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houston marathon report (Read 411 times)

    I am a recent migrant from coolrunning. Last year was my first at Houston. I ran a 3:55. I ran San Antonio in November and did a 3:44. I had hoped to BQ at SA but the heat got me at mile 22. My BQ is 3:30 for 2008 and 3:35 for 2009. We had great weather Sunday. I went out with the 3:30 pacer. I was able to stay with him until mile 23. We had banked about two minutes so I was still on track for 3:30. At mile 25 I got bad hamstring cramps which blew my 3:30 but was able to limp in for a 3:32:46. I'm going to Boston next year!

    crb81 2008 goals sub-20 5k, sub-43 10k, 1:35 half, 3:20 marathon

      Well done. Congratulations on earning a spot in Boston. I hope to be there myself.
        Congrats on your BQ!

        Vim

          Great job in Houston! Onward to Boston. My niece ran it last year and she laughed that she spent a fortune on Boston marathon gear. Worth it she said. KMS
            Thanks guys, I have already scheduled my relief vet for week of April 20, 2009. Wife and I plan to sightsee the days after the race.

            crb81 2008 goals sub-20 5k, sub-43 10k, 1:35 half, 3:20 marathon