Saturday, August 9, 2008

 

8 on 08-08-08 Virtual Olympics Race Report

I never thought in a million years that I could make it to the Olympics but here I am doing a brand new event: the virtual 8 miler for running bloggers. WOO HOO. I hear there are quite a few entrants and it doesn't really matter how fast you are. Am I dreaming?? Someone pinch me....


Well the new event is going off with a bang. Did you see that opening ceremony?





In case you didn't catch it, I thought I'd include a few pictures. I had no idea they'd let some of us participate. Aside from all that communism business, those Chinese are so dang nice.


Why does the Caucasian woman get the good lipstick?



Why did that be-otch get the colorful outfit?

So I haven't been doing a whole lot of running with the extra travel (I actually did go to China last month) and probably the most I've run is about 4 miles a couple times a week. It is definitely for me that I schedule these races. :D Oh yeah, and for you guys too. But, they really get me going. I was out the door at the ungodly hour of 6 am. I ran this puppy slower'n slow, like so-slow-you-might-be-able-to-walk-faster slow. I started off as slow as I could possibly go and still be running to try to conserve for the full 8. Turns out, that was a good strategy. I never had to walk except once to drink some G2 (still my fav) and it was a lovely couple of hours to myself on a beautiful morning. That's why I rock. That's why I'm an Olympian. (hee hee, just teasin, I was actually really embarrassed at my slowness.) 1:57 Maybe there is a medal for Slow and Deliberate?

Apparently I'm not so much Olympic navigation material, my 8 finished about 1 mile from home. zoinks. I walked and ran it in. 9 miles in the books, people!!

One more thing, I looked at my watch at the 8 mile mark of course. Would you believe it was exactly 8am? I swear. I was going to take a picture of it for you when I got home because after 8 miles I am not so smart.... yeah, the clock doesn't stop on your Garmin just because you hit stop. Hee hee.


I can't wait to read all the other reports. I will be reading, logging and providing a Race Results post in the next couple days. Thanks so much for joining me to celebrate the start of the Olympics.


Do you have Olympic fever now? :D

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# posted by Non-Runner Nancy @ 6:50 PM
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Woo Hoo! I love the Olympics. Watching the mens gymnastics right now (as I write).

GREAT job on getting out there and doing the 8. That counts high in my book. I'm not even running at all. You did wonderful!!
# posted by Blogger Mendy : August 9, 2008 8:51 PM
 
I got my entry done today. Here is a link to my race report (http://www.network-admin.net/?p=504). I didn't quite get the whole 2 race entries (16 miles) that I had planned, but I came close. Considering 14 miles of it was spent with sweat stinging my knee, I was happy enough with my outcome.
# posted by Blogger Kent : August 9, 2008 9:35 PM
 
Oh that's right -- I KNEW there were something I was supposed to do! (I actually did run the 8 miles; I just haven't blogged about it yet).
# posted by Blogger Ovens2Betsy : August 9, 2008 10:01 PM
 
Way to go on doing 9 Nancy!

I love your report and the pics are precious.

Can you believe the opening ceremony? It truly was spectacular. I loved the lighting of the torch.

Thanks for organizing another virtual race. You're the best!

gaj
# posted by Anonymous Greg Johnson : August 9, 2008 10:39 PM
 
haven't posted the race report yet, but my time was... 8 miles @ 1:50 minutes.... I actually ran 16 total, but that was the better of the two splits! I learned a valuable lesson about fueling your body, lets say I didn't do it properly - hmmmm. I won't do that again!!

Em
# posted by Blogger The Young Family : August 9, 2008 11:22 PM
 
*hilarious*
# posted by Anonymous MizFit : August 10, 2008 5:10 AM
 
Good job on doing the 8 even though you were out of practice. Slow and steady still gets it done!

