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akern
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 Posted: 10/01/05 - 21:04 Post subject:
Congratulations Rob! 
I'm somewhat disappointed about the lack of drama in your report. 
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 01:20 Post subject:
Not bad for an old man!
So are you going to try to figure out the cramping and take another swing at it?
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robp
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 08:17 Post subject:
| MechEngDropout wrote: | Not bad for an old man!
So are you going to try to figure out the cramping and take another swing at it? |
Probably. I'm a glutton for punishment. Although, at the moment tottering 26.2 feet would seem like an accomplishment.
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robp
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 08:20 Post subject:
| JUJR wrote: | 
how many trips to the potty????? |
Just one good one..... 
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 09:53 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | I'm sorry to hear about the cramping and issues, but major props for the sub-4 WITH WALKING. Pretty impressive I think. You rock Rob, but, we knew that |
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 11:02 Post subject:
It was a shorter report than I would have expected....
That was teh bomb! You ROCK!!
I still wish I could have been there to see you cross that finish line--what a DAY!!!!! I hope they got good pictures.
Super huge congrats!
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 11:07 Post subject:
Congrats on your first marathon!!!
A sub-four is awesome, and very impressive considering the muscle cramping issues. You should be proud!!
Edited to add that if you are looking for a PR course and don't want to travel very far, the Columbus, OH marathon course is flat and fast. It sounds like you'd possibly be able to get a BQ out of it, based on your first marathon time and the circumstances.
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Zatoichi
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 13:33 Post subject:
Sub-four?!? 
Holy crap, Rob, you are one tough hombre.
Sounds like a day that would have done in many a lesser runner (like me).
Huge props on that finish - you're one of my heroes.  :
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 13:43 Post subject:
You. Rock.
AWESOME job!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 15:20 Post subject:
awesome Rob!!! And ouch, I know those calf spasms. Marathon #2 for me. I still get twinges if I'm watching a race and see this happening to someone. 
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billflu
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 15:35 Post subject:
Good time even with the cramping!
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 15:44 Post subject:
Sub-4 Fantastic!!
You did spectacular Rob, despite the cramping you had. I'm excited about how you did and you should be as well. 26.2 miles is quite a distance to cover. You know as well as I, it's not something to be slighted. It is something to respect.
Congrats to you. You're in. You've joined one of the many few who ever accomplish this.
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 16:14 Post subject:
| kristin31 wrote: | Congrats on your first marathon!!!
A sub-four is awesome, and very impressive considering the muscle cramping issues. You should be proud!!
Edited to add that if you are looking for a PR course and don't want to travel very far, the Columbus, OH marathon course is flat and fast. It sounds like you'd possibly be able to get a BQ out of it, based on your first marathon time and the circumstances. |
Oh no. Akron may have whupped me this time..... but not the next time. I may try another one before next years Akron but as Arnold would say.... I'll be back!
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 16:46 Post subject:
| robp wrote: | | kristin31 wrote: | Congrats on your first marathon!!!
A sub-four is awesome, and very impressive considering the muscle cramping issues. You should be proud!!
Edited to add that if you are looking for a PR course and don't want to travel very far, the Columbus, OH marathon course is flat and fast. It sounds like you'd possibly be able to get a BQ out of it, based on your first marathon time and the circumstances. |
Oh no. Akron may have whupped me this time..... but not the next time. I may try another one before next years Akron but as Arnold would say.... I'll be back! |
Well, the Flying Pig is fun but challenging, with a BIG hill around mile 6 (unless they have changed the course again). If you want a tough course with good crowd support...
If I had your speed I'd work on the BQ at either Columbus or Chicago. BUt I'm just jealous.
Congratulations again!!! This is one of the best feelings ever, no?
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Posted: 10/02/05 - 21:24 Post subject:
Sub 4 with drama?
Tip a cold one back for me!
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