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21 years ago 02/03/2003 9:01am EST

re: The Roc

The Roc,

I don't want you waiting for me to make up my mind, because all could be going well and then I get injured in September. I'm planning to do it for sure, but I would feel doubly bad if you paced me and then I crapped out at 18 miles and jogged it in.

I did just look up the pacing groups, and the fastest the Columbus Marathon has is the 3:10 group. While I could easily crash and burn and finish slower than that, I won't enter the race unless I'm planning to attempt to go faster than 3 hours for sure - sub 2:55 if all the training went well.

Anyway, this is way more about me than I wanted it to be. Just looking for some opinions on the two marathons.

Thanks all.

21 years ago 02/03/2003 9:09am EST

re: Flagpole Willy

Flagpole,

I understand!

The Roc

21 years ago 02/03/2003 11:33am EST

re: The Roc

Flagpole

I ran Columbus three years ago in 2:59 to help pace a group of people wanting to break three hours.

The course is fast but there is one long gradual hill at around 21 miles but then the last 5 miles are pretty much down hill.

If you're looking to run around 2:30 or better however I would recommend another race because you might be running all by yourself for much of the race.

But I chose Columbus over Chicago for the very same reason you are thinking. I didn't have to worry about travelling and all that stuff and didn't have to take off any time from work.

I would think that Chicago would be much more exciting however. The crowds support for Columbus has been dropping bad every year.

But it is a well run race and the course is fast. It doesn't get enough credit for that.

21 years ago 02/03/2003 12:10pm EST

re: Flagpole Willy

Flagpole Willy,

To get a seeded number at Chicago, you just need to have run 3:10, although I think it has to be within the last 2 years. I've been in that group 3 times, last was a 2:48 in 2001. I had no problem with starting or having people in my way, although it is quite a crowd early on. One of the nice things is that you won't find yourself alone, and if you run conservatively, you can pass people virtually the entire way.

It is a fast course, although the crowds are much better in the first half, and most of the last half is pretty desolate.

21 years ago 02/03/2003 4:53pm EST

re: dmm13

This is EXACTLY why you should run Berlin, Willy!

The crowds are thickest where you need 'em....from 30km onwards!

jason

21 years ago 02/04/2003 12:47am EST

re: Fredo

Fredo,

2:30 is out of the question for sure.

I think it will be Columbus this fall.

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