Robbie-T @ ATB 09
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Robbie-T @ ATB 09
I love ATB, 4th time here, 1 Bronze and 2 Silvers, 30k has always been a great distance for me, and these hills have always gave me a boost.
My goal was 1:59:59, no secondary goal.
Training was going very well, but I still wasn't sure I could hold a sub 4:00 pace for 30k on flats with no wind, but with wind, rain and hills I knew it would be a big challenge, if I ran a great race I thought it could be close, and I maybe had a chance.
Got to Copps early, socialized best I could, then went out to warm up with ShaggyTour before the race (he also had the same goal)
Took off banging out 4:00 min kms easily for the first 12k (10k 40:08 ) ShaggyTour dropped off somewhere around here. Crank Dat Soldier Boy was running through my mind at this point. I was running with another guy ShaggyTour knew for the next while. He was looking strong, but then fell off around 17k. Around 15k (1:00:24) I was feeling as if this was starting to get tough and had fallen back a bit further on my goal. That feeling passed quickly as I got closer to hills, my energy came back and I was motivated again to attack the hills.
20k 1:19:57 - back on track
I hit the hills on my own, the song "That's Not My Name" by the Ting Tings in my mind and was passing guys easily, I passed the third place woman climbing up to Plains Rd. Another guy attached on to me as I passed him until just before the big hill. He thanked me for pulling him along and telling him to suck it up
Up the hill and recover quickly, and push hard for the rest, I know I'm close, I passed the 2nd place woman at 29k and it appears I have a bit of a cushion (30s maybe a minute). I keep hammering hard just in case, sprint into Copps and see the time clock!! 1:59:49 what the!!! I started straight out sprinting to the line, crossed under 1:59:58, and gave them the classic double arm bicep pose. I'm the last guy with a gold medal this year. I did get chicked but she was from Kenya, does that still count?
Gave out a bunch of hoops and hollers, can't believe I did that. I can't believe anyone else thought I could do that either.
Now McMillan thinks I can run a 2:52 Marathon where does the insanity stop!!
26 second negative split
1:59:58 Gold Medal
Splits (these are pretty, and worth a look) http://itsmyrun.com/laps.php?id=14321
6/374 AG
45/2618 Gender
46/4917 Overall
However it doesn't matter how fast I run, I still come home and need to clean up poop.
eta:
I did a little digging, this year was the lowest number of Gold medals handed out to males in the last 11 years, I couldn't get race results further back then 1999.
2009 - 46
2008 - 56
2007 - 67
2006 - 64
2005 - 49 (I ran this one it was snowing ice for some of it)
2004 - 73
2003 - 69
2002 - 64
2001 - 50
2000 - 73
1999 - 97
My goal was 1:59:59, no secondary goal.
Training was going very well, but I still wasn't sure I could hold a sub 4:00 pace for 30k on flats with no wind, but with wind, rain and hills I knew it would be a big challenge, if I ran a great race I thought it could be close, and I maybe had a chance.
Got to Copps early, socialized best I could, then went out to warm up with ShaggyTour before the race (he also had the same goal)
Took off banging out 4:00 min kms easily for the first 12k (10k 40:08 ) ShaggyTour dropped off somewhere around here. Crank Dat Soldier Boy was running through my mind at this point. I was running with another guy ShaggyTour knew for the next while. He was looking strong, but then fell off around 17k. Around 15k (1:00:24) I was feeling as if this was starting to get tough and had fallen back a bit further on my goal. That feeling passed quickly as I got closer to hills, my energy came back and I was motivated again to attack the hills.
20k 1:19:57 - back on track
I hit the hills on my own, the song "That's Not My Name" by the Ting Tings in my mind and was passing guys easily, I passed the third place woman climbing up to Plains Rd. Another guy attached on to me as I passed him until just before the big hill. He thanked me for pulling him along and telling him to suck it up
Up the hill and recover quickly, and push hard for the rest, I know I'm close, I passed the 2nd place woman at 29k and it appears I have a bit of a cushion (30s maybe a minute). I keep hammering hard just in case, sprint into Copps and see the time clock!! 1:59:49 what the!!! I started straight out sprinting to the line, crossed under 1:59:58, and gave them the classic double arm bicep pose. I'm the last guy with a gold medal this year. I did get chicked but she was from Kenya, does that still count?
Gave out a bunch of hoops and hollers, can't believe I did that. I can't believe anyone else thought I could do that either.
Now McMillan thinks I can run a 2:52 Marathon where does the insanity stop!!
