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Topic: First Annual Coho Festival 5K |
smpankowski
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 posted Aug-28-2007 05:50 AM
   
One of our cross road towns, Honor, has an annual celebration. This year they had an inaugural 5K. It was my pleasure to participate. DW and I arrived about 7:15. The coolest thing about these small races is that they are “good ole boys/girls” events. Lisa was already stretching. John was also there and he gave us directions to the church he attends. Jeff, from one the running stores was an RD. Even though I had not pre-registered, Jeff had my bib filled out. One of the things the sponsor of the event could change: the nearest port a john was three blocks away. Fashion Report: black ribbed Batman tank top, black running shorts, cute little tec running socks and Asics some darn number or another. With clear skies and 50+ temps, we were looking forward to a good race.We lined up for the start kind of around 8:00. The starter’s pistol miss fired and we were off……..We were called back……The second start went off well and we were off for real this time. We went one block up a gentle hill and around a corner to a real steep hill. Not a problem. “Thunder Thigh Powers Activate!!”, I yelled. “Form of a gazelle!...Shape of a really fast bouncy thing!”……..Nothing…..(Note to self, take medication before writing race reports). Oh well, the view up the hill was breath taking, or maybe it was just us wheezing. The rest of the course was hilly and down dirt roads. Trees provided a great deal of shade. At the half way point there was an aid station. Very few people were grabbing water, which was a surprise. Hopefully the volunteers did not have hurt feelings. Though the course was not marked, there was a person directing us at each turn. Except one. Two school aged kids were engrossed in conversation and a few runners went past them. The kids called them back and told us to turn left. Ugh!!! God bless the kids though. Weekends are for sleeping till noon. We approached the last stretch…and the last hill. My legs are starting to feel it, but there is no place I’d rather be. I reach in my utility belt. Let’s see….shark repellent…squid repellent….crocodile repellent…There it is!!! Hill repellent!!! Too late though, as I’ve already crossed the peak. The finish line is in sight. The gas tank has nothing left in reserve. 5K- 26:10. As it was a good time, the time was OK. DW and I stayed for the awards. Medals went two deep in each AG. We did not stay long enough to see how I did in my AG or OA. I wasn’t worried about it. After the race we drove into Frankfort. There’s a café/coffee shop called “Trick Dog” and enjoyed Brazilian Stuffed French Toast. They have outdoor seating high on top of a hill and overlooking Betsie Lake. Nothing compared to the view of my wife’s smile though. We found the church John directed us to. Then we spent the rest of the day with Mom as we sprung her from the nursing home for the afternoon and then dinner.
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Elaine3112
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posted Aug-28-2007 07:57 AM
Sounds like you had a great day out there Steve. Nice to finish with some good food and helping mom escape the nursing home for some quality time together! Well done.
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hopeful4ever
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posted Aug-28-2007 07:58 AM
Steve - you forgot to yell "up, up and away" on them there hills!  Great report in a great area of Michigan. I love that you got to spring your mom from the nursing home for dinner too.~Mary
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rochrunner
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posted Aug-28-2007 08:25 AM
Steve, you're definitely an original! I enjoyed reading your RR, and wish that we had a couple of those "local" 5Ks in my neck of the woods, too.------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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pmcneb
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posted Aug-28-2007 08:30 AM
“Thunder Thigh Powers Activate!!”,
I am going to remember this line for a few hills I hate to run.
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JJJessee
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posted Aug-28-2007 11:09 AM
That was a fun read, sounds like you had a great day, Steve
It also reminds me I'm low on hill repellant.
Nice running.
jjj
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TammyM
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posted Aug-28-2007 11:40 AM
You always have so much fun Steve!! I enjoy the little local races like you describe - same people, small-ish crowd, everyone knows everyone (or at least recognize them and therefore you get to know them). And your fashion report is always so . . . so . . . fashionable  Nice job on your time too!! ------------------
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johnmaas
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posted Aug-28-2007 12:00 PM
Sounds like a fun running day, Steve.
Gotta practice a bit with those "super power" Batman commands a little more. Doesn't seem like they were working like they were supposed to.....
