Finished in 3:18. Very amazing run, route, and city. I am really sore now and want to sit down, but still a good ways to walk to the Y to get my stuff. Then to the airport to go home to my family.
via BlackBerry
02 November 2008
Before the start
The sun just came up. I was waking every hour sine I was worried that I would sleep past 4am. Got a hurried ready and headed to the subway. Got on the bus with Jim from El Passo. Got off the bus Stanton Island in the dark, and it was pretty chilly. We tip-toed over bodies into the middle of a big tent. Nice and warm and dry. We sit next to Mike from Sacramento. Nice chatting, and now the sun is coming up nice and bright.
As it turns out we are in the pre-race religious servicce tent. A cheery preacher just told us a service that will warm us up will in 45min, includinf stretching and warm-ups!! Gosh, might be worth while staying for this.
Still another 2:40 untill start time.
Should be a nice start with me on the top deck of the bridge, along with 17,000 other people, and another 17,000 on the lower deck of the bridge.
Hilarious - loud rocking religious music in our tent.
via BlackBerry
As it turns out we are in the pre-race religious servicce tent. A cheery preacher just told us a service that will warm us up will in 45min, includinf stretching and warm-ups!! Gosh, might be worth while staying for this.
Still another 2:40 untill start time.
Should be a nice start with me on the top deck of the bridge, along with 17,000 other people, and another 17,000 on the lower deck of the bridge.
Hilarious - loud rocking religious music in our tent.
via BlackBerry
31 October 2008
Off to New York City for last marathon of the season
Got up at 3am (!!!) (So did Emma to make sure I didn't sleep in, then went to bed again - sweety!!) and got ready, and out the door. Sure is nice to drive into the city before rush hour.
Got to the airport and going through customs thought I spotted teacher/friend Julie L. Sure enough, there she was, flying to california. Enjoyed coffee together then boarded for NYC.
Sky was dark at lift-off, but beautiful orange sky towards NY - a good omen? Over NY state there is snow on the grownd. I am really looking forward to this adventure. Too bad my family isn't here.
Landing shortly.
via BlackBerry
Got to the airport and going through customs thought I spotted teacher/friend Julie L. Sure enough, there she was, flying to california. Enjoyed coffee together then boarded for NYC.
Sky was dark at lift-off, but beautiful orange sky towards NY - a good omen? Over NY state there is snow on the grownd. I am really looking forward to this adventure. Too bad my family isn't here.
Landing shortly.
via BlackBerry
21 October 2008
Toronto International Marathon
I ran the Toronto Marathon and had a great day. The best part is that I ran 35km with Art Kilgour of guelph - a super nice guy. My legs are a little tired, but i finished the last 5km strong and felt good at the finish. I am very excited about NY. I can hardly wait. The only drag is missing Hallowe'en.
But here is my short TO marathon story for everyone... We went up to New Liskeard area for Thanksgiving, then on the way down, Elise dropped me off at bus in North Bay where i went to Ottawa, Elise and kids to Guelph. I had a 4 day pilot course on biogas systems we were evaluating. I got back late Fri night. I was so busy i was not really thinking about preparing for marathon weekend. i was going to stay with my friend Leslie at Young and Shepard near the race start. On Sat at 4:20pm i came in from closing the pool for the winter, working on side entrance of house. Ready to head to Leslie's then it dawned on me [I'm a little slow] that i didn't get my race kit. My sister couldn't pick it up for me at the last minute. i was all cheesed off that i couldn't get my kit and could not run. So i figured maybe nice that i am finally home with the family after being away so many days. I posted on facebook Sat night my unhappy state. Sunday morning i am up early and my friend Peter of mynextrace.com had sent me a message saying "go to the start, ask for Marc or Steve", i packed my bag, jumped in the car, and dashed to Toronto yesterday morning at 8am. I got to Leslie's at 7:50 and she drove me to the start. I got to the race timers and with my race email confirmation and the message from Peter, they gave me a bib and chip 2minutes before race start. Put them on, looked at the pack to mush myself into and I saw my friend Art. 5 second count down, and the race was on!!
He and I are about equally paced, so we ran very consistent they whole way through TO and out along the Lakeshore west. It was great running with him as we chatted, and kept a very consistent pace. The race conditions were excellent, perfect temperature and no wind, nice sun. I saw my sister and her daughter Erica at Young and Lawrence area, which was fun. At km 26 he wanted to walk and rest a few seconds at a water station. Neither of us were watching our watches, but our km splits were very very consistent. good when running with a friend! The course through the city was really nice. Going out westward along the Lakeshore trail was nice. We kept wondering when we would see the leading pack heading East back to the finish, but the race leaders were really relatively slow. We were not that far behind them.
I saw a Japanese friend of mine who passed us [i later caught up with him and passed him]. i also saw an endurrun guy Steve and his wife working at a water station. Saw Holgar too - another endurrunner.
Art needed to run his own race at his own pace. While i said i'd stick with him, i knew that if i kept with him he may be feeling obliged to not run the best pace for him. Regretfully, i moved on and he took some wise rest stops through water stations. It was great to have such a running comrade.
At 38km a very nice spectator was handing out oranges and pretzels [in a little cup]. I know that pretzels are a favourite running munchy, so i tried them for the first time. The water stations along the course were not as frequent as I would have liked, esp on the second half. With 5 little pretzels in my mouth, and being dehydrated, there was no way i was able to get them down, they were a thick ball of dry carbs. I was chewing for about 1km !! Eventually i had to get rid of them, but didn't want to spit them out with a crowd around, could be looking like i was spewing a gall bladder! I discretely spit the dry mass into my hand and tossed away. But now my mouth was SOOOO dry! And no water station in sight. Ran on several minutes longer, and an enthusiastic cheering girl on Bay Street had a half full water bottle on the ground next to her. I motioned that i wanted it and she gladly gave it too me. Looked clean to me. That was great as I only had less than 2km left - 7min or so, but really needed it.
Up the long climb of University and you could see the Queens park building. Unfortunately you can see it quite aways away. No matter, just kept running along to the finish. I saw my friend Duff [endurrun guy] at 41km. So up around Queens Park and the the finish line. No glorious finish, just a comfortable finish across the line. Felt perfectly fine at the finish. I waited for Art to come through [6min after] and we walked over to the water. I got a quick stretching in the massage tent which was helpful [as i could feel my legs getting a little tight]. Then, basically grabbed some bagels, banana, granola bars, and headed off to the subway on Young St. Got up to Leslie's place, wee visit there, got my car, and headed tp home sweet home.
