Greg McElhatton ([info]gregmce) wrote,
2006-11-21 14:51:00
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Guess the finishing time, win a prize!

Ok everyone, it's time for the third iteration of the fabulous game show that gives out prizes*: Guess Greg's Finishing Time!

Here are the details/rules:

Guesses must be made no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on Saturday night. No waiting until it's over to guess! I'll be "screening" all responses so you're on your own for guessing. Guessing "over" the finishing time does not automatically disqualify you (I'm throwing out the The Price is Right rule) but in case of a tiebreaker, the more flattering option is the winner (aka "under"). In the playing fair category I'll even post my own prediction first. (For MCM 2005 I predicted way, way, way too fast. For the National Half in March I went in the exact opposite direction. So clearly I don't have an inside advantage!)

You don't have to include seconds in your guess, but that can very well make the difference between winning and losing. I'll also reveal that this year I've been training at a 9:30min/mile pace, while last year was an 11min/mile pace. You can even look at all my past race times if you think that will help.

Guessing that I won't finish the marathon is not only an immediate disqualification, but will also earn you a punch in the stomach the next time I see you. Hard. You have been warned that I find such predictions intensely unfunny.

Good luck on your predictions! You too many soon join the ranks of [info]whitman22 (winner, MCM 2005) and [info]skill_grl (winner, NatHalf 2006)...



* — Standard prizes in the past have included the options of a big hug, big kiss, or restraining order. As always, prizes are up for negotiation.

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  • 17 comments

[info]gregmce

November 21 2006, 19:49:38 UTC 5 years ago

Somehow I suspect I'm going to be waaaaaay off. Again. But here we go... 4:28:12.

[info]allamerchad

November 21 2006, 20:03:48 UTC 5 years ago

OK... here's my guess:

04:27:33

Have a great race and a wonderful time in Florence! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back!!!

[info]skill_grl

November 21 2006, 20:04:25 UTC 5 years ago

My prediction :)

4 hr 20 min 16 sec

[info]novaken

November 21 2006, 20:05:22 UTC 5 years ago

I might have to deduct some time for said gorgeous Italians

4:57:34

[info]ex_stormwin

November 21 2006, 20:05:36 UTC 5 years ago

4:15:37 :)

[info]thespos

November 21 2006, 20:11:30 UTC 5 years ago

Assuming you are referencing a 26.2 mile marathon, I am going to say 4:50.

:-)

[info]dchockeyguy

November 21 2006, 20:14:02 UTC 5 years ago

4 hours 23 minutes. Like I know anything about these things, so if my guess is really high, don't be insulted please.

[info]davebushe

November 21 2006, 20:42:12 UTC 5 years ago

Ok, assuming I've not messed up the concept 4:37:12

[info]j_dc

November 21 2006, 20:53:29 UTC 5 years ago

Good Luck Buddy...

5:15... don't forget the nip guards and body glide!

[info]polly_sings

November 21 2006, 21:00:31 UTC 5 years ago

ok, here it is, my guess is............

4:30

: )

RUN LIKE THE WIND

[info]butchinson

November 21 2006, 21:09:37 UTC 5 years ago

4 Hours 28 minutes.

[info]rjb5

November 21 2006, 21:11:21 UTC 5 years ago


4:47:45

Good luck, and have a great run!

Abbia un viaggio fantastico!

[info]lostchaos

November 22 2006, 02:36:45 UTC 5 years ago

Hmmm, accounting for new city, new course and the lovely Italian scenery I'm going to go a bit higher than I would for the Marine Corp. So 4:23

[info]sarahx

November 22 2006, 10:01:42 UTC 5 years ago

4:28:12

Good luck!

[info]conjurman

November 22 2006, 10:17:30 UTC 5 years ago

I'm gonna guess 4:59:37. Although I personally am rooting for you to beat that time.

[info]nakago4

November 22 2006, 15:57:08 UTC 5 years ago

I'm going to guess 4:45. Good luck Greg! I hope you have time to enjoy Florence while you are there!

[info]sfrikken

November 22 2006, 23:36:42 UTC 5 years ago

Your winning time...

Time: 4:55:31--A personal best, even with time to enjoy the scenery.
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