RunningAHEAD - Topic: Marathon this weekend in Piney Point, Maryland

Gwin

posted: 3/4/2009 at 9:39 AM

Anyone running the marathon in Piney Point, Maryland this Sunday? I live in the area and will be running my first marathon. My marathon training went well. I did two 20's and a 22. No issues or injuries during training, so I think I'm ready Clowning around

Gwin

2007 Races: 5K: 25 minutes, 10 seconds 10K: 50 minutes, 31 seconds 2008 Races: Half Marathon: 1:55:45 (ZOOMA, Annapolis, MD) 10-Mile Race: 1:25:24 (Piney Point, MD) 2009 Races: Marathon: 4:44:22 (Piney Point, MD)

BadDawg

posted: 3/4/2009 at 10:07 AM

Don't forget to set your clock ahead by an hour! Go out slow, and if you aren't sure you're going out slow enough, go slower. Take in the whole experience and enjoy the hell out of it, you only get one first. And take pictures, we LOVE race reports with pictures. Best of luck Gwin!

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

Gwin

posted: 3/4/2009 at 10:10 AM

Thanks for the words of encouragement Clowning around

Yeah, it kinda sucks that the time changes the night before. I'll take lots of pictures. My first half marathon was a great experience and I'm hoping my first full is just as rewarding. Thanks, Gwin

2007 Races: 5K: 25 minutes, 10 seconds 10K: 50 minutes, 31 seconds 2008 Races: Half Marathon: 1:55:45 (ZOOMA, Annapolis, MD) 10-Mile Race: 1:25:24 (Piney Point, MD) 2009 Races: Marathon: 4:44:22 (Piney Point, MD)

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 3/4/2009 at 11:22 AM
modified: 3/4/2009 at 11:22 AM

I'll be there!!!! YEAH!!!!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!

Lank

posted: 3/4/2009 at 12:18 PM

You're ready so enjoy it. Don't forget to wave and smile to fool the spectators into doing this.

"Good-looking people have no spine. Their art never lasts. They get the girls, but we're smarter." - Lester Bangs

xor

posted: 3/4/2009 at 12:19 PM

Quote from Lank on 3/4/2009 at 12:18 PM:

You're ready so enjoy it. Don't forget to wave and smile to fool the spectators into doing this.

Spectators? At Piney Point? Neigh says the horse.

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 3/4/2009 at 12:32 PM

Quote from xor on 3/4/2009 at 12:19 PM:

Spectators? At Piney Point? Neigh says the horse.

yeah i got the impression this was a very intimate race.

xor

posted: 3/4/2009 at 12:34 PM

Quote from ChknWingy on 3/4/2009 at 12:32 PM:

yeah i got the impression this was a very intimate race.

Is true. Everyone has to hug after. And I don't mean "like you'd hug your brother" either.

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 3/4/2009 at 12:35 PM

Quote from xor on 3/4/2009 at 12:34 PM:

Is true. Everyone has to hug after. And I don't mean "like you'd hug your brother" either.

does this mean i'll be getting to hug you??? Smile

xor

posted: 3/4/2009 at 12:37 PM

Quote from ChknWingy on 3/4/2009 at 12:35 PM:

does this mean i'll be getting to hug you???

Not if you are at Piney Point. I'll be in Seattle. My race this weekend is in the little town of Snohomish. Which is fun to say, though not as fun as some of our other native names like Skookumchuck, Nooksack, or my personal fav Tillicum. (these are all real place names) To the original poster... GWIN! You're ready. Good luck and enjoy your first.

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 3/4/2009 at 1:09 PM

Dang! Well good luck to you!!!! GWIN - YOU WILL DO AWESOME!!!!!!! Big grin

Gwin

posted: 3/4/2009 at 1:49 PM

Yeah, it's a small race. I think they only allow 200 runners. Since it's a flat course and close to home, I figured it was a good first. I also did a 10-miler in that area and really enjoyed it. Thanks, Gwin

2007 Races: 5K: 25 minutes, 10 seconds 10K: 50 minutes, 31 seconds 2008 Races: Half Marathon: 1:55:45 (ZOOMA, Annapolis, MD) 10-Mile Race: 1:25:24 (Piney Point, MD) 2009 Races: Marathon: 4:44:22 (Piney Point, MD)

Marathon this weekend in Piney Point, Maryland (Read 598 times)