BUT , first, I want to do this.... So- a few weeks ago, we had our Nytro Racing Team "Christmas". We received so much super cool stuff thanks to Zoot, Oakley, Giro, Reynolds, Via Italia, Luna, Fluid, SCAPE.. (not to mention our weekly gift of pain from Rehab United and our Colnago Flight TT bikes...)
SCAPE and Fluid are new Nytro Women sponsors for 2011. But, in 2010, these companies already helped James and I out. Zoot has also been a longtime supporter of both James and I. So, at "team Christmas" I was put over the consumptional edge, given things I already had plenty of, and realized it's time to SPREAD THE LOVE.
Valentine's day is coming, right?
Here's the proposition.
Me and my Valentine, James, are heading to Palm Springs this weekend for a Century ride and the Palm Springs Half Marathon. This is a team training camp for my Nytro team and James just can't bear to be without me :)
So, the challenge for you is to guess our combined time (James + Me) for the half marathon. Submitted in HH:MM:SS in the comments section. How Valentine's-y, yes?
That's it. Nothing to link up or novels to write about why you need a new visor :). I'm not trying to get more blog readers, I just have a bunch of stuff and want to spread the love! If it works, there will be more to come later. I'm thinking a Nuttzo giveaway next! (too bad I already used up a good blog title for that"spread" the love...get it? )
OK, so- The CLOSEST guess to our combined half marathon times wins :
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TWO Pairs of limited edition ZOOT 2010 Kona Compression socks (One mens pair, One women's pair), one tub of Fluid recovery drink and a SCAPE visor. There will also be a second prize- One tub of Fluid and One pair of ZOOT Kona men's compression socks. I'll ship the stuff anywhere in the U.S. (I'll pay shipping) and probably toss in a bunch of bars/nutrition stuff for you to try- the winner can tell me his/her nutrition preferences and I'll see what we got :) Sound good? Guess away! No hints! Ok, maybe one...James is looking to PR and I'm hoping to be close (and possibly better) my current half marathon PR. But remember, we're riding 100 miles the day before (Saturday) and the half marathon is Sunday! Could be a disaster!!! See ya later...after a weekend with these fast hotties!  And my Valentine.... Edit: If there is a tie for 2nd place, the winner will be the guess that is closest to the winner without going over... |
91 comments:
my guess... I'll be lucky to finish in the same time it takes both of you COMBINED to finish :) Especially because I'm riding the 100 the day before too, and unlike you rockstars, I don't ride 100 regularly ;)
Somewhat new to your blog, Beth. I've been reading for a few weeks. I wish I had even half your speed chica. Amazing.
1:13:12 for James and 1:25:24 for you Beth, so my combined total is 2:28:36.
I'm with Bex... I think my half marathon time would be the time it would take for BOTH of you to finish combined! ha! One speedy couple you are.... if you guys have kids one day, man are they going to be lightning fast too. Got some awesome genes workin.
oooppss...I can't add worth a sh!t, so make that a combined total of 2:38:36. Sorry!
I'll play, 2:42:33
Fun contest! I'm going to guess a 1:14.30 for James and a 1:24.45 for you, for a combined total of 2:39.15.
But I'm from Canada, so if you're just shipping to the US then I guess I'm outta luck if I win! :)
James: 1:14:34 and You: 1:26:43 total 02:41:17
I think you are both faster than that, but I am trying to account for the ride the day before!
Love it Up you two!
love the guesses!
i forgot to mention that the "deadline" is Saturday night at 12am PST.
Also, maybe I'll ship to Canada :)
And...no need to separate our times, just a combined time 'ell do! But I like seeing how people think it'll add up!
I see a podium finish in the future of Team Walsh! James 1:13:00 and Beth 1:24:30 so my combined guess is 2:37:30. Thanks for keeping up such an amazing blog and being an inspiration!
ok - here is mine: 2:39:13.
have fun!
Fun game! My guess is 2:39:18. Have a great weekend!
2:37:46 I think you will both PR. Good luck!!
2:32:45, I don't think even 100 miles will slow you down, it didn't in Kona! enjoy!
Hmmm i'll guess 2:40:00 :)
Hi Beth!!!
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My guess = 2:42:45
2:40:18 Good luck!
2:36:36
ps. good luck! kick some butt power couple!
i'm going "price is right" contestant and saying 2:37:01
good luck!!!
You both rock - I love following your blog and was not surprised when you passed me at mile 10 on the run course in Kona.
2:38.46
I'm going with 2:33:34
Good luck!!!
2:33:13. Sounds like fun. Have a great time!!!!!!!!!
I love the team pic!
MAYBE you'll ship to Canada? Well MAYBE I'll enter a guess...
I'm with Bex, this will be my first centruy and I'm not sure if my old legs have a quick half in them after such an adventure. I'm going to say 2:42:30.
you are both really fast... hmmm.... 2:38:12
You guys are the coolest! Love that you train together now and push each other. I want that in a partner. My guess is 2:34:14. You are both way faster than I ever will be!
