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The uniquely designed fitness high top sneaker moves the eye stay further back on the shoe letting the laces and the organic design of the wrap around tongue play a more prominent role in the design. The tongue can be snapped on to the collar with Heyday's custom logo hardware or unsnapped and worn loose. The shoes can be worn with or without the included reversible green/black Super Straps which can be attached numerous ways and are great for ankle support and changing the look of your kicks in seconds.
The zero drop, flat bottom 2 color rubber cup sole provides a stable base for training legs, have flex grooves in the forefoot like technical running shoes. The fully stitched on cup sole is completely flat and fits wide making these ideal for leg day, boxing and group dance or Zumba . The custom Heyday Footwear herringbone outsole provides outstanding grip (perfect when pushing off hard on bench press).
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My boyfriend has been competing as a bodybuilder for 3 years now & takes pride in his shoes. He loves high tops & when I found these I ordered them immediately! Darin you have an eye for design! My boyfriend will be sporting these in the UK over thanksgiving as he competes in the Ms/Mr Universe Competion. I know he will have the best footwear thanks to you!
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The Wasps forward has a hamstring injury, and is rated "very doubtful" for the game by England head coach Sir Clive Woodward.
Sale Sharks flanker Alex Sanderson has joined the England squad at its Surrey training base.
Worsley was injured during England's 50-9 RBS 6 Nations Championship victory over Italy in Rome, but Woodward has reported that there were no other major injury concerns, although scrum-half Andy Gomarsall is nursing a slight knock.
As a result, Bath's Martyn Wood has also reported for training, but Woodward is confident that Gomarsall will make it.
England captain Lawrence Dallaglio and centre Jason Robinson, who also suffered knocks in Rome, are fit and available for selection.
"Joe Worsley is very doubtful for the game, and he will be going for a scan today (Tuesday)," said Woodward.
"Alex Sanderson is coming down to join us, and I will be surprised if Worsley is available for Scotland."
If, as seems likely, Worsley is ruled out, then Woodward could either draft Sanderson straight into his team, or reshuffle the back row by switching Dallaglio from number eight
to blindside flanker and calling up Chris Jones off the bench.
Jones made an impressive England debut in Rome, going on and scoring his team's seventh and final try.
Wood, meanwhile, is used to providing injury cover for the England squad.
He was flown to Australia during the World Cup campaign last October as a precaution while Matt Dawson and Kyran Bracken recovered from injuries. Wood spent almost three days Down Under, but then returned home again without ever officially joining the squad.
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John H. Jenkins Research Fellowship in Texas History
The John H. Jenkins Research Fellowship in Texas History is awarded annually for the best research proposal having to do with Texas history.
The application, which should be no longer than one page, should specify the purpose of the research, the need for the money, and a description of the end product (article, book, or exhibition, etc.). The award will be announced at the Association's annual meeting in March 2017. Judges may withhold the award at their discretion.
Individuals should submit an entry form, four (4) copies of vita, and four (4) copies of a proposal to the TSHA office by December 31, 2016.
Jenkins Research Fellowship Committee
Texas State Historical Association
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Austin, TX 78703
The John H. Jenkins Research Fellowship in Texas History was established in 1994 from funds made available by the family and friends of John H. Jenkins. The fellowship honors Mr. Jenkins for all that he accomplished on behalf of Texas history as an author, editor, bookseller, and Fellow and member of the Executive Council of the Texas State Historical Association.


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It's the job of the Civil Division to serve various papers sent from the Courts (District, County and Justices of the Peace). These papers include citations, small claims, tax suits, executions, forcible detainers, writs of possession, writs of sequestrations, summons and subpoenas.
All the papers require personal service to the person(s) that the court want served. The only time service is done in another manner is when directed to do so by the courts.
Captain Deborah Jones
Precinct 3 Constable's Office receives approximately 3,000 civil papers a month of which 98% on average are served.


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The Bearcat BC-120XLT handheld scanner features 11 band coverage. You get 100 channels (in ten banks) with a full frequency LCD. Uniden's TurboScan technology allows you to scan up to a blazing 100 channels per second. Other features include: Band Search, Data Skip, One-touch Weather, Band Search, Channel Lockout, Keypad Lock, Low Battery Indicator and Manual Channel Access. This radio has a 3.5mm mini earphone jack and a VDC input jack. This scanner comes with a BNC type flexible rubber antenna, rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack, AC adapter, belt clip, earphone and Owner's Manual. 2.675 x 6.875 x 1.5 inches. 11 oz.
