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Fortunate One Cool Runner	posted Oct-17-2007 11:31 AM Siouxland Lewis & Clark Marathon -- Oct. 20, 2007 Because the explorers, Lewis and Clark, covered so much territory two centuries ago, it is not surprising that there are three marathons named after them (in IA/NE, MO, and MT). Including Siouxland in the name of this one serves to distinguish it from the others (it also differs from the others in being later in the fall). The route starts in South Sioux City, NE, ends in Sioux City, IA, and goes along the Big Sioux River, so the name makes sense. It includes scenic views of that river as well as the Missouri River, with its wide floodplain, striking, bluffs, and loess hills. The course goes through a nice (but hilly) state park north of town, with Wild Turkey sightings a distinct possibility. Lots of history, too, like the stone obelisk memorializing one of the explorers. I love the subject line of a RR on marathonguide.com: Sgt. Floyd died here, and I almost joined him. This post is a placeholder for the RR I will post some time after Saturday (seeking CR Boomer sightings at the Des Moines Marathon on Sunday may delay my report). I wanted to get my goals “out there” ahead of time, so there’d be no dodging them. Goals: Finish in 3:45:59 (PR, BQ ’08, ‘09) Run even splits Remember to press the timer button on my Garmin at the finish Fall-back goal: Finish in 4:00:59 (BQ ’09) The temptation to set a faster finishing time goal (darn that McMillan ) has diminished as the forecast high temperature on race day has crept up over the last few days to the high 60’s. To accomplish my main goal, I plan to listen to Econo and start slow, listen to Hermosaboy (Shut up and run) when the going gets tough, and mimic Holly’s strength towards the end. I’ll be back … ------------------ Fortunate--a volleyballer with a running problem Profile [This message has been edited by Fortunate One (edited Oct-21-2007).] IP: Logged
Dark Horse Cool Runner	posted Oct-17-2007 11:46 AM Good luck, Fortunate One. I like your innovative approach of posting a race report before the race. Dark Horse ------------------ I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course IP: Logged
hollys4874 Cool Runner	posted Oct-17-2007 12:21 PM quote: Originally posted by Fortunate One: Remember to press the timer button on my Garmin at the finish See, that’s the one that gets me... Good luck, Fortunate One! Sending out lots of {{{great race}}} vibes to you, including all my leftover unused ones, since I'm done with my big races of the season and won't be needing them. ------------------ Holly IP: Logged
mtnchk1 Cool Runner	posted Oct-17-2007 01:47 PM Good Luck!! & we're really trying to send you some cooler weather from out west ! my hometown area! Yay! ya know, they really could make this one a "three state" M! IP: Logged
Econo Cool Runner	posted Oct-17-2007 02:44 PM I see a fortunate outcome for you. IP: Logged
TomD Cool Runner	posted Oct-18-2007 10:02 AM I will look for you at Des Moines. TomD IP: Logged
Ileneforward Cool Runner	posted Oct-18-2007 01:33 PM Whew, that is a relief, I thought Spankee had really opened a time warp. Good luck on your marathon, Fortunate One! I am sending you lots of smiles, especially for miles 18 and 19. IP: Logged
TammyM Cool Runner	posted Oct-18-2007 01:38 PM well, not sure I've ever had a RR to link to on the Intrepid thread BEFORE the race even begins. I bet that would be good kharma though! good luck O'Forunate'One!!! ------------------ Tamalina IP: Logged
Fortunate One Cool Runner	posted Oct-21-2007 05:02 PM I guess I have to work on my karma. I posted the placeholder (1st message in this thread) full of confidence, bordering on cockiness. Yesterday I learned that I have a lot to learn about marathoning (this was #3). I was so looking forward to revisiting my goals, one by one, putting done by each. Alas, I met about one and a half Goals: Finish in 3:45:59 (PR, BQ ’08, ‘09) 3:50:55 Run even splits nope Remember to press the timer button on my Garmin at the finish 12 seconds late, which DH may consider good enough for government work Fall-back goal: Finish in 4:00:59 (BQ ’09) done The marathon and Half were well organized at it was, until the end, a fun race. We started by going through a grassy park next to the Missouri River where The Wall That Heals (traveling half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial) was set up. I started at 7 a.m., so the sun was just coming up as we crossed a bridge from Nebraska to Iowa at about mile 6. Nice trails along the river, a view of the point of South Dakota. Nice downhill (net elevation drop of 120 ft)) on mile 13. The dreaded Hill (Mr. Garmin says 450 ft. in 2 miles) was not until miles 15.5-17.4, and my plan was to take things easy until then, suffer the hill, then make up time bit by bit on the long downhill. Instead, I met the Wall That Hurts. Even with a 138 ft. estimated drop in elevation over one mile (21), I couldn't pick up the pace to where It needed to be to get a BQ for '08. I took 5 Gus altogether, and walked through every aid station to get Powerade or water. No cramping or potty