Today i feel fine, legs a bit tight, but actually quite good.
that's it! Hope Art is feeling good today, both his legs and his spirits. A solid run!
... and a 4o'clock massage. Then, getting ready for NYC marathon in 2 weeks. Then take a break for the season.
My time : 3:14:12.6. Boston was 3:15:21 in April, ENDURrun in Aug 3:11:42, Scotiabank Waterfront in Sept 3:14:25.4, Run for the Toad 50km trail 4:41:52.
chris
But here is my short TO marathon story for everyone... We went up to New Liskeard area for Thanksgiving, then on the way down, Elise dropped me off at bus in North Bay where i went to Ottawa, Elise and kids to Guelph. I had a 4 day pilot course on biogas systems we were evaluating. I got back late Fri night. I was so busy i was not really thinking about preparing for marathon weekend. i was going to stay with my friend Leslie at Young and Shepard near the race start. On Sat at 4:20pm i came in from closing the pool for the winter, working on side entrance of house. Ready to head to Leslie's then it dawned on me [I'm a little slow] that i didn't get my race kit. My sister couldn't pick it up for me at the last minute. i was all cheesed off that i couldn't get my kit and could not run. So i figured maybe nice that i am finally home with the family after being away so many days. I posted on facebook Sat night my unhappy state. Sunday morning i am up early and my friend Peter of mynextrace.com had sent me a message saying "go to the start, ask for Marc or Steve", i packed my bag, jumped in the car, and dashed to Toronto yesterday morning at 8am. I got to Leslie's at 7:50 and she drove me to the start. I got to the race timers and with my race email confirmation and the message from Peter, they gave me a bib and chip 2minutes before race start. Put them on, looked at the pack to mush myself into and I saw my friend Art. 5 second count down, and the race was on!!
He and I are about equally paced, so we ran very consistent they whole way through TO and out along the Lakeshore west. It was great running with him as we chatted, and kept a very consistent pace. The race conditions were excellent, perfect temperature and no wind, nice sun. I saw my sister and her daughter Erica at Young and Lawrence area, which was fun. At km 26 he wanted to walk and rest a few seconds at a water station. Neither of us were watching our watches, but our km splits were very very consistent. good when running with a friend! The course through the city was really nice. Going out westward along the Lakeshore trail was nice. We kept wondering when we would see the leading pack heading East back to the finish, but the race leaders were really relatively slow. We were not that far behind them.
I saw a Japanese friend of mine who passed us [i later caught up with him and passed him]. i also saw an endurrun guy Steve and his wife working at a water station. Saw Holgar too - another endurrunner.
Art needed to run his own race at his own pace. While i said i'd stick with him, i knew that if i kept with him he may be feeling obliged to not run the best pace for him. Regretfully, i moved on and he took some wise rest stops through water stations. It was great to have such a running comrade.
At 38km a very nice spectator was handing out oranges and pretzels [in a little cup]. I know that pretzels are a favourite running munchy, so i tried them for the first time. The water stations along the course were not as frequent as I would have liked, esp on the second half. With 5 little pretzels in my mouth, and being dehydrated, there was no way i was able to get them down, they were a thick ball of dry carbs. I was chewing for about 1km !! Eventually i had to get rid of them, but didn't want to spit them out with a crowd around, could be looking like i was spewing a gall bladder! I discretely spit the dry mass into my hand and tossed away. But now my mouth was SOOOO dry! And no water station in sight. Ran on several minutes longer, and an enthusiastic cheering girl on Bay Street had a half full water bottle on the ground next to her. I motioned that i wanted it and she gladly gave it too me. Looked clean to me. That was great as I only had less than 2km left - 7min or so, but really needed it.
Up the long climb of University and you could see the Queens park building. Unfortunately you can see it quite aways away. No matter, just kept running along to the finish. I saw my friend Duff [endurrun guy] at 41km. So up around Queens Park and the the finish line. No glorious finish, just a comfortable finish across the line. Felt perfectly fine at the finish. I waited for Art to come through [6min after] and we walked over to the water. I got a quick stretching in the massage tent which was helpful [as i could feel my legs getting a little tight]. Then, basically grabbed some bagels, banana, granola bars, and headed off to the subway on Young St. Got up to Leslie's place, wee visit there, got my car, and headed tp home sweet home.
Today i feel fine, legs a bit tight, but actually quite good.
that's it! Hope Art is feeling good today, both his legs and his spirits. A solid run!
... and a 4o'clock massage. Then, getting ready for NYC marathon in 2 weeks. Then take a break for the season.
My time : 3:14:12.6. Boston was 3:15:21 in April, ENDURrun in Aug 3:11:42, Scotiabank Waterfront in Sept 3:14:25.4, Run for the Toad 50km trail 4:41:52.
chris
2008 Run for the Toad 50km trail race
This was a tough run. It was the second year I ran the 50k here, but given that i had run the Waterfront marathon only 6 days earlier, i certainly felt my legs being fatigued into the second loop of 4. I finished 4:41, 12 minutes slower than last year. But I finished. I'll try to write more about this later. chris
ScotiaBank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
I had a great race there, but it was a while ago, and I am forgetting some of the details, i will check my old emails to see if i can fill in more info here later.
chris
chris
ENDURrun 2008
Hi, I have had a busy summer and fall season of running. I don't have much to report on the ENDURrun, but placed 3rd and i was very happy with that. I was sub 12hrs, and I felt that was pretty amazing. That is a 4:27 pace overall. Go to the website and check out the results, the YouTube videos, and other info. Pretty neat stuff there. I might relay more info, but for now, that is it.
15 July 2008
Getting ready for ENDURrun International
Now that i have a good base of about 100km / week [including 65km weekends] i am finally now hitting the track for speed and tempo workouts. Also, during the week I make one of my 10km runs a nasty hill run over at Centenial Highschool. There is a short but steep hill that after 15 reps makes one remember why no one likes doing hills.
less than 1 month from ENDURrun. Getting nervous! Or is that excitement?
chris
less than 1 month from ENDURrun. Getting nervous! Or is that excitement?
chris
24 June 2008
Boston 2008 Race Stats
Well, I finally put my Boston times in my spreadsheet to figure out splits, pace, heart rate.
