Platte River Half Marathon : Official Thread

2011-04-01 7:37 AM

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10 days and counting, is everybody ready?

julta

2011-04-01 7:52 AM

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Arvada

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On the good days I feel ready.

wavedog

2011-04-01 8:53 AM

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Elite

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I GOT THAT BOOM BOOM POW.

2011-04-01 10:24 AM

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I'm running in place of Kate since she's going to SLO, CA for the weekend. I've trained haphazardly- so this'll be fun. Remember, pal, I run like a swimmer

2011-04-01 12:22 PM

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Master

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She gets a bonus if she brings back some Edna Valley Chardonnay

Wavedog mentioned something about finish-line PBRs, that should be good motivation!

Kath2163

2011-04-01 6:59 PM

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I am not ready but I will be there at the start.

trimama530

2011-04-01 11:45 PM

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I'll be volunteering at packet pick-up on Saturday, not sure what time yet!

Kath2163

2011-04-06 12:27 AM

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Weather report is calling for rain and cool temps. Keeping my fingers crossed that they are wrong.

ersmith29

2011-04-06 10:43 AM

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Ugh, I really hope that weather report is wrong. The last 4 races I've done have been in the rain. Enough already!

Sorry guys if I'm the reason (curse?) for the rain....

2011-04-06 1:00 PM

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Master

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I'm convinced our spring weather is bipolar, the 5-day forecast now shows just partly cloudy...

2011-04-08 10:12 AM

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Kath2163 - 2011-04-05 11:27 PM Weather report is calling for rain and cool temps. Keeping my fingers crossed that they are wrong.

That hasn't changed as of this morning. This might become and Xterra

2011-04-08 11:03 AM

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mcgilmartin - 2011-04-08 9:12 AM

Kath2163 - 2011-04-05 11:27 PM Weather report is calling for rain and cool temps. Keeping my fingers crossed that they are wrong.

That hasn't changed as of this morning. This might become and Xterra

Make that "an" Xterra. Proofreading works wonders if you do it in time.

julta

2011-04-08 6:24 PM

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I don't mind cold...but dry would be really nice....keeping my fingers crossed!

COgirl

2011-04-10 9:16 AM

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Good luck today guys!

FF Stock

2011-04-11 6:55 AM

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Ugh, I noticed the wind was flying out of the north which meant a 13 mile headwind.

ersmith29

2011-04-11 7:57 AM

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Nah, the wind wasn't really bad. It was definitely windy, but it never felt like a full on headwind. More of a crosswind really. And even a tailwind up the hill at mile 12!

2011-04-11 9:33 AM

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Master

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It was actually pretty calm at the start, and just gusty at times on the course. never really felt like there was a headwind to speak of...

2011-04-11 10:12 AM

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It definitely demotivated me. See my race report on my less-than-stellar performance. Steve was wicked fast yesterday, I think the wind kicked up for us slow-pokes

julta

2011-04-11 1:05 PM

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I'll agree to that...winds seemed kind of constant but not that bad for me until miles 9ish thur 12ish and the headwind was killer!

Was it just me or was the line for food a little bit crazy!?

2011-04-11 1:26 PM

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I agree the food line was ridiculous, thankfully Team PBR made it tolerable. Thanks WaveDog!

saturdaygolfer

2011-04-11 4:42 PM

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I must say I was very impressed with this race and it has to be one of the best value races out there. $45 for a half with a Brooks long sleeve tech tee, awesome! I agree with most about the wind consistent but not too bad until the last few miles.

Thank goodness that weather moved in early and we didn't get wet!