CanLake50 Shuffle Rap

SRab thinks the Can Lake 50 weekend was unbelievable!
Just a year ago she didn't think running 50 miles was feasible!
In fact at last year's CanLake 50K...

50 Miler? No Way!!

She told her friend, "No way!"
But the time had come to put her 8 months of training to the test-
Couldn't wait to get on the course and do her best!
So happy to get a start on the weekend Thursday night-
EBun, WuDoc, and RRab came along- out of sight!!
After a night spent in PA the crew hit the road-
"Canandaigua or BUST! We all crowed!!
What did we do next, you ask?
Driving the course was our next task!
Pointed out the location of all the aid stations-
Showed proper places for handler parking so there'll be no citations-
And lo and behold it was time for the pre-race meal-
We all piled in EBun's car- what a sweet deal!!
Ate pasta and  picked up our numbers at FLCC;
Took some crazy pics of the group- whee!!

Post-Meal Craziness!
(Photo courtesy of STUK!)

Plan is set for the morning roll out;
Alarm going off at 4:45 - no doubt!
RRab and EBun accompanied her to the start-
These two had support that was off the charts!

SRab with her Supporters!

Saw our friend Matt from the Can Lake recon trip -
Talked about starting off slow - very good tip!
Next thing we know- we are led off to a dark parking lot -
Just said, "Go!"Is that all you got?
Donning her reflective mini dress and headlamp -
The race has finally begun - she was amped!!
Stayed with others through the dark section -
That made SRab's  pace too fast without question!
Once it got light we were on West Lake Drive -
Settled into HER  pace as she approached mile 5!
She was excited and surprised to see EBun and RRab at aid stop number one -

Stop #1! So much fun!

EBun was photo documenting - so much fun!
Also got a VERY special treat-
EBun doing burpees? how NEAT!!
Soon found  a construction porta potty at the perfect time;
So glad it was open - ain't no crime!
Next stop at Onanda I got my new skratch bottle -
EBun and RRab right there with little time to dawdle!
Stop number 3 went by so fast ---

Stop #3! Went fast, you see!

That's because she was having a blast!
Her race belt kind of broke but duct tape for the win!
Believe it or not she would need that tape later on again! ( stay tuned..)
The houses along here made her "enjoy the scenery!"
But here comes Bopple Hill- wish she had some machinery!
But alas, NO! SRab must use her own power-
The monster hill stood over her like  a tower!
According to EBun she crushed Bopple and made it her be-yotch -

Bopple Be-yotch!

All she knows for sure is her cherpacing crew is top notch!
RAN every step of the downhill to Monica's Pies;
SRab was experiencing a runners high!
Saw her trusty cherpacers  20.7 miles in at that very pie place:

Where's the Pie? 

Would love to stay and chat but after all this is a RACE!!
Now on to the Sunnyside out and back-
Experienced a bit of a low but EBun got her back on track!
Made the one and only cut off by 15 minutes!!

Made that Cut-Off her Be-yotch, too!!

She now BELIEVED that she would finish!
Had another 4 lonely miles onto Vine Valley-
But soon she'd be with EBun for pacing and would rally!
As she reached the next aid station the mileage was 36-
The furthest she's ever run - isn't that slick?!!
As SRab met up with EBun she definitely felt a boost of energy!

Even though the upcoming Cat 4 climb was in her memory...

Amazing Scenery!

Kept ourselves entertained by singing TV theme songs nice and hearty!
Since it seemed one of SRab's hip flexors would not come to the party :)
Soldiered on up the hill to the Bare Hill stop;
Needed some Advil for said hip so SRab wouldn't flop!
Then she thought she'd try something new:
Wrap her hip in more duct tape so she could power through!
Have to say it didn't really help a whole lot -
So she thought she'd give stretching a shot!
The figure 4 stretch seemed to be the one that was helping -
She could now shuffle for a few minutes without yelping!

That Figure 4 Stretch Really Helped!

Now just where is that busy road we cross before we see Arnold Road?
Feel like we're going slow as a toad!!
Finally see it - need that porta potty!
Feeling negative again; Why is running our hobby??
Come on! Get it together! Only 7.2 left...
Then we can get plenty of rest!
We started running from one power pole to the next -
It's called a Polish Run - I bet you didn't guess!

Shadow Selfie Fun!

A lot is a blur but one things for certain:
EBun kept me safe from the cars since my brain was a hurtin'!
And sure enough dusk was coming...
In the dark we would be running.
"Kipp Road station - we are here!"
Just in time to collect our reflective gear!
So nice to see the ladies at this aid stop having a good time -
"You only have 3.5 miles left!" They all did chime!
Off we went in our reflective mini dress!
We're sure all who saw were very impressed!
From here to the finish line shuffle, walk, shuffle, walk was our method;
All the while from the traffic - EBun kept SRab protected!
Next thing we know we hit the dead end -
That means the finish line is around the bend!
What's this? A dot of light coming toward us?
Believe it or not it was Running Squirrel, Nicolas!
SRab needed his help to get down the grassy knoll -
Because down the hill she did not want to roll!
STUK and WuDoc were there too!
So nice to see all the crew!
FINALLY we could see the finish line arch -
Time to RUN not a fast march!
Team Rabbit blasted in holding hands -

Aww - Team Rabbit Holding Hands!

To the cheering sounds of our adoring fans!
Tom the assistant RD gave me my medal-
In my new accomplishment I did revel!
Into FLCC for a post race snack -
For lots of good food we did not lack!
Had to go down the stairs backwards -

Backwards is Better!

Running that far can make you feel awkward!
The Can Lake 50 miler was an ultimate ultra experience -
I will plan my next one as soon as I'm not delirious!

Delirious?

50 Miles? Heck Yeah!