[BigBuckSnort]

<p>I get to start 3 days in a row?</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Looking to get out there for 3-5 miles here in a bit... as soon as the chocolate fudge pop-tart settles. DW is kinda going through here sick phase- ain't really too many groceries round here...</p>
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<p>Hopefully the run today will shake out my bad experience Saturday.  Had to go in early last night at work, so I'm not realy expecting fireworks today</p>
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<p>Good luck out there</p>

 

[loopy]

<p>Good morning all...</p>
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<p>BBS sorry about the tough long run this weekend -- hope the 3-5 goes well.</p>
<p>Jebba great job on the half marathon this weekend.</p>
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<p>I did 10 miles on the canal path this morning. Getting pretty dark out there in the early AM.</p>
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<p>I did indeed run the Halloween Parade 5K on Saturday -- sporting my Medusa hat -- I was surprised by how much love I got from the crowd for the hat... had no idea what I was going to be able to do going into the race... ended up running ~17:45 for 6th overall and 3rd costumed runner (for $50!).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>That was a good 20-25 seconds slower than last year, but I was still pretty happy -- especially considering that was probably the first time I have done any running faster than 7:00 pace in the past 4-5 months...</p>

 

[loopy]

<p>Oh and is anyone else having trouble registering for Boston? I keep submitting the form, but it just bounces me back...</p>

 

[4boysmom]

<p>Fun day at the Columbus Marathon yesterday.  Arrived at 6am and started getting mylar blankets ready.  From there filled gatorade cups.  No sooner than that was "done" (that job isn't done 'til the last runner finishes!) the first half finishers started coming.  Then it was handing out mylar blankets as fast as we could.  I did take a break after catching son1.  He didn't have the day he wanted, rather it was a race to the POJ's for him.  Yes, multiple.  He's hoping to find another one yet this season.  We'll see.  Okay, back to mylar blankets.  Until we ran out at 3:15.  We recycled for a while, then finally had to admit defeat.  I felt really bad that we didn't have blankets for a majority of the marathoners.  I was told I could go, but with a friend finishing closer to 5:00, I stuck around and did medals.  I love watching the BOPers come in!  Plenty of tears from the "I just ran a marathon!" people.  And there was a marriage proposal.  I was able to medal my friend who finished around 5:10.  Shortly after that, I called it a day.  I felt bad that I didn't wait for the last finisher, but 8.5hrs on my feet had done a number on my legs.  I did go for a short spin which helped loosen up my back.</p>
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<p>I went to church in the evening.  We had I think 5 runners.  Not bad for a church of aobut 60.  One was a first time visitor who had knocked out a 1:09, 9th OA.  I loved hearing about my friend's first marathon.  So many from the church had leap frogged the route to cheer them on.  Another friend needed a 3:30, but after injury got a 3:36.  She, too is looking for another yet this season.</p>
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<p>With my marathon next week, it's super taper for me.  What was just a twinge in my calf has blossomed into a wicked cramp.  Probably a rest day for me today.</p>
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<p>edit to add--one of the neatest things from the finish line.  A woman asked me if I know what she needed to BQ.  Not that I happen know all the finish times, but I asked her how old she is.  43.  Ah, my AG.  She needed a 3:50.  Really?  I was kidding, right?  No, that's my AG, and you need a 3:50.  She got it by 6mins.  She gave me a sweaty hug and kiss, and asked me again.  Yah, you got it.  She gave me another hug.  She walked away all shaky.  Medical was on her like a rash.  Nah, she's fine.  She just BQed on her first marathon.</p>

 

[Jill]

<p>Good morning.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>How'd the run go <strong>BBS</strong>?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Nice job on Saturday night <strong>loopy</strong>. I saw you and shouted out to you but you didn't hear me I guess. Nice score with the placing.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Yes, it seems many are having the exact same issue with the Boston reg. I've tried a couple of times. I heard over the weekend that they are projecting this is going to fill in record time. One person <span style="font-size:8px;">(Mr. Burfoot)</span> even suggested it would fill in one day. Crazy?</p>

 

[loopy]

<p>Yeah sorry Jill, I must have missed you -- thanks for the shout out though! <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif"></p>
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<p>Guess I will keep trying to register for Boston... I'll be pretty pissed if I miss it again...</p>

 

[chances141]

<p><strong>BBS</strong> -- Here's to a better, Pop-tart(TM) fueled run. </p>
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<p><strong>loopy</strong> -- Great time on the 5k, and good luck registering.  You'll get in.  They <em><strong>have</strong></em> to let you in -- don't they know how fast you are?  <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif"></p>
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<p><strong>Mom</strong> -- Great stories from the finish line.  Kudos for all your efforts.</p>
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<p><strong>Jill</strong> -- Good luck to you, too.  I'll take the bet with Amby, and wager registration doesn't close today.  </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Me</strong> -- After a post-marathon recovery week of (coincidentally) 26 miles, I'm still feeling really beat up.  I know it's only one week hence, but having doubts about my ability to turn in a decent second marathon performance seven weeks from now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>On the road again later today.  Not liking the time away from home.</p>
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[vashondan]

<p>Morning...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>BBS - Some breakfast.  Not as good as coffles but it'll have to do</p>
<p>Loopy - Nice going with the morning run and the 5k.  A pic with the Medusa hat would have been cool!</p>
<p>4boys - Sounds like yesterday was a fun day and always nice to make someone else's day.  Happy taper week</p>
<p>Jill - Hope you and loopy get your registrations in.</p>

 

[RunAsics]

