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I just ran half a marathon

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ECB
Posts: 6991 - Karma: 618
Fuck yea

under 2 hours, I'm pumped


A year ago I was near 250 pounds, you know, eheath weight

Now i'm 200 (I'm 6'4) and I'm fucking pumped


Yes I deserve to brag to NS, so fuck all ya!
And on that note, my next goal is to run a full marathon, under 4 hours of course. I'm setting the time April-May somewhere in there

Any advice? I'll gladly take it
Any hate? Fuck you I ran half a marathon and you haven't!

And this is what I think of the haters:

Jan 29 2012 3:13PM
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Raz.
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oh shit it's a claim thread now?

lets see....




LOL JK I'M NOT GONNA BE THAT GUY
Jan 29 2012 8:24PM
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TheClap.
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god kid you are fucking stupid


13.1 is a half of a marathon, deal with it and pull the stick outta yo ass
Jan 29 2012 8:26PM
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GORILLA.
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1. that is fucking bullshit
2. anyone who runs roughly 21k every day would get injured pretty quick.
Jan 29 2012 8:30PM
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iFlip
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You are wrong. Completely wrong. I have been there and done that. I know of what I speak. One is not a marathoner until one has run an official, sanctioned marathon. Go ask on the Runner's World forums, or any of the other multitude of running forums out there. You will find that 100% of the responses will agree with me.
Jan 29 2012 8:30PM
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Heart
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ahh yeah i hear ya. id much rather do 400/800/1600/3200's
Jan 29 2012 8:32PM
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iFlip
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Oh really? That's news to me. 13 miles is a fairly standard daily training run for competitive marathoners or ultra runners. Would it surprise you that I maintained a 25.5 mile per day average for over 1,000 miles, carrying a 45 pound backpack? I did not sustain any injury. Running is a bit more strenuous, but 13 miles is not much at all. I have ultra running friends who run 20 miles or more, six days a week, every week.
Jan 29 2012 8:33PM
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MagSeven
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Nice work OP. I've started running longer distances over the past year or two, and it's a great feeling when you reach milestone distances. On Thursday I ran 15 miles on snow after work, then stretched and skied a few laps of my local hill!

I'm entered into the Tokyo Marathon next month. Four weeks today and it'll all be over. Training is tough, as where I live there's snow on the ground all the time from Nov-April!

Jan 29 2012 8:35PM
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GORILLA.
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yeah 287k weeks carrying a 45lb backpack is realistic..
why dont you take your queer ass claims to the bodybuilders forum then drink a protein jizz milkshake
Jan 29 2012 8:40PM
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Raz.
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this man know's his shit. although it pained me to hear "backpack" as opposed to "rucksack".

amiright?
Jan 29 2012 8:53PM
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iFlip
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Nope, definitely backpack. And to KRAKEN, this was when I was thru-hiking the AT. My best week was 210 miles. Best day was 52 miles. My pack weighed 45 pounds, and I had it on at all times. It was excessively heavy, and I would change that if I were going to do it again. The human body is capable of extreme feats, even if one is not an extreme athlete. It is about willpower and easing into things, so as to not be prone to injury. I've done several other endurance feats that you would most likely doubt as well. Sadly I am just a hobbyist - those who do these types of things professionally are capable of halving my times or better. Ever look at the Badwater Ultra?
Jan 29 2012 9:36PM
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mxrcr222
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Don't listen to the hater on here. The first person who ran a marathon, a greek messenger in ancient times died at the end. Running fulls imo really isn't that good for you, especially if your skiing all the time, most likely only a matter of time till your knees become fully clapped out. I ran to train for MX racing and got more into doing actual running events cause my GF is super into doing fulls. I've done about five halfs and a 10K. Just be proud of yourself and have fun, most of the world will never run a half let alone a full.
Jan 29 2012 10:40PM
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gnarnia.
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the human mind is capable of amazing feats of douchebaggery, like the ones your brain is contributing right now. youre not that cool, relax. id rather get a fucking root canal then run for 52 miles in a day for no fucking reason. get a girlfriend, or better yet, get a fucking life.
Jan 29 2012 11:02PM
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Raz.
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tell your back, I am SO sorry for what it went through.


