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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.

Marcellus · 03-05-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

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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Originally Posted by Marcellus

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.

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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Originally Posted by patteeu

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.

Simply Red · 07-03-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

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!

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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Originally Posted by SuperBowl4

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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Originally Posted by Rain Man

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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Originally Posted by Rain Man

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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Originally Posted by patteeu

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 !!!!

11-27-2013, 01:09 AM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3328491 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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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3328491 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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