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Great story about Bob Kennedy getting back into shape (for a normal person, not sub-13 shape) and planning to run NYC this weekend. Apparently he stopped running completely and got over 200 lbs. Still in the 170s and shooting for a 3:30-ish time. Not really the point, but it makes me feel better to know that even a supremely talented runner has a hard time getting over multiple years on the couch and a lot of extra weight.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/29/sports/new-york-marathon-2014-ex-distance-star-is-taking-it-slower.html
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I'm having a hard time believing he is going to run 3:20 - 3:30. This guy has ridiculous talent. Even with the lack of training and being heavier, once he gets caught up in the race I'm predicting <3:10. Or maybe I'll pass him at the 20 mile mark, Ha.
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not bad for mile 25
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The last paragraph of the NYTimes article says it all. I have become a Bob Kennedy fan. I hope he does well, but I still hope he doesn't do too well this year, it would be nice to have run a faster marathon than a former world class runner. He sounds like a good guy right now.
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It will be fun to watch. He went from an elite to a hobbyjogger.
Not unusual at all.
Consistently Slow
I am glad he now gets the back of the pack.
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Looks like Bob went through the half at 1:43:55 on track for a 3:25 according to the web tracking.
I'll bring some closure to this thread. Bob finished in 3:26:17. Negative split, 1:43:55, 1:42:22.
ultramarathon/triathlete
Wow, good read. Thanks for posting that.
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OMG I beat Bob Kennedy