2016 Hinson 24 84.168m (56 laps) 8th place/323
2017 Hinson 24 79.6696m (53 laps)17th place/328
2018 Hinson 24 55.6184m (37 laps)55th place/382
2020-2021 Hinson24 63.1344m (42 laps)68th/334
2022 Hinson24 66.1408m (44 Laps) 29th/387/500
Kyle reported, "I just scored 5-8 foot waves off a reef in Dominican Republic" "Ripped off a metal roof then put a new one on" "Been pouring concrete a couple of days" "No running just surfing last 5 days" "I'll quote on earlier text 'we've still got time'" "I do need a good PT"
We all shared our excitement about hanging out again. As you can imagine, the memories together and the ones to be made are priceless. This race is just a way to get us together for an epic reunion.
March 6th Update
I decided to text Choo, Sean, David, Blake, Rosey and Brian so far to see if anyone wants to join in the fun... Rosey is getting married in Duck NC near that time so it's a no go for her. We shall see about the others...
March 10th Update
Tony was the first one to chime in and actually did so a day early on the 9th! He finished what he reported to be a recovery week with a 10k in the rain. "felt older this week with lower mileage than the previous" "Hamstring is tight but hasn't gotten worse" He hasn't been able to get PT as his PT is out with a shoulder injury. He is planning to get an alternate and get new shoes.
Kyle just got back from the Dominican Republic. "Did mile & half on treadmill after hitting arms & back" "I desperately need new shoes!" "Been running the last year in Mizuno Wave Horizons:
Rick: as of the 9th he had "86 miles on bike trainer" "13 miles walked briskly" "Don't tell the Dr, did a 2 min run, 3 min walk for 12.34 miles this am" "elbow getting better but needs more time" "job search/networking" "picking up a little steam"
I told the guys I had invited some others but no confirmations yet. My left knee is feeling much better but now my right knee is swollen most of the week after my relatively strong 10k and 1m walk. Kicking at karate probably didn't help. I'm lifting well though and got a personal record at home with a 117.5lb strict curls which was higher than the 114 and change state record I set at the last competition. My year to date resistance training is now at 750,397.9 lbs but sadly my aerobic mileage is only at 35.58 miles. I'm frustrated but still hopeful. Arghhhh.
March 17th Update
Tony: "Scored 30 miles this week" as he showed a pic of a purple toe after a furniture battle... He has an appointment set for an ortho doc April 2nd. He thinks he may have a fracture bleh! I told him and the group that purple toes and losing toe nails in ultras were badges of honor... versus furniture not so much and instead simply sucks!
Rick: He shared losing some training time due to dental work but he managed, "30 miles running with 16 coming today"
Tim: I chimed in to say "I suck" "right knee intermittently swelling up" "Frustrated but hopeful since I still can 'run' on it" I now have a total for the year of just 42.91m and a lifting total of 833,112.9lbs
Kyle: He basically laughed at himself while sharing that he ran for 3 days of 1.8, 1.2 and 1.5. "no waves ridden - flat" "drove 642 miles" "I start PT this afternoon and hopefully get stronger and come back healthy" In true Sully form he then shared "I left a purple toenail I pulled off on Rick's pillow today next to his face while he was sleeping"
Everyone laughed as Kyle reminded us of some old days goofing off as I shared, "good news is we are making new memories" and Kyle stating, "ever onward".
Let's Go!
March 18th
I had to wish Rich, my usual partner in crime with running as well as martial arts, a happy 50th welcoming into the cool kids club! He shared that he's in for Hinson24 too with a plan for 70 miles!!! I shared my goal of beating by 84+ record but that I wanted to at least get that 100k medal. Rich then replied, "I guess I better start running to get ready for September". After sharing my ongoing knee issues he admitted that, "That sucks. I'm going to an acupuncturist on Tuesdays and the chiropractor on Thursdays" "Embrace the SUCK right??" I then added, "You're now an expert of being comfortable with being uncomfortable" with him replying, "No doubt. Take care of those knees so we can get PRs at Hinson" We ended with me replying, "For sure! Let's go!"