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OrleansRunner runs Ottawa NCM

Postby orleansrunner1962 » Sun May 29, 2011 3:21 pm

This was the 3rd time I ran this event, but the first time I actually raced it...

Andy kindly agreed to pace me in my BQ attempt.....

The training went pretty well for this season, until I developed PF issues.... the foot has been sore for quite some time now, protesting and telling me to "give it up" and "let me rest".... :twisted:

So I made a deal with the foot that if I could just run Ottawa, then I would rest.... so I got through today (details below), and now it's the foot's turn...

I met up with Andy at our usual meeting spot downtown. We lined in just ahead of the 3:50 bunny :shock: we waited a few minutes, and the alarm went off to start the race.... the weather was much better than expected in that it was misting, but not too humid, albeit a little warmer than I would have liked in a perfect world.

The first several km were fairly uneventful, just falling into our pace and enjoying the new route. Just after 7 km, we saw the first RM cheering squad (thanks guys), then continued on our way. Hit 10 km at 53:39, feeling good. Went through Gatineau, and then off to Rockliffe, hitting 21.1 km at 1:55:XX. Around 23 km, my left hamstring started tightening up, and I had to take a few extra walk breaks. I was able to hold on to the pace fairly well, although walking more often than I would have liked to give the hamstring a chance to recover -- hit 30 km at 2:45:33, still on pace for the A++ goal of 3:55.

At around 33 km is when the trouble really started, having to walk much more often because that hamstring just would not stop complaining. So 33 km onwards, was lots of running 200-300 m, then walking 30 secs or so, and so on and so on.... Through all of this, Andy was UBER patient. Never said a word, did not roll his eyes, just walked with me, and ran when I was ready to run.... Andy, you are the best!!! :D

At about the 36 km mark, the 4:00 hour bunny passed us, which was a little disheartening since now my A+ goal was out the window. However, I was determined to at least reach my A goal - that BQ!!

Plugged along with more walking and running, and got 'er done in 4:02:54, and 17 minute PB and a BQ.....

I am happy with this for sure.... Will just have to wait and see if it's enough to get me into Boston 2012!!

Thanks again Andy -- I really could not have motored through without you -- you were very supportive, a calm and talented bunny!!

I will rest the foot, see how everything is feeling in a few weeks, and see if I attempt another marathon before September to try and secure a spot in Boston....

More to follow....... thanks for reading :D

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Re: OrleansRunner runs Ottawa NCM

Postby Hammie » Sun May 29, 2011 3:23 pm

Congrats! That is a massive PB and a BQ to boot! All the more impressive under such trying circumstances.

Now rest up that foot!
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Postby Jwolf » Sun May 29, 2011 3:27 pm

Congratulations, Sylvie! All things considered I'm very happy to see this strong finish. Huge PB and a small cushion on the BQ- I really hope that gets you in. Sorry the pains started to vex you after 33k- the marathon is a tough beast!!
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Re: OrleansRunner runs Ottawa NCM

Postby Pat29 » Sun May 29, 2011 3:27 pm

Congrats on the BQ! That is a great result.
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Re: OrleansRunner runs Ottawa NCM

Postby purdy65 » Sun May 29, 2011 3:27 pm

A HUGE pb and BQ - doesn't get much better than that! This despite your body protesting! Way to fight it mentally!

Big congratulations to you! I was really happy for you when I saw your result this morning!

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Now recover well, and get that foot some rest! :D

Oh - and well done to the pace bunny too!
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Postby HCcD » Sun May 29, 2011 3:30 pm

Congratulations, on an humungus PB and Boston Qualifier, Sylvie .. You showed a lot of guts and determination today, as agonizing as you were feeling, I could see ithe pain and strai that you must have been experiencing in your face, in particular, the final 9-10K, knowing that carrot / prize was within your reach and never faulted ....

As for a Summer Marathon, Edmonton appears to be choice of Maniacs ... :shifty: :wink: It would be so sweet if you and Susan (Habs) ran together for that sub 4 hour marathon ... :shifty: :wink:

Congratulations, again ... and, thanks for lunch ... :shifty: :wink: :oops: :oops:
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Postby Spirit Unleashed » Sun May 29, 2011 3:41 pm

17 min pb!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yeah sylvie!!!!!!!!!!
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Postby AndyM » Sun May 29, 2011 3:45 pm

COngratulations! You must feel fabulous. You did outstanding considering the foot troubles.

Oh and good bunnying Andy.

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Postby Tori » Sun May 29, 2011 3:48 pm

Congrats Sylvie! You have worked so hard for this and that is a huge PB! Now rest your foot!!!!

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Postby PinkLady » Sun May 29, 2011 3:58 pm

Congratulations, Sylvie!! Way to persevere, and what an accomplishment!
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Postby mas_runner » Sun May 29, 2011 4:16 pm

Was great too see you before the start, you seemed like you weren't going to let that foot dictate the race. Well done for gutting it out like you did. You are one tough lady!
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Postby Tred Miller » Sun May 29, 2011 4:23 pm

Congrats on both the PB and BQ.
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Postby chunkymonkeymelonhed » Sun May 29, 2011 4:27 pm

That has to be a record for MONSTER PB Sylvie.

Congratulations on the BQ as well.

Now rest that foot!
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Postby horselady » Sun May 29, 2011 4:48 pm

I was grinning from ear to ear when I read this. I have been living my running life this part year vicariously through many but you in particular.
You are truly an inspiration.. :D :D Well done! and hats off to your bunny as well. Sounds like he did yeoman duty! :D
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Postby scrumhalfgirl » Sun May 29, 2011 5:32 pm

a HUGE pb!! way to go!
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Postby candlerun » Sun May 29, 2011 6:08 pm

Great determination out there and congrats to the BQ also! :dance:
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Postby mcshame » Sun May 29, 2011 6:11 pm

Congrats on toughing it out and getting the BQ.

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Postby Marg » Sun May 29, 2011 6:53 pm

SO happy for you Sylvie. I thought you missed the BQ so I am hugely relieved to learn otherwise!! :dance:
You have trained so diligently that I am not surprised you did so well, congrats!

Now let that foot get better!
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Postby SteveF » Sun May 29, 2011 6:59 pm

Very happy for you Sylvie! You will love Boston! And now Andy can pace you there too! :shifty:

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Postby trixiee » Sun May 29, 2011 7:46 pm

Congratulations on the Pb and BQ!!!
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Postby ian » Sun May 29, 2011 8:07 pm

Great result, fully earned with your training. Don't sweat on Boston; you did your part today and you can go lower in the future once you get back to 100%.

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Postby RobW » Sun May 29, 2011 8:40 pm

Congratulations on successfully reaching your A goal and BQ. Terrific PB too!

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Postby Miss*Smiles » Sun May 29, 2011 8:45 pm

Sylvie when I saw you & Andy at Royal Oak/Pretoria bridge area you both looked amazing! Congratulations on an AMAZING PB & a BQ time!! :dance:
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Postby LisaB » Sun May 29, 2011 8:52 pm

Congratulations on your BQ and PB!!!
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Postby Habs4ever » Sun May 29, 2011 10:29 pm

Yay Sylvie, amazing PB and BQ to go along with it. :dance:
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