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#134	RFer June 25, 2008 at 1:08pm us too. we worked really hard on this. reply
#133	Joshua Neyhart June 25, 2008 at 12:16pm Hope you guys can pull off the miracle! reply
#132	RIP Steeplechaser June 23, 2008 at 1:46pm Following the example of the fallen steepler, I too now vote Coast to Coast! reply
#131	New Yorker June 23, 2008 at 1:44pm There's nothing wrong with voting for a fellow NYer video - especially when the competition is so obvioulsy supported by a Columbian voting block. I'll be supporting the US team at Beijing too - not the Columbians, not Canada. reply
#130	Zeal Young June 23, 2008 at 9:32am "The guy who submitted 1st place video is from Canada, and if he wins he's bringing a Kenyan to the Olympics with him." exactly, lets vote for The Future Champ so a young Kenyan gets to go to the Olympics reply
#129	Opinion June 22, 2008 at 7:29pm this doesn't have anything to do with your video, but The Future Champ is just perplexing. Good quality, good location - but horrible otherwise! Why is it winning? No one would watch that and know what is even going on, not even with the lengthy description the director offers... reply
#128	Coast To Coast June 22, 2008 at 1:09pm don't know who 'vote for this video now' is ... so please don't apply his/her comments to this video. We hope you vote for us because you like the video. that is all. reply
#127	USA Contest? June 22, 2008 at 12:43pm This contest is not a USA contest, it is open to anyone. Also flotrack do cover great Canadians like kevin Sullivan and Reid Coolsaet and many international athletes as well. So it is not a US only site. Promoting running media around the world is the goal. reply
#126	Run June 22, 2008 at 12:25pm I'm not voting for a video simply because it was put together by an American. I am voting for the video that I think is the best which is THE FUTURE CHAMP. reply
#125	Vote For This Video Now! June 22, 2008 at 9:46am The guy who submitted 1st place video is from Canada, and if he wins he's bringing a Kenyan to the Olympics with him. Let's give Coast to Coast Relay our votes so that U.S. citizens can win this USA contest. Let's support R.I.T., Rochester, NY, USA! reply
#124	goldenmg June 17, 2008 at 8:51pm This video was so amazing I wish I could have taken part in something like this. Great idea there. reply
#123	We Need Your Votes! June 17, 2008 at 7:01pm RIT students-families-alumni, Rochester residents, friends and relatives of the Coast to Coast Runners, Connecticut residents: let's give this great video and story our votes. Send Lugie and Ryan to the Olympics!!! Thank you. reply
#122	damm57 June 17, 2008 at 11:12am Go RIT! reply
#121	UPSTATES June 17, 2008 at 8:49am C'mon, Upstate NY, let's do this! Keep voting! reply
#120	Tom Clyons June 15, 2008 at 10:53am Great determination! Love the video. 5 stars!! reply
#119	Wow March 18, 2008 at 6:01pm that was fun. I hope my college attempts something as dangerous and exciting as that reply
#118	Divalent March 1, 2008 at 6:53pm Congrats on top 6. reply
#117	HEY!!! March 1, 2008 at 10:22am Congrats guys! From the Hobart fan and a RIT supporter in the China run. Good going. reply
#116	Sue March 1, 2008 at 7:17am Congratulations! As June nears, let's get the needed support to go to China! reply
#115	Doogie_x February 29, 2008 at 8:23am hands down, the best video in the competition. reply
#114	Mossman February 28, 2008 at 7:29pm Congratulations again everyone for this tremendous accomplishment. Thanks for all the great memories. reply
#113	RFer February 27, 2008 at 3:55pm We gave up a normal Thanksgiving with family, but it was a one Thanksgiving I'll never forget; sitting in a cramped RV on the side of the highway an hour before running through St. Louis in the dark. Then downing some White Castle sliders at 2am in Illinois. reply
#112	Webster_x February 27, 2008 at 10:01am A couple of the alumni had to take unpaid time off from work in order to participate, along with the current students who ran. reply
#111	YATB February 26, 2008 at 9:13pm Do you realize these runners gave up their end of the fall quarter school break and Thanksgiving with their families to run in this coast to coast relay? These are dedicated runners! reply
#110	Hobart Fan, RIT Voter. February 26, 2008 at 1:05am Hey...which two of you guys will go to China from the vid? Almost 10,000. Lets move it. reply
#109	Turko February 25, 2008 at 10:51pm Thanks for the votes everyone! Just a couple more days, then the Finals in June. Give us one last push, voting ends on Friday... reply
