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Karl Rysted
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 posted Mar-31-2007 04:17 PM
   
I thought up this title somewhere along the way this morning. Given the weather here, and the way everything came together for me, I like the irony.You see, it didn't rain. I expected it to pour. After all, it was in the forecast and it did rain last night. So I put on the old Asics GT-2080's that I wore in the rain at Royal Victoria, the same shoes I wore when my team won hardware in Ft. Worth. It's time to retire them with honor. It's a point to point from Gardner to Olathe, Kansas, so I rode the shuttle bus from the finish to the start with some fellow Maniacs from the PacNW. They were wonderful. I kept seeing them on the course, and it helped. I have that same sense of belonging I had in the relays, but with the full distance. I ran strong today, just behind TomD, who had a similar realization: He wanted to break 4:45, I wanted to PR and break 5:00. I remember that moment, when you look at your watch and you're close enough to the finish to know you're going to PR. Priceless. Then it was just a question of whether I would hit the big goal. If I could just find the right song on my mp3. Aha, it was one I got from DS, "Ready for This" from his Stadium Jams CD. I wasn't sure until I saw the finish line. Is that it already? I charged up that last hill for all I was worth and finished in 4:59 something on the clock. My watch says 4:58 but I have no idea what my chip time was yet. I don't care. I am so freakin' happy! And I'm able to walk without the shuffle. We'll see how long that lasts. And speaking of walking, I didn't do any of that this morning, for the first time. ------------------
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Econo
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posted Mar-31-2007 04:27 PM
Attaboy Karl! Nice to read this; happy day!
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rtravers
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posted Mar-31-2007 04:32 PM
Congrats on a breaking 5:00 and getting your PR! Nothing like seeing those seconds ticking away on the finish line clock and pouring it on at the end to achieve your goal!--Robin
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Labduck
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posted Mar-31-2007 04:40 PM
WTG Karl!!!! Congrats on breaking 5:00. I'm happy for you.
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seemomgo
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posted Mar-31-2007 04:43 PM
Hooray Fellow Tiger!!! Awesome job! I hope someday to see a finish line and have the thought that you did of "Is this it already?" Terrific!
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cajohnson5
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posted Mar-31-2007 05:08 PM
awwww Karl -- I am soooo happy for you. WTG you maniac! cj
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tselbs
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posted Mar-31-2007 05:14 PM
Your excitement is evident and well earned, Karl. Congratulations on breaking 5 hours and getting a PR. You did well.TomS ------------------
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perchcreek
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posted Mar-31-2007 06:16 PM
What a Maniac! You set you goal and broke it, sub 5, there you go.. sweet! And NO walking! Nice job Karl! Congratulations!
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musher
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posted Mar-31-2007 06:28 PM
GREAT JOB!!!!! And way to get your PR!!!
I did the 15k and felt the part that I ran was a well put together race. Congartulation on a fine run. ------------------
I was passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.
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JJJessee
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posted Mar-31-2007 06:47 PM
Well done Karl, nice PR. I heard it was windy too.
Keep it the faith,
JJJ
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ksrunr
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posted Mar-31-2007 07:43 PM
Congrats Karl,It's always good in Kansas!  ksrunr
wishin' I was there too
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pfriese
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posted Mar-31-2007 07:57 PM
Karl,I knew you would PR with the way your training has been progressing. I read Tom's RR and even though you had no rain, it still sounds like less than ideal conditions. Congratulations on breaking that 5 hour barrier. Paul
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Ileneforward
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posted Mar-31-2007 10:41 PM
Did you forget to mention the wind you battled the whole way? You were having such a great time, I am so glad there were fellow Maniacs about for you too. Congratulations on your awesome new PR!
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Barefoot Rick
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posted Mar-31-2007 10:43 PM
Woo Hoo BUDDY! Wow! What a great report! A PR and you didn't walk a lick! Great job. Wished I would have hung around to see you come in!Rick ------------------
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Elaine3112
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posted Apr-01-2007 04:28 AM
Great result Karl. Your report just oozes excitement and happiness for a great day's racing! Congratulations on your PR.
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bobscamman
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posted Apr-01-2007 06:48 AM
Congratulations on achieving that PR Karl. It really is a great feeling to get to that point where you know you'll finish with your new PR it really is priceless isn't it.Keep up the good work, I'm sure we'll be reading about more PRs in the future. ------------------
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DaveinAA
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posted Apr-01-2007 07:35 AM
Well done, Maniac Karl! You made it!
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Karl Rysted
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posted Apr-01-2007 08:52 AM
Thanks so much everyone for the virtual high fives. I just have a few items to add: I didn't mention the less than ideal conditions because as I told pfriese on the phone the other day, this was a "no excuses" marathon; I would just accept the wind, hills, etc. and I still feel that way. The headwinds were tough at times but there were some nice tailwinds too. Back to high fives...There were very few spectators, but there was this cute boy about 8 years old who stood there at the end of his driveway, waiting to give me a high five. Again, priceless. Looked up my time today: 4:59:01. What's amazing to me is that I had time for 2 potty breaks and a break to tighten my HR monitor strap.I still feel great today and took the stairs down in the hotel with no pain! ------------------
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Fortunate One
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posted Apr-01-2007 11:44 AM
Here's another 5, Karl. Glad to hear the recovery is going well--that bodes well for future training and racing. Congratulations on the PR under difficult conditions.------------------
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rasmussenmp
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posted Apr-01-2007 04:33 PM
Congrats Karl on a well run race, a sub 5 hrs and a PR. Hope to meet you soon in the PNW. ------------------
Good running!!!
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MarkGuy
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posted Apr-01-2007 04:36 PM
Nice job on the PR Karl.Mark
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rbbmoose
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posted Apr-01-2007 05:36 PM
Good run Karl - Enjoy some restful shuffling.
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Dove61
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posted Apr-01-2007 07:41 PM
Way to go Karl! You beat me this weekend! See what Maniac status can do? Great attitude and with setting a PR in those condition, that PR will keep coming down.-Dove ------------------
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rochrunner
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posted Apr-01-2007 08:15 PM
Good job, Karl -- a PR always makes an event special (until you set your next PR!).------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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TMWIP
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posted Apr-01-2007 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by Karl Rysted:
I am so freakin' happy!
This line summed up your RR! It made me smile reading it! Tremendous job on your PR and under 5:00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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