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John Gonzalez's avatar

Actually running the race will be hard enough but I am blown away by the mental calculus you have to do (re: gels, drinks, uphill and downhill pace, crew prep, etc, etc). Super excited for you. Can't wait to hear how it goes.

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Paul Flannery's avatar

Yeah, wow. I just realized how much there actually is to remember. I do like that part because it keeps you dialed in on the race so you're not worrying about how much farther you have to go or how much your quads hate you. The pacing breakdowns are a total breakthrough for me. Totally changed my approach.

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John Gonzalez's avatar

also I was gonna let the opening "gosh" slide until you followed it up with a quick "eff it"...

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Paul Flannery's avatar

Every first draft has a half dozen curse words in it if that makes you feel better.

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John Gonzalez's avatar

it does yes

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Tracey's avatar

I knew it! And I appreciate it.

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Hoon's avatar

have fun at the race!

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Paul Flannery's avatar

That's the idea, right? Thanks, Hoon.

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Tracey's avatar

Paul, you are going to absolutely crush this. You've prepared. You know what to do. And it's the most perfect time of year. We all know that you'll do the damn thing and we're all behind you.

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Paul Flannery's avatar

Humbled by the love and support from this group. I'm gonna go run for 9 hours in the Vermont countryside. How awesome is that?

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Tracey's avatar

It's the MOST awesome and you're going to love every second of it and all of us will be the push you need when you need it.

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