Let's Try This One More Time
Public relations, dad, triathlete, ultrarunner, technology enthusiast, reside in Bay Area
I just realized that for some of us, this is a three day weekend (Columbus Day). So in celebration of Senor Columbus, I am heretofore extending the third annual Howard Solomon Run for Thyroid Cancer by one day. So all of you who forgot about it -- you know who are -- you have one day to get out there, do some sort of physical activity and get me a picture.
In celebration of this years event, I looked for a trail that I've
never before ran. I ended up parking my car at Pantoll Station and ran
the Matt Davis and Coastal trails. It was overcast, foggy and
drizzling; all the makings for an absolutely epic 1:35 run. Only way
to describe it is that it was like running through an enchanted
forest. The second picture comes close to capturing it.
Now here's a man who doesn't need an introduction; my main man, former training partner and fellow ultra runner Chris Perrault, aka Payro. Here he is running the Kentucky Bourbon Relay. I think he did 14.5 miles in total. Not bad for a dude who is coming of an injury. In late November Payro and I are running the Quad Dipsea together. That will be epic. I plan to live tweet this one so if you aren't on Twitter yet, sign up now.
Here's Jen Quirke - my coached athlete for 2009. One year ago she watched Nick run his first marathon and was inspired. Well, today she's a marathoner too. And she turned in an amazing effort to top it off and beat my already high expectations. She was the best student ever - she did every workout, stuck to the program and never complained. I am so, so proud of you, Jen. Congrats on an awesome race.
My main guy John Howlett: 4 miles running and 12 miles biking. This might be the one that most impresses me. Most others posted thus far are hardcore runners. With respect, John isn't, but he says he is committed to doing a duathlon next year and I think that's the coolest thing I've heard all day. Atta boy, Johnnie. Also, my contribution for today's Thyroid Cancer run is going to go to a fund established for John's very good friend from Indiana University, who recently passed away at a very young age from colon cancer. His name was Tony Feller and he sounds like he was a terrific guy. And Michigan guys: he was a fellow theta chi as well. When you all read his blog, which I will post later tonight or tomorrow, I am sure you are going to be quite moved.
This is Gail. I am lucky to have met her through this site. Like me, she's both an ultra runner and a thyroid cancer survivor. I think we are the only two.S he's been through other battles recently as well. She is a warrior chick (hope you don't mind being called that Gail!). Here she is setting the record for the day - 22 miles. Her longest run of the year, which completely stokes me. Awesome job Gail. You too are truly an inspiration.
Dave, along with Scooter from yesterday, is one of my main boys from Michigan. We hang out all the time and he's a fellow endurance athlete as well. Dave is really inspirational in that he's limited in what he can do due to bad feet. He's a strong dude and an incredible swimmer and cyclist. Here he is after a cruise earlier today on his bike. Nice job Mr. Nut. You are the man.
No photo attached sadly but Carrie walked 5 miles in Cntral Park while Jeremy ran - wait for it - 20 miles. He might be our big winner today. He's training for New York marathon next month. Solid effort, both. Send a picture of the two of you anyway.
Solomon's during our family trail run today. I'm super proud of the Kids.
