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Ileneforward


Milktruck say relentless

    posted: 3/1/2012 at 12:40 PM
    Quote from DoppleBock on 3/1/2012 at 11:00 AM:

    In mid-pack marathon 2:45 - 3:00 pace. 

     So that puts roughly 80% of the field as 'back of the pack'  

     

    sounds right.   Big grin

     

    Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

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    srlopez


    Eye of Sauron

      posted: 3/1/2012 at 3:24 PM

      At a lot of the smaller races, 2:45 is the front of the pack.

       

      Which explains our favorite cherry picker.

       

      I will now shut up.

      And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

      Happyfeet


        posted: 3/1/2012 at 3:52 PM

        Sub 2:40 wins Charlotte Thunder Road, Sub 3:00 gets you top 20.  Just in case anyone want to Cherry Pick.  About 1000 marathon and 5000 Half Marathon runners.

        DrewEOB


        Idiot

          posted: 3/1/2012 at 4:58 PM
          Quote from srlopez on 3/1/2012 at 3:24 PM:

          At a lot of the smaller races, 2:45 is the front of the pack.

           

          Which explains our favorite cherry picker.

           

          I will now shut up.

           

          Wink

          Yes, I do "run in this."  So should you.  The weather is never as bad as it seems from behind your office or car window.

          srlopez


          Eye of Sauron

            posted: 3/1/2012 at 5:03 PM

            I see what you did there.

            And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

            WrigleyGirl


              posted: 3/1/2012 at 5:05 PM
              Quote from DrewEOB on 3/1/2012 at 4:58 PM:

              Wink

               

              I laughed.  

              "Adventure is worthwhile in itself". -Amelia Earhart

              DoppleBock


                posted: 3/1/2012 at 5:27 PM

                Not really what I am saying - Mostly - 90-95% of people are mid-pack.   

                 

                Quote from Ileneforward on 3/1/2012 at 12:40 PM:

                 So that puts roughly 80% of the field as 'back of the pack'  

                 

                sounds right.   Big grin

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                seeEricaRun


                Awesome

                  posted: 3/1/2012 at 7:32 PM

                  You know, it never occurred to me that those people were using me as a wind shield - I have no idea why they would choose the smallest person around.

                   

                  I just figured they were looking for someone to pace for them. It never bothers me, I'm usually happy to help, and if they need me to pace for them (or to block wind), then they're likely suffering and going to fall behind me anyway. I'm often sad when I hear the footsteps fall away.

                   

                  Maybe the middle of the pack is a different game than it is for the speedy folks up front.

                  AussieGirl76


                  First 50 mi

                    posted: 3/24/2012 at 12:28 PM
                    Maybe your mp3 player is really loud and they like the songs?
                    desert_dirt


                      posted: 3/25/2012 at 11:00 PM

                      If I had a peeve with marathon etiquette it would be directed toward the water stops. It's mayhem in there and often times you've really got to watch your step. I expect them to be a bit dangerous but in the later miles folks will sometimes just crap out after grabbing a cup. Just stop there and road-block the tired dudes rolling in just behind them. If you blowup and need to stop (or walk), you need to move to the side. Not a serious peeve though as one ought to expect to be extra careful in the water stops anyhow. 

                      DoppleBock


                        posted: 3/26/2012 at 8:12 AM

                        The slower I get the more dangerous it becomes - I am a big guy 6'3 and 200+.  When you decide to stop dead right in front of me ... Little skinny runner ... its not me I am worried about.

                         

                        When I was running under 3 all the time - I never really had issues - People grab cups and continue to run. 

                         

                        Quote from desert_dirt on 3/25/2012 at 11:00 PM:

                        If I had a peeve with marathon etiquette it would be directed toward the water stops. It's mayhem in there and often times you've really got to watch your step. I expect them to be a bit dangerous but in the later miles folks will sometimes just crap out after grabbing a cup. Just stop there and road-block the tired dudes rolling in just behind them. If you blowup and need to stop (or walk), you need to move to the side. Not a serious peeve though as one ought to expect to be extra careful in the water stops anyhow. 

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                        jimmyb


                          posted: 3/26/2012 at 6:17 PM

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                          runnerclay


                          Long Drawfs Fast

                            posted: 3/26/2012 at 6:40 PM
                            Quote from jimmyb on 3/26/2012 at 6:17 PM:

                            http://www.crustedsalt.com/pages/crustedsalt_86.html

                             

                            You guys inspired today's comic.

                             

                            Enjoy!

                             

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                             Good one!

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                            runnerclay


                            Long Drawfs Fast

                              posted: 3/26/2012 at 6:48 PM
                              modified: 3/26/2012 at 6:50 PM
                              Quote from desert_dirt on 3/25/2012 at 11:00 PM:

                              If I had a peeve with marathon etiquette it would be directed toward the water stops. It's mayhem in there and often times you've really got to watch your step. I expect them to be a bit dangerous but in the later miles folks will sometimes just crap out after grabbing a cup. Just stop there and road-block the tired dudes rolling in just behind them. If you blowup and need to stop (or walk), you need to move to the side. Not a serious peeve though as one ought to expect to be extra careful in the water stops anyhow. 

                               Water stop strategy. Go to the last person holding a cup.You will be amazed how happy you make them.

                               

                              PS: I step to the side and come to a complete stop.

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                              desert_dirt


                                posted: 3/26/2012 at 8:14 PM
                                Quote from runnerclay on 3/26/2012 at 6:48 PM:

                                 Water stop strategy. Go to the last person holding a cup.You will be amazed how happy you make them.

                                 

                                PS: I step to the side and come to a complete stop.

                                 

                                 

                                You sir, are a wise man. I actually like to grab from the 3rd or 4th-to-last in case I miss, then I've still got a chance for the rebound.


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