Loop 8 started slow with all walking. But I relayed all the comments and well wishes from the blog and it lifted her spirits tremendously Soon she became driven again, with a new goal of finishing under 22 hours.
Around mile 93 she started running, flew down South Turkey Creek, past Aid station #2 and ran much of North Turkey Creek. I stopped to get her soup and had to run as fast as I could for mile to catch up. Unbelievable that anyone can run after 96 miles.
But it was a struggle to the finish, with stomach issues, and shin pain. Alternating power walking and running to the finish.
At the end she cried.
A blog to follow runners as they attempt to run 100 miles. Photos and updates from the 2012 Umstead 100 Endurance run
Wow! Way to go Shannon. Talk about perserverance ans determination, you have that in spades. I hope you recover well and soon. Great job. Jeff Hall
ReplyDeleteAmazing accomplishment Shannon! Congratulations! Anthony thanks for sharing this with us. Being out there to support Shannon and the other runners is a great thing. Hope you both get some well deserved rest today.
ReplyDeleteway to go shannon! really proud. I knew you could do it, but I know how hard it was too. going into the abyss is sometimes scary, but what a rush to make it back out!
ReplyDeletesleep well and sweet dreams :)
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Shannon, way to go! You are an inspiration. Anthony, thank you so much for keeping us updated all day. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Shannon! What a great accomplishment! Way to finish strong! Amazing you could run after 96 miles!!! Rest well, hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteShannon -- congrats! Running the hills on the 8thvlap....wow. You're amazing :)
ReplyDeleteI am in tears as I read this! I am so proud of you Shannon! I know this was the most challenging run ever, but you did it, . . . and in under 22 hours! That is so awesome! Enjoy some much deserved rest. I can't wait to see you and celebrate! Thanks again Anthony for keeping us all informed!
ReplyDeleteShannon,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your courage, endurance, achievement. You did it. I'm proud of you. Now relax, recover, enjoy. You deserve it. I love you.
And, thank you Anthony, for your tremendous support and timnely communications.
She cried? What about you, Anthony? ;-)
ReplyDeleteBig fat congratulations, Shannon! All of my superlatives just don't seem adequate at this time. You're an inspiration.
So, you wanna get together for a run this week?
Congratulations Shannon! That is such an awesome accomplishment, I really can't even imagine it! I hope you recover quickly now and enjoy it for all its worth.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the coverage also Anthony. I live right in Cary and woke up with a start around midnight along with my dogs. I couldn't believe what was happening outside and I really feared for the runners in Umstead. I guess/hope everyone made out OK during the storm?
I cried too. Between that and the fact we all have our toenails, we must be sissies.
ReplyDeleteShannon, you are freaking awesome. Crazy for even starting the 100, but awesome for finishing.
ReplyDelete8 times around Turkey Creek? I shuffled through that once last evening pacing a runner, can't imagine doing that 7 more times... congratulations, you rock! Sorry I missed you, was getting a bit concerned when the thunderstorm came in.
ReplyDeleteSuch a huge accomplishment! So proud of Shannon and all the other 100 mile finishers!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteShannon, what an amazing job you did out there! Thank you for introducing yourself to Owen and myself. You crushed your first 100 miler! Sounds like you over-came some physical set back, puking....shin pain....with some mental tenacity! Congratulations!
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