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Jim24315
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 posted Oct-24-2007 12:59 AM
   
What a season you've had! Nice time-- the overall and age group placings were especially impressivie. The 40-44 group is usually one of the toughest.Congratulations on a fine race and season.
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Dark Horse
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posted Oct-24-2007 03:55 AM
hermosaboy,Great job!  Dark Horse ------------------
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johnmaas
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posted Oct-24-2007 09:46 AM
What can I say?
Absolutely perfect execution of a marathon!!
You saved energy during the first half, challenged yourself on the second half, and cruised in for that Master's title!
I think you could have gone even faster if you'd reel the tongue in before the finish 
Now that you're "elite" status, I hope you won't forget about us mere mortals.....
Fantastic!
John
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tselbs
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posted Oct-24-2007 02:13 PM
Outstanding job, hermosa. Congrats on your 1st Masters and PR. I loved the pictures.TomS ------------------
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Opie
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posted Oct-24-2007 02:20 PM
I don't know what to say but "wow."------------------
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Twocat
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posted Oct-24-2007 07:27 PM
I just cannot imagine running a 10K as fast as you run a marathon! Great job and great pictures.
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Fortunate One
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posted Oct-24-2007 08:32 PM
Congratulations on a fine race. I saw you twice. Once, just after the Drake Stadium. Again at the final turn, by the percussion section. I got pics, too, but yours are much better. It was just amazing to watch the Kenyans sail by, then a very few others, then our HB! What a day.------------------
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hermosaboy
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posted Oct-24-2007 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by Fortunate One:
Congratulations on a fine race. I saw you twice. Once, just after the Drake Stadium. Again at the final turn, by the percussion section. I got pics, too, but yours are much better. It was just amazing to watch the Kenyans sail by, then a very few others, then our HB! What a day.
I thought that was you out on the course -- but then again, my mental processes weren't that strong. Thanks for the cheers!!! For others with your kind words -- a most gracious thank you! I am extremely happy with my 10 minute PR. Now I just need to recover...
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rbbmoose
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posted Oct-25-2007 09:29 AM
Hey Rob - since it seems you have a pretty good coach,similar goals (and great success) - could you give me an idea of your training leading up to DesMoines... particularly your LR pace. I'm currently winging it on my training for Philly - like you, hoping to break 2:45 with dreams of breaking 2:40. I think I'm in pretty good shape for that, but could would appreciate any frame of reference (or second hand coaching).Thanks,
Ray
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Tramps
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posted Oct-25-2007 09:35 AM
Oy! That's some amazing running. I always wondered what it was like way up there in the front of the pack. Congratulations on the PR, the AG win, and a memorable performance.
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hermosaboy
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posted Oct-25-2007 09:48 AM
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Originally posted by rbbmoose:
Hey Rob - since it seems you have a pretty good coach,similar goals (and great success) - could you give me an idea of your training leading up to DesMoines... particularly your LR pace. I'm currently winging it on my training for Philly - like you, hoping to break 2:45 with dreams of breaking 2:40. I think I'm in pretty good shape for that, but could would appreciate any frame of reference (or second hand coaching).Thanks,
Ray
I think I captured everything pretty well in my log. Take a look and private message me with any questions/clarifications...
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hup
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posted Oct-25-2007 10:32 AM
Stellar race, Rob! You keep getting faster and faster  Congrats to you!hup
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dshclio
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posted Oct-25-2007 08:18 PM
Great job and congrats on PR I really liked your concentration and form in 1st photo. Run long run well Marathon Derrick
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MarkGuy
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posted Oct-25-2007 09:36 PM
I agree: wow. Great job.
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hollys4874
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posted Oct-26-2007 10:32 AM
Another WOW! for you, Hermosaboy. 10-minute PR, 1st AG, 14th OA – excellent job! Nice photos, as well – you don’t even look winded.------------------
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spankee
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posted Oct-26-2007 04:06 PM
First in age group and 13th overall. You are definitely an elite athlete hanging out with us mere mortals. Congrats. Impressive run, and even more impressive wardrobe....very colourful, blousy, almost skort-like shorts---clearly demanding the spandex shorts.Clearly you did well and you had fun. ------------------
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wa5yom
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posted Oct-26-2007 05:35 PM
Wow, who cares about the plan....1st place masters and AG .....whoa..... What an awesome day....
Tim,
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tallrunner
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posted Oct-27-2007 07:58 PM
Wow,Fantastic race hermosaboy...that is one great result. You achieved what I could not in my last marathon when I blew up on the second half. You held on... Congrats on a fantastic season and race...what you have achieved is my goal in the spiring. Keep it up.
Tall
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SkipAZ
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posted Oct-27-2007 08:06 PM
Most impressive Rob! You're elite status in my book!
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hermosaboy
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posted Oct-27-2007 08:13 PM
Thank you!!! :O
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