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He needs to run it in 3:10:59 or better = 7:17 pace. A slow start, but nothing he can't overcome. You can track me at: Houston Marathon Results. I'm bib 2060, and after a slow first 10k (8:14 pace), I've gotten it down to 8:07 pace at the halfway point. Edited to add, that I'm struggling quite a bit at 30k as my overall pace is now 8:19 (must be the heat, as it's currently 62).
Well, that and posting while running.He needs to run it in 3:10:59 or better = 7:15 pace. A slow start, but nothing he can't overcome. You can track me at: Houston Marathon Results. I'm bib 2060, and after a slow first 10k (8:14 pace), I've gotten it down to 8:07 pace at the halfway point. Edited to add, that I'm struggling quite a bit at 30k as my overall pace is now 8:19 (must be the heat, as it's currently 62).
Some good work in here, but the first picture is one of Heidi Klum.
I'd like to break two hours for my half. For most of my race, the full and half marathons are on the same course. Does this mean that there will be someone that's easily identifiable running the pace I want to run and all I have to do is keep up with them?
At the half he is at 1:37:45 pace 7:28Gruecd needs 7:17 pace, not 7:15. We should have a halfway update on him soon. I hope I'm finishing strong
what is BQ?
Pace group = you have a pace leader who will run a specific time (i.e., 4 hours) while holding a sign that says "4:00". People who want to run that pace stay with the guy/gal with the sign. Stay with the sign, you run the time!
I believe that's shorthand for "running a Boston Marathon-qualifying time."
Boston Qualify. Gruecd is hoping to qualify for this year's and next year's Boston, but needs a 3:10:59 or better to do so. FWIW: he qualified, and ran it last year (= we all got to live vicariously through him).
. It looks like I ran 3:39:57 (8:24 pace). Much slower than anticipated, but with all the posting and stuff I did, I should be pretty happy 
I don't recall Heidi flipping off the camera, you sure this isn't an imitation?
Nice work, you might want to head over to the medical tent for some BioFreeze on that calf.It looks like I just finished, and boy are my legs tired
Nice work, you might want to head over to the medical tent for some BioFreeze on that calf.It looks like I just finished, and boy are my legs tired
Are the thumbs doing OK or has posting during the race taken a toll on them?
Darn, I guess I'll have to scrap my plans to do a tri in CA just for a chance meeting (or determine if Heidi has plan to do a tri like J-Lo).
I for one have no problem with this. I like the pic and wouldnt mind if she slapped me around a little.
Nice work, you might want to head over to the medical tent for some BioFreeze on that calf.It looks like I just finished, and boy are my legs tired
fixed.
Nice work, you might want to head over to the medical tent for some BioFreeze on that calf.It looks like I just finished, and boy are my legs tired
. It looks like I ran 3:39:57 (8:24 pace). Much slower than anticipated, but with all the posting and stuff I did, I should be pretty happy
No harm in a walk. In fact as you add distance, this is a nice way to recover from a longer run without the pounding of a run.
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Just saw that & this sucks for him. To lose much time over the 7-miles after the 1/2, something must have happened.Gruecd's having a hard time (for him). Through 20 miles he's: 2:41:09 | 8:04 pace
bummer I hope nothing to bad.Just saw that & this sucks for him. To lose much time over the 7-miles after the 1/2, something must have happened.Gruecd's having a hard time (for him). Through 20 miles he's: 2:41:09 | 8:04 pace.
Sweet. I am out of here for a 3-4 milerI will be thinking good thoughts for gruecd.
He's coming off a pretty short rest, and it is also warm there today. Plenty of
for him. I'm just hoping he learned early that he wasn't going to BQ and just backed off, to fight another day.
DNF for gruecd?
I see finished 3:42:19 pace 8:29I hate to ask, but does it look like aDNF
for gruecd?ETA, nevermind, I hit refresh to see a 3:42 ######.
You must have edited as I was typing.I see finished 3:42:19 pace 8:29I hate to ask, but does it look like a
me to. Hopefully it's only his ego that is hurt. FWIW: even if I didn't hurt my calf last week, there is zero chance I could have run today. Both of my daughters had the flu two nights ago (all night
= no more than 2 hours sleep two nights ago), and last night Mrs. Liquors had it = I had zero sleep until 5 am this morning, and I was supposed to get up at 4 am for the race. I would have also never been able to leave my throwing up wife, with a 7 and 3 year old who are also feeling sick. Glad that I was able to sell my spot for somebody else to enjoy the run today. It certainly wasn't in the card for me On a better note, both daughters are down for naps, and the Mrs. is resting. It's currently 75 degrees here and perfect out (sorry for those of you up north), and I'm heading out to go for a bike ride. Getting as far away from the germs in the house seems like a good idea at this point.
Always a good to lower your immune system and come back to a sick houseme to. Hopefully it's only his ego that is hurt. FWIW: even if I didn't hurt my calf last week, there is zero chance I could have run today. Both of my daughters had the flu two nights ago (all night :X = no more than 2 hours sleep two nights ago), and last night Mrs. Liquors had it = I had zero sleep until 5 am this morning, and I was supposed to get up at 4 am for the race. I would have also never been able to leave my throwing up wife, with a 7 and 3 year old who are also feeling sick. Glad that I was able to sell my spot for somebody else to enjoy the run today. It certainly wasn't in the card for me
Just kidding, but seriously, make sure you try to recover somewhere away from the germs
I got a text from gruecd and it sounds like it is the ego that is hurt the worst (no mention of other injuries), here is what was sent: "Race sucked. Way too hot down here, & I was fighting cramps the last 10 miles. Not even close to BQ. Prob shoulda dropped out."I can't imagine trying to solider on with cramps for 10 freaking miles. Major hero points in my book for finishing that well, or at all for that matter.
Sounds like that was the issue for him. And here I thought it was just 'cause he was getting older. Too bad! I wanted him to make it.-----Eight miles for me today ..about 15 degrees with a steady, cold west wind. I'd take a little of that TX/AZ/CAL warm weather right about now.WI to here in AZ is a HUGE change this time of year. Already in the low 70's. Kudos for even doing it.
Yes, he texted:"Race sucked. Way too hot down here, & I was fighting cramps the last 10 miles. Not even close to BQ. Prob shoulda dropped out."Any word from gruecd?
Fixed.Yes, he texted:"Race sucked. Way too hot down here, & I was fighting cramps the last 10 miles. Not even close to BQ. Prob shoulda dropped out."Any word from gruecd?
Low blow, old man!Fixed.Yes, he texted:"Race sucked. Way too hot down here, & I was fighting cramps the last 10 miles. Not even close to BQ. Prob shoulda dropped out."Any word from gruecd?
Back later with more. Just wanted to let you guys know that I'm alive and kicking. Bruised ego and sore legs, but otherwise OK....
yes
No pain! 
Great run.
As opposed to carrying a 305 or similar device that tells you to the foot how far in front/behind your pace you are? Any medium size marathon pays people to pace. They don't stop at rest stops (usually) so be ready for that. Back in the days before GPS I actually paced 10ks in the offseason for t-shirts.
Don't really know what those are either. But I do have a sweet Timex ironman that I look at once a mile. Seems easier to follow a designated runner though.
Garmin Forerunner® 305. I have the 205 (same thing without the heart rate montor and therefore a little less expensive). I don't leave home without it.
