Sunday, October 16, 2011

Back-to-Back Marathons ... WHEW, I DID IT!!!

I'll have a full report later this week for everyone ... but I just wanted to let you know that my two marathons went well this weekend!  And from someone who's never satisfied with his performance ... "I'm satisfied!"

Saturday, October 15 - Kansas City Marathon ... 3:42
Sunday, October 16 - Des Moines Marathon ... 3:30

Thank you for all of the kind words of support everyone offered while training for these!  You have no idea how much I appreciate all of your encouragement ... very inspirational! Gonna get some rest now!
... be great today!
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45 comments:

  1. Meg O @watchmegorunOctober 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    that's just crazy! congrats, you racing machine!

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  2. Rose (Hacker Half Marathon)October 16, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    KICK ASS! That's awesome! Congrats and great job!!

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  3. Rachelle WardleOctober 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Simply amazing! Congrats.

    P.S. I am so glad you updated because I have been thinking about you all weekend. Enjoy the rest!

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  4. A Prelude To...October 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    HOLY COW, YOU ROCK!! That is just such an accomplishment. Back to back - I'm not sure how legs feel after something like that. Do tell!

    p.s....didn't you go through a sign company for your awesome Be Great Today stickers? What was the name of that company?? They did signs, too, right?

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  5. MichaelOctober 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    You totally killed it this weekend. Couldn't have been more proud of you crossing those finish lines!! Now get some rest. You are supposed to be sleeping!

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  6. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogOctober 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    So glad to hear you survived and with times to close to your goals, you were great today! and yesterday too!

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  7. JillOctober 16, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    AWESOME!!! You not only did it, you did it fantastically!

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  8. ReganOctober 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    OH MY GOSH! You are awesome! I knew you could do it, but it is still crazy in my mind! Get some rest because you totally deserve it!

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  9. Detroit Runner(Jeff)October 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Jim you rock! You are such an inspiration. Congrats. Look at those times man! I think it's time for an Ultra in your future.

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  10. ajhOctober 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Wow!! The second one was faster. Those are amazing times.

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  11. Ana-Maria RunTriLiveOctober 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Awesome! I can't imagine running another marathon after the one I ran today. Amazing!

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  12. JulieOctober 16, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    WOOHOO!!!! Knew you would rock it! CONGRATULATIONS on two fantastic runs!

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  13. misszippyOctober 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    You are amazing!

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  14. JoseOctober 16, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Way to go Jim!! YOU are an inspiration to us all!!

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  15. LauraOctober 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    CONGRATS! You are amazing.

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  16. bobbiOctober 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    you are awesome awesome awesome!!

    GREAT JOB!!

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  17. Mark U.October 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Congratulations for a remarkable achievement - even more-so considering the second day's race was faster.

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  18. HannahOctober 16, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    You are completely awesome. Huge congrats to you on this big accomplishment. You obviously trained well and were successful on the recovery after day 1. It isn't an easy thing, nor is there any easy answer, so I'm just so proud that you found your formula! CONGRATS...times two! Love it!

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  19. 2 Slow 4 BostonOctober 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    That's impressive! Not to even mention that the 2nd marathon was faster than the 1st.

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  20. tahoegirlOctober 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I am speechless and in awe... I just don't know what to say but congratulations. Be proud of yourself and please take time to rest a bit :o)

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  21. The Unexpected RunnerOctober 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    A-MAZ-ING!!! You Inspire me! Incredible... I can't even imagine how you feel right now!

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  22. The Unexpected RunnerOctober 16, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Also, it looks like 'ol blue has some competition! ;)

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  23. Ali McOctober 16, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    WOW you are on fire! way to go that's so admirable :) you're an inspiration

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  24. Midwest MilerOctober 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Congratulations! Those are great times and consistent.

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  25. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Fantastic! I'm so happy for you! Glad it all went so well and I'm so glad you can actually say you are satisfied! That might be the most impressive part! Congratulations!!!!

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  26. JasonOctober 17, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Seriously brother a negative split on a double marathon? That is flat out AWESOME!

    Way to kill it out there.

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  27. C2IowaOctober 17, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    OUTSTANDING. Cannot wait to read your RRs.

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  28. StephanieOctober 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Wow, you put up two amazing times! I can't wait to ready your full race reports.

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  29. KarenOctober 17, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    ...and you should be "satisfied" :) simply INCREDIBLE!!!!

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  30. Jen @ Run for AnnaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Awesome! I was actually using you as my inspiration on my cruddy long run over the weekend...I kept thinking if you could do back-to-back marathons, I could certainly keep going. :)

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  31. ChristiOctober 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    You definitely were "great" this weekend! Congrats!

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  32. NellyOctober 17, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    You are like a scientist - your predicted your times for both marathons dead on! Congrats!

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  33. ShelbyOctober 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    You are out of your mind insane!

    Congrats!

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  34. SuzyOctober 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    WOW!!! You are amazing. Congrats.

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  35. TerzahOctober 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Wow, Jim, you did it! Congratulations. And I'm glad to hear you were satisfied, too. :^)

    Looking forward to the full report.

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  36. TheiaOctober 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wow! You're a rock star!!!

    Congrats on such a huge accomplishment. Now get some rest.

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  37. PennyOctober 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Way to go Jim. Are you doing any more marathons this year? I finished but dont plan on doing another anytime soon. Congrats on back to back MARATHONS.

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  38. Questionably TexanOctober 17, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Congrats on the double marathon weekend. I guess running the second one faster would count as a negative split too, eh?

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  39. CarolineOctober 17, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    wow Jim this is Epic.
    I admire what you did.
    Congrats to you my friend!
    you should be proud, not a lot of people can do this!

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  40. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Amazing. Simply amazing! Can't wait to read about both of them!!!

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  41. Cory ReeseOctober 17, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    To pull off a negative split in your marathon the NEXT DAY is just plain awesome. You are amazing.

    Can't wait to read the report!

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  42. CharOctober 18, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Well done - that's awesome. I hope you really enjoy replacing the calories you've used.

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  43. christaOctober 18, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Yay! Looking forward to reading it!

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  44. Big Daddy DieselOctober 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Freaking awesome!!! The 16th was my Bday as well, which was also your faster race

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  45. Grannie Frannie RunsNovember 17, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Great accomplishment - Good times.

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