After 15 minutes, I remembered to stop my watch, but interesting that my ticker slowed down to a more pedestrian 112 beats per minute.
| Time | Heart Rate | Time Elapsed | Km | Mile | Pace (min/km) | Pace (min/mile) |
| 04:35.4 | 04:35.4 | 1 | 0.6 | 04:35.4 | 07:23.2 | |
| 07:22.9 | 163 | 02:47.6 | 1.6 | 1 | 04:35.2 | 07:22.9 |
| 14:29.4 | 160 | 07:06.4 | 3.2 | 2 | 04:30.1 | 07:14.7 |
| 21:45.6 | 170 | 07:16.2 | 4.8 | 3 | 04:30.4 | 07:15.2 |
| 0:22:29 | 5 | 3.1 | 04:29.8 | 07:14.2 | ||
| 28:55.5 | 174 | 07:09.9 | 6.4 | 4 | 04:29.6 | 07:13.9 |
| 31:37.1 | 173 | 02:41.6 | 7 | 4.3 | 04:31.0 | 07:16.2 |
| 36:05.1 | 166 | 04:28.0 | 8 | 5.0 | 04:30.6 | 07:15.5 |
| 36:17.3 | 169 | 00:12.2 | 8.0 | 5 | 04:30.6 | 07:15.5 |
| 40:38.2 | 169 | 04:20.9 | 9 | 5.6 | 04:30.9 | 07:16.0 |
| 43:31.5 | 167 | 02:53.3 | 9.7 | 6 | 04:30.5 | 07:15.2 |
| 0:45:08 | 10 | 6.2 | 04:30.8 | 07:15.8 | ||
| 1:05:23 | 164 | 21:51.5 | 14.5 | 9 | 04:30.8 | 07:15.9 |
| 1:07:42 | 15 | 9.3 | 04:30.8 | 07:15.8 | ||
| 1:12:40 | 169 | 07:17.0 | 16.1 | 10 | 04:30.9 | 07:16.0 |
| 1:19:57 | 172 | 07:17.0 | 17.7 | 11 | 04:31.0 | 07:16.1 |
| 1:27:13 | 170 | 07:16.0 | 19.3 | 12 | 04:31.0 | 07:16.1 |
| 1:30:23 | 167 | 03:10.0 | 20 | 12.4 | 04:31.2 | 07:16.4 |
| 1:34:39 | 172 | 04:16.0 | 20.9 | 13 | 04:31.4 | 07:16.8 |
| 1:35:25 | 21.1 | 13.1 | 04:31.3 | 07:16.7 | ||
| 1:41:56 | 172 | 07:17.0 | 22.5 | 14 | 04:31.5 | 07:16.9 |
| 1:49:19 | 172 | 07:23.0 | 24.1 | 15 | 04:31.7 | 07:17.3 |
| 1:53:15 | 25 | 15.5 | 04:31.8 | 07:17.4 | ||
| 1:56:32 | 172 | 07:13.0 | 25.7 | 16 | 04:31.5 | 07:17.0 |
| 2:04:04 | 172 | 07:32.0 | 27.4 | 17 | 04:32.1 | 07:17.9 |
| 2:11:52 | 169 | 07:48.0 | 29.0 | 18 | 04:33.1 | 07:19.6 |
| 2:16:52 | 30 | 18.6 | 04:33.7 | 07:20.5 | ||
| 2:19:33 | 169 | 07:41.0 | 30.6 | 19 | 04:33.8 | 07:20.7 |
| 2:27:33 | 170 | 08:00.0 | 32.2 | 20 | 04:35.0 | 07:22.6 |
| 2:35:41 | 169 | 08:08.0 | 33.8 | 21 | 04:36.4 | 07:24.8 |
| 2:41:11 | 35 | 21.7 | 04:36.3 | 07:24.7 | ||
| 2:43:04 | 170 | 07:23.0 | 35.4 | 22 | 04:36.3 | 07:24.7 |
| 2:50:53 | 173 | 07:49.0 | 37.0 | 23 | 04:37.0 | 07:25.8 |
| 2:58:34 | 165 | 07:41.0 | 38.6 | 24 | 04:37.4 | 07:26.4 |
| 3:05:02 | 40 | 24.9 | 04:37.6 | 07:26.7 | ||
| 3:06:11 | 174 | 07:37.0 | 40.2 | 25 | 04:37.7 | 07:26.8 |
| 3:15:21 | 179 | 09:10.0 | 42.2 | 26.2 | 04:37.7 | 07:27.4 |
| 3:30:10 | 112 | 14:49.0 | post race, moving through shute | |||
After 15 minutes, I remembered to stop my watch, but interesting that my ticker slowed down to a more pedestrian 112 beats per minute.
19 June 2008
Matt the runner
Matt has taken up running! He is looking quite buff now and likely would take me in a race - I'm the old geezer, he is the young buck still. Way to go Matt, keep it up! The running is even giving you a special halo [with bunny ears]. You are taking on the runner's "glow"!
14 June 2008
Mercedes Benz Classic Mile
We are here watching the Classic Mile in Cambridge. Very exciting! As we entered the spectators area we were standing right next to Ed Whitlock!! He said he hasn't run since last August because of knee problems. Gained 15 lbs! But you'd never know it as he was looking pretty slim, even with those 15 lbs. Very cool to meet him. I told him he beats me in every marathon we run together!
And as we sit down a man sitting behind me asked if the "Older than Boston" was the Around the Bay race. Yes, I said. "Well", he said, "have you ever seen St Ralph"? Of course, I say. He says, the boy is my son." I asked if he still runs. He said NO, he is not a runner at all, he is an actor.
Chris Duke
And as we sit down a man sitting behind me asked if the "Older than Boston" was the Around the Bay race. Yes, I said. "Well", he said, "have you ever seen St Ralph"? Of course, I say. He says, the boy is my son." I asked if he still runs. He said NO, he is not a runner at all, he is an actor.
Chris Duke
04 June 2008
The Perfect Storm - and how to really experience it
Sandy Hale approaches the Perfect Storm and is encouraged to do stupid things by videographer Nick Grayson. The others in the van certainly are not discouraging being a lightening rod! Kids - don't do this at home.
Downpour #3 - Ridiculous Eyewitness News Report
Sports and weather reporter Nick Grayson of Eyewitness News on course at the Shore to Shore relay, video featuring the running of Stephen Kilburn of Van 1. Van 2 guys are either crazy or need a little more sleep.
