Work to do...

Congrats to the CIM runners! Way to set PR's as well. It looks like I've got some work to do if I want to join Todd and Abby at Boston in 2012!

I've been logging some good mileage over the past few weeks and actually set an unofficial PR yesterday in training for 13.1 (1:32:23). I have two half marathons planned in the first half of 2011, building mileage to hopefully running a Boston qualifying time in the fall of 2011. I'm targeting a half ironman at the end of June and then will transition to building up to a marathon in mid October.

With speculation about new qualification standards, I'm aiming for 3:00 instead of the current 3:10 standard. That probably means that I'll need to get my open half time to 1:24-1:25.

Happy holidays and enjoy the rest and recovery after all of your hard work!

CIM Results

Runners are Ready

Support Team is Ready

It was a great day for the runners and for the support team.  That means the weather was wonderful and the runners did well.  The rains held up until after the race and jackets came off early for the support team.  Abby, Alexa, and Todd Z all broke 4:00 with PR's for Abby and Alexa, and BQ's for Abby and Todd.  Little Big Todd held in there despite some recent set-backs in training.  John Bricher finished his third marathon well and Katy Gifford paced the 5:00 group, getting the job done on time.  Chad, Todd Farmer, and Janet raced from spot to spot to cheer on the runners.  As the runners became more spread out, it was more difficult to see all the activity.  Janet was sad to miss Abby's 3:38 finish ... I guess that's the price you pay by going so fast.  Todd Y left from the race to catch a 1:30 flight.  I'm anxious to hear about the "Van Bath" with camp stove heaters and all.

     Net Chip Times:

Abby with Medal

• Abby    3:38:17
• Alexa    3:57:30
• Todd Z    3:59:21
• Todd Y    4:07:28
• John Bricher    4:33:57
• Katy Gifford    4:57:14

Chad and Alexa

Abby, Alexa, and Todd Z

Janet and Todd Z

Todd F and Abby

Great Finish at the Capitol

Pacer Katy

Beach House Deli - Yum

After the race, lunch at Beach House Deli made the day all worth while.  Time to take a nap and dream about the next race.  Till the next Starting Line, Todd.