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| WUS Win: Female and Male WUS teams at Bull Run Run 50 Miler |
The scoring this year was done by finishing place rather than time. I passed approximately 16 runners over the last 15 miles of the race (at least five of those in the last two miles).
We won by six places.
My teammates of course did the real work, finishing long before me. But I was extremely happy that I was able to push enough to hold up my end of things. My race ended in a rarely-seen-in-ultrarunning scenario - an all out, elbows flying sprint. It was good for the soul, even though I nearly went into cardiac arrest.
Thank you to everyone who gave me encouragement, shared their favorite mantras and music, and held me accountable simply by reading this blog. I'll write a real race report soon. Check back later this week for the gory details.
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| The coveted fleece blanket. Sweet! |
Rock on!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Team Win!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You ran the 50 miles - that sounds like real work to me!
ReplyDeleteIt was awesome seeing you sprint it in at the end, Kirstin -- victory is sweeeeeet!
ReplyDeleteI had no doubt. No doubt whatsoever! :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you - and way to do the sprint finish - seems like you are taking Devon Crosby-Helms words to heart, where she also sprinted at the end of her 56k and said there is not a difference between ultra and other forms - it is all just running! Fantastic result!!
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