Running Mania

Oh, well... not my day.

I'll keep it short, because I'd rather the spotlight be on tritorun, wilsonwales, robbie-t, windhater, doonst, baldguy, geck, moeman, arrow, jenny c, and devalera (and anyone else who had a happier race than me).

My legs felt good and I wasn't affected at all (I don't think) by my recent illness. I just had a lot of stomach discomfort the whole race and couldn't get my head in the game. Before I knew it I was at 20K, and I never really felt like had started racing. If it weren't for the salt deposits all over my face, I wouldn't even think I had run. Anyway, my final time was 1:46:XX.

I'm not really bummed about it, but it does feel like a lost opportunity. I can be faster...

Big thanks to Kristi, Lesley, and Denis for cheering us on out there.

Dave, for your first race of 2006 I'd say that's pretty darn good! I'm super proud of you. I know you weren't 100%, and I know that I kept you up half the night because I was up every half hour, so for you to be within 3 minutes of your PB under those conditions... a great season is ahead I think. I wish I could've been there.

Attaboy, Dave!

It may not have been the time you were looking for, but it's worth putting in the bank ... especially as you were up half the night with Lisa !

Geez, Dave, 1:46:XX when you're not feeling well is great. Hell, it's great any time. You may not have done the time you wanted, but you still ran a good race. Congratulations.

Dave - you did look strong nearing the finish, though! Salt deposits or not!

It was great to see so many RM shirts out on the course!! I wasn't sure at the time who it was I saw cross at 1:22, but I think Robbie-T said that it was Paul (tritorun?). Wow! That was smoking fast!

Great run Dave even if you did not feel all that well. Anyone would be happy with this time.

A 1:46:xx an off day, dave ??? and, not at 100% with a week of stomach ailments, etc. ??? You showed true grit, my friend, and I am looking forward to reading your racing exploits for 2006 ....

Wow Dave, what are you talking about - that was a great time! Congratulations! Be proud!

Hope you and Lisa are back to 100% soon.

Cathy

Dave,

1:46 is nothing to be frusterated about- what a great start to what i think will be a great racing season of PB's.

I empathize with you about the stomach issues, sometimes you can do everything right and your stomach just wants to rebel- nothing you can do about it!

Good Work!

dgrant wrote: Before I knew it I was at 20K, and I never really felt like had started racing. If it weren't for the salt deposits all over my face, I wouldn't even think I had run. Anyway, my final time was 1:46:XX.

Wow, Dave, that is awesome! I wish I could finish in 1:46 and feel like I hadn't started racing! Way to go.

And congratulations on being the first person to post a race report! I have been looking for them all afternoon!

Did anyone get photos?

1:46 on an off day...in my dreams

I forecast an awesome race season ahead for you...wow...to race when you're not 100%...hats off to you.

I think I probably would have just crawled under the covers...and slept

Lookin good for a 2006 Race Season!!

Good job on running an event when you are not 100%! Be proud of that time! We're proud of you!

Awesome race - congratulations!

I'd like to echo the comments above... 1:46 is nothing to sneeze at! I think the first race of the season is just a warmup anyway. You'll be busting your PB in no time. :)

aweomse run Dave

sorry you felt your head was not with it - is this what is called a character run?

a great time....good start to your race season

Not a bad start to the year...I know what it is like to not get whacha were gunnin for, but man, our times are similar, so I must say...SWEEET!

...Lance would be proud!!!!!!!!!!


Bman

campbellskid wrote:aweomse run Dave

sorry you felt your head was not with it - is this what is called a character run?

That Dave, he is quite a character.
I had a good day, 1:49:06 gun, 1:47:20 chip time. PB by 6 minutes and 2 seconds!! I'll probably never say that again. It was really to see everybody out.

Doonst wrote:

campbellskid wrote:aweomse run Dave

sorry you felt your head was not with it - is this what is called a character run?

That Dave, he is quite a character.
I had a good day, 1:49:06 gun, 1:47:20 chip time. PB by 6 minutes and 2 seconds!! I'll probably never say that again. It was really to see everybody out.

Woohoo ... that's smokin' ... Congratulations on an awesome race and pb ...

Good race big guy, first race down, now for the important ones.

Go get em'

Way to tough it out, senor.
Nothing like pulling a time like that with flu issues
Scott

awesome job Dave! Especially with how you are feeling!

Great time Dave!!!! You will no doubt set some amazing PB's later this year for sure.

Way to finish well even though you weren't.

Keep Charging!!!

You did great Dave!! And you looked strong at the finish!!

Geesh Dave 1:46:xx ????? What were you thinkin man??

Seriously I realize it's all relative & I empathize with not feeling like you ran up to your expectations -

BUT

All things considered that's a heck of a race - chalk it up to just the first of the season. Just makes you hungrier for the next one doesn't it??


Great run !!!

Dave, I am sure that by tomorrow you will be quite pleased with your time. Being only 3 min. slower than your PB after being sick most of the week, means that a lot of good things are lining for you this summer.

I had the same feeling after the NCM half last year when I missed a PB by 15 sec. I was really disappointed when I first read the official results. However, by the evening, I realized that considering that coming so closed to a PB with less than 3 months of training after my stress fracture and surgery was indeed pretty good.

Doonst: congrats for your PB.