#108	Hobart Fan, RIT Voter. February 25, 2008 at 8:33pm So who should we vote for? The beer chuggers? Or one of the videos that have a lot of graphics or fancy music? Does that make a runner what they are. What the hell is wrong with you people. Is this about running and determination or making videos? Sheesh! I think its about determination. I think getting drunk and running is a waste of time. But people vote for that! Because a video is small doesnt take away from the fact she got up and continued regardless of her injuries. Look at these guys from RIT. They froze, stunk, lol, (ate Skittles)and did it all aCROSS COUNTRY. Is that a bad video? btw... the Guido part was hilarious. Go RIT! reply
#107	My Reply February 25, 2008 at 7:42pm I guess its just kind of disappointing to see a video doing so well only because someone knows how to utilize email and asking their friends and family, who probably wont even look at the other videos, to click the link and simply click on the 6. I feel that really takes away from this contest that other people put a lot of time and effort into. reply
#106	Answer Cont'd February 25, 2008 at 7:38pm As someone said on the crash video's comments page: Well, it seems it doesn't matter how good the video is or isn't anyway, it's whoever can get the most FRIENDS and FAMILY to vote. reply
#105	Answer February 25, 2008 at 7:31pm The winning video will be picked by the TRACK COMMUNITY based on the number of votes it receives. reply
#104	Hobart Fan, RIT Voter! February 25, 2008 at 6:58pm Everybody hates on the crash video?? How come? reply
#103	FAN February 25, 2008 at 3:48pm Come on all, keep voting! The Crash video has taken over the lead????? reply
#102	Curious February 25, 2008 at 12:29pm Thanks for recounting your voting history 'Support Not Hate'. I prefer the "Little Runners" video myself :) reply
#101	What? February 25, 2008 at 7:50am what? good video. 6 points. reply
#100	Hobart Fan. February 25, 2008 at 6:42am Ryan_x must be from California where GOD started the universe. Go GOD! But I think he should have made a better video of it for all the Hollywoodites. lol. Go RIT reply
#99	Support Not Hate! February 25, 2008 at 6:40am By the way "curious", I vote for RIT, Jake and the "falling hurdle girl" everyday. 6, 5, 4. reply
#98	UpstateXC February 23, 2008 at 4:44pm sorry for the misunderstanding, go RIT! reply
#97	Jim Gotta February 23, 2008 at 4:44pm hey kevin GREAT!! reply
#96	Hobart Fan February 23, 2008 at 2:19pm Nice job RIT. Go for it. reply
#95	Webster_x February 20, 2008 at 8:53pm The rules state that I can vote every day, so I have been. This is a great video. reply
#94	RFer February 20, 2008 at 7:06pm Thanks for the support, "curious"! reply
#93	Curious February 20, 2008 at 6:04pm I am so NOT making accusations about vote fraud at all. Thanks for explaining 3 comments ago that there are 22 people involved in the run itself, etc. etc. I do agree with what upstate XC is trying to say, that 15:46 and the falling hurdle girl video just aren't worthy! But they seem to have access to different computers and servers or they have everyone in their church voting for them without looking at the other videos. Too bad. reply
#92	RFer February 20, 2008 at 5:45pm "upstateXC," let's not start that kind of thing on this comment board; it doesn't do anyone any good. "curious" I'm sure, wasn't trying to make any accusations. Let's just hope people continue to vote. reply
#91	UpstateXC February 20, 2008 at 5:05pm sorry curious.. but its just a good video.. no fowl play involved. If you'd like to find out how such things work, comment on 1546.. reply
#90	Chip February 20, 2008 at 10:58am "Curious" - This part of NY really backs things they believe in. RIT & Waterloo are not far apart!! reply
#89	RFer February 20, 2008 at 10:53am Well, there were 22 people or so involved in the run itself, many of whom are actually in the video, so they're definitely voting. And we have a pretty devoted track team at RIT, who I assume are also voting. I'm voting everyday, and "curious" I hope you'll throw a few points our way when you vote too. reply
#88	Curious February 20, 2008 at 9:59am Yes, people love this video!; But also you obviously need access to many different computers - not merely different email or flotrack accounts; if ya know what I mean. :) reply
#87	RFer February 19, 2008 at 8:23pm I'm not sure if I can answer that to your satisfaction, but I hope it means people like the video. reply
