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divechief
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 posted Mar-12-2007 11:41 AM
   
The best of times, The worst of timesFirst let me say, I know rasmussenmp’s RR will be worth waiting for It was great meeting him and runrwife  I’m looking forward to his relocation to the PNW, His move will be Virginia’s loss and Seattle’s gain. I hadn’t run for the week leading up to this race. I had some very minor niggles after my last hard runs, a stiff back and threats of PF for my first couple steps in the morning. My only goal was to finish standing up, and hopefully to break 4 hours. Still this was a 20 mile training run for me, so I didn’t really care what happened the last 6 miles as long as I didn’t die. Obligatory fashion report, Khaki running hat, Rudy Project racing red shades, White Seattle running company T-shirt, race ready pocket shorts, and......... shoes. The good:
the weather was perfect, as the sun came up, it warmed up to 50+ and sunny. Wind was maybe 10 MPH, but we changed directions often so it wasn’t a big deal. The first 12 miles had several scenic out and backs. A chance to spy the faster runners in front and a chance enjoy the scenery. I loped along keeping an easy steady 8:40 or so. The last 14 or so was a 7 mile out and back through the Maryland country side with the wind in our face on the way out and slightly uphill. This part of the run was on a moderately busy highway but the shoulder was huge. The last 7 miles was downhill with the wind at our back  This was the easiest marathon I’ve run, no issues, I finished in about 3:53. This gives me lots of confidence for having an enjoyable Boston. I now just have to start my ©Recovery/Taper as I prepare for the next endevor. The Bad:
As may have been noticed in another thread. I had planned on meeting Arf at this race. She took a bad fall the day before we were scheduled to fly out. The Doctor told her no flying. What’s even worse is she won’t be able to run for a while  I was REALLY tempted to bag this race but Arf wouldn’t hear of it, and I think it would have made her feel worse (if that’s possible) so I ran it with a cloud over me, but with heeling vibes being sent out to the ultra goddess with every step I ran. Dave
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perchcreek
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posted Mar-12-2007 12:11 PM
Dave... Great job on your "training run". That worked out great as you prepare for Boston. Thanks for the photo, nice jackets So sorry to hear of Arf's injury <<<Arf>>>. I'm sure your 26.2 miles of healing vibes helped her. Hope your PF is better. I have some of that too... very annoying in the morning. Steve
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hollys4874
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posted Mar-12-2007 12:15 PM
Wow - nicely done! You make it sound so easy. That was a tough break for Arf, but I agree with Perch, those healing vibes will surely find her. Nice photo!------------------
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huskydon
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posted Mar-12-2007 12:15 PM
Mr Chief,Congrats on an impressive "training run". Sounds like you are definitely rounding into shape for Boston. We are all envious. Huskydon
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flkjr52
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posted Mar-12-2007 12:22 PM
Nice race and RR Dave,
Awfull that Arf couldn't make the trip but I'm sure she feels better knowing how well you did.Take care of that PF. I had a bad case that took 18 months to clear up. Stretching has worked for me and I just caught a new stretch where you pull your toes back while you stretch you ankle back. (Looks to be similar to the PF sock routine). Good luck as you taper for Boston and well done! Fran
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Ileneforward
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posted Mar-12-2007 12:42 PM
A wonderful but bittersweet report. You are certainly smart to keep an eye on any niggles, and it seems from this 'easy' marathon that you are doing a good job and will have a great Boston. Are you a Marathon Maniac yet? You sure seem to be traveling and running a lot of them.Congratulations!
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ajhjc
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posted Mar-12-2007 01:10 PM
Nice matching jackets! Were they from the marathon?Have fun in Boston! Hugs to arfley.
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divechief
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posted Mar-12-2007 01:40 PM
Thanks all,
Ilene, this race qualifies me for the Maniacs, just waiting to hear back from them,
AJ, those jackets are from the 2006 Boston Marathon.
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Sans Souci
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posted Mar-12-2007 01:50 PM
Well done, divechief! I'm sorry to have to join you and perchcreek with the annoying PF thing right now. But we'll be fine for Boston ... right?Great to hear the training is going well.
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Soundrunner1012
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posted Mar-12-2007 01:59 PM
Nicely done, Dave! Some training run, indeed! Nice photo. So sorry to hear about Arf What's with the touch of PF going around?  Perchcreek and SS, too? And mine -- just a touch that has comes and goes, reminding me once a week or so it's not quite ready to leave just yet. Thank goodness not too much longer until Boston. Look forward to seeing you there, if not on sooner at Myrtle Edwards.
