[aemerryman]

<p>Morning!  </p>
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<p>Congrats AGAIN to the Philly Pholks!  A BQ for <strong>Jill</strong>....YAY!  Have to catch up on the rest of the weekend thread, but did see that.  </p>
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<p>I've got yoga tonight...desperately needed!  </p>
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<p>What about youse guys?  <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"></p>

 

[Runnin-from-the-Law]

<p>Morning Gang -</p>
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<p>Congrats to the weekend racers!  Even if it wasn't the times you were shooting for, it was a good effort by all.  Congrats!</p>
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<p>I was happy to see there wasn't freezing rain/snow this morning, so I got out for 5 very-much-needed miles.  Feel super happy to have gotten them in before the work week.</p>
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<p>Good runs to all.</p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>Yup, nice work from our phast Philly pholks!  Congrats!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I didn't run yesterday, but I got quite a workout between raking leaves, cleaning the gutters, and installing more insulation.  Too bad I can't add that to my log...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Today I'll go out for some miles.  I'll probably hit the hills...</p>

 

[phdatc]

<p>good morning!</p>
<p>4 miles Saturday and 1 hour on the bike Sunday is the best weekend I have had in AGES!  <span><img alt="rolleyes.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/rolleyes.gif">  Looking to build on that for the rest of the week.</span></p>
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<p><span>Can't wait to hear how more of the Philly Pholks did!  Big congrats to <strong>Jill!</strong></span></p>

 

[PacerChris]

<p>Morning!  Back in the office - and super super excited about it!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Philly was, as always, a great weekend.  Cheesesteaks on Friday, got to see Alexis and Dave that evening, lunch with Tom on Sat, did a little touristing that afternoon, and the race itself was great.  Some hot blond twins flashed me at the start, and this hottie commented as I ran past her "There's the hottest pacer out there!"  I guess chicks really do dig the balloons!  (Thanks Lora and Maria - you're good for my ego!)</p>
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<p>I had a great group - probably had 20 people finish right beside me, most of whom were with me the entire way.  I had 4-5 women finish next to me, which is always cool at 3:10 - that's some fast ladies!  I felt pretty good the whole way - my left leg has been all sorts of banged up the last few weeks and it felt like I may have some issues but all was well.  I snagged beer on the way out to Manyaunk and the way back and I think that was key to my success!</p>
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<p>Not sure when Baggs fell back from me - he and a buddy started with me but honestly - I never saw them the entire race.  I had a HUGE group early and even late in the race it was still big, and I was trying to look around for him but no dice.</p>

 

[eccabex]

<p>Nice job Philly Pholks!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I tried to go out for a super easy run this morning, but my knee was not having it. I'm going to try again later. I don't think it's a knee issue, so much as it was a stiff, out of shape lady issue.</p>

 

[Litchfield Hills]

<p>Morning all.  Keep the Philly stories coming.  </p>
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<p><strong>Tonya</strong> - congrats on the weekend successes.</p>
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<p>I put in 4 miles, 2 at a tempo-is pace.</p>

 

[KP]

<p>4 miles on the TM this morning (60F and t-storms in the region.  In November).  Nothing spectacular.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>More Philly please.</p>

 

[runningINnyc]

<p>Morning all!  I'll echo Lora's sentiments from yesterday.... looooooong day and hell, I didn't even run the race.  Was up shortly after 4:00 a.m. after only a few hours sleep to get coffee, showered and pick up the Zipcar.  Drove to Philly and got all set up near the 6.5 mile mark - got to see tons of people including <strong>PC</strong> and <strong>Shawn</strong> (sorry <strong>Jill</strong>... didn't see you at that spot, wasn't sure what you had on) and then hit the HM mark before peeling off down past the 25 mi mark.  It was a beautiful day and, like <strong>Lora</strong>, knew of people that had stellar days and just as many that didn't.   To you all, GREAT JOB!!!   I'm always so damn inspired while watching runners.   After seeing a last friend come through I met up with a couple girls I drove back to NYC and we chowed on cheesesteaks prior to hitting the turnpike ...talk about a potential gas explosion.   <span><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">   Got back home around 5:30 and was asleep on the couch prior to 8:00 pm </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span>This evening I'm going to get a run/yoga/run combo in, will run from work to the studio, get 90 mins yoga in and then run home from the studio.   Our weather turned unseasonably warm again so it should be a nice night.</span></p>

