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James Winzenz
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« on: September 09, 2008, 07:31:52 pm » |
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Okay, Okay, I know I had posted something about this several months ago, but now we are less than a month away from SGM, and I am hoping to be able to break 3:00 this year. I would love to have some company - just like the TOU group that is forming, I also think that running with people you know (even if just through the blog) makes the miles go by quicker and easier. I have an overly ambitious goal of running 2:55, a realistic goal of running sub-3:00 and a just OK goal of getting a BQ (sub-3:10 which would basically be assuming I blow up). Anyone else out there looking to break 3:00 (by just a bit)? Lets get the details sorted out now and figure out where we can meet before the eleventh hour, so to speak.
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Craig Green
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2008, 03:55:44 pm » |
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I found that pacing with others that have the same goal for the first half is pretty beneficial. I'm setting my sites at 2:45, but if my achilles flares up again or something else like that happens, I'll join up with the sub-3:00 crew.
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Marcie J.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2008, 04:03:23 pm » |
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I am shooting for 2:55 as well.
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Tom
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2008, 04:07:06 pm » |
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2:55 for me too, with hopes of closer to 2:50 if I get lucky and it's one of those in-the-zone days, or just under 3 if it's a bummer day or the weather is not conducive to a fast race.
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Cameron Clarke
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2008, 05:55:49 pm » |
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I'm hoping for a Boston Qualifier too. It could be really good to run with a group for at least the first half.
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James Winzenz
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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2008, 11:48:30 pm » |
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Wow, we have quite the group here! That would be totally fun to run together - where would be a good place to meet? I was thinking over by the clothing drop/hospitality area to the right of the start. Maybe 30 minutes prior to the start of the race or so to give us some time to warm up?
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Josse
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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2008, 02:32:24 pm » |
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I am wanting that sub-3 as well. But will probably start alittle more conservative and go through the half at about a 1:32-33 and really try to negitive split.
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Sasha Pachev
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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2008, 02:37:47 pm » |
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A good place to meet is mile marker 1, 7:00 sharp after the start.
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Paul (RivertonPaul)
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008, 03:49:34 pm » |
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Those planning on sub 3:00 should all have number bibs that let you in the front corral, which is typically less crowded than outside the corral.
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Craig Green
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2008, 09:24:29 am » |
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Be sure to warm up in the corral. I have made the mistake of hanging out in the main crowd with friends and not getting a proper warmup before the race. The corral has its own fires and the runners within the corral form a moving circle to warm up.
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James Winzenz
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2008, 10:01:19 am » |
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Those planning on sub 3:00 should all have number bibs that let you in the front corral, which is typically less crowded than outside the corral.
Is this based on the goal time you specified when you registered? I don't have any experience with this. I am pretty sure I had specified 3:00 for my goal time, but I honestly don't remember. If we all got to be in the front corral, that would make it even easier to meet. |
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Paul (RivertonPaul)
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2008, 10:06:56 am » |
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In the past, your bib is color coated (and number assigned) based on the anticipated time you submitted. The different color allows you entry to the corral.
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James Winzenz
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2008, 10:14:42 am » |
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So what color bib should I be looking for?
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AndyBrowning
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« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2008, 10:22:55 am » |
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So what color bib should I be looking for?
If you put 3:00 as your expected finish time you will be in the elite corral. I think that the cutoff for men is between 3:10 and 3:15. |
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James Winzenz
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« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2008, 10:33:04 am » |
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Sweet! So new suggestion - lets all meet up in the elite corral! I just checked with Steve to find out if he has any of the FRB singlets, or will have more before the race. I figure as many of us as can wear the singlet, the easier it will be to find us!
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