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explanation- world record holder

Postby flexrun » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:50 pm

Hi everybody,

I would like to explain about the world record. I talked to one of the organizers that deals with the mobility division at the BAA and she said that they wanted to put Whitehead and I together at the start of the race to run against each other, but after contacting the IAAF they were told that we are in separate categories and therfore he has his double amputee world record and I have mine for single amputee. So they decided to leave us where we were. He started in the mobility impaired division at 9:30 am. I knew before I started the race that I needed a sub 3:04 for the world record.

They also told me that the IAAF would be starting to recognize our world record times.

I think that the more amputees that race the better the competition and the more awareness for us which is positive.
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Postby ultraslacker » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:58 pm

It's good to finally hear from you!

we were confused on the day while tracking you, but I'm so glad to hear that YOU DID IT! Congratulations!
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Postby Tred Miller » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:04 pm

Congratulations on the record Rick. Well done.
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Postby Darth Tater » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:58 pm

Pretty awesome Rick! Congratulations! :clap:
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Re: explanation- world record holder

Postby Jwolf » Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:05 am

Good to hear from you Rick. We heard Ian's story in his race report-- looking forward to yours.

Congratulations!

flexrun wrote:I knew before I started the race that I needed a sub 3:04 for the world record.


Thanks for clarifying that. I was utterly confused at the time wondering why I had remembered 3:04 when other numbers were being thrown around...
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Postby drghfx » Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:46 am

Great job!
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Postby HCcD » Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:58 am

Awesome race and world record, Rick :clap::clap::clap:
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Postby Nicholas » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:04 am

A WR is in a different category than a PR!!! Congrats to you (and super bunny Ian).
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Postby blank » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:18 am

Huge congratulations Rick!

It's a fantastic achievement.
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Postby BaldGuy » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:19 am

That really is an awesome achievement, Rick. Congratulations!
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Postby trixiee » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:30 am

W00t! :D
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Postby La » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:37 am

Anxiously awaiting the race report... :wink:

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Postby lxiao » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:41 am

Wow! Congratulations! :clap:
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Postby Jo-Jo » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:41 am

Congrats Rick... :D
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Postby bruyere » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:43 am

So. Very. Cool. And yes, very glad to hear you did it!
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Postby VeloCarrie » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:56 am

Amazing! :dance:
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Postby eme » Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:59 am

Amazing! We are so happy for and proud of you :D.
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Postby BJH » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:26 am

Thanks Rick. Some of the press coverage was confusing us as well. :D

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Postby purdy65 » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:49 am

Thanks for the clarification Rick, but in any event following your journey has been AWESOME! You're everywhere now! I even had my non-runner husband asking me how you were doing!

Can't wait for the report! (uh no pressure here!)

Oh BTW, are you still running Mississauga?

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Postby DougG » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:51 am

That is amazing Rick, a world record. :clap: You are an inspration to all of us.
I feel honoured to have met you.
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Postby UltraQueenga » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am

DougG wrote:That is amazing Rick, a world record. :clap: You are an inspration to all of us.
I feel honoured to have met you.


What he said, plus, I feel honoured to have run with you on your training runs a couple of weeks ago. Congrats, Rick!!
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Postby chunkymonkeymelonhed » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:28 am

WOW WOW WOW!!

Your #1 West Coast fans are THRILLED for you Rick.
I was tracking you at school, everytime one of your splits came up my class and I gave a cheer.

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Postby redhead » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:47 am

Congratulations Flex!
That is such an amazing accomplishment.
Bask in the glory that is you! :D
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Postby Robinandamelia » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:52 am

Congratulations on your run/record.
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Postby runlolarun » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:25 am

Inspirational!
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