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text: Blood Writes: This Man's Pinky Is Falling Off His HandA.J. Daulerio6/01/10 6:30pmFiled to: BloodweekBlood writesSoftball FailuresHorrific Injuries20EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkThis was a friend's pinky after sliding headfirst and hooking it on 3rd base. Sorry about the clarity, but that's about as clear as I want it to b — Matt W.Can you top that? Send your bloody limbs and digits to email@example.com. Subject: Blood week.Reply20 repliesLeave a reply


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Sleeps | 3 |
Bedrooms | 1 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Property type | house |
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The Key West Tree House is atop of a 1870s restored conch home in the old town/historic seaport part of the city. Entrance is via a private gate opening . Stairs lead to the upper deck and the Tree House. Wicker seating , hammock, umbrella and dining table for 6 is all there. A covered area is also nice for rainy days. Enter a galley type kitchen with stove top, microwave, coffee pot and fridge. Utensils, pots, pans etc are all included. S similar styled bath with skylight and shower are on the right. Passing thru will reveal a nicely appointed bedroom/living room with skylight and ample storage. There is a queen bed and love seat which unfolds into a single bed. A swivel recliner is placed for reading and tv viewing. Bikes are provided for Island exploration. The Tree House is available for MONTHLY rental only
Keywords: Very private efficiency with large deck and patio nestled among mango and orchid trees available for MONTHLY RENTAL
Retired couple residing in the lower unit of the residence. Very active boaters,bicyclers and very social.
Ken Higgins purchased this house in 2007
Key West is the absolute best location for vacationing in the Caribbean. All the advantages of being in America without intl travel hassles and locals with attitudes. The tree house is located atop a private home walking distance to the Historic Seaport and Duval St. Bikes are provided and the islands best restaurants are blocks away. Key West has everything; beaches, pools, snorkeling, diving , fishing, great restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theater, art and great weather.
Peacefully quiet very private deck above street level.
We stayed at this property for six weeks during May & June 2016. We loved each day. The interior is simple but useful and cozy. The porch is where we spent the majority of our time. Whether it was swinging lazily in the hammock under the mango tree or grilling up fresh fish on the BBQ, the outdoor space was a gathering spot for smiles and happiness. In terms of location on the island, this is second to none. Just a short walk from the restaurants and bars on the docks or a simple bike ride to virtually anything you could need. During the booking process, Ken was easy to work with and great with communications. Overall, I cannot say enough positive things about this place.
My husband and I have just departed from this cute, treehouse hideaway. This is a great location with easy access to everything either by foot or with the bicycles provided by the owner. We spent a great deal of time on the expansive deck complete with chaise lounges, hammock and dining table with umbrella. The unit is comfortable with everything needed for a long stay. Ken and Mary Gay are wonderful hosts!
My wife and i spent the month of January in this great Tree House. Great location, everything is just a short walk or bike ride away. Ken and Mary Gay were wonderful hosts and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The unit was a good fit for the two of us, we cooked on the grill many times and enjoyed the deck very much. We already booked this unit for January 2016
My husband and I just spent a month in the Tree House and loved every minute of it. The deck is a wonderful place to relax either lounging in the hammock, sitting in the lounge chairs or just sitting at the table eating your meal. We also enjoyed the generous hospitality of the owner who went out of his way to please. The location is also great for walking to "whatever is happening" on Duval Street or the Historic Seaport. We are going back!
A great way to see the entire island of Key West. Amenities were perfect. Quiet setting, and close to everything we wanted to see. The owners were amazing with helping us get around and show us where to go and what to see in addition to getting great deals on some of the attractions.
Can't wait to go back.
What a wonderful place to stay! I wish I was still there! This cozy home is the perfect retreat for anything and everything. My family and I did a great mix of relaxing, site seeing, and had great recommendations from our hosts. The home is in the perfect location and is walking distrance to Duvall Street, the beach, and other popular attractions. Our favorite part about the home was the outdoor space. We loved the hammock and enjoyed eating and lounging outside on the deck. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality- we can't wait to come back!
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Lee Si Eon Presentations Off His 15-Year Friendship With Im Joo Hwan
Lee Si Eon Displays Off His 15-Year Friendship With Im Joo HwanJiwonYu August 11, 2016 0 The scene stealers of the drama W and Uncontrollably Fond have met!
