tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post6420128624205756757..comments2023-10-30T02:19:26.396-07:00Comments on A Life on the Run: The FDA White Oak Classic 5 km RunRunner Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059758273238421216noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-63802226248331166452009-05-06T15:31:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:31:00.000-07:00Hi John,
Mysterious 50 gallon drums are never a p...Hi John,<br /><br />Mysterious 50 gallon drums are never a positive at a facility. Throw in that it used to be a Naval Warfare Research Facility and it is quite frightening! <br /><br />But alas these negative thoughts really helped to get (and keep) some pep in my step throughout the race:-)<br /><br />Hi Bobby,<br /><br />It was a real treat to see you on Friday. I never realized you were a co-worker. Your blog alluding to where you work is so mysterious...kind of like the 50 gallon drums at White Oak, so you should fit right in when your group moves!<br /><br />You are right, it is great to get paid to run. Maybe in my next race that involves an application (Badwater comes to mind) I will suggest I am an elite athlete or at least sponsored. I never thought about the fact that we were being paid to run this race, but it is a good point. <br /><br />TammyRunner Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059758273238421216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-70420258088769449012009-05-06T12:45:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:45:00.000-07:00It was great running into you (no pun intended) at...It was great running into you (no pun intended) at a non-VHTRC event! And of course, it's always great to get paid to run! Congrats again on the 3rd place age group finish, and thanks for the kind words in the blog. I had a great time out there, and definitely surprised myself with my 3rd overall finish... but I still prefer using my endurance over my speed!<br /><br />BobbyBobby Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124506401194614439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-33366443435495853642009-05-06T07:41:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:41:00.000-07:00Hi Tammie. I didn't see you at the white oak race...Hi Tammie. I didn't see you at the white oak race, but glad to see that you ran in it. I guess you didn't hang around long before or afterwards out of fear of what was in those "mystery 50 gallon drums". haha. John Lawrence.jlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12618860295546144021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-79294208196797318702009-05-02T17:07:00.000-07:002009-05-02T17:07:00.000-07:00Hi Myriam,
You are super fast! I am glad you hav...Hi Myriam,<br /><br />You are super fast! I am glad you have an appointment with Dr. Owens, he is really good and definitely will appreciate you goal to resume/continue running.<br /><br />Thank you also for the kind words about my mom. With several of my medical officer friends from work and grad school, I am finally able to at least converse with my mom's doctor's.<br /><br />Sadly I am not positive about subscribing but think there is an icon that says: "subscribe to a life on the run". Then it will go to the reader of your preference. <br /><br />Kim,<br /><br />Thanks! After my race I had to resume my work at the FDA. The swine flu has now everyone working super hard. I am keeping my fingers crossed this influenza strain is pretty mild but I do worry about a pandemic at some point. <br /><br />Glaven,<br /><br />Thanks...but I also forgot to mention that this race is held on an old Naval Munitions and Warfare facility (which is now owned by the FDA). This site may or may not have unspent munitions and barrels of mystery 50 gallon drums...nothing gets me going faster than fear, which should also explain my burst of speed:-)<br /><br />My husband works at this facility and so far has survived (although his ability to follow directions such as those I give to help crew for me at ultra's is a bit questionable). <br /><br />My group is scheduled to move to this facility in 2012 (gov't time) which I predict will be 2015, perhaps 2020 or even hopefully NEVER! <br /> <br />TammyRunner Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059758273238421216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-4128142128309489732009-05-02T16:38:00.000-07:002009-05-02T16:38:00.000-07:00Gotta agree with Kim, sister - you were SMOKIN"!
...Gotta agree with Kim, sister - you were SMOKIN"!<br /><br />Congrats on the PR!<br /><br />Distance AND speed? <br /><br />You scare me just a little bit, sister!Glaven Q. Heisenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203230634447543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-46135731843723723332009-05-02T16:26:00.000-07:002009-05-02T16:26:00.000-07:0024.10?? Smokin fast!!!
What on earth did you do wi...24.10?? Smokin fast!!!<br />What on earth did you do with the rest of the day? Congrats on a great time in a real short race!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310860709666039413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-46304272635901032062009-05-02T15:02:00.000-07:002009-05-02T15:02:00.000-07:00BTW I tried to subscribe to your blog (is that the...BTW I tried to subscribe to your blog (is that the same as "blogs you follow"?) and couldn't. I am still blog challenged!A Plain Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741520771592669741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299086143790529567.post-59783676374945379022009-05-02T14:58:00.000-07:002009-05-02T14:58:00.000-07:00WOW 24.10 Great job!!! My average if I train my he...WOW 24.10 Great job!!! My average if I train my heart out is 23.30, I am just not a fast short distance runner. I'm sure you will break 24 soon.<br />So sorry to hear about your mother. How frustrating and difficult it must be for you. Hoepfully something good will happen and her issues will resolve.<br /><br />I am seeing the North Jersey ortho next week...so I am hoping he'll have a clue or at least will care more than my present doc.A Plain Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741520771592669741noreply@blogger.com