Stilt drove from PA to VA en route
To Alcoa TN for the Pistol Ultra Party – shoot!
STUR, PBun, and Stilt thought running a 50k seemed like a good plan
While also supporting KBun on her first hundred miler, understand?
PBun was also going to rent a bike so she
Could ride some miles with her on Sunday you see
KBun's friend Richard even flew in from Houston TX for the fun
He was going to pace her for 20 miles overnight till after the rise of the sun
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| Pistol Party Gloves! |
The Belmont woman’s basketball team was staying in their hotel -
And on Saturday they won their first Woman’s March Madness game as well!
Stilt had played b’ball back in the day
Did the original Belmont coach try to recruit her? Yes way!
Saturday morning dawned overcast and cool
The 50Kers lined up for a 7:55AM start at the Springbrook Pool
The 100Kers and Hundos started five minutes behind
All the racers out on the out and back course were so kind!
The three ended up in the tent together after the first loop
STUR took some extra recovery – that’s the scoop!
After the second loop the rabbits were back together in the food tent
Both STUR and PBun thought the PT care was heaven sent!
STUR got help for a pesky blister on her big toe…
And PBun for a knee issue, don’t you know!
Stilt and PBun departed the food tent first
STUR was not far behind - they did not leave her in the lurch!
Soon Stilt commented that STUR would catch up
And wouldn’t you know it she was right behind them sure enough!
Scenes from the Lucky Aid Station!
For PBun it was actually easier on her knee to run then walk
So she crossed the finish line a smidge ahead of the other two – she wouldn’t stop
Nearing the end, STUR glanced over her shoulder and saw a vision of pink
A lady being pushed in a wheelchair was going to pass her in a blink!
She looked at Lynn and told her to RUN!
They wished the best for those ladies - all in good fun!
After a short recovery they hung around to wait
To see KBun finish 40 miles – there was no debate!
KBun took a French fry and some Coke on the go
They barely had time to say keep up the good work – hello!
The 50Kers returned to the hotel from the race and walked by an ongoing prom -
Almost getting involved in an unfortunate photo bomb!
After cleaning up they were ready for some real food
That and Diet Coke would put PBun in a good mood!
STUR tried to call in an order for a pizza
They weren't sure if it would get there but in the end it did, oh yeah!
After that she and PBun went back to the race site
To see Richard head out with KBun by the near full moon light
When they returned back to the Knoxville Hilton
The Belmont team was not far behind them – what fun!
Lynn sprung out of bed to greet the returning team -
Could she still run? Perhaps it was a dream....
Sunday morning was even colder but sunny
PBun opted to ride the bike to the race and beat the others – how funny!
Not long after Richard and KBun appeared
Now she just had another 20 miles to go – never fear!
PBun took over the pacing while Richard and the rabbits hopped in the car
They planned to meet up at all the aid stations to see KBun the superstar!
With just under 5 miles to go, Randy from the Wild Trails aid station showed KBun how to “shuffle and pump”
Because across the finish line they all wanted her rump!
Richard paced KBun first for 2.4…
Then STUR brought KBun from Lucky Leprechaun to the finish – SCORE!
STUR put on her best drill Sargent hat to literally LEAD KBun to the end!
Inspired someone on the trail to say “aren’t you going to wait for your friend?”
Cookies from a Walgreens stop exploded in the rental car-
Borrow vacuum from the hotel? How high that would set the bar!
Even though KBUN was a minuscule amount above the time cut-
She wants to try that hundo again-she won’t be in a rut!
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| KBun did it! She went 100 MILES on her own two feet!! |
Sunday afternoon PBun and Stilt rushed to return the rental bike
And in the process Stilt's phone took a trip at 70 mph along the pike
Made it though, in the nick of time
Then they could just relax for the night – all was fine!
On Monday they celebrated at IHOP before hopping on a plane-
Safe to say they were all in some degree of pain.
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| Cute bear sculpture on the course |
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| Team Rabbit saw the original Belmont coach on TV Monday night! |