26 second negative split
1:59:58 Gold Medal
Splits (these are pretty, and worth a look) http://itsmyrun.com/laps.php?id=14321
6/374 AG
45/2618 Gender
46/4917 Overall
However it doesn't matter how fast I run, I still come home and need to clean up poop.
eta:
I did a little digging, this year was the lowest number of Gold medals handed out to males in the last 11 years, I couldn't get race results further back then 1999.
2009 - 46
2008 - 56
2007 - 67
2006 - 64
2005 - 49 (I ran this one it was snowing ice for some of it)
2004 - 73
2003 - 69
2002 - 64
2001 - 50
2000 - 73
1999 - 97
Last edited by Robbie-T on Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:47 am, edited 3 times in total.
Mississauga Marathon - 2:52
Around the Bay - 1:58
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"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
ItsMyRun.com
"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Re: Robbie-T @ ATB 09
Robbie-T wrote:where does the insanity stop!!
With you? Apparently it doesn't! Fantastic race Robbie, and exciting report. Congratulations on getting the gold!
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If you can’t run, walk.
If you can’t walk, crawl,
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Holy Smokin' Gold Batman, err Robbie-T ... Loved the grin on your face with that shiny gold medal around your neck at Copps after the race ... Congrats, Big Guy .... You smokin' and rockin' .. and continue to amaze me with all your achievements over the past couple of years ... :clap::clap:
Race Results: http://itsmyrun.com/index.php?display=p ... unner=HCiD
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What can you say? Outstanding, you're a class act, the real deal, the hardest working man in show business. Still I wouldn't have bet money on this. How are you gonna top that? Now wipe that grin off your face and clean up those diapers, more on the way!
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This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
Great run, Rob!! You have come a long way in a short time and it just keeps getting better. A gold at ATB is no mean feat and one to be honoured and cherished.
That was Liz McGuire you passed in the home stretch. She's been training with Frank (tallrunner) here in Ottawa. No mean runner in her own right....
That was Liz McGuire you passed in the home stretch. She's been training with Frank (tallrunner) here in Ottawa. No mean runner in her own right....
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Simply amazing! I tried to keep up but it wasn't to be. Back to the track for more training. I was very happy to see the gold around your neck as the other gentleman that ran with you until around 17k told me he was in for silver and you both looked so strong as I faded. That is one tough run so to hit the goal without much of a cushion heading into the hills just shows your awesome conditioning.
Great run Robbie-T!!!
Great run Robbie-T!!!
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Nice, can't wait to see the pictures. I'll tell Liz it was you who smoked her at 29k. Marathon? I thought his was a year of short races
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I never waiver in my faith in you as to what you can accomplish! You are a machine! You set a goal, and you go out and do the work that needs to be done to giter 'er done! (In machine-like fashion!)
Congratulations on the gold!
I wish I could have seen the medal post-race, as seeing it around your neck is the closest I will ever come to one!
Congratulations on the gold!
I wish I could have seen the medal post-race, as seeing it around your neck is the closest I will ever come to one!
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Robbie!
Amazing!
I know there was a whole lot of maniacs watching out for you!
I saw you in section 122, but I never got a chance to introduce myself.
Enjoy that GOLD medal! (as she sheepishly looks at her bronze )
Lisa
Amazing!
I know there was a whole lot of maniacs watching out for you!
I saw you in section 122, but I never got a chance to introduce myself.
Enjoy that GOLD medal! (as she sheepishly looks at her bronze )
Lisa
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Re: Robbie-T @ ATB 09
Robbie-T wrote: I did get chicked but she was from Kenya, does that still count?
........
However it doesn't matter how fast I run, I still come home and need to clean up poop.
Getting "chicked" keeps you humble
Cleaning up poop keeps you even more humble
Well done Robbie-T...
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The very first thing I asked DH was how you did....he was in more awe, moreso after I mentioned your incredible journey.
Congrats Robbie, you are an inspiration to many people. Your dedication to training your abilities further and knowing how far to push yourself is the sign of someone knowing his body and sport.
I know that even faster times will be in your future.
Enjoy!!!
Congrats Robbie, you are an inspiration to many people. Your dedication to training your abilities further and knowing how far to push yourself is the sign of someone knowing his body and sport.
I know that even faster times will be in your future.
Enjoy!!!
Cheers,
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Wow! I had no idea what your time goal was (gold) but would have believed it possible no matter what, 'cause if Robbie-T says he can, HE CAN! Very impressive Rob!
Huge congratulations on Gold!
Huge congratulations on Gold!
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