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Topic: A treatise on lipstick in the Boston Marathon |
breger1
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 posted Apr-18-2007 12:41 PM
  
Loved it! The pictures to go with the commentary was amazing. I felt like I was there. Now you need to pace me to a BQ which is right at the time you had. Please?  Bill ------------------
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jimsg
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posted Apr-18-2007 12:56 PM
Hooray! What an amazing come back after last year's difficulties & injuries. Way to own the course! You must be flying. Enjoy the glow - it will help with the delayed-onset muscle soreness... -Jim in Acton
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FlyingFinn
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posted Apr-18-2007 01:03 PM
Bravo! Bravo! I loved the pictures in this report. I felt like I was there. I was on the edge of my seat reading this, it was so exciting. Splendid job, Robin!
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pfriese
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 01:48 PM
Great RR. The pics and narration of your fantastic day were memorable. Thanks for sharing both.Paul
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Kimble
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 01:53 PM
So many great pictures - it really *did* rain! - and what a fabulous report! Many congratulations, and especially well done on that record time!Kimble P.S. Chantecaille Campari lipgloss is my favourite!
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chasing3
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posted Apr-18-2007 02:02 PM
Excellent race, fun story to read, and great pictures!I'm just worried about finishing my first marathon, now I have to consider lipstick, carrying a phone, and I don't have a camera phone... maybe I can pull a little trailer with a camcorder?? julie http://interwovendesign.com/kick/userdisplay.php3?username=chasing3
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Sans Souci
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 02:08 PM
Robin, you are gorgeous, write the best RRs, and make Boston sound so easy as you achieve another BQ plus a PR. Congratulations!
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mcsolar99
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 06:10 PM
geez louise, another pr? congrats rtravers! it sounds like you ran a smart race, well-planned race, and you had the training you needed to back up that plan. great job.(it was nice to see you at the brunch; sorry i didn't chat more. that post with the integrals had me all intimidated and nervous.) i know exactly what you mean about suddenly feeling dilapidated. how the heck could i have been running a marathon 2 minutes ago when i feel like this? i laughed about it to myself while i was getting my chip untied... great pics!
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jen x
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posted Apr-18-2007 06:24 PM
I have been reading all BM reports, and I loved yours!! Thanks for sharing! (And I loved the HW picture at the end -- I'm at the CH HW )
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cajohnson5
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 07:07 PM
Robin Just Say No to Alieve Travers -- You had a great run! I can't believe you got all those pictures! Thanks for sharing them. What an experience. Lipstick? ummmm you'll figure it out, I'm sure ... along with pants. cj
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PBJ
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 07:41 PM
What a wonderful multi-media presentation! You really captured the essence of the Boston marathon experience. Glad to hear you had such a good time in those less than perfect conditions.We (the adults, that is) really enjoyed Via Matta. Unfortunately, the experience of a three hour meal was a bit too tiring for PBJ Jr., who fell asleep during the pasta course. Perhaps we shall meet next year? I hope so.
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Econo
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 07:50 PM
Rated #1 Cutest RR! Marvelous job, kiddo!
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maryt
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 08:55 PM
Wow! Loved the pics! A much better experience this year for sure. Thanks for sharing.
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millbot
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-18-2007 09:18 PM
robin, congratulations on the pr! this was a uniquely entertaining race report. you are quite a runner, and quite a reporter too. 
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dlclark66
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posted Apr-18-2007 09:22 PM
Thanks for a great report Robin. You put us all right in the race with you.
Congratulations on a super run too.
Dan
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DaveinAA
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-19-2007 08:20 AM
I loved this report. Thanks for the pictures and the moment-by-moment description of the race--like others have said, I felt like I was there with you.So glad you had a successful race this year, and get to go back with a nice new PR too! Congratulations, and good luck with next year's training and lipstick selection.
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MarkGuy
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-19-2007 09:32 AM
Robin, congratulations on a great race. A complete 180 from last year. Definitely a Boomer hall of fame RR. Excellent photos and I loved the novel multi-message format. A very sly way to bump your reply count Mark
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rtravers
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posted Apr-19-2007 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by MarkGuy:
... and I loved the novel multi-message format. A very sly way to bump your reply count
No, no, noo! I tried posting it all at once, but got an error message that only 8 images were allowed in each post. So, I chopped it all up!--Robin
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arf 1
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-19-2007 11:11 AM
Robin - you look FANTASTIC in any lipstick...you go girl! Another Boston that I wasn't there and didn't get to meet you, but was SO happy that you ran such a great race and had a wonderful time doing it, CONGRATS!! I am going to try and BQ and run Boston in 08', and if I do....I PROMISE we will get together. ....so glad to hear you had so much fun. arf
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johnmaas
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posted Apr-19-2007 11:23 AM
Robin,
That was such an excellent RR!
The pictures really complete the feel for the entire Boston experience!
I can't believe you ran a PR on a tough marathon course, in tough conditions, and STILL had time to click off pictures during the race.
Way to Go!
I can't even manage to hold onto a gel pack and a banana at the same time.
Congratulations on a fantastic run!
John
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vista129
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-19-2007 12:47 PM
You can always tatoo the lips with a shade you like and then never have to make the decision again.------------------
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WillRunForBeer
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-19-2007 05:18 PM
Robin - I have read some really good race reports, but this one tops them all. I grinned the whole time I was reading it. The pictures with the road signs were an excellent touch -- I really felt I was there with you. And your race was great, too! 3:46 -- great time! Lou
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jimsg
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-19-2007 05:43 PM
Robin has explained that she did NOT take pictures while she ran - the mid-course photos are creatively re-purposed from other photographers. She is a journalist and a runner, not a stunt-person.I did run near to at least three people on Monday using cell-phones, but they were NOT taking pictures:
"I can't really talk now, I'm running in Ashland"
"See you at the finish line"
and (the saddest)
"I'm only in Wellesley and I'm already walking. I have no idea when I'll get there"
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thereshegoes
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-20-2007 09:09 AM
Awesome job, Robin!! I'm so glad you had a great day out there!! All those long runs through Newton sure did pay off! You've inspired me--I'm wearing lipstick in my next race!!!Congrats on beating your goal!! Woohoo!!!
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Tetsujin30
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-20-2007 11:36 AM
Yay for Robin's Revealing Photos™
this time in a trilolgy baring the truth that the weather was every bit as bad as reported in spite of all the PR's and macho runners' assurances that "oh, it wasn't that bad."
Congratulations to all.
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