Flash: Chris Bain ran 3:02:10 in Athens marathon

28th Athens Classic Marathon

Bib: 1324
Athlete: BAIN CHRISTOPHER

Start:	01:56 (time behind race start)
5km:	23:32
10km:	44:28
21,1km:	1:32:06
30km:	2:11:17
Finish:	3:02:10

MARATHON WONDER

Congrats to all of those brave souls who ran the Marine Corps Marathon. Running a Marathon is the true endeavor of a champion. Whether you be the Running Warrior such as Mike Wardian or the Wounded Warrior coming back from a tour of duty in Afghanistan, we are all in awe of your dedication to the sport.

Max

FLASH: Wiggy 2nd at Goblin Gallop 5k

15:22

DEVELOPING...

Marine Corps Results UPDATED

Washington at Dawn.  Ideal conditions out there this morning.

GRC Leaderboard:

Dave Burnham:  2:45:34
Jim Daly: 2:48:55
Ian Hankins:  2:49:15 *UPDATED*
Matt Ernst: 3:08:13
Lauren Gabler:  3:35:20

Halloween Tonight

A bunch of people are talking about going out to Georgetown tonight for Halloween. M Street is typically shut down to traffic and the entire street is filled with costumes crawling from bar to bar. It's a bit crazy, so I figured I'd start a discussion here on the blog about plans.

Perhaps we can tentatively plan to meet at THE GUARDS at 9 and we can go from there? I will be wearing some sort of hat-themed ensemble. Since I'm going to cheer for GRC MCMers tomorrow from the Store, I plan to crash at someone's pad or sleep in the woods.

Comment if you're interested or have any other ideas.

NOTE - driving into the city tonight will be chaos (per the rally and Halloween). I suggest metroing.

the weekend ahead

This should be a great weekend. Lots going on for sure... Best of luck to everyone racing Sunday. I hope you all fly.

This is for my man Chas and the rebound from chi-town

put your name on it

QUOTE THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE

Quote Of The Day from Let's Run
"I have a lot of respect for him, but he never faces anyone. He doesn't like to face other strong athletes. When he does, he has trouble."
- Federico Rosa, Sammy Wanjiru's manager, on Haile Gebrselassie in the marathon. Geb will be running NYC next Sunday in a non time-trial type of race.

How can he say this?

Saturday at The Gtown Store

I am meeting some folks for the standard Store run on Saturday (8:30am). This is my first Saturday run back so I am going to take it slow and easy - an out-and-back on the Towpath. I suspect others will be running an hour or 9-12 miles. The real reason I'm going is because I miss eating Mimi's egg sandwiches after the run.

As Patrick noted, we're also meeting at the store on Sunday morning too. I too encourage all those who don the GRC emblem to come to the Store and support those running the 'thon.

RUN TOMORROW EVE WITH BROOKS

We are having a Brooks sponsored Nightlife Run tomorrow evening at 7pm. The Run features Brooks and the focus will be on their new Nightlife line of apparel. There will be a raffle for some free Brooks gear and post run beer.


The run begins at the Chevy Chase store at 7pm and the event should be over by 9ish.

Max

GRC Cheerleading Tryouts @ MCM

As we mentioned at the meeting last Saturday, we should make a group effort to cheer for our teammates at MCM this Sunday.  The store does not need our help anymore on Sunday morning, so we're free to run around the course and cheer from several locations.  Here's what I'm proposing as both our Sunday run AND a way to cheer on our teammates at SEVEN different locations on the course:

7:45:  Meet at the Georgetown Store.  Give yourself extra time to deal with traffic and parking.
7:55:  Run from the store across the Key Bridge to see the runners go by at mile 1.
8:00:  Cannons go off to start MCM
8:10:  Run back to store to see the race go by at miles 4.5 and 8.5.
9:00:  Begin run from the store.  If you're joining us late, please try to get to the store by 8:30.  Traffic will only get worse as the race goes on.

From there we'll run to see our teammates run by at miles 15.5, 17, 19.5, and the finish.  The total run is 7 miles, but you can add on easily while we wait for everyone, or take out the first mile and only do 6 total. 

Here is a map of the proposed route (click picture for larger image):

And here is a link to a course map.

