• Post Type: Backblast
  • When: 02/26/2022
  • AO: CSAUP
  • QIC: Flintstone
  • FNG's:
  • PAX: Go Greene Go, Latte, EZ Rider (R), BOS (R), Gavel

6 PAX descended on Lake Murray for some relay miles, in the Dam to Dam Relay.  Here’s the highlights:

Team Name:

  • Burly Sebastians

Team Roster:

  • Go Greene Go (F3 Shelby) – Got us out to a fast start, as he was the first runner from our heat to reach Exchange Zone #2.  GGG scoffed at all the newfangled gadgetry, conquering his legs and the weekend with no watch and a flip phone.  His group texts showed his perseverance to finishing a task using only T9.
  • Latte (F3 Shelby) (R) – The captain of our ship, and the only rookie on the team.  Latte’s van got the job done.  With over 250,000 miles, that sucker had seen a lot, but it hadn’t chauffeured a relay team through the back roads of South Carolina, and it got stamped with it’s very own F3 sticker for its efforts.  Latte’s legs were strong too, coming in under his predicted times and running farther than he ever had in one day before.
  • EZ Rider – Part of the Respect Twin Towers that anchored the Burly Sebastians, EZ just crushed the first of three 7+mile legs on the course. With 12+ miles in 2 legs, EZ stepped up his training and his game on race day.  No quit in EZ.
  • Flintstone (Q) – The guy who pulled the team together, Flintstone made sure that 6 guys made it to the start line (even though there were only 4 at the start).  He also had a streak of trying to drop one in the stalls at 3 Exchange Zones in a row.  Probably hit up 90% of the restrooms on the course.  Ran a 7+ mile leg, too.  Caught by Sargento.
  • BOS – The second of two Respect Twin Towers, BOS finished with the most miles on the course.  Ran strong and fast, like the competitor he is, and found whatever was left and emptied the tank when it got tough.  A pro.
  • Gavel – The most clutch member of the team.  Gavel was a late addition to the team, and the pilot of our second ship.  Stepped in when needed and crushed his runs.  Got the Glory Leg for his efforts.  Accelerating.

Results:

  • Total Time:  9:21:33
  • Place: 56 of 102
  • Team Average Pace: 8:51
  • Beat predicted time by 10 minutes

Moleskin:

  • What a great day for racing.  The weather couldn’t have been better, and it was a Saturday in February.  Plenty of sun and plenty warm.  The legs were well designed.  The Exchange Zones were all churches, but the people and facilities were nice.  The burgers and doughnuts at the finish line were top notch.  The view at the end also couldn’t be beat.  It’s really a well run race and a great experience.
  • That said, there’s always still meat left on the bone, and always a reason to get out and do it again.  Lookin forward to the next one.

Thanks to all who took part and all who supported us running with us in training and throwing some encouragement our way.

Yabba Dabba Doo