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Hi all! I just joined this group and I'm excited/crazy nervous for my first marathon. Mine is a local race on September 13 in St. Charles, MO called the Lewis & Clark Marathon.
I just finished my first 1/2 in May (Indy Mini with 35,000 runners) so this race will be much smaller but I expect it to be a TON of fun! Last year, hurricane Ike came through the St. Louis area on race day and completely washed out the race course. They had to shorten both the 1/2 and the full marathons to just 10 miles. This year they have a "Hurricane Guarantee" and you'll get your money back if it happens again!
Thanks for the question Shannon!
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My first will be the Fox Cities Marathon Sept 20, 2009. I have yet to register for some reason. I have run two 1/2 but never any further than that. I guess I want to make sure I can do this, but I'm not sure anyone really knows until they cross the line at the finish. I am enjoying the training so far, feeling positive. I guess its time to fill out that registration form.
Good luck to everyone else!
Gary
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I hoping to be ready to run the Hartford Marathon on October 10. I haven't registered yet..mostly cause I'm really nervous, but I'm sure everyone is for their first marathon. But I really can't wait to do it!
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Hi all,
I live in Australia but my first marathon is going to be the NY on Nov 1st.
I decided that if I was going to do one then I wanted to make it a pretty major one.'
Very excited about it now.
Going to do my first half in July in prep.
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in reply to what Christine said:I hoping to be ready to run the Hartford Marathon on October 10. I haven't registered yet..mostly cause I'm really nervous, but I'm sure everyone is for their first marathon. But I really can't wait to do it!
Nothing to be nervous about... Hartford was my 2nd Marathon last year and still my best time. Leaning towards doing the Marine Corp in October so I might do the Hartford Half this year and see if I can improve my time. Hartford is also my best time for the Half... Like the nice cool running temp...
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My first is going to be the Rock N Roll San Antonio marathon on November 15th.
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in reply to what Dan C. said:Nothing to be nervous about... Hartford was my 2nd Marathon last year and still my best time. Leaning towards doing the Marine Corp in October so I might do the Hartford Half this year and see if I can improve my time. Hartford is also my best... read more
Thanks those are encouraging words! How's the course for Hartford? Is it really hilly? If so I should probably be training more with hills, since I live on top of one shouldn't be too hard :)
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Good topic! I'm planning to do Disney 2010 for my first. Good luck to everyone training for their first marathons!
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I started training four weeks ago to run in the Philadelphia Marathon. I've never really run before and now that I'm 53 almost 54 I've decided to give it a try. It's been hard but I feel great when I finish a run. Then I go home and pass out.
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Denver Marathon 10/18/09. I'm up to 10 miles on my long run and doing 20+ miles a week now.
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My first marathon will be the Outer Banks Marathon on November 8, 2009. I can't wait!
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Mine will be the Akron Marathon in Ohio on September 26. This is my hometown so my family and friends will finally get to see me race!
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My first will be Chicago this coming Oct. Hoping the weather will be cooler this year!
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in reply to what Doug M. said:Hi all! I just joined this group and I'm excited/crazy nervous for my first marathon. Mine is a local race on September 13 in St. Charles, MO called the Lewis & Clark Marathon. I just finished my first 1/2 in May (Indy Mini with 35,000 ru... read more
Hey Doug, I live in Waterloo. I'm thinking about doing the L&C half before the Chicago Marathon. I just got a card in the mail from them and noticed the "Hurricane Guarantee" funny stuff. Do we live in Florida?
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Barcelona, Spain -- sufficiently motivating, I'd say -- on March 7, 2010. (8 months, 24 days, 17 hours from now.) Registered and booked a hotel before I found out there was a 6 hour time limit. Oh sh*t. :) Still moving forward, though. Booked flights yesterday. Now finding out if Spain requires visas...
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I'm mentally, if not literally, signed up for Triple Lakes in October (Greensboro, NC) and the Outer Banks Marathon (one guess where...) in November. I decided to do Triple Lakes, then found OBX, and it looks too fun to skip.
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I'm new to this forum and I'm glad I found this group-I just signed up for the Rock&Roll Las Vegas marathon in December. I, too, am scared and nervous, and excited. A marathon-what was I thinking?
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I am running in the Marine Corps Marathon on October 25 of this year. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time!
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Hello all. Just started training for my first marathon, White Rock Maraton, Dec 13th 2009. Training has been going really well, logged my longest run today, 9.3 miles in 1:11:23, so I'm totally excited to see how my longer runs will look like. My goal for the White Rock is to finish under 3:30, and so far, it's looking pretty promising. Good luck everyone.
