2016 Milwaukee Lakefront Prediction Contest!
Alright posters and lurkers (I see you!
), let's play a prediction game! I want to hear from everyone. I'd like to hear your prediction for my upcoming Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon on Oct 2nd. Please don't be concerned that your time prediction will have much of an impact on my chances. I could run really well, or I could crash and burn. Anything is possible. I run blind to my time and this is my "A" race. I will be giving my best effort no matter what. Here are some rules:
1) Predictions must be made after this post.
2) Predictions must be in by Wednesday, September 28th end of day (Central time zone).
3) Winner will be determined by whomever is closest to the final official race time (so not Garmin 26.2 mile time). No "Price is Right" rules, which means you can go over/under on the time guess and still win. Closest is closest.
4) Predictions may not be within 10 seconds of another person's guess. So, no crushing someone's early guess with a +/-1 second. Although, guesses do not have to be within 10 second increments. Windows can overlap. Thus, an initial guess of 3:00:00 and a second person's guess of 3:00:10 is valid. A guess of 3:00:00, and then 3:00:05 is not valid.
5) A guess must be in time. Thus, a guess of "you'll do your best" or something similar is appreciated but not valid.
Some facts to help you determine my time:
Current Marathon PR - 3:28:35
Trained for a Marathon time of - 3:17:49
Workouts in July and September predict I'm capable under ideal conditions - 3:09-3:11
Current HM PR - 1:38:32 (per Garmin), which if doubled is 3:17:04
Alright, so let's hear what you've got. I'll update this post as frequently as I can with the current predictions.
*Edited to change window to 10 second increments prior to any guesses being made.
**Edited to add - Winner will win something (undetermined), but what it is will be determined by the number of people who play. More people = Better Prize. I reserve the right to make all choices on prizes. I'll try and come up with something after Wednesday, but before the race itself.
Current Predictions
1:23:45 Little DopeyBadger (GiGi)
3:10:38 Mrs. DopeyBadger (Steph)
3:18:32
@FFigawi
Too cute!
(<------ I think I will need this one!)
