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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 – 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 – 108 HOUR UPDATE

Posted: July 16, 2018 by smrtnsasy in Race Reports
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1 more screwed runner dropped out, 69 left for now. Richard is 48th place with 164 miles in Hampshire.

Some check-in quotes from the runners. Out of the many, these are my favorite:

“I’m really ok , just leave me in the street, I’m really all good, I just can’t get up, I’m almost all good.”

“So many cemeteries on this stretch. Must resist joining the dead!”

“Lost my underwear.”

“Met an older couple that had celebrated their 60th birthday back in March… They asked all about what we were doing. As they were leaving, and he made the comment after looking back-and-forth between my wife and I… I guarantee that you’re going to lose more weight then she will! LOL”

“I’m 1/3 done!…Wait, I’m only 1/3 done?!”

“Fat Man’s declined my credit card. Really? Fat Man’s?”

“Slept in a Walmart parking lot. Officially part of the “people of Walmart”. I’m making my family proud.”

Keep it up everyone. I am sure the crazy is settling in now, if it didn’t before. Run through it and make it to the rock!

~ Season