Good Times 5K of Lowell MA

Anybody running the Lake Winni relay on Saturday? (Read 167 times)


Beware of the Swamp

posted: 9/24/2009 at 12:22 PM
modified: 9/24/2009 at 9:49 PM
I got suckered into this one. Not really looking forward to is since the team has dropped down to 5 people and I get to run two legs..back to back..whoo hoo. I have never run a relay before and have no clue what to expect.
posted: 9/24/2009 at 1:16 PM

I just completed Reach The Beach as an ultra, did 6 legs (35 miles total). Just give yourself enough time to stretch out in between your legs and stay hydrated after your first leg.

 

What are your distances?

 

Bring a pair of sandals for down time in between your legs. Your feet will thank you for it.

 

Just enjoy yourself and stay relaxed.


Beware of the Swamp

posted: 9/24/2009 at 1:27 PM
modified: 9/24/2009 at 1:38 PM

Thanks Jason...I saw the detailed race report of the RTB...sounds like you guys did an awesome job and had a great time.

 

This relay is much much smaller. It's only 65+ miles and has 8 legs total.

 

I'm not sure which ones I have to run yet as the team is pretty disorganized. I think I am going to run two legs back to back... at least that was my request.

 

possibly leg 3 (a hilly 9.3 miler) and leg 4 (a flat and fast 4 miler..ya right, maybe on fresh legs)

 

It should be similar to my normal long runs as long as I don't switch into race mode.

posted: 9/24/2009 at 2:45 PM
Quote from Eric M on 9/24/2009 at 12:22 PM:
I got suckered into this one.

 

Hey, me too!  I'm running leg 7 for a Shamrock team, but it's my first Winni so I really can't offer much info or advice.  Useless as usual.  

E.J.
Tuesday Night Good Times 5K series Lowell, MA
Greater Lowell Road Runners
See Dawg run. Run Dawg run.

"The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self."
Whitney Young


Beware of the Swamp

posted: 9/25/2009 at 12:58 PM
Nice Ed, see you on Saturday ..maybe I'll even drink a beer with you...


Beware of the Swamp

posted: 9/27/2009 at 8:04 PM
Hey Ed..good to see you up at Lake Winnie...Did you end up running?
posted: 9/27/2009 at 8:16 PM
Quote from Eric M on 9/27/2009 at 8:04 PM:
Hey Ed..good to see you up at Lake Winnie...Did you end up running?

 

I did, ran the 8.5 miles of leg 7 in 57:57, which is a 6:50 pace.  Very happy with that, I took down 13 teams along the way.  Sorry we didn't get more of a chance to chat, you had a helluva day.  Same pace as my run, but held it for 15.7 miles.  Nicely done Eric.

E.J.
Tuesday Night Good Times 5K series Lowell, MA
Greater Lowell Road Runners
See Dawg run. Run Dawg run.

"The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self."
Whitney Young


Beware of the Swamp

posted: 9/27/2009 at 9:55 PM
modified: 9/28/2009 at 12:18 PM

Great run Ed that leg looked brutal..our runner had to double up and run 7+8 back to back...he did well considering, but got passed by 7 or so teams.

 

I was pretty happy with both of my legs..considering I ran my first mile at an 8:20 pace...damn that mountain that they call a hill on Leg 3..felt more like a goat going up it than a runner...my legs are beat today..hoping to get out tomorrow and shake out some of the built up lactic acid..I am supposed to run the hampton half on Sunday, if my legs bounce back...I had planned to race it pretty hard, but may need to rethink as the week goes along.

 

 

MTA: They put up the official leg times..looks like I ran the first leg faster than I thought..came out to 6:45's..I'll take it considering I started with that 8:20
posted: 9/28/2009 at 3:55 PM
I like that they provide the ranking for the individual legs, I ran leg 7 for the Shamrock Hilltoppers and my official time of 57:25 was 11th out of 96.  I wound up having a great time, I'll probably run the relay again.
E.J.
Tuesday Night Good Times 5K series Lowell, MA
Greater Lowell Road Runners
See Dawg run. Run Dawg run.

"The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self."
Whitney Young
posted: 9/28/2009 at 4:36 PM
modified: 9/28/2009 at 4:36 PM
I would love to do Winni next year and would forego Applefest if it lands on the same day again. Maybe we can put together a solid Good Times team next year??!!


Beware of the Swamp

posted: 9/28/2009 at 6:10 PM
It is a very fun race, especially with nice weather...I already committed to run again next year with my team, if they have 8..no more doubles for me, if I can help it.
posted: 10/5/2009 at 3:32 PM
modified: 10/6/2009 at 12:13 PM
A couple pics of GT runners at Winni by Ted Tyler of Coolrunning (as always, LOTS more at http://www.jimrhoades.com/ )







 





MTA: credit for photos
E.J.
Tuesday Night Good Times 5K series Lowell, MA
Greater Lowell Road Runners
See Dawg run. Run Dawg run.

"The truth is that there is nothing noble in being superior to somebody else. The only real nobility is in being superior to your former self."
Whitney Young
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