Paula Radcliffe runs ING New York City Marathon !!!!!

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Now why did Paula push it on and then ease off again? Is that a sign of control or one that she set a pace *she* couldn't sustain?

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How fantastic is Paula? I admire her all the more for going out there after Athens. Such a fabulous inspiration

GO GIRL

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BR - Yes! Know the course inside out and the history, was 263rd last year!!!

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dunno Dodge - personally Im happy to see her running with the lead group at a good pace and if she keeps that up and finishes in a good time for her then i think that is enough - not looking for her to win, break the course record or world record - just want to see her back to her best or almost there

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how are the men doing??

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Paula very very relaxed (so far), no head bouncing, very different to Athens. Kiplagat looks very powerful too.

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Oh the dutch are sure that kiplagat is going to beat her

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Benoit Z. fell down but is back in the pack, Monty Cherigat is the dude to watch.

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Kiplagat had a strop about radcliffe entering so late as she said it wasnt fair on those who were already running!


so could be a race on if they are all in contention for the finish

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No, no Kiplagat is a great person, she was the only one in Athens on the 10k start line giving support for Paula!

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well kiplagat shouldn't complain she is running this marathon because she did bad at the olympics.

Her excuse is that she was 1 pound under competition weight.

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At least she thinks she did bad.

But like Urban says she has great respect for Paula

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Crucial part between Pulaski and Queensboro bridge, really breaks the rhythm.

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They are now approach THE BRIDGE!

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Paula seemed to close on Keplagat quite comfortably there.

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Still together Paula, Lornah and Susan. Attack after the last bridge, me thinks!

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Anyone know the travel arrangements for kilted Irishmen?

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no

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Ooh it's getting close now. I guess the damage will be done over the next 3-4miles.

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Kepchemei looks strong.

Sam.

Can't watch

<hides behind computer>

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Paula looking good.

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dodge: he's been tied up in my shed for the past week.

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Lornah dropped, Chepkemei with Paula, looking good for Paula.

Monty Cherigat cruising, Ramala hanging in there.

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Good job ed, I can put away my long range rifle now.



COME ON PAULA!!!

Sam.

<peeps out from behind computer>

GO PAULA!!!!!

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Unfortunately the other half is watchin footie so I can't watch the nym..

how long is left to go?

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20 minutes.

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PUNCH HER PAULA, PUNCH HER!!!

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Running through Harlem, towards entry in Central Park.