tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post2560653092231320740..comments2007-06-14T14:10:14.058-07:00maniac hippohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930482045316180708noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-36902845958664437222007-06-14T14:10:00.000-07:002007-06-14T14:10:00.000-07:00That was a fantastic post. I especially like how you said the end bit of the race did not seem as tough as it did last year.<BR/><BR/>Too bad about the barfy bodybuilder girl... My heart goes out to her.<BR/><BR/>BQ here you come!Sarah Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06165906925703092225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-36050662347262250882007-06-08T15:22:00.000-07:002007-06-08T15:22:00.000-07:00Hippo ... nice race. I'd like to say "find peace with yourself" in running your own race. People are trying to beat you too. It's all good, healthy competition. I know the feeling of not wanting to pass someone only to get passed in the future. Been there/done that too many times. I used to do what you did and held back for that reason. <BR/><BR/>Now I know that I have to "go for it" when I'm feeling good in order to improve. You'll find that more evident in longer ultras - you'll have ups and downs, and so will everyone else. Can you imagine how much of a coincidence it would be for everyone (or anyone) to have the same ups and downs as you on a 100 miler, for example. I've tried to run 100s with others but never have been able to string together many miles with just one person ... inevidably, we pass each other back and forth. <BR/><BR/>Go for it; run your own race; and remember to apologize up front about not being social - just in case you can't afterwards. I don't recall thinking often, "man so and so is such an ass. they didn't say hi to me." If I thought that, the person probably is an ass and not saying hi in a race is not how I determine that ;-) Enough on that. *tcGotLegs!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17006754089850914184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-22851844776680142922007-06-07T19:57:00.000-07:002007-06-07T19:57:00.000-07:00Hippo - Good work. I had no idea you were a go-getter marathoner - you know, one of those runners who can even begin to think about a BQ. I am so impressed. Good job picking off the other runners - and I don't think anyone ever thinks poorly of the person passing them, they just wish they could keep up! :)shawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-76460100922451853432007-06-07T13:39:00.000-07:002007-06-07T13:39:00.000-07:00Great job, Hippo! You are running very strongly. That BQ will just fall into your lap.<BR/>Congratulations! :)ilene4wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17428998072246641411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-49855546629984531612007-06-06T08:52:00.000-07:002007-06-06T08:52:00.000-07:00I mean, seriously, I am in owe. I was just been jealous for your 3:48, and now that, and a "loss of 11 seconds to a general slowdown I didn't realize was happening"?? Bragger...with bragging rights too! It's a nice one, Pete!olgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-63696804402185799612007-06-05T16:48:00.000-07:002007-06-05T16:48:00.000-07:00congratulations nice jobDawnBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953468032024737750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-92210780786028871422007-06-05T09:28:00.000-07:002007-06-05T09:28:00.000-07:00Pete you Stud! That is great focus to be able push your self like that. I rarely can dig that deep. I dream of 3:30 someday. Sauvie is flat as you know, maybe sub 3:30 is in the cards for you on July 4th???? Cya there!Brethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02317209005630280684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-55583927381772178862007-06-05T04:14:00.000-07:002007-06-05T04:14:00.000-07:00Good job Hippo!!! You are a speedster!!!Meredithhttp://web.mac.com/merigayle/iWeb/Site/Blog/Blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-8314775277557096092007-06-04T21:43:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:43:00.000-07:00Sweet! Nice job focusing. I'm sure you'll have your BQ in no time. The pull of the trails is strong, isn't it! <BR/><BR/>Now go write that apology letter to all those people you had to pass. ; ) : )Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36138353.post-24038074911559169462007-06-04T21:32:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:32:00.000-07:00Wow! You are a speedster! You crack me up too - feeling bad for passing people. You are such a nice guy. You've gotta get your socializing in pre/post race so you can keep that speed thing going.<BR/><BR/>I didn't realize you had asthma - I guess you know what I'm talking about when I can't get a breath. Only thing is that the inhaler won't fix it for me. I'm sure glad it works for you - and that you remember to carry it. <BR/><BR/>Great job on this one!Backofpackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.com