'm going to give it a shot! For some reason, Houston always gets to me. :) I don't get nervous at other races, but that one gives me trouble. At least until it starts, then it's awesome. I'm sure you'll do great. It's a fun time with lots of good people and a great atmosphere! Good luck and let us know how it goes!

I prefer to think of it as fondling.

That's what your mom said.

Both.

Wanted to add, if you haven’t already, consider the Dallas Marathon that’s held every year in December also. Way better course and crowd support. Feels like a “mini-major”.

Some loop marathons are fun, this one is just kinda boring. Especially when you finally finish and they've half packed up the event.

I haven't done that one yet. It's on the list though! I can't remember why I chose this one over it this year...maybe 2025!!

It's the only place big enough for your mom.

Thank you!!

Stretching is one thing I need to do better at. It's not as easy since turning 40. :) I have had bouts of plantar fasciitis. For me, it is usually my shoes. Either they're worn out or whatever brand I'm using doesn't agree with me. If it starts happening, I usually get new ones or switch brands and it goes away. Hope it gets better for you!!

@@motivatedbymedals thanks for the reply, i sent you an email with a question about trail runs, have a look when you get a chance

They're hard.

Ouch.

Heck yeah.

Wild things happen on the trails!!

Nice. Glad it was helpful.

I figured it was something like that. I look forward to seeing what you guys do with it next year.

Oh, wow, I bet the 50k was hard! I was exhausted after 2 loops. Nice work.

Yeah, I'm sure they'll figure it out. I've never had a truly bad experience with RAS.

That's good to hear!

Yep. Probably not the smartest, but fun! Makes LaPorte that much more difficult. Thanks for watching.

Thank you!!

No joke.

Nice job! I've ran the Kingswood one before, it's a pretty fun event. Good luck there. The food line at the Houston Half was pretty disorganized this year. I almost skipped it because it was just a train wreck even getting there. Once I found the entrance, there was no one in there. Too bad, really, it's usually a good race.

Yea, it was pretty tough. I'm still sore!

Yep. Hopefully they fix it!

Yeah, people did that on the Houston Marathon last year. It didn't go well then either.

Thanks for watching!

You know it.

Plan to be there. Be sure to be early enough for the shuttle.

Yes, right? The last think I want to hear while trying to escape the world is that your bf sucks.

Yes. That would be a helpful thing in the middle.

(This is my other channel.) If it were my first, probably the woodlands over Galveston. Galveston is fun, but it’s a loop course and kinda gets boring after the first lap and is more just something fun to do on a weekend. The Woodlands is a sort of figure 8 course that’s a full 26.2 miles. If you want the full marathon experience, woodlands is probably better. More people, better course layout, more of a formal event.

@@MRNBricks Thank you so much for the info! I watched your most recently video of you running the woodlands half marathon and you mentioned that this race was a little harder than others you’ve done in the area so that sorta scared me a bit

@@brookemechelle1457that’s mostly the time of year. It always seems to land on the first day of the year that’s hot. The heat will suck it out of you. The Woodlands also holds my PR from many years ago before I got old and lazy. It’s very doable.

You love it.

Heck, yeah!

It's accurate.

I don't really have the hat problem in Houston. :) But we'll see in the summer. I didn't think of that. I actually ran a marathon last weekend. It went a lot better than expected. You?

@@motivatedbymedals maybe targeting something in December or February.

I've never really been able to find ones big enough for my feet, to be honest. I've heard good things though. But, I've not had too many issues with blisters in between my toes. Most of the ones that I get are on the side of my big toe, the sides of the ball of my foot, and the sides of my heel. I can't remember if I showed them in the video, but the Woodlands marathon a couple years ago I got really bad blisters, the worst I've ever had. (If not there, I know there's pics on my website for that event.) :) I don't think I had any on my toes even then.

I'm gettin' it!

That was you! I was hoping I'd see you there. I had ups and downs, I could deal with all the other nonsense, but the hip thing is driving me nuts. Hopefully it'll sort its self out. Congrats on your progress! We were watching the live results, good for you for going until the end even if you didn't make the full 100. That's an insane achievement. Good for you!!

I'd definitely not as young as I used to be. Ever since I hit 40, I've been falling apart. :) Kids suck up all my time and I don't have the time I want to train like I should. I didn't think of gout. I did that 5k in July and ever since my right hip just starts screaming after about 12-14 miles. I've taken a few weeks off and started stretching a bit, so hopefully it'll sort its self out. I have a pretty heavy schedule starting in November/December. And I signed up for Seabrook!!

hahaha. Last year was brutal (and the packet pickup thing was terrible, I think it's what got me). This year hasn't been as hot, but it'll still be really nasty. Just go slow and don't be afraid to take breaks. Good luck!!

Thank you. It's not the heat that gets me, it's the direct sunlight!

Yes! That sun can zap your energy . I’ll be wearing my bucket hat from Costco. It helps me tremendously and it can hold ice as well. And wearing a buff around my neck with ice helps too!

Nice. I bet that'll help. I've tried the ice stuff. All that really seems to help me is going slow and finding shade. Good luck this weekend!

You’ll get it done, I’m sure of it! See ya there!!🔥🔥🔥