Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Hover and then - BAM!


That's my new race strategy. Courtesy of Piper at 11:30 last night. He hovers by the bed, waiting for Chris or me to go to the bathroom and then BAM - he's up and in your spot before you can say Bob's your uncle. Very effective.

Need a race strategy? Get a dog. I'm listening to mine. I'm going to hang on the heels of other racers this summer and then BAM, pass 'em at the water stop or porta-potties. Ha, victory is in the bag.

OK, so the name may need work... what about Lurk before you leap?

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think that sounds like a good strategy. I also like the lurk before you leap name. It's a good one.

jwm said...

Yes, good strategy. Provided you're doing long enough races that the front folks are hitting said porta-thingy..

Also, just shorten up the name to "BAM!" That way if they don't go to the potty, you can still fall back and just do the BAM part.

I know not what I speak of though.. I'm so BOP it's not funny.

I wonder, if you hover all james bond style.. will they go to the porta?

If you want to really go full on, look into modifying the staduim mate into a running version..... eek.

Good luck!
-jwm

qcmier said...

Hmm, I like Hover then BAM. I'll think of that next time I do a crit race.

Trisaratops said...

Ha ha! So cute. Piper's a smart pup. :)

RunBubbaRun said...

Especially when the weather is bad, you can use people to draft off and get the brunt of the ugly stuff. Then you take them out.

Gotta love it.

Now I might have to look over my shoulder if we ever happen to do the same race.

Unknown said...

I like lurk before you leap.

And Piper looks so innocent in the photo...can you imitate the puppy dog eyes too?! Folks would never see it coming...lol

Run for Chocolate said...

I love it! Your dog is adorable.

xt4 said...

That was awesome.

TriBoomer a.k.a. Brian said...

Welcome to the TBA.

Stay tuned...

Fe-lady said...

Smart doggie! (cute too!)
At least he is keeping your place warm!

The Fool said...

I like just plain HOVER. It's catchy. It's easy to remember.

Cool dog too!

I didn't get to your last post until today, but I have to say: Wow. I could only wish every kid in the in-between would get you as a teacher. After watching my own daughter get thru High school, I realize how important teachers are as mentors. They give something parents simply cannot.

Beautiful post.