RunningAHEAD - Topic: Anybody Else Here Doing Chicago? (page 2)

OnceADCV

posted: 10/8/2008 at 2:13 PM

The big number of me is the dewpoint. If it stays in the 50s it would be OK. This is definitely not optimal conditions though... I leave for Chicago tomorrow...

heelgrad92

posted: 10/8/2008 at 3:07 PM

Quote from kcam on 10/8/2008 at 12:58 PM:

Heelgrad: I have a good feeling you're gonna get that BQ time. I ran Chicago last year as well but couldn't muster better than 3:44 in that heat (and I was almost out for the count when it was over). And I was trained well enough to run 3:15 in good weather. To prove it I came back and ran the Silicon Valley Marathon 4 weeks later in 3:14. Run a smart race and good luck to you and all the other Chicago runners.

Thanks for the encouraging words. I think it is amazing you could come back 4 weeks later and post that kind of time, and it gives me an idea of how much the heat affected my performance last year. I have trained exactly the same way as I did last year, and I feel really good, so I have a reasonable shot at the elusive BQ.

Addie

posted: 10/8/2008 at 3:57 PM

Quote from JK219 on 10/5/2008 at 12:07 PM:

I'll be there. I will be in the open corral hoping for under 5 hours. It's my 1st time running Chicago. but my 3rd marathon.

My third also, first Chicago. I'm flying out of St. Louis Friday morning...I'm very, very nervous. My last two races were teeny-tiny compared to the massive amount of runners in Chicago.

"If you run 100 miles a week, you can eat anything you want - Why? Because (a) you'll burn all the calories you consume, (b) you deserve it, and (c) you'll be injured soon and back on a restricted diet anyway." ~ Don Kardong

mrakers

posted: 10/8/2008 at 8:32 PM

Anyone know bib numbers so we can try to keep up with you guys on Sunday? I know I'm a geek who loves to pay attention....

protoplasm72

posted: 10/8/2008 at 9:19 PM

Quote from mrakers on 10/8/2008 at 8:32 PM:

Anyone know bib numbers so we can try to keep up with you guys on Sunday? I know I'm a geek who loves to pay attention....

Yeah, as of now I'm planning on biking down and watching from somewhere between mile 7 and 8. I can register for text messages and get an update at the 10k mark when someone is coming so I know to hold my HTFU sign up Big grin

Assuming I find a way to carry it on a bike. I'll probably start heading down towards the finish line by 9:15 though so I can see the elites finish.

Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose; it's how drunk you get. -- Homer Simpson

heelgrad92

posted: 10/9/2008 at 7:05 AM

Quote from mrakers on 10/8/2008 at 8:32 PM:

Anyone know bib numbers so we can try to keep up with you guys on Sunday? I know I'm a geek who loves to pay attention....

Mine is 3063.

Frank4

posted: 10/9/2008 at 11:42 AM
modified: 10/9/2008 at 11:42 AM

Quote from protoplasm72 on 10/8/2008 at 9:19 PM:

Yeah, as of now I'm planning on biking down and watching from somewhere between mile 7 and 8. I can register for text messages and get an update at the 10k mark when someone is coming so I know to hold my HTFU sign up Assuming I find a way to carry it on a bike. I'll probably start heading down towards the finish line by 9:15 though so I can see the elites finish.

My bib numbers is 2622. If you're down between mile 7 and 8, I will look for the HTFU sign in there someplace. Should be there between 8:50 and 9:00, depending on how long it takes to get across the start. My daughter will be watching at about mile 8 1/2, so that will give me something else to look forward to. You should have someone else run that sign down to about mile 23...that's probably the time that a lot of us are going to need it! Big grin

Addie

posted: 10/9/2008 at 11:48 AM

Quote from mrakers on 10/8/2008 at 8:32 PM:

Anyone know bib numbers so we can try to keep up with you guys on Sunday? I know I'm a geek who loves to pay attention....

If you're looking for something to do after lunch, I'll still be out on the course. Smile

My bib is 34899. Can't miss me - I'll be in a bright orange World Vision jersey.

"If you run 100 miles a week, you can eat anything you want - Why? Because (a) you'll burn all the calories you consume, (b) you deserve it, and (c) you'll be injured soon and back on a restricted diet anyway." ~ Don Kardong

protoplasm72

posted: 10/9/2008 at 12:45 PM

Quote from Frank4 on 10/9/2008 at 11:42 AM:

You should have someone else run that sign down to about mile 23...that's probably the time that a lot of us are going to need it!

Maybe you'll see me down there too. Just don't tell my physical therapist about my plans for a 50+ mile day on the bike Big grin

Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose; it's how drunk you get. -- Homer Simpson

tcoyle

posted: 10/9/2008 at 5:45 PM

Mine is 18896. Should be a great day. Hope everyone has a good race.

beatlemaniac

Outside Lane

posted: 10/9/2008 at 6:45 PM

I'm not running it but my younger brother is. He is trying to BQ. He ran 3:30 a couple of years ago and needs a 3:20. He's my inspiration. Maybe I will try next year - did my first HM this year....

See how they run...

tampamark

posted: 10/9/2008 at 9:18 PM

my bib number is 6177

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heelgrad92

posted: 10/10/2008 at 4:54 PM

Quote from Frank4 on 10/9/2008 at 11:42 AM:

My bib numbers is 2622. If you're down between mile 7 and 8, I will look for the HTFU sign in there someplace. Should be there between 8:50 and 9:00, depending on how long it takes to get across the start. My daughter will be watching at about mile 8 1/2, so that will give me something else to look forward to. You should have someone else run that sign down to about mile 23...that's probably the time that a lot of us are going to need it!

That is some serious resilience you have after just running a marathon three weeks ago. This race is starting to heat up a bit, though nothing like last year. Highs in the upper 70's predicted, with starting time temps in the low 60's. Stay in the shade and don't be afraid to dump water on your head even early in the race. They have 20 aid stations now so there should be plenty.

Marcus L S

The Greatest of All Time

posted: 10/10/2008 at 8:12 PM

Bib # 1521 Start corral A Predicted finishing time: Sometime on Sunday.

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rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 10/11/2008 at 9:48 AM

Good luck everyone. Looks like it is going to be unseasonably warm again tomorrow, but not quite as bad as last year's blazingly brutal race.

Rick
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