 

[katholeenie]

<p>YAY JILL!!!<br>
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<div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>KP</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71288/monday-runday-11-22#post_1964353"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>4 miles on the TM this morning (60F and t-storms in the region.  In November).  Nothing spectacular.</p>
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<p><br>
Core work & 3 for me on the tm because of the same conditions as you guys.</p>

 

[solarpowered]

<p><strong>PC</strong> - My friend Joe said he spoke with you after the race -- he and his brother had very cool things to say about you.  Ryan, his brother, stayed with your group until 18-20, I think?  and then he went on ahead...  and got himself a shiny new PR.  Well done!  He was overdue for a good race, and I think staying with your group for a majority of the race was key for him. </p>
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<p> </p>
<p>I am super tired after a packed weekend, but I can't wait to get out for a little run after work.  Another nice weather day here today, though a bit warmer. </p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>Mmmm, cheesesteak.</p>
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<p>Did I mentioned that when I drove down to Florida a little over a week ago, I made it a point to stop in Philly for a cheesesteak?  I always stop at Geno's.  I don't even remember why.  I guess at some point I compared Geno's and Pat's and decided that I like Geno's best.  That was probably 20 years ago.  I can't even remember the last time I ate at Pat's.  I should probably try again...</p>

 

[Jill]

<p>Hi guys! Thank you. Not the best day for me yesterday but I'm glad it's over. The final five miles were tough this time around. So, I saw <strong>PC</strong> trucking along with his entourage on his way out of Manayunk. Then, I came up on <strong>baggs</strong>, we were both having a tough time at that point. I knew it was him from behind. Don't ask me how I knew that because that was the very first time I've ever seen him in real life. Never spotted <strong>Maria</strong> at the half way point but did see her in her bright orange at mile 25 and gave her that look like "I'm dieing over here!". I think I spotted <strong>solar</strong> and her sister out of the corner of my eye as I got nearer to the finish line. Cool stuff. Then I saw Bart with the microphone at the finish line (not sure if you guys know that I'm friends with him) and went in for a high five and he made an announcement over the loudspeaker "Lehigh Valley Running Scene's Jill Forsythe just got a BQ." That was fun. <em>It was so great to see all of my friends in those last few miles.</em> <a href="http://sneakersister.com/2010/11/22/2010-philadephia-marathon/" target="_blank">race report here</a>. I am tired. That was race #12 for the year and I definitely need a break.</p>
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<p><strong>phdatc</strong> - love those awesome weekends!! Hurray.</p>
<p>Why is everyone having a "nothing spectacular" day?</p>
<p> </p>

 

[Brandy]

<p>morning</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Congrats to the racers from Philly..great job!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rough day for me yesterday fitness wise.  I couldn't run in the morning due to glare ice so I put it off until the afternoon. That however was after I lifted.  Trainer BLEW ME up big time and rather than being able to get in 10 miles, I got in 2.72 and had to actually walk a bit due to leg cramping. Youch.</p>
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<p>slothed the rest of the day.</p>
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<p>Woke up at 3 a.m. with a migraine....took over an hour to get back to bed. boo </p>
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[Frankie71]

<p>Morning/afternoon folks</p>
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<p>Just thought Id drop in to a share a link to a story about Ryan Shays wife <a href="http://www.azdailysun.com/news/local/2e33032c-804f-5304-8952-26092263511e.html" target="_blank">http://www.azdailysun.com/news/local/2e33032c-804f-5304-8952-26092263511e.html</a></p>
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<p>Not feeling so hot today, think with the change in weather I might be coming down with a cold. Plan on running tomorrow morning. Cant believe the Houston Half is just over two months away.</p>
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<p>Great job Jill, PC and Baggs in Philly. Hard to believe its been 3 years since I was back there for that race and met so many of you.  </p>

