tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post1445028910558417691..comments2024-03-24T17:25:42.256-04:00Comments on DETROIT RUNNER....: Kona Chocolate Run 10k race reviewDetroit Runner(Jeff)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-4194572589260238672013-11-20T11:46:59.314-05:002013-11-20T11:46:59.314-05:00All of the Kona races sound awesome and make me sa...All of the Kona races sound awesome and make me sad that I don't live close enough to participate! It's really nice to see them start to improve on issues already. There are many races where I get the feeling than any criticism and complaints fall on deaf ears. Nice to see Kona being so responsive!One Crazy Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133357078606683041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-85651278334767955952013-11-20T06:20:29.435-05:002013-11-20T06:20:29.435-05:00Certainly a great event! Awesome review and run! I...Certainly a great event! Awesome review and run! I love chocolate! Why don't we have a chocolate run here? :( Your pacing was very consistent. Well done!Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-92197594545691387632013-11-20T00:38:15.991-05:002013-11-20T00:38:15.991-05:00I just want the chocolate, might have to pop out a...I just want the chocolate, might have to pop out and buy my own...coach dionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464619260070895703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-3271795383942057212013-11-19T21:28:09.885-05:002013-11-19T21:28:09.885-05:00I think most feel the same way. I can't wait f...I think most feel the same way. I can't wait for the Grand Slam either!Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-28175571914280290532013-11-19T21:10:03.802-05:002013-11-19T21:10:03.802-05:00My husband and I always finish at the back of the ...My husband and I always finish at the back of the pack, and we have a ball! Amazing volunteers, well managed course, way cool medals.... Kona really has their act together! We won't miss one of their events, and can't wait to earn the Grand Slam Medal next year!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822495558446416994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-16330473486075368472013-11-19T20:47:00.077-05:002013-11-19T20:47:00.077-05:00You know there will be more chances! Hah. You know there will be more chances! Hah. Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-73770510749278862402013-11-19T20:46:32.893-05:002013-11-19T20:46:32.893-05:00Thanks Janet and yes, the chocolate was good and a...Thanks Janet and yes, the chocolate was good and a nice change from a bagel but, frankly, I love the bagels!Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-75047721086098771182013-11-19T20:44:54.265-05:002013-11-19T20:44:54.265-05:00Thanks for volunteering again! I agree that the li...Thanks for volunteering again! I agree that the lines tend to move fast and with their improvements it will be even better. Kona always improves things even when you didn't think something needed improvement. Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-23001086796708117312013-11-19T20:41:46.910-05:002013-11-19T20:41:46.910-05:00All the runners count. I'm lucky to be near th...All the runners count. I'm lucky to be near the front so I don't typically experience crowds at the end of races. You will see improvements next year for sure. Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-2616187656775052822013-11-19T20:39:14.301-05:002013-11-19T20:39:14.301-05:00Nice report. I will say if you get there earlier, ...Nice report. I will say if you get there earlier, a spot behind the farmers market is perfect. Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-86669983344286373082013-11-19T20:37:16.046-05:002013-11-19T20:37:16.046-05:00I was a 65 minute pacer so I was about 20 minutes ...I was a 65 minute pacer so I was about 20 minutes after you. The lines were very long and wound around the park but they really did move along fast. I was surprised how fast the line moved. The chocolate on my plate was hardened to the plate so I couldn't just pick up the sticks so I ended up taking it home with me and ate it later. <br />I really enjoyed pacing and helping people reach their goals. Lorendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665587604100291037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-12044544231593201922013-11-19T19:44:58.821-05:002013-11-19T19:44:58.821-05:00Also glad they see need for improvements, but you ...Also glad they see need for improvements, but you ran a much different race than I did. Runners who finish early have all the advantages of total access to post race food and short lines. Finish towards the end of the pack and it's a different story. I will still register for next years runs to give it another chance, but it's so impressive to finish a race and not have to face endless lines for what was promised as part of the race. Runners at the back of the pack still count! runforfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238755313302850368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-16217649260878056302013-11-19T19:39:25.540-05:002013-11-19T19:39:25.540-05:00Also glad they see need for improvements, but you ...Also glad they see need for improvements, but you ran a much different race than I did. Runners who finish early have all the advantages of total access to post race food and short lines. Finish towards the end of the pack and it's a different story. I will still register for next years runs to give it another chance, but it's so impressive to finish a race and not have to face endless lines for what was promised as part of the race. Runners at the back of the pack still count! runforfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238755313302850368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-87169932423180469782013-11-19T15:46:13.642-05:002013-11-19T15:46:13.642-05:00I ran this race too! It was a lot of fun...but yes...I ran this race too! It was a lot of fun...but yes, there is room for improvement! Jealous that I missed all the yummy chocolate! Here's my Race Recap: http://runmimsie.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/kona-chocolate-10k-race-recap/<br />Also...I saw a pic of you running up to the finish line on RunMichigan.com! Camera In hand! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-31778291747306587692013-11-19T14:44:13.715-05:002013-11-19T14:44:13.715-05:00I'm totally bummed I missed the SEMR meetup ;(...I'm totally bummed I missed the SEMR meetup ;(Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608852050730225831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592755595247951740.post-30579846001528858822013-11-19T09:06:17.184-05:002013-11-19T09:06:17.184-05:00Nice job improving your times through the year and...Nice job improving your times through the year and nice collection of medals from these Kona races. It's good to know that they acknowledged areas that need improvement and they're already working on it. All of that chocolate sure looks good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com