Posted by crow on October 2, 2006, 11:05 am

"I still run as fast as I used to. I don't see anything that makes me think I'm getting slow." -Mbarak Hussein after winning his second straight Twin Cities Marathon and the US title at the age of 41

Posted by g on October 2, 2006, 11:23 am, in reply to "roadkills 10-2-06 pic and quote of the day"

Its such a pleasure to run with people like Rolf Westphal, Ross Cameron and Sheri McCarthy-Piers for most of the race. It was fun to work together and help each other achive our goals! Great work to my fellow, "team sewage treatment" runners...laugh! Trust me you just had to be there! My report: left the island at 3:00am and made it to Portland in 2 hrs 26 min!! Had a blast running which seemed effortless, notched a 2 min+ negative split with the last 10K at 6:23 pace! A nice drive and boat ride back home just in time for supper! Oh, and what a nice thing to have Howard Spear and his race announcer publically welcome the director of The Mount Desert Island Marathon over the PA system just before the gun. We race directors all know that we have much common ground in working together in bringing runners to Maine! Nice visiting with Howard after the run as well! http://www.marathonguide.com/results/browse.cfm?MIDD=1173061001&Gen=B&Begin=301&End=400&Max=740

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Posted by results crow on October 2, 2006, 1:33 pm, in reply to "Maine Marathon report"

Runners representing Crow Athletics who ran in the Maine Marathon &1/2 Marathon held in Portland Me were: Marathon: 6th place Matt Frongillo, Bar Harbor, 2:45:50 13th place Gary Allen, Cranberry Island, 2:55:37 16th place Rolf Westphal, Portland, (Cranberry Island) 2:57:04 145th place Ron Paquette, Biddeford, 3:39:19 610th place Mike Brooks, Danville, 5:11:41 1/2 Marathon: 651th place Tom Severence, Lisbon, 1:56:46 1164th place Mary Ropp, Hulls Cove, 2:18:35 Runners representing Crow Athletics who ran in the Twin Cites Marathon held in Minneapolis Mn were: Marathon: 20th place Evan Graves, Bar Harbor, 2:27:27

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Posted by g on October 2, 2006, 1:39 pm, in reply to "Team Crow weekend race results! "

congrats to all! 3 Crows in the top 20 at Maine ain't bad! AND Evans blistering 2:27 is one of the best marathons run by a MDI resident or for that matter a Maine Runner in years. Great work EG!!!!! If you haven't already done so... Vote today: http://www.members.boardhost.com/crowathletics/msg/1150400126.top --Previous Message-- : Runners representing Crow Athletics who ran : in the Maine Marathon &1/2 Marathon held : in Portland Me were: : Marathon: : : 6th place Matt Frongillo, Bar Harbor, : 2:45:50 : 13th place Gary Allen, Cranberry Island, : 2:55:37 : 16th place Rolf Westphal, Portland, : (Cranberry Island) 2:57:04 : 145th place Ron Paquette, Biddeford, 3:39:19 : 610th place Mike Brooks, Danville, 5:11:41 : : 1/2 Marathon: : : 651th place Tom Severence, Lisbon, 1:56:46 : 1164th place Mary Ropp, Hulls Cove, 2:18:35 : : Runners representing Crow Athletics who : ran in the Twin Cites Marathon held in : Minneapolis Mn were: : Marathon: : : 20th place Evan Graves, Bar Harbor, 2:27:27 :

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Posted by Mary on October 2, 2006, 3:50 pm, in reply to "roadkills 10-2-06 pic and quote of the day"

Yeah, I was informed late in the week that I would be running the half marathon... got up at 2:00am to leave by 3:00am... nice drive (fast) down, lots of deep thoughts about the cosmos ("do you think the guy who named 'uranus' was just trying be an asshole? no pun intended")... downed some pepto and tussin (yummy!)... saw Mike Brooks at the start who loved the skull and cross bones... was tickled pink to here the announcer welcome Gary... had a nice run myself, my first time covering the distance so I can't complain... fun meeting and chatting with new and old friends at the finish... excellent burdger at RiRa... nice drive home full of foolishness and fun!

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Posted by Peter K on October 3, 2006, 5:52 am, in reply to "Maine Half"

Congratulations, Great Work Mary. You are really building that base up. I am glad you are having fun doing. Peter K. --Previous Message-- : Yeah, I was informed late in the week that I : would be running the half marathon... got up : at 2:00am to leave by 3:00am... nice drive : (fast) down, lots of deep thoughts about the : cosmos ("do you think the guy who named : 'uranus' was just trying be an asshole? no : pun intended")... downed some pepto and : tussin (yummy!)... saw Mike Brooks at the : start who loved the skull and cross bones... : was tickled pink to here the announcer : welcome Gary... had a nice run myself, my : first time covering the distance so I can't : complain... fun meeting and chatting with : new and old friends at the finish... : excellent burdger at RiRa... nice drive home : full of foolishness and fun! :

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Posted by Mary on October 3, 2006, 6:38 am, in reply to "Re: Maine Half"

