tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post1278829642468876927..comments2023-08-18T08:21:40.708-05:00Comments on Running Nowhere Fast: Anheuser-Busch Colonial Half Marathon 24Feb08Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-78264533731966555442008-02-26T07:05:00.000-05:002008-02-26T07:05:00.000-05:00Charlie,You make some very valid points. Many of m...Charlie,<BR/><BR/>You make some very valid points. <BR/><BR/>Many of my co-workers will eat out for lunch every day whereas I'll pack my own and save a few $$$ (I also get to control how many calories I consume too).<BR/><BR/>Several of my friends will drink away the cost of an entry fee in just a few hours.<BR/><BR/>I agree some races are quite expensive, but just look at what you're getting for your money - food, drink, t-shirts, goodies, hardware, exercise and a real sense of accomplishment. You also get to hang out with a great bunch of people from all walks of life with one thing in common - their love of running.<BR/><BR/>Charlie: the pancakes do sound tempting don't they? Just make sure no-one beats you up for your race number :)<BR/><BR/>--Stevestevespeirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200786162464085289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-54752406903793134302008-02-26T06:57:00.000-05:002008-02-26T06:57:00.000-05:00And then I get people like Steve ;-) who twists my...And then I get people like Steve ;-) who twists my arm to get me to run more races. That pancake breakfast is real tempting...I love to eat after a race! Thanks for the added incentive Steve! :-)Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-25587901444929243072008-02-26T06:53:00.000-05:002008-02-26T06:53:00.000-05:00Hi Ms Natalie,You have nothing to be jealous about...Hi Ms Natalie,<BR/><BR/>You have nothing to be jealous about. You have some very impressive training cycles and races...and you're a Mom! So that alone speaks volumes.<BR/><BR/>Pocketbook wise...I just beat up my co-workers for their lunch money to support my weekend habit! ;-) But seriously, it's no different than some other hobbies that I or others have/had. I use to be an avid golfer and still have friends that golf. Not a weekend would go by that we weren't on a course golfing and those course fees in comparison to running can be quite high as well as the equipment, shoes, balls, tees and other accessories...like Tiger golf head covers. ;-) I get more exercise from running...I get free refreshments and nourishment along the course, usually free food and drink at the end and those free shirts and trophies. What do I end up with after a round of golf where I may have lost 3-4 golf balls that cost $1-2 a piece and have to buy a round of drinks to the winner...it can get real expensive. When you compare running with other things people might do for recreation on a weekend...it's a pretty cheap sport.<BR/><BR/>I do need to find something to do with all those shirts! Some of the good ones...like the nice hoodie we got from the Striders series...my daughter takes to wear, and the tech shirts, I can use to train in.<BR/><BR/>It's all good!<BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-31614064326782456572008-02-25T21:28:00.000-05:002008-02-25T21:28:00.000-05:00Charlie,Did you need a good reason to run the 5k o...Charlie,<BR/><BR/>Did you need a good reason to run the 5k on Saturday?<BR/><BR/>http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=1080<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>--Stevestevespeirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200786162464085289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-50903642992856711512008-02-25T20:19:00.000-05:002008-02-25T20:19:00.000-05:00Charlie! you are machine and I am continually impr...Charlie! you are machine and I am continually impressed. I wish my body and pocketbook could handle racing as much as you do. You have to stop making me jealous. You must have quite the race shirt wardrobe;)<BR/>Congrats on yet another great race!Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250132017455417022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-18137434463692989362008-02-25T18:34:00.000-05:002008-02-25T18:34:00.000-05:00Howdy Bruce and thanks!You can see a picture of th...Howdy Bruce and thanks!<BR/><BR/>You can see a picture of the AG awards for the Mud in Your Eye race here at the KaleRunning photo site: http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/OrderPage.aspx?pi=0U9F000L000085&po=85<BR/><BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-5712523413007697082008-02-25T18:31:00.000-05:002008-02-25T18:31:00.000-05:00Thanks Ms Stephanie! It was a pretty course...eve...Thanks Ms Stephanie! <BR/><BR/>It was a pretty course...even in the winter. It was like a trail run but on a paved surface. It wound through the trees over bridges that crossed a lake and a few streams and I imagine it's even more beautiful when it's warmer in the spring and fall.<BR/><BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-76264289692201152912008-02-25T18:27:00.000-05:002008-02-25T18:27:00.000-05:00Maybe Ms Ally...Maybe. Still waiting to see but i...Maybe Ms Ally...Maybe. Still waiting to see but if all goes well, there is a good chance I'll be out there. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-88567183537479293672008-02-25T18:22:00.000-05:002008-02-25T18:22:00.000-05:00Thanks Steve...it was a run race and you did a gre...Thanks Steve...it was a run race and you did a great job yourself.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'll see you Saturday...still don't know for sure.<BR/><BR/>Have a grea week!<BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-13081506211722112682008-02-25T13:28:00.000-05:002008-02-25T13:28:00.000-05:00You're in amazing shape, running back-to-back race...You're in amazing shape, running back-to-back races with fantastic results...too bad no bling this time. By the way, could you post a description and/or photo of your previous "iron bling?" Sounds intriguing!robison52https://www.blogger.com/profile/02370199642749822405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-56245628600992898372008-02-25T06:24:00.000-05:002008-02-25T06:24:00.000-05:00Great race, Charlie. It sounds like a beautiful c...Great race, Charlie. It sounds like a beautiful course!StephBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643823696166648490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-88453878188949545302008-02-24T22:08:00.000-05:002008-02-24T22:08:00.000-05:00Great run CharlieI predict we will see you saturda...Great run Charlie<BR/><BR/>I predict we will see you saturday!! I might even do it myself!<BR/><BR/>Allyally speirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540350031896048541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-6230524653593045042008-02-24T21:39:00.000-05:002008-02-24T21:39:00.000-05:00I agree Charlie - a medal would have been nice and...I agree Charlie - a medal would have been nice and maybe a nice long sleeve technical shirt too. Loved the course though...<BR/><BR/>Great performance today (hope my comments are not too repetitive) on a challenging, hilly course and after an energy draining cross country race yesterday. <BR/><BR/>Funny thing is I was about 30 seconds down on my Norfolk Half time too, and also found my legs in the second half of the race today. <BR/><BR/>Have another solid week and I may see you at the 5k on Saturday. I'm curious to see how fast I can run...<BR/><BR/>--Stevestevespeirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200786162464085289noreply@blogger.com