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Race Reports for Hit the Trails XC Classic 2008

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  • Comments: I will have more here of my reflections, but right now am way too hot to sit still. OK, I had these great aspirations for this run, you know, today would be such a magnificent run, the spirit of Christine would be with me, blow cool breezes on me, and lighten my load and quicken my feet so that even I would hit that magic 30min 5K that she wanted to run (that is also my goal). I am so full of myself. That did not happen. Instead, I ran too late, it was hot and muggy, and I am heavy and out of shape. I slogged through the 5K and even had to walk some of it. It was a sucky run, but what I know is that doesn't mean that I am a sucky runner - instead I remembered that every step is a gift, even the slow steps, even the heavy ones. I smiled at every person I saw. I marveled at the ordinariness of my run, of the people mowing lawns, clearing the jungles, bringing in the trash cans, walking the dogs. You know, just being alive, nothing spectacular, no whoopdedooo whiz bangy amazing revelations.
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  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Thanks for reading this....live like you were dying...I guess we all are...but that's okay. It really is.
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  • Comments: Virtual 5K in honor of Christine (Lucy) http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... Ran my virtual 5k this morning. Tears and sweat this morning. This is terrible, simply terrible. Thinking about it, still makes me choke up. Certainly makes you appreciate what you have at home. Our thoughts and prayers for Christine's husband and son's.
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  • Comments: Rest in peace, Christine.
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  • Comments: Due to storms in the forecast for the next couple of days around here, I decided to run my tribute this morning. Bless everyone that participates.
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  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Ran for Christine. No Pay-Pal account, but will mail a gift card today.
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