Great recap, Greg! And tremendous job of running YOUR race! Well done!

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Nice report Greg. I am amazed that you remembered my comment. I knew Vaughn would be a good place to provide support as it was late in the race. I did some research on Joe as well and also found out that he is quite the triathlete. Besides, he is 10 years younger then you as well. I can tell you that it was fun to be able to cheer you on in so many places. One advantage of knowing the area really well. Congrats on the great performance and I would take a 2:52 any day.

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

Great report, Greg! Thanks for sharing all 26.2 with us!

8 months ago • Like

Thanks for sharing a tremendous race and a great report!

8 months ago • Like

Great race report, Greg! It was a pleasure to read.

8 months ago • Like

Great race report!

8 months ago • Like

Amazing report, Greg! I'm always impressed when someone can account a race like this, when I finished Cleveland last year all I could really remember was "wow, that was a long time to run." Hopefully I'll remember Columbus better!

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

Nice race Greg! Awesome race report!

8 months ago • Like

Wow! Is it too late for an epilogue to the book?? Great recap that is full of great lessons & advice. Thanks for (always) sharing. Congrats again Greg!

8 months ago • Like • 3 people

Loved the recap and the photos! You did great. PS..Does anyone really count the number of runners they pass out loud? lol... Enjoy your break and your beer! Both are well deserved. Cheers.

8 months ago • Like

Greg...great race report. I'm amazed that you are able to mentally slow down and record the race as you're blistering by at the pace that you ran....

8 months ago • Like

Great job; great recap. Couldn't be happier for your 2:52 PR!

8 months ago • Like

Fantastic race and wonderful play-by-play report Greg! I just love the detail and lessons in your write-up. Thanks for sharing and congrats again on a SWEET PR! Enjoy the suds...you earned 'em!

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

I can't even think as fast as you run! WOW! I am in awe of your performance. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey with us!

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

Great race Greg, well done report as well!

8 months ago • Like

Great job - congrats on the PR!

8 months ago • Like

I really enjoyed reading this. Great reminder to always run your own race. I sent this to some friends who can learn from it :)

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

Good showing, Greg. Congratulations on a PR. It also shows you're capable of more.

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

Great writeup and lessons contained therein. Fantastic race strategy.

8 months ago • Like

Thanks for sharing the report, Greg. You ran a very smart race - chasing Joe would have spelled disaster - after executing a great training regimen and have a nifty BIG PR as a result.

8 months ago • Like

What a great write-up of a really great race. Sounds like you ran a perfect race, just with equally perfect competition. Congratulations.

8 months ago • Like

That was a very inspiring read. I particularly like the way you describe not getting sucked into a dual with a faster runner and staying focused on your own race. Now enjoy that beer!

8 months ago • Like

Loved the writeup, Greg. Outstanding race!

8 months ago • Like

Phenomenal writeup and fantastic performance on your marathon Greg. I can't imagine running that fast for 26.2 miles, yikes!! You are an inspiration and a teacher to many of us, thanks for the great work on your blog and sharing your hard earned wisdom.

8 months ago • Like

Very inspiring and very well written report Greg.

8 months ago • Like

Great race report, Greg.

8 months ago • Like

Nice write up! You ran a really smart race, congrats on a great PR!

8 months ago • Like

Wow what a great write up Greg!!! Your spits were amazingly consistent too! I LOVE that you stuck to your race and were able to get a sweet PR because of it, HUGE congrats to you Greg! You are so strong physically and mentally, way to go!!

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

really enjoyed reading about your adventure. fine racing indeed and smoking new PR. great job on 2nd place and adding another triumph to your marathon resume.

8 months ago • Like

Congrats on your PR while running your race! Great recap and I hope you enjoy your break!

8 months ago • Like

Loved reading your race recap! Pretty amazing race you had!

8 months ago • Like

This was great reading, Greg. Thanks for posting. I read it just before my run this afternoon and kept thinking to myself, "Greg ran faster than this for 26.2!" Great motivation.

8 months ago • Like

Excellent recap! I have followed your recovery from last Spring and was pleased to see you bring it all together. Where many would have hung up their hopes of ever getting it back YOU refocused and set new goals and met them. Your determination and "relaxed" racing style will no doubt motivate many runners in the days to come. Great to see you in action!

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

Was Mr 3:00 the younger kid wearing a red Chardon shirt? He ended up losing a ton of time by mile 19. He was in 2nd when I first saw you and the guy in the compression socks had to be Vince as I know he runs in them.

8 months ago • Like

Congratulations and thanks for a great, inspiring report !

8 months ago • Like

Thank you so much everyone - @David, yes, you have them both right. After tearing out at a 2:50 pace, Mr. 3:00 finished in a 3:04. Couldn't have been a fun second half.

8 months ago • Like

I love your shoes!

8 months ago • Like

Thanks Erin - to be clear, those are the "Comets", not the "Panthers/Dawgs". Or maybe I shouldn't mention the Dawgs right now...

8 months ago • Like • 1 person

Great race recap! Besides being an excellent runner, you're also a pretty great writer too!

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Wow! Another amazing performance, Greg! Congrats on your placing and the PR! I thought about you after I crossed the line in Chicago: "I bet Greg is crossing about now too. It looks like all I needed to finish a race at the same time with him is an hour time-zone difference." ;)

8 months ago • Like

Thanks for sharing the report, Greg! And congrats again on the fantastic race!

8 months ago • Like

I read your report very well written congrats on a great race!

7 months ago • Like

Wanted some downtime before I read though this. Great recap as always. You definitely have a way of drawing people in with your writing style. I end up feeling like I am in the midst of the race. I think lesson #3 about staying relaxed, patient & positive in both training and the race to achieve consistency is my favorite.
Hope the recovery time helps to rejuvenate and reinvigorate. Hell of a job well done. Now please have a beer.

7 months ago • Like • 1 person

Very nice, Greg. Inspirational for my NYC race coming up. If you have a second and have thoughts on the question I posed here: http://www.dailymile.com/people/mholmes/entries/18512801 I'd be curious to hear what you think.

7 months ago • Like

Nice write up and race. Smart running and shiny new PR!!

7 months ago • Like

Congrats on running your race, which turned out awesome ;)!

7 months ago • Like

Fantastic report Greg, really enjoyable reading and -- as usual -- packed with wisdom. Congrats again on the PR but importantly on getting out there again and delivering a fantastic race. Just brilliant. :)

7 months ago • Like

Awesome race report, Greg! congrats on your PR and 2nd place! I have no doubt you will be back to reclaim your title next year.

7 months ago • Like

Nice shot mate!

7 months ago • Like