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10-08-2008, 07:57 PM
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Future SUV Owner
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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“Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, 'Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapeños.'"
-J.M. “Red” Spicer
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10-08-2008, 08:48 PM
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Rocking Strength 3
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,447
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Originally Posted by twinsavsvikingsfan
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For sure. I need to get up at 4:30 am, do my 2 mile run then get my wife and myself to the airport. The weekend starts tomorrow. CHICAGO HERE I COME. 
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10-08-2008, 10:02 PM
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Shallow End Lurker
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 399
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Originally Posted by tcoy777
For sure. I need to get up at 4:30 am, do my 2 mile run then get my wife and myself to the airport. The weekend starts tomorrow. CHICAGO HERE I COME. 
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Have a great trip!!!
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10-08-2008, 10:09 PM
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Cheesy Rack Guy Wannabe
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,640
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Have fun and best of luck!
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10-09-2008, 02:44 AM
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Luv'n Lift'n
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,744
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WOO HOO! Good run friend! I'll be think'n of ya.
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10-09-2008, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 107
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Good luck!
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10-09-2008, 12:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,520
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good luck, man
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10-09-2008, 01:45 PM
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Super Hero Wannabe
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Not in a box, not with a fox
Posts: 722
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Woohooo! Good luck! I shall do my anti rain dance for you 
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10-09-2008, 04:22 PM
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just in case
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 178
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Have fun!
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10-09-2008, 04:42 PM
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Rocking Strength 3
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,447
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Thanks everyone. We arrived and I am going out in a few to run my 2 miles. I opted to run here instead of waking up real early. I like the carb loading though!! Hope to try a few local beers tonight. I have also heard a rumor that they have the Brooklyn Oktoberfest in some places around. The hunt is on.
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10-09-2008, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CT
Posts: 787
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Good Luck Tcoy777, I would just give you one piece of advice that helped me get through my one and only marathon. When/If it gets tough just say to yourself that you put in so much effort you put into training. All those long runs in the heat and all those mornings when you had to fit in an early morning run. Just think, NO ONE PUT IN THE EFFORT THAT YOU DID!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK TCOY777 !!!!!!!!!!
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10-09-2008, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,186
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Tcoy....Chicago....woohoo!! Good run, tcoy!!
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10-09-2008, 09:38 PM
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Rocking Strength 3
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barrett
Good Luck Tcoy777, I would just give you one piece of advice that helped me get through my one and only marathon. When/If it gets tough just say to yourself that you put in so much effort you put into training. All those long runs in the heat and all those mornings when you had to fit in an early morning run. Just think, NO ONE PUT IN THE EFFORT THAT YOU DID!!!!!!!
Thanks I will remember that.
GOOD LUCK TCOY777 !!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by foodfromafar
Tcoy....Chicago....woohoo!! Good run, tcoy!!
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Thanks just a few more days away.
Ran 2 miles at a nice slow pace. Ran with my wife on her couch to 5k program. Its funny she is just starting to run and here I am two or three years from where she was to now doing a marathon. Amazing. I never thought I would ever do this. Lesson, NEVER SAY NEVER.
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10-12-2008, 05:49 AM
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Future SUV Owner
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posts: 4,861
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Today's the day!
Good luck, have fun, and I can't wait to read about your experience!
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“Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, 'Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapeños.'"
-J.M. “Red” Spicer
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10-12-2008, 04:20 PM
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Rocking Strength 3
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,447
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A quick post from Chicago. I finished way off my pace but I FREAKING FINISHED. 4:43:48. My foot reared its ugly head at mile 15. That combined with the heat made it rough. That saying about the wall, I don't know if I hit it or not, but I lost it soon after 20 miles. All things considered with my foot and the heat I am so happy right now. I almost cried when I saw the finish line. I will give a better report later, now I need a shower and LOTS OF BEER.
Thanks for everyone's support. You all were there with me when it was the toughest! YOU ALL ARE THE BEST!!!
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10-12-2008, 05:11 PM
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Future SUV Owner
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posts: 4,861
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Congratulations! You are now a MARATHONER!
Bask in that glow, you've definitely earned it.
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“Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, 'Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapeños.'"
-J.M. “Red” Spicer
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10-12-2008, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,186
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Woohoo!!!! Congrats, tcoy!!!!! A marathoner...what a well-deserved honor!!!
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10-12-2008, 08:54 PM
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Shallow End Lurker
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 399
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Hey!! Great job!! I'm so glad you pushed through to the end. Well done!
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