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RR - Ann Arbor Marathon 6/9 (Pics added) (Read 99 times)

LRB


    For that last portion of the race, I was feeling totally drained; at every single moment I so badly wanted to stop & walk. I never did, but it took everything I had to keep running.

    Love that!

     

    They actually changed the marathon course from last year but it is still considered challenging, so that bodes well for you in the fall.  Your pace drop off is in line with the course and for where you are as a weekend warrior.  You should expect to hold your pace a little better in four months.

     

    Moving forward, if nothing else you definitely want to get to know tempo/10k pace once you resume training.  You can incorporate those into your training without adopting an official training plan.

     

    Shout out to the DW!

    happylily


      Dave, congratulations on your PR and on digging deep! There is a definite improvement in your running and expect a huge PR come fall if you can follow some sort of plan with speedwork and you get the right conditions on race day. You will see the difference especially in the last miles, you'll feel so much stronger! But you did great this time. And your wife is such a sweetie! Having the support of a loved one on race day makes a big difference.

      PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013

              Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013

      18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010


      Hip Redux

        Executive summary: These marathon things are really hard.

         

        QFT!

         

        Great job, Dave!

         


        SheCan

          Executive summary: These marathon things are really hard

          ....

          Special kudos to DW, who based on the last experience did not want me having to drive home; she got up at 5:15 AM to drive me the 35 min to the race, then came back later with the kids to watch me cross the finish line. Often she is just kind of annoyed by my running, but when it matters, she comes through.

           

          Congratulations on your 2nd marathon, and on such a fantastic time.  I know you were shooting for under 4, but still this is a really good time, and next time, you'll get to blow it away.  Glad you were okay after the race with little to no stiffness.  And yes, spouses can be wonderful at helping us with our goals.  Sometimes I think we don't give them enough credit.  Smile Awesome you!

          Cherie

          "We do not become the people who this world needs simply by turning our backs on anyone we don’t like, trust, or deem healthy enough to be in our presence. "  ---- Shasta Nelson

            A few race pics.

             

            Here's me showing off my Run for Boston bracelet. Rockin' the Martian race shirt.

             

            Mad dash/slog across the finish line! This guy beat me by 0.3 seconds, but I still look pretty happy to be done. (Plus found out later he was not in my AG, so no prob.)

             

            Another finish line shot. I don't know what the hell that clock was doing, but I'm gonna go ahead & call that my official time.

            Dave


            SheCan

              A few race pics.

               

               

              Another finish line shot. I don't know what the hell that clock was doing, but I'm gonna go ahead & call that my official time.

               

              Haha!  You need to order that picture!

               

              LOVE YOUR MARTIAN RACE SHIRT!

              Cherie

              "We do not become the people who this world needs simply by turning our backs on anyone we don’t like, trust, or deem healthy enough to be in our presence. "  ---- Shasta Nelson


              Dad on the run.

                Great job! Nice that you PR'd plus your pacing looked a lot better than your first marathon.

                Chasing the sub 20 5K.


                delicate flower

                  Nice pics, Dave!  3:10!!  Damn impressive!  Big grin

                  <3


                  Hip Redux

                     

                    Haha!  You need to order that picture!

                     

                     

                     

                    Totally LOL

                     

                    I love that you're still smiling at the end!

                     

                    Docket_Rocket


                      Great pics. Yes, order that picture and people will believe that time!

                      Damaris

                       

                      As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

                      Fundraising Page

                      FSocks


                      KillJoyFuckStick

                        Great pics. Yes, order that picture and people will believe that time!

                         

                        Yeah, it worked really well for Paul Ryan.

                        You people have issues 

                        LRB


                          I have been unable to muster anything close to a smile at the end of my two marathons so bravo for that!

                           

                          Where is that finish, the U of M soccer field?

                          Docket_Rocket


                            I thought of him while writing it....Big grin

                             

                             

                            Yeah, it worked really well for Paul Ryan.

                            Damaris

                             

                            As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

                            Fundraising Page

                            MrNamtor


                              dave, you're a handsome son of a gun.

                               

                               

                              Don't take that the wrong way Big grin

                              happylily


                                You do look great, Dave. Smile

                                PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013

                                        Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013

                                18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010

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