GRC MCM Team Roster:

Charlie Ban
Dave Burnham
Jim Daly
Lauren Gabler
Ian Hankins

RUN FROM THE STORE AT 7pm

I am doing a run from the Chevy Chase store this evening at 7pm. It will be a 12 mile run at an easy pace through DC/MD hoods. If anyone wants to meet me, let me know.

I can offer free endurox and GU as incentives

M

FLASH: Ban finds his pants!!!

After nearly a year of searching, Charlie Ban has found his pants. His favorite pants. More here.

This must be an omen.

Wednesday Workout

Workout at BCC for this week is 6 x 1200 cutdowns.  I am starting at 74's and will cut down to 72's.  with 2 and 1/2 minute recovery.

CONTEXT FOR GENE MITCHELL'S REPORT

Regarding the note below, please take note that you owe all shoes and free running gear courtesy of Gene as he is very much in control of the RunCo. I am not sure of the economic/business value of financially backing a non professional race team. Quite honestly, there probably is not one or its difficult to quantify. It is rare that I see an elite level runner buy a shoe here.

I have spoken to many a store owner/manager and we are truly in a unique situation for the better.

Bottom line is Gene's generosity and liaise fair approach to managing/getting involved with the race team is a true asset and not to be taken for granted. I have not seen anything like it.

Gene is an avid runner and loves the sport so the race team is an extension of his internal passion and engine.

Last but not least, Cross train like Dirk & Andy and extend your running career.

Store Owner Gene Mitchell's ATM Report

The Army Ten Miler was the usual pomp and circumstance as it is always, and I loved every minute of it! I had a first coral start number of 466 so was able to get into corral number 1. Of course I was late and scurrying to the start as the awesome Army helicopters were flying over head. I did have to stop though, take my hat off and cover my heart in respect to the national anthem being played. The honor due to our armed forces absolutely must be respected. These men and women are the back bone of our country ad above anything today it was an in honor of our armed forces that I had run.

The cannons boom is still shocking as the first time I ran no matter how I prepare. This does always celebrate an overaggressive start and first mile in this Army Ten Miler. After settling in I just tried to maintain my 5:30 goal pace. Rather than bore you with every turn I will just tell you that I slowed between miles 7-8 for no other reason than feeling like I should be content to maintain my pace through 7 miles. Turning onto the bridge I went for it and it hurt. The terrain was up hill at a time when this was the last thing any runner would want to face. I got to 9 miles at 49:27 and thought I had a chance to get to 55 minutes…or may be under. After an uphill I ran with an Army compatriot who helped both of us get to under 55:00 minutes. I finished in 54:42 (unofficial).

What a great day, great event for a great cause. Honor our military.

Gene Mitchell

GRC Mtg Wrap Up & USATF XC

Circling back after yesterday's meeting, here are some of the things we're working on:

1. Chicken Tender Runner is updating the photo stream to the right. The photos are dated and we need fresh ones. He's asking that you send him pics to add to this stream. 

2. Shannon & Emily are going to create a separate blog/page for the women's team which will be linked to this blog. The purpose of which will be to start a dialogue for a women's team. 

3. I will be adding a calendar with races to the right hand side of the screen. Once the calendar is in, please update and add races. Each race should have a "captain" or, more simply, a point person. 

4. If you're interested in hearing more about the coach, talk to Joe Wiegner

5. Wednesday workouts should be suggested/planned during the weekend, and weekend runs should be planned during the Wednesday workout. Someone running the workout on Wednesday, should post something today/tomorrow. 

6. Karl and I are working on USATF XC. Below is who I have on the roster/interested in going to spectate. Those in bold I believe are definitely running. Please confirm or deny your status. You will need to take Friday, December 10 off from work. Right now it appears we have enough for a B team and two van loads. I sent an email yesterday to USATF to find out how we can renew our membership...then, those below, will need to 1. sign up/renew membership for USATF, 2. sign up for the race. More on that later. Someone could start pricing out some hotel rooms - two double beds per room (plus cots) seems ideal (ie - cheap).

Andy Sovonick 

Patrick Murphy

Charlie Ban 

Karl Dusen 

Jordan Snyder 

Alabama Paul Guevara 

Jerry Outlaw 

Joe Wiegner

Dave Burnham

Jake Klim - run or spectate, but definitely going

Jake Marren - run or spectate 

Petey Towpath - spectate?  

