tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post5836305663657299593..comments2024-01-24T21:45:08.997-05:00Comments on the world of cherie: Race Report: Dances with Dirt 50 Miler: Green Swampcheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02526588904610144501noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post-86900240390478040002011-01-10T08:41:48.187-05:002011-01-10T08:41:48.187-05:00I can not wait to do this race this year.
Kevin
h...I can not wait to do this race this year.<br /><br />Kevin<br />http://halftriing.blogspot.com/Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282338420014507326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post-70913014924637710792010-04-28T11:49:54.455-04:002010-04-28T11:49:54.455-04:00I'd have to say the stupid sections were:
-cl...I'd have to say the stupid sections were:<br /><br />-climbing a fence (around mile 26 and 30)<br />-bushwhacking<br />-running through water, lots of it<br /><br />I guess my first ultra (Jay Challenge, a race no longer in existence, sob) involved abt 4-5 miles of brook running.<br /><br />I changed my socks at mile 31 which was stupid b/c I just started running in wet puddles again.<br /><br />It wasn't as bad as it sounds. You get used to it. Just make sure you wear some sort of lightweight technical socks.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any other more specific questions!cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526588904610144501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post-9714393099034503662010-04-28T11:39:39.800-04:002010-04-28T11:39:39.800-04:00Cherie-
I stumbled upon your blog several months a...Cherie-<br />I stumbled upon your blog several months ago while googling this DWD event. I've since been following you on a regular basis and even went back through your past posts... you truly are a unique individual and a great inspiration. Thank you for documenting and sharing your life experiences. <br /><br />My buddy and I are planning on running this race next year. It will be the first ultra for both of us. (planning on running my first marathon in November 10'). We've considered other 50 milers and are strongly leaning towards this race. Can you elaborate more on the "stupid" sections of this race. The craziness to me sounds fun, however running in wet shoes for 50 miles does not. Did you see people taking of their shoes at the water locations or is just too much water to do this every time. Looking at the 09' course, it appears they sent the relay teams down other loops with more "stupid" sections.<br /><br />Thanks again for your commitment to this blog and for your inspiration!<br /><br />Chadlong time first timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127383736515332108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post-60090168648250783502010-02-18T20:14:49.700-05:002010-02-18T20:14:49.700-05:00what a great report. thanks. (:what a great report. thanks. (:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post-748196447046642382010-02-18T13:40:04.311-05:002010-02-18T13:40:04.311-05:00nope, no alligators! i was happy abt that.nope, no alligators! i was happy abt that.cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526588904610144501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post-17629333347092949672010-02-18T08:42:14.440-05:002010-02-18T08:42:14.440-05:00Congrats on the great race! I was planning for thi...Congrats on the great race! I was planning for this to be my first 50-miler but couldn't make it down to Florida. I ran the DWD (50K - my first) in Hell, MI last year and got hooked on ultras! I'm planning to run the other three DWDs this year and probably my first 100-mile at Burning River at the end of July.<br /><br />Did you ever see any alligators?Kevin Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464520206367378042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933750.post-33512377860097308072010-02-17T22:39:57.263-05:002010-02-17T22:39:57.263-05:00I have to say that I've never heard anyone des...I have to say that I've never heard anyone describe a 50 mile race as the "perfect distance." That's awesome! <br /><br />Congrats on an excellent finish!KBGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14845365228254922313noreply@blogger.com