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Topic: Another Dismal Swamp Stomp Report - I BROKE 2:00 |
mamaruns
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 posted Apr-15-2007 04:00 PM
  
I BROKE 2:00!!!!! My previous PR was 2:02:53Just the Facts, Mam ~ 1:57:59.25 official chip time Watch timing mats
mile 1 - 8:49
mile 2 - 8:33
mile 3 - 8:44 26:09 8:43/mile
mile 4 - 8:51
mile 5 - 8:44
mile 6 - 8:48 52:33 8:48/mile
mile 7 - 9:01
mile 8 - 9:15
mile 9 - 9:03
mile 10 - 9:19 1:29:14 9:10/mile
mile 11 - 9:12
mile 12 - 9:26
mile 13 - 9:13
.1 :50 overal 9:00 / mile 527 out of 1365 finishers
12 out of 98 F 45-49 - my first race in a new age group This was 1/2 marathon #3 in 7 weeks. I have been running pretty well and was getting great encouragement from my running partners, Rose and another friend who lurks here. They all believed I could break 2 hours but I was far less convinced. I truly did not believe that I could maintain a 9:00 / mile pace for 13 miles. But I figured if I didn't try I would be really disappointed. So my plan was to aim for 9/M pace and see what happened. Rose, the Rocket Scientist and Little Miss Rosey picked me up at 5:30 and we headed to the Dismal Swamp. It was really nice to ride with them. At the beginning of the race I had positioned myself near the 2:00 pacer. Rose told me to move forward. Good advice. The race started and I spotted my friend who lurks hear not far in ahead. I ran hard to catch up to him as I figured he would be running 9s for a little while anyway and he could help me pace. I stuck to him for the first 7 miles really coming in under 9s. Even with a water stop. After the turn around a fell back a little but was doing ok. I knew my time was ok, but was pretty tired and worried that the Wall would be coming. Fortunately, it never came. I did have some folks passing me the last few miles but I remained pretty steady. I'm very proud of myself for achieving a goal I thought was still far out in front of me. It was a very flat course so I'm sure that helped. I will agree with Rose, that I would not recommend this as a destination race. It was very well organized but the course itself was boring. When I signed up, I pictured trail runs through the swamp. I was disappointed in the course. Thanks for reading and for all the continued encouragement. You all helped me achieve this. edited to added: BIG Thanks to the Rocket Scientist for picking up my race packet and driving to and from Chesapeake!
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rosecoloredglasses
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posted Apr-15-2007 04:03 PM
But what about the rabbit!
Heh heh heh...
GREAT JOB MAMARUNS! You ran really well. Way to smash 2 hours!
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Spareribs
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posted Apr-15-2007 04:31 PM
Really happy for you Mama, and this is good evidence that those two previous half-marathons were good strengtening and conditioning races to get you to a point where you good run a steady pace over a long period. You worked hard, and you made your goal. Very well done! Spareribs
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Mobius
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posted Apr-15-2007 04:59 PM
Congrats again! A PR by nearly 5 minutes is very impressive!
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mamaruns
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posted Apr-15-2007 05:06 PM
Poor Rabbit. But honestly, RS did try to avoid. I hate that sound when they go under the wheel. Just wanted to note too that RS did avoid the rabbits brother on the way home, in nearly the same location. I think they were a bunch of suicidal rabbits. Love the handle, Mobius. It was fun running with you and thanks again.
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rochrunner
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posted Apr-15-2007 05:07 PM
Great job, mamaruns! It's always nice to break some sort of milestone mark, and smashing the 2-hour barrier certainly counts.------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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smpankowski
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posted Apr-15-2007 05:21 PM
One of the few things better than a RR is an RR with a PR!!!! Type that 10 times fast. I've watched a lot of TV as a youth, more than once there has been film of rabbits changing arrows marking a course.........Don't feel bad about the cute little bunny. You may have done all the races a favor.------------------
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Ileneforward
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posted Apr-15-2007 05:31 PM
Wow, you broke 2:00 big time! And you didn't have to murder any fluffy innocent bunnies to do it. Good job! All your hard work is paying off. Congratulations!
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WillRunForBeer
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posted Apr-15-2007 05:36 PM
Nice job, mamaruns. You held on and broke through the 2:00 barrier. Well done.Lou
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Econo
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posted Apr-15-2007 06:49 PM
Yayyyyyyyyyy! Awesome barrier to knock down, mamaruns.
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choover
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posted Apr-15-2007 07:01 PM
What an awesome accomplishment, mamaruns! Mega congrats to you for being sub 2:00. Seems you are really on a roll these days Good running.... So what's next? ------------------
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tselbs
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posted Apr-15-2007 07:12 PM
Great job, mama. You set out to break 2 hours and did it well. On top of that, you got to spend time with the whole RCG family. Congratulations.TomS ------------------
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FlyingFinn
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posted Apr-15-2007 07:20 PM
Woohoo, sub 2! Way to go mamaruns! Spending time with RCG and her family must have added to the fun. Great job, mama.
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mrsribs
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posted Apr-15-2007 07:33 PM
Wow, sub 2, that's wonderful. Congratulations. All your hard work has paid off.Mrs. Ribs
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bigapplepie
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posted Apr-15-2007 07:41 PM
congratulations mamaruns, thanks for the report!I can see from the splits that there's more where that came from. Sub 1:50 here you come!
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hally
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posted Apr-15-2007 08:14 PM
Greta Job MR!! That is a really cool milestone and a fun RR to read.Barb
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rasmussenmp
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posted Apr-15-2007 08:52 PM
Way to smash through that 2 hour barrier. Sounds like you ran a smart race, maybe a little fast to start but you kept it together. What could one ask for, great race, great running buddies and a huge PR.. Simply wonderful, wish I could have been there too, but here we are in the PNW now. ------------------
Good running!!!
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jdmom3
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posted Apr-16-2007 12:00 PM
Way to go Mamaruns! Woohoo! I am sorry I did not get to meet you but the rain started coming down and I needed to get dry and make it over to my DD's soccer game. This is a fantastic result for you. I'm so glad to hear you had a good race on what I personally think is a less than inspiring course. Awesome job!Meg
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cajohnson5
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posted Apr-16-2007 07:07 PM
Broke 2 hours! I am green with envy! cj
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Fortunate One
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posted Apr-16-2007 10:11 PM
Great race and RR. When Rose mentioned the rabbit, my first thought was of your lurker friend, who led you out 7 miles at a fast clip. I suppose that rabbit got home just fine.------------------
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Barefoot Rick
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posted Apr-17-2007 09:42 AM
Breaking 2 hours? Priceless!!!Way to go! BR ------------------
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glidegal
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posted Apr-17-2007 11:46 AM
Sweeeeeet, mamaruns!!! If boring = flat, bring it on I say if it means a PR! Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What the next goal? glidegal
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Elaine3112
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posted Apr-17-2007 12:02 PM
What a great result mamaruns and a huge PR for you too. It's such an achievement to break that 2.00 and you did it in style and with great company too, well done!
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Canfit
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posted Apr-17-2007 02:35 PM
What a great feeling, eh? Sounds like you had a great day! Congratulations on a significant achievement! As someone else wrote ..."what's next?"
PJ
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