tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post3680929655354728588..comments2023-04-14T02:43:07.846-07:00Comments on The Running Fat Guy: Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon Race ReportGlenn Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-10873715299700723322009-05-08T16:50:00.000-07:002009-05-08T16:50:00.000-07:00Great job on the race! A PR too! It's so hard to...Great job on the race! A PR too! It's so hard to hold back those first few miles, but 13 miles ain't chicken feed and you will feel it somewhere along the way. But I love that sprint at the end! I forgot, did you fuel during the race? A gel or sport drink may have eased the pain at the 8 mile mark.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260145232278930550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-89650366098233098162009-05-06T15:52:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:52:00.000-07:00whoa! 10 minute pr!! congrats on a great race! tha...whoa! 10 minute pr!! congrats on a great race! that is awesome dude. way to push through the pain in those tough late-miles and gut it out. enjoy some rest til you are back at it again, you deserve it!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-17449991932082716512009-05-05T18:30:00.000-07:002009-05-05T18:30:00.000-07:00I'd say you definitely deserve the day off! Maybe ...I'd say you definitely deserve the day off! Maybe even a few days off? What about keeping your running at the same distance per week but doing more cross-training? That could keep your legs moving at a fast cadence but wouldn't be too much on the joints. At least it worked for me last year but then again i was not then, nor will I ever be, a speed demon! <br /><br />Shaving 10 minutes off of your time is pretty awesome, by the way.Middle-of-the-Pack Girlhttp://tgorourke.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-27175749816313722592009-05-04T22:55:00.000-07:002009-05-04T22:55:00.000-07:00Didn't I remember you had another race with the pe...Didn't I remember you had another race with the perspiration? The one with the USC alums? I can't remember, but maybe these two races can give you something to work with on your next race.<br /><br />You did a great job. You DID leave it out there. Maybe you can go back and get it next year!!!Ms. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08714984422389618597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-12328882174624966392009-05-04T21:41:00.000-07:002009-05-04T21:41:00.000-07:00Wow! Congrats on the PR Glenn...I know how it is.....Wow! Congrats on the PR Glenn...I know how it is...I have a tendency to go out too fast and pay for it later...it's hard to not do that.<br /><br />But still, a PR is a PR...and by 10 minutes? woot!<br /><br />The last .10 mile split made me laugh!<br /><br />Congrats and take a few days off. You earned it!Aka Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691390225208616675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-1133961664981968842009-05-04T19:33:00.000-07:002009-05-04T19:33:00.000-07:00Sounds like you did wonderfully -- I know you didn...Sounds like you did wonderfully -- I know you didn't hit the under two-hour mark, as you wanted. It's nice to read the detail!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639309578283562929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-72317371013160932132009-05-04T17:45:00.000-07:002009-05-04T17:45:00.000-07:00What a great race report!! I was thinking of you o...What a great race report!! I was thinking of you on my run today - wondering how it went for you!<br />Nice PR - I'll have to remember this story for those times I feel like starting out too fast. Nevertheless, you pushed through (you inspire me, if I haven't told you that before).sAmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884692135194912701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-89271098437497298122009-05-04T16:25:00.000-07:002009-05-04T16:25:00.000-07:00You did great! Congratulations on your PR. I hop...You did great! Congratulations on your PR. I hope you're feeling better today after pushing so hard yesterday. <br /><br />I like the pictures! It looks like a nice route... and great weather for the race!!<br /><br />Again, congrats to you!Rookie on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807134605589985418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-48715315794825345272009-05-04T15:35:00.000-07:002009-05-04T15:35:00.000-07:00Glenn, way to go on the new PR! That is fantastic...Glenn, way to go on the new PR! That is fantastic! And it sure sounded like that was a great, well organized race. You obviously ran well to shatter your previous PR, and you took home some valuable data for future races. Congratulations, and nicely done! :)Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185580660442865724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-43658965937257847692009-05-04T13:40:00.000-07:002009-05-04T13:40:00.000-07:00Congrats on the big PR Glenn. And glad you got to ...Congrats on the big PR Glenn. And glad you got to run with Charlie - he rocks!Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861731779718760848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-69405055222453529772009-05-04T10:47:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:47:00.000-07:00Congrats on the PR, Glenn. What an excellent desc...Congrats on the PR, Glenn. What an excellent description of hitting your lactate threshold! Your lack of memory during mile 12 reminds me of my half marathon in January. I remember cresting a hill and passing the 11 mile sign near a water station. Then, I remember passing the 12 mile sign just before entering Epcot. I have little memory of what happened in between. I was possibly abducted by aliens, LOL.<br /><br />Congrats again and keep plugging away!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279923861151876044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-42258379619817716012009-05-04T10:34:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:34:00.000-07:00I had a great time and finished a little behind yo...I had a great time and finished a little behind you. I'm actually in one of your photos at the starting line....the balding guy on the left with the dark glasses! I'm not as serious as I look! I too went out too fast averaging 9:00 the first four miles and then really losing it at 8 or so. Congrats on a great race!!Slow Coyotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-44741298802994220382009-05-04T10:24:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:24:00.000-07:00Great race report! I have had those races of goin...Great race report! I have had those races of going out too fast. That was nice of Charlie to find you and finish the race with you! Congrats on the PR and a great race!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-43579086093718733062009-05-04T10:15:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:15:00.000-07:00Great job Glenn! :) Sad I couldn't come out but it...Great job Glenn! :) Sad I couldn't come out but it was for the best, I don't think my legs have recovered from my quick workout on Friday yet. I know what it feels like to PR and not be at your goal, but you'll get there soon! :) Great job again!Chic Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670504238110246108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-36331495084420021412009-05-04T10:06:00.000-07:002009-05-04T10:06:00.000-07:00That always happens to me. Well, not always, but ...That always happens to me. Well, not always, but many of my races start out with me feeling great at a sub 11 (maybe even a sub 10:30) pace only to pay for it at the end.<br /><br />congrats on the PR!Yasminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124568520924112401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031751345462244954.post-21768557035408308672009-05-04T09:51:00.000-07:002009-05-04T09:51:00.000-07:00OK-- I have been waiting for your post all weekend...OK-- I have been waiting for your post all weekend!!! I was wondering how it went for you. You should be very proud-- I know, you didn't make your goal-- but you still did great!<br /><br />How are you feeling these couple of days after the race? Where does it still hurt? <br /><br />I have already taken off the day after my half.. I can only assume I will need some rest-- I even booked a massage for that day!<br /><br />I will take your advice for my half and not start fast out of the gate-- For me that will be a challenge.<br /><br />Congrats!!!!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066807666817897355noreply@blogger.com