TAN #53 World Champion TAN (Page 7)

Like I said since I'm 43.

ooooo TOPpage.

I heart the internet.  The short version:  I'm working on a journal article, but the journal I'm submitting to only accepts MS Word Docs, but I'm writing my paper in latex.  However, some one created a latex bib file that is compatible with the journal I want, so I can just generate my references exactly the way I want them in latex, then cut and paste into Word. Yay! 

If you're wondering, my paper is going to be part of my thesis, which will be in latex, which is why I'm writing in latex in the first place.

No, someone got TAN #52 yanked.

It was ok. 

The ending kind of sucked.  See my log for detail.

Nice job yesterday!! 

Lots of people were breaking down at that point.  Glad we were of some assistance.

I saw a 3:00 pace bib guy back with the 3:50 people.  He was in some MASSIVE pain.

Really, though.  You looked great yesterday.  If you were in pain, you didn't show it.  Very proud of your finish. 

I think I could give some info on Plano.  I am going to be there on Wednesday, if you want something really specific.  What can I help you with?  

3:48?  Congrats Tony!

Well TAN, I'm out...see you all later.  Don't get another TAN pulled before I get home tonight.

Saw one guy totally lose it on that corner.  Horked up about a liter of liquid.  Obviously the body was in severe rejection of his choice of activity for the day.  But once he got rid of it all, and the med-tech came over, he got up and started walking.  Turned the corner, and I'm guessing finished.  Felt really bad for him.

Saw lots of folks cramp up too.  Saw it happen right in front of me too.  One guy's hammie knot up so much I could see the knot.  Nasty stuff.

Still not as bad as last year, though.

nicely done Tony...

That is the second year we have been at that spot.  The other time was two years ago when it was freezing out. 

But even then, I could tell that THAT was the hard spot.  THAT is the point, in the race, where the wheels can really come off and people need the most support.  They need that kind of pick me up. 

You are about 2-3 miles from the end.  You have given it your all and the end seems so far away.  You have a big turn and a long, straight stretch in front of you before the killer Roosevelt Road hill. 

I'm really glad I could have helped.  One of my friends, Julie, was 57th overall in the women.  She was shooting for a sub 3:00 and was 6 minutes off but still PR'd.  We hit her just like we hit you and she said it was a life saver.

So for all of you that go out to cheer, it does make a difference. 

Way to go brother.  And if you are up to it, in a few weeks, there is a nice, easy, lazy 5k put on by Running Away Multisport.  If you are up for it, I'd love to race with you.

hey crowny... you wanna come cheer for me at my half-mary next week?