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sandert
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 posted Jan-10-2007 12:30 PM
  
I am planning on heading to the expo Friday early afternoon for a little while. Not sure how long, but wouldn't mind meeting a few "cool runners" then.------------------
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frankie71
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posted Jan-10-2007 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by sandert:
I am planning on heading to the expo Friday early afternoon for a little while. Not sure how long, but wouldn't mind meeting a few "cool runners" then.
Let me know what time you are going to be there Sandert, I work about 3 blocks from the convention center. Would be nice to meet not only a fellow CoolRunner but a fellow 30 too.
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tommy14277
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posted Jan-11-2007 10:52 AM
This is it folks... 4 days to the gun! ... It looks like the weather forcast has changed a little... Now it appears that some cloud cover is expected, however the high of 55 is now up to 57-58. Still pretty much perfect for the race.Good luck eveyone!!
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mollysmuppet
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posted Jan-11-2007 11:19 AM
Yes, the weather forecast is looking good - for the kind of weather I like to run in anyway! My fiance is a hot-weather runner so he'll be a little cranky.We fly out tomorrow morning! I went for a short run yesterday and my knee felt good. I'm actually starting to have a glimmer of hope that I'll get through this without too much pain  Looking forward to running with you all soon!
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Ileneforward
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posted Jan-11-2007 11:57 AM
57 - 58 its going in the right direction at least. I probably won't get to the Expo until Saturday.
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sandert
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posted Jan-11-2007 02:33 PM
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Originally posted by frankie71:
Let me know what time you are going to be there [b]Sandert, I work about 3 blocks from the convention center. Would be nice to meet not only a fellow CoolRunner but a fellow 30 too. [/B]
I have a meeting till noon, so I'll prolly get there about 12:30. I might try and sit in on the 1pm clinic "Nutrition, Hydration, Training, Strategy and Recovery for Race Day and Beyond". My email is in my profile, shoot me an email for meeting place. ------------------
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rhoon phast
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posted Jan-11-2007 03:22 PM
Taper jitters: First the random knee pain, then yesterday sharp PF pain. Usually happens in airports after too little sleep, so this time it came a bit early. Taped my foot up for sleeping last night, and now it's fine again today. Someday I'm going to get a Strassburg Sock just for the one day every three months where it does this. Oh well, all's well now.Plan revision...some family issues over who picks me up at the airport. So. Not going straight to expo. Probably going to expo in early afternoon. I'm 6'4", will be wearing olive zip-off pants and a grey Nike dry-fit shirt along with my blue running hat. The hat has the bear on a waterfall catching fish and says "Brooks Lodge" and "Alaska" on the front. I think the odds are pretty good it's me if you see that hat... Waiting to see if our flights are going to be leaving on time. The Alaska Air flight to King Salmon arrives in the morning, then goes out to Adak (Aleutians). Comes back and picks up people here then goes to Anchorage. If weather in Adak is bad, they just turn around when they get here..."Oh, hello, is that Mr. Hamon? Could you please be at the airport in about 20 minutes to catch your flight, oh, 7 hours early?" Not a normal place, this. So far, no call, so probably on target for this evening departure... See you at the start...or finish...or somewhere in between... ------------------
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kestrou
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posted Jan-11-2007 07:39 PM
Oh man, I woke up this morning with a severe pain in my neck!You know, when you somehow lay wrong on the pillow or something and then your neck hurts for daaaaaays...  I've had one of those sticky self-heating pads on it all day and it's getting better, but can still barely move my head left or right. Man oh man... what a deal! I'm just hoping that there's enough recovery time that this won't be an issue on Sunday. Plenty of time... plenty of time... plenty of time... kestrou
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tommy14277
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posted Jan-12-2007 08:12 AM
kestrou- "Pain in the neck?" I've heard of "phantom" pains experienced during a taper, but not ever that far up on the body. You may want to try some IBU and ice/heat. I'm not going to make the expo until Sat. probably around noon or so, as I have another 20 mile run to do on Friday. JUST KIDDING! Didn't sleep well last night. Got up several times. That is unusual for me. I normally sleep very sound 8-9 hrs. If anyone will be at the expo on Sat. and would like to meet, I'll be wearing a tan ball cap that says, "The Mist Spa."
