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Impressions and Criticisms of the race for 2005
Click here for full resolution picture of "the cliff" Everyone involved in the race deserves a huge, wet and muddy hug! Steve, lots of people work hard but you have the Lion's share of responsibility and deserve a special thank you. Like maybe being submersed in one of the creek crossings ;-) Special kudos to Cal for his work as well. Handling so much growth year after year is amazing, and as long as people line
up with halfways common sense the numbers should not really matter. I never had a
problem with the flow of people in front of me where I started. Oh sure, my large
rear end which is more suited to football or stump pulling did get in the way of
a few people at a creek crossing or two... Muchas gracias for the guy who gave me
a decent shove in said area to get up a mud bank that was giving me and my shoes
fits. Say, maybe adding chili to the post race food would compliment the yummy donuts
and yogurt... Pretty good since I only paid him $5. Thanks for another great race. This is the second year in a row I've come up from New Mexico to run the race with my brothers, and it's the most fun I've had in 30 years of running races. I especially liked the part where I jumped into the creek expecting it to be a few inches deep, and went in up to my waist in the icy water! My next favorite part was running up the hayfield hill with leaden legs, feeling like I would throw up at any second (I didn't, but it was a close call). P. F. Glad you "had a good time?" back to summary page
I think the article must have had some effect, but there are more runners getting out there all the time. and that;'s a good thing. OK, I know some people are dissin' the Indian a bit, but you know, he is one of the few people dressed appropriately - running through the living history farms and all... so, more power to ya, buddy! Not a plains Native American in November. they would have been dressed much warmer. back to summary page I was climbing one of the hills and one of the camera ladies had to help me up
because the hill was to muddy for me to get to the top of, and my dad registered
my by mistake as a 2 year old when I am really 12! I had fun yesterday! CANT WAIT
TILL NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We've hired the camera lady for next year already. My favorite part of the race was when Jacob Kaemmer got passed in the last 200 meters by Thom Waters. sincerely, FF Coaches get no respect! back to summary page Hey, He missed the "G-string" runner.
Another great race, my daughter and I have been at this since 1989. Everyone is happy and laughing from the start, in the middle and at the end. Where else can you be with so many people, having such a great time on a Saturday morning in November. Nowhere! One question... What is the loinclothe mans story? One comment, you dragon girls are awesome. We can't think of a better way to experience team work than what you girls did. We even saw you walking through the parking lot after the race still connected. Thank you for putting on a great run. AW HOW ELSE CAN HE GET THAT MUCH ATTENTION?
back to summary page This was my first race, and I loved it! The only thing that would've made it better
was some kegs of ice cold beer at the end of the race. I run the Bix every year,
and the party at the end with "adult beverages" Not a possiblity for the management of the Farm. To the woman I punched in the face crossing the first creek: Me too!
back to summary page My favorite costumes were the nearly naked Indian and the beautiful Not me.
I ran with the women's winner (Sara Gall) for the first 3.5 miles. At one point I was right in front of her and I almost fell down. I'm sure I impeded her progress, but instead of getting mad, she sincerely asked if I was alright. Here I am a klutzy dude in the way of someone winning a huge race, and she doesn't get mad. This kind of thing really makes you feel good about the running community, or at least one good role model at the front of the pack. TM Sara is a class individual (like most of the runners). I found a pair of running shorts in the parking lot after the race and would like
to return them to the owner. They have the race number attached: 4175. What can I safely say to this? back to summary page To Whom It May Concern: We'll get you fixed in the results. For those that don't know it, the number tear offs get so muddy that they stick together. Sometimes we don't catch it. As for chips, when so many people lose their shoes, think how many would lose the chips. And the goods ones cost $80 each. And we would have to bill you for losing it. At about three and half miles I was feeling great, and starting to pull away on
the field. All was well until I came to a little fork in the road. I went right and
into a creek that had a sheet of ice covering the water. With recluse abandon I jump
in, and break the ice. I first scrap my right knee and start to fall forward. Next
the ice digs into my right quad, and I feel as if I am going to plunge under. Water
is splashing everywhere. My left arm, shoulder, and chest are frezzing wet. I get
out and have to jump into another creek almost instantly. When the fork came back
I saw that the four guys behind me were now infront of me because they all went left.
I say "boy that was fun," and I look down to see my quad is all bloody
red. I have a rather large black dragon tattoo on the quad, and it looked as if the
dragon was spitting the blood out. Either way I press on and try to hold on and regroup.
I remember passing the groups of people around mile five and hearing the ouches and
ohhs of the spectators noticing my bloody leg. I hold on to my fifth place with my
battle wound. I made sure to show those that beat me that day how lucky the were
to have went left. Could I have won...maybe. This is truly one race were that fastest
out there do not win. There are so many factors that can arise, and you have to be
a man to make it through those woods. Will I be back...yes, because I love this race.
back to summary page Thanks for another great race. As for the clay plate, it is a unique prize, and
useful, too. I thought that you handled the increased numbers of runners marvelously.
Only complaint was the very cold creek! I ran in the race yesterday, and have for several years. It is an awesome race.
I have a couple of complaints, and I am only stating them because I heard several
people complaining about these issues after the race, and if several people complain
then maybe it will change things. First, the awards this year were clay plates? I
think those trophies with tractors on them were way better. Secondly, as in any cross
country race I have ever run in, the teams should be scored by place, not time. Thanks
for your time, I am already looking forward to running this again next year. HHHHmmmmmmmmmmmm
P, I truly am sorry about the discrepancy. We will try to figure
out why it happened. back to summary page
K Actually, that was a non-denominational prayer. My religion is relatively personal to me and I believe in respecting others. Congrats to the 5000+ crazy people who marked there calendars to run in a race where they were wet, cold, muddy and exposed to naked Indian man-butt. This race is a real jewel for Iowa. How about a Spring 2006 race? I'm in. Greg Not a possibility. The farm is coming to life then. But thanks
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