2:08:40 I have spoken. Arrrrrrrr.
2:08:40 I have spoken. Arrrrrrrr.
2:05:36
2:07:36
The Runner's World "Race Time Calculator" (http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,5033,s6-51-0-0-1002,00.html) predicts that Geb should be able to run the marathon in 2:03:20 based upon his recent 10 mile WR time of 44.24. I will go with that time for the contest, but I really think he will be slightly slower than the current WR; probably 2:05:30 - 2:06. Geb is a great runner, but his long career at the top has taken its toll on his body and he seems more fragile. His running style also seems to be better for running shorter distances the track, than running 26.2 miles on the roads. His determination and willingness to suffer towards the end will probably be the deciding factor.
2:07:22
2:05:18. If I'm right I also want a chicken kabob from the arab street vendor on Suk. Soi 1.
2:04:13
In addition, I like grilled chicken with my sticky rice.
2:04:53
I didn't read through the whole thread. So if it's taken, whatevs.
Condor wrote:
2:05:18. If I'm right I also want a chicken kabob from the arab street vendor on Suk. Soi 1.
There are no Arab street vendors on Soi 1. I can get you one on Sukhumvit Soi 3, 3/1, 4 or 5. The best ones seem to be an Egyptian guy on 5.
CONTEST RULES: I am going to send a prize, probably a funny t-shirt from Bangkok.
(1) you have to be within 5 seconds of the actual finishing time either faster or slower or nobody wins.
(2) If 2 people are exactly 5 seconds away from the actual finishing time, the person who wins is the one who was first in posting his/her time on letsrun.
(3) Any posts after 2:00am Pacific Time in USA (same as 11:00am start time in Amsterdam), will not be considered part of the contest.
Winner must email me his/her address for prize to be sent. Privacy will be respected.
Jason
2.04.27
2:01:14
Geb stuns the marathon world.
2:05.23
Hey, can I negotiate for a nice order of original Kung Pao chicken? ...if not that how about kissing off the $30 fee
you proposed and spiriting over here a pair of US men's size 9 Tiger flats at cost? Anything that most closely resemble the classic G-9 marathon model (circa 1973) would be most cool.
Whatever. Right now here in new england we are dealing with nasty floods, not quite the New Orleans variety (no broken levees), but the worst I've seen in 10 years at least, so Geb's run is actually a back burner item today.
2:07:31
2:05.17
2:04:55. Gebrselassie will TIE the world record.
... And thus begins the era of measuring marathon times in tenths of seconds.
2:05:19
After this many pages its getting tougher and tougher to decide.
1:05:00 he's going to run so many consecutive sub 4's he will put komen to shame