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07-11-2008, 07:41 PM
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My Big Run
This will be my second year doing this, last year on a 4 man team. This year solo with no assistance. That means NO ONE can help me. Water, food, transportation, anything. This is the Last Annual Vol-State Run (or race). Its always been called that, and it will be again next year.
http://runvb2vb.com/VolState/
The fellow who runs this is Gary "Laz" Cantrell, Wartrace, TN. Quite a ledgend in the world of Ultra Running, and quite a character none the less. Here are some interviews regarding a race he puts on called the Barkely Marathons. Be sure to click on all the interactive stuff. This is not the race I am running.
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/why-w...riosity_1.html
Anyways, starting on Thursday norning, I will be running from The Mississippi River in KY to Sand Mountain GA. 314 miles. 500 Km. Not a real good way to track me unless you are on the Ultra List. But do me a favor, and think about me from time to time! If you are religious, prayers are welcome. This is a tough one...bout as tough as they come.
Peace, and dream big!
Mike
Edit: If you want to call me and encourage me (or just plain raz me, give me crap, etc) it would be great to hear human voices...256-dma-dmdd (after this thursday until??). I will post when I finish.
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07-12-2008, 09:51 AM
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I get the impression you are running with your feet, not in a Cobra. So is this a time thingy or what??
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07-12-2008, 11:40 AM
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Mike,
That is a long run so take it easy and don't hurt yourself. We will be thinking of you and hoping you do great. Best of luck and I don't suppose you will be carrying a laptop so you can post as you run. 
Anyway I will be looking forward to hearing how well you did when you finish the run.
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07-12-2008, 11:55 AM
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10 days to finish
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07-12-2008, 12:01 PM
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I am very impressed ! 
Doing this all by your lonesome must involve a lot of planning just for 1 day. 
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07-12-2008, 12:52 PM
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Yes. Thursday morning. At the ferry crossing (Dorning MO???) Mississippi River, NW of Hickman KY. The ferry is shutdown for budget reasons and/or the flooding. So no start in MO (as is the tradition).
Planning is somewhat critical. But you gotta take each day as it comes
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07-12-2008, 01:06 PM
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Anyways, starting on Thursday morning, I will be running from The Mississippi River in KY to Sand Mountain GA. 314 miles.
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Big deal. I looked at the map...it's all downhill.
Seriously, best of luck and arrive safely.  |
07-12-2008, 01:26 PM
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Mike,
I guess one of the qualifications is to be "Certifiable".
256-dma-dmdd is this your phone # on the run ?
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07-12-2008, 01:45 PM
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Mike, wouldn't your time be better spent on this......Cobra Make, Engine: 90% of a 428 friggin SCJ Engine!
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07-12-2008, 03:48 PM
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Thats my number. No, time is better spent this way. It is most certainly not down hill, though I know why you said that. In fact, after Manchester is a gnarly climg to the top of Mont Eagle. Joy.
Mike
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07-14-2008, 08:41 PM
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Running 314 miles in 10 days,how much weight do you figure you'll lose ?
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07-14-2008, 08:49 PM
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Mike,
I know we don't get along all that well, but you have my best wishes on this one.
Break a leg! Isn't that what they say to people running in stages?
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07-14-2008, 09:50 PM
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Running 314 miles in 10 days,how much weight do you figure you'll lose ?
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None. I expect to gain weight. Just like last year on the relay team. You have to eat like a pig to do this and it is easy to over do it (once you get rolling). Think I gained 5 pounds last year.
Really, you DONT want to lose weight. That is bad. You wanna stay even or gain a little. You will change a little fat for muscle. But you don't want to eat muscle (lose it, serious ketosis).
Mike
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07-14-2008, 09:52 PM
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Mike,
I know we don't get along all that well, but you have my best wishes on this one.
Break a leg! Isn't that what they say to people running in stages? |
Steve, we get along fine now. You may be taking me too seriously. I think you have grown a lot lately. 
And, thanks. Two more days!
Mike
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07-14-2008, 09:56 PM
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BTW, If someone will act as a relay for me, I will email pics and texts along the way. Just PM me your email addy and you can post for me.
Mike
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07-17-2008, 08:29 AM
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Mike's Info
Mike's wife here and he asked that I post a link to his mobile blog that he's hoping to update daily. Course, I think he's just a "little" crazy...
http://ultraadventures.blogspot.com/
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07-17-2008, 11:28 AM
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A little crazy!! Just looking at that map made me want to go lay down and take a nap. Anyway, all kidding aside, I will be looking forward to any updates on how he is doing and wishing him well. Thanks for posting this.
Ron
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07-17-2008, 09:12 PM
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I ran a marathon in '95 and it devastated me for days. I can't imagine a run such as this
Godspeed, Bomelia...
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07-17-2008, 09:20 PM
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Mike's wife here and he asked that I post a link to his mobile blog that he's hoping to update daily. Course, I think he's just a "little" crazy...http://ultraadventures.blogspot.com/ |
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07-19-2008, 08:54 PM
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Hang in there Mike.Only 7 more days !
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