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mikeymike

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:09 PM

Damn. The marathon. You just never know. I kinda figured it was something like that. Maybe it's too soon for this to be funny but when I posted to wish you good luck yesterday I almost said, "Good luck. Don't poop your pants." Alas. I wouldn't blame you if you jumped into CMM in three weeks. And I wouldn't blame you if you didn't run a marathon until next fall. You're at a different level now and if you want you can smash a whole bunch of PR's at a whole bunch of distances this year, whether you run CMM or not. So you got that going for you. Which is nice.

Len

Damn Yankee

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:10 PM

Quote from tuf_aint_enough on 4/6/2008 at 7:29 PM:

For what it's worth, I think it takes a lot more toughness to gut out and finish a marathon in the situation you described than it does to DNF.

Agreed. Gool luck at CMM!

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. Carl Bard

Casa

S&M Collector

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:12 PM

Quote from Casa on 4/6/2008 at 8:07 PM:

I agree with Marcus, any finish is betterthan a DNF.

Just want to stress that this is just my opinion when I think about whether I should keep going or DNF it. I appreciate thunder's insight and find it educational. and I could be wrong and have possibly gotten myself into trouble by wanting to get the finish time. At any rate, just entering and being out there attempting to run a marathon is a feat in itself.

Come across any cool medals lately?

ThunderV2

New chapter forthcoming

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:15 PM

Quote from Casa on 4/6/2008 at 8:12 PM:

Just want to stress that this is just my opinion when I think about whether I should keep going or DNF it. I appreciate thunder's insight and find it educational. and I could be wrong and have possibly gotten myself into trouble by wanting to get the finish time. At any rate, just entering and being out there attempting to run a marathon is a feat in itself.

Ha! So says the man with two broken legs! Wink

I don't mind other's opions on this at all. It's totally an individual thing. I agree that for most/some people gutting it out is harder. I totally get that. That's just not the case for me. It's hard to admit to myself that I've failed BEFORE you get to the finish line. I'd rather just push on and keep wallowing in my own mysery than to accept defeat. Accepting it on your own hurts much worse than having someone else (the clock/finish line) tell you that you've failed.

Time for the relaunch. Stay tuned....

Marcus L S

The Greatest of All Time

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:31 PM

Quote from Casa on 4/6/2008 at 8:07 PM:

Greetings from Peoria, IL. They have a riverboat casino!

You're in my old neck of the woods. I went to high school in Washington, IL, which is right up the hill from the Riverboat. What the hell are you doing in Peoria? Sorry dude. I am really sorry.

all you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be

Obesity is a disease. Yes, a disease where nothing tastes bad...except salads.

Ileneforward

Imaginary Space Filler

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:35 PM

I dread having those GI issues in a race, I hope you always avoid them in future. It does make a great 26+ mile training run for your next marathon. Smile

"Life is short...Running makes it seem longer." - Baron Hansen

"An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises." ~ Mae West

Marcus L S

The Greatest of All Time

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:40 PM

Quote from Casa on 4/6/2008 at 8:07 PM:

I agree with Marcus, any finish is betterthan a DNF.

I didn't mean to come across like a hard-ass when I wrote that. But I have a pretty hard-ass military background (Airborne Ranger and ho-aah shit like that) and you just did not quit anything, ever. It was beat in me and I was brainwashed, for better or worse. Had Candice walked off the course given what she was going through, I wouldn't have thought less of her, but deep down inside...I am glad she finished. So, Candice...you're as hard as woodpecker lips. Sorry. That's just how I am.

all you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be

Obesity is a disease. Yes, a disease where nothing tastes bad...except salads.

willamona

Hawt and sexy

posted: 4/6/2008 at 8:49 PM

Ok, back from my long run. That totally blows girl. But at least you know it is fixable. I say redo in a few weeks.

I'm touching your pants.

PWL

posted: 4/6/2008 at 9:04 PM

Sorry to hear it Candice. That must be frustrating as hell. Congrats for going balls to the walls and finishing. It's been said before, I'll repeat it--the marathon is a dirty whore. I vote for going to CMM and busting out the BQ. Angry

"I would never die for my beliefs, because I might be wrong."--Bertrand Russell

TanyaS

Nice Ass!

posted: 4/6/2008 at 9:29 PM

Quote from willamona on 4/6/2008 at 8:49 PM:

That totally blows girl. But at least you know it is fixable. I say redo in a few weeks.

Hey Candice, I agree with Willamona too. I'm really sorry about this one, but you are physically ready for CMM. Mentally, you decide. I've seen you race, and you have it! It's just a matter of time.

39,500 Miles Later

pRED

Rule #15

posted: 4/6/2008 at 9:42 PM

Candice, I am so disappointed to hear the bad news. I was looking forward all day to a great report. But it's good to hear you were on pace and feeling confident before Mother Nature's blow. You can and will accomplish the goal. Keep your head up kid.

Ricky

—our ability to perform up to our physiological potential in a race is determined by whether or not we truly psychologically believe that what we are attempting is realistic. Anton Krupicka

ThunderV2

New chapter forthcoming

posted: 4/6/2008 at 10:25 PM
modified: 4/6/2008 at 10:26 PM

Quote from Marcus L S on 4/6/2008 at 8:40 PM:

I didn't mean to come across like a hard-ass when I wrote that. But I have a pretty hard-ass military background (Airborne Ranger and ho-aah shit like that) and you just did not quit anything, ever. It was beat in me and I was brainwashed, for better or worse. Had Candice walked off the course given what she was going through, I wouldn't have thought less of her, but deep down inside...I am glad she finished. So, Candice...you're as hard as woodpecker lips. Sorry. That's just how I am.

I think this illistrates my point exactly. How hard would it be to go against everything you've been taught and trained to do....and quit? Pretty F'n hard....maybe harder then going on and finishing. Or maybe that's just me. Big grin

Time for the relaunch. Stay tuned....

Mississippi

posted: 4/6/2008 at 10:32 PM
modified: 4/6/2008 at 10:32 PM

Just like everyone else, I'm sorry to hear that this happened. The human body doesn't always play fairly!! You kept on going, which is amazing. You've got a lot of talent and a whole lot of determination to boot! You'll get another chance and you'll BQ - but you already know that. Yes

willamona

Hawt and sexy

posted: 4/6/2008 at 10:42 PM

I just feel awful for you girl. Steamtown was my first official BQ attempt, but everything that could have gone wrong did. The weather was nasty, I fell, I lost my gels, etc. At mile 18 I understood why people quit mid-marathon, I felt awful. My solution was to go back to the drawing board and try again this spring (well, after pacing a friend to a PR in late Oct.). We will see. It's just a goal after all. You will feel better in a couple of days.

I'm touching your pants.

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 4/6/2008 at 10:46 PM

Quote from Candice S. on 4/6/2008 at 7:20 PM:

I don't wish to share information except to say that it was similar to what happened to Dave Milner. He even wrote an article about it. Trent you can feel free to post a link.

Everyone Poops

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

2000 miles of dating 35000 yr olds

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