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Old January 17th, 2006, 10:58 PM
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Default Marathon Finish

Here I am finishing the half-marathon in Orlando 1/7/06 - 2:08:12 (chip time)
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And the full marathon 1/8/06 - 4:42:43 (chip time)
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I didn't even have to go to the hospital afterwards.
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Old January 18th, 2006, 12:08 AM
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Ouch! Hell, I walked a marathon once (in about 10 hours). Got lots of respect for anyone who can run one. And with that time!? WoW!
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Old January 18th, 2006, 01:22 AM
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I too once walked a marathon, from my computer to frig and back. I was completely wore out upon its completion.
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Old January 18th, 2006, 02:14 AM
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Wow, congratulations on your achievement and excellent fitness level!

I have never done something like that and I can't imagine the amount of training and dedication it takes to run a marathon. The longest distance I have ever run in my life is only 1 mile and that was during high school, about two decades ago.
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Definite congratulations!
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Marathons rock.

Definitely one of the best experiences a person can have. It can’t be beat for sheer happiness. I mean that in all seriousness. Now, I admit that I am one of those lucky b*stards who can get into the ‘zone’ after mile ten or so and I just keep feeling a euphoric high until I stop…but really I wholeheartedly encourage anyone and everyone to try it. The human body is capable of amazing feats when it needs to be and a number of scientists nowadays think that it’s evolved to be a long distance runner (to run away from the sprinting hunters and to chase down distant prey).

Actually, just look for the local chapter of the Hash House Harriers, they’re a fun group, they just run a few miles and drink beer along the way. And do all sorts of other things.

Although I made sure all my finish line photos were burnt never to see the light of day. Not a pretty sight. At all. At all.
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That ol' cheetah would still catch you, no matter how far you run...he's just that wee bit faster over short distances.
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Well, remember I wouldn't have to run faster than the cheetah...just faster than the guy next to me.





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Nah, you just gotta remember to trip him before he trips you.
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Spoken like a true SE4-er!
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