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posted: 2/23/2008 at 1:18 AM |
| Quote from modal on 2/22/2008 at 10:54 PM: I need a pep-talk!
I remember seeing you at Lake Benbrook Half (OK, OK, truth be told, I remember seeing you pull away from me at Benbrook and leaving me in your dust). You're going to have a great race. Just remember, when the going gets tough, "Suck it up, buttercup!" |
"Long-distance runners have to be very strange people. You have to really want to do it. You don't have to win or beat someone, you just have to get through the thing. That's the sense of victory. The sense of self-worth."
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 2:48 AM |
| Quote from modal on 2/22/2008 at 9:47 PM: streeetch, What you in for? Or are you going to see how you feel tomorrow morn?
I am going to try and get to the Worthington around 6:30-6:45.
I might bring my camera along so I can get a picture for JK.
i'm in for the marathon. yellow bib #761. will try to make worthington. wife is supposed to see me at cvs drug store @ mile 6.5 and then albertsons @ mile 19.5. hopefully she won't get lost. |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 3:18 AM
modified: 2/23/2008 at 3:57 AM |
Ed - Thanks for the cheer! Hopefully your saying will do us all some good.
Streetch - good to hear you are in! Hopefully we will see you at the meet up or during the race.
JK - Definitely pumped and started my patented Ravioli and Marlboro Light tapering process about thirty minutes ago.
Lynn - Good luck at Cross Timbers! I thought I saw some where you are doing the 50 miler? I will keep that in mind when I get tired late in the race for some self-HTFU motivation!
Steve - I'll try to follow your advice. Would letting the finish line photographer know that I think he is "number one" be appropriate?
Modal - I think Lynn and Marshall gave you a fantastic pep talk. The only thing I have to add - is do the same thing you did in your last half - only for twice as long. You'll do fine.
I'm yellow bib #147. Good luck to all and hope to see you tomorrow!
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Your monkey gives me the creeps. - andahuff
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 3:59 AM |
| Quote from Bonkin on 2/23/2008 at 3:18 AM:
JK - Definitely pumped and started my patented Ravioli and Marlboro Light tapering process about thirty minutes ago.
I approve. But keep it to no more than 2 packs and do some light stretching while you smoke. All the ravioli you can eat. Carbo-loading and all that.
Run like the wind like Jessica Alba is waiting at the finish line with a case of beer and some bikinis she wants to try on for you.
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 4:23 AM
modified: 2/23/2008 at 4:33 AM |
Just polished off the 6 pack of Bass Pale Ale; switching to water. I'm nervous and excited. I should have bought more beer.
MTA-
My half marathon will be run in the memory of Senior Cpl. Victor Lozada of the Dallas Police Dept. |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 4:53 AM |
good luck everyone!! i'm sad with myself for backing out on cowtown training.
kudos to you len...what a sad tragedy.
have a FANTASTIC run everyone!!! i'll be looking forward to race reports! |
| Brand new runner!
1st race: Cowtown Marathon 10K 2/24/07 1:09:32
Hope River Run 8K 50:45
Run to Joe's 5K 29:54
Zoo Run Run 10K 1:01:08
White Rock Half 12/09/07 2:27:50
Next??? Still looking. |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 4:59 AM |
Can't sleep. Hate that pre-race excitement/anxiety.
Good luck, everyone! |
"Long-distance runners have to be very strange people. You have to really want to do it. You don't have to win or beat someone, you just have to get through the thing. That's the sense of victory. The sense of self-worth."
~Ted Corbitt |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 11:36 AM
modified: 2/23/2008 at 11:36 AM |
| Quote from Len on 2/23/2008 at 4:23 AM: Just polished off the 6 pack of Bass Pale Ale; switching to water. I'm nervous and excited. I should have bought more beer.
Fort Worth Running Club is having a post race party over at Rahr Brewery from 3pm to 6pm just incase you don't like post half marathon shopping  |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 4:32 PM |
That was fun. Sorry I missed the meet, I didn't make it downtown until 7. I was wearing an orange tee over black cold gear...
Going to post a quick report. |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 6:16 PM |
| Quote from JakeKnight on 2/23/2008 at 3:59 AM:
Run like the wind like Jessica Alba is waiting at the finish line with a case of beer and some bikinis she wants to try on for you.
Ahhh, so you're into pregnant bellies in bikinis, eh? |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 8:05 PM |
The meetup just was mbk, bonkin, and myself.
I finished a little over 5 hours and am happy I completed it even if I had to do some run walking.
I had a little breakdown for several miles after mile 17. The balls of my feet started aching, knees felt like they wanted to bend the other way, and my hands swelled up. I had some guts were upset for a little bit too.
My initial pains after my first half were more substantial then this marathon. Happy to report at the moment I don't really have any stomach issues will see how the recovery goes.
I write a TMI report later . |
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 8:16 PM |
Quote from modal on 2/23/2008 at 8:05 PM:The meetup just was mbk, bonkin, and myself. I finished a little over 5 hours and am happy I completed it even if I had to do some run walking. I had a little breakdown for several miles after mile 17. The balls of my feet started aching, knees felt like they wanted to bend the other way, and my hands swelled up. I had some guts were upset for a little bit too. My initial pains after my first half were more substantial then this marathon. Happy to report at the moment I don't really have any stomach issues will see how the recovery goes. I write a TMI report later .
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Your monkey gives me the creeps. - andahuff
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posted: 2/23/2008 at 10:04 PM |
| Quote from Bonkin on 2/23/2008 at 8:16 PM: Fanstastic, Modal! You are now a marathoner!
I second that! Good job HTFUing. Look forward to a more complete report.
I finished the 50k in 5:34. I hit the wall around 23 and had to walk more than I wanted. The first half went exactly as planned, just need to work on my endurance. But I finished and actually feel very good (no major aches or pains, no blisters). Hard to believe it was about 38 when I started and the clock said 60 about 20 minutes before I finished. My shirt is crispy with sweat and salt.
Good seeing you guys before the race.
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"Long-distance runners have to be very strange people. You have to really want to do it. You don't have to win or beat someone, you just have to get through the thing. That's the sense of victory. The sense of self-worth."
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