masterblaster72 0 #1 April 13, 2007 Forecast says showers and wind, high of 44 degrees. And I'm not nearly in the shape that I wish to be since I had a 2.5 month break due to a stress fracture. It's been a full year since my last marathon :-p ...so I'm relying on superstition more than any race I've ever done...even one vibe might help, anything. I'll even take a "f.ck you Paulie, hope you get pneumonia" Thanks... Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #2 April 13, 2007 Dude good luck!!! Maybe it will get postponed, I hear there is talk of it. Running in weather like that would blow.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLIDER 0 #3 April 13, 2007 Good luck - That's going to be tough with the time off. Just remember race the race not those around you. "you could quit and no one would care - but you would remember for ever""there's a fine line between hobby and mental illness" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllisonH 0 #4 April 13, 2007 Good luck! One of my friends is flying to Boston today to run it too. Not something that sounds appealing to me, but I hope you have a great time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 April 13, 2007 Why do you need vibes? If you don't think you are up to it, then don't enter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #6 April 13, 2007 QuoteDude good luck!!! Maybe it will get postponed, I hear there is talk of it. Running in weather like that would blow. They won't postpone it, they would just cancel it and plan for next year's race. Has it ever happened? Maybe in the war years?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 April 13, 2007 You could always pull a "Rosie". My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #8 April 13, 2007 Good luck to you. From what I am hearing, we're expecting a Nor'easter Sunday evening into Monday.Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #9 April 13, 2007 Quote Forecast says showers and wind, high of 44 degrees. And I'm not nearly in the shape that I wish to be since I had a 2.5 month break due to a stress fracture. It's been a full year since my last marathon :-p ...so I'm relying on superstition more than any race I've ever done...even one vibe might help, anything. I'll even take a "f.ck you Paulie, hope you get pneumonia" Thanks... Break a leg bro! 7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #10 April 13, 2007 Quote Forecast says showers and wind, high of 44 degrees. And I'm not nearly in the shape that I wish to be since I had a 2.5 month break due to a stress fracture. It's been a full year since my last marathon :-p ...so I'm relying on superstition more than any race I've ever done...even one vibe might help, anything. I'll even take a "f.ck you Paulie, hope you get pneumonia" Thanks... Hey, wishin you the best on Monday!!! Hope the run goes well!!!! Good Luck, bubz"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #11 April 14, 2007 Quote Good luck! One of my friends is flying to Boston today to run it too. Not something that sounds appealing to me, but I hope you have a great time Well the Boston marathon is kind of prestigious since its necessary to qualify... I would like to run it myself but I'm not sure I have the skill/speed to qualify. Good luck... though My sister ran it a few years ago and it was 80+ degrees and 90% humidity... so 40 and raining doesn't sound so bad compared to that. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagan 0 #12 April 14, 2007 It always seems like it's one extreme or another for marathon Monday. Good Luck! Just think, you get to run by Wellesley College (among others) and have a horde of college girls cheer you on. Hell, when I was going to school at a school to remain unnamed there'd be people that qualified for this run just so they could strut onto Wellesley that coming weekend and be recognized. I stayed away from such shenanigans naturally. -Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozz 0 #13 April 14, 2007 Blaster one foot in front of the other {{{{{{{{{{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Remember you can go far beyond what your mind will let you believe.John Fosgate "In the end, its always best to choose the hard right over the easy wrong." LouDiamond MB 4310 www.N3Racing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #14 April 14, 2007 Quote Forecast says showers and wind, high of 44 degrees. And I'm not nearly in the shape that I wish to be since I had a 2.5 month break due to a stress fracture. It's been a full year since my last marathon :-p ...so I'm relying on superstition more than any race I've ever done...even one vibe might help, anything. I'll even take a "f.ck you Paulie, hope you get pneumonia" Thanks... PAIN IS SIMPLY WEAKNESS LEAVING YOUR BODY. NOW GET OUT THERE AND FUCKING RUN! Kick ass. Heartbreak hill has NOTHING on you. GO PAULIE!_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havensiangst 0 #15 April 14, 2007 have a`good one... i love to run, but i`m not able to do that anymore...since i ruin my foot after an accident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #16 April 15, 2007 Thanks a million for the vibes everyone, much appreciated!! I'm heading downtown to get the bus to Boston, I'm psyched! Thanks again! Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
udder 0 #17 April 15, 2007 whats the qualifying time? And do you have to qualify in a full marathon? PS: It's not heart burn, ITS CARDIAC ARREST."In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcrocker 0 #18 April 15, 2007 Best of luck to you, It is snowing hard out here now, I'm 100 miles west of Boston and it is ugly out. Weather is predicting a 30-35 MPH headwind the entire marathon route. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy, HAVE FUN!!! Can you run 26.2 miles in snow boots? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #19 April 15, 2007 Quotewhats the qualifying time? And do you have to qualify in a full marathon? PS: It's not heart burn, ITS CARDIAC ARREST. The Qualifying times/requirements for the Boston Marathon are on their website. But yes you must qualify during a full marathon. http://www.bostonmarathon.com/BostonMarathon/Qualifying.asp at least that's how I read the qualification requirements.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crashintou 0 #20 April 15, 2007 The ceiling is so low that the top of the Prudential Center is not even visible right now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #21 April 15, 2007 Qualifying for Boston is one of those things that I keep on my "supermodel" list. I.e., I know I'm never going to date a supermodel. I'll come close, but it'll never happen. And I'm ok with that, as I've made my peace with it. Same thing for running Boston legally. 3:15 for my age group? That's just freaking funny. So I'm ok with it._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #22 April 15, 2007 Quote Qualifying for Boston is one of those things that I keep on my "supermodel" list. I.e., I know I'm never going to date a supermodel. I'll come close, but it'll never happen. And I'm ok with that, as I've made my peace with it. Same thing for running Boston legally. 3:15 for my age group? That's just freaking funny. I like that... and actually from what I read you can qualify in 3:15:59 (if its any consolation) I still have to qualify in 3:10:59 for a couple more years... which I don't think will happen... though I would love to improve my PR this year...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCJumper 0 #23 April 15, 2007 Good luck...Hopefully one day I can qualify. I'm running my second half this fall and looking for a full for my 26th birthday this summer. Any recommendations? Anyway right on and good luck... Let us know the results. Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TylerDurden 0 #24 April 16, 2007 I ran. I ran until my muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid. Then I ran some more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #25 April 16, 2007 Quote Qualifying for Boston is one of those things that I keep on my "supermodel" list. I.e., I know I'm never going to date a supermodel. I'll come close, but it'll never happen. And I'm ok with that, as I've made my peace with it. Same thing for running Boston legally. 3:15 for my age group? That's just freaking funny. So I'm ok with it. I had my chance 17 years ago. Ran the Columbus, Ohio marathon in 3:29:12 when I was shooting for 3:10 with the goal to get into Boston. I hit the wall at 19 miles, then alternated between walking and running, sort of like walk 100 yards, run 300 yards, and so on, but the last 3 miles was pure torture, all of it in the final straightaway, right into a 15 mph headwind. The temperature outside? 35-40F. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
