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LAVS 2018 – 240 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 22, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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WESTBROOK MADE IT! Everyone left, made it.

80 runners total completed the unforgiving 500K. Richard Westbrook finished at around 3:45ish am with a time of 9 days, 20 hours, 3 minutes, and 54 seconds. He was the last to finish and is now the only runner to have finished first and last for Vol State. His finishing quote:

“I’m never doing that again.”

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Richard Westbrook at The Rock with BJ Timoner and Carl Laniak

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Richard Westbrook and Juliet Brundige on their finishing thrones with BJ Timoner in the back

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Carl, Simon, Jan, Juliet, Richard, and Ed

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Carl giving Westbrook his finish awards

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The broken toe post 314 miles

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Broken toe post race, some skin break

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Post 500K

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Post 500K

LAVS 2018 – 228 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 21, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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With the cut-off time quickly approaching at 7:30 am, Westbrook WILL MAKE IT!

He has passed Oprah and is in Kimball at mile 302. He sounds much better now than he has of late. I will be at the finish to congratulate and maybe slap him later, once he has recovered. Right now there are 4 people left on the road. Westbrook is the third one with Juliet Brundige one mile behind him. BJ Timoner has stayed out there to ensure no more falls for Dad. Thank goodness someone is watching him.

Everyone has been AMAZING cheering him on and he really doesn’t even know it! I always tell him though and he appreciates it whether he expresses it or not. A man of few words. Let’s all keep praying for a safe finish for the last 4 competitors and a HUGE congratulations!!!!!!

 

LAVS 2018 – 216 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 21, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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LAST 24 HOURS

Westbrook has gone 276 miles and is over Monteagle. He was hurting badly, trying to make it over that mountain. He called last night, hearing that storms were coming through, to see if he would be able to take a break for his foot and shelter if needed. At the time he was right with Oprah and I don’t think he was planning on a break. I did tell him, per Carl at the race, that he probably could take a 2 hour break if needed and still be on track. He liked that but, being right there, I don’t think he could have…especially now seeing he is behind.

I know the weather last night involved rain and a lot of very consistent heat lightening. I woke up in the night and was amazed at how quickly the lightening was flashing. All I could think was how he might be doing out there on the road. I considered driving out to check on him, maybe encourage him along the way. Any aid from myself would disqualify him, and it may make him feel worse having someone there who can not help.

Again, people all along the route are aware of the race and love to do what they can to help. Pictures from welcoming signs along the route, compliments of John Price:

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LAVS 2018 – 192 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 20, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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With 48 hours remaining, Westbrook has accomplished 252 miles and is past Manchester. One more participant dropped out so that is a total of 34 who have quit.

I received a call from Mom while in class today about Dad. He called her to tell her something rather than her seeing it on facebook or somewhere. His latest news:

He was walking and stepped on something with his injured foot which made him jump. He landed on slick grass with his other foot and ended up falling down a 10 foot embankment. Luckily, BJ Timoner was around and laid on the road to try and pull him up. Since it was at night, EMTs noticed the light from his headlamp go off the road and downhill so they stopped. He said they basically brushed him off and he continued on…

This man! He needs a babysitter out there, lol. Monteagle is coming up and will definitely be murder on his foot! Stay tuned to see how this all turns out. Keep him in your prayers. Not sure if his drive and persistence is a good or bad thing in this case.

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~ Season

LAVS 2018 – 180 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 19, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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With Oprah gaining on him, Westbrook is at mile 238, past Wartrace. 76 miles left! He broke his toe the night before the race. One would think he would not have even started, but if you know him at all, you understand that would be highly unlikely. The picture previously posted of his toe was from the night it happened. He has not taken his shoe off since he began the race. I am sure it looks EXTREMELY bad by now.

More random check-in quotes (no sure who says what):

“Still no phone, doing my thing, expect me to stay in front of the clicking heels unless you here otherwise. Westbrook is a god!” BJ Timoner (I think)

“I just deleted all the German names off my phone. It’s Hans free.”

“LAVS rewards patience. You can go from zero poops in four days to three poops in one day. 😃👏”

Hang in there, everyone, and stay ahead of Oprah! You have come this far, so you can get through the rest!

~ Season

LAVS 2018 – 168 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 19, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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One week behind them and 3 days left to complete the 500K, or 314 miles, to The Rock! 57th out of 59 total, Westbrook remains ahead of Oprah. He remains in pain with a toe that is probably broken since the night before the race began. He said it is impossible to run now with the injury, and is walking to make it to the finish.

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He is at mile 223 in Shelbyville. YAYYYYYY, LESS THAN 100 MILES REMAINING! 28 screwed runners have quit and 33 total have dropped out, throughout the race. He is doing all he can to make it but will need SERIOUS recovery time when it is all over. Considering he maintains a streak of running at least a mile every day, he will not be completely off of his foot to heal. He will ALWAYS get in that mile if he can not do more, no matter, rain, snow, ice, illness, injury, or broken bones.

Wish him luck and pray he makes it safely!

~ Season

LAVS 2018 – 156 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 18, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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6.5 days in, there are 60 unsupported runners left in the race. 29 screwed runners have dropped out. Westbrook is in Wheel at mile 212 and in 58th place. He is tired of hurting and just tired, he says, while at Dairy Queen having an ice cream. He just wants to remain ahead of Oprah and not become a tombstone. Let’s hope not.

More coming tomorrow.

~ Season

LAVS 2018 – 144 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 18, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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This morning, at 0730, it has been 6 full days since the race began. In the scalding heat, 26 runners have quit from the screwed division (6 additional from crewed). Westbrook is  59th out the 62 remaining. He has covered 196 miles and is past Culleoka.

More good quotes:

Tim Hardy stated, “Tried to quit…. Jan wouldn’t let him! Now he’s hanging out with Grim.”

Bo Millwood, “I got chiggers on my feet. So my feet would swell in my shoes and it would scratch them.”

Cathy Downes, “I learned a lot about discomfort, and learned to truly value the ABSENCE of discomfort.”

Let us see where everyone checks in at tonight, after 7:30pm.

~ Season

LAVS 2018 – 132 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 17, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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5 1/2 days into the race 24 screwed runners have quit. It has been record high temperatures this year. 67 are still in the unsupported division of the race with Westbrook in 62nd. He is hoping to finish still as the course grows more difficult and he manages his pain. Currently, 185 miles behind him, he is now past Columbia.

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LAVS 2018 – 120 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 17, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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NUMBER 94 on the map still with 164 miles, Westbrook slept last night and is on the road again today. He planned on sleeping behind a church but then realized they opened the doors for the runners, so he slept comfortably inside. He is in pain but still hanging in there. He is 64th out of 68 screwed competitors. 22 total screwed runners quit.

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A great poem by Shawn Cox Sumner’s daughter that was posted on the Last Annual Vol State facebook page.

Another update after 7:30 pm. Stay with us and pray for all out there on the road.

~ Season

 

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