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Oculus Spirit [91546]
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while we relax or enjoy our Saturday thing, Tiger BABY BULB
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May 11, 2024, 11:44 AM
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is in his 28th straight hour of walking/jogging/running without sitting down longer than 5 minutes if that on the mountainous trails at the Hellbender100 Miler that encompasses the Mt Mitchell National Park and the Black Mountains above Asheville NC.
He and many scores of runners took off from the starting line Friday morn at 4:30am (while most of us were sleeping) and later on Friday afternoon he crossed the eye-pooping view from the Mt Mitchell summit which is the highest altitude east of the Rockies and where chilly temps even in Sept can cause snow to form..
and which is only about 1/4th of the total remaining miles to run since the trails wind downward, outward and back around the mid base of the mountain.
Last year my Son WiLL ran this race while slightly ill with a chest/head cold and then later with stomach cramps due to an incorrect water/electrolyte mixture and barely finished in the allotted time of 40 hours, finishing heroically on sheer guts & determination while vomiting last miles at 39hrs & 45min..
which to his surprise & joy garnered him virtually the exact same prizes as the winner..a custom-made wooden plaque with the metal Hellbender logo, cap, clothing and metal belt buckle!
Oh, look up what a Hellbender is. Shocked me!
Go SON & Go TiGER(s)!
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I saw several Hellbenders yesterday.
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May 11, 2024, 11:57 AM
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Also called a snot otter.
Second largest salamander. Likes to hide under rocks in creaks and streams in mountain areas (including Blue Ridge and WV areas.
I was at The Wilds, an animal reserve center associated with the Columbus Zoo yesterday. They are working with a project to increase the hellbender population and dna quality.
Still looking for an update on Will. Been a few hours.
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Oculus Spirit [91546]
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At 1pm Sat & 30 hrs in our TiGER Runner Baby Bulb is
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May 11, 2024, 1:11 PM
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slowly churning along based on an aerial satellite image view of him..and he shortly will cross over the Blue Ridge Pkwy from McDowell Cty into Yancy Cty headed for Old Knob Ridge Mountains..
b/4 crossing back over Blue Ridge Pkwy towards looong stretch of miles towards Iron Mtn. with Probably 8-9 more hours b/4 finishing.
Go TiGER(s)..Git eR Done!
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Thanks. If my math is right that means...
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May 11, 2024, 1:25 PM
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....he has about 18 miles to go.
Isn't the 40 hour limit over at 8:30 tonight?
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Oculus Spirit [91546]
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Sounds about right bretfsu, 8:30 dusk, so hes doing good.
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May 11, 2024, 1:29 PM
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But, Crossing fingers & toes! LOL~
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Re: I saw several Hellbenders yesterday.
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May 11, 2024, 1:29 PM
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Would love to see one of those in the wild. Great to know they are attempting to boost there populations.
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According to recent update.,..
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May 11, 2024, 1:41 PM
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...16 miles to go, 7 hours to get there.
Let's not cut it as close as last year, OK?
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Oculus Spirit [91546]
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Baby Bulb is 33 hours into race with finish about 15 miles
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May 11, 2024, 1:56 PM
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away which can take 5-7 more hours due to wear, tear, physical pain, temp ranging from 56* to 29* at those altitude of competition, etc.
A test of human endurance especially at age 54 and going against mostly very fit & trained 18-45 year old competitors from all over the world.
Go TiGER WILL..ROCK!!
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Re: Baby Bulb is 33 hours into race with finish about 15 miles
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May 11, 2024, 2:09 PM
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Yeah, I am amazed.
At age 34 I ran a marathon. Was pleased to get in under 4 hours. I've also done quite a bit of hiking on mountain trails (mostly in national parks out west). I have somewhat of a mild understanding of just how difficult what he is doing really is.
I saw the first five guys finished in just over 16 hours. They averaged just over 10 minutes a mile. If I didn't know that was humanly possible, you could never convince me it is.
What your son is doing in his mid fifties is absolutely amazing! The closest thing I have ever done was walk 100 holes of golf in one day, a distance of about 25 miles, to raise money for a HS football team. I was age 59. He's going 4 times as far, over much more difficult terrain, and he's going almost as fast as I did.
Wow!
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Re: while we relax or enjoy our Saturday thing, Tiger BABY BULB
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May 11, 2024, 2:38 PM
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I am just up the road in Boone this weekend celebrating my nieces graduation from App State. I grew up not too far from here and love this area. I still love clemson the most with this area a close second. Dreading packing up and heading home 3.5 hours towards the coast.
Good luck to the jr bulb running through the woods! Those days are long behind me. The only running I do anymore is to the dinner table! 😂
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Re: while we relax or enjoy our Saturday thing, Tiger BABY BULB
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May 11, 2024, 2:47 PM
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I ran that race last year. Was just about two miles from the finish when I slipped on a pile of vomit. Threw out my back and couldn't move. I laid...lay...layed there while other runners jumped over me. I haven't raced since then, before then, or possibly even then.
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Mile 88 with 5 hours to go!
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May 11, 2024, 3:27 PM
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Looking great!
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10 to go. 4.5 hours to get there.
