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Originally Posted by whodat
That is some good race milage. Can't wait for the race reports.
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5K relay leg was fine, took it easy, I think I ran close to 24:00? Had about two hours until my 30K started, at 10:30. Was doing okay for the first 12-14 miles, then things started to fall apart. I didn't stash a Gatorade at the start/finish area for the 30k/55k runners, and there wasn't any on the course itself, just water -- which makes sense, when most people are just running 5K. So I wasn't replenishing electrolytes like I normally do with that kind of distance. I was in danger of not replenishing fuel either, because the night before, I realized I was down to one Clif gel! Thankfully, someone else in my club was able to bring me a raspberry one (I usually use vanilla), and I found a second vanilla on my dresser the day of my race -- so I had my usual 3. My last few miles averaged between an 11 and 12 minute pace, although I did have a sub-10 in the middle. Not thrilled with my finish, but given the conditions (also a cold start to the day, but it warmed up), I was fine with it. And it was a great event overall.
This past weekend's 5K had much better results: 23:21, about 30 seconds off my PR. The course was a bit long -- 3.19 by my Garmin -- had it been exactly 3.1, I would have PRed, I think. Still finished 2nd in my AG (small race), got a neat medal.
The marathon is 5 days away... feeling decent about it, got a massage tonight. Watching the forecast carefully -- lows will be around freezing, and I'm not used to that kind of distance in that kind of cold, so I have to plan my clothing carefully.
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Originally Posted by laura22
i've been stalking the chicago marathon page waiting for 2015 info... finally it's out
looks like i missed the guarantee qualifying time by 44 SECONDS!!! jesus christ. going to try my luck with a lottery number anyways. same with NYC
also-this weather has been so bad for my running. treadmilling for the past couple of weeks, which is better than nothing but i can never bring myself to do over 6 miles on it. usually just do random intervals to stimulate my mind... thank god im skipping a spring marathon
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I'm planning to enter the Chicago marathon lottery, possibly the Marine Corps lottery? I can really only do a fall out-of-town race in odd-numbered years (due to elections), and MCM also poses other work scheduling issues that I actually don't have this year. But I think Chicago may be a better bet for my first "big" marathon...
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Originally Posted by whodat
BOOM! Amazon is selling my shoes for 48% off right now. Swooped in and scored two pairs. Also looking into getting a wrist GPS again. I saw this one on Amazon and looks like a really good deal. Anyone use this, something similar or know someone that does? I don't need a ton of bells and whistles, just a solid GPS device that tracks distance, speed, per mile and maybe HR. Any incite is appreciated.
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerun...250341&sr=1-16
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How old is the FR110? You can probably find the 220 for not that much more... and I think it's a little more polished, feature-wise. Not in terms of major functions, but little things that make it work better. I've had mine for about a year and I love it.