NYC Marathon 2008 - Wrap Up

This picture sums up perfectly the marathon for me. I had a blast. Didn't worry about my time, just concentrated on having a great time. People yelled my name and showed the Phillies lots of love. It was a great experience.
I went out nice and easy and as a result didn't suffer too much during the run. I had a blister on a toe blow out around mile 23 but that was only painful for short while. Other than that everything was fine. Looking at my splits later I realized I actually got faster from mile 21 on, each mile being faster than the previous. That not only surprised me but has energized me to get back in shape and do this again. I can't wait...


Postscript - it turns out I ran the NY Marathon with not one but two hernias. The legend grows.....

2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 03:52:05 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35 15km 1:39:53 10:42 20km 2:17:07 11:02 Half-Marathon 2:25:41 11:06 25km 3:02:11 11:43 Mile 16 3:10:21 11:53 Mile 17 3:21:24 11:50 Mile 18 3:34:54 11:56 30km 3:43:59 12:00 Mile 19 3:49:09 12:03 Mile 20 4:03:27 12:10 Mile 21 4:18:01 12:17 35km 4:29:31 12:23 Mile 22 4:32:46 12:23 Mile 23 4:46:47 12:28 Mile 24 5:00:53 12:32 40km 5:11:58 12:33 Mile 25 5:13:56 12:33 Mile 26 5:26:38 12:33 Finish 5:29:13 12:33

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Closer ......

Getting closer.....

2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 01:44:16 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35 15km 1:39:53 10:42 20km 2:17:07 11:02 Half-Marathon 2:25:41 11:06 25km 3:02:11 11:43 Mile 16 3:10:21 11:53 Mile 17 3:21:24 11:50

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2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 01:33:13 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35 15km 1:39:53 10:42 20km 2:17:07 11:02 Half-Marathon 2:25:41 11:06 25km 3:02:11 11:43 Mile 16 3:10:21 11:53

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2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 01:25:04 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35 15km 1:39:53 10:42 20km 2:17:07 11:02 Half-Marathon 2:25:41 11:06 25km 3:02:11 11:43

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Mile 15

Time to cross the 59th St bridge. Feeling grovy.

2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 12:48:33 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35 15km 1:39:53 10:42 20km 2:17:07 11:02 Half-Marathon 2:25:41 11:06

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Halfway done !

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Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 12:39:59 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35 15km 1:39:53 10:42 20km 2:17:07 11:02

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2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 12:02:45 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35 15km 1:39:53 10:42

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Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 11:28:41 AM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39 10km 1:05:49 10:35

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2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

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Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Al Moulder
Latest Results at 10:56:00 AM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:33:08 10:39

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Yeah we're running over this

Less than hour to go.

Gary and I

Drinking coffee at the staging area an hour or so before the start.
Everything is going perfect so far.

Race Day!

We drove to Manhatten yesterday, went to the Expo and then parked the
car a few blocks from the finish. After a late lunch at Micky Mantles
on Central Park South we took the subway to the Staten Island ferry
and then a short cab ride to the Staten Island Hotel where we spent
the night.

So now we are ready to head to the start ready to go.

More to follow.....

Sent from my iPhone

On the way to Staten Island

So far all is going according to plan.

At the expo for the NY Marathon

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Have a great race day!

New York Marathon

is 5 days away. I am NOT ready. I am NOT mentally prepared. I am NOT looking forward to this.

Yet...

I WILL finish. I WILL have fun. I WILL probably do this again.

Man, I am stupid.....

Philadelphia Olympic Triathlon

Me - Jerry - Steve - Gary

My goal was to break four hours and not die.

Mission accomplished!

Catching up with Almo

With the Philadelphia Triathlon this weekend and the possibility of live blogging, I think it's time to catch up on all Almo doings.

Let's See ----

4 day Ocean City Golf trip
Van Halen at Madison Square Garden
Circle of Fire at the 8X10 Club in Baltimore.
Iron Maiden at Camden
2 Day golf trip with PQ, Ralph and Steve
Phillies game - Luxury Suite - Sweet!
Golf League started
Dragon Boat Race
Saw Iron Man - Awesome
Saw Indian Jones - Underwhelming
Turned 51

That's all for now

Birthday party time

At the Moulder-McCombs

Jersey Shore Relay 2008

The falmo team was Billy, Vinnie, myself, Pete and JD
The Lards of Fitness was Gary, Jerry, Steve, Chris and Frank
The Chickolita's was Gina, Tammy, Tara. Jen and Lauren

That's a picture of Lauren and I after the race.

Circle of Fire

Live at the Brass Monkey in Baltimore.

The final run

As BMS gym members. It was a blast

Top 20 of 2007

#1 - The Polyphonic Spree - The Fragile Army - Within three days of discovering this it became my favorite release of 2007. Of course seeing them live didn't hurt as it was one of the greatest shows I've ever seen. Just awesome. On first impression I thought of old ELO and they are actually that and more. Very symphonic rock/pop, uplifting, joyous, fun.
#2 - Rooney - Calling the World - Pure power pop, again a lot of fun and great driving music.
#3 - Rush - Snakes & Arrows - Come on, this is my favorite band ever, what did you expect.
#4 - Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet - Another solid effort from one of my favorite bands.
#5 - Velvet Revolver - Libertad - As with their first release, an album I love and really can't explain.
and the rest in no particular order. Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos, Dug Pinnick - Strum Sum Up, In This Moment - Beautiful Tragedy, PC 69 - Intensity, The Red Button -She's About To Cross My Mind, Circus Maximus - Isolate, Crunchy - Loserville, Symphony X - Paradise Lost, Queens Of The Stone Age - Era Vulgaris, The Click Five - Modern Minds and Pastimes, Fish - 13th Star, Megadeth - United Abominations, Iced Earth - Framing Armageddon: Something Wicked Pt. 1, Gotthard - Domino Effect, Rob Zombie - Live

NFC Championship

At the Puleo's. Guess who won?

Happy New Year

After a so-so 2007, 2008 is off to a positive start. Murph, Frank and I ran The Hamilton Hangover today and I finished it officially in 47:09, my watch time was 46:43. But the big news is I defeated my nemesis this year by 15 seconds or so. After my humiliation last year it was sweet revenge. It's also rather pathetic that I'm celebrating a victory over someone 25 years older than me but a win is a win and I'll take it!

Frank took some pictures, hopefully post one soon.

Happy New Year!