Green Hornets Reach The Beach, Part Three

Final thoughts from the captain

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:00:21 -0400

The 2007 Green Hornets went above and beyond this season and cut a minute off of the team’s average minute per mile pace. We ended up placing 139th out of the 350 teams and came in 42 out of 154 teams in our category. This is about 100 places higher than the last 2 years. What a great race we had!

Thanks again to all our loyal fans who stayed up all hours of the night tracking our progress and to those who braved the elements to see us at the finish line. The support from home really does help push the 12 of us along the 200+ miles we have to go.

This truly was a special year. Running for someone we were all truly blessed to know and love was real motivation. Eric was right. God has blessed us all with something special. Not only our friendships and the long lasting connection we all have, but also our physical ability to complete a race like this. You won’t see a Hornet complaining about how they feel when they are running at 3 am or in the middle of a rain storm or with only one hour of sleep. Every ache and pain we endure reminds us of what God has given us and just how blessed we are to take every single step we do.

Thank you again to everyone.

Eric's comment to the Team

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:42:17 -0400

Dear Hornets…At 5:30am Sat. Morning I would have been happier looking for a paper clip in a TA 30 portapotty at 4:00pm on Saturday. About 1 mile into my final 8 it was foggy and I could see my breath, at 4 miles in i passed a “tractor pull stadium” and a store called McKenna Flutes! Shortly after 4.5miles (Where I should have been done.) I had 3.5 in front of me and
22.4 miles behind me. Everything hurt…yet I was smiling and laughing (and singing Livin on a Prayer in my head) because this was one awesome experience. To think that there were teams of 12 who “didn’t really know” each other and the hornets were all marryin each other at the finish! We are all truly blessed by this bond of friendship. So many people go through life and look around and realize that they’ve lost touch with their close friends. Reach The Beach is more than a running race…its a showcase of our friendship and a symbol of how God has blessed us all with such a special gift. Love you guys and girls.

Great work. 2008 will be a medal finish.

Van 2 brings it home

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:55:06 -0400

Van 2 pushed on with all they had to bring the Hornets to the beach.

Bobby (2.5) 15.33
Leah (6.8) 101.32
Mike (4.0) 34.40
Amy (4.0) 35.43
Terri (3.0) 21.23
Tina (4.3) 36.13

Amy's In.

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:12:18 -0400

With Amy’s successful completion, there are just two runners left: Theresa (3mi) and Chrissy (4.3).

Battery dying, we’re out of here.

Smile Like You Mean It.

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:58:03 -0400

Smile Like You Mean It.

Good Morning from Van Two

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:56:30 -0400

Recap of last night’s legs:

Bobby: 7.2 56:08
Leah: 4.5 37:50
Mike 7.1 58:50
Amy 5.4 49:42
Teri 6.2 48:40
Chrissy 6.9 1:04:06

Recap of last night’s sleeping arrangements:

5 Hornets packed into the van. Rain, heavy at times. Mike found a spot under an awning for some sleep in a bag. On the concrete.

It’s just shy of 10:00 a.m. and Van Two is trying to shake the cobwebs and preparing to bring it to the beach.

This Morning's Comments

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:52:36 -0400

Name: Mary Lange

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â Hi Amy,
I have been thinking of you. Just took a warm shower ! I know you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to hear from you !
Mary

Name: Luke & Elizabeth Lange

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Â Hi Daddy Eric,
I bet you are the fastest runner ever, just like our friend Jack. Run hard. Can't wait to see you at storyland.
Love
Luke & Elizabeth

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â Hi Amy
My mom just showed me your picture on the computer. I was trying to push all of the buttons. Looks like you found a buddy to do poopies in the woods with . My mommy said if that were her she would try to hold it. But then you would probably get a tummy ache. I don't quite understand. I can't wait for next week.
Love
Elizabeth

Name: Mallory

Select your favorite Hornet: El Captitan

Comments:
Cape Cod is raining. Hope you had a good run and are sleeping in a bed by now!! Love you. xoxox

Name: Mallory

Select your favorite Hornet: Mike

Comments:
Daddy,
Go, Daddy, go ! Stay dry !! See you soon !

Love Mal xoxo

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: Enos

Comments:
Love the Fu Man Chu !
You don't look like you work at Norfolk…Keep up the great work! Stay dry and have fun ! Get some sleep!

Name: Cam

Select your favorite Hornet: Terri

Comments:
Â Hopefully the rain was fun, Auntie T!! Just like Momma and you used to play in it all the time!! I can't wait to see my new shirt!

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: El Captitan

Comments:
What is up with the "No Access" to the bathrooms??? My heart goes out to ALL the girls! Stay safe! Bet your time is good !!

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: Mike

Comments:
Bet I'll see you on the couch on Sunday!! Heard a "little someone doesn't like the mustache" but we're still rooting for you! Hope you're getting some sleep by now.Everyone on the Cape thanks you for your efforts!

