I want to talk about my race

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I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 18:43:22 GMT -5 gt7301b, Wines Not Whines, and 29 more like this

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Post by runaways on Jan 18, 2015 18:43:22 GMT -5

Because it was glorious and tomorrow I have to go back to another 12 day stretch so I want to bask in the endorphins while I can.

1. Some days Houston really delivers weather-wise, and this was one of them. It was very similar to last year when I got my big marathon PR. Sunny and cool and dry with a light breeze.

2. Speaking of sun, 12 days without it is too long. I was practically dancing down the road for half of the race because I was so happy to be out there instead of at the hospital.

3. I ran 1:37:40. Holy shit. It probably worked out for the best that I didn't have my garmin because I like to run negative splits and seeing 7:35 for that first 5k probably would have scared me. I was aiming for the 7:30 to 7:35 range. There were moments early on when I wondered if I could hold my pace the whole way, because I knew I was more or less on track, and thought about slowing down. And then I literally thought to myself, no, cinco says you can do this. Because she did, when I posted about going sub-1:40, and she was right. I caught up to the 3:20 marathon pacer about mile 3 and staying with them felt easy until they split off around 8. Legs got a little whiny about mile 11 when I really started to speed up but I felt strong the whole way.

4. Speaking of splits, I'm very happy that even without the garmin I ran perfectly negative ones.

5. McMillan says I can run a 3:25 marathon. Holy shit.

Thanks for letting me AW myself some more. You guys are the best.

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chw57 Full Member Posts: 3,439 Likes: 8,254	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 18:46:14 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chw57 on Jan 18, 2015 18:46:14 GMT -5 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Such a perfectly executed race! I am a HUGE fan of not wearing a Garmin. I think it really does help to just forget it and go.
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Mushe Senior Member Posts: 7,831 Likes: 7,451	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 18:49:13 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mushe on Jan 18, 2015 18:49:13 GMT -5 Wow, that is amazing! Congrats on an awesome race!
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kams Senior Member Posts: 8,378 Likes: 8,028	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 18:51:09 GMT -5 via mobile runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kams on Jan 18, 2015 18:51:09 GMT -5 Wow! WOW! I'm so impressed and so proud! Get thee to a qualifying marathon!!
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reginaphalange72 Full Member Posts: 2,056 Likes: 3,335	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 18:52:47 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by reginaphalange72 on Jan 18, 2015 18:52:47 GMT -5 DAAAAAAAAMN! That's awesome! Congrats on an amazing race! Badass!
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lb2006 Full Member Posts: 3,975 Likes: 4,672	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 18:56:54 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lb2006 on Jan 18, 2015 18:56:54 GMT -5 WOW WOW WOW!!! Definitely bask in those endorphins - you should be PROUD!
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irene adler Senior Member Formerly mrschicken. New name, same pithy commentary. Poet Laureate of H&F Posts: 5,983 Likes: 14,490	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 19:23:20 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by irene adler on Jan 18, 2015 19:23:20 GMT -5 Yayayayayayay!!!!!!! What an awesome update. Congrats!
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shelbyann Senior Member Posts: 5,556 Likes: 6,852	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 19:27:13 GMT -5 via Tapatalk runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shelbyann on Jan 18, 2015 19:27:13 GMT -5 Congrats!!
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runblondie26 Senior Member Posts: 6,237 Likes: 7,146	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 19:31:52 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by runblondie26 on Jan 18, 2015 19:31:52 GMT -5 Congratulations on such a great race!
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katyintx Full Member Posts: 1,661 Likes: 3,322	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 19:32:03 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by katyintx on Jan 18, 2015 19:32:03 GMT -5 The weather really was perfect. A 3:25 marathon?? If you do one locally that you think you can get it, you should let me know - I'll definitely come cheer you on!
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katandkevin Full Member Posts: 1,246 Likes: 829	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 19:51:47 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by katandkevin on Jan 18, 2015 19:51:47 GMT -5 Congrats! The weather was absolutely perfect today.
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Jan 18, 2015 19:32:03 GMT -5 katyintx said:

The weather really was perfect. A 3:25 marathon?? If you do one locally that you think you can get it, you should let me know - I'll definitely come cheer you on!

Unfortunately I don't know if there are any local ones that would work out. However, we should do another Houston gtg sometime soon.

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shellfish26 Full Member Posts: 1,378 Likes: 3,180	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 20:03:56 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shellfish26 on Jan 18, 2015 20:03:56 GMT -5 Whoa! So amazing! Congrats on an awesome race!
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skwcm80 Elder Posts: 12,028 Likes: 18,444	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 20:28:08 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skwcm80 on Jan 18, 2015 20:28:08 GMT -5 Congrats on an amazing race. Can't wait to cheer you from afar when you run your full.
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G22 Elder Posts: 11,484 Likes: 15,293	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 20:40:57 GMT -5 runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by G22 on Jan 18, 2015 20:40:57 GMT -5 Way to go! Awesome running!
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AAM2012 Senior Member Posts: 9,677 Likes: 8,472	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 20:53:40 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AAM2012 on Jan 18, 2015 20:53:40 GMT -5 Woohoo! Congrats!!!
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cinco Elder Posts: 13,773 Likes: 19,044	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 20:59:18 GMT -5 via mobile runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cinco on Jan 18, 2015 20:59:18 GMT -5 Awesome race. And negative splits w/o a Garmin? So impressive! I'm excited you are considering a marathon so we can see you tear it up again.
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cole Full Member Posts: 2,572 Likes: 5,744	I want to talk about my race Jan 18, 2015 21:12:41 GMT -5 via Tapatalk runaways likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cole on Jan 18, 2015 21:12:41 GMT -5 Congrats, you were awesome!!
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Post by runaways on Jan 18, 2015 18:43:22 GMT -5

Post by chw57 on Jan 18, 2015 18:46:14 GMT -5

Post by Mushe on Jan 18, 2015 18:49:13 GMT -5

Post by kams on Jan 18, 2015 18:51:09 GMT -5

Post by reginaphalange72 on Jan 18, 2015 18:52:47 GMT -5

Post by lb2006 on Jan 18, 2015 18:56:54 GMT -5

Post by irene adler on Jan 18, 2015 19:23:20 GMT -5

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Post by runblondie26 on Jan 18, 2015 19:31:52 GMT -5

Post by katyintx on Jan 18, 2015 19:32:03 GMT -5

Post by mandiespharm on Jan 18, 2015 19:40:02 GMT -5

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