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Topic: A treatise on lipstick in the Boston Marathon |
Barefoot Rick
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 posted Apr-18-2007 09:32 AM
   
Probably one of the most engaging reports I have read on B&B! The pics were SO good and helped tell the story. You did so GOOD, both PRing and BQing!! You will be floating for weeks!Congrats and thanks again for helping me to relive Boston vicariously through your great report! Rick ------------------
Barefoot Running ... So easy, a caveman could do it!" - Barefoot Rick @ www.barefootrunner.org
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Coastwalker
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posted Apr-18-2007 09:49 AM
This is the best RR!!! The pictures are fantastic, and one couldn't help but feel the joy with which you ran such an inspired race, and beat down the demons that got you last year. I am so happy for you that you ran so well, felt so good, ran a PR in far less than ideal conditions, and earned another BQ. Congratulations, Robin!Jay (Edited because sometimes I don't spel so gud.  ) [This message has been edited by Coastwalker (edited Apr-18-2007).]
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MustangSally
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:01 AM
*snif*
*snuffle*Oh, Robin, I'm crying with delight for you, thanks to your riveting report. After last year's blowout, you had a fabulous run in The One in the Nor'easter. I'm so very, very pleased for you. ..and also in awe, because I haven't worn lipstick in 18 months. There's clearly a whole grooming standard that I need to consider. Congratulations! (snif)
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rochrunner
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:06 AM
All day yesterday I kept checking B&B, thinking "where's Robin?", "what happened to Robin?", "why no RR?", etc. Well, I obviously had nothing to worry about and it was well worth the wait. I'm going to have to see if there a way that I can pull this RR onto my computer -- pics and all of course -- to save and savor in the future. There will definitely be no "late fee" fines for this report!And of course congratulations on your great PR/BQ, and for obviously exorcising last year's demons for good. You are a great runner, with many more accomplishments ahead of you. ------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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jtv
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:27 AM
Robin,Congrats on the PR and BQ. Way to make up for last year. Excellent RR including pics. Hopefully I get a chance to see you in Boston next year. I just have that slight problem of a BQ to take care of. FYI - My DW makes me carry my cellphone with me in races (at least long ones). It came in handy in Detroit last year when I struggled. Maybe one of these days I will remember that it can takes pics also!. greta job! ------------------
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tnally
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:31 AM
Robin,This was such a greta race report! Congratulations to you on running so well, dressing so smartly, taking such good pictures and BQing again. Nice to have such a good sister along for support.  See you at the Boomer Water Stop next year. Tom
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TheProFromDover
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:34 AM
RT,I don't care what Ribs says, GREAT REPORT!
Great race too! Dale seemed be assigned to all the good looking goddesses. I need to work on that. -criag
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Karl Rysted
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:38 AM
Robin,You literally made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. Wow! ------------------
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bigapplepie
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:40 AM
This explains why women marathoners are slower than men. They have to keep stopping to check their make-up.Great report Robin, thanks!
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Dark Horse
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:46 AM
Robin,Great report, and the photos made it very special--maybe unique! I always like to hear what lipstick the wimmen choose, too. :-) I didn't tear up, though--must be a gal thing. Dark Horse ------------------
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jemmama
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posted Apr-18-2007 11:07 AM
Great report, Tremendous Run!! I loved reading about it! Thanks for sharing the excitement with us!
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Labduck
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posted Apr-18-2007 11:10 AM
Well Robin, thanks for writing this treatise just for me. As you know, I always pay extra special attention to your lip cover of choice when you post you race reports, so I am particularly pleased you chose to highlight this topic for Boston. You're fabulous! Congrats on your PR under what were obviously not ideal conditions. Fantastic effort!
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roy c
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posted Apr-18-2007 11:17 AM
Robin
That was a special report of a special race. What briliant support you had. You did fantastic, thanks for this great report.
Roy
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Ileneforward
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posted Apr-18-2007 11:28 AM
Absolutely fabulous!!