I did my 8 yesterday, report is ont he blog, but I finished in 1:21:07. Not my fastest either.
# posted by Blogger Jess : August 10, 2008 7:59 AM
 
http://mydesiretobethin.blogspot.com/2008/08/8-on-8th-well-on-10th.html

My race report isn't completed yet but my time is up. 1:14:21

My first virutal race and my longest run yet. Thanks for doing this it really pushed me to up my mileage!
# posted by Blogger Jennifer Burgett : August 10, 2008 8:03 AM
 
Wow, and I'm the ninth comment :-) What's up with all these 8's? LOL!!! Mines up!! Great job on getting in the 9'er after not running so much. You ROCK!!!
# posted by Blogger Wes : August 10, 2008 10:27 AM
 
Nice race nancy! I so should have just forked over 8 miles yesterday... darnit!

And yes, I have extreme Olympic Fever right now!
# posted by Blogger teacherwoman : August 10, 2008 10:50 AM
 
Excellent run Nancy! And wonderful race report!

As usual, I'm late to the party, but I've done my run and my report is up: http://mcmmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/8-miles-on-08-08-08.html

Thanks for the fun time!
# posted by Anonymous MCM Mama : August 10, 2008 10:53 AM
 
Run Nancy Run!!!

I'm just saying!!
# posted by Blogger Michelle J : August 10, 2008 11:20 AM
 
Way to get it DONE! And I love the opening ceremony touch in your photo. :)

BTW - THANKS A BUNCH for motivating me and others to do 8 miles. :)
# posted by Blogger Lisa Slow-n-Steady : August 10, 2008 1:50 PM
 
Good race -- a 5:30 AM start, though, is a little extreme. Report, such as it is, is here:

http://bobruns.blogspot.com/2008/08/8-on-8th-report-greenville-sc.html
# posted by Blogger Shilingi-Moja : August 10, 2008 1:52 PM
 
Congrats on getting out there and thanks again for organizing this event. It was my first time participating and I loved it! Can't wait to read everyone's reports.
# posted by Blogger Marlene : August 10, 2008 2:46 PM
 
I didn't give you all my info on my last post---- 9 on the 9th in 1:43:07. (Eight miles completed in 1:32:22.)

www.themommyminute.blogspot.com

Thanks for organizing this!
# posted by Blogger RunnerMom : August 10, 2008 2:55 PM
 
Great job -- it doesn't matter how fast you go, just that you're out there running and inspiring us all to join you!

This is my first virtual race. Results are up!
# posted by Blogger merrymishaps : August 10, 2008 3:32 PM
 
LOVE your Olympic spirit. The photos are awesome.

I just posted my race report. We ran 8.1 in 1:30:15...about par for the course for me.

Thanks for hosting this. I keep thinking how cool it is that all these runners around the country are all sorta running together...very cool!
# posted by Blogger AKA Alice : August 10, 2008 3:51 PM
 
My report is up. Sorry its so bland, thanks for organizing.
# posted by Blogger Marci : August 10, 2008 5:01 PM
 
Thanks for the LOVELY Olympics for us all.
# posted by Blogger Sunshine : August 10, 2008 5:18 PM
 
I love, love, LOVE the Olympics!! I stayed up until midnight watching last night, and now I am watching swimming. :-)

You'll have to put me on the loser list, because I only did the 5.6-mile trail race yesterday, which totally wore me out. I did blog about it, if you want to read it. ;-) I was just too damn sore today for a run.
# posted by Blogger Michelle : August 10, 2008 7:12 PM
 
Congrats on your race! I'm looking forward to reading about all the results. Glad I was finally able to participate this time around.
# posted by Blogger David H. : August 10, 2008 7:20 PM
 
YAY Nancy!! You did real good for an undertrained! No need to be ashamed at all =)

I wish I could have participated but my foot is not up to this and I did a sprint tri this morning!!

Great job organizing this once again! You're the best Nancy!!
# posted by Blogger Sonia : August 10, 2008 9:25 PM
 
1:09:27!

http://eatdrinkrunwoman.com/?p=147
# posted by Blogger Ovens2Betsy : August 10, 2008 10:08 PM
 
Great job on your run! Love the pictures.

