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- Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Boston Marathon -- New Cap Perhaps ??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5000
Re: Boston Marathon -- New Cap Perhaps ??
I think Boston 2015 will be another tough year to get in. For 2014 there were say 5,000 or so that got the entry since they didn't finish last year. Then there were say 6,000 more due to the deisre to be there. So with typcial 25,000 or so about 11,000 extra this year. Keep in mind that the time cut...
- Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:57 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Boston by the Numbers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1631
Boston by the Numbers
Often we don't pause to consider the magnitude of the planning and infrastructure behind the scenes. Here are some indicators for Boston Source: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/event-information/by-the-numbers.aspx As I read the list, little stats had me thinking... wow ..600 sheets plywood...
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:33 am
- Forum: Injuries and Recovery
- Topic: Freeze spray?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3221
Re: Freeze spray?
Thanks for the input. Apparently he did it 3 weeks ago, and the bruising had almost gone away within a week. Then, he was fine to run on it, but the pain has returned in the last couple of days so he has rested and iced it. He plans to rest again today and go out for a run tomorrow to see how it fe...
- Thu May 23, 2013 7:43 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
- Replies: 41
- Views: 13807
Re: An update on Rick Ball - he's having a tough time
Thanks for sharing the update, I've ben wondering why we haven't heard anything from him or about him.
Sending you good vibes Rick.
Dave
Sending you good vibes Rick.
Dave
- Wed May 08, 2013 9:04 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Sportstats/Timing question
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7358
Re: Sportstats/Timing question
Somewhat related...,. are the interval times gun or chip? I recall one time checking my split time in a race (not this one) against what was posted on the site (Sportstats or some other I don't recall) and it was not what I had on my watch but was pretty close to watch plus difference between gun an...
- Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:16 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: 2013 Mississauga Marathon
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6726
Re: 2013 Mississauga Marathon
Marathon
RobinandAmelia
toobusy
cbaker1
AlfiefromPickering (just registered Monday night)
Half Marathon
Getfit
Mid_packer & daughter
Relay
10K
5K
RobinandAmelia
toobusy
cbaker1
AlfiefromPickering (just registered Monday night)
Half Marathon
Getfit
Mid_packer & daughter
Relay
10K
5K
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Birthday present for runner
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4947
Re: Birthday present for runner
A simple idea. A mouse pad with a memorable photo. Lots of places do them. Might consider a photo that woudl be of you/your family with him at the end of a race that he has completed. It can be motivating since a mouse pad is usally ihn use quite a bit (I never could get used to using a touch pad ) ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Runners with Pacemakers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3940
Re: Runners with Pacemakers
I'm ok, but I will be getting checked out. My resting HR keep dropping and I'm getting some skipped beats. I used to be pretty steady with resting rate of 44 but it is trending down to about 38-40 and sometimes dips to 30-32. While that might be ok if I was in tip top shape from training, I'm not ri...
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Runners with Pacemakers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3940
Runners with Pacemakers
Do any of you have any experience with a pacemaker? Any runners you know that have one? Implications, stories good bad or otherwise?
Dave
Dave
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Marine Corps Marathon
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4019
Re: Marine Corps Marathon
Sold, what does that mean? I'll bet the Canadians get squeezed on the exchange rate. The credit card exchange surcharge is a bit less than 3% for each transaction. So if you buy they add the 3 and when you get a credit they deduct 3 so about 6% charge. I've had this happen in US stores at the checko...
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:01 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Lisa's Suprise PB at ATB
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4477
Re: Lisa's Suprise PB at ATB
Well done Lisa, should give you lots of confidence going forward.
Nice that you didn't get caught with the train (I'll bet there were 3000 of us by the time it finally passed), would be shame to spoil your PB if you got it
Dave
Nice that you didn't get caught with the train (I'll bet there were 3000 of us by the time it finally passed), would be shame to spoil your PB if you got it
Dave
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Time Trial Saturday
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3792
Re: Time Trial Saturday
I am envious of those who can put 20-30K. I am stuck back at about 14-16 and still running on empty after that,
Oh well, its a long road back (literally)
Dave
Oh well, its a long road back (literally)
Dave
- Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:21 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: ATB Training Option?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10142
Re: ATB Training Option?
