Race Reports, Kudos, and Encouragement for Nov 10th and 11th

[Maherae]

OK, All WISHers..let's really support our representatives this weekend!

Saturday
Big Vic (Vic) Mid-Bay Bridge 4.5 Mile Run; Destin, FL (Final time for this event!)

Sunday
getnthinr (Wendy) Suntrust Marathon; Richmond, VA

GO! WISH Team GO! ​

 

[WDWFAN9]

Have fun WISHers

 

[princessrunner]

Best of luck Vic and Wendy. GO WISH TEAM GO!!!

 

[Honeibee]

Best of luck, Vic and Wendy!! Whooo hoooo!

 

[TnTsParty]

Good luck WISH team!!!

 

[wtpclc]

Good luck Wendy and Vic!!!!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Go Vic and Wendy, and whatever other WISHers may be racing this weekend! Have fun!!!

 

[escape]

Go Big Vic and Wendy!!!

Woohoo!

 

[Kristi1357]

Go Vic & Wendy!

 

[wfloyd]

Go Vic and Wendy. Good luck on your races.

Bill

 

[SilverE]

Good Luck Wendy and Vic!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Vic and Wendy, have a great event!

 

[Big Vic]

Today was the grand finale for the Mid-Bay Bridge 4.5 run/walk. This event had been held for the past 15 years. However, participant size and safety concerns were the primary reasons it's been discontinued.

Arrived on the northside of the bridge around 0650. Buses would transport participants to the southside and the starting line. Met up with the rest of the team and waited, and waited, and waited. Too many people and not enough transportation.

Finally made it to the southside of the bridge around 0800 (scheduled start time). Waited a little longer and then started moving to the starting line.

The horn sounds and we're off. We maneuver ourselves to the left and start the trek across the bridge. Mile 1 - 11:22. Around the 1.5 mile mark we start the climb to the hump. Mile 2 - 11:26. Hit the apex and start the downhill side. Mile 3 - 11:35. Make it off of the bridge and pass the last waterstop. Mile 4 - 11:55. Last 1/2 a mile was uneventful. Mile 4.5 - 4:59. Total time was 51:18 for a 11:31 pace.

All-in-all, a pretty nice race. The weather was perfect, and even though there were a lot of people participating, there we no signifcant bottle necks once we got out on the course.

Haven't heard what the future plans are, if there are any.

I'd run it again.

 

[escape]

Vic, WTG! That is an awesome pace! Glad the weather worked out well for you.

Too bad this is the last year for it. Maybe the organizers can come up with a new plan, new race since it seems to be popular.

 

[SilverE]

Congratulations Vic. Nice effort!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Good job Vic!

 

[Optimator]

Good job Vic! Glad you enjoyed yourself. Great pace, too!

 

[Maherae]

Way to go, Vic!!

 

[princessrunner]

Great job Vic. Awesome times. Too bad it is the last one. Isn't that always the way when you find one you really enjoy??