 

[mmoonptdeux]

<p>Hi all - can I join the growing group in the slug line?  I need some serious <span><img alt="director.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/director.gif" style="width:38px;height:18px;"></span>at this moment</p>
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<p>Just found out about this - maybe an "only in San Francisco" type of event?</p>
<p><a href="http://greaterthanone.org/events/santa-run/learn-more/" target="_blank">Santa Skivvies Run</a></p>

 

[JenRuns]

<p>Hey Guys!</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Jill</strong>, racing marathons hard is tricky business, in my opinion.  Months of training for one day and if anything is just a tad off, it can make for a very long race.  Great job getting it done.</p>
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<p><strong>Pacer</strong>, good pacing as always!  </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Brandy</strong>, nothing worse than waking up with a migraine!  It seems like by the time it actually wakes you up, it's 100% full on death-pain.  I hope you're feeling better.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>We had a good weekend.  I didn't really want to run any faster than 7 even at the TT, but MJR was having a tough time in the wind so I caught up to him and let him draft off of me the last couple of miles.  It got me a 2nd place overall F, even though I was well over a minute and a half off of what I normally run so I can't complain.  Not a day for a quick race, way too windy and around 80* at the finish.  He'll smash the 20 barrier with good weather, though, I have no doubt.  My hammy has been sore from the run/race, but not painful, hopefully I can attempt some speed work next week.  I'm not comfortable trying anything too crazy right now with the aches lingering around.  I LOVE <a href="http://www.sternpics.com/keyword/257-2010DTURK#1098472575_2yvV7-A-LB" target="_blank">this photo</a> they got of us running our cool down, I may have to get it!  I really hope he keeps at it, it is so much fun racing with him!</p>
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<p>Anywho, 8 miles today just under 8 pace--still waiting on the leg to feel better before more distance/speed.</p>
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<p><strong>Moonie</strong>!!!!!!!   GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  </p>
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[runningINnyc]

<p><strong>Jen</strong> - that's a fantastic photo, you need to buy & frame it!!!! </p>
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<p>Dang.  This day is dragging and dragging me down with it, I'm ready to bust out for my dark run over the Brooklyn Bridge</p>

 

[winter]

<p>Hello? </p>
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<p>I haven't been here for so long, I almost forgot what it looks like in here.</p>
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<p><strong>Jen</strong>:  that's a lovely picture. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>SAP STORY ALERT: I haven't used my treadmill since April 2008.  I've run a little bit.  Such a very little bit.  I've walked quite a lot, on and off.   Lately, every time I go out walking, I think to myself that I really want to be running again.  I've been scared though.  When I first started running in 2006, it was really, really difficult for me.  Arduous. Yes, I did it, but the level of effort involved in getting there, from asthma suffering couch potato rank to tentative runner, left a mark on me, I think.  Every time I went out and finished a run no matter how short, long, fast or slow, I felt a sense of amazement.  I never once took the fact that I was able to run for granted.  Then.. well... life got complicated for a while and I concentrated on other life goals. My choice.  No excuses. Funny thing is my brain started telling me that I probably couldn't do it again even if I tried.  I believed it for a little while but my other brain has finally reminded me that baby steps are better than no steps, so...I finally put my treadmill in place, plugged the damn thing in and went for a ride. I thought I'd run/walk for 30 minutes.  Whatever happens happens.  Right?  I ended up running 6 minutes, walked 3 min to loosen up the cramp in my left calf, then I ran 38 minutes straight.  That's 44 minutes of running!  Ok, I went slow.  Grandma slow.  Slower then I speed walk.  But I ran it.  I'm so happy. <br>
    </p>

 

[JenRuns]

<p>WINTER!!! <img alt="hello.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/hello.gif"></p>
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<p>Awesome!!!  There are a whole slew of us working our way back into it right now!</p>