Doonst wrote:When I hit 2:30 at ATB (5 minute pace) I had been running 1:42 halfs the previous fall.
Last time I hit 2:30 at ATB (2011) I wasn't finished yet !
However a review of my signiture line shows that in 2008 I was 1:42 at the chilly half and 2.31 at ATB, same figures as Doonst
- Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Waterloo Marathon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3459
Re: Waterloo Marathon
Robbie-T wrote:I've done this marathon 2x, and it is very lonely at the front too. The course is nice, the roads aren't closed, met up with a horse and buggy one year, but you are mostly on country roads, only busy part was at the end.
You raced against a horse and buggy?
who won?
Dave
- Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:54 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: If you don't mind...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6869
Re: If you don't mind...
Done, was it a test, did I get the right answers
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Dirty Girls 2012 - 48 Hour Race Report - Ultraqueen Pic Adde
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5394
Re: Dirty Girls 2012 - 48 Hour Race Report - Ultraqueen Pic
Well done Ron, Iwatched the video as well, that adds some more to the imagery, thanks for sharing.
Dave
Dave
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:11 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: "Toad" Practice Session Saturday, July 28
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8080
Re: "Toad" Practice Session Saturday, July 28
readysetgo wrote:I missed the practice day. Does anyone know if i can still run around that trail if i pay for a day rate at Pinehurst?
Thanks
Its a public concervation area, pay your adminission fee and you have the whole park to explore.
- Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:18 am
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Thursday @LHR
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7167
Re: Thursday @LHR
Running wioth LTR clininc after work, TBD if I do some miles and or gym at noon as well.
Dave
Dave
- Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Remembering the First Running Boom
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4437
Re: Remembering the First Running Boom
Started about '79-80 to mange weight, never a runner in high school as all those events were for the fast people--100's' to 800's. No one really mentioned that running shorts were, well....short. Today generally a longer inseam, vs those days when it was cut right up there. Still see a few views of ...
- Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:53 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: b_squared can't resist Bread and Honey
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7303
Re: b_squared can't resist Bread and Honey
atta boy Bryan !
Dave
Dave
- Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:48 pm
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7827
Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Awesome, and from what I see in the pics, despite the heat your are dry man, how'd that happen? Half of an everest climb is huge. How does Sulphur compare to other courses? I found that start/end hill to be too much for me to climb, but I only have Run for Toad to compare as I'm not familiar with ot...
- Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:08 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: Heed vs Perpetuem for Ultra Races
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5795
Re: Heed vs Perpetuem for Ultra Races
Last time I order S!caps I got them from
http://www.runjunk.com/electrolytes.aspx
The price with shipping was lower than from
http://www.succeedscaps.com/
Shippping is $4 vs $ 23
Dave
http://www.runjunk.com/electrolytes.aspx
The price with shipping was lower than from
http://www.succeedscaps.com/
Shippping is $4 vs $ 23
Dave
- Sun May 27, 2012 12:40 pm
- Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
- Topic: Sulphur Springs Trail Run
- Replies: 112
- Views: 39525
Re: Sulphur Springs Trail Run
Great results everyone. I did a 1 lap as the relay and was suffer'n from the heat, don't know how you are able to run for hours. I did have the benefit of a few beer and other fluids later on to hydrate. Then decided to run a few more miles since we dont have any hills here. Got 2 miles in, did a do...
- Tue May 08, 2012 7:09 am
- Forum: Run/Race Reports
- Topic: 4 Dark Suits, 3 Strangers, 2 Paramedics and 1 Fire Truck
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7076
Re: 4 Dark Suits, 3 Strangers, 2 Paramedics and 1 Fire Truck
Susan, sounds like quite a day. I have the same problem of light headedness after stopping so I can relate. In you case you already fully stressed from 26 miles so it can add up quickly. Glad you made it through withou the exra trip to the hospital.
dave
dave
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Running Discussion
- Topic: Finish Line crowd for 3rd Wave finishers- Boston
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2761
Re: Finish Line crowd for 3rd Wave finishers- Boston
A general observation is that is easier for you to find a specators, (provided you know where to look) than it is for them to find you--too many people going by and you have an unknown arrival time at any point unless they have live tracking and they are near one of 5km increments. So the the words ...