You got to spend time with family also, ....priceless.
Thanks for sharing.
John
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tselbs
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posted Aug-28-2007 01:50 PM
You had a great day, Steve, a small race with people you know, a scenic location, a good time, breakfast with your wife, and the rest of the day with your mother. A person couldn't ask for much more.TomS ------------------
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evanflein
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posted Aug-28-2007 07:03 PM
Love your race reports, Steve. They truly are a highlight to my day of ignoring work and cruising the B&B forum. And just gotta love a guy in cute tech running socks . Hope your mom is doing well, she's got a peach of a son.------------------
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FlyingFinn
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posted Aug-28-2007 07:11 PM
You write the funniest race reports, Steve! Even though your powers didn't fully activate and your repellents didn't repel you still ran great, and you had a wonderful day with friends, DW, and Mom. Can't beat that.
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perchcreek
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posted Aug-28-2007 07:40 PM
Way to turbo boost through that race Batman! Fun report!
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John2635
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posted Aug-28-2007 11:28 PM
Good running Steve, I always enjoy your reports.
But you better get in the habit of checking that utility belt in advance though.John
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mariposai
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posted Aug-28-2007 11:47 PM
What a great race you had smpankowski. It seems like the hilly, dirt roads did not slow you down a bit. I am glad you had a time to worship also and then spent time with your mom. All in all, it seems like you had a day to remember.
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mcsolar99
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posted Aug-28-2007 11:55 PM
pssst -- hey buddy, how much for a can of that hill repellent?(nice job on the race, and nice job on breakfast and afternoon w/mom )
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Coastwalker
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posted Aug-29-2007 07:46 AM
I'd also like to get a can of that hill repellent! Great report, Steve, and a well-run race too, despite the hills and the mis-directions from the conversing kids.It sounds like you had a great post-race too: Trick Dog; Betsie Lake, wife's smile; and sprung Mom! Jay
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Tramps
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posted Aug-29-2007 10:06 AM
Fun race and report. However,I never really took Batman to be a runner...more of a NASCAR type, don't you think? Now Superman has that whole speeding bullet thing going on. There's a runner for you. Ever think of changing persona?
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DaveinAA
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posted Aug-29-2007 10:19 AM
Holy Hill Workout, Batman!The best news in this report is that you got to spend the afternoon with mom. At least the nursing home repellent was working at full strength. Congrats on a good run and a great day.
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La Tortuga
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posted Aug-29-2007 10:28 AM
Steve you reports are always a treat. With a 26:10, I would think the “Thunder Thigh Powers Activate!!” command worked. Congrats!
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SkipAZ
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posted Aug-29-2007 02:43 PM
StevieP - you are a hoot! Thanks for sharing your day with us. And thanks for being such great contributor to the forum.Skip
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choover
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posted Aug-29-2007 04:06 PM
You are such a delight! While your report had lots of great stuff, my favorite line was quote:
Nothing compared to the view of my wife’s smile
You sound so blissfully in love. Great race, great report, great day. Hugs to mom too.
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MarkGuy
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posted Aug-29-2007 05:10 PM
Great report, Batman. That sounds like a great way to spend a day. You've got some lucky wimin in your family. Frankfort is one northern town I've been to -- the end of the Betsie River! The important question is are the fish biting?
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Spareribs
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posted Aug-29-2007 05:53 PM
You sure know how to have a good time. Great attitude and fun report. Spareribs
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Sans Souci
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posted Aug-29-2007 06:41 PM
Steve, I thought of your report this morning as I ran past several people being "sprung" from the local hospital/long-term care facility. I waved madly and yelled out "Heyyyyy, good morning!!!!" which they all returned with a "Good morning" and a smile. Thanks for that. quote:
“Thunder Thigh Powers Activate!!”, I yelled. “Form of a gazelle!...Shape of a really fast bouncy thing!”……..Nothing….
Full on, nasal burning SNORK!
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dtoce
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posted Aug-29-2007 07:40 PM
great job, Steve...and great report of a fantastic time.nice race too!
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