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fjordrunner
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 posted Oct-22-2007 01:04 PM
   
fantastic, tammy! what a PR! woohoo! you are faaaaaaaaaaaaaaast!------------------
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tselbs
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posted Oct-22-2007 01:12 PM
Outstanding race, Tammy. You smoked your goals with that 17 minute PR. It was neat you got to share the day with your husband and son. Congratulations.TomS ------------------
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choover
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posted Oct-22-2007 01:25 PM
Holy Carp! You hit this one out of the ballpark, Tamster! Way to SMASH your goal! Congratulations! Glad you got to spend time with Johnny too. I'm sure he's always a delight  ------------------
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TammyM
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posted Oct-22-2007 01:28 PM
Thanks for all the replies. You guys are the greatest!SloJim - I think John charted out a 10.10 first mile pace for me because we anticipated it taking longer to get over the start and have the crowd thin out. This was not chip-timed and we started out closer to the start of the pack then we should have. With only about 1/3 the size of the field as there was at The Ave, it didn't take long for the crowd to spread out. Nothing like The Avenue. I don't have pics to share yet. My camera is an SLR so it'll be awhile before I use up the rest of my film and get it developed. In fact, it'll probably take me so long, then this will all be a distant memory before I get them back. One thing this event was missing (or I missed seeing it?) was a course photographer. They shot our pic at the half way turnaround (no chips, so this is how they figured out if you cheated or not), but other than that, I don't think there was anyone snapping race photos along the course like there was at The Ave. Nancy - yes, runners are a rare breed eh? Another comment my DH made last night while talking to a friend on the phone. . . .he was telling him about how we drove 4 hrs to a race, got up at "o dark thirty", went out in the freezing cold, paid money to run and all she got was a "shirt!" . . . .LOL ------------------
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enkephalin
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posted Oct-22-2007 01:34 PM
Do I smell burning rubber?? WOW Tammy, that was an awesome performance!! Holy carp you are fast. You have really improved by leaps and bounds it appears. I am deeply impressed and want to know all your training secrets. If it is just natural talent, then never mind, ignore the question!
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John2635
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posted Oct-22-2007 01:43 PM
Your new HM PR in a calculator, predicts a 24:50 5K, so I'm expecting another mega PR for you @ Phoenix next month!!!Again, ya done real good Tammy !!!!!
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Tetsujin30
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posted Oct-22-2007 01:48 PM
quit eggin' her on John, . . . or else get up here and coach me. . . . . .
I'm runnin' out of shirts. 
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TammyM
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posted Oct-22-2007 01:48 PM
wow - what a great coach you are Johnny! Already figuring out what I can and should do in my next race! Anyone who was wondering what my secret was for smashing my PR and goal . . . well, there you have it - Johnny is my sekrit! He's a good coach and motivator. Nothing like yelling at me to "suck it up Tamster!" to get my rear in gear!------------------
Tamalina
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Sans Souci
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posted Oct-22-2007 03:15 PM
Like, um, where did this come from, Tamarocket?All summer it was "garden this, canning that; baking this, cooking that; take DS here, have DS's friends over; lunch with John and Rinda, scrapbooking, yada. Oh, sure, a little bit about running too but ... 17 minutes???? Way to let 'er rip, Tammy! You should feel fantastic about this one.
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Dark Horse
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posted Oct-22-2007 03:29 PM
Fantastic run, Tammy! What a breakthrough for you.Now it's time to move on to the next stage. That would be Rest & Recovery, preferably involving a hot tub and alcoholic beverages. I'll be right over to help. Dark Horse ------------------
I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course
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TammyM
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-22-2007 03:46 PM
oh SS, you had me chuckling out loud with your comments! LOL I have no idea where a 17 min improvement came from, especially considering I'm just a "semi runner". My average weekly mileage of about 20-25 mpw is really the bare minimum of what a I should be doing. In fact, last week was my first ever week of hitting 30 mpw (that included the HM mileage). makes me wonder what I could do if I really took my training up a notch. But I'm too busy with all my other fun things in life, like baking, gardening, canning, playing with DS, organizing playdates, etc. to give it much more time than I already do. Maybe someday. legs are getting a bit tighter today - not helping that I'm sitting at my desk all day. Need to stretch tonight for sure. I did start the R&R alcohol part already DarkHorse. I actually drank 24 oz of Corona last night! crap - I NEVER drink that much! something about that beer just really hit the spot though. I did have about 1/2 an organic beer at Eel River Brewing Company the night before . . . maybe there's something to having a beer the night before a race?? ETA:I wonder when John will post his RR????? [This message has been edited by TammyM (edited Oct-22-2007).]
