JacSprat's first race report evah!
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JacSprat's first race report evah!
Ok – here it is – my first ever race report. Sorry it's kinda long ...ok...very long.
This is the Not Since Moses run so it’s not really a race btw – it’s more a hope I can finish sort of thing.
I’d been camping and kayaking on Saturday at the provincial park close to the run site. We had fantastic weather and the scenery there is amazing. We paddled around the area of the running course. That was nice ‘cos I got to see the course and get an idea of what it looked like. Well only half an idea – what it ‘really’ looked like was submerged under 50 metres of water at that time. Sunday would be a different story – the tide would be out and the bottom of the seabed would be our running track. At one spot there’s a hole in the rock and we were able to paddle right through in our kayaks. The next day we’d be running through it
Saturday night was the pre-race dinner. I knew some Maniacs were going to be there but had never met them before so I put a Runningmania tattoo on my cheek (face that is) and that was good ‘cos they recognized me right away. It was great to meet Lonerunner, running angel, and Q, and I met Drgfx and Bicycle Boy on Sunday at the race.
Sunday arrives – I have no idea what to expect….running on the bottom of the seabed, through mud and water and seaweed. What if I can’t make it? I was happy to know there was an out at 6km where the 10k actually goes through the finish line and doubles back. If I was too tired I could always stop there. The race ends on an island – Moose Island for the 5km and Long Island for the 10. Then we’d have to wait until the tide comes in and the rescue boats come out and get us back to the mainland.
The event starts in a field – and the organizer, standing on the roof of a car (a rental he says) calls everyone together and gives us some directions and words of encouragement. We’re told to head down to the beach – the 5k-ers are to line up on each side and the 10k-ers will begin the run by running down the path they make - while they cheer us on and take pictures. A nice send off. I’m kind of nervous. What lies ahead is unknown. But Maniacs give out positive comments and remind us all that this is for fun and to go out there and enjoy this unusual event.
It's a 5-4-3-2-1 start...and off we go. The pack was moving pretty fast and I felt like I was getting passed by everyone. I’m running too fast though. It’s hard work already and we’re still on the gravelly beach. I try to get into some pace but it’s impossible. Every step requires adjustment because of the terrain. It’s tiring. Then I hear shrieks in front of me – we’re about to get our feet wet! Well we all know that’s inevitable but the first dip is still hard to take. Splosh! Splosh! Splosh! Red mud and water and water and red mud. And it’s not hard stuff – it’s soft and every step my foot goes down and gets submerged in the stuff and saps more energy getting it out than I like to think about. I’ll probably have to quit at 6 if this keeps up I’m thinking. I keep running though. Gravel has made it’s way into my socks. That’s not good. How can I run 10k with stones in my shoes. But I keep running. There’s no point stopping to try to fix anything. It’s non-fixable. We get to some rocky parts. I have to be careful. A twisted ankle would be easy on this stuff. I decide this is a good time to walk and take a breather, and for the rest of the race that’s what I did on that rocky stuff. I’m at 4km now. That’s good. Only 6 to go I truly wonder if I’ll make 10 though. This is really tough going. All along the way there are volunteers standing in mud and on rocks with flags, pointing the way and shouting out great words of encouragement. The 5km finish line is in sight. Half way there. I pick up a bottle of water and take a few slugs and then off again. Up on to some fairly flat rock covered in barnacle = good traction. I’m feeling better now. It’s still tiring but I feel more in tune. At 6km we go past the 10k finish line. Some runners are already heading back and finishing. They look really fit
Climb up some rock and through the hole we kayaked through the day before. The next part is really hard. The wind is in my face, and the terrain is like mud dunes, up and down, sinking feet, and each down has water in it. I run when I can. And walk when I have to. Finally around Pinnacle island – that’s the outermost island and now I’m heading back. The race attendant cautions that the seaweed is really slippery and to try to step on the grey rock that sticks out of it. Heading back now. Back across the dunes. Back through the hole in the rock. The finish line must be getting close. I can’t see it because of the rock but I’ve come this way before and I know it’s there soon. Yes There it is And it’s even closer than I thought Is it the finish line Yup That’s the finish line I'm happy...looks like I’m going to make this crazy race There are Maniacs there cheering me in. Done
Have to hand in the bottom of my race bib. Everyone has to be accounted for.
