tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post5641160857628523466..comments2023-04-06T06:22:31.473-07:00Comments on Marathon After Fifty: Well...apparently I'm insane...Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091364691248272512noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-65835821356902203312012-03-09T20:02:36.543-08:002012-03-09T20:02:36.543-08:00Michael...Way to go on your first marathon!!! Wha...Michael...Way to go on your first marathon!!! What an accomplishment;)On the Right Trackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818750157539370596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-63305562168814476082012-03-09T11:44:32.841-08:002012-03-09T11:44:32.841-08:00I LOVE point to point races. I feel like I'm a...I LOVE point to point races. I feel like I'm a hobbit on a journey to Mordor, not a hamster on a wheel like I do on a loop course!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506087947077839388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-44032739765028997322012-03-07T17:21:16.534-08:002012-03-07T17:21:16.534-08:00Brotherman......here's wishing you all the bes...Brotherman......here's wishing you all the best with your next marathon! I've signed up for my second marathon in 2012, but Hartford is nearly 6 months after Boston....but that's just me! I am definitely looking forward to hearing about your training and your experiences as you go on to run this one.....just stay within yourself and you'll do great!Bill Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16861030282732466646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-42062951866371960902012-03-07T16:03:36.701-08:002012-03-07T16:03:36.701-08:00uh yeah that is kinda nutty :). but hey, my nutty ...uh yeah that is kinda nutty :). but hey, my nutty may be someone else's normal. best of luck...love the stats comparing the two marathons. i also love how much research you put into the race and course prior to running it.Stan (9run.ca)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04402684732258438419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-25239928489363602512012-03-07T12:23:40.964-08:002012-03-07T12:23:40.964-08:00That is awesome! I wish you the best. I will pra...That is awesome! I wish you the best. I will pray that the running gods smile on you!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335001280807576664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-64183513692699268552012-03-07T11:56:44.306-08:002012-03-07T11:56:44.306-08:00Yes...you are correct Paul. The climb from 16 to 2...Yes...you are correct Paul. The climb from 16 to 20 is 0.77% grade. The one from the start to 3.6 is 0.52%, and the one down from 3.6 to 5.2 (the most steep part of the downhill) is -2.7%. <br /><br />Miles 16 to 20 won't be a lot of fun at that point, but it shouldn't be awful either....just a long slow climb.<br /><br />I agree about the weather..that is the one variable that is always up in the air. Last year they had a brisk south wind in the runner's faces during most of the race, so it could get "interesting".Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091364691248272512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-63057867203805033692012-03-07T11:51:30.709-08:002012-03-07T11:51:30.709-08:00I think you will have a great experience! Small to...I think you will have a great experience! Small town races can be the best :-)The Unexpected Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467755895086463711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-68178042251140162062012-03-07T11:38:46.773-08:002012-03-07T11:38:46.773-08:00I had a feeling you would sign up for another one ...I had a feeling you would sign up for another one :) You'll do great!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662261418039095613.post-11366839328526363642012-03-07T10:51:03.969-08:002012-03-07T10:51:03.969-08:00I *love* point to point races....and that one is S...I *love* point to point races....and that one is STRAIGHT. No tangents to remember to run 8)<br /><br />The climb from 16 to 20 will not be fun, but its actually less than 1% grade, right?<br /><br />Hopefully the temps will be good that day!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.com