[sistergoldenhair]

This morning's run was great and very uplifting! My friend Chasing Amy (from CR) and I headed out through the streets of South Philly at 5:30 a.m. I felt like Rocky. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> We met up with a group she's running with, Back on My Feet. The program works with homeless shelters in Philly to get the guys running and in just 4 months has generated amazing buzz and progress -- 3 or 4 guys ran the Philly Half Marathon last Sunday, and ran it well.<br><br>
Everyone greeted each other very warmly, we huddled up for a "game plan" and quick prayer, and hit the streets of Philly. After everyone was exchanging high 5's and hugs, and it was so energizing. I was ready to go do another run.<br><br>
So, we did about 3 miles with the guys, for 5 miles total to and from her house. On the way back the sun was rising and it was fun to run through a city just waking up.<br><br>
I was still in the dehydrated fog of cold medicine but enjoyed the run immensely anyway. If you want to learn more about the group, the website is <a href="http://www.backonmyfeet.org" target="_blank">www.backonmyfeet.org</a>.

 

[Alex]

Sounds like a blast SGH. Off to do stats at the girl's basketball tournament today and tomorrow...shouldn't be much fun. Hehe oh well, I'll live.

 

[Grizzly]

Alex.<br><br>
Girl's. Basketball. Think about it. Not fun? What, do you still think that girls have cooties?<br><br>
5k with a running buddy downtown.

 

[Jensparks]

SGH, sounds like a really enjoyable run!<br><br>
7.3 miles for me today in 59:57 (8:13). Beautiful breezy 33 degrees. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">

 

[Alex]

Lol Grizz not that...more the sitting there doing mind-numbingly boring stats in blowout games. And the incredibly uncomfortable chairs.

 

[roots]

Sounds an inspriring group, SGH. I imagine a having a cutey along for the run brightened up their day as well. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br>
Good news. Ran 3 miles easy with no calf pain. Range of motion felt great today. I will make sure to ease back into running, but I am very encouraged that I'll get out there some during my vacation.

 

[equinox marathon 43]

<b>Daily Run Report</b><br><br><b>Date:</b> 11/23/2007 <b>Time:</b> 20:03<br><b>Run Type:</b> Just A Run<br><b>Distance:</b> 10.0 miles<br><b>Total time:</b> 01:29:58.3 <b>Average Per Mile:</b> 00:08:29.4<br><b>Course:</b> <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=13327" target="_blank">Home 10 mile loop</a><br><b>Max HR (for entire workout):</b> 164<br><b>Average HR:</b> 152<br><b>Shoes:</b> Mizuno Wave Rider 10 - 10/2007 <b>Date Entered Service:</b> 10/10/2007 <b>Ending Mileage:</b> 206.5<br><b>Weather:</b><br><b>Temperature:</b> 33 <b>Temperature Type:</b> Ambient Air <b>Time:</b> Start<br><b>Temperature:</b> 31 <b>Temperature Type:</b> Ambient Air <b>Time:</b> End<br><b>Dew Point:</b> 14 <b>Time:</b> Start<br><b>Dew Point:</b> 12 <b>Time:</b> End<br><b>Wind speed:</b> 3 <b>Max Gust:</b> 12 <b>Direction:</b> NNW<br><br>
Did the home 10 mile loop tonight.<br><br>
Knee felt better tonight than it has lately.<br><br>
Had some company from mile 3.25 till about mile 4.5. A woman joined me and pushed my pace a little bit.<br><br>
Cold tonight.<br><br><b>Run Segments<br>
Name Time Distance AvgMile HR AvgHR Total Time</b><br>
Mile 1 00:08:54.6 1.0 00:08:54.6 143 143 00:08:54.6<br>
Mile 2 00:08:33.5 1.0 00:08:33.5 146 147 00:17:28.1<br>
Mile 3 00:08:46.2 1.0 00:08:46.2 151 151 00:26:14.3<br>
Mile 4 00:08:17.9 1.0 00:08:17.9 164 160 00:34:32.2<br>
Mile 5 00:08:03.5 1.0 00:08:03.5 160 164 00:42:35.7<br>
Mile 6 00:08:25.6 1.0 00:08:25.6 157 160 00:51:01.3<br>
Mile 7 00:08:30.6 1.0 00:08:30.6 156 157 00:59:31.9<br>
Mile 8 00:08:29.5 1.0 00:08:29.5 156 155 01:08:01.4<br>
Mile 9 00:08:20.1 1.0 00:08:20.1 160 157 01:16:21.5<br>
Mile 10 00:08:32.4 1.0 00:08:32.4 150 154 01:24:53.9<br>
Recov-1 00:03:01.0 0.0 00:00:00.0 106 117 01:27:54.9<br>
Recov-2 00:02:03.4 0.0 00:00:00.0 96 100 01:29:58.3

 

[sistergoldenhair]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/hello2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hello1"> Glad your run went well! You'll be back in full force before long.<br><br>
P.S. Where is that blushing smiley when I need it?

 

[Patrick]

SGH,<br>
Sorry that I missed you on yesterday's run. Glad that you had a good time.<br><br>
This morning we took the guys to a spin class, it was my first time. It was probably a good thing for me since my foot was a little sore.<br><br>
patrick

 

[sistergoldenhair]

I missed you too, patrick! Maybe another time. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> That's good you took the guys to spinning. I was telling Amy finding them some indoor spaces will probably be good during the cold months, as new runners often don't take to very cold running.<br><br>
I was really impressed with the organization, and hope to participate as I can from 300 miles away.