Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon

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The Monkeys Strike Back (Read 802 times)

Trent


    posted: 11/23/2009 at 8:32 PM
    modified: 11/23/2009 at 8:59 PM
    It is done. The casualties were minimal. Things turned out, well, just fine. Congratulations.

    Thank you all for coming by and sacrificing your quads on the hills to belay the Monkey Wars. It was a bold gesture on your part. We all of us appreciate your service. Thank you.

    And our task was made easier by the spectacular volunteer army who aided our efforts. We are truly fortunate to have had them on our side. If you had any role in recruiting them, thank you for that too.

    Next year, we anticipate holding this madness again. November 21, 2010, perhaps. With registration to open on August 1, 2010 at 8am CDT. This year, registration filled in 9 hours. Next year?

    If you did not hate the race, the hills, the weather, the experience, the RD or the monkeys too too badly, please feel free to leave your comments here: http://www.marathonguide.com/races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=2539091122 . Otherwise, you most likely have my emails blocked, so no worries.

    If you left anything of value behind, please let me know. Anything going unclaimed will be donated to charity. It is the least we can do to balance out the sheer evil of this idiot race.

    Recover well. Run more. And may the hills be with you.
    Trent


      posted: 11/30/2009 at 10:52 AM
      Quote from Trent on 11/23/2009 at 8:32 PM:
      leave your comments here: http://www.marathonguide.com/races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=2539091122

       

      Yo

      DrewEOB


      Idiot

        posted: 11/30/2009 at 10:54 AM
        modified: 11/30/2009 at 11:32 AM

        Done.

         

        MTA: Though mine is not showing up.  Perhaps it's being held in moderation for cursing.

        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.

        C-R


          posted: 11/30/2009 at 11:15 AM
          Been there, done that, did not get the "small" t-shirt.

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


          In it for the long run..

            posted: 11/30/2009 at 12:38 PM
            I also did one (last week) which is not showing up.  Strange.

            "It's not who wins the workout..."

            Candice S.


              posted: 11/30/2009 at 12:42 PM
              Quote from C-R on 11/30/2009 at 11:15 AM:
              Been there, done that, did not get the "small" t-shirt.

               You could have.

               

              I don't think you need boob pockets?

              How do you keep your feet on the ground, when you know you were born to fly?


              break'n three

              Trent


                posted: 11/30/2009 at 11:19 PM
                Quote from HStreet on 11/30/2009 at 12:38 PM:
                I also did one (last week) which is not showing up.  Strange.

                 

                This is what you wrote:

                 

                "This was my first Monkey and the hardest course I have ever run. We were warned! I train some on this course, and it is the most awesome park in the country, in my opinion. The hills are difficult, but the support along the course is outstanding and the feeling of accomplishment at the finish line makes it all worth it. The race organization is beyond compare, and everyone is welcomed into the close-knit community that is known as 'Idiots'. You don't have to be fast to run this race, but you DO have to be serious about pushing yourself to new places and wanting to have a great time at a beautiful location. This doesn't seem to be a one-time thing for many of the finishers, either. It draws you back. I guess that's part of being an 'Idiot'. Kudos to the race director and all involved in making this event possible."

                 

                It is showing up as "Abandoned".  Perhaps it did not save right; try again?

                HStreet


                In it for the long run..

                  posted: 12/1/2009 at 10:05 AM
                  modified: 12/3/2009 at 11:44 AM

                  OK- I did it again and it was definitely submitted.  We'll see if it posts.

                   

                   

                  Still not there.  Can you check on it, Trent?  Can I not say "Idiots"?

                  "It's not who wins the workout..."

                  bdub


                    posted: 12/3/2009 at 1:34 PM
                    Quote from HStreet on 12/1/2009 at 10:05 AM:

                    OK- I did it again and it was definitely submitted.  We'll see if it posts.

                     

                     

                    Still not there.  Can you check on it, Trent?  Can I not say "Idiots"?

                     

                    I don't think my entry from last year ever showed up.  I just assumed it wasn't of a high enough quality.  There are some pretty good reviews out there.  I'm not implying yours is a problem of quality.  Nay.  I'm just reminiscing of my failures.  Usually I do that over a few drinks but I'm at work now - which is like being drunk.  

                    lostinthenet3


                    MM#1869

                      posted: 12/3/2009 at 1:47 PM

                      Bdub and Hstreet it was nice to meet you both in real life.

                      Doug.

                      "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."

                      DrewEOB


                      Idiot

                        posted: 12/3/2009 at 1:56 PM
                        Quote from lostinthenet3 on 12/3/2009 at 1:47 PM:

                        Bdub and Hstreet it was nice to meet you both in real life.

                        Doug.

                         

                        You met bdub?!?  I got screwed again.  Were it not for pictures, I'd guess he doesn't really exist.

                         

                        (and it was nice to meet you, Doug)

                        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.

                        HStreet


                        In it for the long run..

                          posted: 12/3/2009 at 2:27 PM
                          It was great to meet you, too.  I had so much fun meeting all these people I knew from the internet!

                          "It's not who wins the workout..."

                          The Thunder


                          Back

                            posted: 12/3/2009 at 2:56 PM
                            Quote from DrewEOB on 12/3/2009 at 1:56 PM:

                             

                            You met bdub?!?  I got screwed again.  Were it not for pictures, I'd guess he doesn't really exist.

                             

                            (and it was nice to meet you, Doug)

                             

                            I met him too....we spoke briefly as I passed him early....and as he passed me late.  Seemed like a fine chap. 

                            Thunder smash!

                            Trent


                              posted: 12/3/2009 at 3:07 PM
                              Tanya.  Nice.  Heh.
                              Ennay


                              A Saucy Wench

                                posted: 12/3/2009 at 3:13 PM
                                Quote from Trent on 12/3/2009 at 3:07 PM:
                                Tanya.  Nice.  Heh.

                                hmmm cant find it.

                                I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets

                                 

                                "When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7

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