Downpour #2
Art and Nic created a previous video of Luke running hard in the Saturday morning downpour. And then it starts to hail! Here is the next video.
team sole mates video
The women's team from Guelph, Fergus and elsewhere makes their final run at the finish line of the Shore to Shore Relay. One of the "Sole Mates" (the female team with some Guelph Runners, including Sue Wahlroth of The Running Works) crossing the finish line.
Note : The Running Works was a very generous sponsor for our team Chariots for Hire and we gratefully acknowledge their support. Now we are all going off to buy our next pair of shoes there! [we do that anyways!]
Note : The Running Works was a very generous sponsor for our team Chariots for Hire and we gratefully acknowledge their support. Now we are all going off to buy our next pair of shoes there! [we do that anyways!]
shore to shore blasts off
Nic and Art start off with video of the 3rd wave start. On your mark, get set ... (this is the "third wave" at 10 am friday -- 10 runners only -- the other 55 teams left in earlier waves). Stephen K is our starting man.
02 June 2008
Live weather running report by Nic
Excellent video of Luke H blistering along during a heavy rainstorm during the 4th last leg of the Shore To Shore Relay. Way to go Nic and Art!
01 June 2008
S2S 2008 Pictures here
You can look at the pics here. I forget if I posted this link or not. But here it is again. cd
Stage Results summary
Stage 1: Van 1. Lots of hills along the Lake Erie north shore. Many valleys of creeks running into the lake. Very pretty. Near the end the route turns north and follows Talbot Line, ends in a park. Van 2 took over after for stage 7. We were 5th at end of stage 1. The lead team went out very fast - great runners.
I'll post more here in a day or so for the final day's stories...
The 2008 Westover Shore To Shore RelayStage 2 : Moved up to 4th place! Van 2 runs hard and fast - continues on this stage and hands off the final couple of legs to van 1. Mainly heading north on this very flat section. Afternoon and evening of Friday. Luke joins us for the 12th leg and whips out a blistering pace. Andrew and Warren continue a hard run against the mud puppies and Warren finishes 0.9 seconds behind on the grounds of the lovely Westover Centre. Time for dinner and celebration. Also, our volunteer responsibilities were now over too when Scott and I man two exchange zones. We remember what happened to our dear friend and Chariots For Hire Phil who suffered last year from heat stroke and dropped at exchange 11. [was very rough, but he recovered well]. Note the average pace was sub 4min/km!
Friday-Saturday May 30-31st, 2008
Stage1 Results - 78.4KM
----- --------- ----- ---- ------------------------------------ -------- ---------------- ----
Official Pace Category
Place Time km # Teamname Plce/Tot Category Wave
----- --------- ----- ---- ------------------------------------ -------- ---------------- ----
1 4:40:07.0 3:35 24 Salty Dawgs 1/16 Open 40+ 3
2 4:48:37.3 3:41 23 Flying Force Kin 1/9 Open 39 & - 3
3 5:11:53.8 3:59 17 Team Mudsharks 2/9 Open 39 & - 3
4 5:28:00.7 4:12 56 Aquafina Rocky Road Runners 1/18 Mixed 40+ 3
5 5:34:56.1 4:17 7 Chariots For Hire 2/16 Open 40+ 3
Stage 2 Results - 54kmStage 3 : Rain, pouring Rain! Lightning and Thunder!! see my post below. The night run! We run well, but so did the other teams. We run well, but our time drops to 4:32/km. That is fine - all the other teams were too. But it was a real soaker!
Official Pace Category
Place Time km # Teamname Plce/Tot Category
----- --------- ----- ---- ------------------------------------ -------- -----------------
1 3:14:50.8 3:37 23 Flying Force Kin 1/9 Open 39 & - 3
2 3:21:19.6 3:44 24 Salty Dawgs 1/16 Open 40+ 3
3 3:34:31.4 3:59 17 Team Mudsharks 2/9 Open 39 & - 3
4 3:34:32.3 3:59 7 Chariots For Hire 2/16 Open 40+ 3
Stage 4 : Our pace picks up again [Luke starts off this stage, coincidence?]. We enjoy the 3:30am morning start and the rain has stopped. Running north along the St. Claire River and the outskirts of Sarnia to finish in Mike Weir park. No golfing, but a great pancake breakfast. The coffee is not in the same "great" category. Just ask Scott. But we moved into 4th place again.
Stage 3 Results - 61.1KM
Official Pace Category
Place Time km # Teamname Plce/Tot Category Wave
----- --------- ----- ---- ------------------------------------ -------- ---------------- ----
1 3:52:47.5 3:49 24 Salty Dawgs 1/16 Open 40+ 3
2 3:58:03.2 3:54 23 Flying Force Kin 1/9 Open 39 & - 3
3 4:25:22.2 4:21 17 Team Mudsharks 2/9 Open 39 & - 3
4 4:35:00.8 4:31 56 Aquafina Rocky Road Runners 1/18 Mixed 40+ 3
5 4:36:36.8 4:32 7 Chariots For Hire 2/16 Open 40+ 3
Stage 4 Results - 63.4KM
Official Pace Category
Place Time km # Teamname Plce/Tot Category Wave
----- --------- ----- ---- ------------------------------------ -------- ---------------- ----
1 3:55:58.4 3:44 23 Flying Force Kin 1/9 Open 39 & - 3
2 4:03:15.6 3:51 24 Salty Dawgs 1/16 Open 40+ 3
3 4:33:25.1 4:19 7 Chariots For Hire 2/16 Open 40+ 3
4 4:37:01.5 4:23 17 Team Mudsharks 2/9 Open 39 & - 3 Stage 5 : Here are the top 8 teams. Even though we are at the end, and the last 3 legs of this final stage are run by Stephen, Andrew, and Warren who are doing their extra runs, we pick up the collective pace by 1 second and place 3rd overall. We are so happy to have finished together as a team. What is very telling is we frequently hear "1km for company, 2 for water". Having been there myself, it is great to see your team mates just ahead waiting and cheering for you, then just ahead again another km for water. It takes a team of friends to finish as a team.Stage 5 Results - 76.7KM
Official Pace Category
Place Time km # Teamname Plce/Tot Category Wave
----- --------- ----- ---- ------------------------------------ -------- ---------------- ----
1 4:54:12.1 3:51 24 Salty Dawgs 1/16 Open 40+ 3
2 5:02:50.6 3:57 23 Flying Force Kin 1/9 Open 39 & - 3
3 5:29:28.8 4:18 7 Chariots For Hire 2/16 Open 40+ 3
4 5:58:38.5 4:41 56 Aquafina Rocky Road Runners 1/18 Mixed 40+ 3
5 6:03:02.2 4:44 40 Oakville Blues 3/16 Open 40+ 3
6 6:05:44.8 4:47 17 Team Mudsharks 2/9 Open 39 & - 3
7 6:07:22.9 4:48 6 what were we thinking 2/18 Mixed 40+ 3
8 6:12:53.4 4:52 55 Pepsi Rocky Road Runners 4/16 Open 40+ 3 See us next year!I'll post more here in a day or so for the final day's stories...
the results are in!
