Comments on: Auckland Marathon 2009 Race Report

By: lose weight

lose weight — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:54:22 +0000

An extremly belated congrats on marathon #2! Sounds like it was a tough, memorable experience. Way to finish!

By: Water to loss weight

Water to loss weight — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:38:51 +0000

Did you say that there are pod casts to go with the running program ?

By: bogman

bogman — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:03:38 +0000

You look amazingly cheerful in picture 1. considering your bowel problem. The guy behind you doesn’t though, he’s obviously down wind from you LOL!

By: Badger

Badger — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:51:45 +0000

It’s a great achievement, i must admit having people there to really cheer you on is great, it really puts the wind back into your sails.
.-= Badger´s last blog ..2010 London Marathon – Run for Oxfam, and for yourself… =-.

By: Jerr

Jerr — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:03:09 +0000

Completing a marathon is one of the best achievements you can feel…I did one about 10 years ago and would love to try and train for one again …
.-= Jerr´s last blog ..After All a Great Weekend… =-.

By: FitFunk

FitFunk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:11 +0000

Andrew, congrats on finishing the marathon – what a massive accomplishment! I have to say you look so athletic and healthy in your recent photos. And I appreciate your comments on other blogs I follow. Cheers from NYC!
.-= FitFunk´s last blog ..First Weigh-in 6 lbs, 13 ounces…How Did I Get Here? =-.

By: Aaron Cunningham

Aaron Cunningham — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:03:42 +0000

An extremly belated congrats on marathon #2! Sounds like it was a tough, memorable experience. Way to finish!
.-= Aaron Cunningham´s last blog ..11/5 Tempo Run =-.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:46:11 +0000

Hard luck on the run – but well done on getting around despite the setbacks. You’ll be back in 2010 with a PB – I’m sure of it.
.-= Chris´s last blog ..The run-up to the NYC marathon =-.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:31:07 +0000

I didn’t bother with hanging with the pace group but rather I just used my digital watch and checked it against the km signs along the course. The mental arithmetic is also a useful diversion.

Running with a pacer might help you get in the right rhythm or if you like running in a group?
.-= Aaron´s last blog ..Some Photos =-.

By: El Runner

El Runner — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:13:08 +0000

So what’s the next event, Andrew? And the next time goal?

If the idea of inaccurate pace makers puts you off, you can wear a pace band that gives times at every km and 5 km split. Pace makers also wear these to keep the pace, but pace makers are human and may not always give the best results.

By: shauna

shauna — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:39:46 +0000

Wow that sounds tough… well done on making it to the end!
.-= shauna´s last blog ..Happy Halloween! =-.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:33:37 +0000

Congrats on your secoond marathon. Sounds like it was a tough day but you hung there to the end.
.-= Bruce´s last blog ..Jack Lovelock – Athlete and Doctor =-.

By: sandra clark

sandra clark — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:19:42 +0000

I’m so impressed Andrew, and love the photos. I don’t even have to tell you how proud my Mum & Dad would be of you and what you have achieved.
You have made yourself a very good life and a gorgeous little family! xxx

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:17:38 +0000

That is SO COOL !!! Hat off to you for getting the job done. it is not the time you did but your valiant effort you have made to cross the line. This is remarkable. Congratulations dude !!!

I hope to run in Auckland Marathon in my lifetime !!!

Again, Congratulations *high five*
.-= Ted´s last blog ..Photographic Sunday Run! =-.

By: Tim Wilson

Tim Wilson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:22:42 +0000

Congrats on powering through amid the issues! I am irritated with the pacer – and I am half a world away! That is just wrong! The whole idea of a pacer is to give a consistent runner to follow. That being said I found out that my first marathon won’t have any pacers….. not sure if I am ok with that yet or not….

Nice pics! You look very happy while running, and even more happy later with the nice medal!

Just call me jealous again – what an awesome place for a marathon!

Here’s to your next one!
.-= Tim Wilson´s last blog ..It’s Officially Taper Time! =-.

By: Toni

Toni — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:04:00 +0000

Congratulations Andrew – an awesome achievement! Believe it or not, despite the portaloo stops and no doubt some pain along the way, I am hugely jealous!
Keep enjoying your running… I am amping to get back into it.

By: Scott Keeps Running

Scott Keeps Running — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:24:36 +0000

Congrats! If the second halves of marathons were easy then everyone would want to do it. Keep running.

By: catherine

catherine — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:01:37 +0000

hey Andrew…funny thing is i was also going out too fast…(2.03 first half) and i cant remember when..but i saw the 4.15 guy..i remember him passing me but he didnt seem to have any ‘buddies’…maybe everyone let him do his own thing..
congrats on your second marathon…it’s such a fantastic journey…portaloos and all!!! Im hooked actually and vow to be back next year….
.-= catherine´s last blog ..no longer a marathon virgin…. =-.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:38:31 +0000

Congratulations
Sorry to hear about your second half, but you still made it through in a great time!
Thanks for posting that video, setting the two alarms saved me as my regular one didn’t go off!
Thanks too for the Revive tip, I’m off to get some food

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:47 +0000

Well done! The Auckland pacers are abysmal. I have never followed them, but every single one I’ve observed has been all over the place. Like the 2 hour half pacer who was running 5:00ks aruond the tank farm when I was going past. Appalling!!
.-= Kate´s last blog ..Not too bad…but not too good either =-.