Sam Luff - needs to check on taking Friday off, interested in possibly driving down late that night 

Patrick Hughes - unknown

Chris Raabe - per injury 

Ryan Hanson - see how things shake out

Anyone else???

Outlaw!

Jerry "Outlaw"

(c) Charlie Ban

Run tomorrow from THE LINE- 9:30AM

Ryan and I are meeting at THE LINE tomorrow at 9:30am.  Looking for about 14-15 miles.  We will be basically running the trails along Beach Drive and then heading back. 

GRC Team Meeting LIVE

The Great One comes to GRC

"Haile Gebrselassie, arguably the greatest living distance runner in history, has graciously agreed to be our featured speaker at a fundraiser for the Girls Gotta Run Foundation on Monday, November 8, 2010. The event, which is co-sponsored and hosted by the Chevy Chase Running Company, will take place at the Chevy Chase Running Company store at 4461 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets will be $25.00 and sold only at the door, starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit GGRF. A portion of the funds will be set aside by GGRF to subsidize scholarships for promising but impoverished Ethiopian running girls to attend training at the Yaya Africa Athletics Village, an athletic center in Sululta, Ethiopia, which is presently under construction and in which Mr.Gebrselassie is a partner. Proceeds from the sale of autographed copies of a limited number of posters of Mr. Gebrselassie will also be donated to GGRF. Light refreshments will be served."

Peter's note:

I am filming this event for the Girls Gotta Run Foundation. Klim and Jimmy are also filming taking/taking pictures. If you are interested in being a volunteer production assistant or interviewer, please let me know. You will be put to work from 6-10pm but will be able to get into the event for free with a media pass.

MEDIA FOR HAILE EVENT

Peter, there are several other entities involved with media coverage. Please call me so we can coordinate space/logistics, etc. Max

HAILE

Hey, regarding the Haile event, I will need some people as volunteers to help with logistics and management. If you volunteer you get an automatic entry at no charge. Please let me know. Max

Article about distance running on ploscompbiol.org

There has an article on PLoS talks about research from mathematical/computational approaches for performance in marathon. I think it is very interesting, maybe you will too.

http://www.ploscompbiol.org/mirror/article/pcbi.1000960.html

big gulps huh

hey guys if anyone wants I'm going to be running around 3ish once I get out of work at greenbelt. I'll be going anywhere between an hour to 80 min(depending on how much I get in before work in the morning). If anyone wants to hop in or go shoot me an email, or text if you have my cell.

Kinhaven 5K - 11/21

I promised Mike Wardian I'd publicize a race he is putting on for his kid's school. If anyone is looking for a 5k pre-Thanksgiving, please consider this one.

Kinhaven 5K

Barefoot/5 Fingers & Stroller Divisions

Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 9:00 am - Arlington, VA

Sunday-November 21, 2010-9:00AM

Charity Race to support Kinhaven Pre-School.

Open Division & Barefoot/5 Fingers Division & Stroller Division for awards

PowerBar Gels, Bars, Chews and Drink available on course, before and after.

We hope you can make it and help us raise some funds for the kids!

• Event/Venue Location: Bluemont Park-W&OD Trail-Arlington, VA
• Distance: 5K
• More Info: Event Website Register Online Event Email
• Event Phone: 703-664-0337

All the race funds will be going to covering a shortfall in the school budget so every donation and person can make a huge difference. We hope everyone can help us raise some funds for our children's school.

http://www.runwashington.com/index.php?page=details&race=4218

REMINDER: GRC Team Mtg on Saturday

@ Chevy Chase Running Company

8:30am - run starts

10:00am - meeting starts

Details HERE

Wednesday Track

Hi,

I'll be doing a 6x1600 workout (10k pace) at B-CC Wednesday evening as part of my training for Vet's Day 10k. Anyone interested in joining???

Hope to see some of you there!

Love,

CTR

Veterans Day 10k

Who is in?
  We could have a decent team, even without a big part of our team recovering from Chicago or getting ready to run marine corp.

Team scoring:
The first five runners on each team score with at least one man and one woman in the first five.
    
 Lets try to figure out who is in, and we can try working on entries...

Wiggy

REPORT: Boston Registration Closed

I can't confirm since I haven't tried to register...

