Monday, November 3, 2008

Rocking The Marathon, New York Style
Part I – Race Statistics

I thought for this one time we can switch things up and post the statistics before the race report.

Final Statistics from 2008 New York City Marathon
Official Time - 3:02:30; Pace – 6:57 min/mile
Grade – A+; PR by 5:58!
Overall Place – 1105/37899 (2.9%)
Gender Place – 1030/25072 (4.1%)
Age Place – 436/11989 (3.6%)

Thanks to all who spectated, cheered, stalked, tracked, volunteered, and otherwise supported me through this amazing journey. If only I could give you all a virtual hug for all the encouragement; it really got me to the finish line faster than I ever imagined. Since I can’t, I’ll pay back everyone by writing the best race report I can.

Stay tuned, and thanks again.

34 comments:

Bill Carter said...

Congratulations!!

I looked at your stats and it looks like you ran a great, smart race. When it gets down to it, 26.2 miles is just such a long way to go. And you did it in style.

So what is next? Do I get to meet you at Boston '09?

Congrats again and best of luck with your well deserved recovery.

Mel-2nd Chances said...

Congrats! that's an amazing time!

audgepodge said...

I called A+ - what do I win? :) Congrats on scoring a new PR at lightning speed!

Anonymous said...

Well done. Can't wait to read all about it.

Brooke said...

Congrats! Amazing...I cannot fathom a pace of under 7 minutes for 26.2 miles. Cannot wait to see you break 3 hours. You are an inspiration!!

sRod said...

WWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA HHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations a thousand times over!

Now, a more important question: are you feeling OK?

Julianne said...

PR by almost 6 minute!!?!?!? Wow, that is phenomenal! I heard the wait to starting line was craaazy! But it doesn't sound like that affected you at all. Congrats!!!

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Irish Cream said...

You are my hero, Lam . . . I'm so glad you kicked butt and had such an incredibly rockin' race! I can't wait to read all about it! Congrats, congrats, congrats! :)

Sara said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! a 6 minute PR when you're already running a sub-3:10 marathon is HUGE!

Nitmos said...

Holy crap! An unbelievable time! Great job. Look forward to the exciting report.

J said...

Great Job and Congratulations!! Can't wait to read the race report! I knew you could do it!!

Jamie said...

Congrats! What an amazing time and incredible PR!!! Can't wait to read about your experience.

Aron said...

you are so freaking awesome :) CONGRATS again... cant wait for the recap!!!

Andrew is getting fit said...

Well done Lam! I am in awe of your results.

Felice Devine said...

I knew you would get the A+! You rock! That is fantastic -- especially with the wind. The announcers kept talking about how windy it was.

Congratulations!!!

M*J*C said...

You were a TOTAL FREAKING ROCK STAR!!!!! I was flipping out as I "stalked" you!!!! Can't wait for the full report, you must be so proud! Great job!!!!

Anonymous said...

That's an awesome time -- congrats! I can only hope I do as well whenever I finally get to run NYC. Enjoy your recovery and good luck in Boston!

No Longer Using said...

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Pilarh said...

Congratulations!
I started reading your blog when I was training for the Breast Cancer 3-day San Francisco. Today, I start training for a future half marathon. You truly inspire me. Thanks!

joyRuN said...

Congrats on a fabulous time!!!

. said...

*Virtual High Five*

runner26 said...

I'll say it again: Congratulations!! An awesome time!! You earned every bit of it!

C said...

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO! Way to go, Lam! Fantastic job! You should be so proud of yourself.

Run For Life said...

Yay Lam!!! I bet the race was INCREDIBLE!!! You should be very happy, congratulations on smoking your PR. :)

nyflygirl said...

hells yeah you sure did rock the marathon!! hope you're still celebrating now...congrats again!!

now go out and get that sub-3!! i'll let you have some recovery time from this one first :-P

P.O.M. said...

That is INCREDIBLE!!!!!

Trakmaniak said...

Congrats dude...amazing time, thought you had it in the bag...

Anonymous said...

Yay! Can't wait to read the report. Congratulations on a great training program and a great race. Very inspiring indeed.

JohnnyGo said...

Rock on, Laminator!

Katie said...

Hello! I recently came across your blog because I am currently training to run my first marathon (Philadelphia) and reading about your experiences has been such an inspiration! Congrats on your amazing time on Sunday!
I'm also commenting because I have a question for you. I read an article today about the dangers of running marathons that has left me feeling very uneasy. Here is the link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27460551/
I am curious to hear your opinion on what they are saying, especially since you have a medical background. What do you think? Should marathon runners and people who run these long distances be worried?

B. Kramer said...

Wow, great job in NYC! Way to hit that A+ goal. Cheers!

Marci said...

I kept reading about your fast marathon, so I thought I would come over to congratulate you! well done!

Meg said...

Congratulations! Fantastic job! I'm very happy for you.

 
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