Fabulous race, fabulous report, fabulous photos, but most of all what a fabulous goddess you are, gorgeous and fast!
Your outfit was so perfect, your attitude so sunny and joyous, and what a wonderful Boston you had. And you deserved each glorious minute of it!
Thank you so much! Congratulations!
Next year you should wear Triumphant Pink![This message has been edited by Ileneforward (edited Apr-18-2007).]
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jdmom3
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posted Apr-18-2007 11:31 AM
Woohoo Robin, what a triumphant return to Boston for you! Congratulations on the new PR and qualifying for Boston next year. Thanks for the terrific race report and loads of pictures. They really help one get a sense of what the race was like. I am so happy to hear that the weather was not the huge downer that everyone was expecting and that the crowd support remained huge. Awesome report and race!!Meg
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Lil Engine
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posted Apr-18-2007 11:44 AM
Too cool! PR...BQ...and high fashion. All performed simultaneously! You rock!------------------
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spankee
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posted Apr-18-2007 11:58 AM
I loved this report and the pictures. Helped me relive my run. Congrats on the BQ.
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Spareribs
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:02 PM
If anyone writes a report better than this one I will be amazed. The pics were great! (What? You brought a camera on the course and took pictures??? That's a dollar! And I know it was a phone, but it's still a dollar!)But I am glad you took them because it really brought the race to life for all of us. Wow! And now to your PR and BQ. I knew you had it nailed Robin because your training in the last 6 weeks was awesome. You did hill work, long runs on the course and your attitude was ferocious. I am so happy for you. And gorgeous lips too! Great job, Spareribs
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dtoce
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:11 PM
that was a terrific report which was only outdone by the magnificient race you ran!congratulations on getting another BQ! Those pictures really captured the essence of the challenge brought on by the weather and how you persevered despite it. Smiling and grinding it out.
Absolutely fabulous.
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La Tortuga
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:15 PM
What a greta report - you have me all choked up. Thanks for posting the photos and bringing us along!
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predawnrunner
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:21 PM
Oh wow! Everything about this report is so cool!The pictures really bring the Boston experience to life for us. You had a fantastic race (double-wow) and we are gretaful to you for sharing it with us! Now - I have to go touch up my lipstick (Maybelline #130, Wine Shine) ------------------
Predawnrunner, aka mrs W.R.F. Beer
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TammyM
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:24 PM
well Robin - you may not have teared up as you saw the finish line up ahead, but I did! LOL Your report was so wonderful and I felt like I was there with you. You captured the essence of your race day so beautifully! And a cell phone camera! GREAT idea!! I was sort of bumming that no one would be there to take pics during my first HM (DH is not coming), but I do have a cell phone camera! I might just have to give that one a shot!Congratulations on such a fine strong run and the PR and BQ on top of it all is just stupendous!! ------------------
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evanflein
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:32 PM
Wow, your phone takes some darn good photos! I need to upgrade...
Thanks for this wonderful report, and taking us along with you! I've never felt so much a part of someone's experience in a race report... I've always wondered what Boston looked like! Thanks again and a hugh congratulations on the PR and a new BQ!! That's wonderful.------------------
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rtravers
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:38 PM
Ribs, I'll gladly pay up my dollar! It was good to have the phone with me. But just a point of clarification...some of the mid-race photos were lifted from other sources. Only the pre-race and post-race photos were from the cellphone! But I'm liking the video cam idea for next year. --Robin
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glidegal
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:39 PM
If your day job doesn't work out, I see a future in race reporting...or fashionista consulting. Your amazing training served you in good stead and your comments with the pix made your RR jump off the page...I had to put on a slicker and boots just to read the final sections...brrrrr. AWESOME PR and BQ--- last year's misery served to make this year's victory even sweeter. Go eat a brownie, knowing you are signed up for next year. Oh, color for next year? Woman of Steel Watermelon. glidegal
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