tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post1089807424128992277..comments2014-02-24T21:17:30.951-06:00Comments on Zab's Marathon Blog: The 2009 Chicago Marathonscreaminzabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08519702001471982826noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-44623945594351786852010-10-05T04:44:49.149-05:002010-10-05T04:44:49.149-05:00This is such an awesome post! I really like it, ha...This is such an awesome post! I really like it, had fin reading it! More power!brooks addictionhttp://www.zbsports.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-69870004143222074652010-09-06T13:13:18.973-05:002010-09-06T13:13:18.973-05:00Thanks for posting this. I ran in that race also....Thanks for posting this. I ran in that race also. It was my first marathon and I finished at 3:39:05. <br /><br />I took some time off afterwards and am now training again for another marathon with the goal of qualifying for Boston. I need to beat 3:30 to do it. <br /><br />Your improvement is inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-12676617760370879982010-03-16T14:59:04.668-05:002010-03-16T14:59:04.668-05:00inspiring!inspiring!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051001544778172019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-3943202604387932262009-12-01T20:47:15.446-06:002009-12-01T20:47:15.446-06:00great race! so consistent. solid training paying...great race! so consistent. solid training paying off big time. where do you plan on doing most of your Boston Training this winter? I am in the suburbs, I am going to do a lot at the Morton Arboretum. They plow the streets, and it is really hill.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-33967865587302051762009-11-03T16:32:54.683-06:002009-11-03T16:32:54.683-06:00Great job, and very eloquently written. This is t...Great job, and very eloquently written. This is the kind of thing I love to read. Chicago was my first marathon, and many of the things you mentioned about your original training program were true for me too. Seeing how you've been able to make such amazing improvements over the last year is very encouraging and gives me hope that if I can stick to a real program (I'm also going to try the Pfitz plan) that I might see some gains too. Congratulations again. Very impressive.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16784397713427369863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-16139414862799023102009-10-21T14:17:50.407-05:002009-10-21T14:17:50.407-05:00Great race report and congratulations on the BQ. ...Great race report and congratulations on the BQ. You've worked hard and totally earned it.Morrisseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645504720149669247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-74799929238573031432009-10-20T11:41:57.443-05:002009-10-20T11:41:57.443-05:00Zab - I finally got to this masterpiece. Awesome!...Zab - I finally got to this masterpiece. Awesome! I think I was about to cry myself when Tiffany sprinted to you. You busted your butt for this and truly deserved the 3:05. You are certainly a motivation and inspiration to our 3:20 thread. congratulations on a perfectly run race and and equally impressive report! <br /><br />SteveSteve Berroneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03045820298406768977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-77341589620504041812009-10-17T14:46:27.897-05:002009-10-17T14:46:27.897-05:00Outstanding race report. Really enjoyed reading i...Outstanding race report. Really enjoyed reading it. I can only dream of a 3:05 right now.Crazy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357853581316149586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-10051093024747402012009-10-16T16:08:32.334-05:002009-10-16T16:08:32.334-05:00EPIC. I am so happy for you!EPIC. I am so happy for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943135672106729082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-19987991620448363692009-10-15T23:33:18.650-05:002009-10-15T23:33:18.650-05:00Thank you all very much for reading and commenting...Thank you all very much for reading and commenting on my race report. It's very cool knowing that there are people out there who are at least briefly interested in listening to me ramble for a few minutes. Several minutes is probably more accurate. Thanks again and I really appreciate the support and the kind words.<br /><br />Paulscreaminzabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519702001471982826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-38577247849249135422009-10-14T19:17:44.256-05:002009-10-14T19:17:44.256-05:00Incredible report, I am with ESG, moved to tear an...Incredible report, I am with ESG, moved to tear and smile. Well doneDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366991813503337871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-2633350865735191602009-10-14T13:37:23.525-05:002009-10-14T13:37:23.525-05:00It was the final photo of your family and friends ...It was the final photo of your family and friends who were there to support you that gave me chills.<br /><br />Congrats on a solid and well run race.