OT: Anyone Else Gearing Up For The L.A. Marathon?

JackWESQ · February 23, 2008 6:25AM

I just completed my final training run. Just wondering, is anyone else gearing up for the L.A. Marathon next Sunday?

/s/ JackWESQ

EAsports · February 23, 2008 6:26AM

Yes.

I ran a 5K in 25 minutes, 45 seconds this morning.

I think I'm ready.

Where do I show up?

DavidPuddy · February 23, 2008 7:35AM

I'm Gearing up for St. Patty's day

Does that count??

Ladder7 · February 23, 2008 10:29AM

A guy from Kenya, a woman from Sweden and ten thousand losers.

Good luck BTW

CDsNuts · February 23, 2008 10:57AM

Why does it seem like people who have run a marathon before have a superiority complex? They think they have the right to talk down to me because while they're out running, all I do is sit on the couch watch TV, drink beer and eat delicious Cheetohs and Hot Pockets and those little pizza eggroll things. You know what I'm talking about, it's a little fried looking nugget with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese inside. They're great dipped in marinara sauce. I like those and I like the mini corndogs too with curly fries and ketchup. Gotta be Heinz ketchup though, no other brand will do. What was I talking about again?

edited for spelling because I'm an idiot.

baseballfanatic · February 23, 2008 11:11AM

<< Why does it seem like people who have run a marathon before have a superiority complex? They think they have the right to talk down to me because while they're out running, all I do is sit on the couch watch TV, drink beer and eat delicious Cheetohs and Hot Pockets and those little pizza eggroll things. You know what I'm talking about, it's a little fried looking nugget with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese inside. They're great dipped in marinara sauce. I like those and I like the mini corndogs too with curly fries and ketchup. Gotta be Hines ketchup though, no other brand will do. What was I talking about again? >>

I couldn't agree more

torc · February 23, 2008 11:56AM

<< Why does it seem like people who have run a marathon before have a superiority complex? They think they have the right to talk down to me because while they're out running, all I do is sit on the couch watch TV, drink beer and eat delicious Cheetohs and Hot Pockets and those little pizza eggroll things. You know what I'm talking about, it's a little fried looking nugget with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese inside. They're great dipped in marinara sauce. I like those and I like the mini corndogs too with curly fries and ketchup. Gotta be Hines ketchup though, no other brand will do. What was I talking about again? >>

LOL
Never heard of that brand, but have heard of Heinz

My personal favourite, it's called a poutine
Just before every marathon, Greasy French Fries covered with curd cheese all topped off with thick brown gravy , add to that a side order of onion rings and a steamed hot dog

rube26105 · February 23, 2008 1:42PM

A guy from Kenya,

haaaaaaaaaaaaa-yup ya hit that one, thats who always wins ours here when we have the half marathon every year- those kenyas are so fast its like they dont even touch the ground-6 foot legs help alot too, id come in dead last anymore 3 days after the race, 30 years a go diff story

Carew29 · February 23, 2008 1:59PM

I only made the run as far as......

262Runner · February 23, 2008 2:11PM

I am running the marathon in Napa, Ca the same day

Good Luck
Dave

Stone193 · February 23, 2008 2:20PM

That's a long way to run.

I once ran a whole block to catch up to the mailman who had my registered PSA package!

Does that count?

flash300 · February 23, 2008 3:12PM

Yep i'm all tuned up for the marathon mustang ready to go catch me if you can !!!!!

rube26105 · February 23, 2008 3:25PM

I once ran a whole block to catch up to the mailman who had my registered PSA package!

Does that count?

haaaaaaaaa-sounds like me- hey come back here

Stone193 · February 23, 2008 3:34PM

<< I once ran a whole block to catch up to the mailman who had my registered PSA package!

Does that count?

haaaaaaaaa-sounds like me- hey come back here

>>

And I can run like a mother in my F-150!

zippy · February 24, 2008 1:22AM

I ran the LA marathon over 25 yrs ago, that's when mile 24-25 was all UPHILL, that really sucked
Good luck to all this yr

nam812 · February 24, 2008 1:40AM

If they're having it my living room then count me in.

HighChopper · February 24, 2008 3:19AM

I get tired driving 26 miles.

mkg809 · February 24, 2008 3:26AM

That's me in the blue hat........

stown · February 24, 2008 4:29AM

<< Why does it seem like people who have run a marathon before have a superiority complex? They think they have the right to talk down to me because while they're out running, all I do is sit on the couch watch TV, drink beer and eat delicious Cheetohs and Hot Pockets and those little pizza eggroll things. You know what I'm talking about, it's a little fried looking nugget with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese inside. They're great dipped in marinara sauce. I like those and I like the mini corndogs too with curly fries and ketchup. Gotta be Heinz ketchup though, no other brand will do. What was I talking about again?

edited for spelling because I'm an idiot. >>

The chick I'm dating did the New Orleans marathon this morning. Only one of her friends has that "I'm better than you" attitude but the rest don't even mention it.

Well, other than when I ask how many miles she ran on a particular day (however, to her credit, it's more of a passing comment more than anything)..

"I only ran 15 miles this morning"

If I only ran 15 miles in one day, I would be in the hospital shortly thereafter.

Stone193 · February 24, 2008 4:53AM

<< 

<< Why does it seem like people who have run a marathon before have a superiority complex? They think they have the right to talk down to me because while they're out running, all I do is sit on the couch watch TV, drink beer and eat delicious Cheetohs and Hot Pockets and those little pizza eggroll things. You know what I'm talking about, it's a little fried looking nugget with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese inside. They're great dipped in marinara sauce. I like those and I like the mini corndogs too with curly fries and ketchup. Gotta be Heinz ketchup though, no other brand will do. What was I talking about again?

edited for spelling because I'm an idiot. >>

The chick I'm dating did the New Orleans marathon this morning. Only one of her friends has that "I'm better than you" attitude but the rest don't even mention it.

Well, other than when I ask how many miles she ran on a particular day (however, to her credit, it's more of a passing comment more than anything)..

"I only ran 15 miles this morning"

If I only ran 15 miles in one day, I would be in the hospital shortly thereafter. >>

Carew29 · February 24, 2008 5:41AM

Just look for a fat guy jumping in at Mile 25--that'll be me

Ladder7 · February 24, 2008 6:37AM

A marathon is actually a fun run, it's when you try to hard that it becomes a tremendous strain. Runners you'll see; paraplegics, family groups, DAVs, 80 year olds, amputees, folks with cancer, diabetes, people running for cures etc etc. They're smiling, talking, laughing, singing and finishing. Rarely if ever, will you find a boastful marathoner, it's quite humbling. The energy of the crowd drags your fat butt along, it's surreal. I've finished some (since age 40) and at times, I was so far behind I thought I was in first place.

I recommend you try it, you can be ready to finish a slow 26.2 miler in about 18 weeks;
18 week pgm

Dad pushes his adult son 26.2 every Boston. These guys, the Hoyts, have been running it for over 25 years. One time, they passed me around the 12 mi mark -I appreciated the inspiration.

Stone193 · February 24, 2008 7:05AM

<< I recommend you try it, you can be ready to finish a slow 26.2 miler in about 18 weeks; >>

I agree...

If I head out the door right now and go for the 26 miles - it'll take me about 18 weeks.

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