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Topic: Oktoberfest 1/2 Marathon RR |
hopeful4ever
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 posted Sep-22-2007 02:28 PM
  
 My overly confident goal for this, my 2nd, ˝ Marathon was a 2:15. If I ended at 2:20, I could live with it, but just finishing was an accomplishment in itself. When I got to the Brewery I found my neighbor Ashley, who just started running this year. She’s a young 20 something, slim, athletic and fast. She said she was aiming for 10-minute miles, so I figured I could hang with her for at least the 1st half. When we got to the starting line, I went to turn on my Ipod and it froze on me. Oh, oh . . . this is not a good sign. So I had to wear the blasted thing, with nothing but silence to listen to. 1st mile – 9:13 – another oh, oh . . . this is too fast for me.
2nd mile – 9:41 after tackling the biggest hill – still too fast The weather is warming up fast and I can already feel that this is not going to be my day. My Doctor passed me in the first mile and gave me a wave of recognition. By the 3rd mile I’m already taking little walk breaks – something I hardly ever do – except when the temps are too warm for me. Miles 3 through 6 I’m keeping it around 10:30 pace and finished 6 just at 1:01:50. I’m thinking if I can keep this up I can maybe make my goal. About mile 8 my neck starts aching and my back is hurting a bit too – I start walking more. Skip ahead to mile 13 – finish time of 2:21:45 – not bad considering all the strolling I was doing. MrHopeful was at the finish line to cheer me on along with my daughter, neighbor and my Doctor!! He hung around just to see me finish! I thought that was really nice of him. All the ˝ finishers got a pilsner glass with the logo and “finisher” etched into it. I finished 6th in my age group. My neighbor got 2nd in her age group – and was so tickled to have won something. I’ll definitely do this again next year - I just wish they’d start it earlier than 10 a.m. 
My neighbor and I breaking in out pilsner glasses. Thanks for reading!! Cheers! ~Mary
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Jhi Jhi
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posted Sep-22-2007 03:08 PM
woot woot MARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to push through and finish really close to one of your goals!!  Hope you're enjoying your nap and some relaxation today.
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willmary
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posted Sep-22-2007 03:33 PM
Congrats Mary! Good job hanging in there in spite of the warm weather.And beer at the finish line!
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rochrunner
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posted Sep-22-2007 04:33 PM
Congratulations, Mary! But I agree that 10AM is late for starting a HM. If you had similar weather to ours, it was nice and cool at 8AM this morning when our bike event started, but by 10AM it was warming up pretty quickly.But in any case, 6th place and a 2:21 is something that any Boomer should be proud of. I'm sure you'll meet your goal in your next event (how about Grand Rapids next month?). ------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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hally
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posted Sep-22-2007 06:34 PM
WTG Mary, that is a late start wow. I can't tell which on is the boomer from that picture  Barb
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Lil Engine
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posted Sep-22-2007 07:03 PM
Well done. With the late start, heat and such, you still didn't miss your goal by much. WTG!------------------
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hopeful4ever
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posted Sep-22-2007 07:22 PM
Thanks ya'll!! I forgot to mention my fashion report. MSU spartan green and white with a MSU visor - seemd to do the trick for them this afternoon. Doug - I'm actually toying with the GR half, but not ready to commit to it yet. I know I've got a better run/time in me! ~Mary
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Spareribs
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posted Sep-22-2007 07:26 PM
You are so much fun Mary. Next time let's see a photo of a little quick step dance routine. The group is waiting for the video of that. You always have a great time and love your upbeat report. Nice going. Spareribs
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smpankowski
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posted Sep-22-2007 08:04 PM
Your RR is great Mary. Keep on keeping on. Thanks------------------
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perchcreek
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posted Sep-22-2007 08:15 PM
Nice race Mary! Those beers must have made it all worthwhile! Congratulations on your 2nd!Steve
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huskydon
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posted Sep-22-2007 08:16 PM
You look great with your glasses! Nice race and report. Sounds like a great race and you will break 2:15 next time for sure.
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Michelizda
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posted Sep-23-2007 01:33 AM
Hey Mary- You did a half for the second time! That is an accomplishment in itself. I agree, in heat, 10am is too late to start. Got some of those beer glasses in my cabinet..they look much nicer with some cold beer in them. You deserved it! Rest today! Cheers,
Michelle
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Monnier
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posted Sep-23-2007 04:53 AM
YAY Mary!!! Great job, and I'm glad your visor arrived in time for you to wear it for the race. I hope you're now enjoying some hard earned rest - great job!
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tselbs
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posted Sep-23-2007 05:50 AM
Good job, hopeful. You did well in spite of the heat. Congratulations.TomS ------------------
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fjordrunner
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posted Sep-23-2007 09:54 AM
great job, mary, and fun RR. my ipod also froze at the start of my HM last week, but after it did that at my first HM last may i went to the apple store to complain - there is a way to reset it (mine is a nano) by holding down the top button and the center button and then it works just fine. rest up and enjoy now! ------------------
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Elaine3112
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posted Sep-23-2007 11:02 AM
Mary
You really don't look like you have just ran a HM in the heat in that piccie. Well done on getting number 2 HM under your belt. I don't do heat very well at all so I know how you feel. Roll on the autumn (fall), lets have some nice cooooooooler running weather!
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wildchild
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posted Sep-23-2007 07:06 PM
I know what you mean about the heat - I melted in a 10K in June, and had to take walk breaks, which I definitely hadn't planned on. Oh, well, you did great despite the heat, and a beer glass is a much more useful prize than a medal!
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Sans Souci
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posted Sep-23-2007 07:07 PM
I bet the organizers want the later start so everyone is ready for a barley sammich at noon. Congrats on the 6th place and to your neighbour on 2nd AG. Great pic, Mary. Looks like you're enjoying your new glass.
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arf 1
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posted Sep-23-2007 07:14 PM
Mary, you are beautiful, thanks for the great report and congrats on the 6th place...you did a super job of running in the heat.Nice that your hubby and daughter and even your Dr. were all there to cheer you in....I'm sure you'll easily break 2:15 on a cool day. arf
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FlyingFinn
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posted Sep-23-2007 07:42 PM
Way to go, Mary! You both look beautiful and fresh, not like you just ran a hot half. Congratulations to both of you on placing so well!
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melaniemae427
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posted Sep-23-2007 08:12 PM
Mary You did great!!!!! Congratulations! I was thinking about you all day yesterday and wondering how you were doing. You did fantastic....come do the Whistlestop Half with me next year, hee hee.
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seemomgo
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posted Sep-23-2007 08:17 PM
You did great!! What is this 10 am start?????Bad! Great photo of you! Nice job!
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hollys4874
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posted Sep-27-2007 08:28 AM
Mary,I'm late to the game as usual, but I wanted to say, Great Racing! We all know that heat can really sap your strength, but you did really well in spite of that. I love the picture. ------------------
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