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posted: 5/28/2008 at 1:50 PM |
...having to explain your resting heart rate to medical personnel.
...catching up to that mid-60ish old man at mile 9.5 of a ten miler. You know, that guy who's almost old enough to be your grandpa who passed you so effortlessly at mile 3 with his "US Coast Guard Marathon Team" shirt. I mean, for god's sake, he runs/ran marathons competitively for a branch of the military. But dammit, I caught up with him. Sure, that only proves that he's treating this race as a very slow training run, but I still have enough left to sprint to the finish ahead of him. And yes, I realize the only reason I "won" was because I'm sure he had no idea that we were racing, but it felt good dammit.
...getting to hear "Run Forrest, run!" shouted at you from people in cars. Sure, the movie's 14 years old, but that line will always remain such a clever remark.
...never needing to purchase T-shirts, what with all the free ones you get from races. |
Ben
"A jug fills drop by drop"--Budda
Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here! |
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 1:55 PM |
Having your " Skinny" Clothes fit again....... 
Eating Carbs
Watching my body transform itself to a fit and healthy state
Your friends being astounded by the fact that you did an easy 6 miles.
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" Consistency is the difference between a True Champion and an Occasional Winner"...
My 2008 Mantra - "Never give up what you want MOST for what you want NOW…" |
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 1:58 PM |
...The quantity of food you get to eat on long run days
...Being the only one on the kickball (or other sport) field who isn't tired after a game |
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Upcoming Races:
Johnny Kelly Half Marathon - May 25 - 1:44:02
Will Speck Memorial 5K - June 11 - 21:36
Blessing of the Fleet 10 Miler - July 25 - 1:15:11
Reach the Beach Relay - September 12-13
Chicago Marathon - October 12
Kickball Record: 4-3 Season is over :(
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 2:03 PM |
Buying shoes out of pure NEED.
Realizing after a burning over 1000 calories, the #6 from Wendy's is not going to wreck your diet beyond the point of no return.
Your children wanting to begin this wonderful sport.
The constant pursuit of a longer run and a faster time.
The Worst Things:
The extra $$$ spent on your water bill for all the dirty clothes.
Buying shoes out of Need.
The constant pursuit of a longer run and a faster time |
2008 GOALS
GET BELOW 175
RUN 6:00 MILE
RUN BELOW 25:30 5K
RUN BELOW 55:00 10K
RUN A MARATHON (DEC. 6TH - MEMPHIS - ST JUDE)
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 2:17 PM |
| Quote from NateFromRI on 5/28/2008 at 1:58 PM: ...The quantity of food you get to eat on long run days
Agreed!
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~Sara
Goals: 1st marathon (under 4:00:00) | 1-2 HMs (under 1:50:00) | 10k (under 46:00) | 5k (under 23:00) | stay injury-free | keep running
BMO Vancouver BC Marathon 05/04/2008 3:51:43!! |
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 2:26 PM |
| Never having to wonder what I'm going to do with my "free time". |
"Stadiums are for spectators. We runners have nature and that is much better."
Juha "the Cruel" Väätäinen |
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 2:30 PM |
Quote from RunCheffyRun on 5/28/2008 at 1:55 PM:Eating Carbs Your friends being astounded by the fact that you did an easy 6 miles.
x2!!! I love my carbs and my friends are astounded that I can run 6 to 8 miles..."In a row? All at once or is that for the week?" Hee hee, I also play hockey and this 40-yr-old can skate with kids half his age and not be breathing as heavy as they are! |
Goal: drop from 186lb to 165lbs
Goal: drop from 168lb to 160lbs
Current weight: 168lbs
2008 Running goals:
runing pain free
59:59 in trhe Charles Rivah Run (7.5 miles) Actual: 58:21
1:59:59 1:50:00 in the BAA Half Marathon
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 4:11 PM |
| I have to agree eating carbs and Beer seems to taste better after a long run. |
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 4:41 PM
modified: 5/28/2008 at 4:42 PM |
Quote from RunCheffyRun on 5/28/2008 at 1:55 PM:Your friends being astounded by the fact that you did an easy 6 miles.
Agreed....
Getting my wife to run because she see's how happy it makes me.
Knowing the neighbors see me leave for my run and then and hour later coming back up the hill on our street and knowing that they are thinking I am crazy.
The friendly nod from another runner...no words said just a respectful nod that says...."good job, keep it up"
People at work asking if that was me out running the other day and then they ask how far and are always amazed when it was just a certain distance.
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 4:50 PM |
Having a killer resting HR in the morning and even in the afternoon when I'm sitting down.
I'm much healthier now than I was 4 years ago even though I had already lost a lot of weight by then.
My blood pressure has dropped from 140's/80's to the last time it was checked at the Dr office it was 110/70!!!!
I feel good about myself
Continually improving my pace and my enjoyment of running.
Feeliing the pride that I have for my husband who recently took up the sport
Going to a race is a good excuse to travel and make up for all those years I didn't travel and whish I did.
I like being able to eat a little more than normal and still be losing weight.
buying shoes and clothes........also a con for the pocketbook......i've spent way too much money on that this month. 
The feeling you get when you cross the finish line of just about any race. |
Finished my first marathon 1-13-2008 in 6:03:37 at P.F. Chang's in Phoenix.
Marathon coach for Albuquerque Fit
The only thing that has ever made any difference in my running is running. |
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 5:07 PM |
| Quote from Ben_1415 on 5/28/2008 at 1:50 PM: ...having to explain your resting heart rate to medical personnel.
That's right! Everytime I'm at the doctor's office, the nurse tries to check my pulse again, because she knows it just has to be wrong! 
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 5:12 PM |
| How it make you feel. |
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posted: 5/28/2008 at 5:29 PM |
Gotta agree with the very first post! I wound up in the emergency room not long ago and the nurse asked if I was an ATHLETE! She said my resting heart rate was really low, and this was in the emergency room! They also kept asking me if my blood pressure was normal for me since it is so low!
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