I don’t think I will get back there Sunday else would say hi. I saw their booth today!

Report from my day:
-Was in line for 11 am opening. It got busy quickly. Fri opening is the time to be there IMO!
- first stop was historical exhibits to see Des’ jacket, which was on display in the Adidas Run Base before they turned that into a regular store. I cried when I saw the jacket the first time and I cried again today. It was just such a generous gift on her part. Idk how she parted with that. Joan’s singlet is also neat so see (I am a Mainer)
- got free samples, and a cowbell. Got to make a “more cowbell” joke when they ran out (they only give out so many per half hour). Got pinned against the counter at the Bank of America booth after getting cowbell, by people who did not yet have bell. Laughed :)
- got asked lots if I was running. Rather enjoyed “just here to kiss people” as said response appeared to be highly appreciated
-thanked volunteers
-went to memorials, as had brought carnations. Memorials fenced off and had potted daffodils. Stuck my carnations through fencing. Cried more.
- went to marathon sports, tried on a few things, admired legs in mirror, didn’t buy anything (will be on sale post race)
- went to Lindt store (more free sample!)
- went to prudential center as if you spend $25 in there you can get parking validated and spend less money on parking. Bought Mother’s Day gift and bday present for sibling

Headed to mystic now. Overall a really soul-filling day.

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Thanks, Mark - the expo today was great. “This ain’t no Tea Party” sign is a good one!

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

😊

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I only swim.
I used to run. (31:09 10k)
I never did Triathlon.
Sue me.

I've usually disliked the "you look good" type sayings and signs. If anyone knew me they would generally know I feel like shit and don't look good in a race.
For a solo century a friend came by with a sign "You look like shit, you're not gonna make it". I liked it a lot.
At some races my friends and I will tell runners to give up because the Kenyan already won.
If people are thirsty, I hope there is beer near mile 21 or so.

"The Slowest Runner gets the Coldest Beer"

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

Last year, at the P'tit Train du Nord race (which runs through a lot of forested area and has several aid stations, but not every 5km), a woman held a sign: "I have toilet paper".

May not be as applicable in an urban environment :-)

run well, run happy
george

Off topic, I really want to do that marathon! Was registered for it this past year but didn't work out schedule-wise. We love heading to Tremblant, and that looks like a nice fast race!

People who don't like dark humor and not very bright. ;-))

Nice!

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Dark humor is like food. Not everyone gets it.

(Picked that one up in the LR)

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

My favorite chalk sign of all time was found on the bike course at the Lake Placid Ironman. Near the top of a rather decent incline, about mid-way through the course, someone wrote, 'This is not a hill.'

Not sure that will work if you are around the 13 mile mark at Boston.

Maybe at that part of the course a good sign would be, Remember to start out slow on the downhill.

A good friend would always yell, Slow down and eat more! Get your money's worth!

Depending how dark you want to go you could complete the following sentence, for $250 you could have ________

Good luck & have fun, today!!!

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

How about something instructional like

"Dont forget to eat"

That saved me once in an IM when I wasnt thinking clearly due to lack of fueling.

Before it became an obvious real possibility, I liked the line from American Flyers: “C’mon, DIE or DO SOMETHING!” Probably too dark now.

https://dumbrunner.com/...t-to-make-first-move


I'm sure it's Dr. Tigerchik he's looking at

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

I had a great time! Got lots of kisses on my lips and cheeks and blew even more kisses and caught the ones blown back to me. Grateful to be out there smiling and making others smile!

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Yeah I won’t use “die” in Boston. Or any race bc it does happen. Years ago I can see how that would have been funny though.

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Lol
You’re sweet !

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Also, today is the 11th anniversary of the bombing

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

 

Exactly.

I put flowers on the memorials on Friday - added mine to the ones already there.

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Just saw this today -- awesome! Ran my first Boston today, and the Wellesley tunnel was absolutely one of highlights.

I didn't stop (going for and got my PR), but threw lots of shakas as I ran through there.

Cheers!
(Edit: typos)

congrats on the PR!

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

https://dumbrunner.com/...ll-screaming-at-road

“We’re worried about her,” said Sidney Prescott, a fellow Wellesley student and close friend of Becker. “We’ve tried a few times to talk to her, to coax her away, but nothing works. It’s scary.”

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

LOL

there's also one "shy male runner waits for Wellesley girl to make first move"

thanks for thinking of me!

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

I too was trying to get goal time and only slowed to hi five a few of the girls, but what a joy it was going through that section. After doing London last year (where it was insane from start to finish), the crowds early in this race were rather scant at times and girls of Wellesley were a welcome respite to a lot of quiet time.

Next time I do the race, I will definitely slow down in this section!

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