Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

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Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Sir Crashalot » Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:55 pm

Yes folks! It was perfect conditions for 'cross! About 5c, winds were blowing, rain, plenty of mud on the home stretch... & it was a half marathon. So.... sad... Perhaps it was a good sign for me! My running year has not been exactly exemplary by any standard with January@40km, February@73km, March @34km, & as of yesterday, April@29km.
As of this afternoon, I have successfully doubled my mileage for the month :lol: :lol: :lol: I have to admit that I am really happy with my result of 2:22:30.9. Yes.... 0.9!!
Today's run was really fun, I got to run with Framboisine! We chatted & joked from beginning to end! After that, the conversation continued with The Millers over at Pub St.Paul before we broke up for the day! Now, as I write this report, the sun is out!

Great day at the race, great conversation, & great food!
What more can a guy ask for on his birthday!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Tred Miller » Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:01 pm

Glad you enjoyed the weather and Happy Birthday.
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby QuickChick » Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:01 pm

Sorry to miss you Crash. Happy birthday!!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Mouse » Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:02 pm

Happy Birthday. Fun report to read. Thanks. Enjoy the rest of your special day...
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Marg » Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:05 pm

Happy Birthday! Sorry to miss you :(
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby mcshame » Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:13 pm

Happy Birthday Crash! Great to see you this morning!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby framboisine » Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:14 pm

Happy Birthday Crash!

and thanks again for the company on the race course, I had tons of fun today! plus you pushed me to a better result than I would have had on my own :D
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Doonst » Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:19 pm

Nice one, Happy Birthday!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Jo-Jo » Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:53 pm

Happy Birthday Crash.
Lucky guy to get to run with Frambo...she's a very cool Maniac.
Glad to see you're happy with your result...now on to NCM :D
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Tori » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:49 pm

Happy birthday! Sounds like you had a good day!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby trixiee » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:52 pm

Happy Birthday Andre, and congratulations on a race well-run! :D :dance:
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby orleansrunner1962 » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:59 pm

Good job on doubling your April mileage -- a nice milestone on your birthday -- Happy BD :D
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Habs4ever » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:22 pm

Great way to spend a birthday.
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Tarsals » Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:51 pm

Now that's how to celebrate a birthday! Congrats!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby VeloCarrie » Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:58 pm

Happy birthday Andre!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Half-Mary » Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:10 pm

Happy birthday, and congrats on the race!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby horselady » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:30 am

Happy belated birthday! Well done on the run as well!
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby La » Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:40 am

Thanks for the shout-out, Crash! I wasn't quite sure who it was at the time, so I just waved back. :lol:

Funny that it was your birthday yesterday: Before the race BG1 and I were laughing about how her son (who is 3 1/2) wished mummy "Happy Birthday" when asked if he had anything to say to her before her race. So, she and I decided that a good pre-race wish to each other was to say "Happy Birthday" and high-five each other. Little did we know it was YOUR birthday! :lol:

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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby b_squared » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:16 am

Way to go, Sir Crash
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby ratherBrunning » Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:56 am

Congratulations, Crash! It sounds like it was a lot of fun!! Happy birthday, too! :D
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby eme » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:04 am

Happy Belated Birthday!

Good job racing on so little training :lol:
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Re: Montreal 21 with 'cross weather!

Postby Hermes » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:12 am

Sorry to have missed you yesterday, Crash! Glad you got to celebrate your birthday in 'cross style! Not on a bike seat but plodding away with the rest of us runners. :)

Super that you had a running buddy; sounds like you had a great time! I was kind of freaked out by the weather and the crowds yesterday, so I didn't hang around or join anyone for an "after-party." I guess I don't go to enough crowded races...

Today is beautiful weather for post-birthday celebrations! See you at Mont-St-Bruno in June, I hope!
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