tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post8594459273378321859..comments2023-09-11T10:08:11.530-05:00Comments on Serious Case of the Runs: Party At PinelandPaigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-63851334497251626842009-05-29T09:51:01.122-05:002009-05-29T09:51:01.122-05:00Well...first off, congrats on your PR! 3 hours bet...Well...first off, congrats on your PR! 3 hours between 1st and 2nd 50 milers? Must be the pearls. ;)<br /><br />Secondly, it normal to cry *and* laugh during these things, even when it appears there's no reason. I've cried in the middle of many and it comes on suddenly. 'course you did just have an emotional encounter with Mike on the trail and you did say you internalize others' feelings, so...<br /><br />During my Badwater crossing in 2007, I began crying quietly to myself after intestinal difficulties abated and I was able to run and feel good again. I was in a zombie state, too, and the crying rejuvenated me - truly a catharsis. Sounds like it was for you, too. <br /><br />Hope your new inserts work out well and the shin splints resolve.<br /><br />Best wishes & continued success,<br /><br />Connie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-15677993041525632442009-05-28T12:12:24.215-05:002009-05-28T12:12:24.215-05:00Blaine, Kelly, James and Jeff...Thanks for reading...Blaine, Kelly, James and Jeff...Thanks for reading you all!!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-51266526718022697622009-05-28T12:07:12.572-05:002009-05-28T12:07:12.572-05:00Paige - great to run into you on the Valley Farm l...Paige - great to run into you on the Valley Farm loop! And that was a fun race report, I like your style. Congratulations on the Cow Bell and the PR. And I would have loved to cheer you on at the finish but I was at the Yurt helping my volunteers finish up - Jeff W.middle.professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370737843957507859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-28306249345402267902009-05-27T18:03:15.340-05:002009-05-27T18:03:15.340-05:00I'm sorry I didn't meet you, I ran the 50m too as ...I'm sorry I didn't meet you, I ran the 50m too as a TrailMonster (bib#77). My wife and daughter hosted the Valley Farm Aid Station and LOVED your comments! Thanks for a fantastic race report and good luck with the rest of your season.mucklechumpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227038746967650672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-5299143020835148512009-05-27T15:24:04.287-05:002009-05-27T15:24:04.287-05:00Wow, Paige, aka Crash aka Hill Puncher ;-) aka Tou...Wow, Paige, aka Crash aka Hill Puncher ;-) aka Tough Chick with Pearls! Congrats on your 50-mile finish in beautiful Maine -- great pics. That is a super fast time in spite of the challenges you went through! Yowsa!<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading your report. You really gutted it out in spite of mouth-dirt-inducing fall (reminds me of the Orbit gum slogan -- dirty mouth? clean it up with orbit! hehe). It cracked me up when you said you burst out laughing -- I do that, too. I remember laughing uncontrollably while running down a steep hill at the Cross Country Challenge one year. BTW, this 8k run is in Gilberts, IL in December, you should add this one to your list!!! It is super fun, just don't listen to what Ian says. ;-) <br /><br />Again, congrats on a super awesome race finish, Paige!<br /><br />-KellyKelly Gaineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691171229118535278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-9014113209855373242009-05-27T14:17:30.076-05:002009-05-27T14:17:30.076-05:00Great work, Paige!
I remember seeing the Atayne s...Great work, Paige!<br /><br />I remember seeing the Atayne sign during my 2 laps in the 50k.<br /><br />As for falling and flipping onto your back, nice work! If there's no blood then it didn't happen (scrapes count!) <br /><br />Seriously, a 3 hour PR is awesome. You should be very proud of yourself!Blaine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850230392841736295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-79190389766467783942009-05-27T14:00:37.530-05:002009-05-27T14:00:37.530-05:00Awww, thanks Torey, you're the best!Awww, thanks Torey, you're the best!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-16229700713231636142009-05-27T13:58:51.262-05:002009-05-27T13:58:51.262-05:00Great job out there, and a smokin' fast time! Som...Great job out there, and a smokin' fast time! Some races are definitely more of a mental challenge...sounds like this was a good mix of both for ya. :-) You are one tough chick, even with the few tears that got out. I know how that feels. I justify it by saying we run with so much heart and emotion and sometimes it just comes right on out...especially when we're tired. Anyways, so much respect for you Paige! Congrats on another strong 50-miler.Toreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963115295471673405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-86245323039184313192009-05-27T12:30:16.561-05:002009-05-27T12:30:16.561-05:00Looks like a gorgeous race and I too love Portland...Looks like a gorgeous race and I too love Portland. I need to see much more of Maine. Congrats!Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-62999295082143621162009-05-27T12:12:38.043-05:002009-05-27T12:12:38.043-05:00Great job, Paige! So nice to meet you! You'll ha...Great job, Paige! So nice to meet you! You'll have to come back again next year. I'll see you at the VT100, I'm sure (I'm pacing).Jamie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819417283043630893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-78985596238667395762009-05-27T11:00:39.055-05:002009-05-27T11:00:39.055-05:00GREAT point there, Gene! I look forward to meetin...GREAT point there, Gene! I look forward to meeting you at Kettle :)Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-20115952759296583502009-05-27T10:57:29.047-05:002009-05-27T10:57:29.047-05:00Super run Paige! Slogging thru the mud for 50 mil...Super run Paige! Slogging thru the mud for 50 miles is an ultra party, running 10:17 is an ultra run. I guess they can both be parties.<br />See you at the Kettle,<br />Gene TaylorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-10788527537072306272009-05-27T09:01:24.187-05:002009-05-27T09:01:24.187-05:00Thanks dudes, and dudette! Perhaps I should have ...Thanks dudes, and dudette! Perhaps I should have named this one "Hangin' Tough" :) Hahaha, love it. And I like Student Becomes Master, as well. You all are the best, and thanks for reading!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936117159619262436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-79324827995839203502009-05-27T08:53:55.927-05:002009-05-27T08:53:55.927-05:00Woo-Hoo!!! Great one, Paige! The pics look super...Woo-Hoo!!! Great one, Paige! The pics look super. 3 hours is amazing to drop from your last 50 miler. Congrats on hanging tough through the low spots. Well done.David Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16895710357380541330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-72294597844060287392009-05-27T08:10:37.569-05:002009-05-27T08:10:37.569-05:00Great report.....good job!
SteveGreat report.....good job!<br /><br />SteveSteve Perohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233567281691642089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-89030951217405789112009-05-27T07:29:15.463-05:002009-05-27T07:29:15.463-05:00Great job Paige (and great race report)...dang kno...Great job Paige (and great race report)...dang knocking 3 hours off your PR that's awesome!Jamie Crosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373615865466838046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-33770525460177853362009-05-27T06:30:04.250-05:002009-05-27T06:30:04.250-05:00And the student becomes the master :) Way to run s...And the student becomes the master :) Way to run strong Crash - loved the race report and loved watching you finish. A truly deserved and well fought 50 mile finish. Rest up, soak it up, and send my some of your mojo when you find some free time. <br /><br />See you soon...maybeMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332066580548562800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283731952214517381.post-77348132258361889882009-05-27T03:53:15.231-05:002009-05-27T03:53:15.231-05:00Great report, Paige. Way to hang tough and go it a...Great report, Paige. Way to hang tough and go it alone! Sounds like you had an ultra-emotional day as well. Thanks for sharing all of the ups and downs. You're a brave chicka!Run Home Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394064430195728410noreply@blogger.com