Jerdonek - 31:13 for Hilly 8k in Chevy Chase

Lindsey is coming back...

FLASH: JARRIN Pregnant!

Well, not Robert, but his wife is. Congrats! Lily will soon have a playmate.

B-e-a-utiful

Great run for the guys who were at the store this morning. Beautiful beautiful day. Props to a certain charlie ban for hitting on a girl who was getting married today and Wiggy for leading some of the guys in yoga after the run

RUN TOMORROW

Do you guys want to run from the Chevy store tomorrow due to the fact that you are meeting here and...........

we are having a store run at 830am led by a Yoga instructor. Post run he will be leading Yoga for runners including hip flexor and core stengthening via Yoga poses.

Max

Store run tomorrow?

With many coming off Chicago, planned/unplanned time off, who will be at the store tomorrow morning at 8:30?  I am looking to get in about 8-10 miles.  Word on the street is Tender is planning an appearance!

(picture: Famous Daves kids club-May 2010).

   wiggy

MARINE CORPS MASSACRE

I am flying Dylan in all the way from California to run this and am giving Jake some very powerful drugs so that he might run as well.

Bottom line is that we should be able to win the team challenge provided we have eough runners. I have two more entries.

This is a race that is winnable for some of you so why not cement your name in history?

Regarding Boston, maybe we can get the Running Company to get a suite or partner with Lets Run and have a party or something along these lines.

Max

Redemption in 2011 Boston Marathon?!

Howdy y'all!

2011 Boston Marathon registration opens at 9:00a (EST) on Monday, October 18th. I wanna join the party to run this "little" race; but I would like to share the lodging cost with somebody? If we get a room and split the cost into two or three or four or more ways, then that would be a win-win.

If you or you know someone interested, please email me at eml13297@gmail.com

YOU CAN STILL BE A CHAMPION

Hey, I have some entries into Marine Corps. For those that were massacred in Chicago and want redemption, give me a shout and you can redeem yourselves.

GRC Meeting - Saturday, 10/23

I am going to post a reminder each week for the upcoming GRC TEAM MEETING . The aforementioned meeting will take place after the group run on Saturday, October 23 at the Chevy Chase Running Company. We'll be discussing upcoming races and goals for the winter/spring, among a number of other fun topics.

Please see details in earlier blog post.

PHOTO - Dwayne Abdullah Dwite makes peace with unnamed American in the Hindu Kush.

Chicago Photos

I'm no Jarrin, but I tried taking as many as I could; sorry to those I missed out there. Congrats to everyone for their efforts!

Updated: I meant to include the link earlier: http://picasaweb.google.com/billy.askey/ChicagoMarathon#

Chicago Massacre

Latest from the Crew

The team is pretty beat up... It got pretty hot out there in the sun the last third of the race.

Reaves: hit the bathroom at mile 14, never really recovered.
Dix: dropped out after 20.
Cotterell: 10 MINUTE PR! Race of the day. Ran with PMurph from ~8 mile through 20.
Murphy: Ran moderately aggressive, slowed down in the heat after mile 20. Hit about the time I thought I could do, generally happy.
Hughes: debuts in sub 2:50.
Charlie and Sloane: blew up, not happy
Dylan: seemed fine with his race.
Ernst: DNF
JARRIN: DNS

GRC FINISH TIMES

Patrick Reaves - 2:36:33

Mike Cotterell - 2:37:36 PR!!

Patrick Murphy - 2:42:52

Patrick Hughes - 2:49:42

Charlie Ban - 2:50:04

Confirmed: Dix drops out

Editor Update: laptop dying, end of post...if some can, please post remaining results in bed of post or in comments. Red Fox out --

Chicago Tracker

06:45CDT - 58 degrees...high today in the Windy City expected to be 85: Report

CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Running into a rapidly warming morning, the 45,000 registered for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be extra tested on the 26.2-mile race through Chicago's neighborhoods. By mid-day, temperatures are expected to push into the mid-70s or higher.

