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45 Replies Last post: Nov 27, 2007 11:44 PM by Girl In Motion   Go to original post 1 2 3 4 Previous Next
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30. Nov 19, 2007 10:10 AM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Very well done Ray, that is a very impressive time! To PR at 47 shows alot of tenacity and dedication. Congratulations!
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31. Nov 19, 2007 12:15 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Ray,
Great job. Hope to meet you in Boston.
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32. Nov 19, 2007 1:36 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Ray - excellent race, and really nice race report. It makes me want to sign up for Philly next year. Thanks for sharing!

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33. Nov 19, 2007 1:44 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
By itself, this is a great race. But coming after the setbacks you've had, it's an especially great race. I'm glad your new plan worked out so well. Congratulations on an awesome performance.
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34. Nov 19, 2007 2:28 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Ray, congratulations on the PR, AG finish and 3rd master! Your splits are picture perfect.

It sounds cliche, but the way you have worked through injuries and been so successful in your running is very inspirational.
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35. Dec 26, 2007 11:23 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
quote:<HR>Originally posted by perchcreek:
Ray.. that OA woman you beat was Kristin Price from Raleigh (our Olympic hopeful). She'll be running the Women's Olympic trials. She was also part of the Osaka World Championships Womens' marathon team.
With 2:4X's mastered, you can now shoot for the 2:3X's!!

Steve

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http://This message has been edited by perchcreek (edited Nov-19-2007).<HR>



Yup - I saw her picture at the finish line in the newspaper yesterday. - It must have been taken right after I went through.
She ran with a shower cap and sunglasses on top of her head - I thought that was a bit odd as there was no chance of any sun getting through that day. - I ran a bit with her at the start and with a group that was trying to avoid the wind. I'll be watching to see how she does in the trials.

Ray
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36. Nov 20, 2007 10:10 AM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Great job, and congrats on a great race!

Dave
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37. Nov 20, 2007 12:17 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Awesome run Ray! Your speed makes me feel like I crawled in my race. I guess now you have to aim for the 2:30s.......

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38. Nov 20, 2007 12:17 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Excellent job. I checked the Active.com masters rankings and you're time is 30th overall for the year, but some of those blokes have run several marathons, so as an inividual you're in the top 20. And way to bounce back from the setbacks.
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39. Nov 21, 2007 2:56 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Wow! 38th OA, in a field of 16,000! You are amazing!

Over the hill, pshaw.....that'll be the day. Way to go!

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40. Nov 21, 2007 9:06 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Ray - I was delighted you were finally able to fit in a performance like this between sfxs! Those mile splits just boggle my mind. You are an exceptional runner and a real inspiration. I'm so glad it all came together for you this time. Congrats to you! Stay healthy - no more sfx!

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41. Nov 22, 2007 9:11 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Wow, Ray, great race! A 2:41:58 marathon at 47 and a PR as well. That's an amazing performance ... especially just after coming back from a stress fracture! I was particularly intrigued by the training that got you these results ...some really good food for thought. Enjoy this one ... you earned it!
PJ
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43. Nov 27, 2007 9:02 AM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nordic Berserker:
Excellent job. I checked the Active.com masters rankings and you're time is 30th overall for the year, but some of those blokes have run several marathons, so as an inividual you're in the top 20. And way to bounce back from the setbacks. <HR>


Thanks Nordic - I hadn't looked at those rankings - interesting stuff.. I'd start to get a big head, but apparently there are a couple guys who run every week or so and regularly crush me like a grape (and the masters who beat me were in a different zip code at the finish)

At any rate, I'm going to take a shot at 2:30s this Spring. If I can make that, I'll be satisfied for a week or so...


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44. Nov 27, 2007 10:40 PM in response to: rbbmoose
Re: Philly Marathon RR - sub 2:42 and met Dr. Wu!
Holy moly, Ray. Another amazing race!

It gets me wondering about race crowds. If you're way up in front, it can't be all that crowded (in a field of 16,000). And if you're way in the back, the crowds thin out as well. So I'm thinkin', I'd better either speed up or slow down, as I'm getting tired of do-si-do-ing through the race with thousands of fellow runners....
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