It was tough but suprizingly I feel pretty fine, and after a hotdog and a banana and a rest on the rocks, I manage to climb the 197 stairs up to check out the island. The race organizer owns it and he’s opened his house and cottages for people to look around. Really nice place he has
I’m not sure how long we waited for the boats to come and pick us up – 2 or 3 hours I guess. It was a fun wait. The tide is coming in fast now though. The line up for the boats has to keep moving back because the beach is quickly getting smaller and smaller. Jump in a boat and back to the mainland
Great event! Great fun Great run….or maybe plod is a better word
Oh yeah...the time = 1.18.53
This is the Not Since Moses run so it’s not really a race btw – it’s more a hope I can finish sort of thing.
I’d been camping and kayaking on Saturday at the provincial park close to the run site. We had fantastic weather and the scenery there is amazing. We paddled around the area of the running course. That was nice ‘cos I got to see the course and get an idea of what it looked like. Well only half an idea – what it ‘really’ looked like was submerged under 50 metres of water at that time. Sunday would be a different story – the tide would be out and the bottom of the seabed would be our running track. At one spot there’s a hole in the rock and we were able to paddle right through in our kayaks. The next day we’d be running through it
Saturday night was the pre-race dinner. I knew some Maniacs were going to be there but had never met them before so I put a Runningmania tattoo on my cheek (face that is) and that was good ‘cos they recognized me right away. It was great to meet Lonerunner, running angel, and Q, and I met Drgfx and Bicycle Boy on Sunday at the race.
Sunday arrives – I have no idea what to expect….running on the bottom of the seabed, through mud and water and seaweed. What if I can’t make it? I was happy to know there was an out at 6km where the 10k actually goes through the finish line and doubles back. If I was too tired I could always stop there. The race ends on an island – Moose Island for the 5km and Long Island for the 10. Then we’d have to wait until the tide comes in and the rescue boats come out and get us back to the mainland.
The event starts in a field – and the organizer, standing on the roof of a car (a rental he says) calls everyone together and gives us some directions and words of encouragement. We’re told to head down to the beach – the 5k-ers are to line up on each side and the 10k-ers will begin the run by running down the path they make - while they cheer us on and take pictures. A nice send off. I’m kind of nervous. What lies ahead is unknown. But Maniacs give out positive comments and remind us all that this is for fun and to go out there and enjoy this unusual event.
