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grateful

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #270 on: October 15, 2013, 03:16:37 pm »
NOT GOOD.

If I have to run the f'ing sidewalks, I am running this race.  I have not been getting up at 5;15am every single day but Thursday and running 6-16 miles to have these total idiots cancel it!

SO FRUSTRATED.

You won't be alone!  I've run over 1,000 miles since June to be in marathon shape.  I'll be running 26.2 that day, with or without the Tea Party's approval.

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #271 on: October 15, 2013, 03:56:51 pm »
You are faster than myself :)  I have run 500!  Wow!  I took a big break in the spring because I had been overtraining.

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #272 on: October 17, 2013, 01:22:56 pm »
My favorite Baltimore Marathon quote:

Old guy volunteer handing out cups of Deer Park water at water stop: "Here have some real water. None of that French crap."

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #273 on: October 17, 2013, 02:02:32 pm »
My favorite marathon quote is from the old National Marathon. About mile 10, the Lululemon girls were holding up signs that said "you've got real stamina. Call me."

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #274 on: October 17, 2013, 02:18:23 pm »
My favorite marathon quote is from the old National Marathon. About mile 10, the Lululemon girls were holding up signs that said "you've got real stamina. Call me."

they still hold up that sign at the Marine Corps.
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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #275 on: October 17, 2013, 02:20:07 pm »
My favorite marathon quote is from the old National Marathon. About mile 10, the Lululemon girls were holding up signs that said "you've got real stamina. Call me."

I called them.  It's not what you think it is...
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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #276 on: October 18, 2013, 10:53:05 am »
this site has some funny race quotes
spectator support signs
Worst Parade Ever!!!
Run faster.  Holding this sign is tiring.
Remember, you paid to do this.
This seemed like a good idea a few months ago, didn't it?
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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #277 on: October 26, 2013, 03:00:28 pm »
Best of luck tomorrow to grateful, K8teebug, and anyone else running the MCM. It sounds like the weather is going to be near perfect.

I may be spectating. If you see a tall, devestatingly handsome dude with a 180 lb. St. Bernard just before mile 3, please wave.

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #278 on: October 26, 2013, 03:41:55 pm »
Thanks ggw!  I'll definitely keep any eye out :)

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #279 on: October 28, 2013, 09:04:46 am »
Thank you!  I missed a sub-5 by 2 seconds, but felt really strong almost the entire race.  It was nice to run the whole bridge when everyone else was starting to walk.  Yay Hanson Marathon Method!

Now to work on beating Oprah...

Hope everyone had a great race yesterday!

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #280 on: October 28, 2013, 09:23:40 am »
I blew past my PR by 27 minutes and scored a 3:44!  I'm still in disbelief   :o

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #281 on: October 28, 2013, 09:59:36 am »
I ran my first Tough Mudder a last Saturday (www.toughmudder.com). 10-12 miles of obstacles featuring mud, ice-water, fire, and electric shock. It was awesome.

Some classic "motivational" signs along the course:

- When was the last time you really earned a free beer?
- Quit complaining. Start Running.
- You're almost done! (at like mile 2)

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #282 on: October 28, 2013, 01:11:43 pm »
I blew past my PR by 27 minutes and scored a 3:44!  I'm still in disbelief   :o

Amazing!!!!  Congratulations!

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Re: Marathon Tips?
« Reply #283 on: October 28, 2013, 01:12:56 pm »
Of course, my favorite sign from yesterday was the grumpy cat sign -

"They say running hurts - GOOD"