On August 10, actor Lee Si Eon uploaded on his Instagram, saying, We are friends. Joo Hwan has been my friend for 15 years. Hes at all times so mature and hes like an older brother to me. Hwaiting. Shall we accept a win-win together. Im Joo Hwan, Lee Si Eon. Lets thieve some scenes, my friend.
In the photo, the 2 actors are smiling brightly for the camera.
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The Atlantic Coast Conference is remaining tied to the Orange Bowl.
The league on Tuesday announced a 12-year agreement with the bowl beginning after the 2014 season. It says details on the opponent and broadcast partner will come later.
The ACC has sent its champion to the South Florida-based bowl every year since 2006, and this announcement means that relationship will continue when the Bowl Subdivision makes the switch to a four-team playoff in two years.
"As we look ahead to the future of postseason college football, this will further an already beneficial partnership for both organizations," ACC Commissioner John Swofford said. "The Discover Orange Bowl has a rich history of prestige, is located within the league's footprint and is a great destination for our student-athletes, alumni and fans. In addition to our continued partnership, we are very pleased to be playing annually on New Year's Day."
The Orange Bowl will be played annually at 1 p.m. on Jan. 1.
The league anticipates the Orange Bowl hosting at least four semifinal games and says in those years, its champion will play in one of the three other host bowls.
If the ACC champion makes the playoffs, another ACC team will play in the Orange Bowl.
The ACC becomes the fifth major conference to announce a tie with a bowl that expects to be part of the pool of six bowls from which two semifinal sites will rotate. The Big 12 and Southeastern Conference are creating the Champions Bowl for their representatives, while the Big Ten and Pac-12 are committed to the Rose Bowl.
O. Ford Gibson, president and chair of the Orange Bowl Committee, says his bowl is "is extremely pleased to continue its relationship" with the ACC and is "looking forward to entering this new era of postseason collegiate football with a valued partner and its historically successful member institutions."
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It's been a couple months, but it's time to look back on the Indians season and review how they did and by doing so, be able to figure out what this team can do in the future. Sometimes its nice to take a little while to let the results sink in. If you set your expectations in the first couple months in the season, this was a disappointment, but no one was predicting this team getting this close to .500. The more optimistic predictions were something around 76-86. Despite long injuries to Shin-Soo Choo, Grady Sizemore, and Travis Hafner, this team was able to compete in the division for most of the season.
The Indians had a lot of questions coming into the season involving many players such as Asdrubal Caberera, Justin masterson, matt LaPorta, and Carlos Santana. Overall, there were some very mixed results, but there is a lot of room for optimism around this team.
Between Cabrera and Choo, the Indians have a pair of legitimate sluggers for the middle of the order. They both hit 25 home runs and answered questions about their ability to come back from recent injuries. They are going to be staples of Indians line-ups to come, but the same will not be said about LaPorta. This was LaPorta's breakout year and like the others, he was supposed to be healthy. He was banged up a lot this year and even when healthy, he struggled at the plate.
The Indians' biggest problem on offense was injuries. They lost their top 4 outfielders (michael Brantley, Choo, Sizemore, and Trevor Crowe) all missed significant time due to injury. Sizemore will always be a question mark, but an outfield of Brantley, Choo, and Kosuke Fukudome with Crowe as the 4th OF would be acceptable. Injuries also took the season of Travis Hafner. The offense seemed to have more of a spark when he was in and he gave the Indians a bat pitchers respected. The Indians desperately need offense from the corner infield, because Hanahan and LaPorta just don't cut it. Lonnie Chisenhall showed a lot of promise late in the year, but the Indians are going to need more than relying on a 23 year old who is essentially a rookie.
The Indians pitching staff also so a lot of turnover due to injuries. Fausto Carmona, Josh Tomlin, mitch Talbot, and Carlos Carrasco all were injured at some point. Through all this turmoil, the Indians bullpen stayed strong and Justin masterson proved he could be a front of the rotation arm. Bullpens are very hard to predict, but the young arms the Indians have look good and a few (Tony Sipp and Chris Perez) had success in 2010 too. Carrasco will miss all of 2012 with Tommy John surgery, but the Indians fortunately were able to find solid back of the rotation guys in David Huff and Jeanmar Gomez. They both stepped up nicely when the starting pitchers started to fall.