EARLY REPORTS...after 5k:

Dix on 2:26 pace, Reaves running 2:28 pace

Ban and Sloane together, running 2:34 pace

PM and Huge running 2:35 pace together

Cotterell - 2:38

Dwayne - 2:46

Koonce - 2:48

Ernst - 2:52

Shannon - 3:07

10K: PACE PICKS UP

Dix - 2:25

Reaves - 2:27

Ban- 2:31

Benedict Sloane - 2:32

Huge - 2:35

Murphy - 2:36

Cotterell - 2:37

Koonce - 2:47

Dwite - 2:48

Ernst - 2:54

I am posting from a parking lot on the side of a mountain in NH. The temperature is 38 degrees and it's time for a breakfast/coffee break. Be back soon.

HALF MARATHON

Report: Dixon on pace, looks good. Reaves behind Dix. Weather not as bad as press indicates, shade of buildings seems to keep temps bearable

Dix - 2:27

Reaves - 2:30

Ban - 2:31

Mike C/PM - 2:36

Huge - 2:38

Koonce/Donald - 2:48

Ernst - 2:54

Shannon - 3:10

25k-30k - crew slows down...Ernst could run race of his life if he keeps it up. Ban still looks good.

Dix - 2:31

Reaves - 2:32

Ban - 2:34

Murphy/Cotterell/Sloane - 2:36

Huge - 2:40

David - 2:48

Koonce - 2:49

Bain/Ernst - 2:55

Shannon - 3:11

35K

Reaves now leads GRC, expected finish time is 2:34

Cotterell running race of his life - 2:36

Dix might have dropped out

Murphy - 2:37

Ban - 2:40

Huge - 2:42

Sloane falls back to 2:48 pace

Shannon on 3:14 pace after 30k

Koonce - 2:52

1 Wanjiru, Sammy (KEN) 2:06:24
2 Kebede, Tsegaye (ETH) 2:06:42
3 Lilesa, Feyisa (ETH) 2:08:10
4 Korir, Wesley (KEN) 2:08:45
5 Kipruto, Vincent (ETH) 2:09:07
6 Cheruiyot, Robert Kiprono (KEN) 2:09:28
7 Moiben, Laban (KEN) 2:10:47
8 Hartmann, Jason (USA) 2:11:06
9 Harroufi, Ridouane (MAR) 2:13:01
10 Sayenko, Mike (USA) 2:14:27
11 Morgan, Mike (USA) 2:14:55
12 Humphrey, Luke (USA) 2:15:49
13 Rizzo, Patrick (USA) 2:16:12
14 Terfa, Negari (ETH) 2:17:43
15 Arciniaga, Nick (USA) 2:18:12
16 Young, Tim (USA) 2:19:01

DEVELOPING...

GOOD LUCK

Good luck in the Windy City

My money is on crazy Chris Bain. He says he runs once a week and is chained to the office chair but this will play to his advantage. He came into the store to buy some Nike Frees.

For those who are injured, such is the way of it.

Do you think Kobe Bryant has played a game of B-Ball in the last five years pain free?

I read once that khalid Khannouchi won the Chicago Marathon with a stress fracture in his hip.

Chris Raabe has some major foot disorder where his foot actually comes apart.

Chuck Moeser used to pound nails into his arms to deaden the pain pre marathon.


No pain no gain

Glorybound

GRCr in motion

Just a few images for GRCr over this past weekend's Marathon.

Paul in 2010 Twin Cities Marathon:

2010 Wineglass Marathon:

CHICAGO!

It's all about Chicago now!

GRC is sending a dozen of its finest (including two ex pats) to beat the streets in the Windy City. This is by far the largest team ever assembled for an “away” race. Most will depart for the Midwest tomorrow so here is to them!

I will be monitoring the race from the GRC mobile news desk (in New Hampshire) and will post breaking news and results as they become available. Check back on Sunday for all the latest.

Good luck guys (and gal)!

GRC CHICAGO TEAM
Dickson Mercer
Chris Bain
Patrick Murphy
Charlie Ban
Matt Ernst
Mike Cotterell
Robert Jarrin
Patrick Hughes
Scott Koonce
Patrick Reaves (GRC EX PAT)
Dylan Keith (GRC EX PAT)
Shannon O’Neill

Haunted History Race for BIG MONEY

I just saw this race on Living Social today:

It's an adventure race and involves solving clues and knowing your way around DC, but if you win you get $750!  Here's the website.  If you sign up today via Living Social you can register for $35 instead of $70.