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Marine Corp April 25, 2009. My first marathon. My goal is to finish. I would like to finish in under 5 hours and try for 4:47. That would be around the 11 minute pace I seem to be doing all my training runs at for this training program I am in.
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My first marathon is going to be the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, OH on September 19, 2009. I heard it's pretty hilly in the first 3 miles, but shouldn't be too bad after that. I'm pretty pumped especially since my training is going a lot better than I could have ever imagined.
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My first marathon is coming up in September 2009. I'll be running the Lewis & Clark marathon in St. Charles (St. Louis), Missouri. My goal is to run it in 4:20, right around a 10/mile pace. I'd love to go sub 4, but my training has been sketchy over the past few weeks due to an overuse injury. I went from long runs between 12-15 back down to 5. I'm planning to start ramping up the miles next month and hit a long run of 20 somewhere in mid August.
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I haven't registered yet, but I am planning on running the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon November 15th. I did the half last year, and it was awesome! I'm pretty psyched about doing a full marathon, and I'm overlapping marathon training with Tri training for an Open water Tri that is Sept 7th. I've never done open water before, so I'm just freaking myself all around these days. "Do one thing a day that scares you"
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Hey, me too! Good Luck!
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I'm running my first in October in Columbus, OH. I ran my first 1/2 in May & ran much better than expected. I'm hoping the same for the full, but this heat & humidity are kicking my rear the past couple of weeks, so I have my doubts!
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I'm running my first marathon on December 13th in the Honolulu Mararthon, Honolulu, Hawaii.
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BayState Marthon in Lowell, MA - October 18, 2009. This is supposed to be a very flat course. My goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Pretty high expectations for myself on my first marathon, but that's the goal!
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I will be running in San Antonio's Rock N Roll Marathon. From what I hear it's a pretty big event (around 3k). I'm very excited! From what I can see a lot of people are traveling here for the race, which is great! I feel lucky to live in a city with such a popular marathon. Maybe I'll see some of ya'll there! =D
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I am excited and also scared about my first marathon. It is in September in Utah. It is the Top of Utah marathon. I have done 3 half marathons so far, I have another in August, and then my full in Sept.
I am excited but so afraid. I had my longest run this past week, 15miles. It was good but it was long...I ran out of water and it was hot.
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It is great to have a goal. Keep training and you will achieve!
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I am running the Chicago Marathon on 10/11. I have done 4 half marathons, but this training cycle has been really tough. I am praying for better performances once the weather cools down (I live in Dallas).
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My first marathon will be the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon on October 18, 2009. I will be wearing Bib # 6972. This will be my first running event over 5k.
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Doing my first this November in Philadelphia. Very excited. Finished two halfs with my dad (one with disappointing success), but definitely looking forward to running this with him!
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My first marathon will take place in Medoc, France on September 12, 2009! Most of the runners have some kind of costumes on, so that will be a marathon to remember in several ways. I'm scared as hell, even though I've done one half-marathon in June, that wasn't a near-death-experience. Still - I'm scared!
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I am running the Philadelphia Marathon in November. I ran two half marathons last year, including the Philly Half in November 2008. Unfortunately, I get a severe hamstring tendonitis after that run and spent months in physical therapy. It has been a long, slow return to running, but I am determined to run the full marathon this year. I'm already starting to feel some tightness and soreness in my hamstring and I haven't run more than 7 miles at a time yet. I'm a little nervous about how it's going to go -- wish me luck!
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I just did my first marathon in Anchorage, Alaska on June 20, 2009. I was so excited! It was hard, but it was the best day! I'm a walker and the race was pretty walker-friendly!
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My first marathon will be in Long Beach, CA - Oct 11.
I will be running it with my sis, and hopefully fellow DMers. =)posted almost 3 years ago | Report
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Getting ready for the Columbus Marathon on October. First one and feeling like I'm on pace (for not knowing what it should feel like anyway). Have some good friends who have been teaching me the ropes.
Anyone else doing the Columbus Marathon? In about a week, start following #cbusmarathon on twitter for more info and updates from people in the race...
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in reply to what Tracy W. said:My first is going to be the Rock N Roll San Antonio marathon on November 15th.
Hi! I'm Nate. Saw your post on Rock N Roll in San An - heard this marathon is supposed to be a blast and a great view. What is the reg cost? Do you know? Just curious...
