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perchcreek

i'm lovin' it... MM#1949

posted: 5/26/2008 at 12:43 PM

Great race Tall!!! Congratulations on the 2:52.. that's awesome! Is L buying dinner? Steve

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The Jogger

posted: 5/26/2008 at 12:44 PM

Tall, you are one storm trooper. Just think how you were talking a couple of days ago with tummy trouble and then you go out and do this, on front of the family. Excellent Roy

Twocat

posted: 5/26/2008 at 12:55 PM

Great read. Very well done! As to why you are now ahead of L. I have a theory. I could never beat my TP (also a women) until we started training together. We both got faster, I just more so. I think there are two parts. One is that you train "better" with a regular partner. Two is that women are waaaaay better pacers than guys. So if you run with them early on in a race you actually end up doing better than you ever thought possible overall. That has been true for me in several of the races we have started off together. Anyway, again a great read about a great race. Also, congratulations to Liz on her first place AG finish.

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enkephalin

posted: 5/26/2008 at 4:58 PM

I was tense the whole time reading that report!! Well done. You really know how to push through the pain and I find that very inspiring. I am glad the race went so well and it seems you have found the perfect training partner! Must be neat to be so far up the pack to see the Kenyan women! Now....time to relax??

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Franc59

Half Fanatic #36

posted: 5/27/2008 at 3:31 PM

Very impressive result!! I can't even imagine running that fast for a mile ...now a marathon..!! Congratulations!! Francesca

JimHowe

posted: 5/27/2008 at 4:14 PM

Great race, Tall You are Canada's answer to Craig Mottram! You tower over those other marathoners the way he does while running with the African's on the track. Congratulations

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tselbs

posted: 5/27/2008 at 6:29 PM

Fantastic job, Tall. Both you and L deserve a big congratulations. It's an extra bonus that your parents and daughters were there to see you. TomS

SteveP

posted: 5/27/2008 at 7:43 PM

Tall, great RR!!!! Decent weather, fellowship, family and "L". Not to mention a kick @$$ time!Sweet! If I were run a marathon in heaven, it would be the race you had. . . . . . Except maybe everone was nekkid.

SteveP

rbbmoose

posted: 5/29/2008 at 7:34 AM

Great run, tall one. - I was waiting for this report, but have been offline for a while. Sounds like you finished strong despite stomach problems - its great to see your training come together. Great pics - you look strong and relaxed.... I expect the sub 2:50 will come for you - its hard to say how low you can go given your determination and durability. Ray

hopeful4ever

Mr. Chip & Mizz Rizzo

posted: 5/29/2008 at 2:45 PM

Great job Tall! You are amazing and obviously in peak condition to run so well right after a sickness. Love the photo's - Liz is a beauty. Congratulations!! ~Mary

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charleygross

Manchild

posted: 5/29/2008 at 6:24 PM

Tall, I feel like I know, virtually anyway, a running celebrity. 2:52!!!! You're incredible!!! Congratulations!!! Chris

Holly S.

Marathon Maniac #957

posted: 5/30/2008 at 1:52 PM

Wait a minute - you told your girls to look for you at 2:52:30 and then you came in right at 2:52:30? Wow! Talk about reaching your goal SPOT ON! Amazing race, Tall, but then, you are such an amazing runner. I was worried that your last-minute virus was going to ruin your race, but you sailed right over that obstacle with flying colors. Excellent race and report!

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