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Slimbo,
Thanks looks like a very nice run, are you running it?
Flight times and length of flight looks would turn into a 4 day travel which may be a bit much that close to the holidays.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it Great!
Slimbo, Thanks looks like a very nice run, are you running it? Flight times and length of flight looks would turn into a 4 day travel which may be a bit much that close to the holidays.
I booked the hotel ... haven't signed up for the race yet nor booked flights -- could cancel the hotel a week out without penalty. See how the next 2 weeks go with running ... then the delicate task of sharing my intentions with the DW -- have a feeling it will go over like a lead balloon. [Out Friday and back Sunday = 3 days]
2012= under-goaled
Skeeter,
Thanks ... Seeing you Gut out Erie was one a driving factor that kept me going the last 6 miles. Could not really stop and/or walk since some mean guy would not let you
Know what you mean about the lead balloon thing with DW, mine has been on the "I don't think you should do these anymore" kick so will wait at least till I can walk normally before springing another potential marathon. Costs and times are looking real good for Rocket City, Can get Flight/Hotel 2 nights /Car 2 days for like $370. Probably still need 3 days as no late flights out to ctown on Saturday. Tuscon looked like it would be a lot more $$ for me.
Maybe that could be an alternative for you if the lead balloon sinks with the Tuscon idea? I think a handfull of other RAers will be there based on Fall Marathon thread.
I look my best blurry!
Love your mile by mile!
I thought of you, Buckeye, Sat at mile 12 of my half. I just want you to know that I made it! You actually encouraged me very much. Thanks!
Could nutrition/hydration be a factor?
I thought about that and although possible, I don't think major factor, as it started way to soon @ mile 10. Although I might have consumed a little less than should, still more than I normally did in 10 milers and halfs raced in much warmer weather (Aug /Sep) and at faster paces.
Glad to hear that ... when you had posted question about if ready to run I thought you were looking ahead a bit in the next few months, not running out and racing the half a few days later
Good Job on your First, just think if you actually planned to race it more than 2 days in advance.