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Topic: Chicago Marathon RR (long) |
SueT48
Cool Runner |
 posted Oct-10-2007 01:50 PM
   
Paul - good job! I also picked up my Nike pace band - actually picked up 2. One was for 4:15, my original goal, and one for 4:30 which I thought was my more realistic goal. I know I'm not heat tolerant, so I'm not sure what I was thinking. I actually lined up with the 5 hour pacers, but I didn't even come close to a 5 hour marathon. You did great in that heat!!! We'll have to see about meeting up at the Disney - I sure hope we have better weather for those races!!! ------------------
Sue
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dg9
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-10-2007 01:51 PM
Paul, thanks so much for your report. I learned a lot. Congratulations.
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Sans Souci
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-10-2007 02:00 PM
Cool level-headed Paul. When the heat is on, we know who to come to for advice.Thanks for such a great RR and congratulations on your finish. One to remember for sure.
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DaveinAA
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-10-2007 03:09 PM
I like your matter-of-fact, level-headed approach to this very challenging race. You handled it well and will get your chance for a fast time another day. Congratulations on adapting and making the most of what the day offered.
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smpankowski
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-11-2007 05:21 AM
You ran a very intelligent event. Your level headedness is amazing. Thanks------------------
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hally
Moderator of Boomers and Beyond |
posted Oct-11-2007 07:35 AM
You just finished the Chicago Marathon Paul, what are you going to do now? Disney!!
Umm, you know they have a lot of heat in Florida too right?  J/K, thanks for a well written report and glad that you made it unscathed. Barb
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choover
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-11-2007 10:08 AM
Hi Paul,Very interesting to read about your epic Chicago experience. Guess that Oklahoma heat training served you well. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the finish in such adverse conditions. I can't imagine how mentally upsetting it would be to see so many runners receiving aid along the way. ------------------
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hopeful4ever
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-11-2007 10:20 AM
Wow, what a report! Thanks for sharing your perspective on this marathon. I bet the organizers are wishing that hadn't moved it up a couple of weeks.
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Ileneforward
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-11-2007 06:15 PM
Great report, pfriese! And a smart way to survive this event. In better weather you would have that 4:15 easy.  nice fashion ensemble too! 
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Econo
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-11-2007 10:57 PM
well, I was just gonna say... ya gotta work on that racing ensemble a bit.Well done, Paul. (heh, that's funny, considering the heat)
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Canfit
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-12-2007 02:44 PM
Just caught up to your RR, Paul. Thanks for sharing your insights on the day. I'm sure you'll remember this one for a long time. Congrats on finishing ...and hopefully, you can find another marathon this fall where you can achieve your goals.
PJ
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busiman
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-12-2007 04:27 PM
Thanks for the report Paul. I'm glad you were sensible about your pace and effort with the conditions. Congrats on finishing in one piece!------------------
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wa5yom
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-12-2007 05:27 PM
Great report..Paul...Glad that you are OK...I was sure thinking about you and our Boomers who attended the race...No, doubt, conditions were brutal....at least Oklahoma summer weather provided you with heat conditioning otherwise it could have been worse and no doubt backing off on pace helped to.
You still had FUN...awesome.
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John2635
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posted Oct-13-2007 08:42 PM
Smart strategy Paul, congrats on just finishing this event. The Oklahoma heat must be good to train in. John
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