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20-04-2009, 05:24 PM,
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Nick
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
I am watching the times too.
Seems like EG is going well. Now the hard part.
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20-04-2009, 06:17 PM,
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Sweder
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Terrific to get these updates fellas. I'm stuffing myself silly in a Tuscan eatery, sucking down world-class Chianti in honour of The Man, desperate for news. Sport in the raw; great stuff!
Go El Gordo!
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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20-04-2009, 06:30 PM,
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Peterward3
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Keep them updates coming. I am sitting here with sore legs from yesterdays 14 miler... :-) . Come on EG.
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20-04-2009, 06:35 PM,
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Sweder
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Oh god it's like that moment during Apollo 13 when the capsule goes behind the moon. Mission Control loses contact, the world holds it's breath . . .
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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20-04-2009, 06:41 PM,
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Peterward3
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Apollo 13 this is Houston, do you copy....over....
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20-04-2009, 07:00 PM,
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Peterward3
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
The hills kick in from half way I think...
God Speed EG.
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20-04-2009, 07:08 PM,
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
If any man deserves a decent run it's EG in Boston.
Dig deep mate, bring it on home . . .
[SIZE="1"]ps: on the coffees now. All out of Chianti  [/SIZE]
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20-04-2009, 07:11 PM,
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Nick
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
35km time is 4:20:51
Boston site predicting finish time of 5:14.
Come on fella!
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20-04-2009, 07:53 PM,
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Re-entering Earth's atmosphere . . . another horribly tricky stage. No visual contact, awaiting first crackle from intercom, followers huddled 'round the wireless . . . [SIZE="1"]or in my case iPhone with appalling connection in deepest Italian rural backwater[/SIZE]
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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20-04-2009, 07:58 PM,
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Nick
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
I think EG's having a bit of a battle.
40 km in 5:04:45
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20-04-2009, 08:16 PM,
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Eight weeks ago Boston was the impossible dream.
A finish on 2 legs of any sort would be a triumph unrivalled in these hallowed halls. He'll do it, if he has to cuss, fight and drag himself over that blasted line.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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20-04-2009, 08:22 PM,
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Antonio247
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
5 hours 22 minutes. Well done, Andy! The dream has come true.
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20-04-2009, 08:31 PM,
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Brilliant! Thank you Antonio! Gracias amigo!
Congratulations EG, hope you're all in one piece.
Enjoy the glow.
[SIZE="1"]I can finally stop huddling in the one dark corner of this bloody room where I can get half a bar of reception . . . Mrs S is ready to call the medics . . . [/SIZE]
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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20-04-2009, 09:13 PM,
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Nick
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Spring 09 - the run-up to Boston
Fantastic effort EG.
Well done mate.
True grit!
I had to nip out to pick daughter up from station, missed the most exciting bit.
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