Ready as hell for more? That rocks. Awesome. And that Fat Ass 50K? Sounds like fun. And that food! Maybe after my street season wraps up this time I should think about a little trail cross-training. Too cool. And again, congratulations!
Think you'll be sticking to the mud in the future, or is there a traditional 26.2 up ahead somewhere?
jeff
· 5 years ago
fantastic!
man, running a trail marathon in the snow sounds like such an awesome adventure. thanks for sharing, and again, congratulations, chris!
the food? wow, yeah, i think i would have lingered too...
Megan
· 5 years ago
Sounds like a excellent run. I'm glad that you had such a postive experience, fueled no doubt by your positive perspective. Awesome!
susan
· 5 years ago
Wild man Chris! What an adventure....you inspire me in so many ways:) I don't know how you dragged yourself out of the car and back on the trail....great photos, too!! Congrats:)
Anonymous
· 5 years ago
My heart is fixin' to burst! Great report and great great race run!!
~ Lara
Anonymous
· 5 years ago
I'm howling man! This is hysterical.. everything from the licquor at the stops, you stopping and running to your car for another pair of shoes all the way to your friend relaxing while picking ticks off his dog. Come to think of it, my dad had some pretty weird post-marathon traditions... Mainly, the celebratory glass of port, a cigar and a sterile needle to drain the blood from his toenails. I watched in horrified awe. But I did learn how to blow smoke rings.
You rock!!! I sent you vibes, man. I thought about you this weekend and put some good runners' juu-juu out into the cosmos for you... and I'm so happy to see pictures!!! Hoo Ray! Now go have some port!
i can't believe you ran for 7 hours, thats quite an accomplishment. good luck at the 50k in advance!
Mike Paus
· 5 years ago
Chris, you are the warrior! Congratulations on sticking it out. Not too many people can switch shoes in the middle of a run like that. On a trail no less! GREAT JOB!!!!!
Mia Goddess
· 5 years ago
Awesome! Awesome race, awesome report, awesome pictures, awesome you. I still can't believe you were in the back of your car and then *actually went back out again*. Super hero, you are. - Mia
Pamalamadingdong
· 5 years ago
you are my hero!! 7 hours? HOLY CRAP! (soup? muffins? booze?) huh? Well done Chris you did awesome!
Running Chick
· 5 years ago
You ARE a superhero! Bustin' with pride for you and still trying to scoop my jaw up off the ground. Now, about that Nipmuck Trail Marathon....my offer of lodging still stands. And I have dogs too. They'd be happy to let YOU pick the ticks off of them.
Richard
· 5 years ago
By the way: I have heard that you can pick up :02/mile for each discarded pound. So losing 30 could gain you a minute in pace with no extra effort! Something to think about...
Andrea Hill (afhill)
· 1 year ago
See what happens when you refer back to a post you wrote years ago? You get fresh comments :)
Chris, I had no idea you'd run a marathon. Sounds like a doozy, too! Trail runs are just different, and I give you props for it! You can't even begin to compare your time to a road race.
I've run a few trail marathons and 50Ks, and the aid stations are certainly part of the experience. I don't know about romancing them as you did, but hey, whatever works!
I cant believe you threw on street shoes to finish the race. I guess you didnt have much of a choice, but that's pretty dedicated.. to be at your car, with a broken shoelace.. and decide to keep going!
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Think you'll be sticking to the mud in the future, or is there a traditional 26.2 up ahead somewhere?
man, running a trail marathon in the snow sounds like such an awesome adventure. thanks for sharing, and again, congratulations, chris!
the food? wow, yeah, i think i would have lingered too...
~ Lara
You rock!!! I sent you vibes, man. I thought about you this weekend and put some good runners' juu-juu out into the cosmos for you... and I'm so happy to see pictures!!! Hoo Ray! Now go have some port!
tracy
http://durteemartini.blogs.com
Well done Chris you did awesome!
Chris, I had no idea you'd run a marathon. Sounds like a doozy, too! Trail runs are just different, and I give you props for it! You can't even begin to compare your time to a road race.
I've run a few trail marathons and 50Ks, and the aid stations are certainly part of the experience. I don't know about romancing them as you did, but hey, whatever works!
I cant believe you threw on street shoes to finish the race. I guess you didnt have much of a choice, but that's pretty dedicated.. to be at your car, with a broken shoelace.. and decide to keep going!