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Chasing Amy

75 posts since
Feb 18, 2005

30. May 8, 2006 2:35 PM

in response to: Martacious

Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

gentlesavage

25 posts since
Feb 10, 2005

31. May 12, 2006 8:18 AM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

Well, I'm going to say hi. I'm possibly going to run the philly marathon (I'm from atlantic city). Currently, however, I'm in the lottery for NYC only because Lance is running and I'm a sucker for bragging rights ("Yeah, I ran with lance. I think I saw the back of his head a couple yards ahead of me."). Should that fall through Philly will be my second choice. In a way, I hope I don't get picked this year. I'd much rather run Philly and save money. In other words, hope to see everyone there.

--Christopher

PacerChris

763 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

32. May 12, 2006 2:51 PM

in response to: Martacious

Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

gentlesavage,
I know what you mean - I'm tempted to run NYC and see if I can sidle up to Lance as well. I've got too many marathons already in the schedule though so I'll just have to watcht eh pathetic TV coverage we get here in the US of the NYC Marathon, and rest up for Philly. Supposed to be a GREAT marathon though - I've heard very good things about from people who do a lot of maarathons!

How we Run

68 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

33. May 12, 2006 5:03 PM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

Does anybody know of hotels within walking distance to the start?

How we Run

68 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

34. May 15, 2006 8:02 AM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

bump

reagiesmom

61 posts since
Jan 10, 2006

35. May 16, 2006 10:32 PM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

count me in! my sister just decided to move there....

tarpon

357 posts since
Nov 29, 2007

36. May 17, 2006 8:48 AM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

Closest hotel: Best Western City Center, ~ 200 yards from start.

No exactly stylin but it is fine

Kimmie076

88 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

37. May 17, 2006 9:57 AM

in response to: Martacious

Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

I want to do this one, I think. I posted in Basic Training that I was debating between this and chicago- Many in my running group are doing this one so that will make it fun. It doesn't fill up, does it? We also want to stay at the Wyndham, I think? Does anyone know how quickly that hotel fills up?

I'm excited because I think this may be the one where I can possibly BQ.

MM Hippo

202 posts since
Apr 28, 2006

38. May 17, 2006 10:08 PM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

quote:<HR>Originally posted by merigayle:
Woohoo! I caught you You are gonna have a total blast and a half. I am gonna do my best to be there to cheer you on. <HR>

OK, I have to double-dare you here.

You're demoting yourself to host because of running JFK the previous day, right?

HOW DARE YOU! When all your Eastern Seaboard friends are coming in to run Philly.

So it's obvious, you'll just have to run them as a double.

And despite all the reasons for me not to, 2600 air miles being the first, I'll back it up: I'll do it if you will, same time, same races.

No foolin'.... Well?

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merigayle

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Aug 15, 2007

39. May 18, 2006 6:36 AM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

quote:<HR>Originally posted by MM Hippo:
OK, I have to double-dare you here.

You're demoting yourself to host because of running JFK the previous day, right?

HOW DARE YOU! When all your Eastern Seaboard friends are coming in to run Philly.

So it's obvious, you'll just have to run them as a double.

And despite all the reasons for me not to, 2600 air miles being the first, I'll back it up: I'll do it if you will, same time, same races.

No foolin'.... Well?

<HR>

I know! I feel terrible. I am thinking about coming back Sat night so I can cheer everyone on! I do not think I will be able to do the marathon after running 50 miles the day before. But I am insane, so you never know!

I do not believe it fills up anytime too soon, as someone asked. I also believe that Lance is doing a bike and run in Philly sometime this fall, so google that and be inspired to come here!!! I think you have to raise $$ to participate.

Kimmie076

88 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

40. Jun 1, 2006 7:26 AM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

bump!
I can't let this thread fall off the page. How is everyone's base building going? Our running group starts official training on June 10th for the Marine Corps Marathon, which is three weeks before Philly. So, I'll start then and get 23 weeks of training, instead of 20, which I need. I've let myself get slightly out of shape and it's freaking me out a bit when I run with my friends and I have a bit of a hard time keeping up with them. I"m hoping it all starts falling into place and I won't struggle as much in a couple of weeks..

everyone else?

sistergoldenhair

106 posts since
Jul 9, 2003

41. Jun 4, 2006 2:15 PM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kimmie:

everyone else?<HR>

Pretty good! I got to 35 mpw this week with a longest run of 8. I bought the Advanced Marathoning book and am looking at the "top out at 55 programs." I'm looking at starting official training in mid-July.

This week with traveling, I'll have a real easy week which I don't like, but my legs probably will. When I get back home I'm going to start building towards 40 as long as the body cooperates.

Later this week I'll be in Philly and plan to check out the course, or at least a good portion of it.

Anyone else?

Doctor Wu076

412 posts since
Sep 25, 2000

42. Jun 4, 2006 3:07 PM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

I just ran the Vermont City Marathon on May 28. For June and July I'll be running about 40 - 45MPW and doing several races, mostly 10k's. I'll start building mileage in August and will probably peak around 80MPW. Am about to sign up for the Adirondack Marathon (as a training run) in September and may do the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (as a prelim BQ attempt) in October.

I ran Philly in 2002 and am really looking forward to coming back and hopefully getting a PR. My wife will be running too and if her fall training goes well Philly will be a BQ attempt for her.

Delaware Runner

16 posts since
Dec 9, 2005

43. Jun 5, 2006 8:53 AM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

I'm in! 1st marathon since Cape Cod in 2000 & really looking forward to it. Off to a good start training wise with a 12 mile run today. As of right now my goal would be able to finish in 4 hrs, but I'm sure that will change as my training goes along.

Looking forward to hearing from others also running Philly over the coming months. Good luck to all with your training!

MadXC

112 posts since
Jun 4, 2000

44. Jun 13, 2006 10:28 PM

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

I think I'm gonna do this marathon. I took about 3 months off from running and gained 20 pounds. I'm in the worst shape in 5 years. Anyway, I need a goal to train for and I think this is it.

I'm going to do some local south jersey 5K's that I've always wanted to do. I'll use those and some 10K's as tune-up training runs before the marathon. I'm only running around 30 mpw right now. This will be my first marathon so my goal is to run at 70% of my max hr for the first 20 miles then see what I have left for the last 6.

I've ran 18 and 20 mile training runs for 8K XC and I've always thought, wow, I could probably do a marathon. Anyway, I'm begining a very long gradual build-up starting now.

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