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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** · 10-07-2015, 08:56 AM

Maine Marathon was a great course and a lot of fun. I ran the half (fiance ran the full) and we both had an awesome time along with 30+ members of our run club.

My training this summer was slower than normal as it was extra hot & humid (crazy high dew points) so I was preparing myself for a >2 hr half. Weather the day of the race was gorgeous and the run felt great. Not my fastest time, but I finished in 1:57:55. My Garmin (along with everyone else I talked to) measured the course to be long and according to my watch my average pace was 8:55 - I'm happy with that.

Hopefully the soreness will be gone by Friday (no hill training in Florida) and then it's back to training for the Philadelphia Marathon Half in late November.

seclark · 10-07-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I wonder if there'll be runners in Lincoln costumes. I hate it when I get passed by a runner in a costume.

ha...wouldn't surprise me. chicago marathon had jugglers and a guy dribbling a basketball the whole way. i saw a couple midg..err..small people running the boston.
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**DaKCMan AP** · 10-07-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by seclark

ha...wouldn't surprise me. chicago marathon had jugglers and a guy dribbling a basketball the whole way. i saw a couple midg..err..small people running the boston.
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The dribbling guy (known as Dr. Dribble) goes to a lot of marathons.

At the Maine Marathon there was a guy wearing a moose costume who ran the half - and a pretty damn fast half at that.

OctoberFart · 10-07-2015, 12:20 PM

You have done 50 half's and not one full?

patteeu · 10-07-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OctoberFart

You have done 50 half's and not one full?

That's 25 fulls with breaks at the midpoint.

OctoberFart · 10-07-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

That's 25 fulls with breaks at the midpoint.

True a long break that is.

**Rain Man** · 10-07-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OctoberFart

True a long break that is.

I find that I'm much faster on the back half if I take a 30-day break in the middle.

Mizzou_8541 · 10-07-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Limestone trail. Definitely not as bad as technical trail but slower than road.

He did a ridiculously tough 50k on single track technical trail averaged a little over 9:00 which seems almost inhuman since it's barely runnable to most people.

His Boston time last year was 2:43:30 or something like that.

Wow, that's crazy. Most ultra-marathoners I know will tell you that they wouldn't be able to run a marathon with a decent time at all (2:43 being way above decent in my book).

kepp · 10-14-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541

Wow, that's crazy. Most ultra-marathoners I know will tell you that they wouldn't be able to run a marathon with a decent time at all (2:43 being way above decent in my book).

That kind of cross-over is rare from what I've seen. Most trail ultras are run at much slower paces than road races. People who can do well in both types have some real natural talent. I know one guy who can do that. He ran a 3:20 marathon and a sub-5:00 50K two weeks later.

kepp · 10-14-2015, 01:42 PM

On a side note...I've decided to run the Kansas City marathon this weekend. I was going to run the Bass Pro Conservation marathon next month in Springfield, but I figured why wait? It's just two weeks after the end of my 50K training so I'm not worried about that, and I won't have to drive 3 hours the night before. Hilly course, but I'm not going for time. Sub-4:00 will be fine with me.

Dallas Chief · 10-14-2015, 02:38 PM

I'm back into the swing of things running-wise. Ran my first race in three years this past weekend. 5k in 22:47. Another this coming Saturday, wanting to break 22:30. Looking towards the Dallas Rock n Roll Half in March with 1:45 as the goal. Hopefully a full marathon by summer 2016.

kepp · 10-14-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas Chief

I'm back into the swing of things running-wise. Ran my first race in three years this past weekend. 5k in 22:47. Another this coming Saturday, wanting to break 22:30. Looking towards the Dallas Rock n Roll Half in March with 1:45 as the goal. Hopefully a full marathon by summer 2016.

Do you have any particular full marathons in mind? My first was Chicago last year.

Dallas Chief · 10-14-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

Do you have any particular full marathons in mind? My first was Chicago last year.

Yeah looking at this one in Southern California. Love the area so I figured it would be a great place to run my first full. Timing is perfect with a half in late March in Dallas.

http://www.ocmarathon.com

**Rain Man** · 10-14-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas Chief

Yeah looking at this one in Southern California. Love the area so I figured it would be a great place to run my first full. Timing is perfect with a half in late March in Dallas.

http://www.ocmarathon.com

Just FYI, I ran the half last year and it was quite warm. I passed three people who went down on the course, one of whom was getting defibrillated.

Dallas Chief · 10-14-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Just FYI, I ran the half last year and it was quite warm. I passed three people who went down on the course, one of whom was getting defibrillated.

Thanks for the heads up. I ran a half in Dallas in 90+ weather a few years back and it wasn't very much fun. I may take your feedback into consideration.

11-27-2013, 01:09 AM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3348491 VARSITY	Personal Bragging: My 50th Half-Marathon 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. Last edited by Rain Man; 11-27-2013 at 01:17 AM..
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10-07-2015, 08:56 AM	#226
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $6764952	Maine Marathon was a great course and a lot of fun. I ran the half (fiance ran the full) and we both had an awesome time along with 30+ members of our run club. My training this summer was slower than normal as it was extra hot & humid (crazy high dew points) so I was preparing myself for a >2 hr half. Weather the day of the race was gorgeous and the run felt great. Not my fastest time, but I finished in 1:57:55. My Garmin (along with everyone else I talked to) measured the course to be long and according to my watch my average pace was 8:55 - I'm happy with that. Hopefully the soreness will be gone by Friday (no hill training in Florida) and then it's back to training for the Philadelphia Marathon Half in late November. __________________
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OctoberFart Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $10006091	You have done 50 half's and not one full?
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10-14-2015, 01:42 PM	#235
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5379212	On a side note...I've decided to run the Kansas City marathon this weekend. I was going to run the Bass Pro Conservation marathon next month in Springfield, but I figured why wait? It's just two weeks after the end of my 50K training so I'm not worried about that, and I won't have to drive 3 hours the night before. Hilly course, but I'm not going for time. Sub-4:00 will be fine with me.
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10-14-2015, 02:38 PM	#236
Dallas Chief Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Jupiter, FL. Casino cash: $2195273	I'm back into the swing of things running-wise. Ran my first race in three years this past weekend. 5k in 22:47. Another this coming Saturday, wanting to break 22:30. Looking towards the Dallas Rock n Roll Half in March with 1:45 as the goal. Hopefully a full marathon by summer 2016.
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