RunningAHEAD - Topic: Race report, Eugene 5K, May 3 by Woods Lady

r2farm

flatland mountaineer

posted: 5/4/2009 at 8:38 PM

Nice race and report. I like how you left nothing to chance. I liked the cowboy neck scarf even better, thought I was the only one to do that. Wink

I just hate it when you have to try and get by walkers 3 abreast talking and not paying attention to people trying to get by. good job Smile

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rasmussenmp

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posted: 5/4/2009 at 10:34 PM

Woods Lady - I'm glad I got the first hand version from you on Saturday night. It was great seeing you again and chatting. Congrats again on a great run and hardware to boot.

Marathon Maniac #530 Mike (My Indian name is "Runs for Beer")

halllar

posted: 5/5/2009 at 6:49 AM

Woods Lady, Great report and congrats on the AG award. A win is A win and somtimes just showing up makes us winners. Think of all the training it took to get that award not the competition. Larry

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flajewels

posted: 5/5/2009 at 6:57 AM

Woohoo.....way to go Woods Lady. Great RR and I see many more in your future. You will get stronger and stronger with each one. Jewels

But in the end, I'm more afraid of not trying, than failing. JJJessee

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Renee the dog

posted: 5/5/2009 at 7:09 AM

This was a great read! Thanks for taking the time to write it up. Congrats on your age group win!!!! Smile

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coastwalker

posted: 5/5/2009 at 8:39 AM

Hi Woods Lady, Congrats on a greta race and RR! I agree that you should take full credit for the AG win, with no excuses or explanations. You were there, you ran well, and you beat everyone else in your AG -'nough said. When you do your hill walking vs. running test, don't stop at the top of the hill; continue running for about a half mile beyond the crest to see how you feel and how fast you recover. Managing hills is not just a matter of how you get up them, it is also how well you run on the other side. Most runners stick with the technique that gives them the best combination of speed and recovery up and beyond the hill. Can't wait till your next RR - keep up the good work! Jay

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Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 5/5/2009 at 10:16 AM

Congratulations!!! Excellent race & RR! Classy all the way Wink

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huskydon

posted: 5/5/2009 at 9:00 PM

Nice job! Congrats on the age group win, too! You prepared well and it showed. Best wishes for the next one!

RCG

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posted: 5/5/2009 at 10:11 PM

Yippee! That was fun to read! Congratulations WoodsLadyEconoMa! I can't wait for the next adventure. (Head colds zap energy more than hills do...you had a double whammy.)

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dg.

posted: 5/6/2009 at 12:34 PM

Elegant Woods Lady.... (may I call you MaE?) Very nie job!!! Congratulations on your 1st in age group! I really like how you approached this, as well as your post-race analysis. I think you are a keeper. And an added bonus... we get to see more of the nice Econo. Smile

. I agree that pacing is an interesting subject. I'm looking forward to your next report!

Holly S.

Marathon Maniac #957

posted: 5/6/2009 at 12:41 PM

I love this report! Great racing, Woods Lady, and like everyone says, an AG win is an AG win - congratulations!

Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

Woods Lady

posted: 5/6/2009 at 3:22 PM

Thank you, all of you nice and knowledgeable Master Runners, for your kind words, encouragement, and advice. I have my plaque on the mantle, and, yes, one's best effort at a race that has been prepared for makes one a winner. No matter who is there, or how they do. Life is like that, too! enkephalin, I love your quote by Margaret Davis! Econo, you are a nice girl, and Bravo on the Half Marathon. I'm proud. Smile

nj joe I like that "You ran your own race, and had fun doing it". Yep - that is what is all about for me. r2farm I have three colors, so Ribs will know that I am making co ordinated color choices. Just red won't do for the tree farm, the cows, the corn, or the course. Clowning around

coastwalker Thank you for the hill managing advice. I'm going to use that strategy! Thank you, everyone. I can't beleive it, but am still tired, and am not back at it yet. This bothers me, because the next race is May 16th, and I had hoped to make great strides to prepare, but am not up to that quite yet. Have a good week, everyone, and good luck on this weekend's racers. Woods Lady

SteveP

posted: 5/7/2009 at 5:05 AM

Kids should be trampled an eaten. That being said, you ran an intelligent race. Well done on the AG win.

SteveP

eliz4015

posted: 5/7/2009 at 6:09 AM

Delightful RR on a well-planned and terrifically-run race. Congrats and thanks for the great RR! Smile

Eliz

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CNYrunner

posted: 5/7/2009 at 7:36 AM

Way to go Woods Lady!!! I caught up on my race report reading last night in the airport and this one made me grin and grin. I was about to reply right then and lost my connection. Even better that I read this again this morning. Smile

Awesome Age Group win!

Masters Running

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