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Forest Park 50k Trail Run (loooooong) (Read 333 times)

Tallrunner

posted: 5/30/2008 at 3:56 PM

Wow, you are a marvel. That is quite the race and the distance to run. Looks like an amazing race and tons of fun. Congrats on the great time. Tall

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fatozzig

posted: 5/30/2008 at 4:30 PM

Thanks for all your comments, everyone. I really appreciate them. And Tallrunner - As to your question, "Would you rather be right or happy?" Most definitely happy - and I am!

Leslie
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GreenMan

posted: 6/2/2008 at 2:28 PM

It's been said, but I want to say it again, Leslie, you are tough, tough, TOUGH!. Great report, and you are so lucky to have, such a wise crew. jjj

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Marathon Maniac #957

posted: 6/4/2008 at 12:18 PM

Wow! Don't apologize about the details - I love the details! Seems like every big race I've had has coincided with my period - men have no idea what extra difficulty that adds to a race - and to add bowel issues, too - that's taking an already hugely difficult endurance event and making it much more to endure. You are amazing!

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johnmaas

posted: 6/5/2008 at 2:40 PM

Leslie, Congrats on your tremendous perseverance on your 50K run. Your RR was inspirational and very well written. Keep up the great running! Your willpower is something to envy. John

Twocat

posted: 6/5/2008 at 7:52 PM

Impressive run with the kind of determination few could ever muster! I know the rain you went through would have had me calling it quits before the starting gun even went off. Then to have gotten waylaid by a detour due to poor trail markings and yet recover to go on is simply amazing. Great job.

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