Monday, April 25, 2016

Alumni race report: Fitz and Schab at Big Sur

Marist Running was well represented at Sunday’s Big Sur International Marathon in California. Ryan Fitzsimons (Central Park TC) placed eighth overall and third in his age group in 2:47:09 (6:22 pace). Strong winds slowed the times down, as Fitz noted the leaders were more than 10 minutes off their usual paces. Fitz reported via text: “I felt very strong and in control for the first 15 then the wheels started to come off. Fought some really bad leg cramps from mile 22 onward, which was frustrating.’’ Still, he is in great shape and the top finish proved that. Mike Schab followed up his Boston Marathon (3:10:13) on Monday with a nearly identical time six days later: 3:10:04 (7:15 pace) at Big Sur, good for 36th overall and 10th in his age group. Reported Schab via text: “Was a very scenic course with plenty of hills and wind. Took it out slower than Monday (1:33:15); may not look that way but with first 5 miles downhill.” He then excused himself from our text talk for a trip to the aquarium and followed by post-race beverages. 

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