[keriksen]

Nice job on your race <b>Ramsey</b>! I'm sorry you didn't get more well-deserved down-time afterwards.<br><br>
Can someone in the know explain to me what an USATF "age group guideline" time is? Obviously, it's some kind of time standard, but a standard for what level of competition?

 

[theia]

<b>Coach</b>, AWESOME new sig line!!!!!!

 

[mistersoul]

Thanks, Marathon is December 9th.

 

[keriksen]

Deena Kastor and Katie McGregor were 1-2 in today's Tufts 10K. There's a talented field!<br><br><span style="font-size:xx-small;"><span style="color:#C0C0C0;">Katie McGregor....mmmm.....</span></span>

 

[theia]

Pssst! Maureen's race report is up! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">

 

[mandaroo]

it has to be the kids. i remain convinced. crock. crock. crock. and please understand how much i REALLY like you...this leaves you (nd your gatoraid-less boys) open for zingers...and it KILLS me to let them go. KILLS me.... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

[coacht]

Aww crap. I forgot to give you proper kudos in my first post. This 30k performance should erase all the doubts that you were having as to whether you could do the full marathon. Great job <b>Ramsey</b>.

 

[Brandy]

no, I don't know him. I have seen him a couple of times around the lakes but I don't know him personally. I am not the girl in the photo...I wish I looked like that!

 

[mandaroo]

HA!!!! I hope not. My last one was neither cute nor cool....

 

[Auntie Moe]

An older woman in the race asked me what the handicap is for women 60 and older...they give them some time I guess...so that's probably what you're talking about. She thought it was 3 mins. I don't know...frankly I was peeved she was asking me...do I REALLY look like I'm even CLOSE to 60??????<br><br>
I posted a <a href="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/showthread.php?p=272709#post272709" target="_blank">race report</a>. <b>Theia</b>, my time isn't great...just ok for me.

 

[mandaroo]

i have that. i never heard that. in fact i almost kissed my doc once when she said, "ahhh...a nice slow runners heart beat."

 

[McTortle]

I'm also liking the new avatar. . .<br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

[equinox marathon 43]

Hey <b>Moe</b>!<br><br>
Congrats on your run today! Great job!

 

[keriksen]

Ain't the kids. Just sayin'.

 

[mandaroo]

weird.

 

[2oh]

Just because we went to baby class a few weeks ago do I have any clue about this...<br>
Here's my not-so-schnientific answer:<br>
Yes, you're right, it varies. They can vary the dose and variety of chemistry they introduce (pitocin, cytotec, etc). Some hospitals have chosen chemistry sets they like to use.<br>
It varies on how 'ready' the cervix is, how thin the uterus has become, etc. It can last minutes, it can last hours. Getting the dose right is tricky and can cause heavy contractions. If they induce and it doesn't work, they usually move to a c-section - not sure how long they'll usually wait though.<br>
The anesthesiologist who gave us the talk (obviuosly) was confident in his/their ability - it's a pretty proven technology. They induce if the baby is too big, if they believe the placenta is or will decline in it's ability to deliver the needed nutrients or if some time has passed since the water broke (which could lead to infection). Hope that helped. Sorry if this is TMI.

 

[Auntie Moe]

You're just lucky (and so is Mat.)

 

[keriksen]

I think <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200703/loh-libido" target="_blank">this article on libido</a> refers to women older than their 30's, but it's depressing as hell. Not sure if you need a subscription to read it...

 

[mistersoul]

That's absolutely true and I forgot to mention it. That was my huge ralization after the race. If I get my nutrition right, train and stay healthy, I should be able to handle the Marathon no problem.<br>
Thanks <b>T<br><br></b>

 

[mandaroo]

that is the most ridiculous crock of shit i've ever read....and she is nowhere near as funny as she thinks she is.