Its been over 8 months! Since I actually did a race, running that is. Not for lack of trying; there were 3 official dns's and another couple I hoped to sign up for and missed. Nothing huge, bad back one race, bad cold the next 2. I did do a 35 K mountain bike race in April though.
So I was a little leery. I didn't sign up in advance even though it would have saved me over 10 bucks to do so just 2 days ago.
Anyways I showed up at Mounstberg Conservation Area, about a half hour away, for the lowest- key race I could think of. Listed as a 5.6 K trail race, no PB pressure or likely difficult terrain. Put on by VRPro, it was called the Meredith Hagan Inspiration Run. She was a local triathlete and part of Phat Chicks who trained women in triathlons stuff, and died cycling. There was also a 10 K.
So there I am at a start line with a bib on! Civilized 10 o'clock start. Just over 200 in the 5.6, its a little crowded for a minute or two. I haven't been running too terrible fast or far for a while so I didn't press all that hard. Still I pass people and settle in amongst my current peers. First two Kms took 4:49 each. Then we hit a hill that seemed to just go on, corner after corner. That one was 5:51. A couple of people passed me, including what turned out to be the first place woman. I got the guy back shortly after, and he stayed on my heels until the end where he passed. It was pretty hot in the sun, only about half the course was shaded. Still better than the last few days of 34 degrees, only 27 today. Other than the third Km with its hills and roots, the rest of the trails were more like grassy tractor paths. Pick it up maybe a bit at the end; last .6 is at 4:30 pace. Hey, its trails. Final is 27:51, just sub 5 pace. 10th overall out of 202, 2nd place age group. I talked to the guy who took my age group, also a recovering injury guy who has done the Ouser ultras. The winner was a Kenyan who won by over 6 minutes, 19 minutes to 25 for second place.
It could have been worse, didn't hurt a bit. It was actually fun, maybe I'll do another someday.
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next up:
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
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As your Official Fan I am so happy to read you had a great time...and placed in your AG!!! 
Your Official Fan is feeling pretty sad she hasn't seen you in forever
If there's any chance of you being in Ottawa for Fall Colours...I will be there. Thinking about the 5km or 10 km for myself!
Your Official Fan is feeling pretty sad she hasn't seen you in forever
If there's any chance of you being in Ottawa for Fall Colours...I will be there. Thinking about the 5km or 10 km for myself!
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"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
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didn't hurt a bit. It was actually fun, maybe I'll do another someday
Excellent news!! Congratulations on another fine event, Sheldon. I hope to see you sometime this summer or fall!!
Excellent news!! Congratulations on another fine event, Sheldon. I hope to see you sometime this summer or fall!!
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Nice. Doonst. Very nice. 
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Seeing this report makes me .
Nice to see you racing Doonst.
. Nice to see you racing Doonst.
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Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
50th Birthday!!
Boston Marathon- April 17th what a day- DREAM COME TRUE
Run for Water 10K- May 28th
Scotia Half - June 25th
Trail River Run half marathon- Sept. 30- CANCELLED
MEC 10K Race 10- Nov. 5
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awesome!
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Congrats. Great result!
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September - Army Run
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January - Richmond Road Races 10 km 41:06
March - St Patrick's Day 10 km 41:31
April - Minto Run for Reach half-marathon 1:28:56
May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
May - Ottawa Marathon - 3:26:37
September - Army Run
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I'm so happy to read a race report from you! Good job.
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Excellent!
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Vulture bait is close to being sold out soooooooo you better sign up.
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Well done, sir!
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atta boy Doonst!! Good stuff.
Mississauga Marathon - 2:52
Around the Bay - 1:58
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Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
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"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
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Nice way to get back at it Doonst. Congrats on the AG placement!! Watch out though - this racing thing is addictive
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He's Back !! 
Congrats ..
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Pat29 wrote:Congrats. Great result!
+1
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Awesome return to racing...congrats!
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Way to go!
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Nice to hear you a slowly coming back! Congrats on your race!
....maybe I'll see you at a mountain bike race in the future
....maybe I'll see you at a mountain bike race in the future
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Sandra wrote:Nice to hear you a slowly coming back! Congrats on your race!
....maybe I'll see you at a mountain bike race in the future
Mississauga Marathon - 2:52
Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
ItsMyRun.com
"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
Around the Bay - 1:58
Click>> Race History
ItsMyRun.com
"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
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good stuff, doonst!
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Robbie-T wrote:Sandra wrote:Nice to hear you are slowly coming back! Congrats on your race!
....maybe I'll see you at a mountain bike race in the future
I meant that in a good way - not rushing into racing....Sandra
"Appreciate what you got and chill when things seem overwhelming."
"Appreciate what you got and chill when things seem overwhelming."
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Congrats!
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"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark."
--Charles H. Spurgeon
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
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Too bad about the AG medal as now you have no hope of escaping the racing itch. 
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How fancy!!! An age-group placement on your first run back! Way to go, Doonst! I am happy you are back at it.
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We're going to try this new thing called jogging. Or maybe it's yogging-with a silent "j". Apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It's supposed to be wild.
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