Comments on: Chattooga 50k Race Report – Late AGAIN!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:34:52 +0000

Glad to hear I was mistaken! Sounds like you were having one of those races “in the flow.” I’m jealous! That’s a wonderful, blissful thing.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:29:57 +0000

Cool page and report. What a day! Sorry you got in there a little late. For the record… that runner you passed…

“At the first AS, we see the first runner is on his way back. We may be slow today but are clearly having more fun.”

…HE was having the time of his life! (The feelings inside may have been masked by the focus on the climb at this portion of the course.) Maybe he was just in his string of moments of bliss?

By: Ian Charters

Ian Charters — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:48:04 +0000

Great report and a refreshing reminder that fun days are good legitimate days out. Enjoyed your report but nowhere near as much as you enjoyed the day – just as it should be.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:37:26 +0000

Jason,

Thanks for the input. I’m thinking about a video-cam but would then have to decide on camera v. cam every run. Life’s so complex, though at least it wouldn’t have to be dog-proof.

Hope the Smokies run works out!

By: Jason Sullivan

Jason Sullivan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:22:16 +0000

Hey Susan,

This is Jason – the big guy from Spartanburg who started late with you guys. I enjoyed spending some time with you out there taking in the beauty of it all.

You guys were interested in the cameras that I was carrying. As a reminder it was the Argus Bean (3.2 MP version). I bought it online from Target if you are interested. It took pretty nice photos. My dog just chewed the handle off of it, but it is still working…Another story.

I enjoyed reading your report. I think you have officially named the first 10 miles “The Amusement Park”. That is how I will remember it from now on.

I hope we cross paths again. Thanks for helping us calm down at the late start.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:20:35 +0000

Bailed? Lol…you don’t know me well. Late or not, I just want to be out there!

By: christian

christian — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:54:40 +0000

Crazy – i got a Google alert that my name was used on the web, popped over, and there it was … thanks for mentioning little ol’ me in your story.

I like being considered a friend.

I think you said it gets in the way of Bighorn, but if you like Chattooga, you’d LOVE Laurel Valley – I keep trying to get you to come out for this one – someday maybe…

It got the same low-key feel (if not even lower key) and, well, you already know how you feel about the Foothills trail.

Great story.

See ya soon.

By: David Ray

David Ray — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:17:11 +0000

Great report! And great to meet you guys after the race. I thought y’all had bailed and was really glad to cross paths with you on the trails. Looking forward to next time!