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by Pat29
Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: ORW Pace Bunny Report: 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 2200

Re: ORW Pace Bunny Report: 2016

Great job organizing the pace bunnies again Mark.

I was right behind the 3:25 pace bunny and as mentioned in another thread we met a big crowd of slower half runners when we got back downtown. He did a great job maintaining his pace as he worked through the crowds over the last 3 km of the race.
by Pat29
Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:52 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: ORW Weather Forecast . . .
Replies: 71
Views: 31647

Re: ORW Weather Forecast . . .

I'm not sure how much of a problem people cutting the course at that point is. I've run the marathon 8 times now and this is the first I've heard of it. Personally I've never noticed a problem with the signage there. It seems clear to me and if people are paying attention there shouldn't be an issue.
by Pat29
Mon May 30, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: ORW Weather Forecast . . .
Replies: 71
Views: 31647

Re: ORW Weather Forecast . . .

I was with the 3:25 marathon bunny and we met up with a huge crowd of half runners when the courses merged downtown. I spent most of the run down Colonel By on trying to get through the crowds to maintain my pace. No complaints though. It was a tough situation and the organizers did what they had to...
by Pat29
Mon May 30, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: ORW Weather Forecast . . .
Replies: 71
Views: 31647

Re: ORW Weather Forecast . . .

Great job organizing the pace bunnies again this year Mark.
by Pat29
Wed May 25, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: ORW Weather Forecast . . .
Replies: 71
Views: 31647

Re: ORW Weather Forecast . . .

It seems to be an issue every year. Fortunately it is still early enough in the week that the forecast could change a bit. For the marathon the last two years the conditions have been decent to start but was hot by the time I reached 30-32 km. It can make for a tough race but I wouldn't miss it. Can...
by Pat29
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Rob Watson comes shy of Rio2016 while in London
Replies: 15
Views: 7440

Re: Rob Watson comes shy of Rio2016 while in London

The interview was tough to watch. He seems like a decent guy. Maybe canal runner is right that he was never meant to go sub 2:12 but I was hoping he would pull it off.
by Pat29
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Just in Time for Boston--There are cheaters in your midst!!
Replies: 66
Views: 23881

Re: Just in Time for Boston--There are cheaters in your mids

I hope the analysis mentioned above turns out to be correct. I currently have BQ - 2:31.
by Pat29
Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Just in Time for Boston--There are cheaters in your midst!!
Replies: 66
Views: 23881

Re: Just in Time for Boston--There are cheaters in your mids

I don't get it. I wouldn't feel any sense of pride running Boston by getting in this any.

I didn't buy the fireman's story either.
by Pat29
Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Marine Corps Marathon Issues Lifetime Ban to Runner
Replies: 39
Views: 11810

Re: Marine Corps Marathon Issues Lifetime Ban to Runner

I still intend to run Boston. I'll take a shot in the spring at taking more time off my qualifying time. If not I will try and register in September with my 2:31 buffer and hope for the best.
by Pat29
Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Marine Corps Marathon Issues Lifetime Ban to Runner
Replies: 39
Views: 11810

Re: Marine Corps Marathon Issues Lifetime Ban to Runner

Thanks or the mention Mark. I know there are no guarantees that my time will get me in but it feels good to have met the standard.
by Pat29
Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:09 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Army Run Pacers: Andy best in 5k, Pat, Kiza awesome in half
Replies: 7
Views: 4965

Re: Army Run Pacers: Andy best in 5k, Pat, Kiza awesome in h

Great job organizing once again Mark.
by Pat29
Mon May 25, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: Leaving it all out there - Ottawa Marathon 2015
Replies: 29
Views: 13210

Re: Leaving it all out there - Ottawa Marathon 2015

Congrats on the pb.
by Pat29
Mon May 11, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: is it too early for Ottawa race weekend weather obsession?
Replies: 11
Views: 5349

Re: is it too early for Ottawa race weekend weather obsessio

Cooler temperatures than this past week would be nice. I try not to think about it too much because it will change between now and it is the one element of race day we can't control.
by Pat29
Wed May 06, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: no more ice and Ibu?
Replies: 24
Views: 9501

Re: no more ice and Ibu?

I like canalrunner's approach.
by Pat29
Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Timeless Running
Replies: 18
Views: 8525

Re: Timeless Running

I did not wear a Garmin or watch on. Yes a friend was running with me for the first half and he did mention the average pace to me a few times. Other than that I was on my own for the race.
by Pat29
Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Timeless Running
Replies: 18
Views: 8525

Re: Timeless Running

It's been an interesting experiment so far this year. I generally pay regular attention to the average pace on my Garmin and adjust accordingly. Not having it with me for my first two races this year I had to stay focused on maintaining what felt like a hard pace. It has certainly provided me with s...
by Pat29
Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Toronto Scotia Marathon: Top 10 Big City Marathon in NA
Replies: 5
Views: 4083

Re: Toronto Scotia Marathon: Top 10 Big City Marathon in NA

I would rank Ottawa higher as well but having done both multiple times STWM is a great event.
by Pat29
Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: New definitions of heaven
Replies: 1
Views: 1546

Re: New definitions of heaven

We need a store like that in Ottawa :)
by Pat29
Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Saturday is for Snow
Replies: 13
Views: 3961

Re: Saturday is for Snow

I went for just over 8 km yesterday. i pushed tried pushing the pace for the first time since I started running again on Christmas day.
by Pat29
Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:25 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Ottawa Marathon 2015!
Replies: 10
Views: 3357

Re: Ottawa Marathon 2015!

I will be running the marathon again this year. I agree with what Mark said about it.
by Pat29
Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:58 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Sunny Sunday
Replies: 28
Views: 6606

Re: Sunny Sunday

15 km at marathon pace for me last night. That will be my last long run before Sunday's waterfront marathon in Toronto.
by Pat29
Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: World Record Sunday
Replies: 17
Views: 3657

Re: World Record Sunday

Montreal Marathon for me this morning. It was already 17 at the start so I knew that a pb was likely out of the question. I started out at my goal pace and pushed hard for 27 km but it was just too hot to keep pushing hard. I took it easy for the last 15 km and finished in 3:36.
by Pat29
Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Sunny??? Sunday
Replies: 15
Views: 4662

Re: Sunny??? Sunday

33 km for me this morning. I did the first 6 km at marathon pace then went back home and picked up my 2 year old so I could do the next 21 km with her in the Chariot at an easy pace. Finally, I did the last 6 km on my own at marathon pace.
by Pat29
Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Tired Tuesday
Replies: 10
Views: 3261

Re: Tired Tuesday

Intervals for me today. I did a 2 km warm up followed by 3 x (400m, 800m, 1200m @ 100%) and a 2 km cool down. Overall i ran just over 11 km.
by Pat29
Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Freedom Trail Thursday
Replies: 26
Views: 4849

Re: Freedom Trail Thursday

Speed work for me tonight, 2 x (1 km @ 4:40/km, 1 km @ 4:20/km, 1 km @ 4:00/km, 1 km @ 3:40/km).

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