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My first full is going to be Disney 2010 as well! I'm so excited :)
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My First Full Marathon will be the Whistlestop Marathon in Ashland Wisconsin on Oct.9th 2009. I am a former Track and Cross Country Captain coming out of retirement. I recently re-connected with a High School friend/sprinter after 20 years who was so positive and convincing in her descriptions of her training for the Grandma's Full Marathon(08,09) that it motivated me to run again. I recently set a PR in the Rochester Mn Half Marathon of 1:43:52, and my Goal is to finish Sub 4 Hrs in the Full, either at Whistlestop or at Grandma's in june of 2010. Im in the later stages of a 17 week training program, and Im Registered and got my confirmation post card in the mail a month ago. The Money is PAID! Register People, nothing like your Money already put down to Motivate you! Plus being in shape again feels Great! :)
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in reply to what Gary V. said:My first will be the Fox Cities Marathon Sept 20, 2009. I have yet to register for some reason. I have run two 1/2 but never any further than that. I guess I want to make sure I can do this, but I'm not sure anyone really knows until they cross... read more
Gary you can do it! Just remember to "run your own race" don't get caught up in a "faster pack", do your Race Pace and just keep Cruising! Remember, even though you may feel great in the beggining you need to start out slow and ease into your pace in the first 3 miles. Be sure to walk the water stops and drink all the Powerade in both cups, but "it's not a Hotel". Consistant pacing in the first half of the race translates directly into minutes faster finish at the line. Just Finishing is a Huge accomplishment for anyone and it establishes a "bench mark" to shoot at for the following marathons. Have a Great Race! Be sure to let us know how it went for you.
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in reply to what Stephanie C. said:I'm running my first marathon on December 13th in the Honolulu Mararthon, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Hawaii in December! I'm SO JEALOUS!! Have a Great Race Steph!
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in reply to what Gary V. said:My first will be the Fox Cities Marathon Sept 20, 2009. I have yet to register for some reason. I have run two 1/2 but never any further than that. I guess I want to make sure I can do this, but I'm not sure anyone really knows until they cross... read more
The differance between a Jogger and a Runner is a Registration Form. Go for It!
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Niagara Falls International Marathon -- October 24, 2010. Will begin training plan on May 30th. Ran the Mardi Gras Rock and Roll half-marathon in New Orleans at the end of Feb. Just started running in November of 2009.
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My first marathon will be the Marine Corp Marathon in DC on October 31, 2010. I was lucky enough to get a spot and I'm both very scared and excited! :)
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My 1st will be The Carlsbad marathon along the southern California coast in San Diego in Jan. of 2011.I've been told it is a good 1st 26.2 because it is mostly flat with a few rolling hills and a constant refreshing ocean breeze. I was hoping to run the Rock N" Roll marathon here this June but I had a setback in my training due to a torn meniscus in my right knee. My body had to remind me that even though I felt like I could still train like I was 20 something, I had to tune my ear more closely to what my 40 something body was telling me. I've learned alot and I am really excited to keep pursuing this life goal of mine.
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I'm running my first 1/2 this coming September! Totally excited, but really scared! Any other first timers in doing the Chicago Half Marathon on 9/12/10?
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I am gunning for a marathon in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 24. I've run five halfs, so I hope I am ready!
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My first marathon is the Haulin' Aspens Marathon in Bend, Or. It is half forest service roads and half single track. I am looking forward to completing this challenge! Haulin' Aspens Marathon is limited to 500 runners with a 6 hour time cap.
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I'm running my first full in Philly at the Philadelphia Marathon on November 21st! Expecting it to be a blast just like my first 1/2.
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I'm running my first full marathon in Amsterdam in October. Managed to run the England Kilomathon in March so only another 10 miles to go on top of that! Just hope my knees can hold out for the distance or it is going to be a painful last few miles.
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My first will be the Twin Cities Marathon Oct. 3, 2010. I just ran my first half marathon (and first race of any kind in 30 years!) in Steamboat Springs on June 6. I'm really enjoying the training.
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I'm planning on running my first marathon on April 30, 2011 at the Illinois Marathon in Champaign-Urbana, IL. Ran my first 5K at that same event this year, and currently planning more mileage buildup events prior to this marathon.
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Just registered for the Quad Cities Marathon (Illinois/Iowa) Sept 26, 2010. I thought about Chicago, but decided on something smaller for my first marathon. I started running in September of 2009, and ran the IL Half marathon May1. This will be my 1st full marathon....Hopefully a great way to celebrate a year of running!
