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Ileneforward Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 01:03 PM We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. 231 years later we are still going strong, and we celebrate by having BBQs, parades, fireworks displays and footraces! To do my part, I picked a local small town race (folks who asked, Where are you racing, when I said La Palma, all laughed and said where’s that?”) Well, the little City of LaPalma put on one heck of an event complete with t-shirts, timing chips (well a mat at the finish line anyway), popsicles and a pancake breakfast afterwards. I wore my red, white and blue flag shorts and a white tank top over a white sports bra, a white visor, while a blue scrunchy restraining my thick luxurious ponytail, white and blue Brooks shoes with white anklet socks. Besides some of my running club attending, I also got to meet up with huskydon which is a hugh plus!! After nervously warming up for about 45 minutes, I went to the starting line for the 10K. They started us, about 100 10K runners, .1 mile back up the road from the 5K walk/run start, but the announcements, Star Spangled Banner singing were all up by the 5K start. The horn blasted and we were off! The course was pretty much a big square loop through the community, once for the 5K and twice for the 10K, and it was flatter than a pancake! Although I quickly realized that there were not enough trees in that town and not a hint of shade, 2 water stations and a misting station made it bearable though. At the end of the first loop they directed the 5K finishers to the mat and sent us 10K runners around it, and I glanced at the clock and was horrified to see my time. Realizing I needed to pick it up, I gritted my teeth and made it around the second loop faster than the first. I missed my 10K PR by 16 seconds, but I ran the best 10K so far this year for me. The kids at the water stations and on each corner cheering were enthusiastic and adorable! Afterwards, the pancake breakfast put on by the Kiwanis club was delicious! We got to sit and eat our pancakes in the park and watch the awards ceremony, which was really cool; each age group placer got a sports bag with their place win on it and their hand shook by all the city council members and their picture taken. Huskydon stayed to cheer for me and I felt like a sparkler. Happy Birthday America! edited to add a photo that mcsolar took last year on the 4th of my famous shorts. ------------------ Ilene [This message has been edited by Ileneforward (edited Jul-06-2007).] IP: Logged
euphoric Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 01:09 PM Ilene, as always, a standard setting report. It sounds like it was a delightful race and your attire certainly added to the atmosphere of the holiday. I am so excited to add that I have red white and blue flag shorts! Now I know I can really wear them and be proud. IP: Logged
vista129 Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 01:09 PM Another fun RR from you lleneforward. Sounds like you did pretty well on that second 5K if you had to make up time in heat and came that close to a PR. Good for you. Being the queen of the fashion report, I always notice what you wear and was pleased to see you were in keeping with the holiday attire. Thanks for the RR and Congratulations on a good race ------------------ vista129 IP: Logged
ksrunr Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 01:58 PM Small town races are great! New place to run, new people to compete against, new sights to see. What could be better? Sounds like a good time and a good breakfast! wtg on a greta race lleneforward! ksrunr IP: Logged
Dark Horse Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 02:37 PM Ilene, I can't quite tell from your RR whether you won a prize or not, but anyway, congrats on a fast time, and more to the point, a good time! Dark Horse ------------------ I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course IP: Logged
FlyingFinn Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 02:51 PM Ilene, sparklers fizzle out, but you didn't! You were sparky, though! Did Huskydon cheer for you picking up something sparkly???? Congratulations! IP: Logged
hollys4874 Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 03:07 PM Ilene – Hey, I know where La Palma is! No wait, maybe that was La Palma Avenue. Hmmm, it’s been 10 years since I lived in So. Cal., so my memory is a little hazy. Fashion fool that I am, do you know that it never even occurred to me to wear red, white and blue yesterday? Of course, I don’t actually own any red running stuff anyway (I look really bad in red), but the flag shorts sound very kewl. Great job on the negative splits, and coming within 16 seconds of your PR! Sounds like a fun race, and with the pancake breakfast and a Huskydon to cheer you on, an all-around great time. Thanks for another great race report! ------------------ Holly IP: Logged
