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30. Apr 26, 2007 4:19 PM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
I really enjoyed this post. I will be running a 100 miler in Ohio in August and you captured what I hope to do...."just run in the moment". Thanks! I will keep this post tucked away and re-read over the Summer.
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31. Apr 27, 2007 11:08 AM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
Loved this RR.....absolutely fantastic race and finished on sheer guts and determination. I hope you heal up soon, and have fun at Western States....I know you will be running. Congrats!

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32. Apr 27, 2007 1:39 PM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
Mike,

You are one, tough hombre. Quite an accomplishment.

But why am I reminded of the Black Knight from Monty Python? "'Tis merely a flesh wound." "What are you going to do, bleed on me?"

Way to go, ultra-nighthawk.
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33. Apr 27, 2007 1:56 PM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
Well done, Mike! You make all us Boomers proud! What a great RR too! Sounds like a punishing course. I can't imagine how you ran through that calf muscle tear.
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34. Apr 27, 2007 2:35 PM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
Very well done indeed Mike, I am in absolute awe of your ability or was it stubborness? Whatever it doesn't lessen all that you have accomplished. I thoroughly enjoyed your race report and could really envision your journey, you really are one heck of a tough runner.

Now get that calf healed and get on with Western States we all know you want to, heck you deserve to!

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35. Apr 27, 2007 2:57 PM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
Thank you all for the kind replies to my report.

The calf is healing slower than I'd like, but that is life. Yes, I've seen a Doc and everything is attached; just painful.

As for WS100, well I have until Sept to decide, but I probably will pass this year. The WS course eats runners like me for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Wth 18K of climbing, I think 22+ K of decents, heat and some altitude make for a tough run, especially for a 100 virgin. I am planning my training for a 100 and think 2008 will be the year for that and maybe 2009 for WS. When you think about completing a 100 in 24hrs, yes it is only averaging 15 min/miles, BUT only 20% of those running one actually do that. There is a huge mental element that goes into it that I can't fathom at this time. I need to suffer more. I have a ton of respect for the WS100 and want to honor that by being as prepared as possible before going forward.

Thanks again

Mike

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36. May 10, 2007 5:29 PM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
Mike, I can understand your not wanting to externalize this, but thanks for putting in all the effort to do so & for posting this amazing accomplishment & experience.

this
quote:<HR>I was running in the moment and wanted to keep it that way. Rain; mud; poison oak; it didn?t matter. All that mattered that day was the exhilarating feeling I had; mile after mile, hour after hour.<HR>
puts into words what I want from running. (poison oak optional.)

Your report is incredibly motivating.

I hope you are healed by now.

thanks again.


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37. May 10, 2007 9:49 PM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
Youre the man!!! Western States 100. Most of us can only dream of that!!!

Good luck dude.

Laurie

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38. May 11, 2007 5:38 AM in response to: nighthawk42
Re: American River 50 Mile RR
nighthawk42. That is just amazing. Congrats on the "best limp". Wow


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39. May 11, 2007 7:12 PM in response to: nighthawk42
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Nighthawk,

I am simply in awe. WOW. That is quite the race and you are amazing to have raced the way you did. To even attempt this race shows your determination. So happy on your time and I could just feel your emotions.

D'ont you hate loosing toenails. I lose one every marathon (2 for 2). Yep I am a newbie.

Congratulations...way to go
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