It's a 5-4-3-2-1 start...and off we go. The pack was moving pretty fast and I felt like I was getting passed by everyone. I’m running too fast though. It’s hard work already and we’re still on the gravelly beach. I try to get into some pace but it’s impossible. Every step requires adjustment because of the terrain. It’s tiring. Then I hear shrieks in front of me – we’re about to get our feet wet! Well we all know that’s inevitable but the first dip is still hard to take. Splosh! Splosh! Splosh! Red mud and water and water and red mud. And it’s not hard stuff – it’s soft and every step my foot goes down and gets submerged in the stuff and saps more energy getting it out than I like to think about. I’ll probably have to quit at 6 if this keeps up I’m thinking. I keep running though. Gravel has made it’s way into my socks. That’s not good. How can I run 10k with stones in my shoes. But I keep running. There’s no point stopping to try to fix anything. It’s non-fixable. We get to some rocky parts. I have to be careful. A twisted ankle would be easy on this stuff. I decide this is a good time to walk and take a breather, and for the rest of the race that’s what I did on that rocky stuff. I’m at 4km now. That’s good. Only 6 to go I truly wonder if I’ll make 10 though. This is really tough going. All along the way there are volunteers standing in mud and on rocks with flags, pointing the way and shouting out great words of encouragement. The 5km finish line is in sight. Half way there. I pick up a bottle of water and take a few slugs and then off again. Up on to some fairly flat rock covered in barnacle = good traction. I’m feeling better now. It’s still tiring but I feel more in tune. At 6km we go past the 10k finish line. Some runners are already heading back and finishing. They look really fit
Climb up some rock and through the hole we kayaked through the day before. The next part is really hard. The wind is in my face, and the terrain is like mud dunes, up and down, sinking feet, and each down has water in it. I run when I can. And walk when I have to. Finally around Pinnacle island – that’s the outermost island and now I’m heading back. The race attendant cautions that the seaweed is really slippery and to try to step on the grey rock that sticks out of it. Heading back now. Back across the dunes. Back through the hole in the rock. The finish line must be getting close. I can’t see it because of the rock but I’ve come this way before and I know it’s there soon. Yes There it is And it’s even closer than I thought Is it the finish line Yup That’s the finish line I'm happy...looks like I’m going to make this crazy race There are Maniacs there cheering me in. Done
Have to hand in the bottom of my race bib. Everyone has to be accounted for.
It was tough but suprizingly I feel pretty fine, and after a hotdog and a banana and a rest on the rocks, I manage to climb the 197 stairs up to check out the island. The race organizer owns it and he’s opened his house and cottages for people to look around. Really nice place he has
I’m not sure how long we waited for the boats to come and pick us up – 2 or 3 hours I guess. It was a fun wait. The tide is coming in fast now though. The line up for the boats has to keep moving back because the beach is quickly getting smaller and smaller. Jump in a boat and back to the mainland
Great event! Great fun Great run….or maybe plod is a better word
Oh yeah...the time = 1.18.53
Last edited by JacSprat on Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:30 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Awesome report ...bravo. Where is the time result?
I am SO SO happy for you, you've had a lot on your plate, way to get out there and have a great time, congrats!!
I am SO SO happy for you, you've had a lot on your plate, way to get out there and have a great time, congrats!!
Last edited by Marg on Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Chilly 1/2 - March 4
Montreal 1/2 - April 29
NCM 1/2 - May 27
Manitoba 1/2 - June 17
Army 1/2 - Sept
Montreal 1/2 - April 29
NCM 1/2 - May 27
Manitoba 1/2 - June 17
Army 1/2 - Sept
Sounds like a blast. I love the idea of kayaking one day, then running in the same area the next, that is cool!
Great report!
Great report!
2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
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Great work, Jacsprat! Great to meet you and share a boat-ride with you.
2008 season by: Euro-Sports.ca
2009 season powered by: sugar and adrenaline
Cabot Trail Relay Race - Leg 9 (17.84k) 1:30:56 (5:06 min/km avg)
Not Since Moses (10k) - 50:16 (5:02 min/km avg)
Rum Runners Relay Leg 4 (16.9K) - 1:14:32 (4:25 min/km avg)
Valley Harvest Marathon (42.2k) - 3:12:16 (4:33 min/km avg)
2009 season powered by: sugar and adrenaline
Cabot Trail Relay Race - Leg 9 (17.84k) 1:30:56 (5:06 min/km avg)
Not Since Moses (10k) - 50:16 (5:02 min/km avg)
Rum Runners Relay Leg 4 (16.9K) - 1:14:32 (4:25 min/km avg)
Valley Harvest Marathon (42.2k) - 3:12:16 (4:33 min/km avg)
Great to meet you Jacqui! Your race experience was just like mine!
Too bad you and B.B didn't get in a faster boat though.
Too bad you and B.B didn't get in a faster boat though.
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Yikes sounds brutal ...but fun!! Think I need to make my way to NS next year!
Congratulations on pushing through and finishing.
Loved the report as well!
Congratulations on pushing through and finishing.
