Amazing. Simply freaking amazing. But not too shocking - Kim and you have such a great support system for each other. You did all the prep you could possibly do and you had a plan in place. You raced the plan and even though it appeared that everything 'ticked' along without issue, you were prepared for it! No excuses. I love it.
Well done sir! Loved it - and still. Ironman might be crazy, but it's nothing like that!!
Congratulations again!
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Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Race Hard. Race Happy.
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orleansrunner1962
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Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Awesome -- so inspiring! I will come back to this report over the next several weeks -- I will use it the way you used your podcasts!! 
2014:
Mar - Around the Bay 30 km - Done
May - Sulphur Spring 100 miler - DNS
Sept - Army HM
Sept/Oct - 50 miler
Oct - Pace Bunny - Toronto Scotia Waterfront
Dec - Reggae Marathon in Jamaica
Mar - Around the Bay 30 km - Done
May - Sulphur Spring 100 miler - DNS
Sept - Army HM
Sept/Oct - 50 miler
Oct - Pace Bunny - Toronto Scotia Waterfront
Dec - Reggae Marathon in Jamaica
Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Outstanding. You ultra folks blow me away.
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Robbie-T
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Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Dude when you showed up after 6 laps (120k) I fully expected to see a walking, sizzled up, dried up, mumbling zombie, what I found was a guy that looked liked he had just started, smiling and speaking full comprehensive sentences. If I had not known better I say you skipped some laps. I couldn't wait to get started running with you, I was so excited I was trying to contain myself. I didn't want to freak you out by going too fast or being too excited.
What an awesome night, the time just flew by. You were excellent man, I'll never forget that night. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
I'm not sure I'll ever run that far, but if I do I'll call on you, you made it look as easy as 100 miles can.
btw of course I wanted to pass that guy, that's what I do, but I knew you had a plan that worked for 170km and you would pass him when the plan said to.
This running game is fun fun fun, it makes me happy happy happy I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Thanks again.
What an awesome night, the time just flew by. You were excellent man, I'll never forget that night. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
I'm not sure I'll ever run that far, but if I do I'll call on you, you made it look as easy as 100 miles can.
btw of course I wanted to pass that guy, that's what I do, but I knew you had a plan that worked for 170km and you would pass him when the plan said to.
This running game is fun fun fun, it makes me happy happy happy I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Thanks again.
Mississauga Marathon - 2:52
Around the Bay - 1:58
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"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
ItsMyRun.com
"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Robbie,
I meant to mention this before, but great job on the pacing aspect. Sounds like you were perfect out there. I know how important a good pacer is from when Strider paced me at Haliburton. It's always a fine line between pushing too hard and not hard enough...especially after the 'pacee' has already run so far up to that point. I'm pretty sure that Strider would agree that he probably wouldn't have pushed quite as hard at that point and been able to run quite as fast if it hadn't been for you. Good job!
PS. Almost sounded like a bit of curiosity over the 100mile distance in your voice?
I meant to mention this before, but great job on the pacing aspect. Sounds like you were perfect out there. I know how important a good pacer is from when Strider paced me at Haliburton. It's always a fine line between pushing too hard and not hard enough...especially after the 'pacee' has already run so far up to that point. I'm pretty sure that Strider would agree that he probably wouldn't have pushed quite as hard at that point and been able to run quite as fast if it hadn't been for you. Good job!
PS. Almost sounded like a bit of curiosity over the 100mile distance in your voice?
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Strider
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Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
spaff wrote:I'm pretty sure that Strider would agree that he probably wouldn't have pushed quite as hard at that point and been able to run quite as fast if it hadn't been for you. Good job!
Agree 100%. Having someone out in front "pulling" you and helping you keep that rythme has an amazing affect. There are times that I know I would have like to have walked or slowed, but didn't because of having Robbie in front. He nailed it.
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Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Great job nailing your first 100 miler and not getting emotionally wrecked! With that discipline you can go anywhere, sir. Beautifully executed plan, excellent pacing throughout the whole race. 
Imagine how much time you'd shave off your finish time if you kept your aid station stops even shorter...
You looked strong and ran happy, which makes these events look easy, but we all know they are hard work.
Congratulations and enjoy the rest and the afterglow. Go get yourself a piece of rawhide for that shiny buckle...
Imagine how much time you'd shave off your finish time if you kept your aid station stops even shorter... You looked strong and ran happy, which makes these events look easy, but we all know they are hard work.
Congratulations and enjoy the rest and the afterglow. Go get yourself a piece of rawhide for that shiny buckle...
Ultrarunner again
Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
CONGRATULATIONS!! What a fantastic race. Very inspiring for sure. Makes me want to take it to the next level in my own running. Well done!2013 WDW Goofy Challenge
Peterborough half
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Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Great run, David. Executing the plan is always the tough part. Shaking my head and smiling at the same time....
Nicholas
Events in 2018
Walking, Yoga, Soccer scrimmages and whatever else I can do
Hip replacement on September 10....now doing a variation of the None to Run plan
Events in 2018
Walking, Yoga, Soccer scrimmages and whatever else I can do
Hip replacement on September 10....now doing a variation of the None to Run plan
Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
Outstanding training, preparation and result. I finally got a chance to read this. 
Your commitment to the sport is commendable. I'm so happy for you that it all paid off.
Your commitment to the sport is commendable. I'm so happy for you that it all paid off.2014 Races:
Around the Bay 30K - DNS
ORW Marathon - 3:38:11 - PB & first BQ!!!!
Personal Bests:
Marathon - May 2014 - 3:38:11-----30K - Mar 2013 - 2:37:42----1/2 Marathon - Oct 2013- 1:38:53----10K - Oct 2012 - 45:31-----5K - Feb 2009 - 22:21
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chunkymonkeymelonhed
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Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
WOW.
Just a few tears here David as I read this incredible retelling of your day. INCREDIBLE.
You made running 100 miles sound almost appealing??? 
Huge congratulations to you. You set the goal and did all the hard work to get it done.
Nice.
Just a few tears here David as I read this incredible retelling of your day. INCREDIBLE.
You made running 100 miles sound almost appealing???
Huge congratulations to you. You set the goal and did all the hard work to get it done.
Nice.
On the books for 2017:
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
Re: Sulphur Spring 100 Race Report (my 1st 100)
A 100 miler report and no blood and gore to report! A very inspirational report for us aspiring wantabe ultra-runners. great time. 
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