The results were posted on Sports Stats.ca. Drum roll please!!!!.... .... ....
3rd over all, and 2nd place for old geezers!
About 60 teams entered. With such a hard race some would inevitably not finish, but most did. The fastest team was also fast last year. We were placing 4th most of the time, but the 6-man team the Team Mudsharks [mud puppies?] started to collapse as the lack of sleep and so much running must have been too much. Maybe their running strategy was not the best too. But good running for them!
The My Sole Mates, a all gurls team from Guelph and area was headed by Team Captain Ginny - a defector from Guelph to Pennsylvania. While spying on our team's activities and good planning, they could not come anywhere near us. But good for them for their great effort. Not as great as ours, but all the same, not bad for a bunch of gurls! [don't worry, Ginny deserves all the trash talk she gets!] ;-)
I'll post the other stage results, but you can all see them online.
3rd over all, and 2nd place for old geezers!
The 2008 Westover Shore To Shore Relay
Friday-Saturday May 30-31st, 2008
London, Canada 6:00am
Final Results - 333.6KM
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Official Pace Category
Place Time km # Teamname Plce/Tot Category Stage1 Stage2 Stage3 Stage4 Stage5
----- ---------- ----- ---- ------------------------------------ -------- ---------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
1 20:51:41.6 3:46 24 Salty Dawgs 1/16 Open 40+ 4:40:07 3:21:20 3:52:48 4:03:16 4:54:13
2 21:00:20.2 3:47 23 Flying Force Kin 1/9 Open 39 & - 4:48:38 3:14:51 3:58:04 3:55:59 5:02:51
3 23:48:59.1 4:18 7 Chariots For Hire 2/16 Open 40+ 5:34:57 3:34:33 4:36:37 4:33:26 5:29:29
4 23:54:33.6 4:19 17 Team Mudsharks 2/9 Open 39 & - 5:11:54 3:34:32 4:25:23 4:37:02 6:05:45 ...37 31:51:30.7 5:44 16 My Sole Mates 2/5 All Women 40+ 7:02:09 4:56:11 5:59:05 6:20:27 7:33:41
...
55 35:30:58.3 6:24 45 More than just a pretty face gotta r 5/5 All Women 40+ 8:05:25 5:32:01 5:58:30 7:03:00 8:52:03
56 36:26:56.1 6:34 47 Power 5 7/9 Mixed 39 & - 8:57:13 4:54:57 6:44:23 8:14:05 7:36:20
About 60 teams entered. With such a hard race some would inevitably not finish, but most did. The fastest team was also fast last year. We were placing 4th most of the time, but the 6-man team the Team Mudsharks [mud puppies?] started to collapse as the lack of sleep and so much running must have been too much. Maybe their running strategy was not the best too. But good running for them!
The My Sole Mates, a all gurls team from Guelph and area was headed by Team Captain Ginny - a defector from Guelph to Pennsylvania. While spying on our team's activities and good planning, they could not come anywhere near us. But good for them for their great effort. Not as great as ours, but all the same, not bad for a bunch of gurls! [don't worry, Ginny deserves all the trash talk she gets!] ;-)
I'll post the other stage results, but you can all see them online.
Message from Vic!
Vic sent us this message! Hoi Vic!! Great to hear from you!
Hi Chris,
Your blog has been great. I have followed you guys every step of the way and having run it last year with the excellent reporting I almost felt like I was there. I tried to reply through the blog link but it was password proetected so I'm hoping you can pick this up. You guys are running great. Excellent times and you have moved up a position from last year in the 40+. Hope you have a strong team finish and enjoy the post race festivies. Hope you guys get to the podium it looks very promising. For those stating enjoy the cottage.
Best Regards, Vic
Hi Chris,
Your blog has been great. I have followed you guys every step of the way and having run it last year with the excellent reporting I almost felt like I was there. I tried to reply through the blog link but it was password proetected so I'm hoping you can pick this up. You guys are running great. Excellent times and you have moved up a position from last year in the 40+. Hope you have a strong team finish and enjoy the post race festivies. Hope you guys get to the podium it looks very promising. For those stating enjoy the cottage.
Best Regards, Vic
31 May 2008
Beer on the deck
Well, we sure are thinking of our comrades on the road. We had showers back at the house Scott and the others rented in Grand Bend. Went to get beer and food, and now enjoying both! It is 11:25 and the weather is very pleasant on the back deck.
While we were at the beer store Nic called to say he had a great run and had put over 3 min on the Mud Sharks. And Art was running really well at that point too. So we are thinking of the - and raise a glass of beer to them.
But we will be heading out on the course as we have to deliver 3 runners for the last 3 legs. Stephen, Warren, and Andrew need to run their last legs which will make number 4 for them!
Having fun!!!
Chris Duke
While we were at the beer store Nic called to say he had a great run and had put over 3 min on the Mud Sharks. And Art was running really well at that point too. So we are thinking of the - and raise a glass of beer to them.
But we will be heading out on the course as we have to deliver 3 runners for the last 3 legs. Stephen, Warren, and Andrew need to run their last legs which will make number 4 for them!
Having fun!!!
Chris Duke
End of stage 4 stats
After 256 km, we are 4th overall and 2nd in the 40+ category.
Cumulative time 18:19:30 with an average pace of 4:17/km.
We just finished the 4th stage and there are 2 more. The Mud Sharks are 30min on us, they are a young team, but fast. However they only have 6 members so they have to run 6 legs each, and they would be getting very little or no sleep. Now we have some fast runners heading out too.
But now I'm done, as are several others on the team.
The breakfast of pancakes and sausage was excellent but the coffee was gross. Now we are heading to the finish to shower and get bevvies for the team.
Then we'll head to the finishline to meet our team and run in together.
The sun came up during my run - morning broke with sun shining through low clouds that were breaking up quickly. But is us starting to warm up and the humidity was very high after the rainstorm last night.
