tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post3745407997062472986..comments2023-10-02T22:30:35.159-05:00Comments on Chris' Ultra Blog: Predict My Illinois Marathon FinishChris Ⓥhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14415854268293709962noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-68153660912200659722014-04-18T15:08:10.989-05:002014-04-18T15:08:10.989-05:00OK, Jeff I now have renewed optimism. Maybe I'...OK, Jeff I now have renewed optimism. Maybe I'll BQ on this marathon!!! Is that Kenyan stuff true? Just call me the white Kenyan!Chris Ⓥhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415854268293709962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-67158899477157704212014-04-18T11:26:43.488-05:002014-04-18T11:26:43.488-05:00Kenyans run dirt roads all the time and dirt track...Kenyans run dirt roads all the time and dirt tracks. Then they run even faster on a road, so you not running on roads should make no difference if you've trained on grass/dirt paths/trails.<br /><br />jeff (with that, maybe I'll change my prediction to 4:01, but only if the temps are less than 60 degrees)jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-81258966129717102542014-04-17T16:18:08.156-05:002014-04-17T16:18:08.156-05:00I think so too Ed. Jeff Riddle thinks I'll run...I think so too Ed. Jeff Riddle thinks I'll run slower. Clinton showed me I have the stamina, maybe not the speed yet. Roads worry me...a lot! I do very little road running. Chris Ⓥhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415854268293709962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022566277176976821.post-44954208659685911442014-04-17T14:14:51.712-05:002014-04-17T14:14:51.712-05:00That's a pretty bold move to go from trails to...That's a pretty bold move to go from trails to roads so quickly -- I hope you have enough road miles in for a smooth transition! <br /><br />I believe you'll be around #1 (and close to your 2 lap Clinton Lake time theory). <br /><br />Good Luck.<br /><br /> <br /><br />edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547250951360169480noreply@blogger.com