RunningAHEAD - Topic: Ultracentric 6 Hour Event - or Bonkin's First Ultra (page 2)

btb1490

posted: 11/19/2007 at 9:01 AM

Mike, you did it!!!!!!!!! All the planning, all the training, all the sacrifices... it all came together for you! It's amazing how far you've come in a relatively short amount of time, what an inspiration you are! And you did this on a hot day no less, which makes it even more amazing! I can't imagine what another year of running will bring for you, I think you've only begun to scratch the surface of your potential! Enjoy some downtime now, just in time for the holidays! Smile

Thanks for the report, and again.... CONGRATS!

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Mississippi

posted: 11/19/2007 at 9:26 AM
modified: 11/19/2007 at 9:27 AM

What a report! 8th place is terrific!! Yes

Congratulations again! So now will you rest?

Michelle

alan f

posted: 11/19/2007 at 9:28 AM

Way to go MIke. I have a 1.7 mile loop I run sometimes- I get dizzy just doing 20 miles on it- and you did 32+!!!! Incredible.

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Bonkin

posted: 11/19/2007 at 9:49 AM

Thanks, Stephen, Michelle, and Alan! Michelle - yes I'm going to rest up for the next two weeks before I start training for my next marathon. Wink

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

Bonkin

posted: 11/19/2007 at 9:52 AM

Quote from btb1490 on 11/19/2007 at 9:01 AM:

Mike, you did it!!!!!!!!!

Bob, Thanks - I hope another year of running does some things related to making me faster Wink

You and Pam have been instrumental in pushing me along in the right directions over the last 3-4 months and I thank you both so much for that! Now it is time to rest and recover a bit - before I take some more lessons from Pam and hit the weights a little bit this time.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

modal

posted: 11/19/2007 at 10:21 AM
modified: 11/19/2007 at 10:22 AM

Dude, major congrats on doing a 50km + 1 mile on a warm Saturday! You look to be picking up the enthusiasm of these other ultra folks. l think that's awesome. I hope your wife gave you a good deep tissue massage when you got home. I did a 10 mile run on Saturday without water and had rock salt lips afterwards. I couldn't imagine doing 50km! I'll see you and the other RA'ers at the Whiterock Half unless it's below your standard distance now. Tongue

Vim

tschepsit

Burninated Peasant

posted: 11/19/2007 at 10:35 AM

Nice run, Mike! Especially impressive that you were able to go that far with the heat the way that it was. I don't recall much in the way of shade at that park - I'm pretty sure I would have been laying down begging for water well before 50k. I was a little frustrated that we didn't make it out to take a look. Didn't fit with the kids' nap schedule.

Bonkin

posted: 11/19/2007 at 10:36 AM

Quote from modal on 11/19/2007 at 10:21 AM:

Dude, major congrats on doing a 50km + 1 mile on a warm Saturday! You look to be picking up the enthusiasm of these other ultra folks. l think that's awesome. I hope your wife gave you a good deep tissue massage when you got home. I did a 10 mile run on Saturday without water and had rock salt lips afterwards. I couldn't imagine doing 50km! I'll see you and the other RA'ers at the Whiterock Half unless it's below your standard distance now.

Thanks, Modal. Massage - ha - I should be so lucky. I did get some sympathy out of my son - who graciously rolled my legs with The Stick. He thinks its funny that it hurts. Roll eyes

Good job on the 10 miler - bring water next time. The half is definitely going to be fun and certainly not below my standard distance. Looking forward to seeing you and everyone else there. Today I will find out if 2 miles is ABOVE my standard distance. Tight lipped

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

Bonkin

posted: 11/19/2007 at 10:38 AM

Quote from tschepsit on 11/19/2007 at 10:35 AM:

Nice run, Mike! Especially impressive that you were able to go that far with the heat the way that it was. I don't recall much in the way of shade at that park - I'm pretty sure I would have been laying down begging for water well before 50k. I was a little frustrated that we didn't make it out to take a look. Didn't fit with the kids' nap schedule.

Thanks, Michael! It was warm - but the water bottle helps a lot. I probably drank 20oz per loop for the first 3 hours. And no - no shade in the park - until dark Big grin

Totally understand on the kids nap schedules - I'm past that now - but remember those times well with our two. See you at White Rock as well!

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 11/19/2007 at 11:49 AM

nice job Mike. Marathons will be a walk in the park for you now Smile

GP160

posted: 11/19/2007 at 10:21 PM

I just looked at the race results...do these people sleep??

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Bonkin

posted: 11/19/2007 at 11:18 PM

Quote from SurfNRun on 11/19/2007 at 11:49 AM:

nice job Mike. Marathons will be a walk in the park for you now

Thanks, Steve! I don't think so - I'm hoping the next one or two are runs (and no walking) through the streets! Big grin

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

Bonkin

posted: 11/19/2007 at 11:21 PM

Quote from GP160 on 11/19/2007 at 10:21 PM:

I just looked at the race results...do these people sleep??

Some of the 48 hour people took short naps in tents that they (or their crew) had set up alongside the course. I don't think all of them slept, though. Some of the 48 hour runners looked they were running and sleeping at the same time - if you can imagine what that looks like. The winner of the 48 hour event had at least two trips to the massage tent for quadricep problems - I don't think he slept though.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

Markfive

Me and my gang in Breck

posted: 11/20/2007 at 6:52 AM

Mike, Nice job! Good report. I don't think I'm ready for one of those yet Undecided

That which does not kill us makes us stronger. Neitzsche "Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." "Dedication and commitment are what transfer dreams into reality."

JohnnyDx

Into the wild

posted: 11/20/2007 at 7:34 AM

Great effort. The trails await you Smile

Good luck.

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