Team Rabbit headed to Knoxville T-N
Back to race the Pistol Ultras again
STUR, Stilt, and KBun were down for 50K
And Richard from T-X, oh by the way
BBun was in for a half marathon
But KBun was prepared to go really, really long…
Packet pick-up literally was a breeze!
Dinner at the Blackhorse Pub and Brewery? Yes please!
KBun had a little mishap with a forgotten leather pouch-
Had all her GUs and credit cards - ouch!
Worked it out with her sis and Richard to get it returned back to her
possession!
What’s next for the rabbits? That’s the question!
The answer is bed time for the rabbits four -
Did watch #16 FDU beat #1 Purdue - score!
Rabbits got up before the crack per the norm
Quick drive to the race site - it was a beautiful chilly morn
Three rabbits and Richard lined up for the 50k
After the anthem they headed out on their way
Just three loops to knock out
BBun was confident in their ability no doubt!
In the morning it was a tad chilly Willy -
Some people wearing shorts?!!! Don’t be silly!
For STUR the first 10 miles were very doable
Fueled by lucky charms and other things chewable.
STUR enjoyed cheers from Tim and BBun via the RaceJoy app-
Made her keep going and not take a nap
Stilt unfortunately got another blister on her first loop
Had to get the foot taped if you want the scoop
BBun tried to surprise the crew out on the course
Kept missing KBun to her remorse
Even missed when she was coming to the finish line
Got a call when she was in the lavatory it was not the right time!
If you remember last year the rabbits might have crashed a prom
Well this year BBun crashed a pep rally. Is that wrong?
After BBun and KBun caught up they waited for Richard to finish
Then headed to the hotel where she was supposed to replenish
That is - relax and eat some food
So she would be ready for the 50 miler starting soon!
A quick soak and pretzels would have to do
Then a change of clothes but wear the same shoes
Stilt and STUR were surprised to see BBun about halfway through loop two-
Gave them a lift in spirits- it’s true!
The tracking made it a little easier in most cases for BBun know where to be
Except in the above situation with KBun you see!
After loop two STUR hung out with BBun in the restroom-
For charging devices you’ll presume
STUR tried to make the last loop her bitch!
But most of the running she had to ditch
After dropping KBun and Richard, BBun skedaddled back to the race site
Didn’t want to miss more rabbits cross the finish line!!
Shuffle and pump was the way to go-
Hoping not to be too slow..
One last push around the pond
Got to the finish line relatively calm!
As a reminder of last year BBun yelled out to Stilt “Run, Lynn!”
She didn’t have to outrun any people in pink That’s no sin…
After all the rabbits were back in one place
It was almost time to get KBun back to the 8pm race
After she took off with all the 50 mile runners
The rest went off in search of some dinner
Stayed up too late watching more men’s basketball
Then on Sunday morning it was BBun’s turn to race y’all!
She was happy when at around mile 2
Ran into a familiar face - guess who?
It was KBun on her way to completing her fourth loop
Then only one more to get done - whoop !
Not long after that she got a surprise
STUR and Stilt at the leprechaun station - all right!
She continued on her way and they hightailed it to the start / finish
Hoping to catch KBun before she started her final loop was their wish
After breakfast Stilt and STUR found their way to the shamrock aid station-
Missed KBun but found BBun doing some racin’!
BBun continued on her merry way
Remembering more of the course along the Greenway
Brief stop in the Trail Winds tent
Gummy Worms and PB Pretzels were heaven sent
Happy to see the Leprechaun tent again
Gotta get a cup of Lucky Charms, yeah man!
Next up she saw KBun on her FINAL loop
She was going to get that Double Barrel loot!!
Cruised through the finish area and grabbed a pancake
Just a short out and back left for goodness sake
Managed to stay strong to the actual finish
Might have been a tad famished
STUR and Stilt were ecstatic to cheer BBun onto her excellent half marathon finish -
Then back to the hotel to shower and replenish.
Next BBun tried to drive STUR and Stilt around
They found KBun with about 4 miles left and out of the car they did bound
The rabbits were able to catch up with KBUN on the way back on the trail -
It was a tough section for her but they knew she’d prevail!
The rabbits definitely had her back -
And they jumped in to keep her eating, resting and on track!
Meanwhile, BBun grabbed some coffee and lunch
Then headed back to the hotel to munch
Needed assistance as she’d locked herself out of the room
Wouldn’t make that mistake again any time soon
Caught up with everyone around mile 47.34...
And the leprechaun station to the rescue, for sure
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| KBun with her Pacer Peeps! |
Even though KBun was resistant to rest she still had oodles of time-
A little bit to go and one more tiny climb!
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| Duck Version! |
She stepped it up big time and picked up that pace-
It would be soon that she conquered the double barrel race!
Tears and emotions were the rule as she crossed the official line-
Now in a chair with a Mylar blanket she can recline!
After the rabbits relaxed and cleaned up
It was time for dinner and such
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| Celebratory Margaritas. And a Diet Coke! |
Mexican food was BBun’s perfect plan-
They deserved that margarita for as far as they ran!
Had to get technical support back at the hotel
So they could get truTV - swell
Thought FDU might pull off the upset again
But it was not in the cards. Aw man.
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| Double Barrel Bling!! |
Would you believe KBun had to go to WORK the next day?
The rabbits thought that was a little cray-cray…
KBun woke up 38 minutes before her flight-
Can you believe she made it? Well ALRIGHT!!!
