Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

A comfortable place for anyone and everyone to talk about running

Post Reply
User avatar
Jwolf
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 37476
Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:02 pm
Location: Vancouver

Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Jwolf » Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:31 pm

There are three waves that start at different times but about 10 corrals within each wave. The corrals go one at at time but with only a short delay between them. Lisa is one corral ahead of ken but they are both in the same wave.
Support me in my fundraising for the Boston Marathon, Boston Public Library team:
https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign ... iferwolf11
Top
User avatar
Ken B
Lynn Williams
Posts: 13288
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:11 pm
Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Ken B » Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:52 pm

Spirit wrote:I don't really understand the structure of the waves and corrals/ starting at the same time. But I think Lisa is hedging her bet by making sure she is at the front of her corral.



As am I!! :)
Top
User avatar
La
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 47990
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:11 pm
Location: Lesleyville!

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby La » Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:05 am

Jo-Jo wrote:I've been following this thread and pondering who I'll put my money on.

Do I go with the Adorable Vertically Challenged Lisa...or the Zesty Old Geezer Ken. :D

I can't decide...I have a feeling this is going to be a race day decision for me :roll: :wink:

Especially since you are both a vertically challenge AND a zesty old geezer yourself! [ducks for cover]

=))
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
Top
User avatar
Robinandamelia
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 5044
Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:31 am
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Contact:
Contact Robinandamelia

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Robinandamelia » Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:43 am

La wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:I've been following this thread and pondering who I'll put my money on.

Do I go with the Adorable Vertically Challenged Lisa...or the Zesty Old Geezer Ken. :D

I can't decide...I have a feeling this is going to be a race day decision for me :roll: :wink:

Especially since you are both a vertically challenge AND a zesty old geezer yourself! [ducks for cover]

=))


Such fun :) :dance:
Top
User avatar
purdy65
Abby Hoffman
Posts: 9921
Joined: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:06 pm
Location: Toronto

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby purdy65 » Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:50 am

Fun was the idea!

Oh Jo-Jo - I can see how your loyalties could be split between the vertically challenged and zesty old geezer camps. I promise to represent the vertically challenged to the BEST of my abilities though! :D

Now off to stalk Ken's splits from last year to finalize my race plan.......
It's not the size of the dog in the fight...it's the size of the fight in the dog! 11K Marker post - 2010 ATB.

Introducing 2017

GoodLife Half Marathon.
TBD
Top
IronColl
Lynn Williams
Posts: 19393
Joined: Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:51 pm
Location: Right here
Contact:
Contact IronColl

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby IronColl » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:06 am

purdy65 wrote:Fun was the idea!

Oh Jo-Jo - I can see how your loyalties could be split between the vertically challenged and zesty old geezer camps.


Oh that's gold!

Good luck to both of you!
If all that you read is everything you believe then let go, then let go, then let go.

Nothing will change if you never choose.

2018 goals: May half marathon, September half marathon
Top
chunkymonkeymelonhed
Lynn Williams
Posts: 17817
Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:13 pm
Location: B.C.

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby chunkymonkeymelonhed » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:38 am

La wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:I've been following this thread and pondering who I'll put my money on.

Do I go with the Adorable Vertically Challenged Lisa...or the Zesty Old Geezer Ken. :D

I can't decide...I have a feeling this is going to be a race day decision for me :roll: :wink:

Especially since you are both a vertically challenge AND a zesty old geezer yourself! [ducks for cover]

=))



:lol: :lol: :lol:
On the books for 2017:
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE :dance:
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
Top
User avatar
La
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 47990
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:11 pm
Location: Lesleyville!

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby La » Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:53 am

chunkymonkeymelonhed wrote:
La wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:I've been following this thread and pondering who I'll put my money on.

Do I go with the Adorable Vertically Challenged Lisa...or the Zesty Old Geezer Ken. :D

I can't decide...I have a feeling this is going to be a race day decision for me :roll: :wink:

Especially since you are both a vertically challenge AND a zesty old geezer yourself! [ducks for cover]

=))



:lol: :lol: :lol:

We're all laughing now, but Jo-Jo hasn't seen this yet! :shifty:
"Maybe I will be my own inspiration." - UltraMonk (Laura)
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time." - Steven Wright
Top
User avatar
Ken B
Lynn Williams
Posts: 13288
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:11 pm
Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Ken B » Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:50 pm

I was out for my last tempo run this morning. A little over 5K in 30 minutes. 5:26 min/km pace. Not much more to do training wise as I want to be razor sharp on Monday! :)
Top
User avatar
canalrunner
Bill Crothers
Posts: 1422
Joined: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:59 pm
Location: Ottawa

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby canalrunner » Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:05 pm

Ken B wrote:I was out for my last tempo run this morning. A little over 5K in 30 minutes. 5:26 min/km pace. Not much more to do training wise as I want to be razor sharp on Monday! :)



You'll be carrying a sharp razor on Monday? Yikes!!
The longest journey begins with a single step.
2016 Races
May: Ottawa Marathon

Top
User avatar
Jo-Jo
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 28747
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:12 am

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Jo-Jo » Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:45 pm

La wrote:
chunkymonkeymelonhed wrote:
La wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:I've been following this thread and pondering who I'll put my money on.

Do I go with the Adorable Vertically Challenged Lisa...or the Zesty Old Geezer Ken. :D

I can't decide...I have a feeling this is going to be a race day decision for me :roll: :wink:

Especially since you are both a vertically challenge AND a zesty old geezer yourself! [ducks for cover]

=))



:lol: :lol: :lol:

We're all laughing now, but Jo-Jo hasn't seen this yet! :shifty:


:evil: :evil:
All of you... get off my lawn. :twisted:
La...I'm having second thoughts about you "escorting" me to Aussie Land in 2016

:lol: :wink:
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Top
User avatar
Jo-Jo
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 28747
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:12 am

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Jo-Jo » Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:45 pm

La wrote:
chunkymonkeymelonhed wrote:
La wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:I've been following this thread and pondering who I'll put my money on.

