ML, let's not dis' Rev3. I've heard nothing but great things. We need more grass roots races bucking the M-Dot monolith.
But, yes, it's true - Boots and Ellen are the best at what they do. Did you check out their new, stylin' rig? It's almost as cool as my Ceepo.

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2015 American Zofingen Du is May 17.
R.I.P. Chris Gleason

@ Jon:

muscle = sartorius or TFL

the former runs down the front of the quad and the second, down the side. Both run up to the hips.

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
If you're injured and need some sympathy, PM me and I'm very happy to write back.
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Wasn't meant so much as a dig** on REV3, as it was BIG UPS to Boots and Ellen. And yes, their new rig kicks it, hard.


(** it's just funny that we get live AmZof race updates on ST from Boots and Ellen, in an area where in years not too far past you pretty much got ZERO cell coverage. Meanwhile, REV3 has major deep pockets and helicopters and shit, and couldn't pull it off at their last event.)

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Agreed. Oh wait, ML wrote that - major disagree.

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2015 American Zofingen Du is May 17.
R.I.P. Chris Gleason

What are you - FOX news?? ;-)

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Congrats John on another great race. AZ is tip top. The best event of the year. I drank two big boy steins of Keegan's and Chris G drank about 6 or 7 of his Nancy sized glasses, so I am not sure why the kegs were so full.

Here is a pic of some ST'ers, (left to right): Boots, Chris G, ML, Tetsuoni, Tri_yoda, and me at the botton

Caption: ML, it's not good to have that thing poking my bad shoulder



Seriously though, you guys were awesome and it was great meeting you!

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Some Work, All Play podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/...ll-play/id1521532868
Coaching: https://swaprunning.com/

Any results for the ITT? I am very interested to see what kind of times were put down and how many DNFs.

Great photo and it reminds me of a hilarious moment from the finish line:

So I finally drag myself home close to 8 hours after I set off the last two of which were spent dreaming of beer steins. When I finally stop the quivering in my legs and refocus my vision the first guy I see (I now realize) was tri-yoda looking just like he does in that photo. I point at his beer and croak something along the lines of "Me...want...where..can I get?"

He helpfully replies (I'm paraphrasing but I promise it was close):

"Oh just the GAP - they've got all these cute colours and you can match it with jeans or dress down with shorts - it's so versatile!"

Dude, I was NOT talking about your T-shirt.

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"Are you sure we're going fast enough?" - Emil Zatopek

Hahahahahah, I was a witness! He told you where to buy the shirt and everything. I mean, Matt is a pretty sweet dude, and it is a pretty sweet shirt, but that was awesome :)

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David Roche
Some Work, All Play podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/...ll-play/id1521532868
Coaching: https://swaprunning.com/

ITT results are coming. They were hand timed and one of the volunteers has a sheet that I need. I hope to get my hands on it today, after I sweep the bike course for bottles and gel packs.

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R.I.P. Chris Gleason

Dave-
Sorry I did not get to meet you. I was out on the LC woobling around somewhere. I am still crushed but am getting on the bike now to try to ride. By the way, where can an old broken down valise of an alumni get a shirt like the one you're wearing?

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Roar Lion Roar

What can I say? I was just really happy to see you.

Photo Caption Contest - DaveRoche turns around *just* in time to smile for the camera.


Yoda - you 2 guys tip each other $20, and put it on the Underhill's tab.

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Senor, I believe the Underhill's have left.
They'll be back.

I usually put it on tetsuoni's tab.

Thanks - it's been 48 hours and mine is still broken.

On my second run, I was bonking pretty badly....yes, on the SC :(

I came around a corner and saw this huge boulder, almost as tall as me and all over the top of it were tiny (6" tall) inukshuks that hikers had made and left there. There were probably about 30 of them. I actually stopped and started looking at them and thinking "Pretty Inukshuks, I wish I had my camera, how could I take a picture of these, do I have my cell with me to take a picture??"

Then I remembered I was in a race and should probably start moving forward again! Thank goodness we do a figure 8 and come back to the aid station twice during the run loop. I wouldn't have finished my second run without the extra fuel.... and I was even carrying a hand bottle of gatorade....

The difference between The YellowJacket Racing Sprinter and your Ceepo is ours made it all the way to the finish line. Next year just race the kids race.

Hopefully you'll be ready for M-Dot Monolith Lake Placid so you can show us what that thing can do.

Thanks for having us. It was nice to see new paltz in the day light for once

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Boots
Fleet Feet Rochester, NY
Fleet Feet Buffalo, NY
YellowJacket Racing, Rochester, NY

Chris G warned me going into this race of how hard it was and ,thankfully, convinced me that the short course was plenty hard. My plan going in was to use AZ as a good hard day and follow it up the next day with a long ride at home in preparation for Mooseman. Sadly, it is now 2 days later (and no workout on monday), and I'm still a hollow shell of the man i used to be. My legs are shattered, my ego deflated, my appetite insatiable. I'm completely dreading masters swimming tonight. The only consolation is in knowing that Chris G will be there to commiserate with me...only he'll be in the lane next to me...going much, MUCH slower ;)

Maybe it was just the extra 1.7 miles I decided to add to the 2nd run that sent me over the edge. Yes, that's what it was...I'll stick with that. AZ wasn't that hard.

Perhaps the RD could figure out a way to have an entirely uphill course for next year. As a Clydesdale, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you.

Keith

PS to Dick Hurtz (ML) and the other slowtwitcher's: It was nice meeting you.

To sum up how hard AZ can be I am still tired and sore and eating like crazy on Tuesday after the event, and I was just timing the damn thing.

AZ is all about you against the course and against yourself. Racing others on this course is tough because

1. the course will beat you first
2. Josh Beck will beat you second (or Mendy Taylor will in the short course, that chick is for real)

For everyone that spent a long day racing in the 'gunks at AZ you are now ready to crush dreams for the remainder of the season. A few days of walking like you have a small animal in your ass will be worth it once you start beating your training partners at the races

Good luck for the rest of 2010

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Boots
Fleet Feet Rochester, NY
Fleet Feet Buffalo, NY
YellowJacket Racing, Rochester, NY

Anybody out there have a photo of the LC start? If so, let me know and I will give you my E-Mail address. I would love to have a photo to show my wife to prove that I raced with all you crazy bastards. To her credit, she manned the fort on Long Island with our two wild boys while I got crushed in New Paltz.

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Roar Lion Roar

And ladies and gents, Boots knows 2 things:
shoes
small animals in your ass.

So, if he says that's what you are walking like, believe him. Boots knows.

;-)

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Updated results will be up shortly. I belive we forgot to add in ML's penalty.

DQ - never anger the timer

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Boots
Fleet Feet Rochester, NY
Fleet Feet Buffalo, NY
YellowJacket Racing, Rochester, NY

I'm looking forward to a similar picture from the summit of Whiteface on June 10th. If Tetsuoni is there, I will even ride up the mountain with beers for all of you.

Tetsuoni has indeed promised/threatened that he's coming out to play for all the E.dot festivities this year. So if he does, I'm holding you to the beer Sherpa offer.

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I'll be there. Make mine a La Fin du Monde.

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2015 American Zofingen Du is May 17.
R.I.P. Chris Gleason