Sunday, July 10, 2011

Good Smooth Marathon

I ran the beautiful Missoula Marathon on Sunday and had a great time!  I really felt nice and smooth and on cruise control for most of the race.  And the 45 degree/no humidity/no wind starting conditions were a nice change from what I've been running in in Kansas City.  My finish time ...

3:22:32

I think that's a 7:44/pace, but I haven't figured it for sure.  My marathon finishes are starting to sound like broken records 'cause they're all within a few seconds of each other.  But the encouraging thing about this marathon was how I felt.  I went into it without a pace plan and literally looked at my watch at about mile 16 and thought I might have a chance to PR.  I didn't!  But it really didn't matter - I was just happy to run feeling as good as I did.  I'll give you a full report in a few days ... have a great week!
...be great today!
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28 comments:

  1. Rose (Hacker Half Marathon)July 10, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Congrats! Great job :)

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  2. Melissa CunninghamJuly 10, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    awesome job!!!!!!

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  3. JulieJuly 10, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Ahh Jim, not only are you a genius you are an amazing runner!

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  4. The Unexpected RunnerJuly 10, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    You are AWESOME! I only hope to be half as comfortable as you when I get to mile 16 in October. You inspire me.

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  5. Amanda@runninghoodJuly 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Congrats! Yes 7:44 pace...this is my PR within a few seconds and I remember the 7:44 pace. :)

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  6. TeamarciaJuly 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Yet another one nicely done! Congrats! Glad you enjoyed it,

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  7. MaiaJuly 10, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Great run Jim! Way to check another one off!

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  8. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.July 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Nothing mundane here--every marathon is amazing to me. You just keep plugging along!

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  9. christaJuly 11, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Way to go!!

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  10. C2IowaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Well done!!

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  12. ajhJuly 11, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Very impressed with how you run those long distances seemingly so easily. Congrats on another good marathon.

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  13. ChristiJuly 11, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Congrats on another marathon finish!

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  14. TheiaJuly 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Way to go!!!!

    I don't think I've ever described any race as "smooth." I'm super jealous. :)

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  15. JohannJuly 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Awesome time! It is great that you felt so good. Bigger (faster) things to come for sure.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Congrats! No greater feeling than crossing that finish line =)

    Looking forward to the race report.

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  17. Coy MartinezJuly 11, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Well done Jimson. Was it beautiful?

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  18. Rachelle WardleJuly 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Great job Jim! Feeling good trumps any time goal in my book.

    This is time range I would like to shoot for in my fall marathon. Would you mind sharing your splits when you get around to it?

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  19. NellyJuly 11, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    you are a machine! Might as well chalk up that time every time!

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  20. TerzahJuly 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I have a lot to learn from you, Jim! Congratulations! How close are you to your 50 now?

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  21. BeckaJuly 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Great job! I would have said hi to you if I had seen you there! I ran the half.

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  22. Chris KJuly 11, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Very solid. I'd be way happy with that, but I'm also waaaaaaay older than you. So you ran in MT? Smart.

    Check out my latest post where I answered your question and made a statement regarding my upcoming races.

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  23. JessiePantsJuly 11, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Great job! Sometimes just being out running and feeling good is all you need. I think your time is WAY stellar.

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  24. 2 Slow 4 BostonJuly 11, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Congrats on another fast marathon. You were great that day.

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  25. Jim ... 50after40July 11, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Thank you everyone - your comments are so encouraging!

    Coy - it was just as advertised! Awesome!

    Rachelle - I'll post the splits in a couple of days

    Terzah - I've only got 12 so far ... slowly but surely!

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  26. CarolineJuly 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    nice and smooth...not the usual words we see in a RR for a marathon!! only you Jim!!
    congrats on a really great time.
    45 degree and no humidity..I want that here! now!!!

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  27. SuzyJuly 12, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Congrats! Nice and smooth is great for any race. Missoula is supposed to be beautiful (I've driven through but it was dark). My hubby is from that area of the US so I'm sure I'll see it someday.

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  28. Tina @GottaRunNowJuly 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Congrats on running a very fast 12th marathon! And to feel great while running a marathon - that's the best!

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