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Finally Qualified for Boston--Thanks my old CR friends and new RA friends (Read 907 times)

Millers37


Old Running Guy!

    posted: 2/3/2008 at 7:46 PM
    Hey, great job on qualifying, you will enjoy the 'Boston Experience'. I qualified in '93 and ran in '94 and it was an awsome race. I turned 65 in 2007 and have enjoyed one of my best years running and won my age group in a lot of small races. I also finished 4th out of 76 in my age group in The Crim, which is a great 10 mile race in Flint, Michigan in August. Congrats again.


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    Lifesabeach


      posted: 2/3/2008 at 7:58 PM
      Congrats Nick!!! I'm SO happy for you!

      Jennifer mm#1231

      eliz4015


        posted: 2/3/2008 at 8:31 PM
        Go, Nick, go, nick, go, nick! You ROCK! Well done! Thanks for sharing your wisdom at CR and now here and for letting us vicariously celebrate your wonderful accomplishment. Can't wait for your Boston race report. I was getting a little discouraged after over analyzing the logs of my 22-month running career yesterday. Thanks for bringing me back to the reality that I'm still a baby in terms of the number of years I hope to be running. Eliz

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        invisible


          posted: 2/3/2008 at 8:45 PM
          Congrats Nick.
          90 percent of the game is not giving up.
          PowerOfQ


          Think Whirled Peas

            posted: 2/3/2008 at 9:00 PM
            Congrats! Enjoy Boston, you certainly earned it!

            Just because running is simple does not mean it is easy.

             

            Relentless. Forward. Motion. <repeat>

            btb1490


              posted: 2/3/2008 at 9:37 PM
              Yay Nick!! So will it be Boston '08 or '09?
              Long Run Nick


                posted: 2/3/2008 at 10:10 PM
                Quote from btb1490 on 2/3/2008 at 9:37 PM:
                Yay Nick!! So will it be Boston '08 or '09?
                Not real sure. I must admit that back in 1978 I went and ran Boston as a bandit. I had a number made that said "Too Slow". It took me 7 minutes to get to the starting line. Ran a 3:51--second marathon. It was really a thrill. It was all about qualifying for me. My age grade time was a 3:10---that is 6 minutes faster than my '85 marathon PR. SWEET. Thanks to all for the kudos. My facial cheeks are sore from smiling all day. I won't comment on the other cheeks. Wink Nick
                turboterie1


                  posted: 2/3/2008 at 10:50 PM
                  Way to go Nick! I hope I'm still kickin it like you when I get there. You're a great inspiration.
                  Finished my first marathon 1-13-2008 in 6:03:37 at P.F. Chang's in Phoenix. PR in San Antonio RnR 5:45:58!!!!!! on 11-16-08 The only thing that has ever made any difference in my running is running. Goal: Break 2:30 in the HM this year Jay Benson Tri (place in Athena category) 5-10-09
                  run_like_a_girl


                  Big Chicken!

                    posted: 2/4/2008 at 4:45 AM
                    Nick, YOU ROCK!! Recently, when asked about heroes by my kids, I mentioned you (among others, along with why real people make better heroes than cartoon characters). You inspire people to want to be more like you. You inspire people to try their best. You just rock! Congratulations on your BQ! Now, take a few days off and bask in the glory.
                    Kris C Running away from the couch one mile at a time!
                    rvelich


                    Another Passion

                      posted: 2/4/2008 at 7:34 AM
                      Well done, Nick! Congratulations on the BQ! Big grin

                      Rick
                      "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
                      "I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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                      Freerunner


                        posted: 2/4/2008 at 8:23 AM
                        AWESOME JOB NICK!!! Shocked Shocked Congrats!
                        Dave23


                          posted: 2/4/2008 at 8:24 AM
                          Good for you. Congratulations.
                          charismama


                            posted: 2/4/2008 at 11:46 AM
                            Wow Nick! Congrats!!!!!!! Big grin
                            BadDawg


                              posted: 2/4/2008 at 11:49 AM
                              So there IS still hope for me, I can dream of a BQ. I only have 60,000 miles to catch up to you, should be a piece of cake. Wink Congrats Nick, that is absolutely fantastic. Smile

                              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.

                              Joe.


                              jfa

                                posted: 2/4/2008 at 11:52 AM
                                Way To GO NICK!!! Big grin That's truly awesome!!! Cool

                                 

                                 

                                 

                                 

                                 

                                 

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