tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post6516630115510341395..comments2024-01-09T08:21:50.409-06:00Comments on Dangle the Carrot ... An Endurance Sports Blog: The Woodlands Marathon Race ReportAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07061773215250783439noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-91043779896884334522012-03-12T21:39:27.423-05:002012-03-12T21:39:27.423-05:00Sorry for the late comment, but great race. I feel...Sorry for the late comment, but great race. I feel you. Your race report appears eerily similar to mine from a week ago, also a 3:06, same kind of last few miles! I hate the feeling of everything falling apart at the end!<br />And I came pretty close to damaging my kidneys, too; the temps were higher than I thought because it as a rare low-humidity day in New Orleans. I felt kidney pain around mile 16 and luckily was able to rehydrate and finish pain-free. <br />The thing about your race, though, is this was your first marathon-only event. Even though you're familiar with the distance I still think you "learn" the marathon. I'm not the fastest or most experience myself, but I have gotten much, much better at reading my body and adjusting.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-67749133311936351672012-03-12T19:17:34.516-05:002012-03-12T19:17:34.516-05:00Wow, a 3:06 finish? That's rad! But blood in...Wow, a 3:06 finish? That's rad! But blood in your urine? What in the world causes that? <a href="http://www.itriathlete.org" rel="nofollow">Diet</a>? I've never heard of it before!? WebMD, here I come...Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511333613817111735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-33581314544939489202012-03-11T07:53:34.086-05:002012-03-11T07:53:34.086-05:00obviously havent seen a 12' Boston jacket...yo...obviously havent seen a 12' Boston jacket...you get the jist<br />WHEN i see a guy in a Boston MAry jacket with date 12' or later!<br /><br />DDRoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126561738590093533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-39467232260455070092012-03-11T07:52:08.526-05:002012-03-11T07:52:08.526-05:00great race report!
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what a run!!!!!!!!!!!!
supe...great race report!<br />and<br />what a run!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />super happy for you - this is an amazing feat<br />The new BQ times for guys are really difficult and this is just huge!!! When I see a guy in a BQ jacket year dated 2012 or later - this is way more badass than someone wearing IM gear...even Kona<br />I have felt the pain of "racing" a marathon and the final 5k beatdown....but mine was at a much slower pace and total time of 3:30....cannot imagine what sub 3:10 was like for you guys!<br />such a great effort - way to go<br />and now this sets you up in such a perfect frame leading into IM training cant wait to see how your summer goes and what you can do in the IM.<br />Huge congrats again:)<br />BQ !!!<br /><br />DDRoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126561738590093533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-26068181089389063422012-03-08T15:50:05.411-06:002012-03-08T15:50:05.411-06:00That was an exciting report. Its amazing how you ...That was an exciting report. Its amazing how you have run longer distances and, now, for you first "official" marathon, it felt harder. I think it has to do with the fact that you wanted BQ. Congrats man! You ran this like a 5K!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846136358775915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-81694436262287735692012-03-07T22:50:46.098-06:002012-03-07T22:50:46.098-06:00Woohoo! Congrats on your race and your BQ! I am ...Woohoo! Congrats on your race and your BQ! I am soo happy for you! Those pictures of you coming to the finish are priceless!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-53142826104204700482012-03-07T20:34:26.333-06:002012-03-07T20:34:26.333-06:00Congratulations again! You had an absolutely amazi...Congratulations again! You had an absolutely amazing race. It was awesome to be there to see you accomplish your BQ goal. :)<br /><br />Thanks again for having us! We very much enjoyed our trip to the great country of Texas. Can't wait to see you and Annie at IMMT!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117299082898049293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-81740310893200353892012-03-07T14:20:26.356-06:002012-03-07T14:20:26.356-06:00OH, and since you set your mind to a goal and achi...OH, and since you set your mind to a goal and achieve it... how about I give you money to buy a lotto ticket that you are CONVINCED you will win? Deal? I will even split it with you :)Matty Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447270565189789394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-32609901383233395022012-03-07T14:19:50.554-06:002012-03-07T14:19:50.554-06:00Annie must have one hell of an insurance policy on...Annie must have one hell of an insurance policy on your head that she was so calm ;) hahahaha.<br /><br />Great job man, seriously this was FREAKING AWESOME!<br /><br />It's hard to be super happy for you because I am pissed off for Kevin still. Regardless, if he were an old fart he would have had his BQ time in the bag ;)<br /><br />I know the pain (somewhat) of mentally fighting your body. I love that sensation... those are your own limits. Once you find them and push them, that right there is one of the best feelings and sensations in the world. As sick as it sounds, that is why I do endurance sports :)<br /><br />Congrats buddy, that was an EPIC (yes, I used this in Kevin's blog too) race on both of your parts. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!Matty Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447270565189789394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-8480146547257920612012-03-07T13:52:46.233-06:002012-03-07T13:52:46.233-06:00Awesome job. Congrats!Awesome job. Congrats!Scott McMurtreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879663957608177567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-29983436088945600042012-03-07T11:22:10.724-06:002012-03-07T11:22:10.724-06:00Wow, what a report! Tremendous work by both you g...Wow, what a report! Tremendous work by both you guys! I know this probably rings hollow, but hopefully Kevin doesn't worry about those 12 seconds. He will definitely his BQ next marathon. <br /><br />It sounds like both you guys ran pretty much perfect races. You sounded like you were in really rough shape at the finish though. Pissing blood sounds scary to me! Weird that over-hydration can cause blood in the urine too. I thought that was only caused by being dehydrated. <br /><br />And I am curious about one statement you made, you said that racing a marathon is more painful than doing an ironman. Not sure if you can expand on this thought next post or something. Not sure if you say this because by racing a marathon your heartrate and effort is likely at max near the end of the race, making your body work insanely hard? I've only done 1 marathon, and the end of the race was the most pain I've ever felt in my life period (by far more than any other race I've ever done)Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-34856243569606177082012-03-07T09:48:11.998-06:002012-03-07T09:48:11.998-06:00Confession here--sometimes I get a little bored re...Confession here--sometimes I get a little bored reading race reports. NOT this time! This was such an awesome day for your guys. I loved reading about the whole thing. Totally relating to trying to do math in the midst of pain--been there before and it's not fun!