The reason injuries hurt the Indians more than any other team really is their lack of depth. They had nice players on the major league roster, but your margin of error is low when you have little depth. Huff and Gomez stepped up in the rotation, but the depth hitters such as Travis Buck and Austin Kearns provided little. The only depth hitter who showed something was 2B Jason Kipnis who came up to the majors with a spark and was knocking balls out of the park. He quickly was another victim of the injury bug, though he will likely start alongside Cabrera in the infield in 2012.
The Indians figured out a lot of things that worked and some things that didn't. They figured out a healthy Asdrubal was a great offensive weapon now that he translated his gap power into big bombs. They also found good players for 2012 at catcher, 2nd, 3rd, and in the corner OF (Brantley). masterson showed he could be an ace and Tomlin proved he deserved to be in the rotation. Considering the situation, manny Acta also did a heck of a job keeping this team together.
Part 2 will go over Free Agent acquisitions and hash out the roster & maybe a prediction or two…
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Bradley Ross was born and lived most of his life in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. He grew up with a passion for sports and Cleveland teams, instilled in him by his father. He is currently studying Business/Journalism at Cuyahoga Community College and plans on transferring to the Ohio State University in the winter with an expected graduation date of 2013. He is currently a Staff Writer for the Tri-C Voice Newspaper, which was a recipient of an award for the best non-daily newspaper at a 2 year college (northeast region). He runs multiple blogs off of the blogger platform including The Take By The Lake, a sports blog. Sports is his passion and he enjoys being able to write about them and cover them. He also enjoys improvisational humor, long walks on the beach, and writing in the 3rd person. Follow him on Twitter @BRoss_Voice.


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Macro Models and Poverty Analysis: Theoretical Tensions and Empirical Practice
This article reviews economy-wide, multisectoral models and the issues involved when using them to analyse macro-poverty linkages in developing countries. It explores the theoretical underpinnings for simple SAM multiplier models, real-economy CGE models, and real-financial CGE models. The latter represent an 'eclectic' approach, which strives to build models that integrate elements from CGE and macro-financial models, the alternative, more applied, 'ecumenical' approach being to keep these models separate but specify ways through which they can communicate. Due to limited knowledge about the data and processes, the ability of analysts to address short-run distributional issues is limited; we therefore expect most progress in the analysis of medium- and long-run issues, using both eclectic and ecumenical approaches. Copyright Overseas Development Institute, 2005.
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Looking for a holster. . .
for Kahr K9. To take advantage of it's inherent concealability. I am fond of paddle holsters, but not fond of thumb breaks--so, give me your recommendations for a good, comfortable paddle holster for this piece--without a thumbreak.
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Not a paddle hoslter but contact Lou Alessi at [email protected] and ask about his CQC/S rig. More stable than a paddle holster but can be removed from the belt w/o undoing it.
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Again, not a paddle holster, but maybe an option for when you are able to cover with a "tail out" garment, or a vest, sweater or sweatshirt. This is the revolver version, but it will be available for the Kahr line. I've worn a 3913 in this position, comfortable, for years and the Kahrs should be comparable.
http://www.acstudios.net/tsimi/apx.html IWB,the clip goes on the waistband, beside the belt buckle, and the rig rests between the buckle and the hip bone. It adds only two thicknesses of leather to the gun, and the smooth side out allows it to slip slightly as you move, sit or stand, but it stays in place. The clip will hold on a single-ply belt if the waistband fabric is too lightweight. |
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Kramer Leather offers the MSP Paddle for the Kahr ... no retention strap either. I have the MSP Paddle for my G19/23 and it is a very well made holster.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I've gotten in touch with Mr. Alessi. He e-mailed me a picture of the CQC/S holster and I think I'm going to order it--looks like what I'm after, and it seems the quality is second to none.
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May 18, 2013 — Fargo Marathon, Fargo, ND
4:32:56; 932 of 1645 overall; 299 of 661 women; 51 of 101 in 35-39 AG
Back story/training: I originally registered for Fargo in the fall, planning for its flat course to be a BQ attempt, but my body had other ideas. I had to take 3 weeks off after the 24-hour Equalizer at the end of October, then had a series of small nagging injuries throughout the winter (tweaked an ankle on the indoor track, glute/hip/lower back tightened up due to insufficient stretching, and a mystery injury to a hip flexor/groin), which caused me to cut out speedwork and cutback or skip a number of runs. Rather than averaging 50+ mpw, with 4 20-milers and consistent quality work in the 18 weeks leading up to Fargo, I averaged only 42 mpw, with only one 20-miler and one 19-miler, plus the 18s I had originally planned. The groin had been bothering me even the week leading up to the race.