and don't mind the people in here, they be jelly
Jan 29 2012 11:03PM
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esotericjive
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I was proud of myself for running 5 miles one time. I never really got running, but whatever floats your boat I guess. Still, congrats on 13 miles, shits far.
Jan 30 2012 12:46AM
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snowdon
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Congrats ECB, that's an accomplishment!
Jan 30 2012 12:59AM
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General_Ripper
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One time I banged a fat girl who let me know that she ran a half marathon. It was ok
Jan 30 2012 1:04AM
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E__
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That's because you jive.
Jan 30 2012 1:33AM
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SkiYaker2
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what do u want a cookie or something?
Jan 30 2012 10:50AM
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Blurst
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You fucked your cousin at 250 lbs? Impressive
Jan 30 2012 10:54AM
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cool_name
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great to know your half way done but posting on ns cant help your time for the rest
Jan 30 2012 11:02PM
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ECB
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Ahh but it can. See I have this weird tube I stick up my ass and put karma in it. The more karma i have, the faster I run.
Jan 30 2012 11:26PM
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gwhitey
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high five bro, i need to GAIN weight, gimme some of yours
Feb 1 2012 12:08AM
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Raz.
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story of my LIFE.
Feb 1 2012 12:08AM
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ECB
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If I could, I would have saved the 50 pounds then sold it to you for a 3pc from KFC near HVCC
Feb 1 2012 7:54PM
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charmander
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dude seriously fuck you.

yeah last year in high school i was doing 70+ miles a week but that doesnt take anything off ECB's accomplishment. good on him, you should be stoked for him instead of being a cunt.
Feb 1 2012 8:25PM
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AcidKneeDrop
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I ran a the nike half marathon when i was in sixth grade with no training.. its really not that big of deal but well done anyways.
Feb 1 2012 8:33PM
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kvan
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props to you man i ran a 5k today and almost died. so outta shape haha.
Feb 1 2012 9:29PM
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tBatt
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Just in case he was curious...
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I was curious.
Feb 1 2012 9:49PM
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ECB
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Thanks man!

When I was in high school I ran XC, and I was running not quite 70, but 30-40 a week easily, but when I got out of college, I stopped exercising, so this was a milestone for me!

And I'm currently training for a full marathon, I'm looking to find one near me and do it in May or June if I'm ready
Feb 1 2012 10:33PM
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ECB
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def the best ban i have ever seen, and totally worth it. Alex if you see this, I'm coming to cornell in like 5 weeks, get your housemates ready, your liver ready, and most importantly lube your butthole for me, I like to glide it right in upon arrival
Feb 1 2012 10:35PM
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Rob.
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Congrats on the time. I used to run 10K's with my best time at 1:43, but I just don't have the time to train any more.

You should check out obstacle course racing. I did a Spartan Race last year, the 5K (3+ mile) version. Basically ran up and down four ski hills while doing some obstacles like climbing over rope walls, crawling under (real) bared wire in mud pits, etc. all in 37C (99F) weather. There are some different lengths of courses too, the 5K one is the shortest. It sounds difficult, but I wasn't nearly as sore after it compared to a 10K race. It was just exhausting while doing it, but you got some really awesome stories and photos out of it.

Here's the video from my race:
Feb 1 2012 10:47PM
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tBatt
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Quite frankly, I think it was an error. Did you e-mail them to confirm?
Feb 1 2012 11:05PM
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tBatt
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Quite frankly, I think it was an error. Did you e-mail them to confirm?
Feb 1 2012 11:05PM
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gwhitey
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Now thats a steal!
Feb 2 2012 4:00PM
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