My experience with these types of races is that competitive runners can DOMINATE with a little planning ahead.  I, unfortunately, won't be able to participate :(

Here's the race website:  http://www.dcchallenge.org/race/

Wednesday Workout - The Final Coundown

This Wednesday's workout is the final dress rehearsal for the Chicago guys.  We plan on doing ~3 miles at marathon pace along the CCT.  Post a comment if you plan on joining us.

Reminder - Meeting on 10/23

I am going to post a reminder each week for the upcoming GRC TEAM MEETING . The aforementioned meeting will take place after the group run on Saturday, October 23 at the Chevy Chase Running Company.

Please see details in earlier blog post.

Frank Arrives Super Early at Marathon Finish Line! PR's

3:05, Boston Qualifier. Congratulations Frank.

REPORT: Dirk Wins Tri in Myrtle Beach!

...and the Chicken Tender Runner places 5th!

ALABAMA PAUL UPDATE: OFFICIAL- 2:21.54 16th place overall!

Bib Name Sex Age City State Overall SexPl DivPl Time
6 SERGIO REYES M 28 PALMDALE CA 2:14:02
2 JEFFREY EGGLESTON M 26 NEW YORK 2:14:09
1 FERNANDO CABADA M 28 LONGMONT CO 2:15:25
52 DAVID JANKOWSKI M 25 BLOWING ROCK NC 2:16:15
12 DREW SHACKLETON M 24 LOS ANGELES CA 2:16:31
8 MICHAEL RENEAU M 32 CORVALLIS OR 2:16:47
102 MBARAK HUSSEIN M 45 ALBUQUERQUE NM 2:16:58
25 TRENT BRINEY M 32 NEW YORK NY 2:17:47
20 DONOVAN FELLOWS M 31 WOODBURY MN 2:18:05
32 CRAIG LEON M 25 ATHENS OH 2:18:29
10 TYLER SIGL M 24 SEYMOUR WI 2:19:20
92 JOSH EBERLY M 30 GUNNISON CO 2:20:28
28 DAVID WILLIAMS M 39 MILWAUKEE WI 2:20:39
33 SCOTT SCHMICK M 27 OKEMOS MI 2:20:50
27 MICHAEL WARDIAN M 36 ARLINGTON VA 2:21:18
57 PAUL GUEVARA M 24 ARLINGTON VA 2:21:54
54 NICK HIRD M 26 ROCK ISLAND IL 2:22:17
14 KYLE SHACKLETON M 24 LOS ANGELES CA 2:22:42
44 BEN CARLSON M 26 STANHOPE IA 2:23:04
18 MATT HOOLEY M 28 MADISON WI 2:23:09

STARS FELL ON ALAMABA - 2:21:54!!!!

5:25 pace for 26.2 miles...

UPDATE: if Paul has finished in the top 10 for Americans, he has qualified for the OLYMPIC TRIALS...awaiting place...TX Paul expected to cable report shortly

UPDATE: TX PAUL ON PHONE: "legs are dead...passed 10 guys in last 5 miles...rolled...entire left side is numb...was 13th or 15th...unsure of place among Americans...I won't be able to walk tomorrow"

11:49EST - Alabama Paul: "I was not top 10...was 13th I think...everyone ahead of me WAS an American...I am turning my phone off and getting a massage, I am dead"

DEVELOPING...

ALABAMA PAUL GOING AFTER IT!

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 

Texas Paul in hunt for Olympic Trials qualifier. Must run 2:18:59 OR 2:21:59 and finishing top 10 in this marathon for the qualifier. 

Hits half marathon in 1:09:41

30k in 1:39:16

20 miles in 1:46:50

2:19:57 pace!

5:20 pace

Even if Paul slows to a crawl and runs 40 mins for the last 10k, he's run a 2:26.

DEVELOPING...

THE STAGE HAS BEEN SET

The Marine Corps Marathon team is set and we will take the crown. I remember way back when Chris Bain(now deceased or lost) Pat Reaves, Melissa Tanner, Nate Timm and someone else(forgot who) won outright and took the crown. What Glory

Jake, we will win this for you and the broken G

peace out

Alabama Paul Set to Run TCM

On Sunday, Texas Paul will run the Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis, MN. This is the first marathon of the season for GRC and the first marathon Dakota Paul has ever run.

Chicago is next weekend and Marine Corps is next month.

Check back on Sunday for UPDATES.

Developing...