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ziggysocki · 03-22-2009, 09:10 AM

Greetings Planeteers!
Next Saturday, March 28th, I will be running in the 2009 Olathe Marathon! This will be my first attempt at running a marathon. I have been running consistently for about a year and have run off and on since my army days (got out in 99). Last October I came across the Olathe marathon and decide to train and do it. I am 31 years old and need to get started on my 'bucket list'. I found an 18 week training program and started it in November. I have trained all winter and followed it to a tee. I suppose I am as ready as I will ever be... 3 pairs of running shoes later I have racked up the following stats:

Total Workouts: 67
Total Distance: 439.62 miles
Total Duration(hh:mm:ss): 61:41:29
Average Pace: 8:25 Min/Mile.

During a long training run about 2 months ago, I decided that I would run this in honor of people who have fought or are fighting cancer (my 30 year old wife was treated with surgery, chemo, and radiation in 2008 and we are still looking for our new normal) There were days during chemo that every step she took was extremely hard and it was hard not to quit, and this race is my attempt to understand how that feels. I have collected money to donate to a local family, as well as having a memorial shirt made to wear during the race. It has the names of friends and family of folks who have fought cancer. (Both sides are full) Anyway thanks for reading, wish me luck, and if you have a name of someone you would like me to add to my memorial list (on the Facebook group I created) let me know. It is amazing and sad how many people have been affected by cancer. My sympathy to all of you who have lost loved ones.

My goal is to finish the 26.2 mile race in under 3hrs and 50 mins. Thanks for reading, and any tips from others who have run marathons would be much appreciated.

Silock · 03-23-2009, 02:16 PM

Hmm... I'm used to running long distances, but not with no headphones. That REALLY blows.

I definitely want to, though . . . ****....

ziggysocki · 03-23-2009, 02:18 PM

According to some others here that is a non issue disclaimer... everyone will be having some tunes. 70 bucks to enter, I think.

rageeumr · 03-23-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggysocki

According to some others here that is a non issue disclaimer... everyone will be having some tunes. 70 bucks to enter, I think.

I wanted to make sure I wasn't steering anybody in the wrong direction, so I did a little looking around. This is a direct quote from the published FAQ for this year's race(Link):

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Originally Posted by Olathe Marathon FAQ

Are headphones allowed?
You will find that most every road race will ban use of headphone, ipods, radios, etc., while you participate in their event. The Olathe Marathon is no exception. The reason is so each participant is able to be fully aware of their environment while participating. The Olathe Marathon is not a closed course and while the police and traffic departments do their best at providing a safe environment, we want you to again, be fully aware of your environment while participating.

If you absolutely insist on wearing headphones, please keep the volume at a low enough level so you can hear what is going on around you. That's lower than 20 on my mp3 player.

ziggysocki · 03-23-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rageeumr

I wanted to make sure I wasn't steering anybody in the wrong direction, so I did a little looking around. This is a direct quote from the published FAQ for this year's race(Link):

Good work rageeumr! Nice find! I did not notice that... I am such a marathon n00b.

burt · 03-23-2009, 05:56 PM

Note to self....leave early for work next Saturday!

ziggysocki · 03-23-2009, 06:06 PM

So Im guessing you work in Olathe? Race starts and finishes at Garmin. I think it said 1700 registered runners. Might affect traffic...

Silock · 03-23-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggysocki

According to some others here that is a non issue disclaimer... everyone will be having some tunes. 70 bucks to enter, I think.

Geezus. No thanks. $70 is a lot. I figured it would be something more reasonable, like $20. I'm a poor college student, dammit!

ziggysocki · 03-24-2009, 05:47 AM

Well that was interesting, I just finished a 4 mile run in a pouring rain that would bring back memories of hurricane Katrina under a sky that looked like Baghdad circa 1991. It did not do wonders for my time, but since I am in final taper, I can cope.

ziggysocki · 03-27-2009, 03:51 PM

Mother nature can be a real bitch. They canceled the marathon. Shit.

burt · 03-27-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggysocki

So Im guessing you work in Olathe? Race starts and finishes at Garmin. I think it said 1700 registered runners. Might affect traffic...

Live in Olathe, Work in Merriam.

