30's Sat Sugust 25

Ok, so I just skimmed the last couple of pages from last night:<br><br><b>Bob</b> - good luck with Maggie's shower today. I hate going to those things, but I'm sure when you are the one getting the stuff it's fun. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br><span style="font-size:xx-small;">quote from</span> <b>Cactus:</b> <i>"I have to say that I still laugh at your response to <b>Voo</b> when he said he was going to a "dumb-ass SolarPower conference".</i><br>
Haha! I was just excited to have a reason to use this smiley: <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/bs.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="bs"><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/lol.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Laughing"><br><br>
Hey <b>Litch</b> - sweat, bees, and bird crap aside, you ran 12.5 in this this soup. Way to go!

<b>sauconrunner</b> If you make it into Hilton Head, go to Wild Wing Cafe and have a few Wild West, Thai, and lemon pepper wings for me. Same goes <b>fort hose</b> of you living in Atlanta...we had the sauce sent to our rehearsal dinnr in Oklahoma because I love it so much!<br><br><b>Litch</b> Souns like an epic run...good job!<br><br><b>Ptom</b> Enjoy vacation - try not to lose that emaciated/ripped look while you're gone!<br><br>
Got in an easy 20 miles today - I arranged the run and we had 8 guys show up. It was fun - I hung back with the slower chaps and ran hard the last mile to get them some water and Gatoade as they were strugg-a-ling (didn't bring water belts and only got drinks at mile 10). I felt like I had another few hours in me at that pace, though it was a little warm and humid (but not nearly as bad as it's been!) I love these group long runs but it's better when everyone knows the route so you can run your own pace.<br><br>
Bsy day - soccer game in a it and a birthday party for the little Pacer. See ya!

Oof. Just back from my run. Wow...<br><br><b>Tom</b>, have fun on vacation! And good work getting out there for 16!<br><br><b>Litch</b>, wow, what a morning! Did you tell your kids this story when you got back? If so, I guess you've just told them about the birds and the bees. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
As for my run, I did successfully complete my 15-mile loop. (Well, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/kml/episode.kml?episodePkValues=3756272" target="_blank">14.88</a>). It wasn't terribly pleasant. Like everyone else, I ran thru humidity that could have been cut with a chainsaw. My clothes might have been made of wicking material, but they didn't wick enough. Everything was completely drenched very early on. In other words, I was sweating like <b>at least</b> 10 men...<br><br><b>Hey</b>, I got a postcard in the mail from RoadrunnerSports telling that the Wave Rider 10 is being discontinued. Really, already? I'm still on my first pair of those. Have they already come out with WR 11s? Maybe I'm out of the loop on shoe news...<br><br>
I need a cold bath and a quick nap before I help my mother-in-law set up for the baby shower. Later, folks...

Just got back from the park. OHR W1 is complete. Odd weather- the temperature (79) was equal to the humidity (79). The nice thing was the temp was a bit lower and there were very cloudy skies. That is as close as we will get to any hurricane rain. I don't know if it was the temperature drop or what but my pace was a minute and a half faster for each mile. That's with no conscious effort. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/surprised.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Surprised"> It was funny I got to my normal ending distance marker and looked at the ipod and it read 27:28. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/hello2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hello1"> So I kept chugging a little further. Well I hope you all have a great weekend. I'll be back sporatically.<br><br>
Newbie question. Speaking of cooler temperatures..... is there a correlation of temperature and pace? By that I mean if it were 60 degrees with a nice cool breeze blowing would I be less drained than by my normal 90 degree muggy mornings? Logically you would say yes. Yet does that mean my pace would necessarily improve??? Todays quicker pace with lower temps just had me thinking that's all. I also realize that the longer I stick with this program and stay consistent that my pace and overall conditioning will improve. My elders I would be most curious as to your opinions on this matter. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/notworthy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="notworthy">

Geez, I'm gonna start callin' you Schleprock! <img alt="" src="http://www.topthat.net/webrock/images/schlep.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br><br>
Got my long run in. Good news is, I didn't drown. Though I think I was caught in fisherman's net and dragged to shore the last little bit. But I only did 20 miles in 3:03:21 (9:10/mile). I was hoping for at least a couple more. But, given this was my first 60-mile week, I should be satisfied with the effort.<br><br>
And it was a bit warm and humid. Got out a tad later than I would've liked, about 8:30 a.m. It already was 74*F with 81 percent humidity. I think it's about 85 out now. There were some clouds covering the sun early on, so that was nice. But I was struggling off and on after about 13 miles. I was feeling pretty spent. Sometimes I picked it up, sometimes I was draggin'. After 17 miles I was feeling it pretty good, although my last two miles weren't bad. I even ran mile 20 in 8:48 and had a nice kick the last half-mile.<br><br>
I made it a point to weigh myself before and after. I was 207.5 pounds before the run. I probably drank about 50 ounces of sports drink and water during the run and just after. I weighed 201.0 when I got home.<br><br>
Tons of people out running today. Probably many training for the Akron Marathon and the half and relays.<br><br>
Anyway, as I said, I should be happy with my first 60-mile week, actually 60.1 miles:<br><br><b><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">WEEK TOTALS</span></b><br><span style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>Running:</b> 60.1 miles</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Time: 9h 08m 09s</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Avg. Pace: 9:07/mile</span> <b><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">MONTH TOTALS</span></b><br><span style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>Running:</b> 168.6 miles</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Time: 1 day, 36m 08s</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Avg. Pace: 9:08/mile</span> <b><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">YEAR TOTALS</span></b><br><span style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>Running:</b> 1140.0 miles</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Time: 6 days, 21h 36m 22s</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Avg. Pace: 8:58/mile</span>

Hi, Hi, Everyone!<br><br>
I've lurked a bit but have been pretty busy. Teaching starts this week--my other work has also kept me on my toes.<br><br>
Looks like you guys are training up a storm and some impressive racing as well!<br><br>
I'm blaming the vertigo on <b>DrChris</b>--must be internetagious.<br><br>
Went to see my own doc yesterday and she did this crazy head tilting stuff to get the rocks in my vestibular system in the right place--it was like being on a Tilt-o-Whirl and I puked right on her office floor in a big way--so embarrassed. (Is that TMI? Is there such a thing with this group?) I hope it helps resolve this as this is my third bout with it. Sigh.<br><br>
I can run, though--I just can't bend over. It has had an impact, though--I notice my fatigue is more pronounced and even 5 miles is a major effort.<br><br><b>KJ</b>- happy moving..if that's possible!<br><br><b>S MN Peeps</b>--Everyone dry and OK?? Holy monsoon for you!<br><br><b>Solar</b>-- I feel your pain. Drinks before the party help. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br><b>Litch</b>- nice running! I saw your other post, and agree--just a bit slower, maybe, but 11 is still 11...<br><br><b>Tortle</b>-- YEA!!!!!!!!!!<br><br><b>Maria</b>- Top Chef. I'm disgusted at this point. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"><br><br>
Stay cool those in the "easy" part of the US!<br><br>
Melis