tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post828573633017500025..comments2024-03-27T17:09:03.067-04:00Comments on The Running Laminator: The Perfect TenthRace Report from the 2010 Chicago MarathonPart V - The Final 10KThe Laminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-41084094000158681852010-11-19T19:01:07.209-05:002010-11-19T19:01:07.209-05:00This is a while after the fact, but awesome race r...This is a while after the fact, but awesome race report! What a recovery you made after crashing into that guy at mile 23, sometimes all your body needs is a shock to the system to wake it up =) Mad props on running an awesome last 3 miles to make the 3 hour mark, amazing! Reading your report we really felt like we were running the race right along with you, awesome.Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-46224204263636191852010-10-27T21:28:13.322-04:002010-10-27T21:28:13.322-04:00love the numbers symmetry, Lam. all those 10's...love the numbers symmetry, Lam. all those 10's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-83216410185716143862010-10-23T17:31:32.699-04:002010-10-23T17:31:32.699-04:00That's amazing that you PRed! Sounds like you...That's amazing that you PRed! Sounds like you had a tough race, but you did it!! <br />And how cool that you met RedHead Runner :)<br />Thanks for saying I deserve 2 medals, lol, made my day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-37665031042291778362010-10-22T15:29:07.129-04:002010-10-22T15:29:07.129-04:00I am not worthy! I am not worthy!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO...I am not worthy! I am not worthy!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I'm so proud of you! I was so.frigging.excited to see you come running towards me! If you hadn't of been trying to break 3 hours I swear to god I would've tackled you! :) LOL! I texted a few peeps immediately after you blew past to let them know that you were right where you needed to be and they let me know you finished on the dot! Can I just say again how proud of you I am? Or how excited I was to get to be a little part of that exciting day? Or how I can't wait to officially meet you, non-running and give you that hug in Boston? :)Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-85546667411873486012010-10-22T11:05:17.595-04:002010-10-22T11:05:17.595-04:00Way to break 3! 10th marathon on 10-10-10? I think...Way to break 3! 10th marathon on 10-10-10? I think it was fate. Great report. Cheers!Fitzhttp://www.strengthrunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-55422149387343897092010-10-22T00:25:32.124-04:002010-10-22T00:25:32.124-04:00Love.Your.Reports. Seriously tears in my eyes lik...Love.Your.Reports. Seriously tears in my eyes like i rand it or something :) Congrats Lam! You've worked so hard and broke 3 on such a crazy hot day in Chi-town! YES!!! Love it!!!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-79959087815047370992010-10-21T22:14:47.781-04:002010-10-21T22:14:47.781-04:00AMAZING
Great write-up, Lam. What a beautiful r...AMAZING <br /><br />Great write-up, Lam. What a beautiful race you had, even with the stumbling and the doubt.Crishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741985886562890838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-36043140103696311222010-10-21T16:48:24.241-04:002010-10-21T16:48:24.241-04:00LAM AWESOMEE!!!! You are a thrilling writer, aweso...LAM AWESOMEE!!!! You are a thrilling writer, awesome marathoner! Congrats on your wonderful marathon, you ran superbly, I know you ran sub 3 from DM but still, reading your blog was riveting. CONGRATS again!!!! :DLinnahttp://www.twitter.com/linnafnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-32722499079021623182010-10-21T15:29:28.033-04:002010-10-21T15:29:28.033-04:00Seriously I had tears in my eyes reading this! I ...Seriously I had tears in my eyes reading this! I am just so happy for you Lam! So happy you accomplished this goal of sub 3! What a amazing race you ran!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-55025123441066844052010-10-21T13:51:16.116-04:002010-10-21T13:51:16.116-04:00okay so i knew the ending and i was still moved by...okay so i knew the ending and i was still moved by this part of the race report! congrats again and i am still in awe of your running and racing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-60127208563607211662010-10-21T12:36:06.229-04:002010-10-21T12:36:06.229-04:00wow - that report was definitely worth the wait. ...wow - that report was definitely worth the wait. SUCH an amazing day you had. it finally came together and you got to tell the world your secret :) so awesome Lam. I am so so so excited for you and proud of you. We all knew you had it in you. Congrats again!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-19243621665252276612010-10-21T10:46:51.662-04:002010-10-21T10:46:51.662-04:00Very inspirational! Amazing effort and recap. Cong...Very inspirational! Amazing effort and recap. Congrats again. You worked hard and earned that sub 3hr finish time! Great job Lam!!!26.2 Strong - Runner 4 Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076824642747719206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-13701768291621301062010-10-21T10:09:12.555-04:002010-10-21T10:09:12.555-04:00Loved, loved these race recaps. The last 10km is ...Loved, loved these race recaps. The last 10km is so hard for me and where I have struggled the most. I am determined to own my finish this time around..<br />thanks for the inspiration.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-1832510215236027192010-10-21T10:08:19.928-04:002010-10-21T10:08:19.928-04:00I can't even imagine how you must have been fe...I can't even imagine how you must have been feeling for the last 10k: being so close to your goal, thinking you'd lost it, only to find you'd reached it at the finish line. Incredible. It has been a true pleasure not just to read your race reports, but to follow your training over the past several months. I look forward to celebrating with a beer soon!3:59:59. Bitches.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15405526235185710452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-25692201192618092202010-10-21T09:59:18.406-04:002010-10-21T09:59:18.406-04:00Even though I already knew the result, I was on th...Even though I already knew the result, I was on the edge of my seat reading this installment of your report. Incredible that you were able to full it together and run such a strong finish. <br /><br />Huge congratulations! You're an inspiration!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-3792528952307453932010-10-21T09:28:55.652-04:002010-10-21T09:28:55.652-04:00Justin Bieber: The Secret to a Sub-3:00.
Soo. You...Justin Bieber: The Secret to a Sub-3:00.<br /><br />Soo. You realize Red is in a relationship right? ;) Confessing your love for her all over this blog. At least you can beat Schmoopy at a foot race!<br /><br />As always I thoroughly enjoyed the recap. Don't ever apologize for taking too long! :) After stalking you online race day it's cool to see what was unfolding as I refreshed the website.<br /><br />Congrats once again on this awesome achievement! No regrets; leave everything - love that!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-75457951990588641832010-10-21T09:26:48.996-04:002010-10-21T09:26:48.996-04:00Congratulations!! Well deserved.Congratulations!! Well deserved.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361577348226982554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-80701737778281776962010-10-21T07:29:25.014-04:002010-10-21T07:29:25.014-04:00That is it! I am not worthy to be reading your bl...That is it! I am not worthy to be reading your blog Lam:) Congrats on busting it up and getting that goal time! Have a great day Lam!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-76272217419805854222010-10-21T05:57:54.866-04:002010-10-21T05:57:54.866-04:00Couldn't be happier for you Lam. No doubt that...Couldn't be happier for you Lam. No doubt that is an achievement and all the more so because it was so close and you managed to hold it together and push right to the end. Fantastic effort!<br /><br />My worst marathon was 3 hours and 11 seconds! Glad you didn't have to go through that!<br /><br />If you do run another I predict that it will be easier than that one ;)Samurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956756870207703825.post-26924016112739936252010-10-20T23:18:22.764-04:002010-10-20T23:18:22.764-04:00Awesome! Seeing the race clock in the final 400ms,...Awesome! Seeing the race clock in the final 400ms, yes, that is amazing. And realizing that you are making your goal, even more. That's how I felt on Sunday, too! Congrats on an awesome race. Way to get your mind push through and make the dream come true!Running and livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057835870342142162noreply@blogger.com