Loved the report as well!
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2013 Plans so Far
Princess Half Marathon Orlando Feb 23
Run for the Reach Water StationVolunteer April 14
Spring Fling Running Thing April 21 10k
Gran Fondo Road Race July 20th
Ride the Rideau 100km Sept 8
Army 1/2 Marathon Sept 22
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Smattering of horse shows
2013 Plans so Far
Princess Half Marathon Orlando Feb 23
Run for the Reach Water StationVolunteer April 14
Spring Fling Running Thing April 21 10k
Gran Fondo Road Race July 20th
Ride the Rideau 100km Sept 8
Army 1/2 Marathon Sept 22
http://ridetherideau.ca/give
Smattering of horse shows
Jacqui! Wow, great job! What a great finish time for a race you think you plodded through. You did awesome out there. Glad you were able to experience your first race and post your first race report on RM!
Here's to many more!
Here's to many more!
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Fantastic first race report! Hope to read many more from you!
Congrats on toughing it out to the end!
Congrats on toughing it out to the end!
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This is one of the races I would love to do someday. Your race report just heightened that desire. Sounds like it was lots of fun. Congrats
2009 Highlights
Marathon - 2:54:05 (Mar 22 - Tokyo)
Half - 1:20:00 (Apr 26 - Hartwell)
5k - 17:09 (Acura 5k - Jul 19)
800m - 2:16.80 (York U - Jul 28 )
Now - Getting back my running fitness
My training log
Why practice running slow? It comes naturally!
"There are two types of injuries that we older runners get: those that we can run with and those that we can't. And if you're over 30 and don't have one or the other, you aren't training hard enough." - Younger Legs blog
Marathon - 2:54:05 (Mar 22 - Tokyo)
Half - 1:20:00 (Apr 26 - Hartwell)
5k - 17:09 (Acura 5k - Jul 19)
800m - 2:16.80 (York U - Jul 28 )
Now - Getting back my running fitness
My training log
Why practice running slow? It comes naturally!
"There are two types of injuries that we older runners get: those that we can run with and those that we can't. And if you're over 30 and don't have one or the other, you aren't training hard enough." - Younger Legs blog
Well done.....this one is going on the callendar for sure!!
Great report for your first!
Bman
Great report for your first!
Bman
The MARATHON GRAND SLAM!
London Marathon April 17
Boston Marathon April 18
Berlin Marathon September 25
Chicago Marathon October 9
NYC Marathon November 6
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London Marathon April 17
Boston Marathon April 18
Berlin Marathon September 25
Chicago Marathon October 9
NYC Marathon November 6
...raising funds and awareness for the EVERYMAN Campaign!
You picked a great race to write your first RR on! Thanks for the read.
Congrats! Sounds like a blast!
Congrats! Sounds like a blast!
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2010: Qualifying for Boston and NYC at the Wineglass Marathon
2011: Running all 5 of the major marathons for Acquired Brain Injury and Leonard Cheshire Disability
London Marathon: April 17th
Boston Marathon: April 18th
Berlin Marathon: September 25th
Chicago Marathon: October 11th
New York City Marathon: November 6th
Commitment Must Be Total."
-blazeman
2010: Qualifying for Boston and NYC at the Wineglass Marathon
2011: Running all 5 of the major marathons for Acquired Brain Injury and Leonard Cheshire Disability
London Marathon: April 17th
Boston Marathon: April 18th
Berlin Marathon: September 25th
Chicago Marathon: October 11th
New York City Marathon: November 6th
Fantastic first race report.
I really want to do this race...and your report just made that "want" creep up higher on the "to do" list.
Lucky you to get a chance to meet some of the finest Maniacs in the Nation.
Looking forward to meeting you at PEC
I really want to do this race...and your report just made that "want" creep up higher on the "to do" list.
Lucky you to get a chance to meet some of the finest Maniacs in the Nation.
Looking forward to meeting you at PEC
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