<br />-AtlanticWatermanJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12560933576429905612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-48514406198919392182009-10-14T12:00:21.060-05:002009-10-14T12:00:21.060-05:00What a great race and report. A true inspiration t...What a great race and report. A true inspiration that we can achieve great things if we put our mind to it, believe in ourselves and work hard. I can’t wait to run with you at “The Boston”. Congratulations.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125192001092010640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-53098009649575111032009-10-14T10:14:35.365-05:002009-10-14T10:14:35.365-05:00After watching your splits come across my computer...After watching your splits come across my computer screen Sunday morning I was in awe (while Runthruit is wondering what the hell you were doing). <br />The RR is one every runner needs to read, and we should all use it to inspire us to keep going. The perfect race experience is out there (it may take 7 marathons), but you really proved that it could happen.<br /><br />Congrats, and if you could release just a little of that good will to Columbus this weekend for Runthruit I would be a very grateful wife (or at least save my hair from falling out).Stevi N. Honakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809915582507087735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-30675396935278248602009-10-14T09:33:47.708-05:002009-10-14T09:33:47.708-05:00So awesome Paul. I hate running personally but SO ...So awesome Paul. I hate running personally but SO love reading about yours!! You really kicked ass! I'm teared up reading it- great post!!Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05359740223112435408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-78257923706982403182009-10-14T08:46:22.264-05:002009-10-14T08:46:22.264-05:00Wow, great race summary. Congrats! You have prov...Wow, great race summary. Congrats! You have proved that with hard work determination you can accomplish anything. Good luck in Boston!MelFan23https://www.blogger.com/profile/14497775996647599394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-51310135279131552292009-10-14T08:24:34.089-05:002009-10-14T08:24:34.089-05:00Wow, it was a weeper. I just love this report, it...Wow, it was a weeper. I just love this report, it's like candy and booze all rolled into one. Your growth is so amazing, it's inspiring to the nth degree. And talk about The Perfect Race. Everything was in alignment for you that day, but only because you made it be so, all your hard work and dedication coming to a head when it mattered. <br /><br />There's some great takeaway with this report, your comment about burning the Zab sign when you thought you'd sworn off marathons is something I'm going to remember for when things get rough. There's always a chance to be a Comeback Kid and then some.<br /><br />Congratulations!!!!Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-21302554665350061172009-10-14T07:55:48.134-05:002009-10-14T07:55:48.134-05:00Incredible training, incredible run and incredible...Incredible training, incredible run and incredible report. This is so cool! LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-12033279968529052562009-10-14T07:19:48.458-05:002009-10-14T07:19:48.458-05:00If anybody asks me again, "Why do you train f...If anybody asks me again, "Why do you train for the marathon...or why do run so much?" I will email them a link of this report. This is what it's all about. You put in the work, and everything came together for you on the big day. I am so happy for you Paul (GB). I can't wait to see what you do in Boston, but before that, just bask in the glory of what you just accomplished a little more.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02966202101210434784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-65744038483639088732009-10-14T06:02:20.929-05:002009-10-14T06:02:20.929-05:00Wow Paul!! I think I may have mentioned to you tha...Wow Paul!! I think I may have mentioned to you that I was more excited about your race than I was for my own, and that you were bound to have an incredible race. Sure enough, you delivered on what you set out to do and THEN SOME!! Amazing--I couldn't be happier for you. <br /><br />Congratulations on this huge moment and achievement. You have a whole lot of us who are extremely proud of you, buddy!! <br /><br />Now we need to figure out how to get ready for those hills.The Puerto Rican Kenyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806727721748444970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-5606444282302096972009-10-14T05:28:35.194-05:002009-10-14T05:28:35.194-05:00Goose bumps, chills and even a little bit of teari...Goose bumps, chills and even a little bit of tearing up in the eyes . . . what an experience to have shared (a bit) with you. It was worth waiting a year to read this report. Way to do basically everything right.<br /><br />Can't wait to see you in Boston (and BS?).<br /><br />-RonRon Abramsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031698331400719039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539743274610335615.post-20453035653138026802009-10-13T23:23:52.105-05:002009-10-13T23:23:52.105-05:00awesome race and great report - brilliant pacing a...awesome race and great report - brilliant pacing and a very cool negative split (there were only 200 of them in the top 1000 this year)<br /><br />you really earned that BQ!Alan Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263544804695679127noreply@blogger.com