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Comments: Not a whole lot to say. I went into this knowing I was just there to have fun, and I did. There were a couple tough moments going uphill, but my inner coach showed up to talk me through it, and I was glad to have her back! I hadn't realized she'd been away for awhile until she showed back up today. I welcomed her back, and got on with my run (yes, I do talk to myself when I run, call myself baby, all of that and more) ;). I cheered for the street entertainment, slapped hands with kids on the side of the road, and enjoyed the energy of the day. Poured a cup of water over my head at mile 6.5, and it felt great. Yes, even though it was only 50 degrees. I overheat easily, and I'm not sure what will happen if it is ever truly hot during one of my races. Finished the race about 4 minutes slower than last year, but I'm OK with that. Just had fun!!! What would you do differently?: nothing  Post race
Warm down: walked over to t-shirt pick up, then walked the mile back to my car. Picked up a cheeseburger and a caramel machiatto on my way over to my parents house. Took a shower, and then took Mom to the baby shower for my new great-neice. Fun day! What limited your ability to perform faster: HIM training, 10 lbs heavier than last year, and marathon recovery (not really sure I can still use that as an excuse, since it was 4 weeks ago). Event comments: Fun race, but you have to love a crowd! :) Last updated: 2008-11-17 12:00 AM
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 2009-05-04 6:27 PM |
Master  2005  Silverton, Oregon |  Subject: Bloomsday |
| 2009-05-04 6:36 PM in reply to: #2129803 |
Champion 9060  Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: Bloomsday Great job, sounds like you had a lot of fun. |
| 2009-05-04 8:30 PM in reply to: #2129803 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: Bloomsday Awesome job! Love your inner coach!! I also love slapping hands with the kids. I get sooooo much energy from them. Glad you had fun! I want to do that race some year for sure!! |
| 2009-05-04 9:43 PM in reply to: #2129803 |
Expert 683 Lafayette, CA | Subject: RE: Bloomsday I agree all is good when the inner coach brings the "A" game! Well done--sounds like you had fun. Congrads. |
| 2009-05-05 9:55 AM in reply to: #2129803 |
Expert 913 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Bloomsday Way to go Bloomie! I love that you enjoyed the event so much by having fun AND giving 100% effort. ~B |
| 2009-05-05 10:40 AM in reply to: #2129803 |
Veteran 239 Kalispell, MT | Subject: RE: Bloomsday Great job! I enjoyed the entertainment, slapping hands, the crowd, and the costumes too! What really kept / keeps me going is the little voice too... it's not mine, but it's the voice of... 'someone' telling me: "You REALLY think you're going to be able to run that far?" in the snottiest voice imaginable.Yes - I am going to RUN that far.... |
| 2009-05-05 2:57 PM in reply to: #2129803 |
Elite 3595 Quebec, Canada | Subject: RE: Bloomsday Great job Nothing like having fun while running. To be honest I think we all talk to ourselves  Edited by rlejeune 2009-05-05 2:57 PM |
| 2009-05-05 6:44 PM in reply to: #2129803 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Bloomsday |
| 2009-05-07 12:03 AM in reply to: #2129803 |
Expert 1202 Montana | Subject: RE: Bloomsday Way to go, Roni! My sister ran last year, and she said it was a really awesome experience. Good job just pushin' though! |
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Bloomsday
50F / 10C
Overcast
Overall Rank = 8,012/44,490
Age Group = 38 female
Age Group Rank = 173/842
Got up at 4 am, ate a bagel with almond butter, and drank a cup of coffee with hot cocoa mix. Made an 8 ounce bottle of infinit and filled another amphipod bottle with water. I LOVE my amphipod, and I hate trying to drink at aid stations. Drove the 2 hours to Spokane, and found a parking spot about a mile from the race start. It was about 43 degrees when I parked, so I didn't wear my light jacket.
Ran to the yellow section race start (Bloomsday has color coded sections based on race times). Then, I got in line for the port a potty.