Comments on: Thanks to the Crew

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:20:44 +0000

Lefty–I should definitely be the one writing this! Since you beat me to it, I’ll have to find another creative way to show my appreciation! Di was amazing at Curly’s (all while somehow womanhandling two dalmations) and has been incredibly supportive all season (especially since she is no fonder of early mornings than I am). She also made me a very lively dance mix playlist that really fueled those last 10 miles (and kept me alert with the questionable lyrics!) As Bimble said, it does feel both wonderful and humbling to be receving such support, when sometimes you’re too tired to even do much chatting during those few minutes. Many,
many thanks and I hope to return the favor to Di and other Bimblers.

By: douger

douger — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:15:14 +0000

It is such a joy to come out of the woods after a long uphill and find someone cheering for you!!! Dianna definately assisted my day at Curly’s and helped me make the race a success. Thanks

By: Catamount

Catamount — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:13:16 +0000

Lefty, thanks for this fantastic addition to your report! Diana was indeed very generous at Curly’s, to Nadia, but to you and me as well. She always asked me if there was anything I needed, and was always cheering with real spirit at every aid station. It was great to see Nadia get such strong support and it gave me a motivational boost as well. She even willingly took my sweat-drenched visor (yuck!) at one of the early aid stations. THANKS, DIANA!

By: Mr Bimble

Mr Bimble — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:47:15 +0000

You are right on the mark Lefty. I’ve been fortunate to be crewed on numerous times at races and the prospect of coming into an aid station after several hours alone on the trails, to see friendly face makes a huge difference. It is easy though to feel some guilt to arrive, grab a drink, bottle refill, a few snacks and then leave, all within a few minutes when you know your crew has been waiting for hours for you to arrive. The weekend after Wasatch it was my turn to be on the other side to crew at Iroquois. As a crew you may not be running miles but at the end of the day you are still quite tired. However, the fun is in helping your runner and knowing what it is like does makes you appreciate being on the receiving end even more.