2000 miles of despondent sighing

Press for the Swamp (Read 1281 times)

    Now I know why Doug always has that crazed look in his eye. Because he is actually crazy. In an insane world, that's what it takes.

      Inspiring, Doug!  

       

      And, this:

       

      Now I know why Doug always has that crazed look in his eye.
      “I used to be a runner. Uh-huh. Not a marathoner. A runner. Marathons are bullshit. They’re all hype. Some official picks a random day, and rain or cold, you’re out there pounding the pavement alongside 50,000 other dumbfucks. No. There’s some things it’s better to do all by yourself.” Augustus Hill, Oz

        Whoa. That's seriously more stunning than any of our stunts, streaks, or stupid runs.

         

        Congrats!

          Inspiring, Doug!  

           

           

          1+

           

          Congrats on making those life changes.

           

          104 races in one year is amazing.

          C-R


            This thread was worth the catch up. Absolutely superb Doug!

            "He conquers who endures" - Persius
            "Every workout should have a purpose. Every purpose should link back to achieving a training objective." - Spaniel


            Swamp Turtle

              Anyway ... I have printed this article out for future reference.  The next time some one that is out of shape and over weight wants to try and tell me they "Can't do it" - It will be my weapon to tell them they can and they should start today!

               

              +1 

              Awesome work, your story is going to be such a huge inspiration for so many people.  I'm going to forward it around to my coworkers and friends.

              We're a fucking stupid-ass, imaginary, Internet team. - DrewEOB

                 I did not see where the article mentioned RA or the Swamp ?

                 

                Welcome to Fight Club The Swamp. The first rule of The Swamp is: you do not talk about The Swamp. The second rule of The Swamp is: you DO NOT talk about The Swamp! Third rule of The Swamp: if someone yells "GETM!", goes limp, or taps out, the race is over. Fourth rule: only one guy can win a race. Fifth rule: one race at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: the races are bare knuckle. No skirts, no ipods, no fuel belts. Seventh rule: races will go on as long as they have to. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at The Swamp, you have to run.... runners run.

                  Man, that is unbelievable.  Congratulations to you on everything you've accomplished, and I hope you had a lot of fun on Monday.

                   

                  By the way, how did those socks work out?

                    Very cool - A perfect example to prove its never impossible to make a change.  You are where you are today, but with a plan and a huge amount of determination you can acheive mind boggling results.

                     

                     

                    +1

                     

                    This is a great lesson that can be applied to so many areas of life, not just running.

                     

                    Keep up the good work.

                    "Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood."  -Daniel Burnham

                      congrats Doug! what a transformation!
                        Wow, awesome

                        Current Goals: Run


                        Milktruck say relentless

                          Very very cool, lostinthenet!  Smile

                           

                          Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

                          " ..that corner has narrowed to a half-nekkid egyptian wandering about in the cold new jersey nighttime."
                          ~ R2E

                            Dang Doug, you must feel absolutely amazing. That racing schedule = insanity.

                            2013 Valley Runner of the Year Series: Feb 16 5K (4 points out of 10) ... Mar 2 10K (20/30)... Mar 16 4Mi (21/30) ... Apr 6 10K (DNS) ... Apr 21 2Mi (5/10) ... May 11 5Mi (where the fuck are the results?)... Jun 8 1Mi ... Jun 16 6Mi ... Sep 28 10K ... Oct 5 5K ...Oct 12 5Mi ... Oct 20 5K

                            lostinthenet3


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                              Very cool - A perfect example to prove its never impossible to make a change.  You are where you are today, but with a plan and a huge amount of determination you can acheive mind boggling results.

                               

                              That being said - I did not see where the article mentioned RA or the Swamp ?

                              Dopple Bock I hope you are right as Some day I would really like to break 5 hrs and 4:30 as well so I will not so ashamed of my times. I want to move from being a finsher/ professional  plodder as a friend calls me to a runner some day.

                              "If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."

                              lostinthenet3


                              MM#1869

                                Thanks Trent although I did want to kill you when Mel told me you posted this here yesterday. I asked her who was I shooting.

                                Thanks jpdeaux I forgot your real name.

                                Thanks Dragon.

                                Thanks Strings_n_88keys.

                                Thanks andahuff.

                                Thanks dnephin it was nice to meet you and go for a run with you on Sunday.

                                Thanks another one.

                                Thanks MrPHinNJ.

                                Thanks smalcolm, Sarah it was nice to meet you and go for a run with you on Sunday.

                                Thanks L Train.

                                Thanks Jill_B hope fully I'll get to see you again at Vermont.

                                Thanks Lank.

                                Thanks NaderAlfie.

                                Thanks EGH3.

                                Thanks mikeymike

                                Thanks Flourcity

                                Thanks dallas  I am now just another one of the guys.

                                Thanks MrH

                                Thanks DrewEOB Good luck in the World 24-hour championships.

                                Thanks pfriese.

                                Thanks Run2Eat

                                Thanks Purdey and tell your wife thanks. Not sure its inspirational.

                                Thanks bzaganjo.

                                Thanks Chenille.  it was nice to meet you and go for a run with you on Sunday I felt honored to be with the fast people.

                                Thanks Joe..

                                Thanks Jeff.

                                Thanks Onionbag1 It was nice to meet the other Trent at the monkey.

                                Thanks TanyaS.

                                Thanks roots.

                                Thanks C-R

                                Thanks ebiss.

                                Thanks bells It was nice to meet you. I have not tried the socks yet.

                                Thanks WrigleyGirl It was nice to meet you Monday Nite. I too am a cubs fan. I Just can’t say that too loud in Red Sox nation.

                                Thanks labrat.

                                Thanks Quint

                                Thanks Ileneforward.

                                Thanks arlahile That’s why I joined the Marathon Manics Marathon Maniacs for access to the InSane AsyLum.

                                "If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."