#86	RFer February 19, 2008 at 8:23pm I'm not sure if I can answer that to your satisfaction, but I hope it means people like the video. reply
#85	Curious February 19, 2008 at 7:12pm Seriously, How do you have so many points? reply
#84	Toddr4fun_x February 18, 2008 at 1:23pm I'm pretty sure that Guido isn't too used to seeing a pack of runners near Stratford, Texas. reply
#83	Rfer February 18, 2008 at 10:58am Guido followed us for 6 or 7 miles. That dog could run. reply
#82	ST February 18, 2008 at 10:57am I just love "Guido", he just wanted to be your running partner! reply
#81	Voter February 18, 2008 at 9:53am YEAH! Your are ahead and I vote every day!!! Hope two of you go to Beijing and make another movie! reply
#80	Kevin Smith February 17, 2008 at 1:25am Brockport, Geneseo would also count as Rochester area schools reply
#79	Flipper February 16, 2008 at 10:35am A bunch of schools actually. MCC, RIT, UofR, St. John Fisher, Nazareth, Roberts Weslyan reply
#78	RYAN Who? February 16, 2008 at 12:44am wat reply
#77	Ryan_x February 16, 2008 at 12:39am They have schools in Rochester, NY?? wow. reply
#76	Details? February 15, 2008 at 9:01am If anyone is interested in more details (it seems a few people are), we also wrote a book on this, which pretty much covers everything. it's on Amazon or lulu.com. reply
#75	Norm Ortner February 15, 2008 at 8:30am A great video, wish it was in more detail on a great coast to coast run. We all hope ypu win. reply
#74	Carlyle Jones February 14, 2008 at 10:33pm steeplechasers doesnt compare to this video - carlyle jones the comeback reply
#73	The Comeback: Lovett 4x400, GA February 14, 2008 at 7:46pm i'd watch stepplechasers reply
#72	1.5Krf February 14, 2008 at 7:21am I don't think JJ should be allowed to start his own fan club. reply
#71	Definetely.not.jj.seriously February 13, 2008 at 11:59pm JJ is the most entertaining in the video i.e. favorite character reply
#70	Zuke February 13, 2008 at 8:28pm i vote for mitch. reply
#69	Sue T. February 12, 2008 at 4:04pm This is a great video, wish it could have included a lot more of your adventure. Hope you win! reply
#68	Carlyle Jones February 12, 2008 at 3:00pm voting everyday for this video. only video besides mine i'm voting for. - the comeback reply
#67	Erin C. February 12, 2008 at 1:03pm You guys should be very proud! Awesome video...let me know when it's out on DVD :-) ...and how could anyone knowing any of these guys pick a favorite?! reply
#66	Skittles_x February 11, 2008 at 10:49pm JJ reply
#65	Zeke February 11, 2008 at 6:09pm kermit reply
#64	Zuke February 11, 2008 at 4:19pm can we vote for our favorite stars? mine is mitch. reply
#63	Turko February 11, 2008 at 1:57pm Yea, it will be put onto DVD soon enough, when this semester ends probably. (With a subtitled version) reply
#62	Hobart February 11, 2008 at 7:43am seriously Turko, if you don't win in June, it will be a freakin' tragedy. You gonna make a DVD of this? reply
#61	Fantastic! February 10, 2008 at 6:03pm What an awesome experience! Great place to share this. Hope you win the trip to Beijing!!! reply
#60	Jhd February 9, 2008 at 2:44pm Definetly the best video and experience posted. Good Luck reply
#59	George Johnson February 9, 2008 at 2:01pm this is really impressive - the comeback reply
#58	Steeple This February 8, 2008 at 4:59pm Hey guys Thanks, funny I just saw someone wrote on yours too, Sorry about that. Good luck, I really enjoyed watching your movie.--Jake (15:46?) reply
#57	Jeebus89 February 8, 2008 at 3:52pm very smart music/pacing choices. It's fairly long, but it doesn't get boring at all. Great story. reply
#56	RIDE OR DIE!!!! February 8, 2008 at 12:24pm 15:46!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! reply
#55	James Croft February 7, 2008 at 11:31pm winner here reply
#54	Epic February 7, 2008 at 11:15pm Really great story. reply
#53	Votes February 7, 2008 at 1:43pm the video with the most points wins... so 6 is best reply
#52	Nice! February 7, 2008 at 1:34pm really tells a great story. The end is inspiring/hilarious reply
#51	RFer February 7, 2008 at 12:56pm Sorry it didn't make it in the video Flipper. Unfortunately, chronologically it fit in a really strange place in the story and would have thrown the flow off. Since you're the one that took those videos, you can definitely upload it yourself to this site, and it can be sort of an auxiliary video. reply
#50	Ryan Pancoast February 7, 2008 at 12:51pm The high vote is 6. High score wins. reply
