[rtravers]

<p>This morning I was determined to make it to the end of the Minuteman Bike path.  I haven't seen the end of the bikepath since the last time I skated the full length of it, back in 2003.  My running never took me far enough to make the route when I lived in Cambridge, but now that I moved to Arlington, it was just within reach.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I figured that it would be about 13 miles, and I just took it nice and steady, enjoying the lovely fall morning.  I reached the end and was surprised to discover that they have created the Bedford Depot Park there, with a lovely restored train car and historical center.  Of course, it wasn't open because I was there so early, but it was nice to see how that terminus of the bike path had changed!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I headed back home, feeling greta...and then at mile 8.6 I tripped on a hugh tree branch that suddenly threw itself in my path.  Remember how I mentioned my hike yesterday with all of the falling branches in the high wind? Well, there were plenty scattered on the path today, and in my absentmindedness, I tripped on one.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I really went flying!  I seem to have absorbed all of the impact on my left elbow, where I ripped up 2 layers of tech fabric. I did have the wherewithal to reach forward and click off my Garmin while I was still lying prone on the ground. Gawd forbid I mess up recording my splits.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I hauled myself up and out of the path and inspected my bloody elbow and shed a few tears.  Eh, nothing left to be done but to run home and get some ice on it. Turns out that I had misjudged, and the distance was actually 14 miles.  The aching dulled after a few miles, and I'm back at home with some ice on the elbow.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>14.05 miles in 2:08:18 (9:08 pace)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>--Robin</p>

 

[Pink]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>rtravers</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70685/stumbly-sunday-10-17-10#post_1954682"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><p> I did have the wherewithal to reach forward and click off my Garmin while I was still lying prone on the ground. Gawd forbid I mess up recording my splits.</p>
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<p>--Robin</p>
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<p><br><br>
{Robin's Elbow}  Glad you didn't mess up the splits - that cracked me up - but sorry about the fall.</p>
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<p>It is a beautiful morning in New England.</p>
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<p>Just 6 miles for me.  </p>
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<p>Has anyone heard how KS & Mrs KS did yesterday?</p>
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<p>ETA: nice racing by the men yesterday!</p>

 

[tomwhite]

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<p>........nice running pink.......</p>
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<p>frustrating day.........hit the Track, tried walking for a warm-up........15min later, added a cane.........10min later added TWO canes.....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>so 25min of pure Frustration,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>no huggs necessary,</p>
<p>I'll hit it again next Sunday......</p>
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<p> .....UNTIL IT WORKS......</p>
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<p>20-min xbike standing</p>
<p>when I got home</p>
<p>so</p>
<p>a wee bit of Cardio</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>..................good running guys...............Never Quit, Just Re-Figure.......</p>
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<p><em>ironically</em></p>
<p><em>I have dropped 3-lbs</em></p>
<p><em>since I added the two double WeightTrainingDays.</em></p>

 

[Spareribs]

<p>Stay with it tw!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>KS was 1st in AG, but unhappy with his time. I suspect the course was difficult.  His ankle is okay.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I have been such a slug since my race two weeks ago, knee a bit twingey still.  Today I did 3.4 miles in 29 and it felt okay.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Does anyone remember a post about a week ago from letsrun about the importance and logic of recovery runs?  If you have it, please send it to me or post it here.  Spareribs823 at gmail dot com.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Robin, the key is to make sure the splits are still accurate, never mind the pain of falling. I am so excited I will see you at Boston!  BTW, if those abrasions on your elbow don't heal up, see your dermatologist.  Spareribs</p>

 

[Dove]

<p>Someone caved and is now in the Asylum.</p>

 

[Opie]

<p>Someone else who's already in the Asylum just BQ'ed!</p>

 

[Labduck]

<p>Hee hee Robin,  Well, not about the fall, but about the Garmin.  I'm would have done the same.  I reflexively hit my Garmin stop button whenever I stop for traffic, bee stings, cramps, etc.  I've never understood how some folks forget to stop their watches at the end of a race.  Very nice run by the way!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>tw, you know that without frustration, we would not savor success.  If anyone can overcome what you're going through, it's definitely you.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ribs, what <em>IS</em> going on with your knee?  Do you have any ideas?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I think Dove is in the <em>ultimate</em> taper madness.  We're here for you; go nuts.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rest day for me.  I'm fairly sore from yesterday's race, but it's a good sore.  Will putz around in the yard a bit, and also make a list of what I think I need to take to Arizona next Friday as I prepare for pacing Dove in her 100-mile adventure.  I actually purchased gaiters.  Aye carumba!</p>

 

[Opie]

<p>Maybe I should make a list, too, which I never do.  Congrats on your race!</p>

 

[evanflein]

