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Sub-Four Done and Dying

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9 Oct

I did it. Barely. IMG_0372 (800x533)

Long Beach Marathon 2011 – 3:59:54image

It was brutal. Recap coming later Smile

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    1. Kate says

      2011-10-11 at 6:07 am

      SOOOO awesome! Congratulations, what an accomplishment. This was a great entry. You should be so proud!

      Reply
    2. Mac says

      2011-10-11 at 5:57 am

      Wahoo! Congrats on sub-4! Hope you got some good R&R!

      Reply
    3. natalie (the sweets life) says

      2011-10-10 at 1:41 pm

      ROCKSTAR!!!!!!!! so pumped for you! 🙂

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    4. Mendy says

      2011-10-10 at 7:26 am

      YOU DID IT!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

      Reply
    5. Christina says

      2011-10-10 at 4:03 am

      I honestly had the SAME time 3:59:54 when I tried for a sub 4 at the NJ marathon last May! Great job! My goal for Marine Corps at the end of the month is to hold a steady 9 minute pace so I don’t have to run for my life as I cross the finish line to be sub 4 again 🙂

      Reply
    6. Kayla says

      2011-10-09 at 9:37 pm

      Even though you felt awful… I feel inspired! You TOTALLY pushed yourself for your goal! Something I will remember in my last few painful miles!!

      Reply
    7. Nicole says

      2011-10-09 at 7:54 pm

      WHOOOHOOO!! Great job!! I think you need an extra large cup of Yogurtland and a garden shovel (no wimpy spoons today!) to celebrate!

      Thanks for giving us the inside scoop on your training! I’ve enjoyed reading it!!

      Reply
    8. Laura says

      2011-10-09 at 5:32 pm

      NICE FREAKING WORK!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    9. Beth (i run like a girl) says

      2011-10-09 at 5:26 pm

      CONGRATULATIONS!

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    10. cindylu says

      2011-10-09 at 5:22 pm

      Brutal indeed. Too bad we didn’t get the June gloom like weather like last year. Congrats! Glad to see someone met their goals.

      I looked for you during the out and back portions, but I probably missed you when I started walking through CSULB.

      Reply
    11. Victoria @ The Pursuit of Hippieness says

      2011-10-09 at 5:04 pm

      9:09 pace?! Damn girl!

      Reply
    12. Amanda says

      2011-10-09 at 4:53 pm

      WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    13. Missy says

      2011-10-09 at 4:49 pm

      Way to go Monica! That’s great! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

      Reply
    14. amanda @ fake ginger says

      2011-10-09 at 4:16 pm

      Congratulations!! Can’t wait to read the recap!

      Reply
    15. Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says

      2011-10-09 at 4:13 pm

      CONGRAAAAAATS! Phew, what a champ. Go eat bagels.

      Reply
    16. Heather @ Run Eat Play says

      2011-10-09 at 4:12 pm

      Awesome job, Monica! What an accomplishment. You are an inspiration.

      Reply
    17. Holly says

      2011-10-09 at 4:06 pm

      YAYYY!!!! Congratulations!!!! 😀 That’s awesome!

      Reply
    18. Cid29 says

      2011-10-09 at 3:55 pm

      Congratulations Lady! So proud of you! I’ve been thinking about you and hoping your getting some very much needed rest. <3

      Reply
    19. Kat says

      2011-10-09 at 3:45 pm

      THAT IS SO FAST! Great job!!!!! I hope your recovery happens fast!

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    20. Marty says

      2011-10-09 at 3:40 pm

      Wow! Sub-4 is awesome. What an accomplishment 🙂

      Reply
    21. Ami@dashofcurry.com says

      2011-10-09 at 3:37 pm

      Congratulations!!! I hope you have a fantastic rest of the day!

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    22. Sarah J says

      2011-10-09 at 3:24 pm

      Super sub four!!! Congrats

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    23. Christi says

      2011-10-09 at 2:58 pm

      Congratulations! That’s awesome!

      Reply
    24. SkinnyRunner says

      2011-10-09 at 2:49 pm

      CONGRATS! now we can run together!!

      Reply
    25. Katie M says

      2011-10-09 at 2:47 pm

      What an accomplishment! Congratulations!! Enjoy recovery w/ lots of yummy food and beer! And have the man of yours rub you down! =)

      Reply
    26. carrie says

      2011-10-09 at 2:46 pm

      BAD-ASSSSS!!!!! i woke up this morning thinking of you…so proud of you!!!! you are my motivation for NYC in 27 days! enjoy refueling on fro-yo!

      Reply
    27. Theodora says

      2011-10-09 at 2:39 pm

      !!! congrats!!!

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    28. Kia says

      2011-10-09 at 2:31 pm

      Congratulations on finishing, and under 4 hours!

      Reply
    29. tiffany says

      2011-10-09 at 2:26 pm

      congratulations! i was there running half…started in wave 2 though. can’t wait to read the recap!

      Reply
    30. Ali @ Ali Runs says

      2011-10-09 at 2:24 pm

      Congrats Monica!!! Way to go! 🙂

      Reply
    31. Kathryn @ Flopoodle says

      2011-10-09 at 2:20 pm

      Woohoo nice work! That’s amazing!

      Reply
    32. Joey says

      2011-10-09 at 2:19 pm

      WOO HOO!!! 🙂 Awesome job! Congrats 🙂

      Reply
    33. Keelie (SweatEqualsSuccess) says

      2011-10-09 at 2:14 pm

      WERK DIVA! 🙂

      Reply
    34. Krissy @ Shiawase Life says

      2011-10-09 at 2:13 pm

      COngrats!!!!

      Reply
    35. jen @ taste life says

      2011-10-09 at 2:09 pm

      Congrats!! You are awesome!

      Reply
    36. alison says

      2011-10-09 at 2:06 pm

      I’m so, so, so, so, SO happy for you. Major congratulations! Can’t wait to read the recap.

      Rest up!

      Reply
    37. Jessica says

      2011-10-09 at 1:58 pm

      Congrats!!

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    38. Laura says

      2011-10-09 at 1:55 pm

      Yes! You go girl, I knew you were going to do it 🙂

      Reply
    39. Michelle says

      2011-10-09 at 1:55 pm

      Congrats!!! {and you look super skinny in that picture}

      Reply
    40. Stevie says

      2011-10-09 at 1:54 pm

      Yay! That is amazing!! CONGRATS!

      Reply
    41. Karen says

      2011-10-09 at 1:53 pm

      amazing! Congratulations!

      Reply
    42. Sana says

      2011-10-09 at 1:43 pm

      SO happy you are aliveeeee!

      Reply
    43. Rosa - Fitness Food Fulfilled says

      2011-10-09 at 1:40 pm

      That’s so awesome!!!! You did it!!! Very cool! Can’t wait to read the recap!

      Reply
    44. Eileen says

      2011-10-09 at 1:37 pm

      WHOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!! You did it!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!! I couldn’t stop thinking of you all morning–I went for a bike ride and every runner I passed I sent you a positive thought. Enjoy the recovery!

      Reply
    45. Clare @ Fitting It All In says

      2011-10-09 at 1:37 pm

      INCREDIBLE! congratulations!!

      Reply
    46. Fancy Nancy says

      2011-10-09 at 1:36 pm

      Yay!!!! Congrats speedy girl!!! Under 4 hours is under 4 hours!!! Way to go!!

      Reply
    47. janae @hungryrunnergirl.com says

      2011-10-09 at 1:33 pm

      AHHHHH CONGRATS!!!! GIRL, YOU DID IT!!! I can’t wait to hear all about it!

      Reply

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