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LADavid

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We Did It!
« on: October 14, 2008, 03:19:35 pm »
I've been sort of out of touch with the Forum for the last week -- a lot going on.  But the biggest news -- on Sunday, my daughter and I ran the Long Beach Half Marathon. 8)  My knee cooperated. The weather was great.  The scenery was awesome.  The first 10 miles were good.  The last 3 were a bit of a challenge.  And we finished in 2 hours and 25 minutes.  It was my daughter's first -- and my last -- no more of that stuff.  Especially the training.  As soon as I get race pictures, I'll pass them along.
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2008, 03:42:51 pm »
David~
Congratulations!
I had planned on writing and wishing you good luck but to tell you the truth, I forgot.  My Grandmother passed away Thurday evening and it seems that from the time we got the call Thursday afternoon until today - everything is pretty much a blur!  Glad you made it.

How is the move going?

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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2008, 04:13:05 pm »
Congratulations David!  Way to go!!!

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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2008, 06:49:58 pm »
David,

Great news!  I didn't doubt for a minute that you'd do it!  Can't wait to see the pictures! 

Hope you got a nice long rest in after the race!

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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2008, 07:17:47 pm »
It sounds like that was one of those things to do in your life:-)
What a milestone...I can't claim a marathon...however, I took the train back from downtown and sat with two Young 'uns (twenty somethings) who ran in the Chicago Marathon this past week.  Does that count?

Seriously, get those pictures posted.. Congrats on finishing the race.
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2008, 07:45:40 pm »
Hi David,
That's great news, congratulations.  I agree; one half-marathon is enough!  Also glad your knee didn't act up.
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2008, 08:24:48 pm »
David,

a very HEARTY congrats to you both for accomplishing what many can only dream of accomplishing (myself included). Honestly... you do rawk! :)

Great job!!!!!

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Re: We Did It!
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2008, 08:39:42 pm »
Great time!!! :o

Was that for 26.2 miles?

How long ago did you have surgery?
How old is your daughter?
Did you run together for the entire race?

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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2008, 08:40:50 pm »
I hang out with a group of runners at my gym. I started to train for a half last year, but as my training got more serious I had more and more breathing problems and was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. Running is the only activity that triggers attacks, so I have had to drop it. Well, running and altitude -- I finally got an answer why I got so sick in Costa Rica two years ago. I went with my daughter, some other high school graduates and their mostly overweight parents and could not figure out why I (the skinny, in-shape one) was the only one having breathing problems.

Anyway, I really admire anyone who participates in marathons and half-marathons. Way to go David & Daughter!

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LADavid

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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2008, 10:12:27 pm »
Thanks everybody.  And DHM, it was a half Marathon -- 13 miles.  I ran one Marathon before -- this gave me a new found appreciation of what I accomplished. My surgery was December 3, 2007.   My daughter is 25.  We ran together the whole race -- although there were times when I am sure we did not enjoy each others company -- as I am sure that CindyJ and Marci will understand.  My objective was to see my daughter through her first.  It's up to her what she wants to acheive from now on.  I may be an over-acheiver -- but I am no longer interested in anything that has Marathon in the title.
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2008, 10:30:30 pm »
David:

Belated congratulations!  I get tired just reading about anyone close to my age running even a half-marathon.  Now, get some rest.  ;)

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Re: We Did It!
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2008, 06:46:28 am »
pat, pat, pat on your back

Good for you!  I am just learning to jog at ahem 52 and I am smiling inwardly at my tiny accomplishment of 30 minutes straight.  I feel this is enough for me!  But since you want to go for the bigger piece of the pie David, then go right ahead!   ;)
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« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2008, 08:35:38 am »
Holy cow, running 13 miles? WOW! Congratulations! I'll just applaud and cheer from the sidelines, if that is okay. The only "marathon" I'm interested in would be a seafood or chocolate one, LOL!

Seriously, way impressed that you two did that. Congrats to both of you, that is amazing!  ;D
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« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2008, 09:06:24 am »
David,
Congratulations on funning the half marathon -- sure sounds like a whole maratrhon to me!!  I'm not a runner  but I love to walk (before surgery I was walking at least 7 miles a day and am back up to 2+).  I have a bad knee and have never loved running anyway.  That you were able to make it through the whole thing is a testament to your grit and deterimation!  YAY for you!

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« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2008, 09:07:44 am »
David,
Congratulations on funning the half marathon -- sure sounds like a whole maratrhon to me!!  I'm not a runner  but I love to walk (before surgery I was walking at least 7 miles a day and am back up to 2+).  I have a bad knee and have never loved running anyway.  That you were able to make it through the whole thing is a testament to your grit and deterimation!  YAY for you!

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