Name: Dick Morin

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â Can't beleive you were out there at 3:00 AM…hope all is well….running in the rain can be tough…hopefully no blisters…it's just past 7:00 and things are still quiet here..good luck the rest of the way

Name: JenLenny

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â Amy, so proud of you - running in the rain in the middle of the night! You guys are doing great!

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: Tina

Comments:
Go girl !! I can't imagine what the rain does to a woman running??? Hope you took the next three days off to catch up on sleep!

Congratulations !!

Name: Cape Cod

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
We hope everyone had a safe and successful run !! Thanks to everyone for all their efforts!!

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

Name: JoJo

Select your favorite Hornet: Terri

Comments:
Â I've been thinking of you and the rest of those pesky hornets all night long! I'm so proud of all of you. I dreaded hearing the rain, and usually it relaxes me! How's the cough? Sean and I will be there in Hampton Beach. Can't wait to see you all, because I do love you all, but must say I'm partial to TC- Get that Eric, TC. I never say that I took good care of Sarah, she seemed lost without you guys. I know where her heart is! See you soon! Do great on your last leg, Theresa. Love, Momma

Name: Mimi

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â I'm so proud of you running in the dark like a big girl. Are you very very stinky? I'll have a hose and a garbage bag ready for the yukky clothes when you get home tonight. Can't wait to see you and Eric. What an adventure! Good luck with your final legs. Maggie says hi, or at least I think that's what she said.

Name: Jack Cardin

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Â Dear Dad, How is the race going? Are you still having fun? I hope you run real fast and win. Have lots of fun sleeping at the beach.
Bye and I love you mommy and daddy

Name: Beep

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â I just came back from my run and, while running, I realized that you had a pretty outstanding leg!!! Doing the 5 miles at 2:00 AM, especially considering your body clock, at a 9 1/2 minute per mile pace is impressive..especially in the dark and maybe rainy conditions…things are well here….see you soon

Name: Sarah

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Hey Hornets! How's the rain? I have one hour before I head up to Hampton. Mike, it was weird waking up in the middle of the night and see Bridge, not you. She kept your side of the bed warm!! Congrats to all of you once again!! MISS YOU

Name: Ma Pina

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â Congrats on the 3:00 AM run, I knew you could do it…hugs

Name: Mimi

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Â Good Morning Eric, except for the actual running, I think Reach the Beach looks like a blast! That and the no showers and sleeping on the floor. You're doing great, and zero looks like she's doing a great job. See you tonight!

Name: Saturday SCPT Crew

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Â Whatever Doesn't kill you can only make you stronger! Run wicked haad and wicked fah so you can watch the game today!

Name: Peter and Monica

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Great going, guys!!! We look forward to hearing all the reports about the finish. Have a super afternoon!

Name: Diane Stokes

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Â Eric and Amy, just wanted you to know I am thinking about you guys! Awesome job so far!!! Sorry about the rain :-(
Diane

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:08:11 -0400

Pete, Eric and Enos are all done running. And rubbing it in Jeremy’s and my face. Chad is 15 minutes into his 4.8 last leg. We’re closing in on the end of van one’s voyage and we couldn’t be happier about it. With no long legs remaining from our van it won’t be too long until we pass off to Van 2 for the final 6 legs.

Darkness begins to fade - Hornet victory brings light to the...

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:12:30 -0400

Darkness begins to fade - Hornet victory brings light to the world.

Van 1 has arisen

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:20:06 -0400

They have risen indeed. We’ve begun our third legs, Pete is out on the course for a 9.1. Cardin is on deck with an 8.0, Enos has an 8.6, Chad a 4.8, Jeremy a 4.8, and Drew a 3.4. Its 5:18 am. Chrissy came in, bringing us to the 2/3 mark in the race just after 5 am. Great work van 2, we’ll see you in Hampton.

Amy Cardin Arrives

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:17:47 -0400

3:16 a.m.

Distance: 5.4 miles.
Time: 49:42

Photo

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:15:14 -0400

Comments: Posted 3:00am

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:03:08 -0400

Name: Peter and Monica

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Â Love the blog and the great photos! Keep up the great work and trust the night running will go well. God bless!

Name: Dana

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
I bet you wish you had my bikini to wear like old times if the rain is coming!I will put it on now and run around the neighborhood in support of your hard work.

Name: Dana

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
So proud of you Kitty! Have you pooped in the woods yet?

Name: Patio

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Eric,I bet you look hot with your head lamp on. heehee

Name: Dana

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Â During your last long run, think of what the woman on the horse said to you on Nantucket when you ran past her. Giddeeeeuppp

Name: Dana

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Eric and Amy…or really just ERic…Don't you wish the vans were driving along Route 84?

Name: Sarah

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Hey guys! Its 11:00 and I am so jealous I am not in one of those smelly vans. You just don't realize what you're missing when you are not an official GREENHORNETS! I am so proud of all of you! You are a strong team and working together so well. No other team can say that they are with eleven of their friends/family. Again, MIDDLEBORO shines all the through the finish line. I wish you all a well rested night/morning. I can't wait to see all of you tomorrow. I will be the one in the black hornet shirt at the finish line! :) LOVE YOU ALL!! and WISH I WAS THERE WITH ALL OF YOU!!

