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Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:43 pm
by MrsStrider
First, I want to say a huge Thank you to Spaff (Derrick) and Sara for organizing this wonderful race. We really, really enjoyed everything. It was a great race, lots of wonderful runners, amazing volunteers including Derrick's parents, a wonderful route and just everything was perfect. Well done! Also, the weather was gorgeous. Just a great day. 8)

David (WingFoot) and I headed to Sydenham early Sunday morning and did the usual prep. I was feeling very anxious and had my usual anxiety performance. Again, I really wasn't expecting a lot. David had a goal and I knew that he'd smash it. :lol: I ended up running with Eliza from Sydenham most of the race - we kept trading leads and it was really fun. On the final downhill section, I saw an opportunity, I zoned in and pounded down the hill to gain a lead. I wasn't sure that I'd be able to hold the lead so I just kept pushing, knowing that Eliza was very close. It's amazing how having someone so close motivates you to push harder. So I did and ran strong to the finish. Final time was 37:13 which was faster than I had expected, for sure. I was thrilled. David had nailed his time as well - 33:26 (15th overall). Thank you Eliza - it was great running in stride with such a strong runner.

When Derrick and Sara read out the Age Group awards, we had both placed 2nd in our age groups.... w00t! So awesome and so unexpected. :D David picked a gorgeous pumpkin as a prize 'cause he knew that I'd love it and I got him a hat. Ain't we sweet? :lol: Anyway, just loved the race.

Here's the results & a link to Eliza's Blog with some pics and a video (got to see myself finish - thanks Eliza):
http://www.runningbydesign.ca/syd09.htm
http://odetorunning.blogspot.com/2009/10/sydenham-fall-trail-run-pictures-movie.html

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:39 pm
by VeloCarrie
Congratulations to you Wingfoot and Mrs for a great race and my thanks goes out to Spaff and Sara for putting on a great race. I hope to make it there someday! :D :D :D

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:15 pm
by horselady
You make trail racing sound like so much fun!! Sounds like a great race. Congrats on the AG placing!

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:36 pm
by Jo-Jo
Great report.
Loved the way you "seized the opportunity"...excellent! :D

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:41 pm
by chunkymonkeymelonhed
Nicely done to both of you!!

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:09 pm
by scrumhalfgirl
congrats! thanks for posting the report - sounds like fun!

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:40 am
by Strider
Nothing like those competitive juices to get you moving. Congrats my love.

For me - My original goal was to run between 34'-35' having done no speed work at all. During the week I focused on shorter faster runs to get them out of the LSD mode. Near the end of the week I was feeling "speedier" and toed the line hoping to run 4:10/km. I finished in 33:25, just a touch over my goal pace.

Great day for sure - the BEST race shirts

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:01 am
by HCcD
Nicely done Kim, and Dave ... :P

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:20 am
by a-slow-5
Sounds like the two of you had a fun running date! Congrats on the age group finishes!

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:21 am
by blank
Congratulations Kim and David! Sounds like you guys had fun as usual.

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:58 pm
by spaff
Congrats again guys. You both looked great and ran smokin' times on the course.

...As mentioned, just disappointing that we didn't get a chance to chat more on the day.

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:16 pm
by Nature Girl
Cool! Congratulations! You've inspired me to go fast someday... maybe...

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:33 pm
by UltraQueenga
Way to go! Sounds like a great day for trail running striders! Congrats on the age group placing!

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:44 pm
by ratherBrunning
Wow, great race Kimberley!!! You are getting stronger and stronger--look out!! Congratulations! :D :D

Re: Sydenham 8k Trail Run - Oct. 18th - LOTS of Fun!

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:38 pm
by Garrett
Great result and placement! Super fast! Congratulations!