tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post1975319954646022716..comments2023-09-26T04:44:14.821-05:00Comments on Qualifying for the Boston Marathon: Breaking In My New Garmin Forerunner 405runner-grrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07725123764353127568noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-47404477822294529672012-03-29T22:12:11.620-05:002012-03-29T22:12:11.620-05:00Anonymous, Thanks for reading my blog and leaving ...Anonymous, Thanks for reading my blog and leaving me a message! I ran six days a week leading into this race. Although some weeks were higher, I ran mostly in the 55-65 mpw range. Congrats on your New York marathon! I'm looking forward to running INGNYC Marathon this year :) Best wishes on qualifying for Boston. You can do it! --Alexrunner-grrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725123764353127568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-88857661079165959622012-03-28T09:46:53.904-05:002012-03-28T09:46:53.904-05:00Thanks for sharing your experience. I found it re...Thanks for sharing your experience. I found it really helpful (and motivating)! How many days a week did you run? And what was your weekly mileage? I ran the NY marathon this past Nov in 4:04 and want to get my time down to 3:40 in order to qualify for Boston.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-58824627997658508292009-10-12T08:02:53.761-05:002009-10-12T08:02:53.761-05:00Thanks a bunch, Demoboy! --AlexThanks a bunch, Demoboy! --Alexrunner-grrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725123764353127568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-35758528664436314012009-10-12T05:51:35.375-05:002009-10-12T05:51:35.375-05:00Here's the link to those splits
http://resul...Here's the link to those splits <br /><br />http://results.chicagomarathon.com/2009/index.php?content=detail&id=999999107FA309000000C7E8&lang=EN&event=MAR&ageclass=Demoboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-21959191581502465942009-10-12T02:04:08.620-05:002009-10-12T02:04:08.620-05:00Sharon, Thanks so much!! I was so happy and overwh...Sharon, Thanks so much!! I was so happy and overwhelmed at the finish :-) I still cannot grasp it all. --Alexrunner-grrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725123764353127568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-80926486033557593022009-10-12T02:03:33.545-05:002009-10-12T02:03:33.545-05:00Demoboy, hey thanks for those splits! i still cann...Demoboy, hey thanks for those splits! i still cannot find them myself tho i've logged in several times to look :-) Good to see the times as recorded!! was still thinking maybe i'd gone mad and just dreamed it (in a marathon finish line haze sort of way). -Alexrunner-grrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725123764353127568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-73081463381740612802009-10-11T18:04:44.029-05:002009-10-11T18:04:44.029-05:00Congratulations on your BQ!! I was tracking you an...Congratulations on your BQ!! I was tracking you and was so happy when you crossed that finish line with such an awesome time! You are awesome :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680224957822372287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-89664886796815993162009-10-11T13:30:31.730-05:002009-10-11T13:30:31.730-05:00Alex,
Congratulations on your finish, and for qua...Alex,<br /><br />Congratulations on your finish, and for qualifying for Boston! Good job.<br /><br />Here are your unofficial results from the Race website.<br /><br />Name Gardner, Alex (USA) <br />BIB 5347 <br />Div 40-44 <br />Split Time <br />START TIME 07:32:50 <br />05K 00:25:53 <br />10K 00:51:29 <br />15K 01:17:12 <br />20K 01:42:58 <br />HALF 01:48:33 <br />25K 02:08:40 <br />30K 02:34:36 <br />35K 03:00:39 <br />40K 03:26:53 <br />Total <br />Place (total) 5588 <br />Place (Gender) 1051 <br />Place (Div) 131 <br />Total (Net) 03:38:22 <br />Total (Gun) 03:41:19Demoboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-76398983518451115272009-10-05T20:05:08.844-05:002009-10-05T20:05:08.844-05:00Demoboy, I'm going for the conservative approa...Demoboy, I'm going for the conservative approach, and will be thrilled with a 3:40. But thanks for your words of encouragement! My workouts have been super strong and I'm very pleased with my fitness going into Chi.<br /><br />Last year was a hot one. Looks like I'll be shivering in the rain for this one. Just packed my raincoat in case... <br /><br />Thanks for the visit! --Alexrunner-grrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725123764353127568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-89101289764579876882009-10-05T13:41:39.257-05:002009-10-05T13:41:39.257-05:00Good luck with your Marathon in Chicago!
Based on...Good luck with your Marathon in Chicago!<br /><br />Based on your workout results, I'm looking for you to run around 3:30 - 3:35. You are really fit, and running good workouts.<br /><br />Hopefully Chicago won't be hot like the past couple of years, and you can get your Boston qualifying time.Demoboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-79769423869510895612009-10-05T13:24:26.164-05:002009-10-05T13:24:26.164-05:00Sharon, Great news on the regimen and getting back...Sharon, Great news on the regimen and getting back into it :-) I know it has been a long road for you, and I am thrilled to hear from you again.<br /><br />I can't believe my moment is finally here; it has been two years in the making. Thanks so much for your encouragement! Stay tuned! -Alexrunner-grrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725123764353127568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8374097373645886402.post-48678242111507789652009-10-05T12:03:32.010-05:002009-10-05T12:03:32.010-05:00Best wishes for a BQ in Chicago! Wish I was going ...Best wishes for a BQ in Chicago! Wish I was going to be there :(<br /><br />On a happier note, I get to start my walk/run intervals next Monday!!! I have been on a pure walking plan for the past 5 weeks. I am excited and scared at the same time.<br /><br />I hope you learn to love the forerunner 405. My husband got me one last Christmas and I only got to use it briefly from mid-April to mid-May before I got reinjured. I like it a lot, but hate how the bezel is so sensitive. I actually just ordered the 305 from Amazon because I like the push buttons better than the very sensitive touch screen. I will probably bounce back & forth between the two.<br /><br />So, GOOD LUCK, GOOD LUCK, GOOD LUCK!!! I really hope you BQ - that is definitely a dream of mine as well. God bless :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680224957822372287noreply@blogger.com