So would I be a bad bridesmaid if...

Jul 31, 08 17:11

Post #1 of 23 (6398 views)

I found out about this race yesterday and it sound absolutely amazing.

http://www.transrockies.com/...rockiesrun/index.htm

Yes, probably incredibly painful and not necessarily the best idea for someone at sea level to go up and race at the Continental Divide but after having spent several years living and working in Colorado this race sounds incredible. As it turns out, I have to be in Vail that weekend anyway for a wedding where I'm a bridesmaid. Assuming I didn't kill myself I could be in Vail right in time for the rehearsal dinner on Saturday! :)

Ok, probably not the best idea to have a bridesmaid hobbling down the aisle the day after the race but it still looked pretty cool so I'm pretending for another 30 minutes that it would be totally feasible before I let reality sink in. ...sigh...

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Jul 31, 08 17:20

Post #2 of 23 (6393 views)

do it!

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Jul 31, 08 19:20

Post #3 of 23 (6341 views)

I say do it as well.

Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Jul 31, 08 19:38

Post #4 of 23 (6331 views)

You little ****. I say I want to qualify and run Western States and you give me a big fat frownie face and now you want to sign us up for 125 miles over 6 days at altitude. Whose going to walk the dogs when we get home? Did you think of that?

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Jul 31, 08 20:26

Post #5 of 23 (6313 views)

You'd be stupid not to do it ;)

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Jul 31, 08 20:34

Post #6 of 23 (6310 views)

I was looking at this race for next year.

I say do it. You only go around once and you'd have some killer stories for the reception.

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Jul 31, 08 22:37

Post #7 of 23 (6284 views)

BTW - I once went to a friend's wedding on Orcas Island on a Saturday afternoon, stayed at the reception until 10:00pm, took the ferry home and got up a 5 am and did a 50k. I had a great run because I knew I was going to suck at it and so I was totally relaxed. My friend was happy because I was at her wedding and I was happy because I got to run. It was a win win

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 3:34

Post #8 of 23 (6267 views)

That looks awesome!! Do it!!

Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 6:47

Post #9 of 23 (6215 views)

damn that race seems very cool...

I say do it and don't mention it around the Bride if she is a bit touchy...

Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 9:07

Post #10 of 23 (6149 views)

Add me to the "you should do it" camp. Sorry, centermiddy... :-D

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 9:08

Post #11 of 23 (6149 views)

Bad bridesmaids are the best : )

Jay

Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 9:20

Post #12 of 23 (6138 views)

JJ - I think it would be helpful if you would post your run volume totals for the past 10 weeks. I want everyone to know how prepared we are to start our ramp to 100 mile weeks during our build phase. :)

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [mdraegernyc] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 9:21

Post #13 of 23 (6137 views)

I knew you were a bad person the moment I met you!

Bryan

Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [centermiddy] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 9:23

Post #14 of 23 (6135 views)

I said I was sorry! :-D (I'll help walk the dogs if you want... )

M

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 10:31

Post #15 of 23 (6096 views)

If either of my bridesmaids did something like that I'd think it was awesome :)

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [centermiddy] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 10:36

Post #16 of 23 (6095 views)

Hush Bryan...Hush...do run volumes really matter?

Sadly I just don't think I'll be able to swing it. I'm worried that I'd end up either getting injured or being late and not being able to make the rehearsal dinner. The wedding is actually for the friend I used to live with in Vail and if I wasn't in the wedding I'd totally sign CenterMiddy and myself up for it but being in it - in all my beautiful pink taffita gown glory - just makes it a little harder to swing. Maybe next year...

But doesn't the race look amazing!

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [kylie] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 10:38

Post #17 of 23 (6092 views)

I would have thought it was fantastic too but this bride will not be as keen on it....hence the pink taffita outfit

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 10:41

Post #18 of 23 (6092 views)

Wow... that looks awesome! Doesn't your friend know you're a crazy race freak??!! She should... ;-)

If I was the bride I'd say do it! Just get here on time...

Are you SURE you can't do it??!!! hehe

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 11:13

Post #19 of 23 (6076 views)

DO IT.

From the male perspective, if I did that as a groomsman and wasn't able to walk the next day the groom would be killing himself laughing at me.

Then again, dudes have a slightly different take on weddings...

I still say do it! :p

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 15:30

Post #20 of 23 (6017 views)

I say you do it IN the pink taffeta outfit. Tee hee! ;-D

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [mdraegernyc] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 15:59

Post #21 of 23 (6004 views)

That would be fantastic! Maybe if I do it next year I'll have to wear the taffita down the finishing chute. :)

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 16:00

Post #22 of 23 (6003 views)

That would be AWESOME!!!

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Re: So would I be a bad bridesmaid if... [lilpups] [ In reply to ]

Aug 1, 08 16:03

Post #23 of 23 (6002 views)

In Reply To:

That would be fantastic! Maybe if I do it next year I'll have to wear the taffita down the finishing chute. :)

Yes. You will do this. And you will get many pictures for us to see! :D

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