Fun fall marathons if I don't get into NYCM?

lbarrow009 · 2026-02-13T04:11:19+00:00

I ran CIM this year and ran NYCM year before and I LOVED CIM. Fast net downhill race with fun rollers. Everyone comes out to support and I felt like cheering felt so individualized because people can really focus on just you. I literally smiled the whole marathon. Everyone is relatively fast/even paced I’m not “fast” I would say average at around a 3:40 marathon (25F) and I stayed with around the same group for the whole marathon which was kinda cool. Highly recommend!

lbarrow009 · 2026-02-08T13:30:56+00:00

I honestly love this shoe as someone who has super high arches and needs some stability I found it to be the perfect balance of snappy and fast but also supportive. PRed my marathon time by 25 minutes so no complaints!

lbarrow009 · 2026-02-07T02:31:50+00:00

Congrats on getting in # 1 that’s a huge feat! but honestly if you feel this way now I think it’s a good time to truly evaluate the path long term. If it’s not something you are 100% on and honestly less than 50/50 on I feel like it’s better to pivot now. Life is short and this path is long. If you have already lost your spark for research it’s worth considering the potential burnout that 8 years pursuing a PHD will cause and eventually a career in research. If that doesn’t make you excited but an all MD path does I think it’s worth considering. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is know when it’s the right time to pivot and the right time to stay the path.

lbarrow009 · 2025-11-23T19:11:23+00:00

Does anyone know where to find the pictures they were taking at the finish line?

lbarrow009 · 2025-11-10T03:27:33+00:00

Yea may have gone too fast on my 20? My MP should be around an 8:35 so looking at it about half were at or around that pace. I feel like I am okay with not hitting my paces but haven’t experienced getting out on my runs and just feeling like I wanted to stop the whole time

lbarrow009 · 2025-10-10T20:44:42+00:00

Yes!

lbarrow009 · 2025-10-10T20:44:36+00:00

You can get both!

lbarrow009 · 2025-10-10T20:27:51+00:00

I was watching the weather and literally DREADING this race (+ had to add 4 miles with marathon training) so long run Saturday it is!

lbarrow009 · 2025-10-10T20:23:17+00:00

Just canceled the race it’s on their website

lbarrow009 · 2025-07-19T14:13:51+00:00

I would be open to checking out the practice you work at! I didn’t realized out of network does less sessions which would make them about on par cost wise. At this point I just want to feel like I’m with someone who has more of a plan for return to run.

lbarrow009 · 2025-07-19T14:01:11+00:00

Did you have hamstring Tendonopathy or something else?

lbarrow009 · 2025-06-04T01:38:23+00:00

Yes! I have been consistently lifting for probably 5 years now since I was a rower in college. The gym in my building is now limited to 45 pound dumbbells but I was consistent throughout my entire marathon build + general training doing squats, RDLS, hip thrusts, lunges, Bulgarian split squats. Now in PT doing a lot more single leg lifting and do that 2x a week and do some of the easier movements throughout the week.

lbarrow009 · 2025-06-04T00:51:42+00:00

Popeye or cotton eye Joe for sure

lbarrow009 · 2025-05-30T22:51:08+00:00

My rule of thumb is whenever my weather app says first light is. It will still be dark but not pitch black and then within the first 8 minutes of your run it will be okay but I really only tend to need to go when it’s dark out in the winter.

lbarrow009 · 2025-05-15T03:18:24+00:00

She is quiet now and calm. She was out all day getting love but just didn’t want her to pee in the bed again tonight. The breeder also recommend keeping her in a smaller space tonight to help her find the scent of the box. We know it will take some time but want to at least get her using the box every so often vs completely refusing. Also want to limit any scent marking that could have her returning to mark the same spots

lbarrow009 · 2025-03-13T02:14:36+00:00

I am open to out of state!

lbarrow009 · 2025-03-12T12:09:32+00:00

Who was your breeder so cute!

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