Woot--first HM: DONE!

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 10/29/2006 at 1:04 PM

It's beer-thirty, now (and I did have chili and beer at the finish...how many marathons give you that?!)!!! Race was AWESOME! I *think* I even met my goal time of 2:15:00...it's gonna be REAL close. I had a bit of that numb foot issue, again, but no shin or calf pain, this time around (I would love to know what causes that foot numbness...started 2-3 miles in and lasted for about as long--lefty even joined righty in the numbness for a bit...then it eventually subsided. Odd). Beautiful course, TONS of very friendly and supportive people (I ran most of the race with the Oprah "celebrity pace team"). I will DEFINITELY be doing this next year. And maybe in 2-3 I will be doing the full mary. The wind kicked-up in the last hour or so and the last 2-3 miles were pretty brutal, especially during stretches into the wind...BUT it wasn't snowing or raining, so I'm not gonna gripe much. I lost Eryn about 4.5 miles in (I think), as she had to make a potty stop (the lines for the porta-jons at the start were long and slow-moving, so there was no time for that last-minute bladder evacuation right before the gun). But it was SO awesome to have her hubby and kids cheering me on at the finish, along with my own DH and DS. And DH brought along one of my beasty DSLR cameras, so there will be TONS of great shots of Eryn and I muggin' for the camera. Ok, I'm tired and hungry and need some beer and Krispy-Kremes. Big grin

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Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

backroadrunner

posted: 10/29/2006 at 1:57 PM
modified: 10/29/2006 at 1:58 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 10/29/2006 at 1:04 PM:

Race was AWESOME! I *think* I even met my goal time of 2:15:00...it's gonna be REAL close. k

Real close my butt, don't listen to her. She rocked! My detail oriented, obsessive compulsive child said the clock said 2:15 when she crossed & we were a couple of minutes behind the clock time, I'd guess. This was a great race, lots of fun! The race director is great, as is the staff. I'd highly recommend this race. It isn't nearly as big as the 25K in the same town in May, but still great support & great people. Modified to say that I also met my goal...I lived!! Due to some bench time, my goal was finishing alive without any focus on time.

So do not get tired and stop trying. - Hebrews 12:3

mikeymike

posted: 10/29/2006 at 2:03 PM

Congrats!

Runners run.

Wingz

posted: 10/29/2006 at 2:39 PM

Whoot! Huge congrats to both of you!!! And how awesome that you both met your goals! Big grin

Roads were made for journeys...

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 10/29/2006 at 3:30 PM

Thanks, guys! Got some pics up, kids: super-model racers

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

bas

posted: 10/29/2006 at 4:01 PM

Yesss!!! You rock, both of you! bas

52° 21' North, 4° 52' East

vicentefrijole

posted: 10/29/2006 at 4:13 PM

Awesome! Well done! Enjoy your recovery (beer)! Big grin

Pron8r

posted: 10/29/2006 at 5:18 PM

Fantastic! You should be well-pleased with your time, too! Your first half is a tremendous accomplishment. Congrats again!

My Masters (>50) Race PR's: 5K - 20:17 10K - 42:36 HM - 1:31:22 Marathon - 3:20:48

Ann-V

posted: 10/29/2006 at 5:30 PM

Congratulations for both of you.... Wondering if I will be ever ready to run so far....

Running in Belgium
Ann

2012-goals: stay injury-free, build a stable aerobic base, transition to running barefoot run barefoot as long as temperatures allow it

Run more km than I did in 2010 (45) 2009 (95) 2007 (148) 2006 (222) 2008 (234) 2011 (best year yet: 318 km)

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 10/29/2006 at 5:35 PM

Quote from Ann-V on 10/29/2006 at 5:30 PM:

Congratulations for both of you.... Wondering if I will be ever ready to run so far....

6 months ago if anyone had told me I'd complete a HM before the end of 2006 I would have told them they were nuts and then give them a smack. But I did it. If I can do it, then I see nothing standing in your way. BTW, who's the wiseass who made the Stevie Wonder comment?! Bah, I'm a bit too melanin-impaired to be compared to Mr. Wonder. Wink

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Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

backroadrunner

posted: 10/29/2006 at 7:19 PM

Did you see those pics? Could I look any worse for wear at the finish line? That was my best, "groin called me a dirty bitch again" face!! Tell your hubby thanks for catching me at my worst! Wink

So do not get tired and stop trying. - Hebrews 12:3

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 10/29/2006 at 7:30 PM

Hey, results are up! Here are mine... 2:14:35 (10:16/mile) 27 of 46 women my age 492 of 705 total runners Smile

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Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 10/29/2006 at 8:44 PM

nice one...big phat congrats to the both of you...the first one of many more no doubt...

Daddyo

@BeachesRunner

posted: 10/29/2006 at 11:31 PM

Awesome ladies - great times even with seasonal conditions! Glad to hear the great report! woo hoo...save me a beer Smile

JakeKnight

posted: 10/30/2006 at 10:26 AM

I'd really like to congratulate you! Unfortunately, I can't. The Constitution of Jake, Article 7, para. 3, clause 1 - what is commonly referred to as the "dork clause" - prohibits me from praising anyone who uses the word "woot." Please note that I do regret the constitutional limitation on my ability to congratulate you, and look forward to applauding your future, woot-free efforts.

E-mail: JakeKnight2002@aol.com
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