Hey Peeps!
I’m unwinding in Bend before re-booting for the summer season in Europe and wanted to express a HUGE thank you, to you, the reader/commenter. The number of positive and encouraging messages I got via AskLauren, Facebook and Twitter before and after the race on Friday was overwhelming. In the next few days, I’ve heard that the televised races will be available for online viewing (finally!) so I’ll post an update when that happens.
Bend provides healing powers for me, which I desperately need right now. I’ve learned that while a 600 meter sprint may be effective in winning races, it is also very effective for achieving record levels of post-race discomfort. I’m pretty sure my kidney fell out with 100 to go, leaving me with horrible side/back pain, I bruised a few ribs from breathing so hard, and don’t even get me started on muscle soreness.
An excruciatingly painful 600 meter kick also creates opportunities for interesting photo finishes. I would like to open up the gates for what it looks like I’m doing in this photo, since it certainly doesn’t look like I’m enjoying a victory. All amusing comments are welcome.
To start it off:
Lauren’s photo finish looks like she is…
Photo Courtesy of Kirby Lee.
Singing Figaro figaro figaro!
. . . feeling a little verklempt.
…about to sneeze a prayer of gratitude for a really good pizza?
I dunno, I’m still in shock about the concept of bruised ribs from a race effort. Will have to remember that next time I’m feeling like DOMS makes me in any way badass. Wish you a speedy recovery and a few good nights’ sleep! Thanks for the post!
….choking on the fart left at the finish line by the camera man.
We love you Lauren, congrats!
Gorgeous
!!!!
A happy winner!
Someone is controlling Lauren’s hands…they’re attempting to strangle her!!!!
Looks like an expression of relief and joy all at the same time. Funny how we sometimes make the strangest faces in victory. OSOM job Lauren!! Enjoy the recovery : )
It looks like you’re hugging your own aura… in a very forceful way, as if to prevent it from leaving you for the stress you just put it through.
..having a hot flash
…doing interpretive dance.
-or-
…hugging imaginary running god
-or-
…experiencing The Rapture
It ain’t over ’til the skinny lady sings!
Tito, get me a tissue.
Trying to count “hot like 16” but you are so tired, you can only get to 10.
oh man, I’m dying over some of these! you guys are hilarious! so far my favorite is experiencing the rapture. 🙂
already contemplating how many times she can say “balls” in the post race interview! Great race!! Keep running strong.
I guess I am the only poor sap who loved the emotion of that moment and has nothing ridiculous to say. I’ll tell ya though, I laughed out loud at the other comments: Kurt, Brett, Blake, Tom – I am looking at you guys. Haha, that was fun.
Okay, well good luck to Lauren at Pre’s. We think you’re great no matter what.
I think you were trying to get that crazy porcupine off of your back! It’s no wonder you were so sore after the race!
“That was just Quills! All that was, was Quills!”
You’re the best Lauren! Love the website!