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General Category => General Harness Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Jeremy on October 07, 2012, 11:56:14 AM
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Completed my first full marathon today. I think it will be my second last. 40 windy and rain. Forgot my gloves and I have swollen hands. But I am glad its over.
For the Catholics, I went to confession yesterday and the preacher asked me how long it has been. I told him 16 or 17 years and he asked what brought me there and I told him that I had a big run today and didn't want a lot weighing on my mind. He laughed and said "whatever gets you here" And yes it did make a difference.
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Congratulations Jeremy. thumbsup
Where? Local or were/are you in Chicago?
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Congratulations Jeremy. thumbsup
Where? Local or were/are you in Chicago?
Thanks,
It was along the old Ohio-Erie canal corridor around halfway between Cleveland and Akron.
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Why not add this race to your bucket list:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx_-4QufHog&feature=colike
Last Sunday my sister-in-law was the 1st female (10th overall) in the 50 mile Bear Chase trail race in Colorado. Yup, you read it right 50 miles in 8 hours 15 minutes.
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Why not add this race to your bucket list:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx_-4QufHog&feature=colike
Last Sunday my sister-in-law was the 1st female (10th overall) in the 50 mile Bear Chase trail race in Colorado. Yup, you read it right 50 miles in 8 hours 15 minutes.
I am not take dedicated! Working mostly at restaurants I was up and walking around all day, now that I do accounting I am sitting down and needed a hobby to keep off the weight.
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Congrats Jeremy. I was far too lazy to train for a marathon when I was young, damn sure too lazy now. What causes hands to swell while distance running? Seems like it would do the opposite.
An fella I know that's pushing 80 scratched one off his bucket list a year ago when he went to a NASCAR Experience event down south. One day orientation and 18 laps on-track with other cars. He was clocked at 170+mph in traffic. He loves to show the video to anyone who will watch. He said it was the thrill of his life. Knowing him, that's quite a statement.
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Congrats Jeremy. I was far too lazy to train for a marathon when I was young, damn sure too lazy now. What causes hands to swell while distance running? Seems like it would do the opposite.
An fella I know that's pushing 80 scratched one off his bucket list a year ago when he went to a NASCAR Experience event down south. One day orientation and 18 laps on-track with other cars. He was clocked at 170+mph in traffic. He loves to show the video to anyone who will watch. He said it was the thrill of his life. Knowing him, that's quite a statement.
Thanks,
It was from the cold & rainy temps.
Does he have an in car video ?
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bowdown
I stuffed my face at Cracker Barrel............that is awesome! thumbsup
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Thanks,
It was from the cold & rainy temps.
Does he have an in car video ?
I don't know... I asumed it was external video but I've never seen it, but many friends have. It included a crew chief and a rooftop spotter that were in radio communication during the laps. They got his measurements on the 1st day and had a 'fire-suit' made for him to keep after the 2nd day driving as part of the package. He had a blast.
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I don't know... I asumed it was external video but I've never seen it, but many friends have. It included a crew chief and a rooftop spotter that were in radio communication during the laps. They got his measurements on the 1st day and had a 'fire-suit' made for him to keep after the 2nd day driving as part of the package. He had a blast.
sounds cool
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Completed my first full marathon today. I think it will be my second last. 40 windy and rain. Forgot my gloves and I have swollen hands. But I am glad its over.
For the Catholics, I went to confession yesterday and the preacher asked me how long it has been. I told him 16 or 17 years and he asked what brought me there and I told him that I had a big run today and didn't want a lot weighing on my mind. He laughed and said "whatever gets you here" And yes it did make a difference.
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thumbsup Jeremy I envy folks that can run. I waddle really fast slaphead You have to be happy with your acomplishment as you should be. congrats!
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Great accomplishment, Jeremy. I always am in awe of those that can complete a marathon. Now that its off your bucket list, what's next? Triathlon, maybe?
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thumbsup To me a marathon has always involved sex, gambling, or drinking. Even when I was able to run, 1 1/2 miles was about as far as I could run without walking a half-mile or so. Anyone who can run a marathon is tough.
Even Jeremy! bowdown
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Great accomplishment, Jeremy. I always am in awe of those that can complete a marathon. Now that its off your bucket list, what's next? Triathlon, maybe?
The Disney World goofy challenge in January is next. After that its take a short break from running and complete one of those p90x or insanity programs as 6 pack abs has always been on the list as well.
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The Chicago Marathon this weekend had a record 38,000 runners. All entrants get a medallion, but some will get theirs by mail because organizers didn't order enough for that big a crowd. I'm sure they were thrilled with the turnout.
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The Disney World goofy challenge in January is next. After that its take a short break from running and complete one of those p90x or insanity programs as 6 pack abs has always been on the list as well.
Them 6 pack abs are for sissies, I went for the keg abs like any real man would do. 8)
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Great job Jeremy! What was your time? I don't know about this insanity stuff and six pack abs. I took up wrestling because I was so slow afoot I figured I'd have to stay and fight. Every practice started with a 2 mile run and the coach was always yelling at me "Hal, get the lead out of your ass" That's the gratest distance I ever ran. I was slow!! It was 4 laps around the outside of the gym. One time, at the end the coach said " I know all you SOB's didn't do all 4 laps" Those who didn't, step forward" Well, I didn't so i step forward along with another wrestler. "OK, you guys are honest, go in the gyn and start with the weights" The rest of you lying SOB's do another 4 laps!"