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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jogo - 2010-10-14 9:09 PM ericcooper - 2010-10-13 9:11 AM Well, the first wave goes off at 7am, so how about 6:30? I'll have my Cedar Point Rev3 finisher shirt on. Spoken like a true IRONMAN!! Hey Coop, when are you heading to the Expo? ![]() I'm heading down there today. I'll probably take off a little early from work so I can beat some of the rush hour traffic. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'll be staying at the Greek Town Casino Hotel. Then taking the people mover. I'll be wearing last years Detroit shirt. Grey with the bridge on it. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() G.ood luck to all the racers tomorrow, New Pr's for all !!!! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I waited by Cobo Joe's from 6-6:30 then I got paranoid I wouldn't have time to and get my spot so I bailed. I'm really sorry everyone. I was happy I did it beacue the line at the pora hell was huge. How did everyone do? I sucked. I had to walk during my half marathon.........I wanted to be under 2 hours, but my lack of training is my only excuse. I ran 2:04 and some change. The weather was great, but I should not have worn a long sleeve shirt. I hope everyone else did great. Maybe I'll see you on Halloween. I promise I'll wait longer that day wherever we choose to meet. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() maverickbassets - 2010-10-17 1:24 PMI waited by Cobo Joe's from 6-6:30 then I got paranoid I wouldn't have time to and get my spot so I bailed. I'm really sorry everyone. I was happy I did it beacue the line at the pora hell was huge. On Halloween you'll recognize our costumes How did everyone do? I sucked. I had to walk during my half marathon.........I wanted to be under 2 hours, but my lack of training is my only excuse. I ran 2:04 and some change. The weather was great, but I should not have worn a long sleeve shirt. I hope everyone else did great. Maybe I'll see you on Halloween. I promise I'll wait longer that day wherever we choose to meet. ![]() |
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Expert![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I had the learning experience of a lifetime to say the least. My goal was 3:30 and I started in the 3:30 pace group. It quickly turned into a porta-potty relay. I had to modif my entire game plan around mile 16. By 18 all my legs muscles started to cramp up. I walked all of Bell Isle until after the bridge when a friend caught up and she convinced me to run with her. We struggled to the finish and eventually made it! 26.2! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() carlwithac - 2010-10-17 4:12 PMI had the learning experience of a lifetime to say the least. My goal was 3:30 and I started in the 3:30 pace group. It quickly turned into a porta-potty relay. I had to modif my entire game plan around mile 16. By 18 all my legs muscles started to cramp up. I walked all of Bell Isle until after the bridge when a friend caught up and she convinced me to run with her. We struggled to the finish and eventually made it! 26.2! Well done! Aren't friends grand ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I was a bit late because of poop issues at the hotel, I know TMI. I ran a 4:19:53 marathon. Not bad for my first and I'm an old fart. I had to yell "Go Green" at the last few water stations. I was not sure which one was the right one. Each time I had to explain myself. I had fun! ![]() |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() If you sucked then I did right along with you Chris. Worst of my three halves ever completed - by six minutes! I also walked and a lot, like every half mile for like 30 sec from mile 9 to the finish. 1:56 and some change. Too much drinking and eating and a lack of training for me. One long run a week and playing soccer once a week just didnt cut it. Well maybe I can use this as some motivation. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() slick - 2010-10-17 8:54 PM If you sucked then I did right along with you Chris. Worst of my three halves ever completed - by six minutes! I also walked and a lot, like every half mile for like 30 sec from mile 9 to the finish. 1:56 and some change. Too much drinking and eating and a lack of training for me. One long run a week and playing soccer once a week just didnt cut it. Well maybe I can use this as some motivation. 1:56 with little training and lots of drinking? I think I need to start drinking more! Good show. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Glad to hear I wasn't alone. Maybe next time we'll both train more and do better. Man that tunnel was a hot sauna. Like a fool I had stuck my numner to a long sleeve shirt I couldn't shed. Oh well. Lessons learned. I'm so sore today going up and down stairs is a long ordeal. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Congratulations to everyone. I came in at 4:33 and wasn't happy with it. Maybe next year. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Great Job everyone. I really struggled out there, came it a 4:34. Not so happy with the time, but it was definetly a learning experience. My body is really hating me this morning. My foot feels like if I cut it off, it would feel better. RunnerGirl, loved the tutu and tiara, i'm going to target to get an orange one for halloween! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sounds like a lot of of us were unhappy with how we did - count me in that group. I ran the half at just a hair below 1:52. I was target for my goal pace of 8:00 per mile at the start of the tunnel and fell apart after climbing the hill out of the tunnel. It was a beautiful day and if there is one positive to my run I finally conquered getting the water at the aid station while in stride and drinking without a huge mess while running. Quick question - everything I read said the race started at 7:15....when did they switch it to 7:00? My brother-in-law and I started further back than we hoped because we were trying to get in the corral to late for the adjusted start time. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() maverickbassets - 2010-10-18 6:59 AM She was right behind kathmich and I when she went down. I heard her sort of make a loud noise as she was falling and turned around. I saw her fall and it looked like she was having a seizure. We all called for medical help. Kl and I thought of her often throughout the race and really hoped she was ok. She looked young...20's or 30's. I'll be thinking of her and her family. Glad to hear I wasn't alone. Maybe next time we'll both train more and do better. Man that tunnel was a hot sauna. Like a fool I had stuck my numner to a long sleeve shirt I couldn't shed. Oh well. Lessons learned. I'm so sore today going up and down stairs is a long ordeal. