Race Reports/Encouragement/Kudos for April 25th, 26th and 27th!

[CynthiaCindy]

Cecelia -

Thanks to everyone who wrote a race report, I always love reading them.

Leana and Chris - Congrats on your PRs

Casey and Ed - Congrats on your first half!

 

[deekaypee]

To all the race/event participants: CONGRATULATIONS!

Chris: WTG with your 5K, especially your placing and mastering those hills! Your DW and DDs must have been so proud!

Casey: Congrats on your first 1/2 marathon! The pics you posted are lovely, and it looks like it was a very good day to run. It's nice to know you had a good race & are looking at signing up for more events. Great time, too, btw.

Ed: Another great first 1/2 marathon. The CMM sounds like a well-organized event, with lots of support and entertainment. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself, hills and all. (I know what you mean by being told a course is flat and thinking, "huh?") Loved the Kenyan line, too!

Cecilia: Thanks for the complete RR, as always. You help so many of us evaluate events for our future events. I truly appreciate the time you and thought you put into these posts. I'm so sorry about all the challenges you had on the course. It must have been especially difficult for you, given that this one was for your father. I know he's proud of you, no matter what your time, and that your race did him a great honor. As did your cheering on of all the finishers behind you. All the things that you do on the course, and here on WISH, are a testament to your character. I hope the time you spend with your father and all your loved ones during this time gives you some peace.

Leana: Loved the pictures--especially of you propped against the tree. You look so darned happy, as you should be with your PR. I'm sure a sub-30 is in your near future!

Jackie: Congrats on shaving off 16 seconds from last year, especially in hot weather. I think it's useful to read these RR that evaluate local races, how you felt, and why they're good events. (Your time, from my p.o.v., is still really good! )

xterratri: That's a great lot of your race. I found all the details fascinating, and especially the sections where you recorded what you would do differently. (BT is a great site, from the looks of it.) The heat acclimation sounds like it was a big hurdle, but it sounds as if you had fun before the event and you have strategies for improving your time in each leg & the transition. I'm not only impressed by your ability to do a Tri but by your ability to analyze your event & set goals. (And WTG beating your swim time, finding a comfortable biking pace, and not injuring yourself on the run despite the issues with your quad.)

 

[1/2Marathonpixie]

I did the Country Music Marathon as well! I did it last year and had so much fun I came back.

I'll cover some highlights of mine. My DH and I arrived at noon on Thursday to meet up with a group I have been doing races with for a number of years. We were all staying at the same hotel and were ready for some fun.

My DH and I headed for the EXPO so I could look around before the crowds arrived. It wasn't very busy and I got to see all I wanted to see. When most everyone had arrived 20 of us went to Famous Dave's for supper. It was back to the hotel to talk and catch up on what had been going on in our lives.

Friday, 21 of us went on the Nash Trash Tour. To add to the fun of the tour we all dressed as trashy tourists. If you go to Nashville check it out, it's really fun. After the tour we were met up with some more of our group and headed to the EXPO so everyone could check in. It was crazy busy so I was glad I had gone the day before. Next we had an early dinner at Demo's. Great food and great prices!!! We headed back to the hotel to make plans for the morning. My race partner had some issues with leg cramps and was nervous. I went and got her some packets of Biofreeze to pack for the race.

Race day! Our group numbered 34, 9 did the 1/2 and 1 did the full. The rest were there to cheer us on. We were met with cheers at mile 4, mile 7 and the finish. I was amazed that people came just to cheer and join in the fun.

I got many comments on my WISH shirt. The best was when a racer came up to me and asked if I was a disboards member. She said she was one as well....PiratesRock (Kim), I was thrilled to meet her!!!!!! She stayed with us for about a mile until we had to stop to look up a cell phone number. So, thanks Kim for introducing yourself.

We finished!!!!!! Our celebration dinner was at the Melting Pot. Then it was another party until the wee hours.

Nashville is such a wonderful place, I can't wait until nest year!!!!!!!

 

[wtpclc]

Barb - Congratulations! SOUnds liek a great time! Way to make a race fun! Can't believe you were surprised by your scream team though, that is a fun group!