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hermosaboy
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 posted Oct-22-2007 09:10 PM
   
OK, this one is kind of late for me -- didn't have internet access in Des Moines because I was too cheap.So, plan going into this was as follows: Goals: 1. Finish still healthy -- Check
2. 2:49:59 -- Check
3. 2:44:59 -- Strike -- see below
4. 2:42:59 -- Strike -- see below So, plan was to go out conservatively through mile 8 since all the hills occurred during that time. Execution? PERFECT!!!! So, time to take a little self inventory. Are we going to be able to pick it up as planned? Not today!!! Saw my coach and he thought I was 3rd in the masters -- keep trying to pick people off. Steadily moving up. Passed the runnner I thought won last year at mile 16 (I was wrong) and kept passing people even though I was slowing down!!! So, end results as follows: First half -- 1:23:53
2nd Half -- 1:25:54 Was hoping for a negative split -- not in the cards! However, think I passed at least 15 runners in the second half and 30 plus overall!!! Photos: 100 yards from the finish:
 The results:
 2:49:47 = 14/1,428 overall
1/121 in the 40-44 AG... As Ice Cube said -- It was a good day! [This message has been edited by hermosaboy (edited Oct-22-2007).]
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TheProFromDover
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posted Oct-22-2007 09:41 PM
Holy crap Hermosa boy! 1st Ag! Great job! I am honored to be a bottle holder.Your splits are actually perfect. Some stuff I have read claims that perceived negative splits is the way to go. It "feels" negative split, but in reality is slightly positive. That's you! Nice job!
Criag
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mcsolar99
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posted Oct-22-2007 10:02 PM
great job hermosa! those are nice splits, and spectacular finishing positions... congrats on your masters victory!...plus that has to be the best maori warrior finishing shot i've ever seen. 
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millbot
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posted Oct-22-2007 10:09 PM
Wow, great race, hermosa! Congratulations on the AG win and 1st masters. You neglected to mention that this is a 10-minute PR!You were looking pretty good 100 yards from the finish. 
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smpankowski
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posted Oct-23-2007 05:01 AM
When reading your RRs, they tell of a powerful runner. Looking at the pictures, you make it look easy. Wow.------------------
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evryday
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posted Oct-23-2007 06:14 AM
Congrats! The photos say it all.Thanks for sharing. ------------------
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SueT48
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posted Oct-23-2007 07:54 AM
Great race!! Those shorts are spectacular!! ------------------
Sue
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DaveinAA
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posted Oct-23-2007 08:00 AM
Spectacular finish shot, spectacular wardrobe, spectacular time and placement! You're a very speedy guy.
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choover
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posted Oct-23-2007 08:25 AM
HermosaDude, You made this look entirely too easy. Congrats on a fantastic race, an amazing finish time, AG award and high OA placement. It was indeed a good day. ------------------
choover
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rbbmoose
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posted Oct-23-2007 08:41 AM
Awesome race - Hermosa! Sounds like you ran a pretty smart race.What's next, an Olympic OT? Ray
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huskydon
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posted Oct-23-2007 08:54 AM
Great job! Congrats on the AG win! You hardly look like someone who has just run a marathon....
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selb3
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posted Oct-23-2007 09:14 AM
Excellent, awesome, way to go. So that was you I saw on the loop backs, when I was still on the heading out portions  Very nice. I agree, you certainly look like someone who just ran a marathon! Congratulations. dave
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Nordic Berserker
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posted Oct-23-2007 10:07 AM
Nice run and way to cap off a very-very good masters year!
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Econo
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posted Oct-23-2007 10:42 AM
1st masters! Hooray! Way to mow down the "slowniks" in the 2nd half (your split wasn't THAT negative).
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Aamos
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posted Oct-23-2007 11:11 AM
What's it feel like to finish a marathon that fast? Really, I mean it. That's just grand. Congrats to the 84-thounsanth power. And to echo everyone, do tell what's next for you!grins,
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Sans Souci
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posted Oct-23-2007 11:18 AM
Well, of course you look fresh. Most of us are out there a HECK of a lot longer, so we naturally look haggard. Wow, nicely done, hermosaboy. Congratulations. Fun pics!
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TammyM
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posted Oct-23-2007 11:18 AM
dang! that's impressive - more than impressive! And your pics MORE than make up for the one I just saw on the daily - thank you!!congratulations! ------------------
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Patriotsr1
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posted Oct-23-2007 11:24 AM
1/121 in the 40-44 AG...2:49:47 = 14/1,428 overall........Awesome- Hermosa! You are definetely da man! I have to agree with the PFD I think splits were perfect....it's the perceived negative split (effort seems harder, pace slows a tad) that makes the splits so good. Get some much deserved rest, then start racking them up again Also congrats on the PR.....
Paul------------------
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perchcreek
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posted Oct-23-2007 11:30 AM
Truely spectacular race Hermosa! sub 2:50!! that's incredible and such even splits (only 2 min positive). Sounds perfect to me.
Congratulations on that fine 1st Place Masters and 14th OA!!Steve
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Soundrunner
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posted Oct-23-2007 12:20 PM
How can anyone who ran so fast look so spunky at the finish?Yowza, hermosa! That second half just slight positive makes it even more impressive. Congratulations! This a pr for you?
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evanflein
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posted Oct-23-2007 01:16 PM
Wow, just wow. And I love the shorts (and hey, the top matches!)... very nicely done all around. Thanks for the pics, they speak volumes. Now when I run my next marathon, and I'm barely coming up on mile 18 or so, I'm gonna think "Gee, Hermosaboy would be done by now!" Thanks.------------------
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rochrunner
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posted Oct-23-2007 02:10 PM
How can anyone be that fast and look so cool & calm doing it? Fantastic job, hermosa!------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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rosecoloredglasses
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posted Oct-23-2007 02:38 PM
That was so cool, Mimosa!Excellent.
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Tuffonfeet
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posted Oct-23-2007 09:09 PM
Good racing man! You looked good out there.
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Lil Engine
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posted Oct-24-2007 12:33 AM
13 people beat you? What's up with that?Seriously though, way to go. It sounds as though you planned it all out, and the execution couldn't have been any better. You rock, my friend! ------------------
Lil Engine (aka Welsh Pony)
"I think I can, I think I can"
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