2:39:30 (1:24:50 Beth, 1:14:40 James)
2:03:58, breaking the WR marathon time.
I say.... 2:40:25!!
Good luck!!! You guys are badass for running that after a 100 mile ride the previous day!!
You both are so cute and fast so my guess is 2:39:28. Good luck and have fun in PS.
I guess 2:37:26. And dont worry you dont have to ship to Mexico. I have a US addy :)! good luck - you guys are awesome!
I guess 2:36:44. You are both so fast! My husband and I will be out there too.
2:36:25 and i dont have any idea if anyone else guessed this :) I know its fast but i know sometimes the day after a big ride you have got it in you! Save the beers for post run and i bet you do!
2:43:50.
What if there are two people with the same guess??
My guess is 1:25:15 for Beth and 1:12:09 for James... that's 2:37:24 total...
GOOD LUCK!
flat 2:40:00!
2:35:45. I'm new here - what a fun contest!
2:44:00
Have fun!
2:35:48 - Crushing it!
2:39:29. By the way, nice race at the Las Vegas Marathon. I saw you at the start and during the first few miles.
2:37!
1:15.02+1:25:17 = 2:40.19
Have a blast out there!!!
2:41:01. Have fun!
2:33.47
02:35:50.
2:36
I love reading your blog, you are going to crush it this year. way to keep up the training and put in the hard work...
1.09.32 (james) and 1.24.37 (beth) 2.33.69 total time (if i added right)
I'm gonna say... 2:34.34
I am new to reading your blog. You rock! I am going to guess 2:38:02
Wow, lots of comments. 2:36.56 I'm jealous of Palm Springs weekend. I know that 100 miles the day before has never slowed you down. Go team Walsh.
I'll guess 2:38:24... I have been reading your blog and James' for a couple years now, you guys are awesome! Good luck!
1:08:50 for James, 1:19:43 for Beth...2:28:33
You both will crush it! (but seriously, if you could both PR around these times, that'd be great...thanks!)
First time commenter, long timer reader. As a college student doing some olympic distance triathlons, you're an inspiration (true even as cheesy as it sounds) and I can only hope I can improve half as much as you have over the past few years.
Now my guess..
1:13:32 for James and 1:24:50 for you, so that makes the total 2:38:42
2:35:48!!
Correction since someone already picked that time, lets go with 2:34:48!
I love it, great Valenday contest! :) My guess is 2:30:30 because I like round numbers, ha!
My guess is 2:37:37
I'm going to guess 1:39:59. HOpefully the 100 miles doesn't totally trash your legs!
2:39:20 Good Luck and have fun!
2:35:15
61 comments? You are an internet sensation beth!
and there is a lot of capitalized words in this blog post. weird.
anyways, with a flat course and you guys being faster than last year, I'm going with:
1:10:58 + 1:23:34 = 2:34:32
This is fun. Good luck to both of you. 2:37:55
My guess ... 2:34:10
2:33:28 and have a great time!!!
2:37:19
Love your blog! Inspirational, fashionable, humorous, honest, sweaty and full of endorphins almost every week.
All the way from Vancouver CND wishing you both speedy legs and the best of luck!
I'm going with 2:34:45 - best of luck!
2:35:20.. BTW Love your blog!
I'm pretty sure 100 miles is just another easy ride by now. 2:32:30
So much fun!!!!! 2:38:55 (1:14:12 for James and 1:24:43 for Beth). I took into account good weather and tired legs from century.
I think there is going to be some Rad Racing going on. 2:33:33.
Have a great race!
2:37:15
2:37:22
2:35:00
2:38
from Liz A = 2:38:37
02:46:50 combined :)
2:48:30
best guess 2:33:13
I'm going with 2:36:09 total
2:38:01 good luck!
1:22.37 for you and 1:12.20 for James for a total of 2:34.57
OK, my best guess is 2:58:17
2:34:22. I don't believe 100 miles on the bike will deter you or James from running fast on Sunday!
Check out your blog! The post on facebook about the compression socks woo'ed me in...Haven't I shown you the lovely old lady socks my vascular surgeon is making me wear while I stand on my feet all day!?!? So, I will guess at your game since I can definitely use a good pair during my runs. Interested in a side bet? Beers at Hamilton's on the line?
So, I know you ran a 3 hr marathon at Kona and did better than that somewhere recently, so I guess 1:22:37 for you...James I don't know about...shot in the dark 1:1156.
Grand Total ~ 2:34:13
Oh how fun! I'll say 2:41:32 combined-have fun!
2:50 combined, considering a fast 100 miler and lactate residue.
Thanks for your inspiring blog...from a Celo girl. You both are so inspiring... keeps me motivated in my training for 70.3 coming up in April. My guess for you speedsters: 2:40:25.
2:35:22. Those socks are awesome!
You are both amazing! 2:35:22. Those socks are awesome.
holy crap there are lots of comments and i almost missed the deadline!! yikes!!
my guess is 2:40:49
i am so going to crush this ;)
My guess is 2:43.04! Fun, fun contest!
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