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emeraldvlly
<p>It's been a (long) while since I popped in here. But since I've been lurking about for a few days, I thought I'd shake things up by starting the Monday thread - even though it won't be Monday here for an hour and a half. :) </p>
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<p>I miss reading all the run, race, and life reports!</p>
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<p>I've been in "not-training-for anything" mode for a long time now. Thought I was still in it. But a couple of weeks ago, while enjoying a nice beer with runner-friends, I was informed that I am, actually, signed up for a half marathon Nov 5th. Oops! I had completely forgotten about the "hey everyone, we need to sign up for this amazing trail half before it fills up!!!!!" facebook message. I had, indeed, hurriedly registered online - and forgot about it.</p>
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<p>Now here I am, putting in 0 - 15 mile weeks. Oh dear. This week I got in 29 miles. But I'm still 30 (gasp) pounds over my marathon weight. Not that I was a skinny runner then either. I have discovered that I'm exactly 1 min/mile slower now than a year ago. But you know what? I don't really care. I'm having fun, running lots of trails, and going whatever pace feels right. I love the camaraderie of my running community, and hope to jump back into this wonderful online version! You all inspire and amuse me!  </p>
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<p>So, here's to a great Monday of running, all!</p>
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Hemerocallus
<p>Hiya EV!!!!  <span><img alt="wave.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wave.gif"></span>Great to see you back here, girl!!!</p>
<p>Don't hurt yourself on the build up for that half.... probably better to be a wee bit undertrained for it.</p>
<p>Have fun on the trails in the mean time!</p>
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<p>I usually run Sat-Mon-Wed-Thur, but this last weekend threw me off schedule a bit, so will do a spin class today.  They have a new Monday instructor I hear.... a guy for a change...... must go and check out the MAMILs! <span><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"></span></p>
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<p><span>ETA:  Fantastic race yesterday HappyFeat!!</span>  Congrats on beating your goal time.  Shame the half didn't get the attention it deserved.</p>
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<p>Ran anyway after work and before spin class....just a couple to mark the placement of the turn signs and Km markers for the first 3K of my 5K on Thurs.  Howard's spin class was one of the best I've ever taken.... great music and long hard climbs.</p>
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<p>I'm getting really nervous about everything going smoothly for the race, hoping the rain is going to hold off and we can get access to the park when we need it.  We learned this morning that the park we will do the 2nd and 3rd K will only be accessible 30 min before the race is to start, so I need to have my marshall know exactly where the signs go and where the turn around will be.  He and I will walk it tomorrow so I can be sure he has it straight.  We are now up to over 100 runners and walkers and almost $10,000 raised for United Way.</p>
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