Foggy Algae Rap

Saturday morning the Beast and PBun
Headed to the Giant Acorn for some Oly aquabike fun

There was a bit of a delay to the start
Some fog rolled in and did not want to depart

The water was fabulous at almost 78 degrees
The air temp was perfect for the bike, if you please
There was a pothole around mile 5 or so
But thankfully it was well marked, don't you know

 PBun, caught on the race day video!

The Beast kept her podium tradition alive
Staying at the top of the points standing is her jive! 

PBun was perfectly in the middle of the pack
And this time got her post race pizza - fact!
Sunday morning STUR gathered up PBun
And headed to Reston's Lake Audubon

Both STUR and PBun swam wetsuit free -
The water was 71.2 with a light algae!!

They lined up for the one mile swim together
Purple caps with a fish couldn't be better
They both agreed that it was super easy to sight
And laughed at the Minion buoy, alright?
For their effort did they both score a medal? Yes sir!
Bronze for PBun and Silver for STUR!
For the two mile, STUR had another purple cap
This one had a picture of a frog - how about that!
On STUR's third swim loop of four she spotted a bunny -
There was PBun running on the trail - kind of funny!
PBun arrived at the two mile finish just in time
To see STUR exit the water covered in lake slime!

Guess what? STUR scored another medal - this one in bronze
She is totally bad @$$ - is that wrong?

 

Meanwhile, the Beast was back at the Giant Acorn thing
And she (and Morgan both) earned some Sprint aquabike bling!

 

 

OG Jellies Rap

 

On Friday, STUR headed east and crossed THE bridge over the bay
Thankfully the rain stopped right before she got there - it was cray-cray!

She and KBun scoped out the IMMD course
And checked out the jellyfish action. Could they be any worse?

KBun tested out her wetsuit in the lovely Hyatt pool -
STUR joined her there - she's no fool!!

She also got in her bike shake out ride
Ready for Ironman Maryland - no surprise! 

Then Saturday PBun hit the road way-way-way before the crack
Headed to meet the OG rabbits, it's not whack!

Cruising along she got a little surprise
Pulled over with a speed warning, oh my!!
Arrived just in time to go to the race site together
With KBun's sister handling logistics, it couldn't be better!

 

The girls walked with KBun all the way up until she plunged in the Choptank -
She breezed through those jellyfish just fine, lots of swim training to thank!

 

The Sherpa girls were so happy to see KBun not once but twice on the bike -
Thanks to PBun’s superb knowledge of the course - so psyched!

Other athletes seemed to appreciate them, too
But they soon departed for some brunch then a little snooze

Getting back to Gerry Boyle Park was a bit of a fiasco
So they missed KBun at T2, wouldn't you know?
The hotel shuttle was way late for the 4pm stop
It couldn't have gotten there soon enough, chop-chop!!
They hung out on the course where the runners would pass through
And finally saw their KBun on her first loop

The counterfeit rabbit ignored them - yes it’s true!
Clearly she’ll never be a part of our crew.
It was time to go pick up KBun's gear bags and bike
So they made a run to drop it all at the hotel if you like
Returned back to the park and sister rabbit scored a primo parking spot
And then cheered folks to the finish which rocked

The Sherpa girls spent some time at the chaos corner-
Do you cheer loudly or are you quiet? Definitely the former!!
It was finally time for KBun to hit the finish line carpet
They were waiting to greet her, it was perfect!

KBun had an awesome finish!

Appreciating the scenery!

A bunny sighting is always a good sign!

Pine Creek Patriots Rap

To celebrate Stilt's 50th trip around the sun -
She and PBun decided to run 50 miles for fun!
Stilt's training plan went the traditional route...
While PBun trained for a 70.3 if you want the scoop
Would their varying plans get them to the finish?
You'll need to read along to see what they accomplished!
Four rabbits hit up the Pine Creek Challenge Ultra race 
You might remember they did the 100 mile relay as a team in this case
STUR and CBun were in for some marathon miles
And CBun wanted to go 5 extra for fun - no surprise
Stilt and PBun moseyed up to the start area
Didn't have to wait long to start their ultra

As expected, it was a laid back affair...
Took off on the trail to lots of cheers!
On the way to the turn around, Stilt pointed out
The place where she went down last year no doubt

There was also an actual bunny sighting
Tried to get a picture but it was not happening!  
STUR was reminded that it’s a good idea to train -
Or parts of your body will be in pain!
The turn around point for the marathon was very vague -
Good thing none of the racers went into a rage!

On the way back they expected to run into CBun and STUR
But did they ever see them? No sir!!
Turns out the marathon started in a different direction
And they did catch up with them around mile 20 - perfection 

They continued on and regrouped at mile 30
Where an extended rest break was to be had - what's the hurry?

They then joined up with an interesting man who was running the 100K
At 71 years old he had only been running for 20 years - no way!
Turns out he has completed the World Marathon Challenge
They don't think they want to take THAT plunge!
STUR finally received a medal after a long time - hooray!
And settled down to wait for CBun to finish her 50K.

Went to a nice Italian restaurant to rest and recoup
All the while thinking about the rest of their bunny group!

Next they arrived at the finish line to wait in CBun’s car...
Was so thrilled to get a text from PBun saying that they weren’t too far!
Meanwhile the miles slowly ticked away - they did not protest
And looked forward to each aid station so they could rest

Before long it started to get dark, all right?
Thank goodness for headlamps and swag bag flashlights
Other runners seemed to appreciate the rabbit ears
This made them smile and there were no tears!
They must admit by miles 45 they felt done
But still had 5 more miles and there was no more sun

So happy to see their rabbit friends just before the finish line
And the photos they took were just divine!
They still can't believe they conquered that distance
Never say never, says PBun with insistence!!

Meanwhile, Morgan and the Beast were busy earning lots of bling
By doubling up on the Patriots races and podiuming!

KBun was getting in a last long run and ride
Before she tackles IMMD this weekend in stride
Two days later the Pine Creek peeps were comparing notes
About all of the mosquito bites they got – no joke!