Well, the karmic influence of all those wonderful messages, plus a stern talking to by Coach Diana, got my sorry body out of bed at 4am, & onto the start line by 6am. The cold, lashing rain was a delightful touch!
At least I could run again today, albeit very slowly. Doubling up on anti-inflammatories (Vitamin I - sorry, kidneys) seemed to help. A relatively 'short' but very hilly 40 miles took me ages to complete, but at least some progress.
Just before the finish, we crossed a huge, wide open field. There, right by the road, was an old disused East/West checkpoint tower. Quite a spooky bit of history.
Back to 50 miles tomorrow - fingers crossed stilll.
41 comments:
As my coach and mentor said...'woo-hoo!' Congratulations on pushing on!
Nice. You really are something else. All best for tomorrow, hopefully not so hilly...
Go Russell Go!!!!
Keep up the good work.
We're all rooting for you!
Go Russell, Go! We (the best Hoover's trainers) are cheering you on every step of the way.
HI, Russell!
Kick some ass!!!
You can do it!!
G1, BABY, G1!!!!
Congrats on making it
The "Iron Man" of Hoover's does it again! Way to go, Russell. May the wind be at your back for the next few days.
--Paul G.
I guess I should finish my thought before I hit publish! Congrats on making it through the day. I hope you continue to get well. Best wishes, keep it going!
Very Nice!!! as they say in Germany..."Unterhalt, der an tuckert"....or "Keep Chugging on"!!
Great job bouncing back! Keep it up!
Mind over matter, Russell! Way to go! I figure you're juuuuuust now hitting your stride on this race. ;)
Tim W.
Super Russ strikes again! I'm going to start calling you the Bionic Man.
Way to go!! May the rest of the way be all downhill ;>)
Lynett
Awesome Russell...you are amazing!! What a wonderful surprise to read your post today. Hope you have a great run tomorrow! -Ann
You did it! Congrats, Russ on getting up at 4am and running all day. (Most around here don't even pull into the parking lot until 9am!) I'm willing you wings for your hobbit feet. --Degner
You are amazing. Keep it up!
Maybe slow and steady does win the race, Russ. Hang in there! Catherine
Great job Russ...Maybe we can have the organizers hand out some German beer at the startline to motivate people to get there everyday!? i'm sure it will ease the pain too...and as always Remember the Mantra!!!
Kewl!
Glad to hear you're still in the game.
Rock'n'run!
Sweet! Great job!
Woo hoo! What a great post to read. Way to go boss! Here's hoping you've caught your stride and your days will be easier (and sunnier).
You are our Hero! If you can run 800 miles. I can survive SFDC.
"Sport is not about being wrapped up in cotton wool. Sport as about adapting to the unexpected and being able to modify plans at the last minute. Sport, like all life, is about taking risks."
- Sir Roger Bannister
Good Luck tomorrow! Suzanne
Great news Russell! Glad to hear you're toughing out another day. We're all feeling your pain and admiring your fortitude... or do they call that stubborness. Either one will do. -- Dave L.
Holy cow, another 40 miles in the bank! Awesome work, Russell! GO GO GO!
Good job Russell! I am bragging about you to my friends. No one believes what you are doing is even possible.
Dallas G
In the words of Rudyard Kipling,
"If you can keep some toenails and some body parts while all around are losing theirs, you'll be a ultrarunner...."
Or something like that.
Cheers,
Stuart
Move confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Keep it up Russ! I hope someone is there to give you a wet towel during your runs like you have done for me :)
Kathy (Rogue Running Marathon Training)
South Texas is cheering for you, Russ!
Kami
El Hombre!
LETTSSS GOOOOOO!!!
way to go. getting up in the morning is half the battle. i know. i'm in college.
-rob
Great hearing from you today, you sound tired but determined...You have just about crested the hill, just 2 more tough long days and then the rest will seem like a "piece of cake"!!
Stay strong we know you can do it..
Love ya Claire
Way to go Russ! Phil & I are cheering for you! :)
Oh, I'm so glad you're still in the game. Take care of yourself and enjoy the journey.
Leah
Russ, you are amazing. With those Monday physical symptoms, I was sure you had been in one of our forecast meetings.
With that said, we are very proud of what you are doing. Keep the faith. Canada is cheering you on.
Well done, Russell! Way to get stuck in there! Let's see old Titchmarsh do that, then! The lads in '66 would be proud.
Cheers 'n' that,
Chris
Russ - never a doubt in my mind that you wold get back out there & kill that course.
Also would you mind stopping next time you see one of those towers and ripping a few planks off & strapping it to your back....I think they would look good with my bits of the Berlin Wall I have at home.
I guess after the run you could swim over here to Hong Kong to cool off & deliver the planks
cheers
Raife
Dude, you're awesome. Buy you a couple of beers when you return. Keep up the good work...swollen ankles ain't crap, all of us old ladies get them ;)
Keep pushing.
Cathy Bridge
Go Russ Go! Canada (ok, well maybe just the D&B office here) is cheering you on! Keep it up!
Drew, Bill, Adam, Peter and Gurpinder
Russ!
What an inspriation you are! I am so impressed! Congrats on your accomplishments...Keep going-you are amazing!
Teri
Way to go Russ. Germany's almost conquered and the Russian's are getting nervous! Tracy S.
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