2006 Marathon Relay

[Philip]

Just currious... I understand the goal here is not to compete with the Kenyans, but what is your target time or expectations? I have high hopes for this group!! You are carrying the banner and dreams of those of us who are not yet able to join your ranks. BOOK ME FOR NEXT YEAR I WILL BE ON THE MEND SOON.
Philip

 

[LLJ]

Kenyons?? Right now I hope to maybe just view dusty footprints of folk that fast as I tread on behind them. I think it all depends on what leg of the race each of us chooses or is assigned. The unfortunate 2 who get the hills will probably be happy to thank their lucky Toporol they are keeping 11 minute miles(Speaking for myself) The person who gets that beautiful last decline leg has no excuse!
LLJ
More 1/2 marathon in Central park just a little over two training weeks away...

 

[MitralMan]

If I get to 12:00 running DOWNHILL, it will be a miracle!

If I get to 12:00 running DOWNHILL, it will be a miracle!

I'm offering up burnt chickens as ritual sacrifice...

Kenyons?? Right now I hope to maybe just view dusty footprints of folk that fast as I tread on behind them. I think it all depends on what leg of the race each of us chooses or is assigned. The unfortunate 2 who get the hills will probably be happy to thank their lucky Toporol they are keeping 11 minute miles(Speaking for myself) The person who gets that beautiful last decline leg has no excuse!
LLJ
More 1/2 marathon in Central park just a little over two training weeks away...

 

[Randy & Robyn]

Just thought I would let you guys know that I will be interested next year if all goes well. I'm only three weeks postop right now and currently doing twenty minute miles so this year would be pushing it.

Two years ago I was running eight minute miles and will be again if I have any say in the matter.

It sounds like great fun.

Randy

 

[MitralMan]

8:00? Holy SMOKES!

8:00? Holy SMOKES!

I haven't been able to do that since college...30 years ago!!!

Just thought I would let you guys know that I will be interested next year if all goes well. I'm only three weeks postop right now and currently doing twenty minute miles so this year would be pushing it.

Two years ago I was running eight minute miles and will be again if I have any say in the matter.

It sounds like great fun.

Randy

 

[Randy & Robyn]

I haven't been able to do that since college...30 years ago!!!

My goal at the time was to beat President Bush's time...6:50. Wasn't going to happen. Maybe now that I'm bionic...

Randy

 

[Paul]

Mark has already penciled in Akron 2007 and thinks we could have TWO teams. From the response and more central location I have no doubt he is right.

We have specifically not discussed pace so that everyone who was interested would feel free and comfortable to join in. However, maybe next year if there are two team we could divide up by pace. Just an idea for the future.

Boy do i remember the 20:00 days. And the DEEP naps following, along with the chills, back pain and throbing head...those were the days. But it passes, for me after about 5 weeks.

FYI, I have been keeping a Word Document of all the user names who expressed interest or support for this think. When the next one comes up, be it 2007 in Akron or sooner, we will send out a little notice.

 

[Philip]

I have a lot of questions:

What is the name of the race?
When is the race?
Who is on the team?
Will times and splits be posted in real time? after the race? If so where can we find this info?
You guys have a lot of us watching, cheering you on and dreaming that we too one day will be out there.....HAVE FUN!!!! and give us all the details after the race.

Has there been any movement on non-cotton shirts??

How long after AVR can I run? Perhaps next day? My AVR will be done as out-patient surgery under local anesthesia............(you have to dream)

Philip

 

[Paul]

Hi Philip,

I am not sure if we will post times, we will need to discuss it, it could be good for people to see, but it also doesn't really matter that much as we are all so different, recovering valvers or not.

The race is the Vermont City Marathon on May 28th.
The team is:
Paul
msiwik
mitralman
ChristineBP
LLJ

We have been moving forward wtih Hank's review and approval, on non-cotton shirts. What is in the works is an order of 18 to 24. We will each buy one or two for our selves, the remaining available for purchase by any registered VR.com-er, then the remaining would be paid for by the team and given to Hank (with our appriciation) to be done with as he sees fit, such as raffle or such at the reunion or curise.

This is all still in the works. I will be starting a thread soliciting interest in buying a shirt so we can get an idea of how many to order. I will also contact through the web site all the folks who have already expressed initerest. Our latest estimate is $32/shirt for a synthetic shirt with two or more colors on the front and back and it would not be VT City Marathon specific but would be run specific, something like: Valve Replacement.com Marathon Team, or Valvolines or something fun, using Hank's basic logo you see above. My wife is a profesional Graphic Designer and will make it look sharp, but without much fluff. www.bleuskycreative.com

We have received interest from several heart related orgonizations as well as the Marathon its self. Mark has put together a 'team bio sheet' that he will send to the appropriate groups and he will be talking with them as needed. I want to also contact our local newspaper and our local Cardiac Rehab.

I think this is really getting exciting and we have every intention of continuing this in future years with hopefully many more VR.com-ers running. it would have been great to have 10 runners here this year, but just orgonizing this has been a little bit of work and there is still effort to be put forth with general PR.

I personally very much appreicate all the possitive comments that have been posted here and on the Tshirts thread. This all started when my wife and i ran and very much enjoyed the Jan 1st 5k and i though how great it would be to use the Relay to meet some of you.

Paul

 

[msiwik]

update

update

Hi Philip,

I am not sure if we will post times, we will need to discuss it, it could be good for people to see, but it also doesn't really matter that much as we are all so different, recovering valvers or not.

The race is the Vermont City Marathon on May 28th.
The team is:
Paul
msiwik
mitralman
ChristineBP
LLJ

We have been moving forward wtih Hank's review and approval, on non-cotton shirts. What is in the works is an order of 18 to 24. We will each buy one or two for our selves, the remaining available for purchase by any registered VR.com-er, then the remaining would be paid for by the team and given to Hank (with our appriciation) to be done with as he sees fit, such as raffle or such at the reunion or curise.

This is all still in the works. I will be starting a thread soliciting interest in buying a shirt so we can get an idea of how many to order. I will also contact through the web site all the folks who have already expressed initerest. Our latest estimate is $32/shirt for a synthetic shirt with two or more colors on the front and back and it would not be VT City Marathon specific but would be run specific, something like: Valve Replacement.com Marathon Team, or Valvolines or something fun, using Hank's basic logo you see above. My wife is a profesional Graphic Designer and will make it look sharp, but without much fluff. www.bleuskycreative.com

We have received interest from several heart related orgonizations as well as the Marathon its self. Mark has put together a 'team bio sheet' that he will send to the appropriate groups and he will be talking with them as needed. I want to also contact our local newspaper and our local Cardiac Rehab.

I think this is really getting exciting and we have every intention of continuing this in future years with hopefully many more VR.com-ers running. it would have been great to have 10 runners here this year, but just orgonizing this has been a little bit of work and there is still effort to be put forth with general PR.

I personally very much appreicate all the possitive comments that have been posted here and on the Tshirts thread. This all started when my wife and i ran and very much enjoyed the Jan 1st 5k and i though how great it would be to use the Relay to meet some of you.

Paul

Boy I hadn't checked this thread in a bit and am delighted to see the continued interest and to think this all started with a brainstorm of Hank's to put together a website.....What was the Field of Dreams quip - "Build it and they will come?"

 

[tommy]

Total team times (not split times or individual relay leg times) for these events are typically posted on a website and are avaible to everyone see. the team name and individual's names are listed.