Day: October 12, 2015

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Marathon Tidbits

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I decided to make this a separate entry – originally the epilogue on the Steamtown Marathon 2015 entry. Some tidbits on how to run a marathon and have a good time, both race time and feel time.  This applies to events other than a marathon. Thank the supporters. They did not have to wake up early to support a stranger. But they did. Thank the volunteers. They did not get paid to do this. And yet they did it for you. Cheer a fellow runner. You’re both running against time, not against each other. Enjoy the scenery, whatever you find … Continue reading Marathon Tidbits

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Steamtown Marathon 2015

kolokoy101

A no-expectation marathon with an unexpected result. When I signed up for this event back in June, the goal was to make this my A-race and try to get a BQ time. My last official event was in June, a half-distance triathlon. The approach would be to focus on running after this. Days, weeks, and months have passed – priorities and interests have changed. July – occasional weekday 4-6miles with no long runs. August – same story. September – what? It was almost end of September and not even a 10miler? So how did I manage to finish a 3:40 … Continue reading Steamtown Marathon 2015