Doonst runs ATB as a training race.

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Postby QuickChick » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:28 am

I'm so glad the knee was OK! Great news. I'm glad you had a good "dress rehearsal".
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Postby Sir Crashalot » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:52 am

Now that the "training race" is over, go get'em in Boston!
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Postby Jaimer » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:22 am

Great job on your "training run", and good luck!
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Postby pts » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:50 am

Sheldon- i am so glad i got to see you before Boston to wish you luck in person. I am so excited for you for the 'big show'.

Good work on ATB, looks like you are good to go for Beantown!

ETA: And THANKS for sticking around to watch me finish- that made me SMILE! (even if you didn't just stick around to see me- i am telling myself that you did since you left right after i came in!).
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Postby DougG » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:55 am

Well done Sheldon. You were fashionable as usual! :roll:
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Postby kpoire » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:56 am

Great training race Sheldon. Well done and good luck in Boston!
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Postby scrumhalfgirl » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:43 am

Glad to hear the knee held up! Next stop...boston!
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Postby tgilpin » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:03 am

Great training run!!! You will Rock Boston.....Good Luck!!!!
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Postby Midge » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:09 am

i admire your restraint
;) early and ;) often - it pays off in the long run

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Postby wind-hater » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:29 am

Sheldon! Very nice race/ training run buddy! Very glad you got a chance to run a bit with Dennis! Glad you were both out! I saw La there - always nice to bump in to her!

Nice job and time - hey any long runs left in you in the forks before Boston? Since I don't feel horible from yesterday, I think I'll run Mississauga - :shock:
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Postby Doonst » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:05 am

My split times, corrected for chip timing:

First 10 K: 51:41
Second 10: 51:13
Third 10: 51:56

Half splits:

1:17:32
1:17:18
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Re: Doonst runs ATB as a training race.

Postby casual-runner » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:14 am

Congratulations. Solid run :clap:

Doonst wrote:..Overheard on the course around the 8 K mark: "its not a training run, its a training race, there's a difference." That pretty much describes my day at Around the Bay 2008. ...

Totally describes my experience at ATB 2008 also :)
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Postby Ironboy » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:39 am

Very solid performance!

Great pacing. You're ready!
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Postby Ed Fizz » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:15 am

Solid effort. Are the tights going to Boston as well?
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Postby dgrant1 » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:03 pm

Great to run a bit with ya, buddy! You kept me honest for the last few kms, when my mind was in danger of wandering - and just for the record, I actually meant to let YOU win by 0.2 sec, just to give you a false sense of security... 8) :wink: :D
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Postby Irongirl » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:06 pm

great work Sheldon.

As a spectator - the tights were great! We knew it was you as soon as you rounded the corner out from under the bridge.....

I'm sure I got some pics - will post tonight! :)


SUPER happy to hear that the knee is good to go! :)
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Postby Stella » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:42 pm

Great run - nice even splits!

I tried to run ATB in 2006 as a training run.....it turned into a race...I just don't have any discipline.

Congrats - and have a kickin' time in Boston!
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Postby La » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:30 pm

Doonst, they do make shorts, you know!
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I didn't see the Orange Lizard, but these might look nice:
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Or, if you're feeling really funky:
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Postby Doonst » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:46 pm

It's still there if you dig deep: Image
The master list of fabrics is here: http://www.runningfunky.com/fabrics/

So many to choose from! Good thing I'm not rich.

They make swim shorts too! Imagehttp://www.runningfunky.com/Shark-b-details.aspx
Maybe in Pretty Kitty or Gold Speckled Gator?
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Postby Ironboy » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:12 am

Snakeskin orange in action:

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Postby Lightning » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:01 pm

Glad you met your goal. Doonst, I really enjoy reading about your training and how it is coming along. Though short, this race report didn't disappoint. Can't wait for you to rock it in Boston!!!!
Nice chatting with you after the race. :D
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Postby TheBman » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:03 pm

Dammm right that sounds good!
Good plan for the day....enjoy the big dance!

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Postby CAW » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:33 pm

I love the tights, Doonst!

You did great...you know it. :wink:

Good luck in Beantown! I'll be watching.
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Postby JSmitty » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:22 pm

You are a very disciplined runner and that will pay off for you in Boston.
I am so excited for you, great run at ATB.
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Postby mcshame » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:19 pm

Boston baby! Can't believe it's here already!
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