On Friday morning 3 rabbits headed out of town
Going to do the Can Lake 50k. How does that sound?
Drove seven hours in the rain and the gray -
But luckily come race time it was a beautiful day!
It looks like Audrey, Betty and Sophie had too much to drink...
They were doing Fireball shots we think!
They were really missing their friend Maddie and EBun -
Who were sorry they were missing out on the fun.
Took many breaks on the drive to stretch their bodies -
It was a squat, lunge, and push-up party!
Arrived at Can Lake in plenty of time -
To take a nap and into bed they did climb.
Woke up and headed to the pre-race dinner...
Also got their race shirts and numbers - winner!
Great to see a familiar place - the FLCC -
It's where they'll meet in the morning you see.
Headed back to bed for a full nights slumber...
How early would they have to get up you wonder?
Not too early since race starts at 10.
Could take their time in the morning and grin!
Next day got back to FLCC to catch the shuttle to the start -
Getting there early they thought was smart!
As they waited had to listen to a real "Debbie Downer" -
Apparently the sleeveless race shirts made her a frowner...
Shuttle bus was on time and ready to go -
All 3 were excited to start the 50k show!
Got to the start line in time to get warm -
Did some squats, lunges, and push-ups again with good form!
Their friend Tom was there with the starting "gun"-
It would be awhile before they were done!
All three bunnies started off at their own pace -
The rule is to always "run your own race!"
For STUR the first five miles went by lickety split -
But at the out and back she said "this course is legit!"
Was able to give the other two Rabbits a high five -
Soon onto the Middlesex Aid Station they would all jump and jive!
Next up Vine Valley and she would hit halfway -
Took a selfie to commemorate that part of the day!
Then what do you know up and up a hill she went -
Being at the top felt heaven sent!
Made the marathon mark and she's just going along -
Thinking nothing of it and singing a song!
When all of a sudden up beside her comes a running boy -
What he told her brought very little joy...
He said you missed a turn and STUR said "holy F^)&!"
Apparently she had been running amuck..
Got back on course with almost a mile added
But "No harm no foul" thought that Rabbit!
Now she's thinking "let's just finish this joker"
Since the finish line was getting ever closer!
Made the last right turn into this cul de sac
So grateful this time it wasn't pitch black!
But uh-oh part of the grassy knoll is now gravel?!
STUR went down on her butt - she didn't unravel!
Stood back up and headed for that medal...
Faster and faster her feet began to pedal!
Hearing the "roar" of the crowd she knew she had made it -
Soon on the curb she could finally sit!
Found her new friend Joanna who did the 50 miles -
Couldn't wait to see CBun's and WuDoc's finishing smiles!
Here they came, right on cue...
Take a finishing pic was all that's left to do:
Back into FLCC for some post race snacks -
For subs, chips, and cake they did not lack!
Holiday Inn Express for showers they sped!
And it was not quite time for bed...
The Rabbits were in search of pizza and beer:
Wegman's and Mark's Pizzeria to the rescue don't fear!
Ate in the room and took in a flick:
The movie, "Wild," was perfect for those chicks!
But, before the night came to a close,
Was there any more drama do you suppose?
WuDoc was bothered by a bug on the ceiling...
It was going to attack her. She had that feeling!
So she called for back-up from the front desk;
In came a woman with bug spray - could you guess?
She sprayed and it landed right on that poor lady -
All four girls screamed like crazy!
Once the laughter died down it was time for rest -
Tomorrow they wouldn't quite be at their best.
In the morning they had some things to do:
Breakfast at Bob and Ruth's and a stop at Monica's Pies - it's true!
One more stop for ice cream at Weaver's;
Those three deserved it - they were Ultra achievers!
STEB had a nice weekend and it was fun -
Saturday was the Riley gotcha day and they went on a run!
Going to do the Can Lake 50k. How does that sound?
Drove seven hours in the rain and the gray -
But luckily come race time it was a beautiful day!
It looks like Audrey, Betty and Sophie had too much to drink...
They were doing Fireball shots we think!
They were really missing their friend Maddie and EBun -
Who were sorry they were missing out on the fun.
Took many breaks on the drive to stretch their bodies -
It was a squat, lunge, and push-up party!
Arrived at Can Lake in plenty of time -
To take a nap and into bed they did climb.
Woke up and headed to the pre-race dinner...
Also got their race shirts and numbers - winner!
Great to see a familiar place - the FLCC -
It's where they'll meet in the morning you see.
Headed back to bed for a full nights slumber...
How early would they have to get up you wonder?
Not too early since race starts at 10.
Could take their time in the morning and grin!
Next day got back to FLCC to catch the shuttle to the start -
Getting there early they thought was smart!
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| Waiting for the CanLake50k Bus! |
Apparently the sleeveless race shirts made her a frowner...
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| Team Rabbit thought the sleeveless race Ts were A-ok! |
Shuttle bus was on time and ready to go -
All 3 were excited to start the 50k show!
Got to the start line in time to get warm -
Did some squats, lunges, and push-ups again with good form!
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| Push-Up Party, Part 2! |
Their friend Tom was there with the starting "gun"-
It would be awhile before they were done!
All three bunnies started off at their own pace -
The rule is to always "run your own race!"
For STUR the first five miles went by lickety split -
But at the out and back she said "this course is legit!"
Was able to give the other two Rabbits a high five -
Soon onto the Middlesex Aid Station they would all jump and jive!
Next up Vine Valley and she would hit halfway -
Took a selfie to commemorate that part of the day!
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| STUR is halfway there
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Then what do you know up and up a hill she went -
Being at the top felt heaven sent!
Made the marathon mark and she's just going along -
Thinking nothing of it and singing a song!
When all of a sudden up beside her comes a running boy -
What he told her brought very little joy...
