Team F - Show Yourselves!!!!

runningINnyc · Mar 5, 2008

We've got ourselves a rocking crew this round! I'll be your captain and am here to assist in any way needed - motivation, Q&A, entry of our daily scores, etc etc. I've played in 3 (or 4 ...I forget) previous rounds of the VRAA and have been captain several times. Come on in, introduce yourself and tell us a little about you. 
I'm getting back into the game after dealing with a tempermental hamstring. Training for the St. Louis HM and Madision marathon as well as playing volleyball and doing a lot of crosstraining. 
Here's who we've got this round: 
Biah 
Billy 
eliz4015 
Eruu 
Fortunate One 
gin79 
jeans541 
kp9597 
lyndenrunner 
Polywhirl 
roots 
runningINnyc (captain) 
SeaPig 
wa5yom

runningINnyc · Mar 5, 2008

Couple more points: 
We need to come up with a team name, it doesn't have to start with the letter F but it should TOTALLY ROCK! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
We'll be using the scoring database again (introduced last round) so please post your daily activity points in the dated threads and be sure to check out Billy's sticky posts at the top of the VRAA forum for point, route and other information regarding this round.

roots · Mar 5, 2008

Woo hoo, I'm on Maria's team!! Best. Captain. Ever. 
I can't wait for this round -- less work and more play (and points!) Training for Boston in April and an ultra in June, so I plan to bring it in VRAA 7. 
VRAA really helps me out with the core and weights. No matter where we place as a team, I've always had fun playing. Let's do this!

lyndenrunner · Mar 5, 2008

Still just trying to build a solid base,looks like Saturday will be a no run day because of all day judging for my kids...But after that I should be a pretty solid contributor... 
Gordon

Billy · Mar 5, 2008

Hey everybody! I'm Billy. I'm 37, Cancer is my sunsign, and I enjoy long walks on the beach. Not really. The sand gets in my shoes. I enjoy watching my family (wife and 2 kids) play on the beach while I relax on a beach towel. How about that? 
I think I can say I'm getting over an injury. My knee still bothers me a little but it is not stopping me from running. My mileage is in the low 20s now and I'm helping my boy to get ready for a 5K at then end of April. I'm also doing some swimming though right now it's more like floating. 
It's going to be a really fun round!

Fortunate One · Mar 5, 2008

Hi all, 
This should be good. I haven't done this before but I already feel connected to the team member who've posted. Maria, I play volleyball regularly. Roots, I'm headed to Baaston this year too. Gordon, let's just say we have been in the same running club for a while. <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif"> 
I'll try to pull my weight, but most of it will be running. We do get points for volleyball, though, right?

Eruu · Mar 5, 2008

Howdy! I'm new to the forum and the VRAA of course but I'm very excited about it all. I ran my first half marathon this year and I'm addicted to running now. I plan to run a 25K (<a href="http://www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceHogsHunt50K.html" target="_blank">Hog's Hunt</a>) on April 5th and my first marathon later this year. I can't wait for Friday. 
Also it would be very nice to crush team G since my wife is on that one. <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">

runningINnyc · Mar 5, 2008

Oh yeah, more volleyball stars - welcome Fortunate One!! V-ball does count as an alternative workout (12 pts. max per day), we all know it's a heart pounding activity but last round it was decided that team sports should all be categorized as alt. workouts so as not to stray too far away from the running portion of the VRAA. Cool? Cool! 
Great to see everyone filing in...

runningINnyc · Mar 5, 2008

LOL! We can certainly make that happen. A little friendly competition, right? <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

antagonist · Mar 5, 2008

Hi all, my name's taggy and Team E is going to smoke your asses. 
xoxo <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

runningINnyc · Mar 5, 2008

Anty - protect your uterus, you're gonna need it!

Biah · Mar 5, 2008

Hi kids!! 
I'm Biah, 28, Chicago. Nerdy biochemist in Chicago by day... nerdy biochemist at night, too.... I'm mainly into triathlons and 1/2 marathons and have done some good speedwork this winter but need to rebuild a better base before racing season begins. So this is just what I need to keep me going every day...Running, swimming, lifting and some biking will be my main contributions. But I was wondering, do relations count? I was thinking that could fall under Pilates or something...<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
Go Team F!!!

roots · Mar 6, 2008

Uh Biah...what are these "relations" you speak of? Do they expend energy? <img alt="confused.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/confused.gif"> <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

gin79 · Mar 6, 2008

Hi everyone! 
This will be my first time playing VRAA and I can't wait! I'm fairly new to the forum but have been running for about 7 years. I'm 46 and have completed 8 marathons including 2 Boston. I'm currently training for my 3rd and BEST Boston. I also do core and push-ups 4 times a week and lift light weights 2-3 times a week. I hope to help Team F win!!!!!

eliz4015 · Mar 6, 2008

Hi, I'm the newbie BAinTraining. (Does that make me BAIT?) Started running two years ago today and I'm celebrating by . . . . . NOT RUNNING!! Have been laid up with a sinus infection and have only managed 4 lousy miles this week! And they really were quite pitiful. 
Am determined to be well enough to walk, do weights, and/or pilates by Friday, though, and to get back to running as soon as the crud allows. 
Eliz

KP · Mar 6, 2008

hey gang. 
training for a half in Madison and Grandma's marathon. Busy packing for a move right now. Will be ready to go on Friday.

SeaPig · Mar 6, 2008

Hi Team. 
This is my second VRAA. 
Running St. Pats 5 miler in St. Louis on the 15th. 
Springfield, IL half April 5th 
Chicago Marathon in the fall. 
I am hoping to drop a few lbs and do some consistent xtraining along with my running. I will be reporting my weight along with my points for some good ole fashion peer pressure motivation. 
Current weight 170 
Oh and I dont mind winning!

oache · Mar 6, 2008

I'm gonna root for y'all to win.....six pack of goose island IPA to the the biggest stretch performer on this team. 
I know Maria, I'm the best right? <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

Fortunate One · Mar 6, 2008

I have friends who are doing Grandma's. A bunch of us tried to get into the Half (lottery) but no luck. <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif">

Fortunate One · Mar 6, 2008

name possibilities: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Software/9127/index.html" target="_blank">Fractal Explorers</a> 
Maria's Maniacs 
NYC'rBust 
Fargo 
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