Woman's race is setting up for an amazing finish!!!!
Women's Race Day Commentary11:54 a.m. Erkesso is in Kenmore Square,a mile to go, and Pushkareva is certainly back in camera range. Erkesso knows she's there.11:52 a.m. Last year, Pushkareva ran three marathons and won two of them. She is not the fastest woman in this field, but she seems to have a good head for strategy. Erkesso's lead is down to 16 seconds.Great finish, won't ruin it for those that can see it live.Woman's race is setting up for an amazing finish!!!!Women's Race Day Commentary11:54 a.m. Erkesso is in Kenmore Square,a mile to go, and Pushkareva is certainly back in camera range. Erkesso knows she's there.11:52 a.m. Last year, Pushkareva ran three marathons and won two of them. She is not the fastest woman in this field, but she seems to have a good head for strategy. Erkesso's lead is down to 16 seconds.
Seems to be running very strong and consistent. What a great effort.Grue is at 25k @ 1:50:55 = still 7:09 pace!!!!!!!!!!
Barring disaster, it is inevitable!!!Men's Race Day Commentary
11:57am Cheruyiot is totally alone as Merga has dropped like a stone.
At 24 miles, the split is 1:55:18 (4:36). Cheruiyot is flying, with a distinct shot at his namesake's course record.
And almost went the wrong way at the finish. She didn't look so good a few moments ago on camera.Erkesso holds on! What a race.
Last year, he did the Chicago R&R 1/2-marathon at 1:33:07. Yipes!1:33:35 1/2 for Grue. WOW, just wow so far.
Correct. This is the key 5k in the race.FWIW: everything after mile 21 is downhill. If Grue can just hold on a bit longer; and not start cramping from the change from up to downhill!!!! His next split is key.
Well, actually 2 seconds, but that would have been a tie.Hall missed third by 3 seconds.
Would have expected him by this point, no?Correct. This is the key 5k in the race.FWIW: everything after mile 21 is downhill. If Grue can just hold on a bit longer; and not start cramping from the change from up to downhill!!!! His next split is key.
He still just set the fastest American time ever in Boston. Way to go Ryan!Well, actually 2 seconds, but that would have been a tie.Hall missed third by 3 seconds.
Sometimes there's a lag in the computers getting the times on-line.Would have expected him by this point, no?Correct. This is the key 5k in the race.FWIW: everything after mile 21 is downhill. If Grue can just hold on a bit longer; and not start cramping from the change from up to downhill!!!! His next split is key.
Meb right behind in 5th as he "limped in" in 2:09. The winner was just interviewed and stated he had problems in the back of his leg too.He still just set the fastest American time ever in Boston. Way to go Ryan!Well, actually 2 seconds, but that would have been a tie.Hall missed third by 3 seconds.
Wouldn't it be the split as of 35K? 30K is 18.6 miles, and the steady climb through Newton is right after that.Correct. This is the key 5k in the race.FWIW: everything after mile 21 is downhill. If Grue can just hold on a bit longer; and not start cramping from the change from up to downhill!!!! His next split is key.
22:36 for this 5kstill at a 7:11 pace3956 Gruett, Chad 33 M Appleton WI USA Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k 0:22:19 0:44:26 1:06:32 1:28:43 1:33:35 1:50:55 - - - Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division - 0:07:09 3:07:19 - - - - "Slowed down" by 1 sec over the last 5k.22:1922:0722:0622:1122:12Incredible pacing.
30K: 2:13:31Pace:7:11Proj Finish: 3:08:12Wouldn't it be the split as of 35K? 30K is 18.6 miles, and the steady climb through Newton is right after that.Correct. This is the key 5k in the race.FWIW: everything after mile 21 is downhill. If Grue can just hold on a bit longer; and not start cramping from the change from up to downhill!!!! His next split is key.
You're right. Got my conversions messed up. 30K puts you by the Newton/Wellesley line -- The beginning of the hills have started but you're not to Comm Ave and the really tough stuff just yet.Wouldn't it be the split as of 35K? 30K is 18.6 miles, and the steady climb through Newton is right after that.Correct. This is the key 5k in the race.FWIW: everything after mile 21 is downhill. If Grue can just hold on a bit longer; and not start cramping from the change from up to downhill!!!! His next split is key.
Just getting there now.So is he through the hard part of the course now?
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Gun time until he crossed the timing mat.What does it mean when it says, "Start Time Offset: 4:27"
I'm guessing that's how long it took to get to the start line after the gun went off. (Gun time - Chip time = 4:27)?What does it mean when it says, "Start Time Offset: 4:27"
Sorry, that should be 22:53 for the last 5k.My bad.22:1922:0722:0622:1122:1222:3623:03 for this 5kIn great shape -- and I'm betting he's got a strong finish in him. I'm thinking under 22 for the next 5k.
That's what I thought....I assume the time we're tracking is his chip time.Gun time until he crossed the timing mat.What does it mean when it says, "Start Time Offset: 4:27"
I had to look up the meaning of that word.Do we have any Thread By-laws to vote on? We certainly have a quorum this morning! Good times.
I don't know if we have any By-laws, but if there are any crappy tasks to be done, now is the time to nominate Grue to take care of them. Does anyone second the motion?Unfortunately, I now have a meeting and will miss the big finish.Do we have any Thread By-laws to vote on? We certainly have a quorum this morning! Good times.
PM me a cell # if you'd like me to text you his finishing time.I don't know if we have any By-laws, but if there are any crappy tasks to be done, now is the time to nominate Grue to take care of them. Does anyone second the motion?Unfortunately, I now have a meeting and will miss the big finish.Do we have any Thread By-laws to vote on? We certainly have a quorum this morning! Good times.