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Last Post 11/18/2015 10:43 AM by Kenny Gonzales. 12 Replies.
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Cosmic Kid

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11/13/2015 08:14 AM
As I type this, I am at O'Hare, waiting for my plane to Orange County, CA. Heading to Anaheim for not one, but TWO running races.

I don't think I have ever flown anywhere for a bike race...driven a few hours perhaps, but never flown. Definitely not for a tri....but I am flying out to CA for two running races? And back-to-back, too.....10K tomorrow and a half-marathon on Sunday.

Also had a good run last Saturday...10 miles @ a 8:00/mile pace that felt very easy. I actually (almost) enjoyed it.

God help me....am I becoming a runner?
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
ChinookPass

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11/13/2015 08:18 AM
Your condition definitely bears watching. You trying to impress a girl or something?
longslowdistance

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11/13/2015 10:40 AM
Time for one of those 7 step programs?
Cranky Tom

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11/13/2015 10:52 AM
You're flying to my neck of the woods, CK. I can see John Wayne Airport from my office window. What races are you running in this weekend?

The weather should be pretty good. Low 80's tomorrow but VERY low humidity thanks to a strong Santa Ana. Could be a bit windy too. Stay hydrated. Sunday is supposed to be cooler - high 60s - so that should be good for the half marathon.

Good luck!
Spud

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11/13/2015 10:55 AM
Running seems to be way too much work. Wouldn't you rather cover more ground in less time? And lets not forget all that impact to all those internal organs? Now sell those running shoes on Craigslist when you get there and rent a bike :-)
Dale

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11/13/2015 12:18 PM
The decal on my car reads: 0.2 I only run during cyclocross
Nick A

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11/13/2015 12:20 PM
Say it ain't so!!! Best running sticker I ever saw, "0.0 Running Sucks". LOL.

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Cosmic Kid

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11/13/2015 05:14 PM
Tom, I'm doing the runDisney Avengers Weekend. Staying close to the park. Just got my packet pick-up and I am all set.

Gonna be running SLOW....still recovering from my hammy and far from being in PR shape. Just gonna enjoy the weekend.

Had planned to take my oldest daughter as our "thing" is watching Super Hero movies, but she (ironically) is at DisneyWorld this weekend for a high school journalism conference.
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
Cosmic Kid

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11/15/2015 03:59 PM
Well, that was fun! Did better than expected for both races; went sub-50 for the 10K and 1:46 for the Half....and that included stopping for pics with different characters song the way in both races.

Not earth-shattering times by any stretch, and not close to my PR's, but better than I expected, especially for the Half. Ran steady 8:00 / mile (not including the pic stops), but picked up the pace for the last 4 miles, getting progressively faster....last mile was a 7:16. First time I have ever negative split a race...I am usually just trying to hold on at the end.

Disney puts on a great event, gotta say...
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
Nick A

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11/16/2015 08:00 AM
Nothing like a race where you stop for pix! Love it!

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Cosmic Kid

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11/16/2015 10:04 AM

I got to touch Thor's hammer!! (Wait....that just sounds wrong. )

Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
Cranky Tom

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11/16/2015 02:40 PM
Well done!

Glad to know you weren't the runner dressed as The Hulk who graced the front page of the Orange County Register this morning.

Gonzo Cyclist

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11/18/2015 10:43 AM
Niiiiice!! Well Done for sure!!

I hate to run, hurts like hell, more power to you!!
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