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Comments: Started out with the very slow shuffle to the start line...after probably 20-30 minutes, we finally hit the mats and started a slow run. We tried not to waste too much energy dodging and weaving among the 22,000+ runners clogging the streets, but we definitely did a lot of passing and didn't get passed by too many people. I felt great until about mile 2.5, at which point I started playing the head games, wondering how my legs and feet would hold up for another almost 2.5 even at a slow speed. Grabbed some Gatorade at the first aid station since I wasn't sure how far the next would be. Walked through that mess, then got back into the steady pace. After the 5K mark I was still feeling strong but my hips and right arch were beginning to get a little sore. With Lauren keeping pace next to me, I powered on, encouraged by the fact that I had then reached a new post-knee-surgery race distance record. After 4 miles, I knew I could keep running for quite a while, and was again motivated by knowing I had surpassed my longest training run to date this year. Lauren began to fade in the last half mile, especially when we had to go up over a bridge very close to the finish. But I kept up the encouraging words and she kept moving. As we approached the finish line I had a huge smile on my face, thrilled that I had successfully completed almost 5 miles with no knee pain and little hip/right arch soreness. Lauren grabbed my hand and we finished strong, hands raised. It was the first race we ran together and won't be the last, and Lauren set a new 8K PR for herself!! So much fun. What would you do differently?: Well of course I'd like to be running faster. But! My plan for this race was to stick with Lauren at her pace, complete the distance, and have FUN. I accomplished all those. Good enough for me right now!  Post race
Warm down: Walked through the long finish area, grabbing water, bananas, bagels, etc. Got our bags back at the gear check, found Lindsay (who also ran well), took some pictures, got some bad free beer (Michelob Ultra...it's like flavored water IMO). What limited your ability to perform faster: Current stage of knee recovery, current level of run fitness (still ramping up gradually), weather, crowd, and my plan for the race (as above). Event comments: TONS of fun. One I'd love to come back for every year, if I can. Last updated: 2007-12-31 12:00 AM
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 2008-04-01 3:04 PM |
Extreme Veteran  393   Columbia, South Carolina |  Subject: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K |
| 2008-04-01 3:10 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Champion 7550   Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Glad to hear the knee held up. It's always more fun running with a friend but 22,000 of them is too much... |
| 2008-04-01 3:56 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Wow that was a BIG RACE! Sounds like you had fun though and glad the knee is holding up well!! |
| 2008-04-01 7:14 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K You are amazing and have come so far since your surgery. Way to hang in there. Congratulations on putting together a lovely, appropriate race and getting back in the game. |
| 2008-04-01 8:32 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Great race then--you stuck wit your plan and had NO PAIN. Makes a fantastic day out there! |
| 2008-04-01 10:49 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Expert 1226 Chicago | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Great job out there!! |
| 2008-04-02 6:35 AM in reply to: #1308615 |
Veteran 205 Fayetteville, NC | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Great job! I am glad to hear you had a good time. And even more happy that your knee held up well  |
| 2008-04-02 5:57 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Master 2411 Goodyear, AZ | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Wow! That was a big crowd. Great to see you running and enjoying it- well done! |
| 2008-04-02 6:08 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Champion 5345 Carlsbad, California | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Wow, great way to announce your comeback, run a race with 22,000 other folks Congratulations :cool: |
| 2008-04-03 2:20 AM in reply to: #1308615 |
Pro 3932 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Wow, another race in freeeeezing conditions! And with 22,000 others, no less! Gee, I had to put on a sweater just reading your report! Sounds like the race went great, and you accomplished everything you wanted and more. Congratulations! It's great to hear that your knee is doing so well. P.S. Oh, I used to live in Chicago, and really enjoyed it despite the cold -- awesome city! I'm sure it was very fun to see 22,000 other runners out there. |
| 2008-04-03 12:37 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Veteran 320 Orange, CT | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Totally Awesome!! Congrats on getting your knee thru the race!! 22,000 runners - CRAZY!! Sounds like you had a GREAT TIME!! |
| 2008-04-03 3:29 PM in reply to: #1308615 |
Veteran 169 | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Whoop...Whoop, Awesome to read you smiled when you knew you had broken past the longest training run you did year to date. I am so glad the leg is responding and things will only get better.
I can't wait to someday race with you! (Even if it has to be in Colorado).
Way to have Fun and encourage a friend to get out there on the course too.
Well done! |
| 2008-04-05 9:28 AM in reply to: #1308615 |
| Modesto, California | Subject: RE: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - 8K Great job! Way to stay focused on all of your training! |
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Woke up around 6:45am, ate oatmeal and a banana, and took the train with Lauren and Lindsay down to the start area. Walked around, checked our gear, and then stood around for what seemed like forever, trying to keep warm. Lauren and I got into the 12-minute-mile corral and Lindsay lined up ahead of us.
Uhh...there was no "warm" before this race. "Warmup" consisted of bouncing around in place trying to keep warm.