#49	Question February 7, 2008 at 12:44pm When you're actually voting, if you like the video the most, do you vote for 1 or 6? I'd imagine it's 1...? reply
#48	Flipper February 7, 2008 at 12:31pm Yeah, I think it is better that we didn't file everything. Although a few quick cuts of Shiek ... chat with us may have been funny. Also, I was a tad disappointed we didn't see even a picture of Moose or Leon riding the Grasshopper oil rigs. reply
#47	Ryan Pancoast February 7, 2008 at 12:23pm I don't think we did anything a competent XC team couldn't have done. We simply had the right opportunity, the right organizers and a willing University. We feel lucky to have run it, and want to share some of the story. That's all. ...and I suppose this movie could have been longer had it included the run-ins with police, people flipping out (me) at other people (Leon), and lengthy quests for places to squat ... but luckily most of that wasn't filmed. reply
#46	Its.funner.with.a.runner February 7, 2008 at 10:52am Agreed with danseuse. Your rivalry has nothing to do with this extremely well crafted video. It's awesome and these guys are awesome. Stop hating and support your runner community. These guys accomplished something really amazing and you didn't (and probably couldn't) do it! Whether you feel the need to prove it or not... go cool off and do a lap or two... Back to the real topic... FANTASTIC job guys. Really. The run... the video... the music! I give it a 6!!!!! All the way to Beijing! reply
#45	U Of R Golf February 7, 2008 at 10:38am Agreed. time to show some Rochester pride, pool our votes and beat that 1546 video from Shippensburg, PA. Coast to Coast is such a better video. reply
#44	Blaine February 7, 2008 at 9:54am I remember getting along pretty well with UofR runners when I was at RIT - we used to party with one another quite a bit after local races. Maybe it was more competitive then - we weren't beating up on them too much. The video is great. I still regret not quitting my job so that I could take part in the relay. reply
#43	Danseuse.latine February 7, 2008 at 8:55am Take it OUTSIDE! I sense the rivalry between the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology which is a separate subject from this movie evaluation. U of R, please vent your school rivalry elsewhere... like on the track. So, let's talk about the film. This was a pleasure to watch, is very well done and deserves accolades. GREAT FILM! Good luck in the contest! I vote 6! reply
#42	Woah February 7, 2008 at 7:37am It's alright TNET, the results speak for themselves. He's just trying to provoke a reaction. reply
#41	TNET February 7, 2008 at 7:26am Yeah, you sure did a real good job of that this past cross season...really whooped up on RIT at regionals, huh? Maybe you should use some of your pent up frustrations on some extra miles. reply
#40	Woah February 7, 2008 at 6:51am easy there UofR. reply
#39	JJownsthe10k February 7, 2008 at 12:05am Yum, skittles. reply
#38	UofR February 6, 2008 at 11:42pm Us at U of R don't need to run accross the country to try and prove our worth. We do that by kicking your ass every time we race you fags. reply
#37	Bilo February 6, 2008 at 11:29pm Dear UofR, in light of your comments, i will be waiting in much anticipation for your shorter, un-crappy version of your coast-to-coast run. reply
#36	Re: Just A Thought February 6, 2008 at 10:23pm Lugie has it right. Greater anticipation of the 2004 run and a larger team led to a larger C2C roster. We viewed the time as a benchmark, but knew that the 1979 time was accomplished under much different circumstances and on a slightly different course. We would never consider our time a greater accomplishment; we simply wanted to run a faster time on paper. The beauty of a 2 mile segment is that you can run 2 miles under any conditions (sick, injured). There were times toward the end where I was limping, and glad I only had to run for 13 minutes. reply
#35	Kevin Turko February 6, 2008 at 10:02pm The run was during one of our school breaks. In Mid-Late November(Right after XC Season). During the 2004 run we had 18 runners and in 1979 they had 12 total. However, do to injuries and other problems we averaged 16 people on the roster during our trek. The reason we did it with more people in 2004 is because our team was larger, and we had more expressed interest with the background of the 1979 relay run. (Also a large incoming freshman class that year) reply
#34	Just Wondering February 6, 2008 at 9:29pm What time of year did you guys do this run reply