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 4:41 and I am happy. I finish! I slept 14 hrs last night and I have difficulty walking this morning. Heck... I have difficulty walking since I cross the finish line! I still not sure how I can speed up at 23 mile mark and spin at 200yard. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() smoak - 2010-10-18 10:18 AM maverickbassets - 2010-10-18 6:59 AM She was right behind kathmich and I when she went down. I heard her sort of make a loud noise as she was falling and turned around. I saw her fall and it looked like she was having a seizure. We all called for medical help. Kl and I thought of her often throughout the race and really hoped she was ok. She looked young...20's or 30's. I'll be thinking of her and her family. Glad to hear I wasn't alone. Maybe next time we'll both train more and do better. Man that tunnel was a hot sauna. Like a fool I had stuck my numner to a long sleeve shirt I couldn't shed. Oh well. Lessons learned. I'm so sore today going up and down stairs is a long ordeal. Dianne said she is 53...first marathon. Wonder what would cause someone to go down like that so early in the race. She's also in my thoughts. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() There is an interesting article on MSNBC.com today about the dangers of Ibuprofen use before and during running/endurance events. We all know we shouldn't mix the two...aparently it is a potentially deadly cocktail. Besides the kidney related issues it also increases blood pressure and in some cases could result in heart stress or more. I kave no idea why the woman collapsed yesterday and I hope that ultimately she recovers...but as we see events like this I think we should also make sure we are training and competing in a healthy fashion. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dangremond - 2010-10-18 1:35 PMThere is an interesting article on MSNBC.com today about the dangers of Ibuprofen use before and during running/endurance events. We all know we shouldn't mix the two...aparently it is a potentially deadly cocktail. Besides the kidney related issues it also increases blood pressure and in some cases could result in heart stress or more. I kave no idea why the woman collapsed yesterday and I hope that ultimately she recovers...but as we see events like this I think we should also make sure we are training and competing in a healthy fashion. I can't tell you how many times I've heard athletes refer to loving "Vitamin I". Thanks for posting. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dangremond - 2010-10-18 1:35 PMThere is an interesting article on MSNBC.com today about the dangers of Ibuprofen use before and during running/endurance events. We all know we shouldn't mix the two...aparently it is a potentially deadly cocktail. Besides the kidney related issues it also increases blood pressure and in some cases could result in heart stress or more. I kave no idea why the woman collapsed yesterday and I hope that ultimately she recovers...but as we see events like this I think we should also make sure we are training and competing in a healthy fashion. I can't tell you how many times I've heard athletes refer to loving "Vitamin I". Thanks for posting. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dangremond - 2010-10-18 12:35 PM There is an interesting article on MSNBC.com today about the dangers of Ibuprofen use before and during running/endurance events. We all know we shouldn't mix the two...aparently it is a potentially deadly cocktail. Besides the kidney related issues it also increases blood pressure and in some cases could result in heart stress or more. I kave no idea why the woman collapsed yesterday and I hope that ultimately she recovers...but as we see events like this I think we should also make sure we are training and competing in a healthy fashion. I'll have to look that up. I didn't know it was bad. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen. 200 before and 600 during. Plus some Tylenol. And I have high blood pressure to start with. happy with my 4:19 time. ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Detroit Dan - 2010-10-18 2:08 PM Dan, you should really run that by a dr. That's way too stressful on your kidneys which are stressed during exercise anyway. dangremond - 2010-10-18 12:35 PM There is an interesting article on MSNBC.com today about the dangers of Ibuprofen use before and during running/endurance events. We all know we shouldn't mix the two...aparently it is a potentially deadly cocktail. Besides the kidney related issues it also increases blood pressure and in some cases could result in heart stress or more. I kave no idea why the woman collapsed yesterday and I hope that ultimately she recovers...but as we see events like this I think we should also make sure we are training and competing in a healthy fashion. I'll have to look that up. I didn't know it was bad. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen. 200 before and 600 during. Plus some Tylenol. And I have high blood pressure to start with. happy with my 4:19 time. ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Detroit Dan - 2010-10-18 2:08 PM Dan, you should really run that by a dr. That's way too stressful on your kidneys which are stressed during exercise anyway. dangremond - 2010-10-18 12:35 PM There is an interesting article on MSNBC.com today about the dangers of Ibuprofen use before and during running/endurance events. We all know we shouldn't mix the two...aparently it is a potentially deadly cocktail. Besides the kidney related issues it also increases blood pressure and in some cases could result in heart stress or more. I kave no idea why the woman collapsed yesterday and I hope that ultimately she recovers...but as we see events like this I think we should also make sure we are training and competing in a healthy fashion. I'll have to look that up. I didn't know it was bad. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen. 200 before and 600 during. Plus some Tylenol. And I have high blood pressure to start with. happy with my 4:19 time. ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I think this is the article that was referred to: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37341523/ns/health-pain_center In summary: "experts say the benefits of popping even one pill before a 10K don't outweigh the risks." |
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