Thursday, September 15, 2016

"Rock & Roll Half" Age Group Award

After finishing third in my age group at the Rock n Roll Half Marathon in July, I've been waiting patiently for my age group award to arrive. It finally came in the mail yesterday. I know some people were curious what an RnR "trophy" looks like so here's a picture of mine - a pretty decent sized wall plaque:

RnR Chicago 2016 AG Plaque (quarter to right)

In other news, my taper for the Chicago Marathon is on. My last big run will be my 20 miler on Sunday, then it's all easy medium and short runs until October 9th! The excitement builds...
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19 comments:

  1. emmers712September 15, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Congratulations again, Pete!!! What a fabulous trophy! Thank you for including the quarter next to it for reference - it really helps put it into size perspective.

    Hurray for tapering!!!

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    1. Pete BSeptember 15, 2016 at 12:43 PM

      Thanks Emily. Always glad to provide a quarter for reference (I got that trick for eBay listings)!

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  2. XaarlinSeptember 15, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    Pretty freaking cool! That must have put a little extra pep in your step for your run that day :) hope your last 20 goes well- and then enjoy the taper! (Will you be joining us in Boston next April!?)

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    1. Pete BSeptember 15, 2016 at 12:44 PM

      Yes, it is very cool and a lot nicer and bigger than I thought it would be. I think I may do Carmel again next year (believe it or not)!

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    2. XaarlinSeptember 15, 2016 at 1:16 PM

      Carmel was super nice. I enjoyed it a lot too. :) you'll be missed in Beantown!

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    3. Pete BSeptember 15, 2016 at 2:33 PM

      Yeah, after this long training cycle I'm looking to keep things simple for my spring marathon 2017. Maybe I'll have more motivation for Boston 2018!? :)

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  3. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeSeptember 15, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    That's pretty cool and well worth the wait.

    I'll be cheering you on at mile 13 with Marcia this year!

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    1. Pete BSeptember 15, 2016 at 12:47 PM

      Yes, it's pretty cool. Also cool that you and Marcia will be at mile 13. Just at the point where I'll need some motivation to tackle the last half! :)

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  4. AnneSeptember 15, 2016 at 11:14 AM

    Well that's much bigger than a quarter!

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  5. KimSeptember 15, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Super cool!!!! Enjoy your 20 and taper!!!

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    1. Pete BSeptember 15, 2016 at 12:56 PM

      Thanks! Looking forward to getting more sleep during my taper!

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  6. Pete BSeptember 15, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks Amanda!

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  7. Maggie WSeptember 15, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    Niiice! Congratulations!

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  8. ErinSeptember 16, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    Pretty awesome!

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  9. Zenaida ArroyoSeptember 18, 2016 at 2:51 PM

    Awesome award! Time to taper!!!

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