My goal had gone from a BQ (3:45 or better) to simply crossing the finish and adding North Dakota as my eighth state in which I have completed a marathon. Dian (guest6234) was also registered for Fargo, with less than optimal training going in, and we decided to run it together and not stress about our time.
Two friends from my area traveled with me to run the half-marathon, and we had a fun time on the 7.5 hour drive to Fargo. Since the race starts and ends at the FargoDome on the North Dakota State University campus, the university offers lodging in residence halls. It's not fancy, but it was nice to be able to park the car and walk to the expo, a nearby restaurant for dinner, and to walk to the start the next morning without any hassle.
We were back in our room by 8 and just laid around reading and listening to all the doors banging shut down the hallways as other runners came and went.
I woke up about 2:30 a.m. to the sounds of rain and thunder, which continued almost until my alarm went off just before 6. By then the thunder and lightning seemed to have passed, but it was still raining and the radar showed plenty of storms around the area. I dressed in my skirt, tank and a new hat that I had bought at the expo to wear if it was going to be rainy, then pulled on sweats and a garbage bag to stay dry and warm on the walk to the Dome and while I waited for my race to start. The students staffing the residence halls had garbage bags available for runners who didn't have any, and they had also made coffee for everyone. A nice touch, I thought.
The half-marathon had a 7:30 start time, but the marathon gun wouldn't go off until 8:15, so I just took it easy until about 7:50, then finally left my sweats at the bag drop and was able to connect with Dian. We made our way out to the start line as the rain stopped, and lined up between the 4:10 and 4:20 pacers, ready to go.
The race:
Waiting for the gun, I could feel some tightness in my lower back, probably from the long hours in the car, and was worried about what might be to come if I was starting the race with discomfort. Luckily, as we moved off, it loosened up within a mile or so and wasn't a problem.
We fell into what was, for me, just a comfortable easy pace the first 5 miles (probably a bit slow to be comfortable for Dian, but she stuck with me), smiling a lot, cheering with the spectators, high-fiving kids and enjoying the race. We had the 4:10 pacer in sight and I felt good. The route went through a residential neighborhood with plenty of folks out to watch the runners, and then curved through the downtown area. At times, we were on opposite sides of the street from the returning half-marathoners, which added to the overall excitement.
My groin did start to get sore around Mile 5, but not enough to change our pace significantly.
The only hills on the Fargo course are the dips to go through underpasses, which were great places to cheer loudly, with the yells echoing off the walls.
About an hour into the race, it became apparent that the forecast, which had called for cloudy skies and chances of rain, wasn't going to be accurate. The sun came out, yet with high humidity, and we were feeling the warmth already. Still, we stayed on a good pace through the halfway point.
Because of heavy snows and rains in late April and early May, the marathon route had been changed to avoid any potential problems with flooding on the Red River. The bad part of this was that the new route included a lot of turns, out-and-back stretches, and lollipop loops, which were at times confusing and frustrating. A stretch from mile 11 to mile 14 was an out-and-back on a 6-foot-wide paved trail that was very crowded and tough navigate.
Garmin splits through Mile 14: 9:56, 9:32, 9:20, 9:13, 9:24, 9:20, 9:21, 9:33, 9:14, 9:25, 9:41, 9:21, 9:32, 10:03.
It was just after the halfway point that we started to lose time. We stopped for a bathroom break, also grabbing ice from some spectators who were handing it out to runners. I chewed on one piece, dropping more down my back and also putting some under my hat. By then it was full sun, and much of the route was not shaded. We were getting warm and my legs were starting to hurt. I was also just starting to have some issues with gas/air bubbles in my stomach. Poor Dian was treated to me belching like a big guy in a bar for the next 10 miles as I tried to ease the pressure on my gut.
I had taken a gel around Mile 7 and another at 13, but at mile 19 I could only choke down about half of a gel. I was also grabbing Powerade at about half of the aid stations, water at all of them. I was thirsty due to the heat, but the pressure in my stomach made it hard to drink much more. Dian doesn't use gels and was relying on the Powerade, which was mixed a bit weak. As a result, she was fading, too, and struggling to stay mentally focused. Once we started taking walk breaks, it was tough to keep ourselves moving like we should.
