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kobyj
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 Posted: 10/13/02 - 17:50 Post subject: Chicago Marathon
I ran in the Chicago Marathon this morning. Unlike my post 2 weeks ago, I never had the thought, "Why am I doing this" go through my head! I only had positive thoughts (probably due to the tremondous support from the croud).
My first mile was 30 seconds too slow (7:33). After that, I was kicking out 6:30s-6:45s for many miles. I broke my previous PR for the half-marathon (was 1:2 by one minute (now stands at 1:27). Unlike my marathon last year, I did not hit the wall at mile 21. Instead I was able to keep running at a 7:00-7:18 pace between miles 21 and 24.
My overall time blew my previous PR (3:15) away by 17 minutes!! I pulled of a 2:58 marathon and qualified for Boston in the process. I finished 725th overall, 668th in the male group, and 83rd in my age group.
Soreness afterwards? Not really. If I sit for a while, my legs will get a little sore. Once I start walking, they loosen up fairly quickly. Tomorrow may be interesting though.
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 18:37 Post subject:
That Rocks!!! A sub 3 marathon and qualifying for Boston. Sounds like you had a great race and a great day. Congratulations!!!!
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copteacher
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 19:01 Post subject:
wow that is an awesome run
you are in a small group of people who can do that
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prohemp
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 19:11 Post subject:
truly awesome - congrats!!
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Cappy
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 19:16 Post subject:
Congrat's a PR and a BQ, great job.
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flarunner
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 20:16 Post subject:
Congrats Kobyj! Great run! PR and BQ! 
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rolling rock
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 20:27 Post subject:
congratulations kobyj!!
unbelievable job. you kicked some major stuff there!!
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purple hayes
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 20:30 Post subject:
H O L Y . C O W ! You're quite the speedy fella! Congrats on the PR!
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runaroundsue
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 20:54 Post subject:
Great Job!!!!!!!! I am  a little green with envy, but very happy for you.
sue
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 10/13/02 - 21:23 Post subject:
Holy Moly! Great job. Congrats and book the flight to Boston. Patriot's Day, here you come.
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Posted: 10/14/02 - 08:31 Post subject:
Great job. Really impressive time.
Congratulations.
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jrjo
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Posted: 10/14/02 - 10:10 Post subject:
...as said often, I bow to your superiority. Sweet!
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Posted: 10/14/02 - 10:18 Post subject:
great job Kobester! How ya feeling today?
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kobyj
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Posted: 10/14/02 - 20:18 Post subject:
Thanks guys and gals.
Today was a slow day both moving around campus and running. I made it to all of my classes and even got a few miles of running done. I'm eating bananas and drinking more water than usual. Not because of being thirsty, but just because I want to flush out the soreness.
Tomorrow will probably be the worst day for the soreness. I just keep telling myself that what I can do now even in the soreness will make me stronger in the end (as long as I do not over do it).
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 10/15/02 - 08:47 Post subject:
Great job, Koby! Just don't rush yourself back into things. Your body will love you for giving it a break.
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