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Sans Souci
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posted Oct-22-2007 04:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by TammyM:
I did have about 1/2 an organic beer at Eel River Brewing Company the night before . . . maybe there's something to having a beer the night before a race??
Imagine what time you might have had had you chosen Guinness, Tamrocket. That was my last HM PR and pre-Boston PR fuel. I believe.Lotsa carbs.
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hopeful4ever
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-22-2007 04:14 PM
 That is AWESOME Tammy!!! (Do you think John will move to Michigan and coach me?) Probably not - but a HUGH congratulations to you.Your whole weekend sounds wonderful - will you post pictures soon? ~Mary
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Barefoot Rick
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posted Oct-22-2007 04:58 PM
WHOA! That is huge! ------------------
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing,
but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. - 1 Corinthians 1:18 - Barefoot Rick @ www.barefootrunner.org
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rasmussenmp
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posted Oct-22-2007 07:41 PM
Holy Cow, Tammy. CONGRATS on a huge PR.... 17 minutes in a 1/2, thats almost unheard of. Well, until now. You were smokin. Yes, you must carbo load the night or several nights before. Beer is a great way. I usually have two beers (local micro brews if I can find them) the night before. Its relaxing plus its extra carbs. Congrats again. now get back to training for the next PR.------------------
Good running!!!
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Jim24315
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-22-2007 08:57 PM
Wow Tammy. You nailed this one. Well done!
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Nordic Berserker
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posted Oct-22-2007 11:43 PM
Nice PR! Thanks for the report. Someday, I'm going to do that marathon or the half.
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dromedary
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-23-2007 06:11 PM
Congratulations on the 17 minute PR! You worked really hard for this one, your planning was excellent, and you deserve to bask in all the attention and rewards.
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johnmaas
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posted Oct-24-2007 09:58 AM
Wowzers, Tammy!!
You had a goal of maybe sub-2:00 and CRUSH it!!
It's so exciting to hear about your race and how things went so well for you!
Keep up the fantastic running!
John
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Lil Engine
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-24-2007 10:09 AM
Tammy, you ROCK!!!!! I'm going to add you to the list of people I want to be when (if) I grow up!------------------
Lil Engine (aka Welsh Pony)
"I think I can, I think I can"
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SherieRanier
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-25-2007 10:52 PM
Hey Tammy, way to go lady!! I know when you ran the Avenue in May, you were hoping for around 2:05 or so - but you really smashed that time this time. Sounds like you trained well for the race and probably had an easier time with a less bumpy road as well. Good luck on your next race and your new goal of running the Eugene marathon. I'm sure your "coach" will offer some good, sound advice for your 1st full marathon. You can do it girlfriend!! Sherie
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Twocat
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-26-2007 09:23 AM
A new PR and you broke 2:00 easy! Super day! Congratulations! Everything I hear about Ave of the Giants sounds so wonderful I hope I get a chance to run a race there some day.
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MarkGuy
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-26-2007 10:07 AM
Tammy, way to go! You ran an amazing race. Congratulations on your massive PR. I can now see why you want to tackle the whole thing!
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wa5yom
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posted Oct-27-2007 03:23 PM
Wow, fantastic PR and definitely something to feel high about...Hey, we all pay big bucks to use porta potties and run in the cold... Is there something wrong with that?...hehe
Tim,
Ardmore, OK.
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SkipAZ
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posted Oct-27-2007 07:36 PM
Awesome Tammy! Doesn't get much sweeter than that! Except for crossing the finish line on that first marathon maybe. (hint, hint) You had a fantastic race. Congrats on the huge PR.Skip
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