RunningAHEAD - Topic: Zoomy's "not living up to her name" 25k (page 2)

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/10/2008 at 5:47 PM

Quote from marathonmanleto on 5/10/2008 at 5:29 PM:

Kirsten--Cory and I were anxiously awaiting your arrival before the race inside Devos place as agreed. Wimp. What kind of swamp troll are you? Also, met Rick last night at the expo. It was great to actually put faces to swampers. Missed you, though. Think about the Marshall run 5k Labor day weekend in Newaygo.

Ooh, I may just have to do that race... Where were you guys? We looked near the restrooms in the big expo space, just on the other side of the wall from the lobby area...as well as on the other side of the wall in the lobby area. Sad

Is Rick just as fun a guy IRL as he is here? His HTFU sign really was the highlight of the entire race (well, that, and crossing the line and being done, heh).

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Sockoni

posted: 5/10/2008 at 8:21 PM

Kirsten, I'm sorry about your not making your goal, but CONGRATS on your PR friend!!! I'm proud of ya. Cool

ChknWingy

Oh Mighty Wing

posted: 5/10/2008 at 8:25 PM

Zoomy I blame it all on the bug... which by the way is awful to have to run with a respiratory bug especially in prime allergy season! So you definitely HTFU'd and there is always next time!!

Crabby

Dog-Love

posted: 5/10/2008 at 9:27 PM

I am proud of you too. Chicka you have come far...and it;s great to have room for improvement. Makes for lots of PRs. More than a lot of the elites can say. You are awesome!

Run like you are on fire! 5K goal 24:00 or less (PR 24:34) 10K goal 50:00 or less (PR 52:45) HM goal 1:55:00 or less (PR 2:03:02) Marathon Goal...Less than my PR (PR 4:33:23)

andytrihard

Gotta TRI

posted: 5/11/2008 at 6:27 AM

Zoomy, YOU ROCK!!! Sorry you didn't hit your personal goal, but you did PR, you did finish, and you do rock! As mentioned earlier, you are such a motivator and inspiration to many of us here, and we thank -you. Keep it up Big grin

2010 Dec. California International Marathon 2011 Jan. Disney Marathon

modal

posted: 5/11/2008 at 7:15 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 5/10/2008 at 4:09 PM:

Ugh. ...since I crossed the finish and I'm still fairly queasy.

Great job. I probably would have stayed home Big grin

, if I was sick.

Vim

corland

posted: 5/11/2008 at 8:43 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 5/10/2008 at 5:47 PM:

Ooh, I may just have to do that race... Where were you guys? We looked near the restrooms in the big expo space, just on the other side of the wall from the lobby area...as well as on the other side of the wall in the lobby area. Is Rick just as fun a guy IRL as he is here? His HTFU sign really was the highlight of the entire race (well, that, and crossing the line and being done, heh).

We were there off and on from about 7:00 until about 7:45. I had to run back to the truck at one point and I think Joe left to check gear for a minute while I was gone. I watched the finish shoot from about 10:15 until 10:55am as well. I was looking for your orange skirt. There's just sooo many people there. 4 of my coworkers crossed the line in that time as well, I missed them all. None the less, Great effort Zoom! I wish you were happier with your race. Marshall Run - Definitely a fun run, and for a good cause! A meet would be much easier as well Wink

freckles

posted: 5/11/2008 at 10:46 AM

You had a great PR girl! Some days are just better than others but even your bad day had its good points!

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/11/2008 at 11:13 AM

Quote from modal on 5/11/2008 at 7:15 AM:

Great job. I probably would have stayed home , if I was sick.

Well, I wasn't sick until I started racing...therin lies the rub (oh, and speaking of rub...forgot to Body Glide under my arms--ouch!).

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/11/2008 at 11:14 AM

Quote from freckles on 5/11/2008 at 10:46 AM:

You had a great PR girl! Some days are just better than others but even your bad day had its good points!

Yeah, I got to see Rick with his HTFU sign. That was totally awesome! Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/11/2008 at 11:14 AM

Quote from corland on 5/11/2008 at 8:43 AM:

Marshall Run - Definitely a fun run, and for a good cause! A meet would be much easier as well

As much as I hate 5ks, I may have to do that one. Would be closer for backroadrunner, too, as she lives about 30 minutes or so from Newaygo. Smile

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

JillyBeans

Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle.

posted: 5/11/2008 at 11:24 AM

Zoomy, I'm just reading your post and I am proud of you. I know everyone has off days, but you still got a PR to boot. Way to HTFU! Good job doing it and I'm sorry about the Body Glide situation. That stinks. Jilly Orange Team rules!

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 5/11/2008 at 11:33 AM

Sounds like a hard race, but you toughed it out! Congrats on the PR - many more to come!

ayola

posted: 5/11/2008 at 11:37 AM

dear Zoomy, Hey way to go on sticking it out through a race and you PRed... pretty inspiring, I'm going to start buggin you for tips on my first HM A

Recalculating...

ABCGreys

My dogs are fast, not me

posted: 5/11/2008 at 12:17 PM

Sorry you didn't meet your goal. But, well done on the PR. You haven't been feeling great, so I'm sure you'll crush it next time.

Robin

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