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I ran yesterday in the Newport News (VA) One City Marathon. The first time for the event, and first marathon for me at Age 58. It was a small field (limited to 500), but an "official" (BQ) marathon. I was hoping to break 5, and so was pleased with a 4:44 time. Didn't make the top half (ended up 9/16 in AG), but I doubt most of the guys ahead of me had had heart surgery four years ago! Just goes to show that even old folks can still "participate" in the events, even if we aren't that fast. Weather and temps (49-55) were perfect. I was sore last night, but actually less so today (and especially now, about 32 hours after the finish).

John

2015-03-16 8:40 PM
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congratulations.  Well done.  

You're only racing the guy you see in the mirror.  Beat him!

2015-03-17 12:42 AM
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Nicely done!
2015-03-17 9:21 AM
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Congrats...you're making 58 look great!  I'll be turning 45 in May--it's your kind of posts that remind me I can keep up this lifestyle as long as I want! Congrats on your marathon!

2015-03-17 9:40 AM
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Inspiring.
2015-03-17 10:26 AM
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Congrats on a great race. Very inspirational


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Originally posted by ingleshteechur

Congrats...you're making 58 look great! I'll be turning 45 in May--it's your kind of posts that remind me I can keep up this lifestyle as long as I want! Congrats on your marathon!





Me too maybe we are Twins!

Well done John!
2015-03-17 10:42 AM
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Congrats!  It's amazing what we can do if we put our minds and our effort into it.  Inspiring.  Great work.

2015-03-17 10:50 AM
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Congratulations! It's something to be super proud of! 

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Congratulations... nicely done!

 

2015-03-22 11:30 AM
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That is just plain excellent John, way to go!
2015-03-22 8:35 PM
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Big congrats! Way to prove that neither surgery nor age makes one limited.
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