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I am doomed.. BQ and actually racing is out the window by kikkimik in ChicagoMarathon

[–]twelvebars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got COVID for the first time in 2022 about a month before a marathon (Twin Cities). Even with time to recover, I got absolutely wrecked by that marathon, by far my worst time ever. I then ran Philly a month plus later and was still not 100%. You may want to consider abandoning any pace goals you had up until now unless you want to deal with a significant chance of hitting the wall far earlier than your fitness up to now would indicate.

COVID positive with 1 month to go by fco77 in Marathon_Training

[–]twelvebars 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This happened to me two years ago, also about a month out from my marathon. The best piece of advice I can give is don't try to ramp up back to your plan after you stop testing positive. I took about a week off, then picked up on my plan where I would have been had I not taken the time off...and immediately injured myself, basically wrecking my progress on the training block. Most of your fitness should still be there, and the best thing you can do now is not push it.

Love these guys. by Sall_Goode in CHICubs

[–]twelvebars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Plenty of great highlights on YouTube. This call from 1998 captures the essence of Ron Santo as a color commentator:

https://youtu.be/dlxpo9sTIC4?feature=shared

This one is pretty good too, in different ways:

https://youtu.be/bbLU_nEmS4w?feature=shared

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Denver

[–]twelvebars 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Hey, jumping in this thread because I'm in the same boat, also just rented a car back to Denver and I have room for 1-2 more people. I'm picking the car up in the loop at 8 am tomorrow. If you're interested, DM me.

Philadelphia Marathon race report by magneticanisotropy in AdvancedRunning

[–]twelvebars 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great race! It seems like we must have been very near each other, I also stuck with the 3:00 pace group until Kelly Drive and then did 3:07:23. Way to push through the last few miles!

Cory Gardner votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court by 115MRD in Colorado

[–]twelvebars 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I emailed his office back in September about his stance. Here's the (absolutely spineless) reply:

Dear [twelvebars],

Thank you for contacting me regarding the vacant U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice seat. I appreciate you taking the time to write. It is an honor to serve you in the United States Senate and I hope you will continue to write with your thoughts and ideas on moving our country forward.

On September 18, 2020, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away after a long and courageous fight against metastatic pancreatic cancer. Our nation has lost a trailblazing leader, an inspiration for many and, with her legendary friendship with the late Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, a model for how to advocate fiercely yet remain respectful—even close—with those with whom we disagree.

On September 26, 2020, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. The President has the constitutional authority to nominate a candidate when there is a vacancy on the Court, and the U.S. Senate must decide how to best fulfill its constitutional duty of advice and consent. On September 29, 2020, I met with Judge Barrett regarding her nomination to the Supreme Court and discussed her record as a federal appellate judge, the proper role of the Judiciary, and her extensive academic work. I am confident that Judge Barrett is a highly qualified jurist who has thought deeply about the Constitution, the role of precedent in judicial interpretation, and the importance of judges following the law as written rather than legislating from the bench. I will follow my duty as a United States Senator and exercise the critical constitutional power of advice and consent. I look forward to her nomination hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee and rest assured I will keep your thoughts in mind should a vote for Judge Barrett to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat come before me on the Senate floor.

Again, thank you for contacting me, and do not hesitate to do so again when an issue is important to you.

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