Over breakfast we all got together (except for the few guys who were asleep in the tent) and told stories about running in the rain and how little sleep we got. A great bunch of guys.
Chris Duke
Cumulative time 18:19:30 with an average pace of 4:17/km.
We just finished the 4th stage and there are 2 more. The Mud Sharks are 30min on us, they are a young team, but fast. However they only have 6 members so they have to run 6 legs each, and they would be getting very little or no sleep. Now we have some fast runners heading out too.
But now I'm done, as are several others on the team.
The breakfast of pancakes and sausage was excellent but the coffee was gross. Now we are heading to the finish to shower and get bevvies for the team.
Then we'll head to the finishline to meet our team and run in together.
The sun came up during my run - morning broke with sun shining through low clouds that were breaking up quickly. But is us starting to warm up and the humidity was very high after the rainstorm last night.
Over breakfast we all got together (except for the few guys who were asleep in the tent) and told stories about running in the rain and how little sleep we got. A great bunch of guys.
Chris Duke
My morning run (last leg)
stephen had a great run, as did andrew. Warren also ran well but for his 11k leg said his legs felt like jello. Scott is out running now, at 8k. Working hard. No doubt will be cussing when he hands off to me though.
I've been warming up every 2k when we give water to Scott, but my diaphram muscles are cramping each time. I'll have to start off slower and ramp up the pace so I get my gut into shape.
I'm up in about 2km!
Chris Duke
I've been warming up every 2k when we give water to Scott, but my diaphram muscles are cramping each time. I'll have to start off slower and ramp up the pace so I get my gut into shape.
I'm up in about 2km!
Chris Duke
Start of stage 4
Thand goodness that we got some shut eye. We got to the St Clair river park after midnight while van 1 was still out on the course. They were running throght the wee hours of the morning. In the pouring rain.
We got 'comfortable' in our van chairs and actually slept for about 3 hours.
We woke up at 3:10. The storm has passed. Nicer than last year when we got 5min sleep.
We had stopped in the park and it had a washroom. It was so nice to wash my face and brush my teeth. Almost makes up 1/3 of a night of sleeping.
Luke started off the wave 4 and we are driving to the next leg for Stephen to get ready.
The fog is coming off the St. Claire river. The american side looks just as dark and sleepy as the Canadian side.
Luke is 3k from his finish and we see many runners from wave 2... OUR NEXT ROAD KILL!
Chris Duke
We got 'comfortable' in our van chairs and actually slept for about 3 hours.
We woke up at 3:10. The storm has passed. Nicer than last year when we got 5min sleep.
We had stopped in the park and it had a washroom. It was so nice to wash my face and brush my teeth. Almost makes up 1/3 of a night of sleeping.
Luke started off the wave 4 and we are driving to the next leg for Stephen to get ready.
The fog is coming off the St. Claire river. The american side looks just as dark and sleepy as the Canadian side.
Luke is 3k from his finish and we see many runners from wave 2... OUR NEXT ROAD KILL!
Chris Duke
30 May 2008
Just finished my night leg in rain
It is pouring rain and lots of thunder and lightning! Big big rain and a strong wind out of the southwest. We are now heading west to the St Clair river south of Sarnia, just north of Chatham.
The lightning is pretty close and lights up the whole sky and the landscape. The thunder fills the land and the van rumbles.
During my 10k run had stomach cramps just like this morning, except it was from my dinner that was still with me. It was a little bit of a hard run. I think I should incorporate a little speed training into my plan so my body is used to the fast but long runs of 5 to 10 k.
Christoph, a work colleague too, has taken over for the next leg. Lots of fun now as we huddle in the van and peer out the back window trying to see our runner. He just ran up to us and had to stop in front of the van to tie his blasted shoelaces.
Lightning just lit the sky and siloetted another team's runner as he passes our parked van.
After Christoph's leg our van is done for several hours.
Then time for a good rest.
Chris Duke
The lightning is pretty close and lights up the whole sky and the landscape. The thunder fills the land and the van rumbles.
During my 10k run had stomach cramps just like this morning, except it was from my dinner that was still with me. It was a little bit of a hard run. I think I should incorporate a little speed training into my plan so my body is used to the fast but long runs of 5 to 10 k.
Christoph, a work colleague too, has taken over for the next leg. Lots of fun now as we huddle in the van and peer out the back window trying to see our runner. He just ran up to us and had to stop in front of the van to tie his blasted shoelaces.
Lightning just lit the sky and siloetted another team's runner as he passes our parked van.
After Christoph's leg our van is done for several hours.
Then time for a good rest.
Chris Duke
Rest and dinner at Westover Centre
I was finally picked up by van 2 as my van 1 was out on the course. Luke H apparently ran a very fast 6+ km and then they came to get me. We came to the Westover who is organizing this event. They have a 19 day treatment that uses the '12 step' process. The centre is a beautiful huge Victorian mansion. The kitchen staff made a great pasta dinner. I didn't want to eat too much as I run around 10:20pm (1hr from now - I ate 1.5 hrs ago when I first got here).
Waves 1 started out about 45 min ago and wave 2 left about 10 min ago.
Must not forget to pay Art back his $5 he lent me for dinner. I need an bank machine.
The rain is holding off so far but the clouds are looking darker and lower. It is starting to get pretty dark, street lights are on.
Stats: we are 4th overall and 2nd in the age 40+ category.
Cumulative time for 132.4 km is 9:09:28 with average pace of 4:10/km. We are 1:08 behind the (very fast) lead team.
So
Chris Duke
Waves 1 started out about 45 min ago and wave 2 left about 10 min ago.
Must not forget to pay Art back his $5 he lent me for dinner. I need an bank machine.
The rain is holding off so far but the clouds are looking darker and lower. It is starting to get pretty dark, street lights are on.
Stats: we are 4th overall and 2nd in the age 40+ category.
Cumulative time for 132.4 km is 9:09:28 with average pace of 4:10/km. We are 1:08 behind the (very fast) lead team.
So
Chris Duke
Now I volunteer
So, since 4pm I've volunteering at the corner of Ridge Line and Mull Rd, just south of the village of Mull. This is the start of leg 10. The 1st wave teams were just leaving when I got here. I guess in a while wave 2 teams will come through in a bit.
No rain yet but a policeman at the intersection said Doppler radar shows a blob in Michigan. Maybe rain and thunder in a while.
I wonder where my food is?? Hope van 2 comes soon!!
Miss my family!
