Race results are in

[jroche5998]

From the exercise forum:

Well the results are in.

What a great time, I had so much fun. It was blistering hot and humid. There were water stations which I did use, just a sip then dump over the neck, and people were out with hoses spraying water to run through.

I finished with a time of 48:05, I passed about 20 runners on the home kick and snuck ahead of two right at the line. I finished 274th overall in a field of over 600 runners, I'm not sure exactly how many. And I finished 101st in the 18-39 open (male) division.

So I wanted to finish under 50 minutes (I did) and I wanted to finish in the top two thirds (I finished in the top half). So I'm prettty stoked right now.

Now I gotta find some more races to run.

[Jackie Blue]

Congratulations on such a feat! You made YOUR goal in the race, which counts for more than anything in my book.

Great job!

[cleochatra]

Way to go, Jim! BTW, you're looking incredible!

[Mary-chan]

That's really amazing.. WOW! I can't imagine ever doing something like that... That is just amazing, great job!!!!!!! :icondance

[Katlam]

It was bloody miserable hot & humid around here and I didn't even want to walk around it in let alone run. You so ROCK Jim! Congrats on a well planned and well deserved finish!

Kathy

[jroche5998]

I almost forgot. During the race I was talking to some other runners. A guy was complaining about the heat. I said imagine how I feel hauling 289 pounds. He was amazed. He said,"and you're running 9 minute splits, that's awesome". Then I explained I was hauling 348 pounds. The some girl was like, "how much". Then we were talking about how I lost it. I said, "Atkins and this (running)". She said I should try low calorie, at which point I explained that Atkins is low calorie, you just don't count them. And how the appetite suppressant side effect of ketosis keeps your calories low. And how I eat more veggies than I ever have. And how I erased 11 years of a 15 year weight gain in one year. They were pretty impressed, wanted to know what my goal was and such. It was so cool.

[lostandfound]

Jim!! YAY for you...what a wonderful story. I would croak out in this humid heat! You are my hero. I'm so proud of you.
You rock my friend!!

Hugs, Tammy

[cruiser gal]

Congrats Jim, that's awesome!!! How bout the Boston Marathon :yes

[jroche5998]

Congrats Jim, that's awesome!!! How bout the Boston Marathon :yes

It has already crossed my mind. But it would be very difficult to actually qualify (which is required for Boston). I would have to qualify in another marathon with a time better than 3:18. But a corporate sponsorship is possible, that's the easiest way to get a number for Boston.

We'll see.

[Deflating Diva]

Did you get photos? I sure would love to see the look on your face as you crossed the line.
Deflating Diva

[jroche5998]

Sorry, Diva, no photos. I know you just want to see a pic in my compression shorts. Tsk, tsk.

[dreamof145]

Wow, running races, recruiting people and still having a wonderful time!! Congratulations. You did awesome and you look great!

[Laurenfra]

Jim,
Congrats on a job well done! I say go for Boston!
Great new pic.

[Deflating Diva]

Sorry, Diva, no photos. I know you just want to see a pic in my compression shorts. Tsk, tsk.

Dang it Jim give a girl a peek... :sadblinky

[Yoly1001]

Congratulations...wow what an accomplishment. We are all so happy for your increadible success.