Yep folks the title says it all. I won the Womens 55-59 category in the Linden Woods Fall Classic 2008. Wow!!!! what a surprize, my gosh I was so busy talking to Tim from Roadkill, I almost missed my name, till someone near by said "Mouse you just won your age class" Whoo Hoo!!!
Where to begin, I was standing inside the school gym to stay warm as it was damp, and cool. All of a sudden Lisa and Steve were in front of me. NewFinnlooper told me it was payback for me cheering her on at the Thanks for Giving 1/2 marathon in Winkler on Saturday. Her report should be coming (nudge, nudge)....
Was standing near the door to the school when a man walks by holding up an orange flag chanting 10k,10K. He was the leader to take us to the startline, so like the piped piper us mice(well this mouse anyway) followed him to the startline. Agirl Carol comes up to me and introduced herself to me at the start. She tells me that I've been her inspiration this year, loved my orange shirt. I quickly tell her about runningmania.com. Lets hope she checks us out. As we all know once you lurk once you soon get hooked.
All of a sudden they have us all backing up, then move us all back forward, not sure what that was about, I have trouble hearing in big crowds. The guy then tells us thst the KM markers tell us how much we have remaing, rather than how much we've run. Therefore the first sign we see is the 9KM mark. Wierd, first time I ran a race with it marked this way..... Didn't matter I could still do the math and check my watch each split.
This was a two loop course. On the first loop I see the sign that has 500 meters to go. I turn to the guy running beside me "Too bad that's not for us"...... Then you make a turn and go up this hill with signs telling us it's Bev's Bump. At the top of it just befor you make another turn , you have a piper playing his bag pipes. Being of Scottish decent, this helps me get up the hill very easily. It's at this point that Lisa, and Steve are cheering me on as well. Perfect place to be, can't walk now for sure. At the bottom of the hill as we make another turn is a sign that says 100 meters to go..... I now realize that this is a two loop course, which meand I get to run Bev's bump again... Yay.
My 5km split is 31:17...
This guy and I keep playing leep frog. He's an older gentleman in his 70's. He beat me in the end. Not by much and he came over right away to thank me for keeping such a good pace.
When the time was all said and done, it was 1:03:44. Eleven seconds off my time from the CN Tracks of Glory... It is a much tougher course, so I'm running faster, and definately stronger.... Then the icing on the cake was my First place certificate for my age class......
A hugh Thank you to Lisa and Steve who were there at the finish line cheering me on also.... Not really a nice day to be a spectator... I really enjoyed you extra support. Merci.....
Wow last year I couldn't even run, or be a cheer leader, and this year I win my age class. I'm having trouble getting the grin off my face!!!!!!
Mouse
Mouse WINS her age class....
Mouse WINS her age class....
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NewFinnLoper
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Way to go!!!! We left before the awards so weren't there for your award.. 
You looked strong...all the way...there were many comments while we waited at the finish line about how strong you were looking today and how far you have come...you are truly an inspiriation to the running community!!!!!!
You looked strong...all the way...there were many comments while we waited at the finish line about how strong you were looking today and how far you have come...you are truly an inspiriation to the running community!!!!!!22 halfs (PR 1:42:02) 
5 full (PR 3:48:21)
...and a smattering of adventure and trail races thrown in for good measure!
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All running is on hold until further notice .... :0(
5 full (PR 3:48:21)
...and a smattering of adventure and trail races thrown in for good measure!
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All running is on hold until further notice .... :0(
Congratulations, on, yet another fabulous race, Mighty Mouse ... 
Anyone tell ya, that you race too much 
Anyone tell ya, that you race too much Race Results: http://itsmyrun.com/index.php?display=p ... unner=HCiD
HCiD wrote:Congratulations, on, yet another fabulous race, Mighty Mouse ...
Andy
Thanks for the chuckle... This from the man who is running a marathon race, every second weekend!!!!!
Mouse
The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. - Mark Twain
Excellent job 
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How nice, Mouse!!
Can't think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving!
Can't think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving!
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Life is short. Drink the good wine first!
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Woo Hoo! Way to go Mouse!
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Marilyn, you make us all so proud! I'm grinning for you too! What a difference a year makes. Congrats, Mouse.
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Run like hell, feel like hell, look like hell! - Nick
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you have. - Cheryl Crow
That's wonderful news Mouse, congratulations on winning your AG !!! You have gone through so much and I'm so happy to hear life is finally returning back to normal for you.
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Awesome Job Mouse. Loved your report too!!
You are a speedy lady!! Congratulations!
You are a speedy lady!! Congratulations!
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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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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
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