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AlaninTX
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 Posted: 10/21/02 - 20:40 Post subject: Yes, for the last time, I am GOING to DC
Rant
I leave wednesday to go to DC for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. You would think, by the way some people in my life are treating me, that I am going to meet with certain doom.
Now, I don't expect my non-runner friends to understand about my running. I don't discuss my running with them, frankly, because it is beyond their ability to understand. They have no frame of reference, as non-runners, and I respect that.
But I have been busting my butt since June--and I mean training hard. No one, with or without a rifle, is going to stop me from running this race. Every one needs to assess their own risk tolerance and plan their life accordingly--but I consider my risk of being shot while in DC as remote as being struck by lightening. I consider the plane flight risker than being a sniper's victim. I am just tired of the reaction I am getting from some people when they find I am not changing a single plan.
/rant
Edited to say it is some of real life friends that are concerned, not anyone here.
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prohemp
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 20:56 Post subject:
I was in DC last tuesday and wednesday for work - besides walking around town and at night in Rossyln, Va. - i ran along capital hill, through the national mall and along the C & O canal - i encountered a ton of people out, going about their lives.
Also, the army 10 mile race was this past sunday (the 20th) - no problems reported
Have a great race Alan and a great time in DC - it's a great city!!
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genie
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 21:09 Post subject:
What? You didn't stock up on bulletproof Coolmax? For shame......
You'll have a great time, Alan! Literally, I hope!! Fingers crossed for you....
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copteacher
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 21:19 Post subject:
screw them (the) sniper(s)
run have fun it is a scence course
this friday 25 oct is my 10 year anniversary of the race
my first and most memorable
good luck
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Soigneur
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 21:22 Post subject:
Just tell them you're gonna bob and weave  .
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copteacher
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 21:26 Post subject:
| Soigneur wrote: | | Just tell them you're gonna bob and weave . |
do not forget to duck
btw they use a 75 mm howitzer to start the race
it is very loud
it is NOT a sniper
but it is very cool
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Cappy
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 21:35 Post subject:
Great attitude Alan. Good luck buddy.
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Laurie Ellen
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 22:13 Post subject:
| Soigneur wrote: | | Just tell them you're gonna bob and weave . |
Bob & weave!
Bob & weave!
You'll be okay, buddy, you're no size 12 loser!
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megawill
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 22:30 Post subject:
by giving up what you trained for all summer long, you'd be falling right into this idiots trap...
blaze the trail, my friend!
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megawill
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 10/21/02 - 23:13 Post subject:
Good Luck Alan!
I'll be thinking of you, and probably calling 
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purple hayes
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Posted: 10/22/02 - 08:12 Post subject:
Have a good run. See ya when you get back. 
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akern
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Posted: 10/22/02 - 08:37 Post subject:
I wouldn't worry Alan. You'll be running so fast the bullet would never catch you!!
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 10/22/02 - 09:23 Post subject:
Good luck, Alan! You've earned this!
-Rando
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jrjo
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Posted: 10/22/02 - 09:42 Post subject:
Alan, Rock the face off those 26.2 miles! You've got the right attitude.. between lightening, gangs, postal workers, drunk drivers, and intern love crazed politicians, your odds of not coming back don't change much with a sniper in the mix. Be subtle on the bob & weave or you'll end up in the med tent.
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 10/22/02 - 10:25 Post subject:
I will probably bob and weave the final miles without even trying! People will think I am just being careful and not trying to run on blownout legs
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