RunningAHEAD - Topic: Reminder - Ryan Shay Memorial Run

Mishka

posted: 11/16/2007 at 1:31 PM
modified: 11/16/2007 at 1:32 PM

Just a reminder, to anyone that's interested to dedicate a 5.5 mile run, or a portion of your longer run tomorrow, to the memory of Ryan Shay. Here's an article about the memorial run. Ryan was the runner that died of a heart attack in the Olympic Trials marathon on November 3. He meant a great deal to the running community. He had a passion and work ethic that he brought to the sport that even many of his professional competitors say was unmatched. So, lace 'em up for Ryan tomorrow. He was a tremendous talent in running, but that talent was easily matched by the character he showed outside of running.

DrewEOB

Inhale

posted: 11/16/2007 at 1:49 PM

I'll be doing my first run in over a week tomorrow morning, 5.5 miles. Thanks for the reminder, Mishka.

Yes, I do "run in this." So should you. The weather is never as bad as it seems from behind your office or car window.

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CPT Curmudgeon

posted: 11/16/2007 at 4:40 PM

Definitely.

PerfesserR

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posted: 11/16/2007 at 7:18 PM

I thought it was today, anyway I did it, and paused for a moment at 5.5.

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PerfesserR

Do not attempt

posted: 11/16/2007 at 7:19 PM
modified: 11/16/2007 at 7:20 PM

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"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

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Tahoe Rim Trail 50 Mile NV 21 Jul

JFK 50 Mile MD 17 Nov

JVol44

posted: 11/16/2007 at 8:11 PM

Doing 8 tomorrow. First 5.5 are for Ryan.

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jeremys

posted: 11/17/2007 at 9:23 AM

Being on the other side of the international date line from most of you, I just finished mine. I usually think in km though and just realized that my 8 km run is half a mile short of 5.5 mi. Blush

Jeremy

JVol44

posted: 11/17/2007 at 12:47 PM

Mission accomplished.

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Mishka

posted: 11/17/2007 at 12:52 PM

Done. The local group of 3-6 was 20 strong this morning!

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Boris

posted: 11/17/2007 at 1:06 PM

on my way out, thanks so much for the reminder, Mishka.

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mikeymike

posted: 11/17/2007 at 1:09 PM

I hit 5.5 for the day at about 2.5 miles into a 5K race, completely red lined. I thought it was fitting, even if my all out 5k pace was Ryan's easy pace. I definitely thought about him and was able to push just a little harder.

alan f

posted: 11/17/2007 at 3:33 PM
modified: 11/17/2007 at 3:34 PM

I only did 3.1 this mornig but it felt great and was hopefully a great tribute. Thanks Ryan!!

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Daddyo

@BeachesRunner

posted: 11/17/2007 at 4:13 PM

I am upset I did not know of the 5.5 dedication until just now. I already did 6 miles today and would gladly have dedicated it to him. Last week however, I did dedicate my first run back, after a needed 16 day layoff - to Ryan. A running friend of mine and I did however dedicate today's run to all of those unable to run at all, for whatever reason. We were complaining of nagging injuries and then realized how lucky we were to be able to run at all. Dave

DrewEOB

Inhale

posted: 11/17/2007 at 6:55 PM

Just finished my 5.5. Not nearly as fast as Ryan, but it felt great to get out and make my nose run a little.

Yes, I do "run in this." So should you. The weather is never as bad as it seems from behind your office or car window.

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Blaine Moore (MM#2867)

posted: 11/17/2007 at 8:30 PM

Quote from Daddyo on 11/17/2007 at 4:13 PM:

Last week however, I did dedicate my first run back, after a needed 16 day layoff - to Ryan.

I thought that the dedication run was last week, and didn't realize until two days ago that it was supposed to be this week (despite the continuing comments showing up on that article of people getting ready to run) I wasn't supposed to run at all in November.

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