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snailrunner
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 posted Jun-11-2007 03:33 PM
  
Well, they just called me to tell me that they located my proof and that they are still in the process of updating the list but they'll have me in wave 1. AHHHHH!!! 
Now, no excuses to do bad, I guess!!
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runninlaw
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posted Jun-11-2007 08:37 PM
Wow - that stinks that you guys qualified for wave 1 but only got into wave 2 after sending in your info in a couple days in. I just checked and saw that I got into wave 1, but I faxed in my info the day I registered (first day open). I had no idea they filled so fast!!HOWEVER, if wave 1 is limited to 2000 people, you shouldn't have much of a problem. Just get there early and line up in the front area and you will have a wide open field. I was also in wave 2 at Boston (and yes, I realize it is a different race entirely) but was planning to run a pace in the range of the wave 1 group. No problem. Your first mile may be crowded, but that will probably be a blessing. WIth that said, good luck to those of you that are going to argue the point.
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cranegirl
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posted Jun-11-2007 08:41 PM
I ran this last year and it was so inspiring--first marathon and a great one to start with. I can't run it this year and am glad to be out of town on that day as I know I'll be really dissapointed not to be in it. I'll be sending you all good luck on that St Thomas/Summit hill... ------------------
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snailrunner
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posted Jun-11-2007 09:36 PM
Well, I am very relieved now. They called me this afternoon to tell me they located my proof and that by the end of today it would be updated. As a matter of fact, I saw they already placed me in wave 1. They also added in their website that they still are in the process of updating all the wave information and included a new e-mail for questions about wave confirmation. Maybe I wasn't the only one who got restless when I saw the mistake. I am very glad they solved my problem and I hope they solve everyone else's.
I'm sorry if I caused too much alarm. I was worried because I don't know the course. You know, being in wave 2 in Boston doesn't hurt a bit (at least for my level). Chicago, is not a problem either. Last year, while I had preferred start 1, I got there late, so I started in the open section... I was always running at my pace. But I have no idea about Twin Cities and I wanted to make sure I was in wave 1. I am sooo excited about TC... I heard sooooo many beautiful things... it's a dream come true
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jimidan
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posted Jun-12-2007 06:22 AM
My Wave status has also been updated... so all is good.
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ryguy55521
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posted Jun-21-2007 01:32 PM
Good deal, my status has been updated as well... Wave 1 here I come.------------------
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joplus
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posted Jun-22-2007 01:02 PM
I'm in, also in wave 1 - maybe we should have a party before the race starts :-)Has anyone here who's run Twin Cities also run Baltimore? I ran that one 2 years ago and it was tough (mostly uphill from 16 - 23) but fair. I'm looking for a comparison between the two.
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obsessor
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posted Jun-23-2007 06:55 PM
... I will likely run this, just waiting for the nod from coach.
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hermosaboy
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posted Jun-23-2007 08:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by obsessor:
... I will likely run this, just waiting for the nod from coach.
I thought you were the coach? 
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obsessor
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posted Jun-24-2007 04:09 PM
Seriously. I need outside perspective, too. Who doesn't?
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hermosaboy
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posted Jun-24-2007 06:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by obsessor:
Seriously. I need outside perspective, too. Who doesn't?
Just messing with you!!! Whatever you are doing, seems to be working well!!!
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runninlaw
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posted Jul-08-2007 12:05 PM
registration for the 10 mile lottery is open this week...Does anyone know rough stats for likelihood of getting in?
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obsessor
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posted Jul-12-2007 10:53 AM
I'm officially in, I guess.Training is going well, laying down my fastest times ever on the track. But that can be meaningless if not race-proven. They are not races, just workouts. A 5k this week will let me know where I stand, though run on tired legs. It's training! 12 weeks? I think so. Train early, train often, d.
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hermosaboy
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posted Jul-12-2007 12:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by obsessor:
A 5k this week will let me know where I stand, though run on tired legs. It's training!
Where's the 5k?