Garmin splits for Miles 15-19: 11:11, 10:21, 9:33, 10:29, 11:38.
From Mile 20 on, I felt like we walked a lot, seldom running more than quarter- or half-mile at a stretch. I was seeking out every place I could find where the residents had set out sprinklers or hoses over the street, and thankfully there were a lot of them. This stretch was also tough because it was another out-and-back having passed by within two blocks of the finish line, only to go past it. Apparently, I was not the only one struggling in these miles, because according to the official stats, during the stretch between mats at Mile 20 and Mile 25, even as my average pace dropped to 11:35 min/mile, I passed 94 people but was only passed by 9.
(My friends found us walking through the misting tent around Mile 22.)
We somehow stayed ahead of the 4:20 pacer, even after another pit stop, until Mile 23 or so.
Around Mile 24, needed to stop again, but I knew my legs would cramp if I didn't keep moving. I trudged on, still walking frequently, as I watched the 4:30 pacer also pass me. My legs were hurting - calves, shins, hamstrings - and my stomach was still feeling full of air half of the time. I did manage to run about the last .75 miles without walking, though there was no triumphant sprint to the finish. The finish at Fargo could be great fun, because you run down a ramp into the floor of the Dome and can see yourself on the Jumbotron screen up above. But I wasn't in the mood then to be excited, just thankful to be done.
Garmin splits for Miles 20-26: 11:21, 11:27, 11:52, 11:58, 10:39, 12:14, 12:10; pace for last part: 10:04. (Total distance on Garmin was 26.52 due to all the twists and turns.)
My final time was 4:32:56. The temperature at the start of the race was 59*; by the finish it was 74*, with nearly 80% humidity (dew point around 67*).
I finished feeling awful, both physically and mentally, because I was beating myself up for all the walking I did the last few miles. None of my other marathons have had that bad a positive split (we were around 2:05 at the half). I grabbed a couple cartons of chocolate milk, almost lost my stomach at the smell of greasy pizza, and wandered around for a few minutes alternately stretching and drinking chocolate milk and water until the friends who had run the half found me. After finding a place to stretch and relax a bit, I started to feel better, and while I am disappointed in how the race played out, I know that the reasons were both a lack of quality training and the heat, which those of us in the northern U.S. just haven't had yet this year. Amazingly, my ankle, groin and hip all felt fine at the finish, and other than general muscle fatigue and some calf cramps, I was in good shape overall (and still am, 24 hours later).
This finishing time is a long way away from what I need for a BQ or even a new PR, but maybe a summer of good training will put me in a position to shoot for one of those Labor Day weekend at the Marquette Marathon. I'll evaluate in a week or so to decide how to approach my summer of training.
Either way, I now have 9 marathons under my belt, in 8 different states. And each one has been a unique experience.
Trying to Put a Positive Spin on a Positive Split (Fargo Marathon RR)
Those conditions are very close to what I had in my last marathon. The start is deceptively cool but the humidity causes you to pay the price fairly early. You have already identified what you need to do for the next go 'round so hang in there and stay healthy.
Wow. Tough situation to run well in. Not only the race day conditions which weren't at all what you could train for, but the multiple interruptions to training which you had to overcome along the way. You finished and are looking down the road already .
Sometimes that is a victory in itself. There will be PR's and the BQ in your future.
Thanks for sharing the race report.
You did well under tough training and weather conditions as evidenced by how many people you passed at the end! Congratulations!
It wasn't a goal race Step. You had mentioned going in that you weren't expecting much. The conditions were tough and it wasn't your day. I know you are a much better runner than that. Keep training and you will kill it next time! Way to gut it out and finish a tough race!
State number 8 in the books, good job just to finish in that heat Step. A summer of training and a bit of recovery for your various dents and dings, and you should be in great shape for a BQ.
The positive spin is obviously that the nagging pains leading up to the race didn't manifest into something worse. We've had similar starts to the year, my advice would be to focus on getting healthy 1st. With consistent training you'll be in a much better position to access which direction to go. Congrats on another marathon completed.
Shari, you had a lot going on for this race. Under the circumstances you did a great job. Don't beat yourself up over the result. A race does not define a runner.
BTW... where are those 10 pounds you said you gained? I see you thinner is these pictures....looking good!
