bummed and concerned wrote:
John,
I am in the unfortunate position of having finished in just over 1:26 with the adjusted distance, only because I slowed down when I realized during the race that I was not going to make the qualifying time. Had I known that the distance was definitely incorrect and that our times were going to be adjusted, I would have continued pushing hard and definitely would have finished in under 1:25:59. I'm not sure who this suggestion should be forwarded to, but I ask that there be exceptions made for those trying to qualify for a certain corral who were in this position... or at least for those who ask for an exception. Could you please suggest this to those in charge of the marathon start corrals? Thanks so much.
I'm guessing this has to be a troll post. 'I didn't try as hard as I could have but can I get an exception?'
How much did you miss your goal time by and how much did you slow down (only because you realized you were already going slower than you had to in order to qualify)?
Maybe I should ask the IAAF for the marathon world record. I was on pace for the first mile, but then by two miles I realized I was no longer on pace, so slowed and jogged the rest of the way in to finish in 3:43.