tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836022828133346256.post7095115602419312682..comments2023-03-27T02:17:41.166-07:00Comments on SeniorRunner: CIM ...... Last Stage of My Journey To MM Bronze Level MembershipArthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02441286685936713787noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836022828133346256.post-10679681364917119952011-12-10T19:44:20.171-08:002011-12-10T19:44:20.171-08:00Thanks, Joe! You are an inspiration. Hope someday ...Thanks, Joe! You are an inspiration. Hope someday we can run together. I will do a half marathon on January 26. On February 5, I will do the Surf City Marathon at new age category. Youngster at 70-74 age category.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441286685936713787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836022828133346256.post-4867065600999390662011-12-10T10:31:53.818-08:002011-12-10T10:31:53.818-08:00Thanks for posting your photos. I think you looked...Thanks for posting your photos. I think you looked okay, not confused & still in good running form. Your son and you looked nice too. It is nice to have a running family.<br /><br />Your medals are beautiful. Hope to someday, run in one of these marathons.<br /><br />I, too, recover quickly. The following week after the NYCM, I ran a 10K race in 55:34. Good luck in the lottery for NYCM. I will be doing my 15th NYCM next year. We can run together then.<br /><br />My blog site is neglected(sorry to say) especially that I'm not good at it, photo posting and all. I wrote an article about my NYCM run for our running club newsletter(a 2-pager)and have pictures too but I don't know if I can put it in my blog. Easier for me, if I email to you. Any way, will try first in my blog site.<br /><br />Maligayang Pasko to you too. My best regards.OldManJoe-Runr.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16878731560588157839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836022828133346256.post-46723740666602182782011-12-09T05:03:56.681-08:002011-12-09T05:03:56.681-08:00@Joe....Thanks, Joe! Had a racquetball game yester...@Joe....Thanks, Joe! Had a racquetball game yesterday. One good thing is I recover quickly. Mentally though, I am not yet ready to run an event. Congrats on your NYCM run. Might try the lottery again next year.<br /><br />Maligayang Pasko at Na Imbag ya taon!!!!!!Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441286685936713787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836022828133346256.post-14950694772499718062011-12-09T04:52:21.887-08:002011-12-09T04:52:21.887-08:00@Paul....thanks! Physically, I am now fully recove...@Paul....thanks! Physically, I am now fully recovered and resumed running since Wednesday. Just saw the proof of my picture crossing the finish line. It's a look of a confused man. <br /><br />Have to start training for Mt Diablo. Have a Happy Holidays!!!Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441286685936713787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836022828133346256.post-42565522687005245212011-12-08T19:51:34.967-08:002011-12-08T19:51:34.967-08:00Congratulations to you and your son for finishing ...Congratulations to you and your son for finishing another marathon. Also for qualifying in the Maniac Marathon Bronze Level Membership. At least you accomplished your goal.<br /><br />It is nice you met your blogger friend, Paul in person. He sure is a tall fellow.The most I ran in a year was 6 marathons in 2006: Nat'l,DC-Mar25,Boston-Apr17,DE-May21,NYCM-Nov5 & NCTM,MD-Nov25.It was tough but I was younger then,he, he.<br /><br />That is the problem with and challenge of long distance running. One never knows what happens down the road until the race is over. It is hard on you especially that you have asthma. You are a motivated & persevering trooper.<br /><br />Get your hard-earned rest and keep up the good job. Btw, I did finish the NYCM in 4:54:07. The weather was perfect but did not have enough long dist. trng. runs that I bonked at abt mile 18.<br /><br />My best regards to you and the family. Enjoy the coming holiday season.OldManJoe-Runr.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16878731560588157839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836022828133346256.post-37927249991536700042011-12-08T13:54:31.565-08:002011-12-08T13:54:31.565-08:00Congrats on the MM qualification Arthur! Great job...Congrats on the MM qualification Arthur! Great job and not something that many people can do at ANY age.<br /><br />Yes, I think the meds and asthma and forced layoff took a toll on you. But even so a 4:53 is nothing to sneeze at!<br /><br />So take a rest now, you deserve it! Don't do any hard running for at least 3 weeks is what I would do!<br /><br />In fact, I'm still sore in my Achilles tendons and plan to take it very easy for the next month or so.<br /><br />PS: my wife thought the climbing mt diablo idea was a great one...do you know we have not gone up it yet after living here for 20+ years? Let us plan this for some time next year..<br /><br />Don't forget to let me know what MM number you get!...(me #4012)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.com