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robp
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 Posted: 08/21/04 - 11:39 Post subject: Canal Classic 5k
The short of it: 5:57, 6:14, 6:31 and 19:17. 4th in AG.
A nice day for a run after tons of rain, a power outage, more rain, etc. Much of the course is on a trail and somehow it wasn't a total mudbogging event - trail was in pretty decent shape.
Mile 1: good downhill in first mile, somewhat congested start, right now I feel like I went out to slowly considering the downhill.
Mile 2: very flat, all on the trail. Felt good and was happy with my pace. One dude I was pretty sure was in my AG was within kicking distance so I did my best to keep him in sight. I've outsprinted him at the end in a couple of other races.
Mile 3: mostly flat, one small uphill grade and a really crappy railroad track crossing. I faded a bit in the 3rd and couldn't quite keep with the guy I had hoped to outkick. Not sure why I faded but I did and it cost me a 3rd in AG. The dude I was trying to hang with took 3rd.
All in all, pretty happy with my time as it's in my top six 5k times. With the injury problems I've dealt with all year, I'll take it.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 11:42 Post subject:
Good showing Rob! It looks like today was a good day for jackrabbit starts.
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 11:42 Post subject:
Good race, even if I did lose my house betting on you.
What's your pr?
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TriBob
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 11:47 Post subject:
Running through mud with a time like that? Great job.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 11:51 Post subject:
great flippin' job rob!!
4th in the AG with a 19:17? 
way to run buddy. 
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Cappy
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 13:01 Post subject:
Great run buddy
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Kimba90
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 13:09 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | great flippin' job rob!!
4th in the AG with a 19:17?
way to run buddy. |
It's those fast Ohio guys!!!!!
Congrats Rob, a great race!!
Was the race on the old towpath in Navarre?
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Zatoichi
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 13:21 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | | Running through mud with a time like that? Great job. |
 Congrats on a most impressive race!
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TimRuns
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 14:09 Post subject:
| Zatoichi wrote: | | TriBob wrote: | | Running through mud with a time like that? Great job. |
Congrats on a most impressive race! |
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gretriever
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 14:48 Post subject:
The self-portrait may have worked to your disadvantage. 
Still, one of your top races coming off of injuries - very much the accomplishment! Excellent.
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genie
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 14:49 Post subject:
What, no muggings, meltdowns or other mishaps? You're no fun....
Great job though, I thought you'd do well. Let's see how the other two stack up.
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sonnylax
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Posted: 08/21/04 - 17:49 Post subject:
Good one rob! Sounds like you and ph both have some damn fast competition in your AG.
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 08/22/04 - 09:21 Post subject:
Nice race!!!
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jrjo
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Posted: 08/22/04 - 09:57 Post subject:
Good grief those super old guy age groups are competitive!
Makes me feel like a scammer in the softie 30-39 category.... well, maybe not. 
Congrats on cleanin' my clock buddy.
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akern
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Posted: 08/22/04 - 10:49 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: |
4th in the AG with a 19:17?
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Yowza!
Way to run those trails!!
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