<p>SRD today.  Massage this evening then back at it tomorrow.  I decided not to run Boston so am not worrying about registration issues; however, I'll be feeling left out when it closes since most of my running group will be going.  I will not be feeling left out when they are on a long run in single digit temps this coming February.</p>
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<p><strong>Loopy</strong> - I'd kill for that 5k time, hat or no hat.  Fret not, you'll get in in time.</p>
<p><strong>4boysmom</strong> - nice job volunteering.  Hope that calf eases up for you.</p>
<p><strong>Jill</strong> - ditto on the fretting.</p>
<p><strong>BBS -</strong> Pop-Tarts?  Breakfast of champions?  Hope you get your run on.</p>
<p><strong>Dan</strong> - morning to you too</p>
<p><strong>Chances</strong> - I only managed 20 miles... feel like crap and I have a marathon in 3 weeks... oh crap!</p>

 

[Jill]

<p><strong>loopy</strong> - use this link: <span class="UIStory_Message"><a href="https://registration.baa.org/2011/cf/RegAthlete/iframe_WebApp.cfm" target="_blank"><span>https://registration.baa.org/2011/cf/Reg</span>Athlete/iframe_WebApp.cfm</a></span></p>

 

[loopy]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Jill</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70700/monday-october-18#post_1954917"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p><strong>loopy</strong> - use this link: <span class="UIStory_Message"><a href="https://registration.baa.org/2011/cf/RegAthlete/iframe_WebApp.cfm" target="_blank"><span>https://registration.baa.org/2011/cf/Reg</span>Athlete/iframe_WebApp.cfm</a></span></p>
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<br><br><p>Ha! I was just coming on here to tell you the same thing. Found that link on letsrun and that did the trick for me. I take it you're registered now too?</p>

 

[Jill]

<p>Yes, I'm in.</p>

 

[Mailbox Head]

<p>Hope the run went well BBS</p>
<p> </p>
<p>That's cool about the Halloween race Loopy.  Nice time for a Gorgon.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rest up this week 4bm.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Any run planned today Jill?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Take it easy Chances, you'll be back to normal soon I bet.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rest up Asics.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For me, did my first Hadd test in a while this morning for a total of 8 miles.  Really slow at all heart rates relative to me best performance.  At least the good news is, I have plenty of room for improvement...</p>

 

[kfuller]

<p>Nice job on all the running and such this morning.  I had my best run in over a week today.  5 miles in 42:01(8:24).  I finally felt like I was not running in quicksand for the first 2 miles. </p>
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<p>4bm-  Sounds like you had a great time yesterday.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Have a great morning everyone.</p>

 

[mutthound]

<p><br>
I won't be there on Patriots' day to be chances whipping boy, but I've heard that many are having difficulty registering.  Didn't the BAA realize that 20K people were going to get on the site at 8:45 to start filling out the application?</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>loopy</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70700/monday-october-18#post_1954928"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><p>Ha! I was just coming on here to tell you the same thing. Found that link on letsrun and that did the trick for me. I take it you're registered now too?</p>
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[Jill]

<p><strong>MBH</strong>, after 22.5 miles yesterday and a 60 mile week I'm taking the day off. Mondays = Rest Day for me.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Kevin</strong> - glad things seem to be improving. Quicksand is really hard to run in.</p>

 

[BigBuckSnort]

<p>Loopy- Way to go on the 5K! and the $50 too!</p>
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<p>Mom- Is it mylar weather up there already??</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jill- Enjoy the rest</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Chances- You da man.  You'll be back to norm by 7:43 pm tomorrow</p>
<p> </p>
<p>RA- Breakfast of Champs...Maybe Chumps<img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;" title=""></p>
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<p>MBH- Nice going on the 8, yay for improvement! Its gotta sucked to be all maxed out right....?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Dan-...hang in there</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kevin- Glad the run went well</p>
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<p>My run was pretty radical I must say. Nice bounce back from my run from Satan's death clutch on Sat..  Ended up going for 6, with the last at goal MP.</p>

 

[CMJHawk86]

<p>Morning all,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rest day for me today, back at it tomorrow. Still trying to figure out what workouts I want to do this week. The only one I have locked in for sure is some Yasso 800s as the key workout for the week. I'll probably do at least one brick workout in there somewhere and a medium long run (10-15).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>As of now I'm still sitting out Boston in 2011. Sounds like that decision will be made official for me very soon.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>loopy - nice job, flying medusa!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jill - enjoy the rest</p>
<p> </p>
<p>BBS - good job on the recovery run</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Dan - running yet?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>4bm - sounds like a busy day. That's a long time to be on your feet in taper mode but you've got a week.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>kevin - nice job on the 5</p>
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<p>mutt - so where will you be on Patriot's Day?</p>
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<p>MB - yeah those early HR tests are always discouraging but they get better</p>
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<p>RA - let's target Boston 2012. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif" title=""></p>
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<p>Chances - I think you'll be fine, just be patient with the recovery</p>
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[mutthound]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>CMJHawk86</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70700/monday-october-18#post_1954962"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p>mutt - so where will you be on Patriot's Day?</p>
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<p>I didn't qualify for the 2011 race. And I plan on recovering from the <a href="http://fools50.com/" target="_blank">Fools 50</a> which is on April 9th.</p>
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<p>As for today at noon on a comfortable sunny and 80 degrees I put in 7.6 miles with my splits being 31:20 and 29:47.  Pretty satisfied with the run.</p>
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<p>Have a great day everyone!<br>
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[chances141]

<p>Wow!  <strong>Jill</strong> and Amby were right.  Registration for Boston sold out on the first day.  You were right. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"And?" I can hear my wife saying . . . </p>
<p> </p>
<p>And I was wrong.  <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif"></p>