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Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 6:35 pm
by Doonst
Almost didn't file a report until I saw that there was a picture. First 5 Peaks race of the year, the 12 k enduro distance. An absolutely beautiful day after a week of way too interesting weather. Lots of familiar faces there including an idiot reunion. Sure, BJH was the one on the podium this time, and dgrant was there to direct not run, but we were all together again.
My training has been a little lacking this spring, so I was a little concerned about my first real race. I did trot around the bay in Hamilton, but here I was going for it, whatever that might be. It went well, didn't hurt a bit. I pushed medium hard, a little tenuous but still racing. Sandra passed me just before the end of the first loop, she is getting fast (podium fast). First loop took 35 minutes, I then hoped to do the second in under 37. My knee got a bit sore with around 3 K to go, but that's nothing new. I finished in 1:11:59, good for around the middle of my age group. It could have been worse. The main thing, I was back at it, dressed in bright colours with my knee brace on on a sunny day with water in little cups and friends to talk to about races past and upcoming. Our dog Tuzo was there and was a big hit as always. That means my SO was there; seven of her students were there running and hogging the podium. 53 pictures she took, just one was of me!
Next up Mississausage half and Sulphurous Springs 25.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 6:45 pm
by Annelizabeth
Hey I just got a shirt that matches!
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 7:14 pm
by Robinandamelia
great pic and race! It was very nice to meet you on Saturday!
Where did you find the photos?
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 7:33 pm
by Doonst
Robinandamelia wrote:great pic and race! It was very nice to meet you on Saturday!
Where did you find the photos?
My better half took that. There were several photogs on course but I'm sure that will take time.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 7:35 pm
by Robinandamelia
Doonst wrote:Robinandamelia wrote:great pic and race! It was very nice to meet you on Saturday!
Where did you find the photos?
My better half took that. There were several photogs on course but I'm sure that will take time.
Wow it's a great photo!
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 7:42 pm
by QuickChick
Sheldon that's an absolutely fantastic picture! Great job, glad to hear you're back at it.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 7:46 pm
by orleansrunner1962
Great pic -- looks like you had a great day!!
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 8:10 pm
by Sandra
That's a great picture! Great to see you again on the trails and to chat a bit after the race. Congrats on running a solid race!
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 8:22 pm
by Robbie-T
Awesome Doonst! Good to hear you are feeling good about racing again. Maybe I'll see you at Mississauga.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 9:22 pm
by DougG
Looking good Sheldon!
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 9:36 pm
by HCcD
Welcome back, Sheldon .. congratulations, on a solid effort, despite your injuries, that you are dealing with ...
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 9:56 am
by La
Wow, both feet off the ground on an uphill! Well done! Good to see you again, too.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 11:58 am
by alexk
Great photo - congrats!
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 2:55 pm
by Jwolf
Looks like an awesome day-- congrats.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:55 pm
by richie-rich
good job doonst. glad to hear you are enjoying yourself again.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 11:11 pm
by ultraslacker
love the photo! well done!
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 3:10 am
by West Grey Runner
Nice seeing you again Sheldon. You looked really solid out there, no doubt things are moving in a positive direction. See you at Missy and Sulphur.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 9:21 am
by Killerz
Nice work - best of luck with the racing season ahead. Hope to meet you on the trails this summer.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 12:18 pm
by Habs4ever
Good job.
Love the picture.
Re: Blasting the past, Doonst back at 5 Peaks Albion Hills
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 12:28 pm
by PinkLady
Great job! That's a fabulous race pic.