Comments on The Boring Runner: Rock and Roll Arizona Marathon Race Report!

Nice job on the race. You did an awesome job of pu...

2012-01-22T08:58:44.933-08:00

Nice job on the race. You did an awesome job of pushing through it all.

Congrats!

I think the cause was a lack of alcohol. Remember,...

2012-01-19T07:06:43.329-08:00

I think the cause was a lack of alcohol. Remember, BEER = CARBS! Total mistake to stop drinking leading up to the race.

Speaking of, where do you find marathon expos that serve beer at them? I have never seen that.

Hey there, so sorry about your quad. That really s...

2012-01-18T14:56:32.604-08:00

Hey there, so sorry about your quad. That really stinks.

Nice job gutting it out.

I think you and I ran identical final 10Ks, mentally at least. I felt the same way -- just walk the water stops, then find myself extending them for no reason (for me, no injury, just mental lameness).

Anyway, nice job out there.

Nice work! Replace "quads" with "IT...

2012-01-18T08:31:31.039-08:00

Nice work! Replace "quads" with "IT band" and add about 1.5 hours to your time and you have my RNRAZ marathon.

I completely didn't realize the winner Trisha,...

2012-01-17T19:46:27.502-08:00

I completely didn't realize the winner Trisha, was the Trisha you interviewed. That is so cool.

sorry about the problems you had...the burping sit...

2012-01-17T16:53:23.711-08:00

sorry about the problems you had...the burping situation and not being able to drink...I am way too familiar with that and it sucks....it is frustrating when the body rebels...but what a great time you had and with all the problems you had also...!

well, HRRMPH. this is such a tough distance to ex...

2012-01-17T15:14:51.397-08:00

well, HRRMPH. this is such a tough distance to execute, and I'm sorry that you didn't have the day you wanted. it will come, though, just keep plugging away...and any day you can run 26.2 miles is def better than a day when you can't? I don't know, I'm not helping. I feel for you, though. hrrmph.

The Biggest Loser guy's name is Dan. I saw Tif...

2012-01-17T13:43:01.370-08:00

The Biggest Loser guy's name is Dan. I saw Tiffany and Hayden at the finish line, sorry we didn't stick around to see your finish! Nice work!

That sucks that your quads locked up you. My right...

2012-01-17T10:57:36.103-08:00

That sucks that your quads locked up you. My right locked up on me in NYC in November at mile 20. So i feel for you.

Try considering the Canton Marathon (in Canton Ohio) in June. I looks to be a good one.

Mich Ultra in a skinny can is my go-to everyday be...

2012-01-17T10:39:34.192-08:00

Mich Ultra in a skinny can is my go-to everyday beer. LOL But I have NEVER held my pinkie up while drinking it.

They really delayed the race for some people stuck in traffic? Ummm... isn't this thing chip timed? So what if they were half an hour late starting.

There must have been something in the water in Phoenix and Houston. I guess you've already seen Jamoosh's recap? He was a victim of the vurp, too. Weird.

I notice TN is not on your short list of marathon possibilities... :P

Sorry things didn't work out for you, but than...

2012-01-17T00:21:28.963-08:00

Sorry things didn't work out for you, but thanks for the great recap of the event. RNRAZ was my first half and someday I'd like to get back for the full.

Egads! Egads! I hoped you've had your fill of ...

2012-01-16T21:50:59.493-08:00

Egads! Egads! I hoped you've had your fill of ice cream by now...I would have had double the amount. Anyway, I'm still in awe of your timing and the training and hard work you put in. You'll definitely rock the next race.

Aw fuck, Adam. I thought you had this one in the ...

2012-01-16T19:42:45.519-08:00

Aw fuck, Adam. I thought you had this one in the bag. so sorry.

It was so nice that the mannequin went the full Br...

2012-01-16T18:28:57.528-08:00

It was so nice that the mannequin went the full Brazilian for the expo.

Well done on the race. Every time you finish a marathon is a cause for celebration. And if you choose to celebrate while sitting sobbing in the bath and eating ice cream - well, each to their own I guess.

Impressive you pulled off a 3:30 with serious leg ...

2012-01-16T18:22:14.322-08:00

Impressive you pulled off a 3:30 with serious leg cramping. That took physical and mental toughness. Congrats Adam!

With my first marathon coming up this year, readin...

2012-01-16T17:18:05.496-08:00

With my first marathon coming up this year, reading this post makes me nervous about mine.
You may have not hit your goal time, but 3:30 is still ficken awesome!!! Congrats!!

Oh man, I am SO sorry. I've been there. The wh...

2012-01-16T15:26:50.814-08:00

Oh man, I am SO sorry. I've been there. The wheels came off around mile 20 in my last marathon, also due to fueling issues (which I now know how to avoid!). It's a tough thing to handle. We'll all be cheering for you come spring!

Sorry you had such a tough day out there. That sti...

2012-01-16T13:59:24.199-08:00

Sorry you had such a tough day out there. That stinks.
Way to tough it out though and bring it home faster than I could ever imagine.

Look you a) finished 26.2 freakin' miles in 3....

2012-01-16T13:54:04.617-08:00

Look you a) finished 26.2 freakin' miles in 3.30! and b) took a picture as unsettlingly sexual as the greeting image of this post. I dont think you have anything to be sad about!

Also if it makes you feel better I got major calf cramp today... During a six miler...

Yeah, I hit the wall Sunday in my marathon...could...

2012-01-16T13:47:34.365-08:00

Yeah, I hit the wall Sunday in my marathon...could have planned better. It's super hard to plan for cramps, though! I got a calf cramp once during a race and it was beyond awful and painful. Sorry!

I hate puke burps! Good job, though.

2012-01-16T13:19:28.614-08:00

I hate puke burps! Good job, though.

That stinks! I think your time is amazing regardl...

2012-01-16T13:11:30.996-08:00

That stinks! I think your time is amazing regardless, but sorry you didn't meet your goal. I'm trying to work out why I get the tightness/cramping in the back of my legs when I hit double digits, so I literally feel your pain!

You'll get em next time!

So, remember that crazy guy who yelled hi to you a...

2012-01-16T12:49:12.251-08:00

So, remember that crazy guy who yelled hi to you at mile 17? Yeah, that was me. I could see you racking your brain trying to figure out who I was. But of course, we've never met so you have no idea who I am. But I lurk your blog every so often.

Sorry things didn't work out the way you planned, but such things happen. Good luck with the next one!

WI!!!!!!! WI!!!! That's all I have to say ab...

2012-01-16T12:44:59.881-08:00

WI!!!!!!! WI!!!! That's all I have to say about that.

That sounded painful dude. The quad cramps are the...

2012-01-16T12:41:41.542-08:00

That sounded painful dude. The quad cramps are the worst - been there, done that and pray it never happens again.

Hey, you got the training in come to The Woodlands and run with Kevin (Ironmanbythirty) and me on March 4th.

It is a flat and fast course!