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**Rain Man** · 01:17 AM

Last Saturday's race (in 42 degree temps in the rain, I might add) was my 50th half-marathon since I started my hobby in June of 2009.

My vital statistics are:

Completed races in 12 states so far (AK, HI, CA, NV, UT, WY, CO, TX, LA, FL, OH, and WI)

Median pace = 10:15 per mile
Median pace in flat, sea level races =9:37 per mile
Fastest pace = 9:04 per mile (Beaumont, TX - flat and sea level)
Slowest pace = 29:36 per mile (Pike's Peak Ascent - 7,800 foot climb from 6,300 ft to 14,100 ft and I was not good at it.)

14 have been at elevations between sea level and 3,000 feet (Median pace = 9:52)
21 have been at elevations of 3,000 to 6,000 feet (Median pace = 10:06)
9 have been at elevations of 6,000 to 9,000 feet (Median pace = 11:08)
9 have been at elevations of 9,000 feet or higher (Median pace = 15:29)

26 have been more or less flat with total hills < 300 ft (Median pace = 9:50). Three were net downhill.
12 have had moderate hills with total hills of 301-1,000 ft (Median pace = 10:43)
6 have had strong hills with total hills of 1,001-2,500 ft (Median pace = 12:10)
9 have had major hills with total hills of 2,500 ft or more (Median pace = 15:29)

The 9 with major hills are the same 9 that were over 9,000 feet in elevation.

3 races were run in the rain and 1 in snow.

I've only fallen once, and it wasn't in the rain or snow. (Tripped on a trail rock.)

24 were primarily on pavement or asphalt
6 were primarily on dirt roads
20 were primarily on trails

I've gone the wrong way on trails 4 times but only twice did it for more than 30 seconds. The worst mistake added 3/4 of a mile.

I've also had 2 10-mile races and a 10K in there, so that's 53 races in 54 months.

**DaKCMan AP** · 04-16-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

The key is to eat lots and lots of ice cream right before you run, and then sprint out of the starting line as fast as possible.

Noted.

**luv** · 04-16-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

The key is to eat lots and lots of ice cream right before you run, and then sprint out of the starting line as fast as possible.

Drinking coffee a little while beforehand will add a bit of urgency to his run, as well.

kepp · 04-16-2014, 01:53 PM

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Noted.

And fiber. The more the better.

kepp · 04-16-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Trail running is definitely the way to go, in my opinion. It's much more fun.

And I was an avid mt. biker back when I lived in California...I miss being out on the trails. I think it will allow me to focus less on times and pace and just enjoy it.

ROYC75 · 04-16-2014, 07:34 PM

Now for the $ 64,000.00 question , Did you take up marathons since you lost your bike and was it part of your training exercises?

Iconic · 04-16-2014, 07:47 PM

I don't understand why people run marathons... like I just don't get it. Why would I pay $60 bucks to wake up at 5AM on a Saturday morning to run with bunch of people I don't know and will probably hate.

kepp · 04-16-2014, 08:06 PM

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Now for the $ 64,000.00 question , Did you take up marathons since you lost your bike and was it part of your training exercises?

After my bike got stolen I basically sat on my rear for six or seven years and gained weight. Then about four years ago I got a physical and didn't like the results, so I decided to start exercising. I had several friends who were runners, so I started doing that. I took off about 30 pounds and dropped my cholesterol numbers and decided to keep on running. It took a little while for it to catch on with me.

**Rain Man** · 04-16-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

Now for the $ 64,000.00 question , Did you take up marathons since you lost your bike and was it part of your training exercises?

They can't steal my feet.

**Rain Man** · 04-16-2014, 08:08 PM

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I don't understand why people run marathons... like I just don't get it. Why would I pay $60 bucks to wake up at 5AM on a Saturday morning to run with bunch of people I don't know and will probably hate.

You get a t-shirt and you get to see slender women in running tights.

kepp · 04-16-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Iconic

I don't understand why people run marathons... like I just don't get it. Why would I pay $60 bucks to wake up at 5AM on a Saturday morning to run with bunch of people I don't know and will probably hate.

You'd pay $60 for a half marathon. Full marathons are north of $100, with the popular ones being more than $150. All of which makes your question even more applicable. I think some people need (or think they need...or like) the added motivation.

htismaqe · 04-16-2014, 08:10 PM

So you've done 50 marathons half-assed. When are you going to run your first FULL marathon, you lazy ass?

**Rain Man** · 04-16-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

So you've done 50 marathons half-assed. When are you going to run your first FULL marathon, you lazy ass?

I'm up to 54 now. This thread is old.

And some of us are meant to be sprinters and others are plodders. I'll let the plodders mess with those long distances.

Marcellus · 04-16-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Iconic

I don't understand why people run marathons... like I just don't get it. Why would I pay $60 bucks to wake up at 5AM on a Saturday morning to run with bunch of people I don't know and will probably hate.

I used to think the same thing. Unless you are into it and have been to an event an experienced race day you just wont get it.

Don't get me wrong most runners htink the same thing you do at times, but its just something you have to go through to understand I think.

Some people dont like it, and I understand why. I happen to have several good friends who are into like I am so its competitive and fun for the most part.

Marcellus · 04-16-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm up to 54 now. This thread is old.

And some of us are meant to be sprinters and others are plodders. I'll let the plodders mess with those long distances.

That an impressive number. I doubt I ever get there.

cosmo20002 · 04-16-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm up to 54 now. This thread is old.

And some of us are meant to be sprinters and others are plodders. I'll let the plodders mess with those long distances.

What are you running from, Rain Man? What are you running from?

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