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Topic: Another Cherry Blossom Report |
henrun
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 posted Apr-03-2007 03:39 PM
   
Marj and I flew into Washington on Saturday, checked into the host hotel, got our registration package, walked the local trails to admire the cherry blossoms and enjoy the warming weather. We had dinner in town that evening (after not being able to connect with Liz) and walked another mile or two sightseeing afterwards before getting back to the hotel.
Early Sunday morning we shuttled out to the start. The temp. was perfect (mid 50's by race time and no rain, but overcast). we both wore shorts and shortsleeve T's with 'throwaway' long sleeve T's on top. They got thrown away within the first mile.
The race was one of the best organized races I've ever participated in. Each corral started in waves, so there was very little walking to get to the start as there is in most races. The shuttles to and from the start, water stations, traffic control and the finishing chutes were all done very well. And, of course, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom (a couple of weeks early because of the early warm weather).
Marj and I started out much too fast (:as we usually do) at 10's for the first 2 miles. I gradually moved ahead but slowed down in the middle miles. My last 3 miles (which are mostly downhill) were much faster. I finished at 1:44 (10:28 average) and Marj 4 minutes behind me.
We were both happy with our times and felt quite good afterwards even though these weren't P.R.'s
Fortunately for us, the temps shot up to the high 70's on Monday and we enjoyed a number of D.C. museums with small crowds and still more cherry blossoms. After spending an overnight with family in Maryland we flew back this morning. It was a wonderful mini-vacation.
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euphoric
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posted Apr-03-2007 04:20 PM
Stop! I'm already too jealous and only two hours away.Sounds like it was a great time had by many. Cheers! And to think, I could have had two more shirts......
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JJJessee
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posted Apr-03-2007 05:06 PM
I'm glad you liked the race. Both of you did well, Congrats.
Sounded like a fun getaway. The blossoms are amazing when you hit it just right.
Take care
JJJ
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WillRunForBeer
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posted Apr-03-2007 05:07 PM
Glad you had a good race. Sorry we couldn't connect.Lou
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bigapplepie
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posted Apr-03-2007 06:20 PM
Sounds like you had a great time henrun. Thanks for the report.
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tselbs
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posted Apr-03-2007 06:37 PM
It sounds like a good week end for henrun and marj and the race was only part of it. Life is good.TomS ------------------
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Ileneforward
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posted Apr-03-2007 08:09 PM
What a wonderful adventure! I envy you the great race, the cherry blossoms and the museums. You guys really know how to have a good time. 
Congratulations.
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cajohnson5
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posted Apr-03-2007 08:11 PM
Sounds like a very nice few days, hen and marj. Seems like a lot of boomers have been talking about those cherry blossoms. I don't think I've ever had the privilege of seeing them. Must make a point of that next year. cj
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FlyingFinn
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posted Apr-03-2007 08:48 PM
It sounds like you had a great weekend and a fun race! Early happy birthday wishes, henrun!
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vista129
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posted Apr-03-2007 09:08 PM
Thanks for the report which reminded me to head up to DC in the next week or so to enjoy the blossoms. The background photo on my cell phone is a picture I took of the Washington Monument framed by cherry blossoms from a trip I took up there a year ago.That was a great mini vacation for you. Glad the racing went well for you both. Thanks for sharing. Vista ------------------
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hollys4874
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posted Apr-04-2007 03:08 PM
Oh, that sounds lovely! What a nice way to spend a minivacation. Glad you had a great time - I had a great time reading about it. ------------------
Holly
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Sans Souci
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posted Apr-04-2007 03:38 PM
They should be organized in D.C., though, I would think.  I lived there for about 5 months in 2001 and was fortunate to be there during cherry blossom time. It is quite spectacular. Great result and nice mini-vacation. Looking forward to meeting you and Marj very soon.
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