Comments on: Grandma’s Marathon – 32th Anniversary Edition

By: rick

rick — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:54 +0000

Congrats! My calves were cramping as I read.

Duluth is an interesting place. I hope you had a chance to check out the houses along the northshore drive. Amazing testament to Duluth's past.

By: andrew_hyde651

andrew_hyde651 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:54 +0000

Congrats on the finish!

By: herb_morrea3697

herb_morrea3697 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:54 +0000

crap, I hope I never have a finish like that. Ouch!!! But, like I've said before to you, I think it's harder to hang in there and keep going when you're slow then it is to be fast. A lot of people think they "know Brad." Having been there with you at the finish, as a person, not Mr. Cool VS Guy, I saw what you were really made of (set your mind – do it).

Yes, 20 miles at an average of 30 sec/mile slower than race pace, plus at least one tempo run of 5-8 miles per week.

By: David_

David_ — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:54 +0000

Brad,

Well done again, I like the idea of eating potato chips at the end!! Being so tired amd sore at the end you can at least be comfortable that you gave it your all – but you are right, nothing counts like "time with feet on the street" for preparation.
In working up to the Sydney Marathon ( my first) I just did the Gold Coast Half, my challenge is having the courage to put on the pace at 3km out…however when I finished I looked with admiration at the full marathoners – a great battle of mind over pain and fitness to the fore…well done, keep it up..(See you in Oz!!?)

By: steve_bergs2127

steve_bergs2127 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:53 +0000

Congratulations, Brad. I'm in awe of anyone who can run 26.2 miles even once, let alone thinking about 50. I've been lucky to remain healthy enough to complete a few halves – but distance running seems now to be in my past.

By: dgcohen

dgcohen — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:53 +0000

Congratulations! I was thinking of you! http://twitter.com/dgcohen23/statuses/840395722

By: Will

Will — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:53 +0000

Congrats Brad! Sounds like a painful but rewarding one. I admire your ability to think about the next one in a couple of months while still writhing in pain from this one.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:53 +0000

Way to go, Brad!

By: Scott Dalferes

Scott Dalferes — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:53 +0000

Congratulations Brad.

By: tobias

tobias — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:53 +0000

>At this point I knew I wouldn't break 5:00 and my goal
>shifted from "break 5 hours" to "finish this fucking thing.

oh man, i've been there. it sucks so badly... but it also shows incredible mental strength to slog it out and get over the line. 99% would give up instead. nice job.

And if you need a recommendation for a PT who works wonders on calf muscles, Bobby at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine is the man. He's kept me on the road when i've had no right to be out there.