tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post7209533763980104125..comments2023-09-17T10:29:19.800-04:00Comments on 3 Cheap Runners: 2013 Chicago Marathon Recap3cheaprunnershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09154374544086639221noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-11137064378306417052013-10-18T12:48:20.015-04:002013-10-18T12:48:20.015-04:00Well done! It was nice to meet you all on Saturda...Well done! It was nice to meet you all on Saturday and I hope we can meet up in Orlando in January as well.Allyson Chisnallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-84208684955056047442013-10-17T12:00:17.722-04:002013-10-17T12:00:17.722-04:00I like the sound of CheapMarathonerMike, might nee...I like the sound of CheapMarathonerMike, might need a name change :)<br />Glad you enjoyed it, I had such a great time. I hope that BQ comes some day, but I have plenty of other reasons to run than just the time on a clock...that said I'll go crazy if that does happen!CheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-45869473767696323782013-10-17T11:25:05.141-04:002013-10-17T11:25:05.141-04:00Way to own it CheapMarathonerMike!! This post was...Way to own it CheapMarathonerMike!! This post was incredibly heartwarming-I loved every second of it. I just know a BQ is in your future and I can't wait to cheer you on when it happens.Jacquelinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-16236690655907699072013-10-17T08:15:32.104-04:002013-10-17T08:15:32.104-04:00Thanks Beth, it was a wonderful feeling crossing t...Thanks Beth, it was a wonderful feeling crossing the finish lineCheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-59845242170891822192013-10-17T00:06:37.175-04:002013-10-17T00:06:37.175-04:00Congratulations!!! That's wonderful!!Congratulations!!! That's wonderful!!Sugar Coated Sheridannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-78503554503216479832013-10-16T09:19:41.779-04:002013-10-16T09:19:41.779-04:00Thanks for welcoming me to the club Jeff...in a fe...Thanks for welcoming me to the club Jeff...in a few months I'll be joining you as certifiably Goofy as well!<br />I guess that next time out the goal will be to finish strong, but I'm happy with how the run went.CheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-16003920545483270352013-10-16T08:30:36.064-04:002013-10-16T08:30:36.064-04:00Congratulations Mike, you're officially a Mara...Congratulations Mike, you're officially a Marathoner! . It's been said the marathon begins at mile 20, you held out until mile 23. Next time, my friend, next time.@Runs4Coffeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-88658978904206973422013-10-15T22:34:10.843-04:002013-10-15T22:34:10.843-04:00That's what I'm hoping too Glenn, just a l...That's what I'm hoping too Glenn, just a little more work to do as well as learnings gained from the run itself. Thanks for the encouragement!CheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-23712671996268844712013-10-15T22:04:32.145-04:002013-10-15T22:04:32.145-04:00Congratulations! That's a heckuva finish time ...Congratulations! That's a heckuva finish time for your first marathon! Well done. I have no doubt you'll have that BQ soon. Keep it up.Glennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-43418518031352137972013-10-15T17:50:14.333-04:002013-10-15T17:50:14.333-04:00Wow Sonia, that's exciting! I was reading eve...Wow Sonia, that's exciting! I was reading everything marathon related in the weeks/months leading up to mine...you end up living (and learning) through everyone else.<br />Good luck with your training, I'll be following you along the way :)CheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-51613930380209662442013-10-15T17:47:06.032-04:002013-10-15T17:47:06.032-04:00Thanks SR, and congrats on your 51st marathonThanks SR, and congrats on your 51st marathonCheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-8016876908499634242013-10-15T17:36:34.246-04:002013-10-15T17:36:34.246-04:00Congrats on finishing your first marathon! That...Congrats on finishing your first marathon! That's amazing. Great recap. I'm running my first one in Dec (CIM) and hope to make it under 5hrs (not speedy, but can hold strong). Recaps like this make me excited for the big day.Sonia the Mexigariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-5214873912380425272013-10-15T15:46:28.306-04:002013-10-15T15:46:28.306-04:00what a great recap, congrats Mike!!what a great recap, congrats Mike!!skinnyrunnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-65558878873920529332013-10-15T14:55:46.775-04:002013-10-15T14:55:46.775-04:00You amaze me! Congratulations, brotha! To say I&...You amaze me! Congratulations, brotha! To say I'm proud of you just doesn't seem enough... Love you!Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-36534791104119468832013-10-15T12:48:02.876-04:002013-10-15T12:48:02.876-04:00Thanks Kim, that's exactly how I felt about th...Thanks Kim, that's exactly how I felt about things too. I never went into this marathon expecting to BQ and I didn't even make that my goal until the week before the race (TAPER MADNESS!!)...but I now know that is certainly possible if i want to work for it.CheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-26880526441774260262013-10-15T12:45:52.884-04:002013-10-15T12:45:52.884-04:00Haha, that looks about right!
I agree, great first...Haha, that looks about right!<br />I agree, great first showing for both of us and valuable lessons that can only be learned with experience. Too bad you didn't get to indulge afterwards, the food was glorious. I've had Giordano's plenty of times, but this was my first time at Lou Malnati's...butter crust FTW!CheapRunnerMikehttp://www.3cheaprunners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-22749294096142351982013-10-15T12:30:14.213-04:002013-10-15T12:30:14.213-04:00Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!!! You crushed it in every wa...Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!!! You crushed it in every way!! Sorry you didn't hit the BQ but you seriously rocked that race - a little pacing in the middle and you will be right there!!!!<br />Loved reading your recap!!Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833291526850742550.post-50220255789502663332013-10-15T12:28:22.775-04:002013-10-15T12:28:22.775-04:00All things said and done, we had a great first sho...All things said and done, we had a great first showing for our first marathon! I've seen lots of FAST marathoners talk about their first showing, and we are at a really good stage if this is a sign of things to come!<br />I'm jealous of your eating ability after the race! my stomach was off for almost 24 hours, i never did the post race gluttony!<br /><br /><br />I'm glad I got to meet you!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://img.pandawhale.com/49132-big-bang-theory-fist-bump-gif-U8T5.gifDeclanhttp://stoprunningdad.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com