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rectumdamnnearkilledem
8am and we are off! The first mile was crowded, especially when they moved us off from the road onto a 5' wide path. I thought they could have kept us on the road until we moved to the 10' wide park bike path. To quote today's Race Director.... "and the adventure continues..."
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
Vim
Think Whirled Peas
Just because running is simple does not mean it is easy.
Relentless. Forward. Motion. <repeat>
At mile 23 I was struggling. I think I could have kept running, although obviously significantly slower. First my righ calf, then both cramped. I would run until they cramped then walk it out. The last 3.2 were back in the way we came out. 10:29, 9:38, 9:47, 1:46. The city is just ahead, as I hit the 25th mile I can hear some cheering.
Imminent Catastrophe
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Ricky —our ability to perform up to our physiological potential in a race is determined by whether or not we truly psychologically believe that what we are attempting is realistic. Anton Krupicka
The last 4-5 cost me the goal. I could blame it on cramping and coffee, but I'd be lying to myself. I left a few miles on the training course. Next year the goal is to run a spring and fall marathon, and a few more miles. To quote today's Race Director.... "and the adventure continues..."
At the end of the day, be happy with where you are and what you've accomplished.
E.J.Greater Lowell Road RunnersCry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.
Marathonmanleto
Another Passion
Rick "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa "I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobbyrunningforcassy.blogspot.com
Good work--I ran Detroit last weekend and am considering GR for next year. Do you recommend? Is it flat?