Striders Disney Goofy Challenge Race Report 2009

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Postby seuss » Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:33 pm

ian wrote:Very impressive and well-earned from all those tough training runs.

Any explanation for why the website was showing a 3:30 chip time but a 3:29 gun time? That would require making a break for it during the national anthem or something.


or running faster than the speed of light.

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Postby Doonst » Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:43 pm

Well done Strider, you make it sound like fun! If you're gonna do a silly race, that's the way to do it. Congrats.
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Postby UltraQueenga » Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:47 pm

Nicely done! Impressive races, with a BQ to boot! You are a fast guy, Strider!
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Postby Dr. S » Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:58 pm

Wow! Only you could BQ doing the Goofy thing!! LOL Amazing job Dave!!
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Postby Stella » Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:37 pm

David, what can I say? You make this running thing look easy.

I'm impressed, but not surprised. If anyone could pull off a BQT after running a decent 1/2 mary the day before, it is you. Your results are true evidence of the heart and work you put into running (and life for that matter). Just a couple of the things that we love about you.

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Postby La » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:01 pm

Way to go, Strider! I was watching from the turnaround between 20-21 miles but never saw you. It was soooo crowded!

My friend (who also did the Goofy) also re-qualified for Boston and ran his second fastest marathon ever! Must be the magic of Disney!
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Postby Hammie » Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:55 pm

Wow :shock: . It just proves what training and consistency can do for you! Congratulations to you (and the whole family!)
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Postby Nicholas » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:10 pm

You've been running too many hard miles my friend!!! All those long & hilly trail runs, those early morning jaunts chasing the snow plough on Corkstown, the "run 'til you puke and welcome to the half way point" race in Utah....all of these made this possible. Congrats and enjoy the Goof of the Year award....
Wouldn't it have just been easier to re-BQ while in Boston???? Think of all those photo-ops with funny costumed people that you missed along the way. Why let Andy have all the fun?
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Postby Jo-Jo » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:29 pm

Strider...you're the man...not much more to say but:

Awesome :D :D
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Postby Mid_Packer » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:58 pm

Congratulations and thanks for sharing the pictures, I went thru all of them---all 247 and it was a great way to see the race, the parks,a dn it really shwos that you and your family has a trully wonderful vacation.

Oh and that "little" add on of a BQ, well that's just icing on the cake..

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Postby Ed Fizz » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:17 pm

What a performance!!! :shock:
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Postby VeloCarrie » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:23 pm

waynerdog wrote:OK, that is just ridiculous. You ran your freakin' Boston qualifier as the second half of the freakin' Goofy challenge. WTF?!!!!! :evil:

I was just going to post this very thing, down to the WTF. Wow. :shock:
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Postby Tori » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:19 am

Awesome job!!! That was nuts you could BQ after such a busy race weekend for you and the family. :D

It was great meeting everyone!
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Postby getfit » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:03 am

Wow, congratulations !!! All your hard work has certainly paid off, well done. :D
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Postby bruyere » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:08 am

Ridiculous time on that marathon!
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Re: Striders Disney Goofy Challenge Race Report 2009

Postby bicycle.boy » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:42 pm

Nice work, Strider, but I'm getting some mixed signals here.

strider wrote:...You can NOT fake a Marathon, it is a tough event...

I passed 21 miles, still running stronger and maybe even faster just passing people the whole way...it was actually getting easier.


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Postby tallrunner » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:05 pm

Your crazy...
Your always telling me I over do it. But in reading your report and based on what you have told me about your other plans..your the crazy one.

Way to go on an amazing race and time. You are one tough character and your training has been superb. Rest up for a while and take it easy will you.

Some rum, some hot tubbing and other things "you really need"...You crazy guy...Lucky guy to have Kim along for the journey...or is it Kim that's lucky...

Way to go Strider now pass the rum
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Postby AlfiefromPickering » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:29 pm

Congratulations. Your effort is well appreciated.....
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Postby _Eric_ » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:15 am

Not bad for an old man... Seriously that's freaking amazing!


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Postby AndyM » Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:16 pm

Wow! You Striders really know how to race and how to have a good time. Congrats on another spectacular performance.


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Postby MrsStrider » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:25 pm

tallrunner wrote:Your crazy...

Some rum, some hot tubbing and other things "you really need"...You crazy guy...Lucky guy to have Kim along for the journey...or is it Kim that's lucky...

Way to go Strider now pass the rum
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Postby RA. » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:24 am

Wow!!!!!!! That's about all I can say! Well, that and CONGRATS!

So does the first 13 miles of the Mickey follow the same route as the Donald? Just curious.
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Postby Strider » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:08 am

running angel wrote:So does the first 13 miles of the Mickey follow the same route as the Donald? Just curious.


Yes and No - it does follow the same route but with additional parts thrown in. For example on the Mickey it starts at the same place as the Donald but then does a 4 mile loop up and through epcot so you have 4 miles under your belt before heading to Magic Kingdom.
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Postby RA. » Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:26 am

strider wrote:
running angel wrote:So does the first 13 miles of the Mickey follow the same route as the Donald? Just curious.


Yes and No - it does follow the same route but with additional parts thrown in. For example on the Mickey it starts at the same place as the Donald but then does a 4 mile loop up and through epcot so you have 4 miles under your belt before heading to Magic Kingdom.
Ah, I see! I was just thinking if it was exactly the same for the first half, that would be a bit monotonous 2 days in a row!
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Postby Marg » Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:47 am

Awesome... way to go, and a BQ to boot... incredible! :clap:
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