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EN Marathon Relay Challenge

Hi Folks

The OutSeason has started for many, but there are plenty who have just raced or are biding their time until January. To keep you motivated and connected, we are pleased to present::

The 2013 Marathon Relay Challenge

 

That's right, time to get your suffering on. We are looking for teams of 4 (@ 6.55 miles each) or 2 (@ 13.1 miles each) looking to rip it up for annual bragging rights. To be 100% clear, each 4-person team will run 6.55 miles each and the 2-person ULTRA team runs 13.1 miles each.  

Frequently Asked Questions:

1 - Contest runs over the weekend of November 16,17.

2 - You can run on treadmill or outside.

3 - Ideally you run your “leg” in one try, but you can run your portion over multiple days (ex: 6.55 miles over 3 days.

Start linking up and brainstorming names...it’s going to be epic! This is a perfect opportunity for the sleeper cells to show everyone what they are made of.



How to Participate

  1. Register via the official sign up form (here)

  2. Begin your smack talking / recruiting in this thread below.

  3. Add your time/results via the tracking sheet (here) after you complete your run.

  4. Extra points for pics and video, of course.

Let the games begin!!! Who is in?

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Comments

  • Hmm. Since our little group is running the Philly half that weekend, might be good to use that data for this challenge.
  • In! No surprise there.... Going solo again.

    Not sure but I have always wanted to d a full marathon on my Deadmill... maybe I'll give it a try.
  • Steve, that is not a marathon challenge, that is a marathon task and you would be the BOSS if you did that.
  • Oh my, that sounds like a challenge to me Brenda!
  • I'm in as Team David and will run the whole thing myself..... as Im doing a marathon that weekend image
  • I'm also in but still looking for a Team to recruit me ... any Teams out there looking for the 4th missing wheel?? image
  • In. Would love to have a NOVA / DC team. Who's in?
  • Midwest Sleeper Cell! I started the Looking California Feeling MN/WI Co-Ed Team. Who else is in?

     

  • I had me one of those at the Georgia Fair a few weeks ago..... Deep-fried Snickers. So, so good!
  • One day I've got to try the deep-fried snickers!

    @Dawn - I'm game if you're interested in a Minnesota-Wisconsin team!
  • @Sue - Yes, let's do it!

     We're now officially the Looking California Feeling MN/WI team.

     

     

  • Hi Roy -

    I'd be happy to join you in the challenge from DC.  Have to admit, though, my times are not what they were due to a not serious but ridiculously long-lasting bout with bronchitis.  Can promise to finish the miles, but not a particular time at the moment.  So, feel free to go another way if you'd understandably prefer to avoid the caveat.

    Kerrie 

  • Kerrie, I've created a team (NOVA - DC Metro). Please sign up. We need to recruit 2 more, ideally 1 more girl and 1 more boy.

    All you other teams might as well just as well stay on the couch next weekend, we got this! image
  • Roy just signed up...everyone else should just continue to sit on the couch, northern Virginia peeps got this.
  • Aw, Nate.... Ya had to go and say that.....

    The way I figure it, while you NOVA peeps are standing around comparing black toenails, I'll be hammering away at a solo deadmill marathon.....

    I'll wait till after the run to worry about a few toenails......
  • 4 person Texas team anyone??  Anyone?? 
  • Alright...four person Texas team created - "Team Texas: Where Everyone Is Fast" 

    Right now it's me and Jeff Braaten.  We're looking for two more peeps to join us!  Come on Texans..make the Lonestar state proud!

  • I will do it, but am not fast.  Current vdot 41.  I won't cry if you want to hold out for someone faster!

     

  • I'm up for the challenge if there are any Rocky Mountain peeps looking to get in the game.  Anyone interested?

  • What, there's no one else in MN/WI who's up to joining Sue Chapman and myself?

     Huh...

     

     

  • anyone in Northern NJ / NYC interested in forming a team? Let's go!
  • I could do 6.55 in South Jersey if you need someone.
  • Looking for one more DC / NOVA area all-star to join the team that's going to smoke everyone else the marathon challenge.  Just a few more days til we open up for free-agent transfers from across the nation (possibly international).  Any takers?  FYI, we've already been approached by Meb, Ryan, and Shalane, so act fast.

  • How do we know how far we have to run?

    Edit, ok so nova dc team has 3 people so we each run 8.7 this weekend. Am I tracking?

    Lets do this
  • Nate, I'm pretty sure Jonathan is joining us. I'll hit him up.
  • Texans....I thought there were three of us, but I only see two on the spreadsheet? I do NOT want to do 13.1 this weekend! 8.X I can handle if needed.
  • Roy, oh good, 6.55 is much better. I'm running on the treadmill in the morning.
  • 6.55 in 48:08....boom
  • 26.2 in 3:43:53 BOOM!

    First ever marathon on a DeadMill!  Not a PR but only 15 minutes slower than my PR 4 weeks ago.

    Pre run: 32 oz coffee, 20 oz Infinite @ 250 cal.

    During run: 4x 24 oz water, 5 Gu

    Took 1 2 minute potty break at mile 5.7 (49:34 -> 52:32) with the Garmin stopped.

    Only other pauses in running were to change DVD (Matrix !! -> Matrix III) and turn on second fan, or to get supplies off table.

    Horizontal grid lines are at average pace (8:32) and HR (157).

  • well here goes my contribution
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