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monk25
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 Posted: 08/03/02 - 22:34 Post subject: I Should Have Stayed Home
Ran even though I knew I probably should have bagged it. Was chip-timed, but they only had sensor pads at the end! They started 1000+ runners, walkers et al at the same time. I timed myself from were I thought the starting line was (no clear marker, just an airhorn). My first mile was like 6:15, and the got progressively slower as the heat (80 f 85% humidity) and my lack of preparedness set in. I didn't walk (although based on my time, you might find that hard to believe!) Once I finished the race (mercifully) my heel pain flared up to the point of nausea.
Me and PJ pre-run (notice my ignorant smile)
At the finish Line 52+ minutes later
Me trying to numb the pain!
My Lovely bride (EL, she's MINE!)
My lovely daughter, Isabella:
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copteacher
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Posted: 08/03/02 - 22:36 Post subject:
beautiful family phillip
like that recovery drink...
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monk25
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Posted: 08/03/02 - 22:42 Post subject:
Thanks, I am a lucky man.
Yea, Free Beer. It wasn't a total loss 
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Cappy
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Posted: 08/04/02 - 07:50 Post subject:
| rtpd113 wrote: | beautiful family phillip
like that recovery drink... |
Ditto to what Joe said. A race with free beer, not to bad.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 08/04/02 - 08:06 Post subject:
Glad to see that your whole family went out to support you. 
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genie
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Posted: 08/04/02 - 13:06 Post subject:
| grego262 wrote: | | rtpd113 wrote: | beautiful family phillip
like that recovery drink... |
Ditto to what Joe said. A race with free beer, not to bad. |
Hey, a lot of our Philly races have free beer...if you guys would show up once in a while you'd know that!! 
Sorry to hear it didn't go well, Phil....I got it good from the heat yesterday too! It was miserable. Great pics though--your family is gorgeous! Hopefully we'll get some of the gang together for a fall race up north somewhere when the weather is better. Now get your butt (and heel) to a doc and get that thing looked at......
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Sandy Cheeks
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Posted: 08/04/02 - 13:49 Post subject:
Monk,
Sorry to hear you did not have the race you wanted. I hope your heel feels better soon.
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monk25
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Posted: 08/04/02 - 21:33 Post subject:
Thanks Sandy, Genie, PH, Joe and Greg.
After a day of resting, I am happy I raced, even if I ran it slower than I would have liked, and my heel pain has quited down a bit. I left a message with my cousin/podiatrist and hope to meet with her soon. Depending on what she says, I might bag the NYC Marathon this year  . I am about a month behind in my training already.
Genie, as for PA races, again, depending on the prognosis of my heel, I would love to run a 10k or so in Pa. It wouldn't be so tough to get my wife there for a weekend (she just loves the Poconos!). I have been to Jim Thorpe a few times and want to move there! (Its probably the only place not in NY that I would live). I don't know your area of Pa, so let me know of any upcoming races that look good. Maybe we can get the East Coast posse together!
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 08/05/02 - 13:37 Post subject:
Congrats on finishing at least, Monk! Sorry you struggled. Wish I had your support group when I ran!
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