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Running Brewer
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 Posted: 06/06/04 - 20:29 Post subject: Bob Cross Memorial 5k (w/Photo)
I wasn't sure about this run. I haven't run since mid December and I really had no expectations. I woke up and was feeling great. I decided to see what I could do with a 6+ month absence from running. I figured I might as well try. Shelee and Runswithscissors both volunteered to run with me and I wouldn't let them. I knew they both could have great runs and didn't want to slow them down. My goal: Survival and to hopefully run without having to walk.
I started out feeling great, I had to remind myself that this was going to be a looooonnnng 3 miles and to just take it slow. The first mile went by pretty good. At the start of the 2nd mile I hit the first uphill. After tackling the hill I started to develop a little knot in my back right by the shoulder blade. This caused a stabbing like pain every time I inhaled deeply. (I.e. the rest of the race  ) The second hill was pretty tough but I was still feeling pretty good. Then comes the 3rd hill, this one was rough. I was very tempted to start crawling by the end of this hill. The knot had grown pretty tight by this point too. But I presisted. Coming into the final half mile I came across some young kids (15 year olds) who were walking (the would run and then walk), I talked with them a little and gave them crap about "cheating" and that this old man was going to beat them and I haven't run in 6 months. I think these kids are what kept me going, they gave me something to think about other than the pain in my back. When all was said and done, I finished and I didn't have to walk. My time was 27:12 203rd overall, 148 for men and 9th in my age group. Shelee and RWS did great in their races too!
I am pleased as punch just to be able to run again. We'll see what tomorrow brings, I may have trouble moving my legs and I will spend the day on an airplane.
Here is a pic of Me, Shelee and Runswithscissors
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Kimba90
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Posted: 06/06/04 - 20:47 Post subject:
You haven't run in 6 monthes and your time is 27 minutes??  I'll take that time any day!!! Nice race!! 
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rolling rock
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Posted: 06/06/04 - 20:55 Post subject:
congratulataions RB!!!! a great time and finish. very happy for you!!!!!
most excellent. 
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shelee
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Posted: 06/06/04 - 22:04 Post subject:
So great to see you back out there! Fingers crossed that this is just the beginning of a lot more racin' to come in the near future, P! 
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genie
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Posted: 06/06/04 - 22:17 Post subject:
WOO HOO!!! Nice comeback race and a good start to what will hopefully be a great season! So good to see you back on the road....and back here too! 
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kattzoo
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Posted: 06/06/04 - 22:59 Post subject:
I had to wait and get over my extreme jealousy before I responded. (not running 6 months and still runs faster than me)
Glad you're back at it, and that you had such a great support group.
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Noley
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 03:15 Post subject:
Awesome Job RB Amigo!
27:10 is not to be slighted for not having any training going on at all. Kudos to you on getting out there and running that race!
You met your goals: 
1) You Survived!
2) You did not walk!
I hope that this is the beginning of many more race reports to come. We all want to see you out there training again.
Have a great flight South of the Border tomorrow. I hope you're not sore!  J/K
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 05:49 Post subject:
Great Job RB!!!
Anytime you finish a race that is a plus. As soon as you can start training again I am sure everything else will fall into place.
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Cappy
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 06:02 Post subject:
Good to see you back out on the road again. Congrats on a nice effort
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 09:21 Post subject:
Very proud of you, my son. Sure hope we can get out for more training runs soon!
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jrjo
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 09:48 Post subject:
One down.. many more to come this year
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bpdou
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 10:22 Post subject:
Ok I'll get on the bandwagon...
you haven't run since December and you posted a sub-30???
 puhleeze...
Great race, Mr. RB, I think you may well be on your road to recovery! A fantastic effort!
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copteacher
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 11:23 Post subject:
not too bad for a 6 month layoff.
great pic, looked like a great day.
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Ms. Jenn
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 18:58 Post subject:
I'll say again, "You haven't run in 6 months and you finished in 27 minutes?" Holy Cow...I want to be you when I grow up. 
Nice race and hope this is the start of the rest of your running year.
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Posted: 06/07/04 - 20:42 Post subject:
Wow fantastic, congrats! 
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