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obsessor
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posted Jul-12-2007 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by hermosaboy:
Where's the 5k?
I'm thinking Monticello. Though not pre-registered. Then the Lumberjack days 5k (no, not 10 miles, I'm trying to build some speed here, folks.) and then it would be nice to see if I can improve my mile on the Rice Street the week after that. Then we'll hit more strength-endurance work, and hopefully pop a nice TCM. Really came through Grandma's right on track, so now I just need to stay off the bench (Sometimes difficult!), and stick with the program.
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Tuffonfeet
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posted Jul-12-2007 06:09 PM
Obsesser- Are you considering Rochester or Mora?
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obsessor
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posted Jul-12-2007 09:37 PM
No, sir. I mean, yes, actually, Mora Maybe, but will be somewhere between Mt. Hood and Seaside Oregon during the Rochester HM.send me an e-mail!
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gsbmarathon1
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posted Jul-23-2007 04:00 PM
STUDY LOOKING FOR RUNNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE TWIN CITIES MARATHON
Researchers at The University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business are conducting a study on the relationship between marathon performance and satisfaction. We are looking for anyone participating in the following 2007 marathons: Chicago, Honolulu, Marine Corps, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, or Twin Cities.
Participants will complete 3 online surveys, each taking 10 minutes or less to complete. The first survey will take place roughly 2 months prior to the marathon, with the final survey taking place after the marathons.
All participants will be entered into a random drawing for prizes including an 8 GB iPod Nano, a Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS watch, and a Bose SoundDock Digital Sound System.
For more information and to register, please visit our website at: http://faculty.chicagogsb.edu/george.wu/marathon/
Please feel free to contact jbecker5@chicagogsb.edu if you have any questions.
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obsessor
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posted Jul-24-2007 03:59 PM
well, now - how am I supposed to get my voyeuristic fix if no one will post their training and such? My own training is seeminly going really great, but who can tell? I'll know more in a few weeks. Dull, dull, dull, just a lot of running in this nice weather, eh? That's about how I feel. I'm ready for August. It's the best summer month.
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runninlaw
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posted Jul-24-2007 05:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by obsessor:
well, now - how am I supposed to get my voyeuristic fix if no one will post their training and such? My own training is seeminly going really great, but who can tell? I'll know more in a few weeks. Dull, dull, dull, just a lot of running in this nice weather, eh? That's about how I feel. I'm ready for August. It's the best summer month.
There are a few of us in the Fall Marathon Trainers Thread in Mainstream Racing posting our weekly training. Come on over and join us.
I am glad your training is going well!!
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spinach
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posted Jul-24-2007 08:36 PM
I am running the San Francisco Marathon this week. I got hurt in Fargo and had to take the rest of May and most of June off, so I have been doing a "reverse taper" for it, about thirty five miles in June and around 200 in July so far. I will take Sunday's marathon as a nice tourist long run. I mean how often do you get the chance to run across the Golden Gate Bridge, twice. I plan to try to break three hours in the Twin Cities this fall but I think a lot will depend on how well I can get my old legs back to the shape they were in before I had to miss those six weeks. ------------------
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snailrunner
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posted Aug-01-2007 09:28 PM
hi,
does anyone have a link to the map of the course? Thanks
zzz
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fiatsrcool
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posted Aug-02-2007 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by snailrunner:
hi,
does anyone have a link to the map of the course? Thanks
zzz
http://www.mtcmarathon.org/PDFs/10M_CourseMap.pdf
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bikerdude
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posted Aug-25-2007 07:18 PM
bump..to see how every one is doing..
after many marathons over many years I had surgery on my knee last year..most of my cartilage and miniscus was removed..Doctor said my running days were over..But Im back at it..not very fast.but I guess I dont have to explain to you guys what its like not to run after having done it all my life..So I,ll be at the starting line..(near the back ) ..but I,ll be there.Im up to 15 miles on the long runs..
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runninlaw
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posted Sep-08-2007 08:58 AM
4 weeks to go! I hope training is going well for everyone!
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