<br /><br />You guys are really amazing. Love how you both gave it your all. So sad that BAA doesn't allow the extra 59 seconds anymore. Anyone who can go 3:05 and change deserves to run Boston. Kevin will get there.<br /><br />CONGRATS for such a hard earned reward! You guys both are badass!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-48500194023862970942012-03-06T16:22:16.440-06:002012-03-06T16:22:16.440-06:00Completely awesome! Congrats on the BQ!Completely awesome! Congrats on the BQ!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187172647072971436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-20711085013067810072012-03-06T13:19:42.213-06:002012-03-06T13:19:42.213-06:00Congrats!! I am so happy for you!! Amazing race!!!...Congrats!! I am so happy for you!! Amazing race!!!Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-82377926400381698462012-03-06T09:01:23.544-06:002012-03-06T09:01:23.544-06:00Congrats, just happy you didn't get chik'd...Congrats, just happy you didn't get chik'd at the end. :) Can't believe you finished 32nd but only 4th in your age group - that's a tough group!KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-30758479819728374362012-03-06T08:01:56.556-06:002012-03-06T08:01:56.556-06:00Way to go, Jeff! You're a stud an did so grea...Way to go, Jeff! You're a stud an did so great to BQ! We're all proud of you, buddy! I know it was probably one of the hardest things you've ever done, but you did great!<br /><br />Aren't Kevin and Jennie just awesome? My Jenn and I love hanging out with them. They are just a blast. You guys are going to have so much fun with IMMT. <br /><br />Good luck with the training, and let's keep the blood out of the urine!!!Matthew Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027593921011160323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-48055216986713425572012-03-05T22:59:58.124-06:002012-03-05T22:59:58.124-06:00PS I meant "BQ" not "PR", sorr...PS I meant "BQ" not "PR", sorry.Patrick Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181637044657605057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-31119755962481098722012-03-05T22:08:47.263-06:002012-03-05T22:08:47.263-06:00I'm glad you walked to the edge of the abyss a...I'm glad you walked to the edge of the abyss and then, you know, told it to go "f" itself. THAT builds character. Congrats on your PR, what are you gonna do with it?Patrick Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181637044657605057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-35864617500874563342012-03-05T21:33:02.532-06:002012-03-05T21:33:02.532-06:00One more thing, what's in the handheld at the ...One more thing, what's in the handheld at the end? Curious as to what is your fueling bev of choice. ThanksJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255543603646478044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-25371333169950542782012-03-05T20:46:07.593-06:002012-03-05T20:46:07.593-06:00Awesome report!!!
Just finished up mine. Lot of ...Awesome report!!! <br /><br />Just finished up mine. Lot of emotions came back writing it.<br /><br />Thanks again for all your support along the way. Training together made it so much easier and more fun. Just think about how IMMT training is going to be with even more people training at the same time.<br /><br />You met both of your goals - BQ or Bust and Medical Tent or Bust. Glad that it didn't turn out to be serious though. What is a little blood in the urine when it comes to Boston?<br /><br />Way to dig deep and push hard all the way to the finish.Ironman By Thirtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148960105643826347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-3882666873177471432012-03-05T20:27:27.543-06:002012-03-05T20:27:27.543-06:00Congrats on the BQ. That is what we call Beast-mod...Congrats on the BQ. That is what we call Beast-mode . Well doneJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255543603646478044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-43068699373848666782012-03-05T20:00:54.791-06:002012-03-05T20:00:54.791-06:00I am SO HAPPY for both of you guys. You crushed i...I am SO HAPPY for both of you guys. You crushed it!!!! Amazing job!!! Congrats on the BQ and way to push through and overcome the pain! WOW...just wow!!!Heather-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705263558237005055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-39421788741106850332012-03-05T19:59:18.188-06:002012-03-05T19:59:18.188-06:00Congrats, awesome RR! Peeing blood is never fun, ...Congrats, awesome RR! Peeing blood is never fun, it is amazing how little blood it takes. I find it interesting that they said you may have been over hydrated. I have had that a few times, typically when I dont drink enough.Jeff Vanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636570860400082941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-20252337260373496572012-03-05T19:32:52.163-06:002012-03-05T19:32:52.163-06:00Holy shit man! Those pictures of you coming into t...Holy shit man! Those pictures of you coming into the finish tell. it. all! Shear agony!!!<br /><br />Man, your build up was incredible. You ran, and ran......and ran some more in hopes of a BQ and YOU GOT IT!!!<br /><br />I am not sure I ever want to experience what you just put yourself through. But wow! What an amazing job you guys did!<br /><br />Wish I could have been there to see it.....but this time I get to! In Canada!<br /><br />Rest up! Those crazy Canadians are calling our names!<br /><br />P.S. Glad the blood has cleared out. Not cool!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748250987644502052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117508586192062017.post-89628775579613161272012-03-05T18:59:57.013-06:002012-03-05T18:59:57.013-06:00Awesome!! WOW!! Way to push on, I can only imagine...Awesome!! WOW!! Way to push on, I can only imagine the pain and the loud voices in your head telling you to stop. Hope you are feeling alright!Cort the Sporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944563723254134678noreply@blogger.com