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Old 04-21-2008, 04:53 PM   #1
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My sister is running it as we speak. I just checked in on her time. She is running a 7:49 pace, projected to finish at 3:24:47. Because of her leg injury, her coach had instructed her to run at an 8 mile pace, but it looks like she decided not to listen.

I'm amazed by her. All her life, she has rejected playing sports and doing any sort of athletic activity. Three years ago, a group of friends convinced her to train for a marathon with them. She refused, but gave in at the last minute. She surpassed them all, and discovered a competitive drive in her that has turned her into a good runner. Plus, she's stubborn as heck

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Old 04-21-2008, 05:10 PM   #2
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My sister is running it as we speak. I just checked in on her time. She is running a 7:49 pace, projected to finish at 3:24:47. Because of her leg injury, her coach had instructed her to run at an 8 mile pace, but it looks like she decided not to listen.

I'm amazed by her. All her life, she has rejected playing sports and doing any sort of athletic activity. Three years ago, a group of friends convinced her to train for a marathon with them. She refused, but gave in at the last minute. She surpassed them all, and discovered a competitive drive in her that has turned her into a good runner. Plus, she's stubborn as heck
If I could run a 10 minute mile I would be happy... 8 minute miles for 26.2 is out of my comprehension
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Old 04-21-2008, 05:15 PM   #3
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My sister is running it as we speak. I just checked in on her time. She is running a 7:49 pace, projected to finish at 3:24:47. Because of her leg injury, her coach had instructed her to run at an 8 mile pace, but it looks like she decided not to listen.

I'm amazed by her. All her life, she has rejected playing sports and doing any sort of athletic activity. Three years ago, a group of friends convinced her to train for a marathon with them. She refused, but gave in at the last minute. She surpassed them all, and discovered a competitive drive in her that has turned her into a good runner. Plus, she's stubborn as heck
The first part of the Boston marathon is the fastest part. I believe it's slightly downhill, but that's not implying she won't hit her target as the last half is not exactly a fast marathon.
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Old 04-21-2008, 05:28 PM   #4
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The first part of the Boston marathon is the fastest part. I believe it's slightly downhill, but that's not implying she won't hit her target as the last half is not exactly a fast marathon.
Yes, that's true. When I called my brother, who's in Boston watching her, she was just getting ready go up the huge hill. However, it looks like she's slightly increased her pace in the last half, now she's at a 7:46.
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Yes, that's true. When I called my brother, who's in Boston watching her, she was just getting ready go up the huge hill. However, it looks like she's slightly increased her pace in the last half, now she's at a 7:46.
I didn't realize your bro got married. Congrats to your SIL for even qualifying. Good for her.
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I didn't realize your bro got married. Congrats to your SIL for even qualifying. Good for her.

No, my bro is still single. He's watching our actual sister running, while helping to cart along her two kids.
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No, my bro is still single. He's watching our actual sister running, while helping to cart along her two kids.
I guess I read your thread too fast. What a nice bro though.
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Yes, that's true. When I called my brother, who's in Boston watching her, she was just getting ready go up the huge hill. However, it looks like she's slightly increased her pace in the last half, now she's at a 7:46.
if she is serious about improving her time, she should contact Rosie Ruiz for pointers.
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if she is serious about improving her time, she should contact Rosie Ruiz for pointers.
Pointer #1- Take the subway.
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Pointer #1- Take the subway.
She actually didnt do that in Boston. That was NYC, iirc. Someone remembered seeing her on the train.

In Boston, she simply waited for the group to cross the bridge and then jumped in for the last bit to Copley Square.

At least thanks to Rosie, we now have electronic monitoring at these races.
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