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May 11, 2024, 4:19 PM
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Light the bulb!
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Hope The Baby Bulb is on LED mode rather than Incandescent
May 11, 2024, 5:04 PM
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since it’s gonna be too close for comfort another year!
Did I mention he’s done the Grand Canyon steep descent to the river & across for the renowned “Rim to Rim to Rim” run twice in past several years and this N.C. mountain range should be a whiz but maybe he’s sightseeing a bit since he’s in love with those hills. LOL~
Go TiGER WILL..Kick iT!
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Looks like another nailbiter for sure.
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May 11, 2024, 5:13 PM
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But, looking at the satellite picture looks like he's got a couple of miles of gentle descent ahead of him right now.
I've been to the Grand Canyon. Didn't even hike to the bottom. Did jog down to the plateau and back one morning. I had a student of mine do the rim to rim to rim. Just under 24 hours.
Let's see if I'm right and his pace picks up the next few miles.
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8 miles, 3.5 hrs to go.
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May 11, 2024, 5:15 PM
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We need everybody on their feet cheering and screaming for the Jr. Bulb.
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7 miles to go. 3 to get there.
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May 11, 2024, 5:43 PM
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Let's go, LB! Let's go, LB!
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1, 2, 3, 4 in Cadence Count for Tiger Baby Bulb WILL!
May 11, 2024, 5:45 PM
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Been out 37+ hours with no real rest or sleep and know he’s beat after 90+ mountainous miles including crossing creeks & streams and temps below 39* at night..
but he’ll give it his best Clemson Tiger effort, like last year, and gut er done bretfsu.
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Time for the Marathoner's Prayer.
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May 11, 2024, 6:08 PM
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Lord, you pick 'em up and I'll put 'em down.
5.5 to go. 2.5 to get there.
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Needs 25 minutes per mile.
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May 11, 2024, 6:22 PM
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We...
We believe...
We believe that...
We believe that he...
We believe that he can do it!
We believe that he can do it!
We believe that he can do it!
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With only 2 hrs remaining Really beginning to think hes in a physical
May 11, 2024, 6:32 PM
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or time situation since just too far back (if current position sighting on gps is correct) to kick out the needed distance to get under the 40 hr cutoff..
but last year he was in about same situation and made it with about 15minutes to spare!
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I'm trying to be optimistic.
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May 11, 2024, 6:34 PM
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But, I agree with your assessment. Looks like he's down by 10 starting the 4th quarter.
On the other hand, I don't know what the rest of the course looks like. I'm just going by the satellite view on the tracking page.
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I;m hoping the gps fix is wrong.
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May 11, 2024, 6:39 PM
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It says, "Poor location fix."
Backl a couple of miles ago when his fix was good he was ahead of #162. (Passed him before the last check point.) Now it says he's behind 162.
Hoping when they get a good gps fix he'll be back ahead.
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And, they just did!
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May 11, 2024, 6:40 PM
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Got a good fix on him. He's ahead of 162. Just over 4 miles to go with 2 hours to go.
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I'm looking at the satellite picture of the course.
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May 11, 2024, 6:43 PM
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Looks like mile 96-97 is gentle downhill (as gentle as a mountain trail can be) and the rest os relatively flat.
I'm getting optimistic!
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Bill, I've got a 7:30 dinner reservation.
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May 11, 2024, 6:54 PM
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Wife and I are on vacation.
I'll be eating dinner with her, but I will definitely have my phone on and watching the tracking. I think he's gonna make it.
We're cheering!
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brettfsu..checked his present time #s today vs 2023
May 11, 2024, 7:23 PM
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and he’s running 20-25 minutes better, even at aid station at Jasset Creek he’s doing better by 24 minutes..
so believe the gps showing him on the map may be off, hopefully, and he’s coming down the finish in time to qualify under 40 hrs.
Enjoy your dinner out with your bride, say hi and thank her for putting uP with us!!
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Yep he is Mr Nole and about 15+ minutes faster than 23.
May 11, 2024, 7:54 PM
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Not bad after he flew to Auburn Calif 2 weeks ago and ran in a 62 miler in terrain looking like Switzerland & Colorado mountains combined and only decided 6 days ago to enter this race again.
Proud of him and appreciate you too Sir for your 2nd year of interest & sweating it out with me.
Go Noles, Go Tigers & Way To Go Baby Bulb WILL~
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Re: Yep he is Mr Nole and about 15+ minutes faster than 23.
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May 11, 2024, 8:00 PM
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He’s in the final mile. Posting is about a 6 minute lag as 162 finished 10 minutes ago and is still on the board.
Way to go bulb jr get that Buckle!
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Re: Yep he is Mr Nole and about 15+ minutes faster than 23.
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May 11, 2024, 8:07 PM
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Says finished now 39:28:58!
Awesome
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Re: 39:28:58
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May 11, 2024, 8:14 PM
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About 14+ minutes faster than ‘23 and especially good since he was in a 62 miler 2 weeks ago in Auburn California and with all the flying, getting hotel, renting car, driving to location, meetings and repeating that..and only decided to run this race 6 days ago and even had to get several buddies to go with him to help with supply car, pace him & etc.
Congrats SON!
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