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57 Replies Last post: Feb 7, 2006 8:27 PM by dalel   1 2 3 4 Previous Next
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NH Road Runner
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Jan 30, 2006 8:51 PM

Where did you set your marathon PR

With Boston only a couple months away, I find myself in the position once again to go after my PR. I set my marathon PR this past fall in Philadelphia and am hoping to go Sub 3 and set another PR in boston this year. Just out of curiosity ... where did you set your PR?
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1. Jan 30, 2006 8:57 PM in response to: NH Road Runner
Re: Where did you set your marathon PR
Cincinnati Flying Pig!
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2. Jan 30, 2006 9:16 PM in response to: NH Road Runner
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Victoria
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Dave26point2078
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3. Jan 30, 2006 9:21 PM in response to: NH Road Runner
Re: Where did you set your marathon PR
Jacksonville, FL in December. Nice race. Not too big. Flat with some out and back.
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4. Jan 30, 2006 11:09 PM in response to: NH Road Runner
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Boston
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DaveinAA035
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5. Jan 30, 2006 11:13 PM in response to: NH Road Runner
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Twin Cities

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6. Jan 31, 2006 7:49 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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Rocket City (Huntsville, AL)
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7. Jan 31, 2006 8:25 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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Chicago, but if you're in New Hampshire, you might want to try the Baystate Marathon in Lowell MA. Flat and uncrowded. http://www.baystatemarathon.com/[/URL" target="_blank">
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8. Jan 31, 2006 8:47 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
Re: Where did you set your marathon PR
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Richard21142:
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How did you do Boston as a PR if it is supposed to be a difficult course. I have been trying to set a target for Boston and have been advised to set it higher than my BQ time.

My PR in my first running life: Ottawa --25 years ago
My PR in my second running life: Prince Edward County-last year
Time difference: 14 minutes
This year's goal: get time difference to 7 minutes

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9. Jan 31, 2006 8:49 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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Twin Cities - October 2004 - perfect conditions!

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10. Jan 31, 2006 8:57 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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ERIE, PA!!!! Totally FLAT, aid stations every mile. Awesome race put on by Erie Runners.
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Jim Sullivan032
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11. Jan 31, 2006 9:01 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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Mohawk-Hudson River, Schenectady to Albany. The real New York Marathon.
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12. Jan 31, 2006 9:35 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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California International Marathon 2002
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jtshad
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13. Jan 31, 2006 9:39 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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CIty of Trees in Boise, ID. I am targeting a new PR in Boston.
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Richard21142
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14. Jan 31, 2006 9:39 AM in response to: NH Road Runner
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by spankee:
How did you do Boston as a PR if it is supposed to be a difficult course. I have been trying to set a target for Boston and have been advised to set it higher than my BQ time.
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Boston was my second marathon. My qualifier was in a snow storm on a hilly course. I improved 6 minutes when I ran at Boston, but didn't hit my goal simply because I had to walk across the starting line and lost 5 to 6 minutes in the first two miles. I didn't run another marathon for 16 years when I ran a qualifier for the 100th.. When I ran the 100th, I wanted to enjoy the run so I cruised and still ran a decent time.

I thought that it was a pretty easy course. Other than the Newton Hills, which at the time I thought were not a big deal, the course is mostly downhill. If you have room to run, pace yourself appropriately and get a break with the weather, you should be able to run a decent time.
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