I'd have stopped running that night I felt my calf begin to pull three weeks before the MCM; a little rest then might have gotten me a better taper.
I'd have started slower at the MCM, and followed my race plan.

Aside from those, no regrets - that's how we learn and get better, right?

Donald, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour. Life is ups and downs; if it wasn't what would be the point? If fate dealt you a mostly down 2007, the 2008 might well be the year of ups.

Best wishes, and merry Christmas.

prats wrote:

1stepatatime wrote:Stay injury-free
Get mentally stronger
Keep having fun (or start having more fun)

I like these, i hope you don't mind if i steal them (slightly modified).

My pleasure! I consider it an honour.

Stay injury-free
Get mentally stronger
Keep having fun

I can get those, I have a shot at these...

1:4x:xx Half
3:5x:xx Full
6:5x:xx Muskoka 70.3

As it stands now, here's the plan... Grimsby Half in February (currently training for) 5k Jordan in April Milton Tri June 1st Welland Give-it-a-Tri June 29th as warm up/last rehearsal for... NYC Triathlon July 20th (registered) Tri Toronto Island in August (maybe) Muskoka 70.3 September 14 (register...

Thanks Stephen, a great start to the day!

Mark.

My first year of racing;

1 x Full
4 x Half
1 x 10k
1 x 8k

At total of 7 races, all but one of them fun.

I've had it with these running purists who think that anything outside of THEIR philosophy is demeaning to the sport and belittles their efforts.... I understand some run without music...fine...I can accept that..it doesn't bother me...at ALL.. But when they come out and voice their oppinions on ho...

Interesting thread and appropriate to me as my legs were what gave out first during my marathon. This is Pat's quote that I picked up on recently:(on cross-training) The downside of that is that you can then place demands on your legs that your cardiovascular system can support but the tissues of yo...

Repeat after me; "hills are fun" Another solid run, well done and good luck in Hamilton. Cheers.

I love your attitude Kim! Well done, a very well deserved result. Congratulations!

A finish is a finish Carla, you did well on a tough day and after having to deal with illness a couple of days before the race. You toughed it out and completed the race. That makes you a repeat marathoner! Well done and congrats!

1987: Returned a punt 103yds for a touchdown and an interception 74yds for a touchdown - in the same game. 1990: Led the UK National American Football League Prem Div. in sacks, setting a new single season record and was named Rookie of the Year. 1993: Signed by the Toronto Argonaughts for what turn...

I'm in awe. Sorry we didn't get to meet David, I would have enjoyed that. However, you ran a great race and I hope one day to match your metal toughness out there. Cheers;

Mark.

Congrats Andy on another sub 4 finish. It was kinda cool when you ID'd Shinsplints and myself at the Expo Friday evening ... :shock: :lol: :wink: :P Indeed! the look on your face was priceless when I said you must be Andy Fong, you looked like you thought I was a cop or something until I mentioned R...

PB is a PB, good job!

Mark.

The MCM, 2007 from my perspective. What a blast! I really enjoyed the whole experience and learned a lot about myself, the race and what I am and am not capable of. The short version; Chip Time: 4:50:41 and a lot of fun. The Lessons 1. A Marathon is a long race. I certainly underestimated what the ...

Jwolf wrote:Mark is done, and seemed to have a very rough last 8 miles.

Brilliant day; my calf popped at 17 miles and slowed me down some but it didn't take away from a fabulous experience. More follows later...

Mark.

Beckwith, bib number 2525. Just heading out in an hour or so for the 8 hour drive to DC.

Mark.

gone

Fabulous! Well done Tracy, well done indeed.

Mark.

I just went outside and ran a 12 second 100m - so it's 2:17:33 for me at the MCM!

Thanks to everyone for the useful information here. Cheers;

Mark.

one that fits - quite snuggly apparently :wink: no expert, and not sure if we got hosed, but we picked up the Blue Seventy reaction wetsuits at IMC for $300 a piece. Thanks for the info. oh you meant for me to wear, sorry no clue Huh? It should fit very snugly but not be constricting. Find a shop t...

I guess the subject says it all, I will need wetsuit for next year, what should I look for and how much do I need to spend (ballpark)?

Mark.