30s Weekend - 10/6 & 10/7

Hi Gang! Another very busy week for me so I've been out of touch a bit...I am hoping next week things will finally slow. And, I woke up this a.m. with a sore throat. RATS. DF has been sick all week.<br><br>
I did want to say CONGRATS to <b>Beaker</b> and <b>MrBeaker</b> and <b>SparkyBeaker</b>. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br>
Also, it's Marathon Weekend in the TC; although I am not running, we certainly have a few folks that are, including <b>Pacer</b> and <b>Korbel</b>and lots of others not part of our little club. <b>Sage</b> and I are headed "to the hill" for moral support--it should be fun, we are going to hang out--I sure hope the weather holds and cools a bit--today it is supposed to be eighty freakin' 2 .<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"><br><br>
I wanted to see some of our runners beforehand, but I've promised a "personal day" to DF. We start by babysitting someone else's kids.<br><br>
Heh. Not exactly what we were planning, but I don't mind for a few hours.<br><br>
I know <b>Baggs and Brandy</b> are also putting in a showing in Milwaukee and someone has her first marathon next weekend. Not to mention any names, <b>Sage.</b><br><br>
Okay, that's what I know. What do you know?<br><br>
Kick that 18-20 in the proverbial arse, Bob!<br><br>
Oh. And <b>Go Badgers</b> the longest undefeated streak in the nation, thank you.

Heidi ho Thirty-o's!<br><br>
Well, the surprise 50th bday was a blast last night! He did NOT see it coming and some old friends who are in a band played an entire set last night (haven't heard them in years!) Saw lots of people I haven't seen in many years. As I was getting ready, it felt like I was getting ready to go back in time! Kinda freaky! Of course, somehow I got corned by this one guy and I was trying to be polite but he wouldn't shut up! I tried several times to shake him, but no go! I kind of missed some of the music set because of his babbling. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"> That sounds mean I know, but still.... and it's not what you might think. He's a happily married man. Just doesn't know when to shut up. I had to tell him I wanted to listen to one of the songs at one point (he was mid sentence). After it was over, he started back where he'd left off. D'oh! I didn't even know him before last night, so it's not like we were best friends catching up. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Confused"><br><br>
Anyway, this is my sister's big weekend- she's joining us in the 30's club tomorrow! Tonight is the friends going out celebration. Tomorrow is the family party. I realized that since tonight I'd like to be able to drink, I'm gonna do my LR today and do the shorter (6 mi) I had planned tomorrow. Going for 11 today. :biting nails:<br><br>
Good luck to the racers and long runners this weekend! For some reason, that old chant "Who rocks the house? The thirties rock the house!" is going through my head!!<br><br><b>Moon</b> glad you like the greek yogurt! It's addictive. Be careful. And it's good with not only honey, but also fresh fruit! I love blackberries or raspberries!! (Trader Joes sells bags of frozen ones that are easy to thaw and then mix in the yogurt/honey! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> )<br><br>
Ok, gonna finish my coffee and get on the road! At least it's overcast (no blaring sun) but it's humid again. Still getting into the mid 80's this week. Booooooo!<br><br>
Ciao. (and Mandy, I still miss the gummi worms quote! I think it was a PSA, you know. Helping folks out! We can make it political somehow!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"> )

Morning Gang - Happy Saturday.<br><br>
Today is a 3 miler on the TM and then shopping for costume stuff (Thanks to Maureen's help, we're goin' Beer Wench/St. Pauli Girl for me. B's goin' as The Dude. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">)<br><br>
Tonight's Gourmet Club and we're in charge of bringing champagne. I love these people. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br><b>Tim</b> - your son is adorable!!! I love him with the headphones. How old is he?<br><br><b>Katholeenie</b> - I'm lovin' Jack's eyebrow. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
Good luck and speedy vibes to all of our racers today and tomorrow!!! I can't wait to read reports!<br><br><b>Crane</b> - you is good people.

Good morning 30s.<br><br>
First off I want to thank you all for the kind words you said both here and in yesterday's thread about the 2,000 mile plateau. <b>GatorBob</b> you said yesterday that you hope to make it that level one day. Keep working at it my friend, you can do it!<br><br>
Not much going on today. I have to cut the lawn, and I have to run the leaf blower over the yard.<br><br>
Pfitz's plan is calling for a 5m recovery run with strides today. However, as some of you might remember my quads have been sore since Tuesday. I'm thinking I might bag the run today. If I end up doing it, there'll be no strides, just the recovery pace.<br><br>
I might also soak in a hot Epsom Salt bath to try to make the legs feel better.<br><br>
Also, tonight, my UAF Nanooks open their hockey season! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"> Okay, so it's only an exhibition game against the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology...but College Hockey is BACK!!!<br><br>
Now if it didn't feel like August here. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br><b>llgreenberg</b> - Enjoy the golf game.<br><br>
Anyway, I hope you all have a great day!

<span style="font-size:x-large;">VICTORY IS MINE!</span><br><br>
I successfully finished OHR this morning -- 4.69 miles in 1:00:13. I would have run accross the street for the extra 0.01, but I didn't have the light. Ah, well. Also, if I had anything in my stomach, I would have lost it at that intersection because I sprinted (as much as I could) for the last .1 and I was done. My goal was to run 4.5, so I did that. If Philly isn't hilly (hee hee), I may be able to finish the 8k under an hour. I'm not going to hold my breath on that, but I think that's my goal. I just need to find an extra 0.2 which I think is totally doable. I still don't know what I'm running on Monday, but I feel a wonderful sense of accomplishment, so I'll worry about Monday on Monday.<br><br>
For the billionth time, I want to thank you guys for being such inspirations. As I was running and hurting about half way through, I was telling myself that I wanted to have a good report this morning, so I had to finish. It really helped me through, especially my own version of Heartbreak Hill which I hate but somehow seemed <i>a little</i> easier today.<br><br>
Go get 'em, racers, and I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!<br><br>
PS I was wrong about which Forerunner I own -- I have the 201, not the 205. It's the 201 that is a little bulky on the wrist. The 205 is much smaller. Sorry for the brain fart.