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| Finisher medal - guitar/bottle opener A few months ago Jim and I (and a few friends) decided to do the KC Blues & Brews 10 Miler. It sounded like a fun race that included an awesome medal and a post-race concert by the Blues Travelers. It was held in downtown KC and was routed through many KCs hot spots including the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District & KC Power & Light District. I have to admit, ever since my Half Ironman in July....I've not done alot. It really hasn't been intentional, but in typical Michael fashion, I've had more than my share of injuries and set backs.....including vertigo, throwing my back out, and dealing with peroneal tendonitis. Throw in a nasty cold in there and yeah, like I said, I haven't been doing much training. |
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| Me and my tri-girl friends! My running times lately have been SLOW to say the least. While earlier in the spring and summer I was running comfortably in the 10s, my recent training runs had been in the 12s and even 13s!! No fun. So, I knew this wasn't going to be PR setting race, but I wanted to just go out and have fun. |
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| We didn't do a pre-race dance for this one, but we do one heck of a post race air band! |
I actually felt pretty good on race morning, and managed to finish the 10 miles at an 11:14 pace...I felt GREAT about this! It was no where close to the half marathon pace I had set in April, but considering how little I'd been running lately I was pretty happy with it.
Jim had a good race too, which was basically just a recovery run for him after his 20+ miler the day before. Had he been racing this one he could have easily placed.
After the race we enjoyed some tunes from the Blues Travelers! I have to say that they were totally awesome! Jim and I of course acted like a couple of idiots for awhile and then headed home with another race in the books!
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| We play a mean air guitar |
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Looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI think all finishers' medals should have a function! More air guitar training and you could shoot for the World Finals!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kovas, more medals should have a function / purpose. I need some new scissors and toe nail clippers.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time! Having a medal that doubles as a bottle opener is a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteYou're right - that's possibly the most awesome medal I've ever seen. One day you should show us your collection. I'll bet between you and Jim you've got enough to melt down and make into a small car.
ReplyDeleteLOVE blues travelers!!!!!!!! and, I love watching the 2 of you have so much fun!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool medal! I think my husband would make me run that race just to get the beer opener ;) he can't run anymore because he needs new knees...didn't wnat you to think he was a control freak, lol!!
Looks like so much fun. Love Blues Travelers!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun. That is an awesome medal. Are tris done for the season?
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous medal.
ReplyDeleteI think it's normal to have down time after big races. I certainly have since my HIM. The speed will return.
That is a fabulous medal.
ReplyDeleteI think it's normal to have down time after big races. I certainly have since my HIM. The speed will return.
I love that medal. Hey, a 1/2 IM is a big deal...you deserve a little down time after that!
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