Thanks for this - I really look forward to your virtual races. :)
# posted by Blogger Running Knitter : August 10, 2008 10:12 PM
 
Great job!! You cracked me up with your report!!
# posted by Blogger J~Mom : August 10, 2008 11:42 PM
 
Great run, Nancy! Love your pictures, too! Now we can sit back (right?) and enjoy the Olympics. Thanks!
# posted by Blogger Amy : August 11, 2008 4:45 AM
 
Is that your little guy with the drum??? Very cute!

Yes, I'm now blogged...LOL...
# posted by Blogger Lily on the Road : August 11, 2008 5:51 AM
 
It sounds like you had a great run!! I'm sorry that I wasn't able to join you afterall in this virtual run. I will enjoy reading the reports from all of the others though. Cool pics too by the way. ;-)
# posted by Blogger jahowie : August 11, 2008 8:15 AM
 
Great Report!!!
Loved the 'opening ceremonies'.

Myy report is:

http://addictedtoendorphins.blogspot.com/2008/08/8-on-the10th-rr.html
# posted by Blogger AddictedToEndorphins : August 11, 2008 8:33 AM
 
Great pics!!! I posted my report last night. Thanks Nancy!
# posted by Blogger sRod : August 11, 2008 8:35 AM
 
LMAO Nancy!! Youa re so stinking cute! I love it!

I clocked in at 1:09:45 ;-)
# posted by Blogger Marcy : August 11, 2008 10:08 AM
 
Hi Nancy. Another great virtual race organized. Here's my eight on the "eighth," 1:18:18.
# posted by Blogger peter : August 11, 2008 10:41 AM
 
Those pictures are great!!
# posted by Blogger Amanda : August 11, 2008 11:31 AM
 
Another great race you put on!

http://slowsam.blogspot.com/

I'm still waiting on confirmation on the time - Unofficial is: 1:03
# posted by Blogger Sam : August 11, 2008 11:40 AM
 
Thanks for doing the math for me!
# posted by Blogger RoadBunner : August 11, 2008 3:01 PM
 
Great post, LOL!!

I got my 8 on the 8th done - in 1:23. Do I get extra points for running it with pinkeye (ain't that lovely?!). You think pinkeye doesn't hurt when you run? Think again. LOL.
# posted by Blogger Kathryn : August 11, 2008 4:21 PM
 
I finally got my report posted. Here it is!

http://lifestrides.blogspot.com/2008/08/8-on-8th-olympic-sized-race-report.html
# posted by Blogger Reid : August 11, 2008 4:41 PM
 
Love it! Your costume is awesome! :D
# posted by Blogger Makita : August 11, 2008 4:44 PM
 
Hey Nanc great job on getting the 8 done!! Love the picture and the why does she get the colorful one..hahahha
I thought of ya baby the other weekend this woman at this swim clinic I was doing had lipstick that would not wear down. After we were swimming for 4 hours she came outta the pool with lipstick like she freshly applied in the water whilst breast stroking. She could not pull it off like you though :-)
# posted by Blogger Viv : August 11, 2008 4:53 PM
 
Here's my race report: http://coffeebetsy.blogspot.com/2008/08/country-roads-take-me-home.html I did a 20 miler, but the first 8 were all for you! 1:25:33.
# posted by Blogger Betsy : August 12, 2008 7:39 AM
 
my report is up.
Thanks for doing this!


http://flyers26.blogspot.com/
# posted by Blogger FLYERS26 : August 12, 2008 7:59 AM
 
Great job on the miles! I was on the virtual sidelines cheering.
# posted by Blogger Carly : August 12, 2008 8:13 AM
 
Sorry Nancy I miss this one hopefully i'll get my but going the next time
# posted by Blogger DawnB : August 12, 2008 8:17 PM
 
I love all your pics! Sadly, having the Olympics be halfway around the world is hell for my sleeping habits.
# posted by Blogger Alisa : August 13, 2008 3:25 PM
 
You rock girl!!!!!!!!!! Nice job out there!!!!!!
# posted by Blogger J~Mom : August 16, 2008 12:27 AM
 
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