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[mrshandy]

What an amazing weekend !! I'm so happy that I got to be a part of it. I hope I can make it next year!

You all are so inspiring and such an awesome group of ladies!

[clseale]

Dec 15, 2014 7:24:47 GMT -5 skwcm80 said:

I teared up reading that. I'm trying to find the words to describe this wonderful group of women and I'm coming up short. Suffice it to say that I thank my lucky stars that I found you all, and even luckier that you accepted me into the fold.  (heart) (heart)

PS - my legs are still sore.

When I saw people running on the beach yesterday, I wasn't actually thinking about joining them, but I thought that it would have been possible. I felt great. By the time I got out of my car, after my 4 hour drive, I was significantly more sore. When I got out of bed this morning, I was limping. LOL WTF?! My left calf tightened up pretty badly when I was running with Tara, and it feels like it's going to snap. I need some quality foam roller time. 

[arch01]

This is making me teary sitting at my desk. I woke up SO sad that we weren't at the beach anymore

I hobbled a good bit yesterday (especially after sitting in the car) and am quite a bit less sore today, but dear Lord is my ass still sore.

[skwcm80]

Dec 15, 2014 8:33:29 GMT -5 clseale said:

When I saw people running on the beach yesterday, I wasn't actually thinking about joining them, but I thought that it would have been possible. I felt great. By the time I got out of my car, after my 4 hour drive, I was significantly more sore. When I got out of bed this morning, I was limping. LOL WTF?! My left calf tightened up pretty badly when I was running with Tara, and it feels like it's going to snap. I need some quality foam roller time. 

I planned to run to, but I woke up with a headache, and my legs were like "I'd like to see you try". So I just rolled over and waited for enfuego23's alarm to go off. 

[libbygrl109]

This is such an amazing recap! You all are so awesome - I am so glad I found this board!

[Deleted]

I can't wait for the next GTG just so I can run with everyone! I had so much fun!

[bostonmichelle]

This was an amazing recap. This was such a fun weekend. I miss you girls and the beach so much already . I can't wait to go again. I'm already planning my redemption to Kiawah Half Marathon 2015. I had a blast and I'm so glad I stumbled upon you and you accepted me.

[clseale]

Two other things that really made me smile.

1) H&Fers commenting that they saw my claw in action. LOL! Did anyone notice my kicky leg?

2) At mile 23, taratru's Garmin beeped, and in unison we both immediately said, "Just a 5k." It was funny to hear the mental games we all play, play out in real life.

[boston340]

You ladies are all so awesome! What an amazing weekend recap!

[hannahb]

Oh man oh man, after a day of car, airport, plane, car I cannot move!! Also came home to a kid throwing up, 102 temp, and spent the night on a couch again! Can I go back to the beach please?

[clseale]

Dec 15, 2014 9:16:49 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Oh man oh man, after a day of car, airport, plane, car I cannot move!! Also came home to a kid throwing up, 102 temp, and spent the night on a couch again! Can I go back to the beach please?

Aww, man. Poor kiddo and poor mom. I bet your DH was ecstatic to have you home!

[jreeds]

So amazing Congrats again ladies!

[skwcm80]

Dec 15, 2014 9:16:49 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Oh man oh man, after a day of car, airport, plane, car I cannot move!! Also came home to a kid throwing up, 102 temp, and spent the night on a couch again! Can I go back to the beach please?

Poor A!! I'm sorry, I hope he feels better soon.

[osulori]

I love you guys! As long as the next epic GTG isn't in December, I'm so in

[CallingAllAngels]

Dec 15, 2014 9:16:49 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Oh man oh man, after a day of car, airport, plane, car I cannot move!! Also came home to a kid throwing up, 102 temp, and spent the night on a couch again! Can I go back to the beach please?

Oh no!  I hope you and your little one feel better soon. 

I came home to DD yowling that her tummy hurt.  I thought we were going to end up in the ER, but she calmed down.  Then we had a sewer back-up.  I am ready to go back also.

[kams]

wtf I'm crying my eyes out! You girls are the absolute best!

[arch01]

Dec 15, 2014 9:16:49 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Oh man oh man, after a day of car, airport, plane, car I cannot move!! Also came home to a kid throwing up, 102 temp, and spent the night on a couch again! Can I go back to the beach please?

Dang, hope you can sleep in your own bed tonight and hope he feels better soon!

I also came home to a sick kid, but he just has a cold. Bonus-I got to rock/sing him to sleep last night. I think the last time he let me do that was 2+ years ago. 

[joenali]

Amazing!

