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eme's WPS Half

Postby eme » Sun May 02, 2010 12:44 pm

I am a little disappointed in my effort/results today.

I was hoping for to PB again at this race but it wasn't meant to be.

I think that watching the weather forecast all week got me in to a whiney mood for this race.

The first couple of miles were tight calves, the middle miles were okay but not great, the last three miles sucked. I was letting my head tell me what I could do and not my body (no pain, just suckiness). I have to learn to tell the brain to shut up!

2:20:51 was the end result and I got rained on for the last 2 or 3 miles (with the wind blowing).

Okay, enough whining, time to plan the next one (for when it is warm out!).

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Re: eme's WPS Half

Postby Kristen » Sun May 02, 2010 1:03 pm

It was nice to meet you today. :D

That rain... oh... I have a few choice words for it. Did you get hit with that awful downpour? I can't remember when it was, but it just came down in sheets. :(

Tough day for a run out there, but you got it done!

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Postby LisaB » Sun May 02, 2010 1:11 pm

Glad I can put a face to a name now! Good to meet you!

It's amazing how the brain can effect the body so much.

Great race!!! I could have done without that down pour too! lol
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Postby Mouse » Sun May 02, 2010 1:19 pm

Congrats Colleen. They can't all be PB's. You got it done in not such great weather as well. Sorry about the downpour that you ended up running in. Look at the bright side it wasn't the snow that was in the forcast.
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Re: eme's WPS Half

Postby CinC » Sun May 02, 2010 1:34 pm

your sucky last 3 miles sound like my sucky last 3 miles last weekend (ask Krista for a recap!)

Regardless - chin up, boobs out - here's the next one!

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Postby Spirit Unleashed » Sun May 02, 2010 1:37 pm

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Postby Jo-Jo » Sun May 02, 2010 1:51 pm

eme wrote:Okay, enough whining, time to plan the next one (for when it is warm out!).



That's what I like to hear :D :D
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Postby Darth Tater » Sun May 02, 2010 1:53 pm

Kristen wrote:That rain... oh... I have a few choice words for it. Did you get hit with that awful downpour? I can't remember when it was, but it just came down in sheets. :(


Yeppers, she would have...it started up about 2 hours into the race as BingeRunner and I were heading to the food tent....

Way to gut it out Colleen. Better weather next time!
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Re: eme's WPS Half

Postby eme » Sun May 02, 2010 1:54 pm

Darth Tater wrote:
Kristen wrote:That rain... oh... I have a few choice words for it. Did you get hit with that awful downpour? I can't remember when it was, but it just came down in sheets. :(


Yeppers, she would have...it started up about 2 hours into the race as BingeRunner and I were heading to the food tent....


Yes, I got nicely soaked. Did I mention that is when the wind picked up as well :x.
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Postby KBO » Sun May 02, 2010 2:51 pm

Good job today C. Sorry it wasn't the pb you'd hoped for. I tried to find you after the race but with the pouring rain and all the people it was pretty much madness.
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Re: eme's WPS Half

Postby purdy65 » Sun May 02, 2010 3:00 pm

Good work EME despite not PBing.

Those conditions sound NASTY! Kind of like ATB a year ago. Not fun!

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Postby IronColl » Sun May 02, 2010 3:01 pm

A finish is a finish! Great job in yucky conditions.
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Postby seuss » Sun May 02, 2010 3:02 pm

sorry it wasn't your day today C. i hate it when the body yaps too much. have you tried compression socks or tights? i love them for my calves and shins.
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Postby Sir Crashalot » Sun May 02, 2010 4:41 pm

You stepped up to the start line & crossed the finish line. It's all good in my books!
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Postby Hammie » Sun May 02, 2010 5:02 pm

Well done - I think running in lousy weather is that most difficult thing to do!
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Postby babysteps » Sun May 02, 2010 5:27 pm

Rainy windy races are the worst. It seems fair weather races and getting rarer and rarer! Good job and sticking it out anyway. This just wasn't your day to PB. But, it will happen!
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Postby daddy_runner » Sun May 02, 2010 7:14 pm

Ah well. You can't PB every race. The wind, cold, and rain were definitely factors in this race.
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Postby RA. » Sun May 02, 2010 7:19 pm

I hate those races where you can't make your brain make you do what you want! But, another race is another good day!
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Postby mas_runner » Sun May 02, 2010 7:37 pm

My thought is always, "oh well, can't PB them all, just glad to be running in a race, could be worse, could be laid up with an injury or illness". You'll get 'er next time...or the time after...
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Postby eme » Sun May 02, 2010 7:38 pm

mas_runner wrote:My thought is always, "oh well, can't PB them all, just glad to be running in a race, could be worse, could be laid up with an injury or illness". You'll get 'er next time...or the time after...


Definitely! I had knee surgery almost four years ago - so I am happy any day that I can run/race :D
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Re: eme's WPS Half

Postby Robinandamelia » Mon May 03, 2010 8:11 am

Well congrats on a great race despite the conditions!
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Postby Habs4ever » Mon May 03, 2010 8:58 am

Sorry it didn't go like you wanted. :( I was thinking of you all out there while we were driving back home yesterday. Running in the rain and wind is no fun. Next time....
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Postby NewFinnLoper » Mon May 03, 2010 9:16 am

I missed you out there ( I missed a LOT of you guys yesterday :( :( ) ...I was fortunate enough to miss that horrible downpour...I was thinking of everyone out there running in it. But like others have said, at least you were out there!! Hope you dried off and warmed up afterwards...
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Re: eme's WPS Half

Postby ratherBrunning » Mon May 03, 2010 11:15 am

Great job, Colleen! Congratulations!!
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Postby clocker » Mon May 03, 2010 1:34 pm

Congratulations on seeing a tough day through. I'm sure with your drive, you'll be back faster and stronger in the near future.
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