Pioli Zombie · 03-27-2009, 04:12 PM

Football players play in blizzards. If they have any feelings for cancer patients they'll get out there in the snow and run, run, RUN!!!!!
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Bearcat2005 · 03-27-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel Goat

It's also the reason that it's worthwhile buying one or two decent pairs of running shorts. When I started stretching out my long runs again a year or two ago--I was having this very problem. Turns out it was my cheap Target shorts. As soon as I bought a decent pair of New Balance running shorts (and they don't look like short-shorts), the problem vanished...

Don't wear anything that you haven't tried out on a 15+ miler on race day. That includes the race shirt--even if it's not one of the cheap cotton souvenirs, it might make your nipples bleed.

Wow yea that look awful lol

Bearcat2005 · 03-27-2009, 04:40 PM

BTW Zig, maybe some pasta for dinner tonight for your run tomorrow. Load up on those carbs.

ziggysocki · 03-27-2009, 04:43 PM

Carbs for me tonight will be in liquid form (boulevard wheat) while I sulk because they canceled.

Silock · 03-27-2009, 05:50 PM

Well, you could still go run 26.2 if you REALLY want to. You can even wear headphones!

03-22-2009, 09:10 AM
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	09 Olathe Marathon Sat, Mar. 28th --In honor of victims of cancer -- and my first ! Greetings Planeteers! Next Saturday, March 28th, I will be running in the 2009 Olathe Marathon! This will be my first attempt at running a marathon. I have been running consistently for about a year and have run off and on since my army days (got out in 99). Last October I came across the Olathe marathon and decide to train and do it. I am 31 years old and need to get started on my 'bucket list'. I found an 18 week training program and started it in November. I have trained all winter and followed it to a tee. I suppose I am as ready as I will ever be... 3 pairs of running shoes later I have racked up the following stats: Total Workouts: 67 Total Distance: 439.62 miles Total Duration(hh:mm:ss): 61:41:29 Average Pace: 8:25 Min/Mile. During a long training run about 2 months ago, I decided that I would run this in honor of people who have fought or are fighting cancer (my 30 year old wife was treated with surgery, chemo, and radiation in 2008 and we are still looking for our new normal) There were days during chemo that every step she took was extremely hard and it was hard not to quit, and this race is my attempt to understand how that feels. I have collected money to donate to a local family, as well as having a memorial shirt made to wear during the race. It has the names of friends and family of folks who have fought cancer. (Both sides are full) Anyway thanks for reading, wish me luck, and if you have a name of someone you would like me to add to my memorial list (on the Facebook group I created) let me know. It is amazing and sad how many people have been affected by cancer. My sympathy to all of you who have lost loved ones. My goal is to finish the 26.2 mile race in under 3hrs and 50 mins. Thanks for reading, and any tips from others who have run marathons would be much appreciated.
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03-23-2009, 02:16 PM	#31
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Hmm... I'm used to running long distances, but not with no headphones. That REALLY blows. I definitely want to, though . . . ****....
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03-23-2009, 02:18 PM	#32
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	According to some others here that is a non issue disclaimer... everyone will be having some tunes. 70 bucks to enter, I think.
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03-23-2009, 06:06 PM	#36
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	So Im guessing you work in Olathe? Race starts and finishes at Garmin. I think it said 1700 registered runners. Might affect traffic...
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03-24-2009, 05:47 AM	#38
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	Well that was interesting, I just finished a 4 mile run in a pouring rain that would bring back memories of hurricane Katrina under a sky that looked like Baghdad circa 1991. It did not do wonders for my time, but since I am in final taper, I can cope.
Posts: 1,582

03-27-2009, 03:51 PM	#39
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	Mother nature can be a real bitch. They canceled the marathon. Shit.
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03-27-2009, 04:12 PM	#41
Pioli Zombie Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: olathe,kansas Casino cash: $10004900	Football players play in blizzards. If they have any feelings for cancer patients they'll get out there in the snow and run, run, RUN!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device
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03-27-2009, 04:40 PM	#43
Bearcat2005 Living the dream Join Date: Aug 2003 Casino cash: $9995360	BTW Zig, maybe some pasta for dinner tonight for your run tomorrow. Load up on those carbs.
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03-27-2009, 04:43 PM	#44
ziggysocki mmm sweet lemonade Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10005000	Carbs for me tonight will be in liquid form (boulevard wheat) while I sulk because they canceled.
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03-27-2009, 05:50 PM	#45
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Well, you could still go run 26.2 if you REALLY want to. You can even wear headphones!
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