stops. I am kind of at a loss to explain those last few miles unless dehydration was thickening my blood or I just didn't have the guts to do what must be done. Splits (Mr Garmins says it was 26.27 miles, so I think these are only high by about a second): 9:09 8:21 8:31 8:25 8:24 8:25 8:27 8:30 8:29 8:37 8:33 8:55 7:56 8:33 8:44 8:44 9:29 9:11 8:38 8:29 8:55 8:53 8:56 9:25 9:45 9:58 9.26 The post-race party was fun. Free pizza at Buffalo Alice's (15 beers on tap). Also in there was the awards ceremony. There were 114 men running the marathon, and few enough in the geezer class that I won 2nd place for Senior Masters (55 and older), which came with a check for $50 (almost enough to cover my registration fee). I am recovering well. I think I'll look for a flat course for my next BQ attempt. ------------------ Fortunate--a volleyballer with a running problem Profile [This message has been edited by Fortunate One (edited Oct-22-2007).] [This message has been edited by Fortunate One (edited Oct-22-2007).] IP: Logged
Econo Cool Runner	posted Oct-21-2007 07:40 PM See ya in Boston '09! (Econo, being cocky) Woohoo, nice job picking up some cash in the El Senor Maestro group! IP: Logged
Opie Cool Runner	posted Oct-21-2007 07:41 PM You are indeed fortunate. Congrats! $ Ka-ching (Did it cover the cost of the beer?) ------------------ My Profile IP: Logged
perchcreek Cool Runner	posted Oct-21-2007 08:37 PM FortunateOne! Congratulations on the '09 BQ! That is great! I know you mised your first goal but a BQ is a BQ! Well done! Steve IP: Logged
MarkGuy Cool Runner	posted Oct-21-2007 10:01 PM FortunteOne, that heat sounds tough. Sorry you didn't get your '08 BQ, but it will still be there when Econo runs it. Looks like it was much cooler today. Bummer. Good luck learning more on #4. IP: Logged
selb3 Cool Runner	posted Oct-22-2007 10:24 AM Nice run fortunateone. Hey it's a BQ and an age group award. That is awesome! I have run Siouxland and that hill through the park is a killer! Way to suck it up and finish strong. ------------------ Dave The truth is you can always run faster; sometimes the truth hurts. IP: Logged
Tramps Cool Runner	posted Oct-22-2007 10:36 AM Ouch, a long 450-foot hill? That's gotta hurt. Along with the "wall that hurts"! Sounds like a tough one. Despite it all, you did great, BQ and bringing home some placement $$ too! Congratulations, IP: Logged
TammyM Cool Runner	posted Oct-22-2007 01:20 PM you might not have achieved the goal you originally set out for, but you did GREAT! BQ and beer money to boot! Can't complain there!! well done!! ------------------ Tamalina IP: Logged
tselbs Cool Runner	posted Oct-22-2007 01:33 PM Great job, Fortunate. A BQ, senior master award, and money. Congratulations. TomS ------------------ My Profile IP: Logged
Sans Souci Cool Runner	posted Oct-22-2007 03:38 PM I don't like the sound of a Wall That Hurts, FO, but on the plus side, no stops, no cramps '09 BQ, 2nd AG, and money! Not a bad day, all in all. Sure, why not look for that flat course? You can snooze through to a BQ. IP: Logged
Fortunate One Cool Runner	posted Oct-22-2007 08:52 PM I don't know about snoozing, but I could do a better job of picking marathons if I want to go fast. After Big Sur last spring, I thought this would be a piece of cake. The Hill surprised me (check out the elevation profile); I had expected only a 300-ft. hill. Oh well, I'm in this mainly to marvel at the human body and its adaptability. I have discovered that big hills really affect me--Doh! I still have time for another attempt; CIM looks promising. Thanks for all the kind words and congratulations. ------------------ Fortunate--a volleyballer with a running problem Profile [This message has been edited by Fortunate One (edited Oct-22-2007).] IP: Logged
naphtali Cool Runner	posted Oct-22-2007 09:36 PM Congrats fortunate1 - may you recover well. IP: Logged
Jim24315 Cool Runner	posted Oct-23-2007 10:59 AM Good run, Fortunate One. Congratulations on the AG 2nd and another BQ. Sounds like a fun course, although not the easiest. A less challenging one next time should be good for a new PR. Jim IP: Logged
rosecoloredglasses Cool Runner	posted Oct-23-2007 02:46 PM Bump set spike! Good running Fortunato! I think Sgt. Floyd died here, and I almost joined him. is funny. IP: Logged
huskydon Cool Runner	posted Oct-23-2007 04:50 PM congratulations! great job with the 2nd place finish with prize money. wow! Next time you will qualify for Boston for sure. IP: Logged
choover Cool Runner	posted Oct-23-2007 05:33 PM Hey Fortunate Son, You got your 09 BQ and some nice prize money to go with that pizza. Nice going! I didn't realize there were 3 L & C marathons but did know about the one in MT. I hope you are recovering well. ------------------ choover IP: Logged
johnmaas Cool Runner	posted Oct-24-2007 10:24 AM Good run, Fortunate One! Congrats on the BQ for '09. I'd be willing to bet you could still get a BQ for '08 with the right course yet. Have you thought about RNR Arizona? (flat, fast, nice weather). I got my first BQ there, so I might be a little biased..... Take care, John IP: Logged

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