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dave rockness
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« on: April 14, 2011, 09:49:42 pm »

If the weather predictions hold, Boston runners could be looking at up to 20mph winds from the west (tailwind).  I hate to get my hopes up, yet things are looking good for a fast day. 
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Paul Petersen
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2011, 06:29:18 am »

I'm counting on 20mph headwinds. Any deviation from that plan will be a bonus.
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2011, 08:03:48 am »

gotta like that kind of mindset!
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Dave Holt
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2011, 09:32:52 am »

Anybody got an update on Paul?  Or Aaron Metler?  Anyone else who is running?
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2011, 10:06:53 am »

Aaron is 2:21ish after the 25k mark
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2011, 10:15:31 am »

Tracking Paul and Aaron now - Paul projected 2:17:33 after 30K
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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2011, 10:16:32 am »

Paul is at 1:37:33 at the 30k mark.  Extrapolating even mile splits that would put him finishing at 2:16 (obviously there will be some dropoff).  Also of interest, Nan Kennard is at 1:48:19 at 30k (2:31 at even pace).
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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2011, 11:24:52 am »

Way to go guys!  Congrats Paul!
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2011, 12:37:36 pm »

Wow.  I was blown away when I pulled up the Boston Marathon page and Paul's name was right there on the front as the third American.  And what a way to bury that OTQ time!  Congrats to everyone who ran it!
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« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2011, 01:39:08 pm »

Congrats to all those that ran Boston.  I just wanted to point out a few amazing points.  Paul had an incredibly consistent pace throughout.  His 5k's ranged from 16:11 to 16:30, even on the hills.  It is rare to see that at Boston.  I have to admit that I was doubting Paul could OTQ at Boston, but I was floored to see his time and 3rd American.  He is more machine than man I think.  Also, the winner, Mutai, had a negative split the second half running 1:01:58 then 1:01:04!  Two of his 5k splits late in the race on the hills were 14:11 and 14:13.  So that's like 4:42 pace overall and 4:33 pace on those 5k's.  I'm still shaking my head in disbelief.
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« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2011, 01:56:13 pm »

Yeah that was a freaking crazy race. Hall even ran like an animal. And the girls finish was awesome too. Fun day to be a runner and running fan. Way to go Paul. We're not worthy to be on the same blog as you.
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