Van 2 Runs Through the Night With Might

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:59:12 -0400

Bobby: 7.2; 56:08
Leah: 4.5; 37:50
Mike: 7.1; 58:50
Amy: At 4.1 Miles (of 5.4) and going strong
T.C.: On deck
Chrissy: Double-deck

Weather: Light rain, 49ºF.

New Hampshire Technical College, 9:41 pm. In another 2...

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:41:27 -0400

New Hampshire Technical College, 9:41 pm. In another 2 hours, it will be completely full.

Waiting

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:40:11 -0400

Van One is chugging along, breaking land-speed records, and we’re waiting for them to arrive. I can’t sleep. Bobby is grabbing some Z’s in the hallway at the College. This is an interesting spot. The hallways are full of people trying to grab an hour or two of rest before starting up the next round of legs. The bathrooms are locked and labeled “out of order.” The internet is fast and the electricity is free.

It’s only just beginning to fill up. New runners walk in every few minutes, walk up to the bathroom door, see it’s not available, and turn their attention to quietly finding a spot to relax. Cell phones beep occasionally with text message-updates from teammates on the road. I can’t sleep. Partially because I’m sitting under a bright light, partially because I just crushed an iced coffee, and partially because I want to see how tired I can look tomorrow.

I’m dreading the rain and the misery that comes with running in the pitch black in the middle of the night whilst soaking wet. I know it’s coming, and the discomfort is inevitable. Yet somehow, I’m holding on to hope that I can squeeze my run in before it starts. I have 7.1 miles ahead of me, which is a lot for a guy who hasn’t trained enough. I have a feeling that it will take a miracle for me to pull of any kind of respectable time, but I guess you never know.

/mm/

Comments

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:20:56 -0400

Looks like our fans are checking in one last time before bed…

Name: dad enos

Select your favorite Hornet: Pete

Comments:
hey pete been trying to locate the great COBIE but no luck guess i"ll just pour'm down kick *** all of you Â

Name: Jen Lenny

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â Just remember "If you can do this, you can do anything!"

Name: Jen Lenny

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Â I was going to tell you to talk to Amy about the mustache….it was getting a little embarrassing.

Name: Murph

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
RTB haiku

Muscles are achy,
"Remind me why we do this,"
In memory of.
\

Name: Sebastian

Select your favorite Hornet: El Captitan

Comments:
arf arf arf

Name: luna

Select your favorite Hornet: Mike

Comments:
bow wow wow

Name: I Love the Yankees and the Red Sox

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Â Run Forrest Run! Ya'll are my heros. Keep up the good work. I'll be making a dent in my couch and cheering on my YankSox. :-)

Name: Jack Cardin

Select your favorite Hornet: Select Your Favorite Hornet!

Comments:
Â To Eric & Amy:
I hope you have a good race and run very fast…fast enough that you might win.
I had a nice dinner with Beep and now we're having fun building 2 models..an airplane and a locomotive train.
Bye and I love you
Mimi says "hi" too

Name: Peggy

Select your favorite Hornet: Select Your Favorite Hornet!

Comments:
Hi guys. Your times look great. GO HORNETS! BUZZZZZZ………..

Name: Ma Pina

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
You guys are awesome, I am really proud of all of you…hugs to everyone

Name: Peggy

Select your favorite Hornet: Robby

Comments:
Hey Bobby - got a new nickkname for you - speedy!!! You'll make your runners at CHS proud

Name: Ma Pina

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
Congrats on finishing your second leg of the race…keep it up buddy..hugs

Name: Ma Pina

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Good job in conquering those hills

Name: JenLenny

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
Â and Eric. Going to bed now - we'll check on you in the morning. Amy - I'll make up for your lost sleep. Happy trails!

Name: Erica

Select your favorite Hornet: Chad

Comments:
Bob, Lola, Luke, Sam and I will be making the trek to Hampton Beach tomorrow. We can't wait to see you all. Enjoy your night running. Keep the updates and pictures rolling!

Van 1 update

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:16:31 -0400

Van 1 is now halfway through their second set of legs. As mentioned before Pete ran a 25:40-3.8, Cards ran a 7.7 in 105:25 and Enos just came in at 105:45 on an 8.2. Chad just hit the course on a 6.4. Cadillac Walt and I wait in the wings for our second legs. And rumor has it the Sox are 5-1.

-DM

There is still the occasional opportunity for creature...

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:14:27 -0400

There is still the occasional opportunity for creature comforts.

Docked

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:04:42 -0400

Van 2 is docked at NH Tech College, resting up for a few hours. Looks like rain is in the in the forecast beginning at about 3am or so. Things are about to get soggy. In the van sleeping: Chrissy, Leah, Amy, TC. Bobby is usin’ up his minutes talking to his baby’s mama. Mike’s headed off for a rest on the lawn.