Other Sports Personal Bragging: My 50th Half-Marathon - Page 21

Marcellus · 03-05-2018, 09:08 AM

Well I ran what should be a Boston Marathon Qualifier. I finished Little Rock in 3:20:01.

I'm a little irritated I didn't gut out another 2 seconds to get it under 3:20:00 but either way I should have punched a ticket to Boston next year if I decide to go which I most likely will.

**Rain Man** · 03-05-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Well I ran what should be a Boston Marathon Qualifier. I finished Little Rock in 3:20:01.

I'm a little irritated I didn't gut out another 2 seconds to get it under 3:20:00 but either way I should have punched a ticket to Boston next year if I decide to go which I most likely will.

Wow, that's spectacular. Is that a PR for you?

Marcellus · 03-05-2018, 01:17 PM

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Wow, that's spectacular. Is that a PR for you?

Yea by 10 minutes. My old PR was 5 years ago at OKC so its been a long time coming.

I have put in some serious miles the last 3 months with more to come.

**Rain Man** · 03-05-2018, 02:51 PM

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Yea by 10 minutes. My old PR was 5 years ago at OKC so its been a long time coming.

I have put in some serious miles the last 3 months with more to come.

Wow, that's a quantum leap in PR. I'm glad to hear it, because my half-marathon PR is about 6 years old now. Maybe there's still hope. I haven't gotten within 2 minutes of it since setting it.

**Rain Man** · 07-02-2018, 10:49 PM

Annnnnnd....100.

I completed my 100th half marathon yesterday. 31 states down, 19 to go. I've run 56 in Colorado, 12 in California, and 1 each in a bunch of other states and Quebec.

Simply Red · 07-03-2018, 12:02 AM

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Annnnnnd....100.

I completed my 100th half marathon yesterday. 31 states down, 19 to go. I've run 56 in Colorado, 12 in California, and 1 each in a bunch of other states and Quebec.

Congratulations!

patteeu · 07-02-2018, 10:53 PM

Congratulations. That's a lot of running. Do you have a plan for which state to do last or are you just doing them as it becomes convenient?

**Rain Man** · 07-02-2018, 11:01 PM

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Congratulations. That's a lot of running. Do you have a plan for which state to do last or are you just doing them as it becomes convenient?

It's mostly convenience and scheduling. I've got some states where I want to do a particular race, so I have to slot it in. In other states, I'm just finding a race that works with my schedule. I'm trying to give priority to the states I've never visited, but that hasn't worked very well. Nonetheless I figure those states (all of the New England ones) will get filled before the end just because I'm trying harder to slot them in.

I'm kind of curious about which state will be last.

SuperBowl4 · 07-03-2018, 07:23 AM

Sounds like you are in great shape. Ever think of entering a MLE contest? It might be time to take it to the next level.

**Rain Man** · 07-03-2018, 09:14 AM

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Sounds like you are in great shape. Ever think of entering a MLE contest? It might be time to take it to the next level.

Major League Eating? I'm willing to give it a shot.

SuperBowl4 · 07-03-2018, 11:45 AM

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Major League Eating? I'm willing to give it a shot.

Watch the MLE contest at Coney Island tomorrow on ESPN2 at noon EST to see if you got what it takes to out eat Joey Chestnut at the Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest. All competitors are members of the MLE.

**Rain Man** · 06-22-2019, 11:21 AM

38 states down on the half-marathon list after marking off Montana today. This is getting really hard. Tip for future generations: Never plan a 13 year project that's physically demanding when you're already in your late forties as you start.

patteeu · 06-22-2019, 11:25 AM

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38 states down on the half-marathon list after marking off Montana today. This is getting really hard. Tip for future generations: Never plan a 13 year project that's physically demanding when you're already in your late forties as you start.

Is there a half-marathon route that takes you through parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachussetts all in the same race?

I can't imagine doing more than 37 half marathons, myself, so kudos to you and your determination.

**Rain Man** · 06-22-2019, 11:34 AM

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Is there a half-marathon route that takes you through parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachussetts all in the same race?

I can't imagine doing more than 37 half marathons, myself, so kudos to you and your determination.

To my horror, I discovered the day before my Arizona race that the route crossed into Utah. Fortunately, more than half the race was in Arizona so I was able to round up. But it was a close call.

Chiefshrink · 06-22-2019, 11:40 AM

But do you know your LDL number ? Obviously Jim Fixx paid no attention.

With that said, congratulations on your hobby and how you continue to thrive with running. KUDOS !!!!

03-05-2018, 09:08 AM	#1
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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $2958491 VARSITY	38 states down on the half-marathon list after marking off Montana today. This is getting really hard. Tip for future generations: Never plan a 13 year project that's physically demanding when you're already in your late forties as you start. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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