Thanks Pete! Yes, I am having fun with it, if its not fun, why do it? I couldn't possibly care less about what my lactate threshold or VO2 max are, would my runs be different if I did? I doubt it. Just have fun. That's what Gary says, and he must be on to something because why would Runners World interview him for a story on runners who have consistently run very well for many years? (I hope he'll autograph my copy on the magazine, I think I can get big bucks for it on eBay -- just as long as I make sure I don't bend the corners -- laugh!) PS - Not that anybody should be counting, but I think this is the third time Gary has been in RW... --Previous Message-- : Congratulations, Great Work Mary. You are : really building that base up. I am glad you : are having fun doing. : : Peter K. : : : : --Previous Message-- : Yeah, I was informed late in the week that I : would be running the half marathon... got up : at 2:00am to leave by 3:00am... nice drive : (fast) down, lots of deep thoughts about the : cosmos ("do you think the guy who named : 'uranus' was just trying be an asshole? no : pun intended")... downed some pepto and : tussin (yummy!)... saw Mike Brooks at the : start who loved the skull and cross bones... : was tickled pink to here the announcer : welcome Gary... had a nice run myself, my : first time covering the distance so I can't : complain... fun meeting and chatting with : new and old friends at the finish... : excellent burdger at RiRa... nice drive home : full of foolishness and fun! : : :

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Posted by g on October 3, 2006, 9:24 am, in reply to "Re: Maine Half"

M I'll happily autograph your magazine....laugh! but what I really want is a piece of Mr Lance at NYC! He got the cover and I want that...LAUGH! Anyway, If he was smart he'd hook on with the the g train and I'll drag his butt to a nice race! Couldn't agree more I've never cared nor will I ever care what my V02 or lactate( JEEZ i'm not breast feeding here) numbers are. Would it make me a better runner if I did? As for my running being mentioned in the pages of RW I'm truly honored. I never was great at this and never will be but one thing I was taught and hope to instill in others is, if you are dedicated, work hard and "keep it fun" you WILL get results. --Previous Message-- : Thanks Pete! Yes, I am having fun with it, if : its not fun, why do it? I couldn't possibly : care less about what my lactate threshold : or VO2 max are, would my runs be different : if I did? I doubt it. Just have fun. That's : what Gary says, and he must be on to : something because why would Runners World : interview him for a story on runners who : have consistently run very well for many : years? : : (I hope he'll autograph my copy on the : magazine, I think I can get big bucks for it : on eBay -- just as long as I make sure I : don't bend the corners -- laugh!) : : PS - Not that anybody should be counting, : but I think this is the third time Gary has : been in RW... : : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : Congratulations, Great Work Mary. You are : really building that base up. I am glad you : are having fun doing. : : Peter K. : : : : --Previous Message-- : Yeah, I was informed late in the week that I : would be running the half marathon... got up : at 2:00am to leave by 3:00am... nice drive : (fast) down, lots of deep thoughts about the : cosmos ("do you think the guy who named : 'uranus' was just trying be an asshole? no : pun intended")... downed some pepto and : tussin (yummy!)... saw Mike Brooks at the : start who loved the skull and cross bones... : was tickled pink to here the announcer : welcome Gary... had a nice run myself, my : first time covering the distance so I can't : complain... fun meeting and chatting with : new and old friends at the finish... : excellent burdger at RiRa... nice drive home : full of foolishness and fun! : : : : :

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Posted by MDI 26.2 committee on October 3, 2006, 10:18 am, in reply to "roadkills 10-2-06 pic and quote of the day"

Appearing periodically until race day, we're launching a new feature which will include a mile by mile preview of the Mount Desert Island Marathon route and strategies that will help participants successfully navigate the course. We'll also provide ideas for things to see and do over marathon week and of course, insider tips on great places to eat, drink and have fun while visiting Mt. Desert Island. Mile 13.1 to Mile 14: You will get a big confidence boost after hitting the half way point and it's normal to have a little let down soon after so you really need to focus and especially during this mile (.09) as the reality that you still have a long way to go hit's home. There is a nice down hill near the Northeast Harbor swim club, looking to your left you can see Fernald Point, Flying Mountain and not to far inland from the shore opposite from where you are running is where the finish line is located! The road bends left and then right passing pristine summer homes all with beautifully landscaped grounds. Next you be looking straight up Somes Sound across a wild grassy meadow. The view you get is where you are heading next so enjoy it and don't be discouraged by what looks like a very long distance because every step is taking you one step closer to where you want to be! Another of the awesome encouraging water stops is just ahead followed by a very moderate upgrade that leads to mile 14. Relax and have fun Sargeant Drive is next! 12.2 miles to go! Islander's tip of the day: 3 MORE Recommended spectator spots: 1. The intersection of Eagle Lake road (RT 233) and Butler Rd (RT 198) Mile 18.6 (30K) 2. The intersection of Rt 198 and Rt 102 at the Somesville traffic light, Mile 20 (park at the Somesville One Stop and walk back to cheer) 3. Main St Somesville at Oak Hill Rd and the arched white bridge. Mile 20.5 Must try this: Try the Burning Tree Restaurant located in Otter Creek (at approx mile 4.5) They feature gourmet fare, fresh seafood and even grow many of their own veggies! Read our other marathon course previews and tips: http://www.members.boardhost.com/crowathletics/msg/1156962115.top

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