Dark Horse Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 03:10 PM quote: Originally posted by vista129: Being the queen of the fashion report, I always notice what you wear I always thought Ilene was the queen of the fashion report, not vista. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Dark Horse ------------------ I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course IP: Logged
Ileneforward Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 03:19 PM Errrghhh, you know very well what Vista meant, I am the queen and he is one of my many admirers! And yes, I got 1st place in my division. Yay! (small races are the best!) IP: Logged
perchcreek Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 03:24 PM 4th of July, best race of the year... say no more! Congratulations! IP: Logged
hermosaboy Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 03:31 PM quote: Originally posted by Ileneforward: At the end of the first loop they directed the 5K finishers to the mat and sent us 10K runners around it, and I glanced at the clock and was horrified to see my time. Realizing I needed to pick it up, I gritted my teeth and made it around the second loop faster than the first. I missed my 10K PR by 16 seconds, but I ran the best 10K so far this year for me. Way to gut it out!!! IP: Logged
La Tortuga Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 03:42 PM Bravo Ilene - a perfect report - a well run race, fantastic attire and no acronyms that I require a definition for - much appreciated! IP: Logged
glidegal Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 04:26 PM fashion, schmashion--- it's the historical inclusions on some of your reports that I love. Nice job on the best 10K in 2007 and negative split loops. Very nice of La Palma to choose pancakes for their theme: it's a breakfast item, no, wait, it's a course elevation. glidegal IP: Logged
Dark Horse Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 04:30 PM quote: Originally posted by Ileneforward: Errrghhh, you know very well what Vista meant, I am the queen and he is one of my many admirers! Ilene, Hey, I just read what people write. How am I supposed to get inside their heads and figure out what they meant to say? Congrats on the first place! Dark Horse ------------------ I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course IP: Logged
TammyM Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 04:33 PM you missed your PR by such a small margin but still got 1st AG!!!! WTG Speedy and fashionista Ilene!! Sounds like you had a very fun race! IP: Logged
Fortunate One Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 04:57 PM Wow, you celebrated the 4th in style, with negative splits, 1st in AG, and patriotic fashion. WTG, Ilene. IP: Logged
Econo Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 07:29 PM Yes!!!! Sounds like the perfect race; 'cept for the "no shade" part... RWB flag shorts -- you, euphoric & Soundie -- I see a trend! IP: Logged
henrun Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 07:49 PM Ilene, you are a sparkler! Congratulations on another sparkling performance and a firecracker of a report . IP: Logged
John2635 Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 08:05 PM Way to go Ilene, congrats on the first place AG award as well. It seems you're always winning something or other. Hey, I know exactly where La Palma is, I even go back to when it was called Dairyland. John IP: Logged
Dark Horse Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 08:13 PM quote: Originally posted by henrun: Ilene, you are a sparkler! Back in the day, we would have called Ilene a "hot ticket." Er, wait, I'm not actually that old. I guess we would have called her a "groovy chick." Dark Horse ------------------ I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course IP: Logged
millbot Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 09:58 PM quote: Originally posted by Ileneforward: Realizing I needed to pick it up, I gritted my teeth and made it around the second loop faster than the first. Negative splits by how much, might I ask? Way to finish strong, and congratulations on the AG win! IP: Logged
huskydon Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 11:09 PM llene, It was a supreme pleasure, as always, to see you again. Your patriotic outfit was quite a crowd pleaser. I was very impressed by your negative splits and your near PR. That was quite a feat with the heat, sunshine, and temperature that seemed to go up every mile. And yet another AG win to boot. Very nice. Congratulations! IP: Logged
Jim24315 Cool Runner	posted Jul-05-2007 11:35 PM Hey, hey, Ilene. A near PR and negative split on 4th of July, while all decked out in your flag shorts. I'm very disappointed that we didn't get a picture with this one. Are you holding out on us? Jim IP: Logged
SherieRanier Cool Runner	posted Jul-06-2007 12:36 AM Congrat's on the AG win and leading the way in 4th of July fashion. Hometown races are a lot of fun! Sherie IP: Logged
smpankowski Cool Runner	posted Jul-06-2007 05:01 AM I love your RRs Ilene. Shining like a star, having a boomer cheering you on, 1st AG and pancakes!!!! I wannna be there too. ------------------ Never regret anything that made you smile, SteveP My User Profile IP: Logged

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