Chris Duke
No rain yet but a policeman at the intersection said Doppler radar shows a blob in Michigan. Maybe rain and thunder in a while.
I wonder where my food is?? Hope van 2 comes soon!!
Miss my family!
Chris Duke
Wrong distance and Blackberry adventure
Warren was running his 7.9 k run and we stopped at 6k to give water. He took off but WHAT WAS THAT 0.5k down the road?? An exchange point and he was waiting for us! Error in race maps, it was only 6.9k!! Scott slams on the breaks and jumps out because he was next runner! He tags Warren and off goes Scott. Warren said he was waiting just down the road very supprised himself he only ran 1 minute after we gave him water. Lesson learnt : don't trust instructions.
So while Warren was running I sent a text msg to Art in van 2. No coverage area. So I put the blackberry (BB) on the van roof to see if it would get a signal. In our rusk to follow Warren we forgot about the BB - opps!!!! I realize this about 3 k down the road.
We leave Warren on the road ahead of Scott and go back to where we last stopped for Warren. Could not find BB after a hard search. But we had to follow Scott so we leave and catch up with Scott, give water, then go ahead to drop me off at the next exchange point for me to run.
I run my 10 k in about 40 min (with gut cramps) fretting about the BB. Nice run though and very pretty area (just south of Ridgetown. I tag Christoph who is with van 2. Then our van starts to look for my BB. Andrew's friend works for Bell Mobility and his friend seaches for my BB using Search and Find feature (a must have). But Bell couldn't find it but he did say the BB was last registered on a cell tower at West Lorne. We head back to the 6.0 k spot for Warren. We searched the grass very very thoroughly. No BB. Scott and Andrew take the van and drive ahead 5 km to see if it was on the gravel on Talbot Line. Stephen, Warren and I look so hard for about 2km of grass.
We give up and I'll just buy a new BB.
Scott and Andrew return as I get in the van they throw me the missing BB!!! -t was on the edge of the road and the battery had fallen out - this is why Seek and Find didn't work. I was so happy!! And now we can contine on the relay.
Van 2 is out with their runners. We are currently heading to end of legs 7 and 10 where we have to volunteer. Scott and I volunteer at an exchange zone and the other guys will get us food.
Stay tuned!
Chris Duke
So while Warren was running I sent a text msg to Art in van 2. No coverage area. So I put the blackberry (BB) on the van roof to see if it would get a signal. In our rusk to follow Warren we forgot about the BB - opps!!!! I realize this about 3 k down the road.
We leave Warren on the road ahead of Scott and go back to where we last stopped for Warren. Could not find BB after a hard search. But we had to follow Scott so we leave and catch up with Scott, give water, then go ahead to drop me off at the next exchange point for me to run.
I run my 10 k in about 40 min (with gut cramps) fretting about the BB. Nice run though and very pretty area (just south of Ridgetown. I tag Christoph who is with van 2. Then our van starts to look for my BB. Andrew's friend works for Bell Mobility and his friend seaches for my BB using Search and Find feature (a must have). But Bell couldn't find it but he did say the BB was last registered on a cell tower at West Lorne. We head back to the 6.0 k spot for Warren. We searched the grass very very thoroughly. No BB. Scott and Andrew take the van and drive ahead 5 km to see if it was on the gravel on Talbot Line. Stephen, Warren and I look so hard for about 2km of grass.
We give up and I'll just buy a new BB.
Scott and Andrew return as I get in the van they throw me the missing BB!!! -t was on the edge of the road and the battery had fallen out - this is why Seek and Find didn't work. I was so happy!! And now we can contine on the relay.
Van 2 is out with their runners. We are currently heading to end of legs 7 and 10 where we have to volunteer. Scott and I volunteer at an exchange zone and the other guys will get us food.
Stay tuned!
Chris Duke
Stephen in 5th place
We started sharp at 10am and Stephen Kilburn running well. Weather is fresh, overcast and no breeze.
We took our group picture at the Port Stanley beach.
Next up is Andrew Tersigni!
Chris Duke
We took our group picture at the Port Stanley beach.
Next up is Andrew Tersigni!
Chris Duke
Chariots for Hire off and driving
First entry for the Chariots for Hire! We arrived at captain Scott Cameron's for the 5:45am designated time, but at 6::00 - a little late. Thanks to Elise for driving Warren and me. All the team was there. Packed the vans and the roof carriers, packed the two huge thermos with water for the Gatoraide, then distributed the team shirts. Many thanks to Sue W and her store The Running Works for sponsoring us.
Elise took our team picture and now we are off down the 401 hwy to Port Stanley for the 10am start.
Chris Duke
Elise took our team picture and now we are off down the 401 hwy to Port Stanley for the 10am start.
Chris Duke
27 May 2008
Shore to Shore Relay - Fund raising
Our Chariots for Hire team is fund raising for the Shore to Shore relay. Please consider donating towards the Westover Treatment Centre in Thamesville, Ontario - one of the few rehab centres in Ontario for alcohol and drug additions. The 334km course will be very beautiful, but I am fearful we may be a bunch of wet guys in a minivan for 22 hours or so! Last year we finished 4th in 21:39 hr:min.
Stay tuned! chris
Stay tuned! chris
21 May 2008
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Start of the Around The Bay 2008 road race. Nice, cool, slightly windy day, finished in 2:22 for 30km course, with pretty sporadic training.
Start of the Around The Bay 2008 road race. Nice, cool, slightly windy day, finished in 2:22 for 30km course, with pretty sporadic training.
16 May 2008
Boston Marathon 2008
I was lucky enough to be able to go to the Boston Marathon again, 2nd year in a row. I went with my Dad and some other friends and we stayed at the youth hostel in Boston. The hostel idea was great. We met many nice runners there, and the location was excellent. We had a great social time, Dad and I also took in the sights of Boston on one of the National Parks guided walks. Very interesting. A little more spartan than the private company walks, but free!
We saw some familiar faces in Boston, including my friend Ginny from Guelph. Saw some other Guelphites too. I saw some familiar ENDURrun runners too!. It was so great to see Bob, Brad, and Jackie again. I saw Jackie during the race, but mainly just her pony tail as she blew past me around 15 km point.
