My long Blue Ridge Half recap

[jchokie79]

Before I sit back with my coffee and read your recap. I just found out about the Hokie Half in Sept. I REALLY want that to be my first Half. I want that Hokie Bird medal!!! Is this one on your radar?

[libbygrl109]

So inspiring! You did an amazing job for Boston!

[clseale]

So awesome! Great re-cap. I love that you called your dad, and the part about the Black Dog Salvage aid station. A girl in my running group one a spot on the marathon relay team with Frank Shorter, Bart Yasso, & Bill Rodgers.

[shauni27]

Thank you for my midweek cry.

In all honesty, what a great recap. Sounds like a tough race, but you finished. And you mentioned some really important things--runners are a great community, so supportive, so encouraging, so resilient. And our supporters are just as awesome as we are. Thank you for sharing the experience.

Now off to find some tissues

[tuggyruns]

What an inspiring recap- fantastic just "Running and Being". Just read an article in RW about George Sheehan and between that and your recap I think I need to pick that book up.

[clseale]

Haha. That's awesome, @vtcupcake. I probably would have been the same way, "Oh, yeah, hi! I totally curse you and your 800's during training, and now here you are. Right in front of me." I'm totally jealous of her too. I've seen a few of her pics on Facebook, but haven't had a chance to talk to her yet to get a re-cap. 

[grk2012]

Did anyone else reading this go look for the Star Cam? Anyone?

Great recap; congrats on a fantastic race.

[clseale]

Apr 24, 2013 8:23:54 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

www.starcityradio.com/roanokestar.html

you're welcome

ETA: so you see that building down yonder with the coppery roof? That's the Wells Fargo Building. Also known as the start of the race.

Oh, this is so cool! I love that you did this.

[breezy8407]

Thanks for sharing! The hills sound insane. Congrats.

[cinco]

Awesome recap. And now I want to run up a mountain.

[sadlebred]

Great job!

[jchokie79]

LOVED your recap! I'm all teary eyed. I loved that you stopped at the Star and called your dad, that was awesome. I have a friend whose parents live up near the Star and I remember how steep it was getting up there in a CAR! Huge kudos to you for powering through the mountain. That is awesome! Congratulations on your huge accomplishment!

[Wines Not Whines]

Congrats on surviving a tough race! It sounds crazy and fun at the same time.

[taratru]

Your recaps are so fun. Nice job!

[MrsE]

You always write amazing recaps! Congrats girl!

[gncorman]

Great recap!! Love that you called your dad. This type of recap makes me excited for my first half. Thanks for sharing!!!!

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Apr 24, 2013 7:48:51 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Before I sit back with my coffee and read your recap. I just found out about the Hokie Half in Sept. I REALLY want that to be my first Half. I want that Hokie Bird medal!!! Is this one on your radar?

I'm thinking about running in this! Go Hokies

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Apr 24, 2013 14:25:29 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Apr 24, 2013 13:16:38 GMT -5 cuadrado said:

I'm thinking about running in this! Go Hokies

Since Divas conflicted with the Hokie Half, I didn't even bother checking out the race until you two ladies mentioned it.

So, yeah, I'm kind of glad I'm not running it. Because I run that route like EVERY DAMN WEEKEND. Snooze. Maybe once I graduate and the race keeps going I'll come back and do it. But I run the trail and campus alllllll the time, back and forth, forever.

PS- now you know how to stalk me.

I was like that when I was in school but I haven't been back there for 5 years. I've been looking for an excuse to go back.

[jchokie79]

Apr 24, 2013 16:36:13 GMT -5 cuadrado said:

Apr 24, 2013 14:25:29 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Since Divas conflicted with the Hokie Half, I didn't even bother checking out the race until you two ladies mentioned it.

So, yeah, I'm kind of glad I'm not running it. Because I run that route like EVERY DAMN WEEKEND. Snooze. Maybe once I graduate and the race keeps going I'll come back and do it. But I run the trail and campus alllllll the time, back and forth, forever.

PS- now you know how to stalk me.

I was like that when I was in school but I haven't been back there for 5 years. I've been looking for an excuse to go back.

@vtcupcake, how's the elevation?  How hilly is it?  Since it would be my first Half, I'm looking for an easy course!  

I almost wish I didn't know about this Half b/c now I'm so torn!  We would drive down and spend the entire weekend, it wouldn't be so bad if the Hokies were at home that weekend so we can catch a game too.  It's just a ton of money to spend to run a Half.  

cuadrado, we went back two years ago and that was the first time hubby and I had been back on campus in over 10 years.  We met up with our friends there for a Clemson game and it seriously was so much fun to be back there.  I've missed it a lot.  So much had changed yet stayed the same.  

[humpforfree]

Apr 24, 2013 7:48:51 GMT -5 jchokie79 said:

Before I sit back with my coffee and read your recap. I just found out about the Hokie Half in Sept. I REALLY want that to be my first Half. I want that Hokie Bird medal!!! Is this one on your radar?

Omg what!? A hokie half!!!?? Oooh I need I get me some of that!

[spunkypenguin]

Great Recap! I have only been to Roanoke twice (for work). When I first saw the star, it was dark and rainy - I definitely thought it was on the top of a high rise...not a mountain! Wow. Still contemplating if I'm ready for such an undertaking next Spring