tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900874130849476432.post3783763733591206604..comments2021-01-10T03:50:37.206-06:00Comments on BCRR BIRDfeed: Wallowing, But Not in the MireKathi Mahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670619919766118442noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900874130849476432.post-77290443714785147702009-02-09T11:24:00.000-06:002009-02-09T11:24:00.000-06:00Bob,I agree with your comments about Buffalo Wallo...Bob,<BR/>I agree with your comments about Buffalo Wallow. It is a rather unique opportunity for a "grown up" runner to race cross-country in Houston. While the field is not large it is very deep in most age categories. This was truly the case in my age group. I had some problems with asthma on the course, so my time wasn't all that I had hoped and dreamed it would be. I finished 7th and last in my age group, but I wouldn't have been able to go up more than one or two slots even if I had the run of my life!! <BR/><BR/>In general, the Houston Harriers do a great job in organizing the race. There were some problems with the results, some people missing or in the wrong category. Can't figure out why there were 2 sets of M50-54 awards. The last two years, the heats have been separated into Masters and Open. Since most of our runners are Masters, I prefer having separate male and female heats. That way more people can watch and cheer for each other. <BR/><BR/>Finally- thanks Tornados for sharing your beverages with us!! <BR/><BR/>K. MahonKathi Mahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670619919766118442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900874130849476432.post-68607758087636560512009-02-09T10:09:00.000-06:002009-02-09T10:09:00.000-06:00My experience at the Buffalo Wallow was both very ...My experience at the Buffalo Wallow was both very different and very similar to Bob's.<BR/><BR/>Rather than reminiscing, I was thinking about my first ever cross country race (I managed to stay upright before, during and after the race) and my first competition as a member of BCRR.<BR/><BR/>Similar to Bob, I was quite surprised to hear that I finished third in the 50 - 54 age group. Instant replay shows I actally finished 8th, just behind Bob.<BR/><BR/>I have initiated the process to repatriate my medal, but it is long and complex and may take years. :)<BR/><BR/>In the meantime I think I'll have some of whatever the announcer had on his cornflakes that morning!<BR/><BR/>See ya on the trail.<BR/><BR/>Dave PiperDave Piperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960134356146450052noreply@blogger.com