Monthly Archives: April 2011

Today’s Numberz: 20 miles and lots of randomness

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Headed out this morning in weather totally appropriate for Good Friday. I’m sure it was penance for something… It was dark. 40 degrees. 20 mph winds. And alternating waves of pouring rain and mere drizzle. After five months of training … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: 6 days until another chance…

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

During this morning’s 10 mile marathon recovery run and half-marathon training run, I was thinking about how long it might be until I have another shot at reaching one of my official new running goals: running a sub 4-hour marathon. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: 735 foot elevation gain

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

After completing the 2011 Go! St. Louis Marathon last Sunday, and being somewhat surprised by the volume and height of the hills, I wanted to compare the elevation profile to other marathons in the midwest that I know about. It … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: 5 miles (AKA I just have to get moving…)

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Forget pace. Forget training. Forget the darkness of 8:45 at night. Forget the 38 degree weather. And the 20 miles per hour wind. Forget the stack of work and block of emails waiting for me at home. Forget the fact … Continue reading →

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Numberz Runner Race Recap: 2011 St. Louis Marathon

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

2011 Go! St. Louis Marathon April 10, 2011 Race Recap Getting Ready to Race Woke up at 5:00 a.m. and immediately started chomping on the first of two cookies and cream PowerBars. Borrowed that little tradition from my father-in-law who … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: First marathon in the books at 4:04:53

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Tune in tomorrow for a “scorching” race recap of the Go! St. Louis Marathon. The summary: It was hot. And hilly. And did I mention hot? Had to grind out the second half, but I’m absolutely thrilled to have finished.

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Today’s Numberz: 280 miles to St. Louis

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

Becky and I made the trek to St. Louis without catching the attention of any Illinois State Troopers. Let’s hope the return trip is just as uneventful. 9 hours to the starting line. Here are a few random shots from … Continue reading →

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