Comments on: Stogie Exclusive: I’m a Marathoner and a Cigar Enthusiast

By: Stogie Commentary: Go Slow

Stogie Commentary: Go Slow — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:53:58 +0000

[...] Of course, it’s possible to do all sorts of things while you’re smoking a cigar. But it’s difficult to multi-task and truly enjoy a cigar. Activities that complement the pleasure of the smoking experience include reading, good company, music, nice drinks, daydreaming, etc. Most wouldn’t enojy running, especially a marathon. [...]

By: Stogie News: 2007 in Review

Stogie News: 2007 in Review — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:45:24 +0000

[...] – On October 30 we said you can smoke cigars and run marathons. [...]

By: Herschel Klein

Herschel Klein — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:02:30 +0000

Remember that time you crapped your bed?

By: Patrick A

Patrick A — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:46:23 +0000

kevink868,

Before the marathon, the longest training run I completed was 18 miles. Before that I did about six 15-milers, and a bunch of 10-milers. It's my understanding that you're not supposed to run 26 before the race because of the severe toll it takes on your body.

I had no idea how I'd do after mile 18. Fortunately, I paced myself pretty well and was actually able to sprint the last half mile.

By: kevink868

kevink868 — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:36:43 +0000

Congratulations, Patrick! Phenomenal achievement. I've always been curious… what's the longest training run you went on before going the 26? I've read that marathoners don't actually train anything approaching full distance, meaning that they have no idea how their body is going to respond past, say, 16 miles?

By: Mac and Nudo

Mac and Nudo — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:22 +0000

Way to go! Reminds me of the article you guys did last year about the Samford Stogies Racing Team.

By: Patrick A

Patrick A — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:28:42 +0000

Thanks for the congrats, guys. Drinking does help and, George, I completely agree with you.

Since I crossed the finish line I've had a Punch Champion (seemed fitting), a Ramon Allones Robusto (Cuban), and a Padilla Series '68 Robusto (review forthcoming).

By: George E

George E — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:01:32 +0000

My congrats as well. That's quite an accomplishment, probably deserving of at least a couple of victory cigars.

By: bogden

bogden — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:49:09 +0000

congrats ashby! hope your feeling better soon- i've found drinking alot helps.