tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post4395882666807218783..comments2023-07-06T10:03:31.089-04:00Comments on Feet Meet Street: 2008 Boston Marathon RR part III: IntrospectionNitmoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-58432826667795166132008-04-29T18:14:00.000-04:002008-04-29T18:14:00.000-04:00Somewhat belated congrats on your Boston Marathon ...Somewhat belated congrats on your Boston Marathon finish. I loved your recap and could picture all the sights and stuff you described. I'm sorry your race was again ruined (sort of) by cramps.. that must be so frusterating. It could be the walk break, but have you considered your salt intake? Sorry if you mentioned that and I missed it. Anyway, congrats on another great marathon finish. I'm glad you let yourself enjoy the experience despite your cramping/slower-than-expected finish. Enjoy your recovery! :)jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-23973734507093269862008-04-29T13:11:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:11:00.000-04:00I'm looking forward to the Mr. Roper post. Nice jo...I'm looking forward to the Mr. Roper post. Nice job on the 'thon! And I had to laugh at the picture of Paul Revere's house. When I went to Boston, I walked there from downtown because someone told me it was "just down the street." Then I got there and found out you had to PAY to go in. My pictures of the outside don't have a Mercedes in them if you want a copy. With your sweet Photoshop skills, you should be able to get me out of the shot, though. Unless, of course, you think my ugly mug adds something special.Topherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846292319333320839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-28268442829223016342008-04-28T21:35:00.000-04:002008-04-28T21:35:00.000-04:00Boston 09... sweet. Can't wait to see you put Be...Boston 09... sweet. Can't wait to see you put Beardsley in a headlock. <BR/><BR/>Agreed... 5k PRs here we come.Eric Gervasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987479725567129785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-3812072506350742572008-04-28T15:14:00.000-04:002008-04-28T15:14:00.000-04:00ok, I just told you I dind't see the medal & I do...ok, I just told you I dind't see the medal & I do see it now. Sorry about that!<BR/><BR/>I always start at the top & go down, I need to start at the bottom & go UP!!!!<BR/><BR/>VERY nice!The 311 Boys Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005274410579263385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-72996270004117108252008-04-28T12:01:00.000-04:002008-04-28T12:01:00.000-04:00Pah, what a loser! Cramps? You're going to let mea...Pah, what a loser! Cramps? You're going to let measly cramps get you down? You're an embarrassment to the field of running--<BR/><BR/>(Thought you could use a change from all those supportive comments everyone else left)<BR/><BR/>Anyways, you should be proud of getting the chance to go to Boston and finishing despite all the pain, blah blah blah.... I understand how frustrating it is to have a sub-optimal marathon experience, and I do hope you figure out the problem. Interestingly I have noticed the same thing about walk breaks, which is why I just can't do them. I'm sure there is some physiological mechanism behind it; if you figure it out please share!Frayed Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08055135998797939473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-85128850274868853302008-04-26T23:16:00.000-04:002008-04-26T23:16:00.000-04:00You always have great reports--I love the multi-pa...You always have great reports--I love the multi-part epics. This one was no exception. I hope you get that cramping issue figured out. You now have the perfect set-up for your next Boston Marathon report: unfinished business, revenge, whatever. You'll get it next time out!Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995153336773206769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-90268010578258256322008-04-26T20:18:00.000-04:002008-04-26T20:18:00.000-04:00Wooohooo for finishing Boston! Great race report....Wooohooo for finishing Boston! Great race report. Next time you'll show those cramps who's boss.Run For Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070790890115638664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-64938006810622921312008-04-26T17:39:00.000-04:002008-04-26T17:39:00.000-04:00Great report lllloooveee it!Congrats on a great ra...Great report lllloooveee it!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on a great race, cramping and all!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your down time, chillax, have a couple of colds ones AND no puppy kicking, not allowed LOL....<BR/><BR/>;^)Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275939535831908513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-66361828451681549902008-04-26T15:08:00.000-04:002008-04-26T15:08:00.000-04:00I am afraid of seeing you go all harpoony on anyon...I am afraid of seeing you go all harpoony on anyone's ass.L*I*S*Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727834966701714029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-58401579626095963252008-04-26T11:00:00.000-04:002008-04-26T11:00:00.000-04:00I think all of your runs should be 3 parters. Heh...I think all of your runs should be 3 parters. Heh.<BR/><BR/>What is this Moby Dick you speak of? Is it a porn flick?Razzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880194141653654794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-44151174648506988582008-04-26T10:06:00.000-04:002008-04-26T10:06:00.000-04:00Just got through all three posts, great write up. ...Just got through all three posts, great write up. <BR/><BR/>The cramping thing is real puzzler, are you taking any gels, elcrolytes or sports drink or just the water? The walk break connection is tenuous but there though. Maybe you're tenser on race day than training day and that plays a part?<BR/><BR/>So many questions...anyway well done for gutting through it.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your downtime, I am!Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841289199998319545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-45253803313025793552008-04-26T07:58:00.000-04:002008-04-26T07:58:00.000-04:00So the whole running without sheos bit flew right ...So the whole running without sheos bit flew right over my head. Can you add some detail to that??<BR/><BR/>Oh, and the walking bit: I was thinking the same thing when I read your last post. Once I start walking it's just bad news from there. I don't get the cramps, though, instead I get walker's brain (which is far worse than runner's brain).sRodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970952645043027136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-66515069486482427322008-04-26T07:43:00.000-04:002008-04-26T07:43:00.000-04:00why do I adore your blog so..when Im not a runner?...why do I adore your blog so..when Im not a runner?!<BR/>the 8th wonder of the world methinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-35877053761209597312008-04-26T01:45:00.000-04:002008-04-26T01:45:00.000-04:00Hey Nitmos...great report. I hear your frustratio...Hey Nitmos...great report. I hear your frustrations about cramping. I had a bad case of them in my first 2 marathons and finally beat it during the last one. My advice would be to try the "No Walking" technique in the last half. Just a thought. Still, I think you have to be proud of the fact that you ran and finished a race that many runners dream about but never have a chance to participate. So be proud...You're a Boston Marathoner!The Laminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-51821274761717785982008-04-25T23:58:00.000-04:002008-04-25T23:58:00.000-04:00I for one think red is the perfect color for the S...I for one think red is the perfect color for the Steers LDP. Ole!L*I*S*Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727834966701714029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-4174083788392328062008-04-25T19:57:00.000-04:002008-04-25T19:57:00.000-04:00Instead of walking, try skipping while doing that ...Instead of walking, try skipping while doing that Weeeeee... thing you did at the beginning of Boston. Prevents cramps every time! :-)<BR/><BR/>Great blog by the way...Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451672329263898011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-75948863432323759092008-04-25T19:53:00.000-04:002008-04-25T19:53:00.000-04:00Killer race report. Loved it! ;D ;DYou might be o...Killer race report. Loved it! ;D ;D<BR/><BR/>You might be on to something with the hot pink. It would do well clashing with your new lobster colored face :PMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-16119062091197490942008-04-25T19:43:00.000-04:002008-04-25T19:43:00.000-04:00Congratulations on your finish!!!I know it wasn't ...Congratulations on your finish!!!<BR/><BR/>I know it wasn't the time you hoped for but do as real runners do - suck it up and kick this course's ass next time!<BR/><BR/>(Loved your recap!)Marathon Maritzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617226310522206108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-4616835634108298302008-04-25T18:43:00.000-04:002008-04-25T18:43:00.000-04:00Well, if it looks like a walk-break and it quacks ...Well, if it looks like a walk-break and it quacks like a walk-break...you are probably stoned...walk-breaks don't quack.<BR/><BR/>Anyway...sounds like you are on to something. No walk breaks for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-33888775346830791742008-04-25T17:00:00.000-04:002008-04-25T17:00:00.000-04:00Congrats on gittin her done despite ramp calves!An...Congrats on gittin her done despite ramp calves!<BR/><BR/>And I heart the T!Danielle in Iowa in Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274576534281164011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-57016219349385629802008-04-25T16:51:00.000-04:002008-04-25T16:51:00.000-04:00We are worlds apart in our running abilities, but ...We are worlds apart in our running abilities, but in the total same boat when it comes to cramping!<BR/><BR/>I've hobbled thru three half marys in the past 6 months due to leg cramps....and I soooo feel your pain! And I dont even run fast!!! UGH! ;)<BR/><BR/>So I feel your pain....but you have to make sure to give yourself credit for the FANTASTIC accomplishment! <BR/><BR/>Great race report and CONGRATS!!!Pokeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508944961795409606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-3086209017989577032008-04-25T16:18:00.000-04:002008-04-25T16:18:00.000-04:00Boy that cramping thing is a puzzler. Wait a seco...Boy that cramping thing is a puzzler. Wait a second... you don't think it could be the... I mean is it possible that... nah, it couldn't be the walk breaks... could it??<BR/><BR/>Also, hot pink is definitely the color for you.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15875001377964050508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-27087149668639202192008-04-25T15:59:00.000-04:002008-04-25T15:59:00.000-04:00how about "re-fridgerated?" as in, a beer. for a...how about "re-fridgerated?" as in, a beer. for a job well done. congrats again. hope to see you there next year!nwgdchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15000663254776350045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-46640322565652605352008-04-25T15:52:00.000-04:002008-04-25T15:52:00.000-04:00Nitmos,Pay no attention to kristina. I wear the s...Nitmos,<BR/><BR/>Pay no attention to kristina. I wear the same singlet to every race and when I was in high school I wore the same cotton t-shirt to track practice every day my junior year (without washing it). I guess dumb HS kids can get away with that.<BR/><BR/>I can't beleive mrs. Nitmos wrote on your arms. If I asked mrs. tange to do that, she would probably tell me that it was a stupid idea, then draw a handlebar mustache on my face (most likely between my mouth and nose).<BR/><BR/>enjoy your non marathon training lifestyle.<BR/><BR/>-tangeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26945556.post-55936942946210823242008-04-25T15:50:00.000-04:002008-04-25T15:50:00.000-04:00Congrats! It's been a blast reading about your Bo...Congrats! It's been a blast reading about your Boston hijinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com