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tselbs
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posted Mar-12-2007 02:41 PM
Very nice "training run", dive. You met your goal very nicely. It's too bad about arf. Hopefully, everyones "healing vibes" will help. It was nice you got to see rasmussenmp, too.TomS ------------------
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Elaine3112
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posted Mar-12-2007 03:43 PM
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Great training run and I'm in awe of anyone who says 'that was the easiest marathon' wow! Sorry to hear about arf and the healing vibes are winging there way accross the pond!
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cajohnson5
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posted Mar-12-2007 04:00 PM
I am sorry to hear so many of you are struggling with PF. Dave, nice jacket. Thanks for posting the pix. Let us know when you are an official maniac. I long for the day when I can run a 'training run' of 20 + 6.2 in under 4 hours. Congratulations, and good running in Boston. cj
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MarkGuy
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posted Mar-12-2007 04:05 PM
Divechief, nice jacket and nice training run. Be careful with that PF during your taper. Looks like you'll be all set for Boston. BTW, what do you buy as a souvenir when you already have the jacket?  Mark
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tallrunner
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posted Mar-12-2007 04:39 PM
Great run Divechief...I look forward to meeting you in Boston. Keep up the training. Tall
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FlyingFinn
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posted Mar-12-2007 06:10 PM
Congratulations, divechief. It's too bad Arf could not be there. You certainly met your goal, and QED. Congratulations on your Maniac status as well. FF
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rasmussenmp
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posted Mar-12-2007 06:31 PM
Dave, who's that handsome devil standing next to you? Ohh wait, I know who he is.
Seriously, We enjoyed meeting you and can't wait to run with you again. Congrats on a well run race. You will have a ball again at Boston. You have to show us the Pink Door when we get out to the Great Northwest.------------------
Good running!!!
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winejunky
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posted Mar-12-2007 06:40 PM
The easiest marathon you've ever run.....I sure hope those are the words you use in Boston!! Great job Divechief!
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Tetsujin30
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posted Mar-12-2007 08:59 PM
Dave - for a guy who didn’t do much more than one, if that, marathon a year for the last year or two (and didn’t even run at all before that), a giant yay on such a hugh accomplishment of becoming a marathon maniac with your Jan/Feb/March marathons (and more in May/June/July, etc.), especially getting to dedicate Potomac will to the DL’ed ultra-goddess. Hope she recovers fast or I'll do the same in Yakima.
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lioness1
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posted Mar-12-2007 09:55 PM
Great race, Dave!And wow! it's my fantasy to someday use "3:53" and "easy" in the same sentence describing my marathon, but I think I'll win the 100 million dollar power ball first. So sorry to hear Arf was hurt... more healing vibes from me too... <<<<<Arf>>>>>>
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smpankowski
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posted Mar-13-2007 06:41 AM
Thank you for the fashion report. The race sounds great as well. Sending healing vibes to Arf.------------------
Blessings along the journey, SteveP My User Profile
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Coastwalker
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posted Mar-13-2007 07:01 AM
Hi Dave,The "good" seems pretty good - a well-run race, and it seems like it was a terrifice final confidence-booster for Boston (if only those niggles will go away...). The "bad" is disheartening - Arf's fall sounds like it was pretty nasty. I hope she'll be OK. I'll be thinking of her on my workouts, and looking forward to her return. Good luck in Boston! Jay
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rosecoloredglasses
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posted Mar-13-2007 07:55 AM
Hi Chief of Dives.Thanks for writing this report. It brought back fond memories of our Lower Potomac River Marathon 2005 experience. I had forgotten that the last miles are downhill. Now I remember feeling the best I've ever felt during the last part of a marathon at that one. Glad you went. You are right. Arf would NOT be happy if you had missed the race. Good running.
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Tramps
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posted Mar-13-2007 08:17 AM
Nice race. You do make it sound easy. Best of luck in Boston!
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arf 1
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posted Mar-14-2007 10:08 AM
I am so proud of you and knew you could easily break 4 hours! Congrats on a great race and see what you can do on a good nights sleep and no wine? So, so sorry I couldn't be there to cheer you and Mike on and meet Sue. Recover well and have fun in Boston, you and I will run together again soon. arf P.S. TO ALL MY BOOMER BUDDIES ..... Thanks SO much for all the healing vibes....they are definitely working!
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