So much better than the attempt we tried to make at the Nike women's marathon in San Francisco, years ago! taratru

[sassystace]

Now that's what I call a recap! Congrats ladies on some impressive races! So glad the weekend turned out to be all we hoped and knew it could be!

[taratru]

Dec 15, 2014 9:33:21 GMT -5 joenali said:

Amazing!

So much better than the attempt we tried to make at the Nike women's marathon in San Francisco, years ago! taratru

Right?!  I'm still bummed we didn't make that happen.

[skwcm80]

Dec 15, 2014 9:12:42 GMT -5 clseale said:

Two other things that really made me smile.

1) H&Fers commenting that they saw my claw in action. LOL! Did anyone notice my kicky leg?

2) At mile 23, taratru's Garmin beeped, and in unison we both immediately said, "Just a 5k." It was funny to hear the mental games we all play, play out in real life.

The claw put huge smile on face, and I saw you at a point where I was struggling a little bit.

[taratru]

Dec 15, 2014 9:12:42 GMT -5 clseale said:

Two other things that really made me smile.

1) H&Fers commenting that they saw my claw in action. LOL! Did anyone notice my kicky leg?

2) At mile 23, taratru's Garmin beeped, and in unison we both immediately said, "Just a 5k." It was funny to hear the mental games we all play, play out in real life.

You mean at mile 22.8?    Good Lord, I hate when courses are *that* overlong.

[ebeth]

I got so used to being around who like to talk running that I just tried to talk to some non runner CWs about splits from Saturday's race. They were really nice about pretending to listen.

[runblondie26]

Oh clseale, you and your way with words. I don't think anyone can fully understand how great the weekend was unless you were there, but I don't think it could have been said any better.  Big group hug  (hug) (hug2)

[clseale]

Dec 15, 2014 9:49:52 GMT -5 taratru said:

Dec 15, 2014 9:12:42 GMT -5 clseale said:

Two other things that really made me smile.

1) H&Fers commenting that they saw my claw in action. LOL! Did anyone notice my kicky leg?

2) At mile 23, taratru's Garmin beeped, and in unison we both immediately said, "Just a 5k." It was funny to hear the mental games we all play, play out in real life.

You mean at mile 22.8?    Good Lord, I hate when courses are *that* overlong.

Haha, yes. We should have waited until your Garmin read 23.5, before we started celebrating the 5k to go! 

[Susie]

I  (heart)ed the pictures you guys posted on FB so hard.  I couldn't be there for this, but I'm really proud to be part of the greater group.  So many congrats on awesome races that I don't even know where to start.  But taratru and hannahb I am so freaking happy for you guys with your shiny new BQs!

[runblondie26]

Dec 15, 2014 9:16:49 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Oh man oh man, after a day of car, airport, plane, car I cannot move!! Also came home to a kid throwing up, 102 temp, and spent the night on a couch again! Can I go back to the beach please?

Oh no! I hope this was a quick bug that's out of his system.

[jchokie79]

I love this recap so hard. Thank you, clseale, for capturing it beautifully.

It was so refreshing to be amongst a group of awesome runners and talk about all things running. You all have taught me so much.

hannahb, you can't catch a break! Hope your little one gets better soon so you can finally get some rest!

[moreace01]

Dec 15, 2014 9:50:29 GMT -5 ebeth said:

I got so used to being around who like to talk running that I just tried to talk to some non runner CWs about splits from Saturday's race. They were really nice about pretending to listen.

Right? I was just doing the same. "Oh, I could totally have been a pacer - my splits were that even!" as their eyes glaze over and they respond "uh huh, sounds great". 

clseale - your recap made me teary too. I'm so impressed with all of us - the coordination and enthusiasm in pulling this off without a hitch as well as the group support during the race was just amazing.

Like lauren170 said - this trip was very motivating. I PR'd by a whole 10 minutes (and beat my goal time by 3) - I can see a sub 2:00 in my near future. Watching all of you get out there and rock it was very inspiring to me!

Finally - Charleston is the cutest place ever. I just can't get over it.

[hannahb]

Dec 15, 2014 9:31:02 GMT -5 CallingAllAngels said:

Dec 15, 2014 9:16:49 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Oh man oh man, after a day of car, airport, plane, car I cannot move!! Also came home to a kid throwing up, 102 temp, and spent the night on a couch again! Can I go back to the beach please?

Oh no!  I hope you and your little one feel better soon. 

I came home to DD yowling that her tummy hurt.  I thought we were going to end up in the ER, but she calmed down.  Then we had a sewer back-up.  I am ready to go back also.

Ugh. Glad she's better though!