March 5 Fitness

RandMart · Mar 5, 2009

Interesting conversation this morning … Right Side of My Brain: Get up dude, time to run! Left Side of my Brain: It’s 5:20AM RS: I know, let’s go LS: We were up late, go back to bed RS: Can’t. We haven’t run all week. Let’s go LS: Right, we haven’t. Why start now? The week is shot. Roll over. RS: No, we’re just starting late. Let’s go. LS: Dude, it’s probably still cold. Go back to bed. RS: I put our tights by the heater vent, before we went to bed; they’ll be toasty-oasty [after checking the temp] LS: It’s ten degrees. Ten!!! … that’s like ten BELOW zero Celsius!!! RS: Okay, so we don’t have time to run the same miles as degrees … But we can do HALF!!! LS: It’s still going to be icy out there RS: A little, but I checked the streets yesterday. If we stay on the left hand side, it’s pretty clear. LS: When did you do that? RS: While you were driving home. You really need to look around more LS: Oh, man!!! It’s still dark!!! RS: There’s a little bit of dark blue in the East, if you really look for it. It will be much lighter when we’re done. Plus, next week, Daylight Savings starts and it will be really dark again. C’mon, let’s go … Time’s a-wastin’!!! LS: You’re not taking us back to bed are you? RS: Nope!!! It's a great day LS: *sigh* Okay, start the watch ... I'll do the math. You have fun, enjoy the sights and sounds RS: I always do!!! 5 miles - 43 minutes; a little bit of ice-cream headache.

Ailarie · Mar 5, 2009

G'morning folks Big G - Wahooey, girlfriend! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> Pacer - Dude.. zinc supplements. Pronto! 
Crazy question for those who have used bag-checks before: In a newsletter from a local running store, they advertised a clinic to help 1st time half marathoners prepare for the upcoming GA ING. One of the topics was going to be "What to pack in your gear check bag" 
I thought about it, and it seemed simple to me. (since it will likely be cool) Sweatpants / Sweatshirt. Sports bra. Socks. Shoes. Gloves. Hat. Advil. Chap Stick. Maybe ginger bites for an upset tummy. 
Am I overlooking something that should be really obvious?!

Auntie Moe · Mar 5, 2009

sunblock, baby wipes, a couple of $, ID.

RandMart · Mar 5, 2009

I always put a toothbrush in there, to scrub that yucky Gatorade taste out of my mouth afterwards. 
I'm a dork.

phillytom · Mar 5, 2009

Hey all: 
Easy hilly 10 last night just under 8 pace. Felt great for the first few, tired for the last few. Plus I was a little underdressed and got pretty cold at the end. Oh well. Short and easy tonight, maybe some hill sprints if I'm feeling chipper. Duck - thanks for the info. i'm very interested to follow your progress.

NCRG71 · Mar 5, 2009

Dude! Would you get out of my head? I had nearly the same conversation this morning!

Voodoojunkie · Mar 5, 2009

Will probably go for 6-8 miles today. It's supposed to be in the 50s! I may wait til after work to run because there'll probably be a ton of people out on the trail then. It's been cold and lonely running out there all winter. 
Aw man. That sucks. What chance do the rest of us mere mortals have the The Temple can't even withstand the onslaught of germs? <img alt="sad5.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad5.gif">

RandMart · Mar 5, 2009

runningINnyc · Mar 5, 2009

Morning all! Tonight is a fast shorter run on the TM + a strength workout. (((The Temple)))

mmoonptdeux · Mar 5, 2009

Hi all - 1300 yd at the pool yesterday basically 300 yd of warmup followed by 2x400 where I just tried to work on certain form things that keep bugging me, and then a 200 yd cooldown. I may not be any faster, but it feels easier anyway. 
Another run tonight - I'll probably just do some fartleks or sumptin' 
Ugh...get better soon, PC 
Nice psych job/run Rand - I've had that conversation myself in less daunting conditions. 
Good birthday wishes to your dad, Jen 
Alrighty, good runs, workouts and/or rests to you all!

missy1102 · Mar 5, 2009

speaking of which, solar, didja get the hair appt or not?!? selfishly, i hope you didn't. i think your hair looks spiffy the way it is <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
6.4 ez last night on the trails. i'm trying *gulp* to somehow get 18 in today since i'll be in NYC this weekend and don't want to run (all that much). 
feel better, chris!!!!!!!

JenRuns · Mar 5, 2009

Uf-da, my legs were heavy after yesterday. 6 done this morning, long run tomorrow. 
Feel better, Pacer! Sorry about the 10k. Did you take any pictures of your 'mills deck?

Timr1 · Mar 5, 2009

I got out for a late run last night at 10:00pm. It was awesome out there, 47 degrees, slight breeze, 47 degrees, clear skies and a half moon. I had to cut the run a little short and got back to the house after 4 miles.

Noni · Mar 5, 2009

Feel better, PC! What would be really useful right now is a smiley dueling sick germs. 
I haven't been sick this winter either Maureen....*****knock on wood, knock on forehead, knock on wood again***** Rand - my morning conversations go more like this: 
RS: Get u.... 
LS: *snore* 
RS: *snore* 
3 last night on the TM at the hotel - + 3 miles walking to and from the restaurant of choice. (Including a detour to pick up a Voodoo Doughnut!)

Ailarie · Mar 5, 2009

Ooh.. good gear-bag suggesitons folks. Thanks!

Auntie Moe · Mar 5, 2009

Norah, I haven't been sick in like 2 years...that's the scary part! 
what kinda donut??? did it have bacon or peanut butter on it? <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">

Voodoojunkie · Mar 5, 2009

<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
Next time I'm in Portland, I've gotta get to that place.

Beaker · Mar 5, 2009

hehehe, me too!! Hey, is tomorrow your appt with the trainer or am I a whole week behind?!

gatorbob · Mar 5, 2009

Sorry, Pacer. When was the list time you missed two days in a row? 
Okay, I've made all my reservations for St Louis. I booked the plane tickets with Frequent Flier miles, so all it cost me was $10 in fees. Then I got a hotel room with Priceline. I've used it before and have always been happy with it. I got a room at the four-star <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-and-suites-hotel/" target="_blank">Renaissance St Louis Grand Hotel</a>. It's about 5 blocks from the start/finish, and it's close enough to anything else in downtown St Louis. And I got the room for $55/night! Even with taxes and fees, it's under $130 for two nights. I love me some Priceline! 
Yes, the room is non-refundable, so I'm stuck with it no matter what happens. I guess that's the price you pay for being cheap. And yes, I'm cheap. <img alt="thumbsup.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/thumbsup.gif"> Has anyone else used Priceline for a hotel room?

runningINnyc · Mar 5, 2009

Great location boB! When do you fly in to STL? I just booked as well but will be arriving Thurs evening.

March 5 Fitness

RandMart

Ailarie

Auntie Moe

RandMart

phillytom

NCRG71

Voodoojunkie

RandMart

runningINnyc

mmoonptdeux

missy1102

JenRuns

Timr1

Noni

Ailarie

Auntie Moe

Voodoojunkie

Beaker

gatorbob

runningINnyc

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