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Post by wvrunner on Oct 22, 2006 6:02:18 GMT -5
Checked the weather this morning and so far it looks pretty good. The rains appears to be moving out, temps in the low 40's. Some wind but I hope Jaron catches it as a tailwind. Good Luck, Jaron. Everyone back home is rooting you on.
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Post by QCS Admin on Oct 22, 2006 10:19:00 GMT -5
Updates are slow heres one of interest JASON PYLES | Bib #358 | HUNTINGTON, WV - UNITED STATES | Age 25 | M | USA START 5K 10K 0:17:46 0:34:43
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Post by QCS Admin on Oct 22, 2006 10:36:48 GMT -5
Jaron L Hawkins, 02:35:13 (net) @ Finish (unofficial). Pace 5:55. By The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
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Post by baldisbetter on Oct 22, 2006 11:34:00 GMT -5
Jaron, Great work man, no kinding, with the wind and weather to go 2:35 is awesome. Dude, you make us proud.
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Post by frojoe23 on Oct 22, 2006 12:07:16 GMT -5
Here's an update from the man himself. The race went okay. I was way back at the start. I think about 17 seconds or so to the line. I tried to do too much too early. I was way back at mile 2 and then I was working to catch the group that contained Josh Simpson. I was probably 40 seconds behind them at mile 2 and by mile 6, I was right on them, but that was as close as I got and then I had to go the bathroom real bad. I thought that I would fight it off, but by 9 miles it was apparent that I couldn't. At this point I was passed by Pyles and had to duck into an alley to do my business. I lost about 40-50 seconds, but I tried to get back in a rhythm. I succeeded for about 4 miles, but then I fell off of the pace and by halfway it became apparent that I was in dire straits. The thought of dropping out occured to me, but I wanted to finish no matter what happened. I can say that I didn't walk at any point, but my last 5 miles were horrible. I really bombed the second half - something like 1:22 or so. It was terrible. My feet are like a piece of raw meat. I want to thank everybody for all of their support - I am sorry if I let any of you down. I am still pleased with my effort. I had a very successful year - I set PR's at all distances above 5k, but my goal was the marathon. It is okay - it was only my first one and I'll think about one next year. I don't know what I would do differently if anything. I don't think that my training had anything to do with it, just not a great day - the only day that I wanted a great day and my body just didn't supply it. Maybe it was the drive out or the weather... I don't know. It just wasn't my day. That happens and you have to use it as fuel for next time, but put it out of your mind when you're not training - because it happens to all runners. It is like the runner's form of Erectile Dysfunction. Well, I'm off to get some pizza and take some time off. Thanks again for all of the support. I saw John Altobello at the halfway point and then at the finish. He was a big lift to my shattered confidence after the race!!!
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Post by marc on Oct 22, 2006 13:18:11 GMT -5
What are you talking about "I am sorry if I let any of you down"? You ran a marathon. Possibly the toughest endurance race there is. Lance Armstrong said that running the NYC marathon will be harder than doing the Tour De France. It is something only a few striders have ever done. That time given the conditions may make it one of the best times ran by a strider as well. I am speaking for myself and hopefully everyone when I say that you didn't let us down. In fact watching your training inspired me to put everything I have into my training. You encouraged us to do our best and even if this wasn't your best performance you still managed to finish it with an incredible time. Enjoy your time off Jaron. You deserve it.
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Post by QCS Admin on Oct 22, 2006 13:24:59 GMT -5
Couldn't of said it better Marc !!!
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Post by jimmy on Oct 22, 2006 13:53:34 GMT -5
congratulations on the marathon jaron. i agree with marc that you did not let us down. hope you enjoy your time off. let me know sometime when you are gonna staret back up again so we can get a few group runs in together
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Post by jamesk16 on Oct 22, 2006 15:14:34 GMT -5
Congrats!!! I don't think you let anyone down. I believe that you have gained the respect of many athletes. I know for a fact that you have inspired many young athletes to compete and push themselves to their limit and beyond. Look at all the cross country athletes that you have guided through out the years. I know that I appreciate it very much. To say that you are sorry for letting some down, I don't think so. Good luck in your future events. I know that everyone will be behind you.
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Post by scott on Oct 22, 2006 15:30:19 GMT -5
Jaron you could never let any of us down .... your are a great friend and you will have my respect for ever. I consider myself lucky to say that i ran with Jaron Hawkins ... even if it was in the dead of winter at 5:30 am. I know that you brought my running back to life and you are an inspiration to me and many runners from the area. Great job! What you did is amazing.
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Post by chris on Oct 22, 2006 16:56:33 GMT -5
Jaron, I don't really know how to put into words how proud I am of you. You did an amazing thing. You let nobody down at all. You really are an inspiration to me(I hope that i didn't sound to much like scott). I even put you down as one of my heroes on my myspace page (Marc is there....just ignore that). You are one of the few reasons that I got back off of my butt and started to run everyday. We are all very happy and proud of you, Jaron. Congrats! I love you man!
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