Do I go with the Adorable Vertically Challenged Lisa...or the Zesty Old Geezer Ken. :D

I can't decide...I have a feeling this is going to be a race day decision for me :roll: :wink:

Especially since you are both a vertically challenge AND a zesty old geezer yourself! [ducks for cover]

=))



:lol: :lol: :lol:

We're all laughing now, but Jo-Jo hasn't seen this yet! :shifty:


:evil: :evil:
All of you... get off my lawn. :twisted:
La...I'm having second thoughts about you "escorting" me to Aussie Land in 2016

:lol: :wink:
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Top
User avatar
Jo-Jo
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 28747
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:12 am

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Jo-Jo » Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:46 pm

canalrunner wrote:
Ken B wrote:I was out for my last tempo run this morning. A little over 5K in 30 minutes. 5:26 min/km pace. Not much more to do training wise as I want to be razor sharp on Monday! :)



You'll be carrying a sharp razor on Monday? Yikes!!


:shock: :shock:
Please...no weapons on the course...remember this is just for fun :wink: :wink:
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Top
User avatar
Spirit Unleashed
Lynn Williams
Posts: 21772
Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:38 am
Location: The Texas Tropics

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:17 pm

Safe travels Ken and Lisa!
Athlete....Maniac 973....Marathon Maniac 6645
Live the most amazing life you can live - La
marathon runners are awesomeness personified - Ian
Bucket list: http://www.tassietrailfest.com.au/
http://ultramonk.blogspot.com/
Top
User avatar
Doonst
Abby Hoffman
Posts: 10598
Joined: Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:17 pm
Location: the corner of Sixth and Where Do I Go?
Contact:
Contact Doonst

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Doonst » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:57 am

Go Ken go! I'm a fan!
next up:


This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day

So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
Top
User avatar
Ken B
Lynn Williams
Posts: 13288
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:11 pm
Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Ken B » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:16 am

Thanks, Doonst!
Rest day today. I will walk to the Library and back to return some DVDs. Other than that, just relax and work on my strategy!! :)
Top
User avatar
purdy65
Abby Hoffman
Posts: 9921
Joined: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:06 pm
Location: Toronto

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby purdy65 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:21 am

Ohh Nooo... Ken has Doonst on his side!

Oh well. I shall overcome!
It's not the size of the dog in the fight...it's the size of the fight in the dog! 11K Marker post - 2010 ATB.

Introducing 2017

GoodLife Half Marathon.
TBD
Top
User avatar
Jo-Jo
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 28747
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:12 am

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Jo-Jo » Thu Apr 16, 2015 3:15 pm

purdy65 wrote:Ohh Nooo... Ken has Doonst on his side!

Oh well. I shall overcome!



Uh oh....and I'm a fan of Doonst....SO...this may tip the balance for me :shock: :shock: :? :D
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Top
User avatar
IronGoddess
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 4533
Joined: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:12 am
Location: Victoria, B.C.

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby IronGoddess » Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:48 pm

Travel safe and have an amazing time. I can't wait to read all about it.
IMC 2015
Top
User avatar
RA.
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 27125
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:54 am
Location: Tantallon, NS

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby RA. » Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:02 am

Looking forward to the reports when you're back! Go Lisa!!! (And good luck catching her, Ken!)
Life is short. Stop whining!!- Jwolf
Top
User avatar
Robinandamelia
Jerome Drayton
Posts: 5044
Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:31 am
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Contact:
Contact Robinandamelia

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Robinandamelia » Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:03 am

Have a great time in Boston!!
Top
User avatar
Jo-Jo
Kevin Sullivan
Posts: 28747
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:12 am

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Jo-Jo » Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:22 am

After a sleepless night I've decided...I'm going to be Switzerland!

To both of you...Race Hard....Race Happy. :D :D

Looking forward to reading the reports!
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Top
User avatar
Ken B
Lynn Williams
Posts: 13288
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:11 pm
Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Ken B » Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:15 am

Heading out shortly to Syracuse, NY where we will stay tonight. Off to Franklin, Mass tomorrow and then to the Expo on Sunday. We are supposed to connect with Lisa on Sunday so we can personally assess each other's preparedness for this awesome contest! :)
Top
User avatar
Spirit Unleashed
Lynn Williams
Posts: 21772
Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:38 am
Location: The Texas Tropics

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:31 am

Ken B wrote:Heading out shortly to Syracuse, NY where we will stay tonight. Off to Franklin, Mass tomorrow and then to the Expo on Sunday. We are supposed to connect with Lisa on Sunday so we can personally assess each other's preparedness for this awesome contest! :)

We need a picture of you guys together.
Athlete....Maniac 973....Marathon Maniac 6645
Live the most amazing life you can live - La
marathon runners are awesomeness personified - Ian
Bucket list: http://www.tassietrailfest.com.au/
http://ultramonk.blogspot.com/
Top
User avatar
purdy65
Abby Hoffman
Posts: 9921
Joined: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:06 pm
Location: Toronto

Re: Boston Marathon - KenB vs LisaP - It's on!

Postby purdy65 » Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:46 am

Well I beat Ken here! [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
It's not the size of the dog in the fight...it's the size of the fight in the dog! 11K Marker post - 2010 ATB.

Introducing 2017

GoodLife Half Marathon.
TBD
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Running Discussion”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 51 guests