Comments on: My First Race - The Elvis Presley International (August 9, 2008)

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By: Pete @ Quicktofit

Pete @ Quicktofit — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:00:46 +0000

I actually laughed out loud when you mentioned that little kid running past you like a rocket. That is funny stuff!

sounds like you had a good time. It makes me want to keep the running going and enter a 5k around here.

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:18:38 +0000

Great post! I was wondering if you have found the real Elvis. I know the hills can be brutal. Way to go!

One more thing, terrific terrific timing!!!!

By: Shéamus

Shéamus — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:35:11 +0000

Cheers guys. My wife only started jogging a couple of weeks back - she walked/jogged this, and did something like 45 minutes, a couple of which were before she even crossed the start line, thanks to the masses.

I can’t remember what I yelled out - I think it was something like, “Ooooohhhhh yeeeaaahhhhhhhh!”

By: Andrew is getting fit

Andrew is getting fit — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:34:37 +0000

Way to go Sheamus!

Yes, hills are a nasty surprise at times.

I must admit I was wondering why you put Memphis down as your home town but good to see you weren’t ashamed to wave the flag.

Now you have an official race PR to smash next time!

By: michelle

michelle — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:26:26 +0000

Terrific Sheamus! I’m proud of your accomplishment today!!

I just signed up for a 10K on September 20th! Yikes, i’m nervous!!!

By: Rahn

Rahn — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:14:16 +0000

Way to go. To bad you weren’t passed by Elvis, in his blue suede running shoes.

And, as I learned today when I was helping time a race, the software they were probably using doesn’t allow for foreign addresses, which is why they couldn’t put your real home town in. So, don’t take it too hard.

By: Spartan7

Spartan7 — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:37:14 +0000

Great job! Yeah, hills are a killer and you’re right. unless you’re a runner, people don’t understand the amount of pressure that goes on the legs going down a steep hill.

So, what was it you actually said when you yelled out after the ice water hit you?

How did your wife do?

Again, good job.