<p>Woohoo! Another Maniac in the fold! Should we spill the beans, Dove? Or wait to let him do it?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Did Paul BQ?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sorry about the fall, Robin, but glad you're basically ok. When I fell last year training for Equinox, I was wearing my Boston jacket... I was terrified that I'd ripped it but it was ok. Took my mind off my banged up knee though, that's for sure! Glad you preserved your splits, that's what really counts.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rip, I always get sweaty on my winter runs, and then get the white chilled fingers afterwards. Take forever to get the chill off sometimes. Nice race for you.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>And congrats on the PR for BTY! I know you wanted sub-20, but it's progress. You'll get there. And don't worry about team bashing. It's all in good fun. Well, ok, Johnny vented a bit, but everyone can have their opinion. And then there's people like me who really don't care one way or the other... I'm just clueless for the most part.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Yay for the PR to Labduck AND to burying the hatchet with the sammich. It probably had to be done.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I ran 10.5 miles yesterday. On the exact same route as last Saturday. And get this... the exact same pace of 8:17 avg. I just noticed that while updating my log. I think that's pretty cool.</p>

 

[Econo]

<p>Contratulations to our latest Maniac!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>)))not-hugs for tw(((</p>
<p> </p>
<p>(((tweaker Dove)))</p>

 

[Dove]

<p>Ouch, Robin. At least it was only your elbow (((Robin's Elbow)))  and not your face or head.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Yep, full taper mode. Im actually feeling pretty good, all my niggles seem to have disappeared. My appetite didn't get out of control this taper either, and I've actually lost a few pounds the last 2 weeks which will benefit me on race day.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>As usual during taper for a big race, I've been obsessed with the weather. Current forecast looks favorable: partly cloudy, highs in the mid 80's - low's in the 60's. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I've packed my drop bags and started the rest of my packing. The only thing between me and the race are 3 miserably busy days at work.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>PS: Lab and Opie, don't forget a flash light or head lamp.</p>

 

[Labduck]

My list has two headlamps and one flashlight...I'm sort of going off my HTC list, but without the food.<br>
I get just a little OCD-y!

 

[OrangeMat]

<p>I am Robin's almost-twin today.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I ran 13.1 miles. I tripped and fell during mile 10, scraped up my left knee and right elbow in the process. I stopped my Garmin the instant I stopped falling to preserve my splits. My splits got messed up anyway, because my knee was rather achy from the fall and I could no longer maintain the 10 min/mile pace I had averaged until that point. Still wasn't all that bad, since I ended up with 13.1 in 2:14 (10:15 pace).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So like I said, I'm an almost-twin. {{{Robin's elbow}}}</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Curious to hear about all this Asylum news....</p>

 

[Johnny]

<p>congrats <strong>lab</strong> on the 15K PR .... & to <strong>ksrunr</strong> as well <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_salut.gif" style="width:23px;height:18px;" title=""></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hey....don't take it personal <strong>BTY</strong>.......you probably don't like my teams either, besides what you see here is nothing compared to my real life personality. I'm just another opinionated a$$hole with a keyboard and limited sentence structure abilities.<img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;" title=""> Anyway, congrats again on your 5K PR <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_salut.gif" style="width:23px;height:18px;" title=""></p>
<p> </p>
<p>5 miles in town for me....first time on pavement since August 8th.........I've forgotton how much faster you can run on pavement.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>((((((stumbly, but garmin lap button awareness, east coast twins)))))</p>
<p> </p>
<p>and finally, a big shout out for <strong>Tamster</strong>'s little scoring machine <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_salut.gif" style="width:23px;height:18px;" title=""> (that may take on a different meaning in another 7 or 8 years)</p>

 

[hally]

<p>{{{[Robin and OM}}}</p>
<p>^5 BTY</p>
<p>Guess I need to go read yesterday's thread to know what is going on. But I do know who the newest maniac is. Thanks to FB.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rode 36, quite a lovely fall day.</p>

 

[Tamster]

<p>no Johnny, in another 7 to 8 yrs he'll still be scoring TD's on the HS football field. That's what you meant I'm sure. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;" title=""></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sorry to hear of both OM and RT falls and scrapes today. At least you each had good company.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>congrats to the newest mystery man to The Asylum.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>and to KS and MrsCC on their races.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>10.3 for me today. some trails, some pavement but all pretty much rolling hills.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>off work tomorrow. I'm getting a crown, but I'm sure I won't be feeling like a queen <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/roll_eyes.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;" title=""></p>

 

[Opie]

<p>Just totally rested today, poking and massaging my foot.  Erika, I'll let Paul tell his story but I was so excited when he sent me that text this morning I had to share it.</p>

 

[Paul]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Opie</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70685/stumbly-sunday-10-17-10#post_1954796"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>Just totally rested today, poking and massaging my foot.  Erika, I'll let Paul tell his story but I was so excited when he sent me that text this morning I had to share it.</p>
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<p> </p>
<p>I sure didn't mind if <strong>Opie</strong> shared my text. I'll post a report later, but <strong>3:34:56</strong>  for a BQ (3:35:59 for my age) today at Baystate. Everything went perfect.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Paul <br><br>
 </p>

 

[Sans Souci]

<p>Nicely done, Paul!  Woo hoo!</p>
<p>Congrats to breger.  That asylum is overflowing!</p>
<p>And someone seems to be doing quite well indeed running around his little padded room.  <snork></p>
<p>Dove, I'm excited for you.  You be sure those boys cater to your every desire.  No beer until the job is done!   <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_cheers.gif" title=""></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Stay upright, ladies!  Yow!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Diddly here.</p>

 

[evanflein]

<p>17 miles for me, 52.8 for the week. If I'd known I was that close to 53 I would've kept going. But 17 was enough, and one more big week to go before taper.</p>