Thursday, October 8, 2009

oh what have i done

do i know people in kentucky who run? no.

however, i met a guy* at the 5k last weekend who (i assume) asked the race director for my number (from my registration form) and then called me wednesday to see if i could fill his spot in the race. the relay is friday-saturday, as in tomorrow. i've done last minute, random things before, why not the inaugural bourbon chase.

i'm not sure how i'll feel on sunday for my scheduled long run, but really, these kinds of opportunities don't come around often. sorry ol' jack, but i'm trading you in for a one-night stand with kentucky's finest bourbons.

i can't wait to hop in a van full of 6 strangers and drive/run around the boondocks of kentucky all night long. have i mentioned it's supposed to rain all night, with low's in the 40's, and i don't have warm-running gear here?

this is gonna be interesting. see you on sunday, if i survive.

good luck to all the marathoners this weekend!

*sorry ladies. i'm not sure if he's married or not but unless your tastes are similar to anna nicole or whoever's dating hugh hefner these days, i don't think you'd be interested.
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  1. Oh Dear Lord, Lindsay, what have you done????? make sure to take lots of clean clothes with you to keep changing into if you are running in colder weather than you are used to. Even if they are crappy clothes, make sure you take sweats, I'd hate for you to get even a sniffle this close to the NYC marathon!!!

    Sorry I've been MIA, i am just trying to get through the next two weeks at work!
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  2. Haha, enjoy! I know a few folks from back home who are excited about the Bourbon Trail, but they all know who their teammates are!

    Have fun!
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  3. Oh you are so brave! Good luck! Maybe this can replace the long run?
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  4. OMG, what an adventure! You must take pictures and fill us in with details!! Yes, take clean, warm and dry clothes, a pillow and candy for your new team mates...just to butter them up! HAVE FUN!!
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  5. Can you say FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!???!!!! Have a blast! :) Can't wait to hear about it.
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  6. Woo hoo! It's a weekend of relay races. Hopefully the weather stays tolerable.
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  7. Oooh have fun!

    Kinda freaky that the race director would just give up your info like that though.
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  8. have fun girlie!!!! and bring lots of warm clothes :)
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  9. Kentucky Bourbon *can* keep you awfully warm! Or at least you won't care whether you're cold or not!

    This sounds like a blast! Have fun but don't get sick!
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  10. That sounds like an adventure! Have fun!
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  11. Wow. It's the inagaural event. Sounds like it will be a unique adventure.
    It's interesting how they talk up the countryside though, when it sounds like some of the run will be in the dark? I'm not sure.

    I'll be looking forward to this story.
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  12. Ummm, it IS kinda freaky that the race director gave him your info. You're braver than I am. I would have declined the offer. That being said, good luck!
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  13. Good luck! Hope the rain holds off. I can't wait to read all about it. Have lots of fun.
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  14. sounds like a fun, spontaneous thing to do..."if you survive"....have fun and stay warm...
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  15. LOL! Yes the rains are coming your way! Places have seen 10+ inches around here! Have fun!!
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  16. After running my 13.1 yesterday, I really think your sick! Man, to run that kind of mileage as much as you do is un-real. You know I'm kidding and this is just all jealousy trash talk!
    Today, I'm just glad that I could get out of bed!
    Best of luck and dress warm!!!
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  17. Holy spontaneous! Can't wait to hear about this adventure. Have fun! Hope you don't freeze to death!
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  18. Hahaha oh man good luck this weekend!
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  19. Good luck with that. Do you know how many and how far each leg is that you have to run? Sounds like it will be a good substitute for your long run.
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  20. Sounds brilliant! Good luck, and sorry to repeat what everyone's already said, but don't forget the extra clothes! :)
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  21. Woah, that IS random! But why not? :) Just have fun with it. And be sure to take pictures! Ha ha! Have fun, Lindsay!!

    P.s. oh, and how random is this...the word verification is 'pubes'...ummmmm
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  22. so random, but i love it. that sounds like a blast! i can't wait to hear all about it. make sure to take lots of photos... and don't worry, jack is always very forgiving if you trade him in for a race. he likes it even.
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  23. Sounds like it should be fun! A bourbon relay race? Do you get bourbon at the finish line? Or at the water stops? Have a great time!!!

    Haha, so I'm guessing that your telling me he is a little out of my acceptable age range then, eh?
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  24. Have fun, stay safe with those strangers. What an adventure!
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  25. Oh, my. OH, MY!

    You are great. I love that you are just going to jump in and do it. That's terrific!! Can't wait to read your report. Have fun!
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  26. That is so awesome!!! Good luck Lindsay!!!!

    YOU ROCK!!!!

    http://runningdowndreams.wordpress.com/
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  27. alright - way to go Lindsay, show those Old Grand Dads how fast you can run!!
    names of team mates? Jim Beam, Johnny Walker, Jack Daniels (no, not that J.D.)??
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  28. Sounds like a lot of fun! Go get 'em!
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  29. hmmmm... you had me right up until the raining all night and 40s. It does sound like fun though although. Good for you for giving it a go! You never cease to impress me :)
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