Congrats on finishing a tough race. Sorry you had such a tough slog of it today. You've got a great attitude and I'm sure the next one will go better.
Thanks, everyone!
Moth - I know you are right. Things could have been much worse had the race aggravated one of the injuries.
Poet - You are very sweet! The pounds are there, and could be another key to having a better race next time.
For as bad as I felt the last 10 miles and the 30 minutes immediately after the race, I'm in good spirits today. And even contemplating running the marathon I'm signed up for next weekend, but probably with a run/walk strategy from the beginning and/or staying behind the 4:30 pacer for the first half or more rather than starting out faster.
What is it about these things that draws us back in even after bad experiences?
nice going you did a great job
I crashed and burned in Fargo too. Basically, from around mile 14 (when the sun came out) on were terrible.
Stupid heat and humidity. Especially coming from somewhere where the snow just melted in the beginning of May. I actually think that starting the race earlier (so like...7, instead of 8:30) would be a good thing all around. On cooler days, it doesn't make much of a difference, and on warm days, it gives it less time to warm up.
Oh well, we both will just need to do another one for redemption!
Good stuff out there.
Congrats on completing...especially under the conditions!
You did great considering all the obstacles you went thru to get to race day and then through the actual race itself. Your BQ will come....get healthy and through an injury free training cycle for your next marathon and you will reach your goal!!
I crashed and burned in Fargo too. Basically, from around mile 14 (when the sun came out) on were terrible.
Stupid heat and humidity. Especially coming from somewhere where the snow just melted in the beginning of May. I actually think that starting the race earlier (so like...7, instead of 8:30) would be a good thing all around. On cooler days, it doesn't make much of a difference, and on warm days, it gives it less time to warm up.
Oh well, we both will just need to do another one for redemption!
Good stuff out there.
My friends and I talked about that - it would make more sense to reverse the order of the races: start the marathon at 7, the half at 7:30 and the 10k at 8:15. You wouldn't have to have volunteers out on the course as long, and the marathoners might be able to finish before it gets too hot. I guess the problem would be more people finishing at once, from all three races, but I think it would still be manageable.
Congrats on getting through! I hope you have something else lined up for a better experience.
Good to hear your injuries weren't aggravated. That would have been a bad ending. As it was, you learned some lessons, knew you didn't have the best training going into it. See what you can do this summer. Good luck!
Way to go Step!
I think Fargo should look into moving the race date up. Last year, I arrived the day before the marathon and it hit 97 degrees! Luckily, the next day it was only in the mid 60's all day but humid.
Hey, congrats on toughing it out. I think the real tough ones where things don't go right and you have to fight through a lot of adversity is much more memorable because you had to fight with everything you had to not give up. These types of races usually build a lot of character and will make you stronger because you didn't quit and it'll give you even more motivation in your training. Oh and don't worry about "huge" positive splits. I own the distinction of the biggest positive split when my second half of NYCM several years ago was about 1 hour and 40 minutes in the second half. I had quad and calf cramps and literally had to hop and limp the last 11 miles.
You finished, scratched off another state and probably got some finisher bling. Get 100% healthy and move on, it is now BEHIND you.
Shari - I'm sorry that it was such a bad race for you. I knew that you had already adjusted your goal time but those conditions sound terrible. It was a little humid last year but nothing like that with the warm temps as well. I guess this is one to chalk up to the "finished it" category. I am confident that the next one will be MUCH better for you.
Definitely a tough race under very tough conditions! It's almost a blessing in disguise that this wasn't a BQ attempt--trying to run that fast in that heat and humidity would have been difficult, not to mention dangerous!
You stuck it out, crossed off another state, and you have a whole summer to get BQ-ready for the fall. You're gonna rock this!!
Sounds like some tough race conditions. Trying to run in heat and humitity when you haven't had time to acclimate is really hard.
Congratulations on crossing off another state on your list, and I'm glad your injuries didn't cause you troubles out there.
Thanks for writing the race report.
Glad to hear you recovered well, and are already planning for the next.
That would be fun! Though you could run backwards and still outrun me.
Wish I could justify traveling to another race this year, but I think Fargo and Marquette (Labor Day weekend) are all I can squeeze into my budget for time or $$.
Well, it wasn't what you expected or hoped for. But I think you still did great. Humidity is a tough one to deal with. You will come back to race another day.
Anytime you want to cross off California from your list, just let me know...


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