It was really nice running conditions, but it was a little hard to anticipate what it would be since the day dawned overcast, but with no significant breeze. Brad and I were under the tent at the high school in Hopkington wondering what to wear. I dressed lightly and that was fortunate since 5 min before the race started the sun broke through the clouds and was beautiful for the rest of the day. This brought out so many spectators, many more than last year [though last year they were great too]. I heard an estimate of 1M spectators. I only cared about my Dad at the finish line and all the Wellesley girls with the "kiss me" signs [had to oblige, but there was a really beautiful one I passed too quickly to go back - i still regret it...].
So my training the past 1.5 months has been really sporadic with travel, family, etc. And i wasn't even really doing much mileage by early March either. But I did have a base so I went to Boston to just run a steady pace and to have fun, hopefully finish in 3:30 or shortly thereafter.
My friend in Guelph suggested to me one time to forget a goal time and pace, just run at a pace that works for you that day, and I've done that ever since and not looked at the watch until i settle in to a stiff pace that i think i could do for 40 km. So, the immediate downhills helped me get going, but I didn't get carried away. I just ran and around 5 km I looked at my watch and noticed i was doing 7:15/mile. That scared me because last year we did 8:00/mile for a goal time of 3:30, so i was running 45 sec too fast/mile. Well, i trusted my initial gut feeling for a pace and just ran it.
The crowds were amazing and I had fun. I made sure I got my Gatoraide, and i took a swig of my gel once in a while. Jackie ran with me for 15 seconds but quickly disappeared ahead of me. She looked really strong. I enjoyed the run and the great spectators [hats off to them]. I enjoyed that 400m by Wellesley, but I already said that. Through Newton the hills were noticeable, but they passed if you kept running.
I was feeling quite comfortable and strong [given that I have just run for a rather long time]. As I got closer to Boston I started to feel more tired, but not at the point where you feel less coordinated or loosing running form. The crowds really propelled me along, propelled everyone around me on, some of the runners would raise up their arms to get the crowd going - fun.
Finally I saw the Citigo sign and I was rather glad since the end was near. I figured the winners were either finishing their Champagne, getting a massage, or they were totally recovered and out for a recover run already! I wondered if it was 1.5 miles left to run when you see the Citigo sign, or 1.5 miles to go when you pass that sign. Must be 1.5 once you pass it as there was still a ways to go. I saw all the tall buildings that near Boyleston Str. Getting close, and now I noticed sensations in the tendons of the lower quads and ankles. The crowds were amazing - more than I could imagine. There is this last stretch that goes parallel to the Charles River, and you have to go down a dip and under a bridge then up again - this is the hill I disliked, even though it was likely no more than 4m over 50m! But then people were turning right! Then end was near and my time was about 3:13. I was rather surprised and pleased. The finish down Boyleston Str really is a blast. But is actually pretty bloody long too! It takes about 45seconds, maybe a minute, but it really is great to approach the finish line with supportive crowd's cheers echoing through the canyon of buildings. And then I crossed the line in 3:17:56, and it wasn't until afterwards I discovered the chip time was 3:15:21. Dad got some pictures of the finish. I was a little wobbly, but after some water and Gatoraide, i started feeling pretty good - all things considering. That is, considering the Wellesley girls.
We saw some familiar faces in Boston, including my friend Ginny from Guelph. Saw some other Guelphites too. I saw some familiar ENDURrun runners too!. It was so great to see Bob, Brad, and Jackie again. I saw Jackie during the race, but mainly just her pony tail as she blew past me around 15 km point.
It was really nice running conditions, but it was a little hard to anticipate what it would be since the day dawned overcast, but with no significant breeze. Brad and I were under the tent at the high school in Hopkington wondering what to wear. I dressed lightly and that was fortunate since 5 min before the race started the sun broke through the clouds and was beautiful for the rest of the day. This brought out so many spectators, many more than last year [though last year they were great too]. I heard an estimate of 1M spectators. I only cared about my Dad at the finish line and all the Wellesley girls with the "kiss me" signs [had to oblige, but there was a really beautiful one I passed too quickly to go back - i still regret it...].
So my training the past 1.5 months has been really sporadic with travel, family, etc. And i wasn't even really doing much mileage by early March either. But I did have a base so I went to Boston to just run a steady pace and to have fun, hopefully finish in 3:30 or shortly thereafter.
My friend in Guelph suggested to me one time to forget a goal time and pace, just run at a pace that works for you that day, and I've done that ever since and not looked at the watch until i settle in to a stiff pace that i think i could do for 40 km. So, the immediate downhills helped me get going, but I didn't get carried away. I just ran and around 5 km I looked at my watch and noticed i was doing 7:15/mile. That scared me because last year we did 8:00/mile for a goal time of 3:30, so i was running 45 sec too fast/mile. Well, i trusted my initial gut feeling for a pace and just ran it.
The crowds were amazing and I had fun. I made sure I got my Gatoraide, and i took a swig of my gel once in a while. Jackie ran with me for 15 seconds but quickly disappeared ahead of me. She looked really strong. I enjoyed the run and the great spectators [hats off to them]. I enjoyed that 400m by Wellesley, but I already said that. Through Newton the hills were noticeable, but they passed if you kept running.
I was feeling quite comfortable and strong [given that I have just run for a rather long time]. As I got closer to Boston I started to feel more tired, but not at the point where you feel less coordinated or loosing running form. The crowds really propelled me along, propelled everyone around me on, some of the runners would raise up their arms to get the crowd going - fun.
Finally I saw the Citigo sign and I was rather glad since the end was near. I figured the winners were either finishing their Champagne, getting a massage, or they were totally recovered and out for a recover run already! I wondered if it was 1.5 miles left to run when you see the Citigo sign, or 1.5 miles to go when you pass that sign. Must be 1.5 once you pass it as there was still a ways to go. I saw all the tall buildings that near Boyleston Str. Getting close, and now I noticed sensations in the tendons of the lower quads and ankles. The crowds were amazing - more than I could imagine. There is this last stretch that goes parallel to the Charles River, and you have to go down a dip and under a bridge then up again - this is the hill I disliked, even though it was likely no more than 4m over 50m! But then people were turning right! Then end was near and my time was about 3:13. I was rather surprised and pleased. The finish down Boyleston Str really is a blast. But is actually pretty bloody long too! It takes about 45seconds, maybe a minute, but it really is great to approach the finish line with supportive crowd's cheers echoing through the canyon of buildings. And then I crossed the line in 3:17:56, and it wasn't until afterwards I discovered the chip time was 3:15:21. Dad got some pictures of the finish. I was a little wobbly, but after some water and Gatoraide, i started feeling pretty good - all things considering. That is, considering the Wellesley girls.
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