#33	Let Me Know How That Goes February 6, 2008 at 9:26pm ill wait for your response in 12 days reply
#32	Just A Thought February 6, 2008 at 9:24pm The thing I do not get is that you were trying to beat a record established using 6 less participants, therefore allowing for less recovery/sleep time, and less miles per person over the period of time. Also why not run longer legs like 4-5 miles a piece to increase the amount of time between legs for sleep etc. reply
#31	KermitRF February 6, 2008 at 9:14pm Still feels like I did this yesterday. Nice job on the video guys reply
#30	UofR February 6, 2008 at 7:59pm What a long ass, crappy video. reply
#29	Mark_x February 6, 2008 at 6:05pm Yeah RIT, represent Rochacha!! reply
#28	TNET February 6, 2008 at 6:01pm A little on the long side, but this is truly epic. reply
#27	RELAYFORLIFE February 6, 2008 at 4:21pm WINNER! reply
#26	Ryan Pancoast February 6, 2008 at 2:17pm Two reasons: 1) some people felt more balanced carrying two batons over the two mile distance and 2) We each had our own baton as a keepsake that could travel the entire distance with us. The golden baton however, was the one that was passed through the roster. reply
#25	Josh Bradley February 6, 2008 at 2:11pm why where they carrying two batons reply
#24	10k February 6, 2008 at 2:03pm winner! reply
#23	Sweet February 6, 2008 at 12:00pm this is by far the best post for the contest. reply
#22	Skittles_x February 6, 2008 at 11:59am haha skittles @ 9:10 reply
#21	Mixrf February 6, 2008 at 10:57am winner hands down.. the book was amazing.. and so is the video.. nice work fellas reply
#20	Jeff Abbott February 6, 2008 at 10:22am That was awesome. Great job on the video. reply
#19	Dan Suher February 6, 2008 at 9:36am Wow i love the footage of the original quest reply
#18	Blaine Moore February 6, 2008 at 9:15am Great documentary! I'm looking forward to getting it on DVD... reply
#17	Shostuff February 6, 2008 at 8:26am No freakin way. That is so awesome. winner reply
#16	Mom Luda February 5, 2008 at 11:23pm I read the book Coast to Coast, and this is a true picture of what they went through. Great job RIT runners. Can't wait to see you in 2029!!!!!!! You're definately winners in my book. reply
#15	Flipper February 5, 2008 at 11:07pm Looks really good when you put it all together dude. Nice work. reply
#14	Paul_x February 5, 2008 at 10:08pm Mark, I believe we have a winner. reply
#13	Bill Doll February 5, 2008 at 9:59pm awesome documentary. Wish i had been able to participate but it still makes me proud to be part of RIT cross country(RF)! great job guys and great job on the documentary. ps: my favorite part was when lugie decided to run with the camera and explain the effects of running at altitude and the continental divide. reply
#12	Luda24 February 5, 2008 at 9:13pm This event shaped much of what we do as a team... It's great to see it come together in a great documentary!!! reply
#11	BuddieManzo February 5, 2008 at 9:10pm Awesome job Turko, especially the orange at the end. reply
#10	Svar February 5, 2008 at 9:01pm sweet! a great documentation of an awesome experience. reply
#9	Supa! February 5, 2008 at 8:58pm best one i've seen yet! reply
#8	Redd_x February 5, 2008 at 8:43pm this was one of the greatest adventures of my life reply
#7	OxyXC February 5, 2008 at 8:23pm I'm sooo jealous! winner right here! reply
#6	Kevin Turko February 5, 2008 at 8:14pm Here is our video. We spent a lot of time on it, so enjoy! reply

Coast to Coast Relay 2004

February 5, 2008
In 2004, eighteen runners from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) ran from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Passing a gold-colored baton 24 hours a day, we ran down desert roads, mountain passes, and snowy highways; completing what is essentially a 1500 x 2 mile relay. Our goal was to better a time set 25 years earlier by another RIT team who first accomplished the feat. Debuting exclusively on Flotrack, this is a glimpse into our experiences along the 2,730- mile journey. We slept when we could, survived on energy bars, ran two miles when it was our turn and did something none of us will ever forget. Run Time: 27 minutes Featuring the music of Steppenwolf, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Motion City Soundtrack, John Butler Trio, Franz Ferdinand, Alain Giroux, The Strokes, R.L. Burnside, Don McLean, Los Umbrellos, Willie Nelson, and The Hives.

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