He said you missed a turn and STUR said "holy F^)&!"
Apparently she had been running amuck..
Got back on course with almost a mile added
But "No harm no foul" thought that Rabbit!
Now she's thinking "let's just finish this joker"
Since the finish line was getting ever closer!
Made the last right turn into this cul de sac
So grateful this time it wasn't pitch black!
But uh-oh part of the grassy knoll is now gravel?!
STUR went down on her butt - she didn't unravel!
Stood back up and headed for that medal...
Faster and faster her feet began to pedal!
Hearing the "roar" of the crowd she knew she had made it -
Soon on the curb she could finally sit!
Found her new friend Joanna who did the 50 miles -
Couldn't wait to see CBun's and WuDoc's finishing smiles!
Here they came, right on cue...
Take a finishing pic was all that's left to do:
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| 50K Success! |
Back into FLCC for some post race snacks -
For subs, chips, and cake they did not lack!
Holiday Inn Express for showers they sped!
And it was not quite time for bed...
The Rabbits were in search of pizza and beer:
Wegman's and Mark's Pizzeria to the rescue don't fear!
Ate in the room and took in a flick:
The movie, "Wild," was perfect for those chicks!
But, before the night came to a close,
Was there any more drama do you suppose?
WuDoc was bothered by a bug on the ceiling...
It was going to attack her. She had that feeling!
So she called for back-up from the front desk;
In came a woman with bug spray - could you guess?
She sprayed and it landed right on that poor lady -
All four girls screamed like crazy!
Once the laughter died down it was time for rest -
Tomorrow they wouldn't quite be at their best.
In the morning they had some things to do:
Breakfast at Bob and Ruth's and a stop at Monica's Pies - it's true!
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| Lovely Scenery at Monica's Pies! |
One more stop for ice cream at Weaver's;
Those three deserved it - they were Ultra achievers!
STEB had a nice weekend and it was fun -
Saturday was the Riley gotcha day and they went on a run!
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| Happy Riley on 'Gotcha Day'! |
The rest of the day was spent doing some cleaning,
Or sitting with her feet up and relaxing!
She was remotely cheering for her Team Rabbit friends
They were up running 50K at CanLake again!
Or sitting with her feet up and relaxing!
She was remotely cheering for her Team Rabbit friends
They were up running 50K at CanLake again!
But first on Friday afternoon it was packet pick up time
When STEB arrived there wasn't any line!
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| Nice afternoon to head to packet pick-up! |
Did 10 push-ups for an Army goodie bag on the rug!
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| 10 Push-Ups for an Army Goodie Bag? Yes! |
Later Friday night she carb-loaded with RBud!
It rained some but thankfully not enough to flood.
Sunday morning was time for the ATM
She was hitching a ride to the start with the Beast and friends!
It rained some but thankfully not enough to flood.
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| If you can't be fast... |
Sunday morning was time for the ATM
She was hitching a ride to the start with the Beast and friends!
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| Ready for the ATM! |
They got to the start around 7:30...
Mike dropped them off - they weren't in a hurry!
Met up with two of RBug's coworkers - it was selfie time
Then the six of them maneuvered over to the starting line
Mike dropped them off - they weren't in a hurry!
Met up with two of RBug's coworkers - it was selfie time
Then the six of them maneuvered over to the starting line
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| Party of Six - Ready to Run! |
They were all going off in the fifth waveTook a while to walk to the start - it was kind of a maze!
And involved going over a guardrail among other things...
But they were ready to see what the race day would bring!
STEB ran into an old friend from her Hechinger days
Katy had spotted STEB's rabbit ears - they are all the rage!
The girls all stuck together once they started
Then before they knew it off RBud darted!
A couple miles in the Beast dropped back;
And RBug and STEB hung together in the middle of the pack.
Mile 6 was lots of fun and inspiring:
High fives were given while the PVI Pep Band was playing!
STEB saw a familiar face from her IMAZing days
Was it Dennis aka Barbie? You bet - he was doing great!
STEB really appreciated all of the shade,
Because once on the bridge it was full on sun most of the way!
The course was different from the last time she'd done the race...
The last mile was kind of in an odd place:
And involved going over a guardrail among other things...
But they were ready to see what the race day would bring!
STEB ran into an old friend from her Hechinger days
Katy had spotted STEB's rabbit ears - they are all the rage!
The girls all stuck together once they started
Then before they knew it off RBud darted!
A couple miles in the Beast dropped back;
And RBug and STEB hung together in the middle of the pack.
Mile 6 was lots of fun and inspiring:
High fives were given while the PVI Pep Band was playing!
STEB saw a familiar face from her IMAZing days
Was it Dennis aka Barbie? You bet - he was doing great!
STEB really appreciated all of the shade,
Because once on the bridge it was full on sun most of the way!
The course was different from the last time she'd done the race...
The last mile was kind of in an odd place:
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| 2015 ATM Course Map (Courtesy of Army Ten-Miler) |
Took a turn out of Crystal City...
Onto a somewhat 'deserted road' - it wasn't very pretty!
But now they were close to the finish line,
Time to pick up the pace and sprint to the finish? Sounds fine!
Got their finish coins and picked up some food -
And meandered to the reunion area - it was all good!
Onto a somewhat 'deserted road' - it wasn't very pretty!
But now they were close to the finish line,
Time to pick up the pace and sprint to the finish? Sounds fine!
Got their finish coins and picked up some food -
And meandered to the reunion area - it was all good!
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| Finisher Coin and Happy Finishers! |
Reconnected with the Beast and RBud - finally!
Then met up with Mike for the ride home you see!
Then met up with Mike for the ride home you see!
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| Shadow Selfie? Check! |
It was a fabulous day for a 10 mile race
In the end STEB was happy with her pace!
In the end STEB was happy with her pace!
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