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I'll be running my first marathon in Baltimore in October. I just finished my first half last May and I another coming up in August. I figured having completed 2 half marathons would prepare me to take on the full 26.2
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Chicago Marathon in October will by my first whole. I have completed two half-maras in the past two years and am ready for the full challenge. Anyone else doing Chicago?
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I have registered for the Twin Cities Marathon on Oct. 3, 2010. I ran a half marathon last fall and another in May. I have decided to use Jeff Galloway's Run-walk-run method. On Sunday I ran my longest so far - 17 miles. I am excited, but apprehensive about the distance.
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My first marathon will be December 4th, 2010 at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon. I will also be running the Soaring Wings Half-Marathon in October as part of my training for the full. I will be using Hal Higdon's Novice 1 training schedule starting the first week of August.
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My first will be the Chicago Marathon in October. Looking forward to it but scared. I have run two Half's so this is the next progression and what better way than with 45000 other marathoners!
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When I started running seriously (last January) it was a bit late to train for the Spring marathons, and I started to get injured by progressing too fast.
Instead, I ran the Rutger's Unite Half two months ago, and it went well.
Now it's time to start ramping up for an extended (20 week) training schedule for Philla, since I don't want to flirt with injuries this time.posted almost 2 years ago | Report
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Chicago Marathon - 10/10/10! I see a few others doing it as well :-) .
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After 5 rejections in a row I now qualify for the 2011 London Marathon. Will be my first and only marathon !
Wanted to do London as I lived there for a while. Think my ageing body will only let me do the one, then back to triathlons, maybe a 70.3 as have done a few half marathons already.posted almost 2 years ago | Report
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Philly Marathon -- 11/21/10 -- 2 days before my birthday :D Finishing will be a great present for myself
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My first full Marathon will be in Richmond VA in November 2010. I signed up one year before the race and I started training in April... then got a knee injury in June :(
I still plan to recover and do the race. My goal is under 5hr even though it will be tough with the time lost to injury.
oh btw, I signed up for my second Marathon - Shamrock in Va Beach in March 2011... am I crazy? signed for a second one before completing the first? I guess I am :)posted almost 2 years ago | Report
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I'm running in the ING NYC Marathon with Team for Kids on November 7th, 2010! Just ran in the Bronx Half Marathon (1:54:20) this past weekend and am looking forward to November 7th!!!
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started running last May 2010. just had my First Half-marathon last sunday 8/22/2010 and had a great finish. planning to have my First UltraMarathon on 11/27/2010. i hope i can make it. though i only have a little training; but i will have my hearty Full marathon on Jan 9, 2011. i hope my ankles wont fail me. wishing me luck.
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I just signed up for the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach on March 20th.
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For now all I have is the date for my first 30K (Feb 6 @ Apeldoorn) run (did run 2 half marathons in Juli / August). After that I will pick out a date for my full marathon. So it will be somewhere 3 months after Feb-6, so that makes it somewhere in May.. lots of marathons during that time I reckon. I would like to run a small local one, but may travel towards Rotterdam or maybe Leiden.
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I'm running my first Marathon in Athens at 31/10/2010. Good luck to all and keep running!!!
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Journeys Marathon - Eagle River, WI 5/14/11.
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Hi everyone
My first Marathon will be this April (2011) in Brighton, then I hope to run the Osaka Marathon in Japan during the autumn.Look forward to sharing motivation with everyone.
Stop my and befriend me on DM and if you fancy check out my blog which will follow my glorious attempts to get that first marathon under the belt: http://www.runlikeyoustoleit.co.ukThanks
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Denver Rock and Roll on Oct. 9!
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I registered for all of my Spring races yesterday!!
My first marathon will be the Bob Potts marathon in York, PA in May.After a rough long run last weekend I had an excellent 16 mile training run today and feel like a super hero!
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Hello :)
Having done some running 4 years ago, culminating in the great north run half-marathon, I then ceased running for a while...
Back in September I finally got my acceptance letter for the London Marathon, after 4 years of trying, so I'll be running my first marathon in London on 22nd April this year.At the mo I'm pretty apprehensive, but am sticking closely to my training schedule and managing to get through it all. I've just about got over the fear that I might be finishing as they pack up the course around me... and hope to be able to keep running for the whole course rather than use a run/walk strategy. (Tho I'm realistic enough to appreciate that things may not go perfectly on the day, so need to be flexible on my race plan).
Any advice and tips would be gratefully received :)
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I am running the Rock and Roll Savannah in November.
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