I'm ALLLIIIVVVEEE, Just barley. So I survived running 6 loops of approx. 5 miles each covering some nice trails on the mountain top to bottom with grommit. Just under 6 hours. And I didn't even get a medal or T-shirt.

Overall went pretty well, The climb up the mountain on the 6th loop was tiring, but gro that old **** ran the last loop as his fasted. had a bit of pain down the back of the hamstring some nice big blisters on the feet but overall I can still walk up and down stairs and there is no persisting pain.

Currently carbo loading with a nice brown New Castle.

Ta TA for now.

Roly

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Well done, Roly! Another step closer to the dream!

Grommit picked it up after 5 hours of running?! Tough b4stard.

I guess, I'll have to show a little fortitude this evening.<HR>

Thanks KZ, For someone who has been running since January I am quite impressed and think you will suprise us all in your first 10 K today. despite the fact that you should of been in taper mode last week-end.

Good luck again.

Roly


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You two are mad.....absolutely MAD!

Norah Jones is exquisite. She is so utterly talented.

I've added a few pics to the Yahoo site. Lifeany and KZ, please join us! I'm a lousy action photographer, I got caught off-guard by all of you arriving so fast! ... And I'm not used to spectating ... weird not to be dressed in sports gear. But it was great seeing you all off ... and really exciting to cheer for the racers, especially when I saw their faces light up at having a spectator on the path.

Congratulations to all the racers ... especially LA for her amazing PB, beat even my prediction of 42 min., and also to KZ for his re-entrance into the racing world ... how did you find the shorter distance?

So from whom will I be expecting RR's from? Let's see ... TB, LA, KZ, RG, KJ (whom I didn't even know was racing - nice surprise to see you!) ... Merc, did you race? Mrs. Omni, good to see you again, though I didn't recognize you without the belly and in racing gear ...

Those shorter distances look gruesome. Some of the racers make the most horrible noises ... I think I will stick to the marathon distance.

Sally

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Way to go KZ, saw your time on sportstats you did great.

Althought I think giving up a lung for a 10 k race is crazier then a nice long run in the woods.

Roly

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by Df7:
Just got in from a slow waddle around the hood. Beautiful weather but windy and a bit cold for the ole 'fly. Finally saw some of the rabbits that inhabit the cedar hedges along the golf course. One big one chasing off another big one while a smaller one just sat there...a little powerplay thingy ?

Roly and Gro- awesome work yesterday - how are you feeling today ? Blisters ? Ouch !
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Hi DF, Happy mothers day. I had a rabbit run across my path during my morning run this week.

I'm feeling pretty fresh this morning but a seemed to have picked up a nasty cough this morning. Hay fever was pretty bad yesterday and lost most of my fluids thru the nose.

Breakfast today with my girls, Mom, Sister and her Daughters. then off for lunch with the in-laws. may get in a run or long walk late this afternoon.

I did it... and I am still alive this morning (aching a little but still feeling great). I just added 3 pictures to the yahoo site.

Final time : 41:21, wich is a PR for me... best training run was 43:16. Average Pace : 8:17 (never ran faster before).

First of all : thanks to everyone that was there to support me... you all gave me some great advices and there is a little bit of all of you in my great result. It meant a lot to know that you were all waiting to know how I did! Thanks also to my cheering croud : Isabelle and Veronique that were great supporters from the beginning of this big adventure!

Now to the race report:

I was actually a bit nervous before getting to the YMCA. As soon as they gave me my number I was really into it, I was still nervous but it was a good thing! Got changed 3 times, did not know what top to wear. And I was also thinking that I was missing the meeting at Viau's metro station. As soon as I got out of the Y I saw TB, RG and KZ coming towards me... Yeah, at least I did not miss them!

Then it was off to the starting line, walked a little, did some stretching. When the race started I was still being hugged by SS for good luck (thanks). I started too fast... but I slowed down really quickly because I knew that THE HILL was coming fast. The other racers were far ahead but I did not mind. Well THE HILL was not that bad afterall, I was tired at the top but I knew that if I was slowing down a little bit more to recover that I would be fine. 1k sign I was at a pace of 8:30 wich is a little faster than usual for me. 2k same pace but my legs were starting to feel tired. 3k, same pace or a little big slower but not by much. I never saw the 4k sign. But at the top of the hill, the volunteers were giving directions to the 10k runners and then she turned to me to give me my direction... the only thing I was thinking was : Don't worry I am not crazy enough to get through another 3k loop!!!

I decided to pick up the speed a little in the hill, it was kind of easy to just let myself go downhill. I pushed maybe at 200 meters before the finish line. As I said to Merc... I am dead... I had almost nothing left in me. My legs were not really there at the end... just wanted to finish!

The only constant thought with me was trying to pass the men that was in front of me... but he did put a lot of distance between us after the hill... the problem was... he was walking the 5k At one point I was really feeling weird... how slow am I for that guy to be able to beat me... HE'S WALKING. But I have to say he was walking fast! And it wasn't that big of deal because I was going into this knowing that I would probably finish last. Well it seems that I did not... there were other walkers behind me.

Thanks again for being there for my graduation... it meant a lot!

Any

P.S. Ralf - you were right... the hill was not that bad!

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St. Lazare results on Mother's Day were good. First time they dd the race and it is a particularly fast course with only one hill to speak of. As the word gets out, it will prove to be quite popular.

On the personal side, I was 7th overall, first in my category in 37:44. Ran a rediculous first kilometer in 3:17 and had to quickly make adjustments and finally hit the 5K mark in 18:20, with plenty left in reserve. Coasted after that and was passed right at the finish line. Quite satisfied. Represents a one minute improvement over St. Therese, thanks mainly to not having to run that long hill. On target for Ottawa for two sub 40- 10K's, back to back. We'll see.

Good running last night everyone. Looks like a very scenic run. Too bad it's the day before a Circuit event. The idea of an evening run is appealing though. Ninja, Gag, Knee (and friend) and even Life did very well. I don't KZ. Was he running with Ninja?