Comments on: Chores http://www.girlinmotion.com/chores A Running Odyssey Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:36:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jim E http://www.girlinmotion.com/chores#comment-1549 Jim E Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:27:46 +0000 http://www.GirlinMotion.com/?p=881#comment-1549 It's a different course (mostly) from the S.F. marathon that I ran. It's not quite as hilly, but it's not flat either. Maybe someone like Deena Kastor could do it in 2:30 or close to it. So yeah, not much of an elite field if none of them could break 3:00 It’s a different course (mostly) from the S.F. marathon that I ran. It’s not quite as hilly, but it’s not flat either. Maybe someone like Deena Kastor could do it in 2:30 or close to it. So yeah, not much of an elite field if none of them could break 3:00

]]> By: Flo http://www.girlinmotion.com/chores#comment-1548 Flo Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:56:34 +0000 http://www.GirlinMotion.com/?p=881#comment-1548 Yeah, it's some justice. Doggie Poo noted that yesterday (A winner, as opposed to THE winner) on the RW thread, when someone emailed the Race Director saying "look at what people are saying at RW" and got this in response: <em>Hello, Nike is announcing today that it recognizes Arien O'Connell as a winner in last weekend’s Nike Women’s Marathon with the fastest chip time, completing the full race in 2:55:11. She shattered her previous time and achieved an amazing accomplishment. Arien will receive the same recognition and prize, including a Tiffany bowl, the full marathon elite group winner received. Arien was unfortunately not immediately recognized as a race winner because she did not start the race with the elite running group, which is required by USATF standards. Because of their earlier start time, the runners in the elite group had no knowledge of the outstanding race Arien was running and could not adjust their strategies accordingly. Learning from the unique experience in this year’s race, Nike has decided today to eliminate the elite running group from future Nike Women's Marathons. Next year, all runners will run in the same group and all will be eligible to win. Nike has a proven track record of supporting athletes and we’re proud to be able to honor Arien and other athletes who surpass their goals and achieve great accomplishments. Sincerely, Nike+ / Nike Running</em> Yeah, it’s some justice. Doggie Poo noted that yesterday (A winner, as opposed to THE winner) on the RW thread, when someone emailed the Race Director saying “look at what people are saying at RW” and got this in response:

Hello,

Nike is announcing today that it recognizes Arien O’Connell as a winner
in last weekend’s Nike Women’s Marathon with the fastest chip
time, completing the full race in 2:55:11. She shattered her previous time
and achieved an amazing accomplishment.

Arien will receive the same recognition and prize, including a Tiffany
bowl, the full marathon elite group winner received. Arien was
unfortunately not immediately recognized as a race winner because she did not
start the race with the elite running group, which is required by USATF
standards. Because of their earlier start time, the runners in the
elite group had no knowledge of the outstanding race Arien was running and
could not adjust their strategies accordingly.

Learning from the unique experience in this year’s race, Nike has
decided today to eliminate the elite running group from future Nike
Women’s Marathons. Next year, all runners will run in the same group and all
will be eligible to win.

Nike has a proven track record of supporting athletes and we’re proud
to be able to honor Arien and other athletes who surpass their goals
and achieve great accomplishments.

Sincerely,

Nike+ / Nike Running

]]> By: Jim E http://www.girlinmotion.com/chores#comment-1547 Jim E Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:53:43 +0000 http://www.GirlinMotion.com/?p=881#comment-1547 Some fresh news today about Arien O'Connell, who sort-of-won the Nike Women's marathon. Nike's sending her a trophy, and announced that there will not be an elite start next year. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/23/MNCI13MDH0.DTL Some fresh news today about Arien O’Connell, who sort-of-won the Nike Women’s marathon. Nike’s sending her a trophy, and announced that there will not be an elite start next year.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/23/MNCI13MDH0.DTL

]]> By: Flo http://www.girlinmotion.com/chores#comment-1543 Flo Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:00:07 +0000 http://www.GirlinMotion.com/?p=881#comment-1543 Yeah, I saved myself a few hundred bucks by doing it myself, so it was worth it (fun, too). Meanwhile, I just got back from the inspection...$360. When will an inspection cost $49.99 as advertised? Never, I guess. Yeah, I saved myself a few hundred bucks by doing it myself, so it was worth it (fun, too).

Meanwhile, I just got back from the inspection…$360. When will an inspection cost $49.99 as advertised? Never, I guess.

]]> By: Dave http://www.girlinmotion.com/chores#comment-1541 Dave Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:22:37 +0000 http://www.GirlinMotion.com/?p=881#comment-1541 You fixed your own car? I thought that stuff ended in the 80's before electronic crap. I use to work on my cars when I was younger, but wouldn't dare touch em now! Boy, I am glad I don't have to deal with those inspections here in good ole TN.. You fixed your own car? I thought that stuff ended in the 80′s before electronic crap. I use to work on my cars when I was younger, but wouldn’t dare touch em now! Boy, I am glad I don’t have to deal with those inspections here in good ole TN..

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