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sandert
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posted Jan-12-2007 08:39 AM
ok, long shot here since I've waited so long. I've convinced DW to go to the post race concert. Does anyone have a ticket they are not going to be using? If so, I would like to beg, borrow or buy it from you. If not, no biggie, I'll just buy hers at the gate, but 'twuold be nice to get one free (or cheaper If so, my email is in my profile. Thanks ------------------
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kestrou
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posted Jan-12-2007 10:04 AM
sandert,I checked your profile, but didn't see an e-mail address. You can have my ticket - I'm flying out later that day, before the concert. Hit me via e-mail kestrou@nexlan.com and we'll trade cell numbers. I'll be at the expo Saturday afternoon, or could possibly hand off the ticket Sunday morning. kestrou
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kestrou
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posted Jan-12-2007 06:01 PM
One more question for the veterans...What time would you recommend being at the bus pickup? I know this hasn't been exactly smooth the last few years - just thought I'd see what you guys thought. Flying out "crack of dawn" in the morning - will check this thread before I leave - can't wait to cruise across the finish line leading the 3:20 pace group!!! kestrou
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traboy
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posted Jan-12-2007 09:11 PM
FYI - your race number gets you into the concert...so...I don't think you will be giving him the ticket before the race.------------------
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sandert
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posted Jan-12-2007 09:41 PM
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Originally posted by kestrou:
One more question for the veterans...What time would you recommend being at the bus pickup? I know this hasn't been exactly smooth the last few years - just thought I'd see what you guys thought. Flying out "crack of dawn" in the morning - will check this thread before I leave - can't wait to cruise across the finish line leading the 3:20 pace group!!! kestrou
I know people last year waited over an hour just to get on the bus so i am planning on being there about two hours before the half start time (unless I get someone to drop me at the start like last year ------------------
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mcsolar99
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posted Jan-12-2007 10:19 PM
aye aye aye aye aye aye aye aye ayearrrrroooooooouuuuuuugggggaaaaaaaa!
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arizona
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posted Jan-13-2007 11:52 AM
It's going to be cold tomorrow morning waiting for that race to start. BRRRR At least it's cold for me.
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sandert
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posted Jan-14-2007 03:55 PM
Woo-hoo!!! I did it! just under 2hr 5 min. My Garmin says it was 13.3 though. I held a steady pace at about 9:10 until the last 3 where I got down to 8:53 by the end.Tired but happy. How'd everyone else do? ------------------
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mollysmuppet
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posted Jan-14-2007 04:59 PM
Great job sandert! I was shocked and surprised to have no knee pain the whole race. Finished somewhere around 4 and a half - didn't want to push too hard after taking nearly 5 weeks off with the ITB issue, SO needed a 6-minute bathroom break, spent a lot of time at water stops after my last dehydrating run in AZ, etc. I was just happy to feel so good throughout for my first marathon - there will definitely be another!
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tommy14277
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posted Jan-14-2007 08:20 PM
First marathon. First PR. 4:00:13. I really am very happy with my time. Yes, 3:59:59 was my goal, but surely can't complain 14 seconds can I ? My half came in @ 158:35, so the splits were pretty even. Felt super @ 18, good @ 20, fair @ 22 and the legs felt like lead @ 24.I know if I am to improve, my weekly average mileage is go to have to go up from 28 miles. If it wasn't for getting in 4 20 + runs I probably wouldn't have even finished.
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azredbirds
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posted Jan-14-2007 11:25 PM
Finished the half in 2:17:40...Absolutely thrilled. Knee really wasn't a problem...We'll see how it feels tomorrow.I saw that Troy finished in 3:50, so I'm guessing he's happy. Great job everybody!!! ------------------
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arizona
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posted Jan-14-2007 11:38 PM
Finished the 1/2 in 2:05:30. Was hoping for under 2hrs but running partner had intestinal problems. I am always just happy to finish.
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kestrou
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posted Jan-15-2007 01:41 PM
I'M GOING TO BOSTON BAY-BEE!!!  Missed qualifying at Chicago by one minute and ten seconds - then ran a 3:18:14 yesterday (PR by almost four minutes) and it was the easiest marathon I've ever run. Phoenix is now my favorite city. Well, until Patiot's Day, that is! Couple of notes: Did anybody else in the marathon notice that the clocks at the mile markers were off by about two minutes for about the first two hours? I didn't notice for a while and then freaked out that maybe my watch was off and I was actually three minutes behind where I thought I was. The clocks "reset" about two hours into the race and were then correct. This was the coldest marathon I've ever run - even colder than Chicago - my gels were practically popsicles! I hopped on the bus to the start about 6am (hour and a half before the start) and there was no problems with transportation at that time. My neck is still a little stiff, but that didn't bother me. Hope everybody met their goals!!! kestrou
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rhoon phast
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posted Jan-15-2007 02:53 PM
Hi Everyone,Yes, I was pretty happy with the time...I'll post a full race report hopefully today, but I need to find a time and place to do it. Just checking in quickly here. Congratulations, sounds like some great results. Kestrou to Boston! Tommy, great run! ------------------
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Ileneforward
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posted Jan-15-2007 07:07 PM
mcsolar99 went sub 3 hours, woohoooo!!! He's going to Boston too.
I survived and got a 2 minute PR, despite the 25F degree weather at the start, yipes!!
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kestrou
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posted Jan-15-2007 11:29 PM
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I know if I am to improve, my weekly average mileage is go to have to go up from 28 miles. If it wasn't for getting in 4 20 + runs I probably wouldn't have even finished.
Tommy - Yup, you nailed it - to bring the time down you've got to pile on the mileage. I wish it weren't so, but... All - here's a link to my race report: http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/Forum5/HTML/003904.shtml kestrou
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