Good Luck Weekend Runners

wa5yom · Feb 16, 2008

Here we go again....out the door to meet the dreams of a well run race....good luck and have Fun... 
2/16 Labduck - Couple's Classic 5K, Eugene, OR 
2/16 Econo - Couple's Classic 5k, Eugene, OR 
2/16 TheProFromDover - Martha's Vineyard 20 Miler 
2/16 JJ Jessee - Holiday Lake 50K, Appomattox, VA 
2/16 Pegruns - Scrub Jay 5k, Osprey, FL 
2/17 Dove - Lost Dutchman Marathon, Apache Jct, CA 
2/17 rasmussenmp - Pensacola Marathon, Pensacola, FL 
2/17 Opie - Lost Dutchman Marathon, Apache Junction, AZ 
2/17 breger1 - A1A Half Marathon, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 
2/23 golfnski - Winter Series 15K

Opie · Feb 16, 2008

Thanks, Tim. I freaked out today when I saw this: Attention Full Marathoners: Due to the heavy rains we have had this winter, four of our normally dry ravines are still running across the first two miles of the marathon route. Right now the forecast is for rain today and clear sunny weather Saturday and Sunday. Currently the ravines are passable, however you will get your feet wet unless you are a really good long jumper. It is not a serious hazard, just a trickle of water, but up to 6 inches deep. Please use caution. IF we get a lot more rain today, we may have to change the course in which case the mileage will be correct, and your result, if you qualify for Boston, will be accepted by the BAA. Changing the start is very unlikely, but I want you to know in advance that it is a slight possibility. You will still be starting the alternate marathon course on Peralta Trail, but at a different point. We will do our very best to get you from start to finish safely. Thanks for your understanding. Based on the changing forecast, or the weather, I will update this message. - Grady McEachern, Race Director. When I checked, at least they only had 1/3 inch of rain today.

Econo · Feb 16, 2008

eek! don't get washed away, Opie!

Soundrunner · Feb 16, 2008

I like how you put that, Tim. 
Good running, all! 
Rain in Arizona? Remember Bellingham and pushing through, Opie! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
Econo, my fellow grumpster. (psst. The puke factor, the puke factor.) Run hard and have fun!

Opie · Feb 16, 2008

Thanks to you all, including those tips you sent me, Dove. ETA-it's not supposed to rain Sunday. We'll see when I get there tomorrow morning.

Mustang Sally · Feb 16, 2008

Good luck, everyone! Especially for team-mate Econo! Looking forward to the RRs

Sans Souci · Feb 16, 2008

Sound, STOP that! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> You can't puke and have fun. 
Run hard ... if you feel like it. Watch out, small children.

Sans Souci · Feb 16, 2008

... in a kilt (?) 
From Feet in the Clouds: A Tale of Fell Running and Obsession: Thank you, FF.Apparently McGregor's brother tried to hold him back by grabbing his kilt, which duly fell off. Thereafter, fell runners ran naked. 
Few early fell runners wore anything on their feet. No wonder they were called "foote races." Ouch. 
Have a bonny race. <img alt="icon_salut.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_salut.gif">

choovie · Feb 16, 2008

From 5ks to 50ks! Hope everyone comes back happy and satisfied with their efforts! Good luck <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

Pie Jones · Feb 16, 2008

The quality of an off-road race is improved dramatically by having serious mud, and water crossings of at least ankle depth. I hope you get a high quality outing. 
Good luck to all the weekend racers.

JJJessee · Feb 21, 2008

<img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
Thanks, wished I'd seen this earlier. Since a pair of me next trey runs be fells, I'll check with the RD on "minimal" dress code. Authenticity means a lot to me Ya know <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
jjj

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