Monday, November 21, 2011

PR at Tulsa ... Oh Yes, THE BEARD Is Real!!!

THE PR BEARD is Real!!!
Just a quick note to thank you for all the kind words that everyone left for me going into the Route 66 Tulsa Marathon this weekend.  As many of you know, in the past few weeks I documented the growth of THE PR BEARD.  I vowed not to shave until I PR'd in a marathon again.  Sunday, I PR'd with a 3:20:03.  (I'm really pretty disappointed with the time - more on that later.  But hey, it's a PR so I'll take it!)

Apparently I forgot how to run tangents, because I actually ran 26.51 miles.  Pretty disappointing, because at 26.2 I was at 3:17:50 which I could have lived with.  I'll write the standard full report later this week, which I know you are dying for - ha.

Now, there's quite a discussion going on in our house about shaving THE PR BEARD.  Michael thinks it should go immediately.  But my dear friends, I said I wouldn't shave UNTIL I PR'd again ... not WHEN I PR'd again!  HUGE DIFFERENCE SWEETIE!!!  Just imagine the world of possibilities and good luck THE PR BEARD could bring us ... it might be around for a while!  Have a great week!
... be great today!
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28 comments:

  1. misszippyNovember 21, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Congrats! The beard was well worth it! Can't wait to see who wins this argument!

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  2. C2IowaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Awesome. I am looking into the PR beard for myself.

    A 3:20 for me would be out-of-this world.

    Well done Sir.

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  3. Big Daddy DieselNovember 21, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Congrats on the PR!!

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  4. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Congrats on the PR - I can't wait to read why you aren't happy with a 3:20 though!!! :)

    Keep the beard... it's very winter time!

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  5. JoseNovember 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Congrats!! I say keep the beard!!

    Can't wait for the full report!

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  6. JulieNovember 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Congrats on the PR!

    Now while normally I would side with M...I don't know the beard is lucky I don't think you can shave it.....

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  7. KovasPNovember 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Beard looks good. Unfortunately, the wife is always right.

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  8. The Unexpected RunnerNovember 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Congratulations! Sorry Dude, Kovas is right...

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  9. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogNovember 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Congrats on the PR and you just have to ask yourself is the beard worth it?

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  10. ChristiNovember 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Congrats on the PR! My brother PR'ed the 1/2 in Tulsa also so a successful day all around.

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  11. MichaelNovember 21, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    STOP THE NONSENSE PEOPLE!!!! Please STOP encouraging my husband to keep that fuzzy thing on his face. I miss his cute sweet face. I can't even see him when it's all covered up. Thank you!

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  12. Coy MartinezNovember 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I'm Michael's friend. Do what she says.

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  13. tahoegirlNovember 21, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I'm with Michael on this one, plus you tricked her. Shave it off, man.

    Congrats on the PR!

    When are you running a marathon in MI??? Three good ones to choose from: Bayshore Marathon is beautiful and relatively flat (it is the Saturday of Memorial weekend -- registration opens Dec. 1 and sells out in a day/hours (I did the half in 2010))... Grand Rapids Marathon is October 21 -- super fun, very well organized run in my town with cool medals and awesome staff to make this your best marathon experience ever. I volunteered this year after backing out of the half 'cuz my hip is all wonky (I vote of this one!!)...Detroit Free Press Marathon is October 21 also...spiffy medals, run into Canada, you get to run thru the streets of Detroit...I don't know much more than that.

    Ok so there ya go. Congrats again on another stellar performance.

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  14. Rachelle WardleNovember 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Totally stalked you yesterday because I was dying with anticipation. Congrats!! I am very very happy for you.

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  15. KarenNovember 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Congrats on the PR! Maybe you could shave the beard and auction off bits on ebay to help other runners who wanta PR. It will be the gift that keeps on giving. :)

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  16. NellyNovember 21, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Congrats on the PR! You have been running really well recently, so it doesn't surprise me that you PRd!

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  17. CarolineNovember 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    congrats on the PR

    from your Canadian fan of the beard!

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  18. SalNovember 21, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    totally diggin' on the beard. congrats!

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  19. ajhNovember 21, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Congrats on another PR.

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  20. Rose (Hacker Half Marathon)November 21, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Congrats on the PR and get rid of the beard!! You promised - kinda :)

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  21. jt00ctNovember 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Way to go Jim, awesome PR! I wonder if you will get faster as the beard grows fuller...

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  22. ShelbyNovember 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    CONGRATS! Goodbye beard! They are itchy to women!

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  23. Cory ReeseNovember 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I think you totally need to keep the PR beard to compensate for people like me who couldn't grow a PR beard if they tried.

    (AND....my wife had my little girls make bracelets for the 100 miler after reading your post about the bracelet you wore. I put a picture at www.fastcory.com). Thanks for the idea!

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  24. CharNovember 22, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I'm just wondering how long you were prepared to let that beard get if you hadn't PR'd. Santa Claus long? Or weird Indian guru who hasn't ever shaved long?

    Congratulations, by the way.

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  25. RainaNovember 22, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Hey That is GREAT! Looking forward to your full report. Nice "shave" on the time, especially with 26.5

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  26. UnknownNovember 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Congrats! Awesome beard, too. So glad it worked. Can't wait to see how long it lives.

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  27. Half Crazed RunnerNovember 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    My Nana (from England) used to have an expression: An Englishman without a beard is like an egg without salt! Guess I'm like Nana - I like the beard! And it's not outta control - too many young men these days have the "Galifianakis" look - it works for Zach - but so not cool for most! But I digress, it's always best to make your BFF happy!

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  28. SuzyNovember 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    If you believe it is the beard then go with it!! Congrats on the PR.

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