Team J Check In!

Doctor Wu · Mar 5, 2008

Okay, it's time to check in. Then we need a team name. I'll have you all know I don't want any lazy runners on my team because I'm two out of three for VRAA wins and I don't like losing! 
Now, about that team name... Something with a J? Team Joyous Junk? Nah. 
How about The Undeterred? (it's a homonym) <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
And please don't make me a captain. I have a hard time logging in at work and I'm generally disorganized anyway.

Heather5395 · Mar 5, 2008

Good morning Team J!!! 
Dr. Wu-this is my first VRAA, but I promise I'm not lazy!!<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> And I hate to lose too. 
Team name-hmmmmm......thinking. 
Can't wait to get to know everyone, have a great day!

Strawberry Runner · Mar 5, 2008

Hi Teammates! 
I'm Coleen and this is my first VRAA. I'm pretty darn competitive, so I promise to work my butt off for you guys! I'll set my brain to thinking about a team name today at work since I won't be using it there. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

LSU_Fan_Tiff · Mar 5, 2008

Hey y'all! 
I'm Tiff and I've got too many things driving me this round, besides the fact that I'm competitive also! 
Team name... I was thinkin' something along the lines of Just eat our dust.... cause that's what the other teams are gonna do, right? <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

markalan · Mar 5, 2008

Mark checking in - 2 times on TEAM JJJJ<img alt="banana.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif"><img alt="banana.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif"><img alt="banana.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif"><img alt="banana.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif">

Doctor Wu · Mar 5, 2008

I just noticed how many wimmins there are on Team J. Being the supportive guy that I am, I volunteer to give all you ladies massages and hand wash your Jogbras. Don't bother to take them off first; you'll be so busy running and all. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

tershall · Mar 5, 2008

Tershall reporting for duty. I'm excited and ready for this round to start. This is my second VRAA. 
Team name - Jumpin' through hoops 
(although I really like the already suggested Just eat our dust)

ecodork · Mar 5, 2008

This is my first VRAA! Unfortunately I did something to my back between signing up for this and getting assigned to a team, but I'm hoping for a quick recovery and logging points anyway I can. 
Team name... will have to think about this one!

hally · Mar 5, 2008

Oh My, WU is my captain, oh my captain <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
Barb reporting for BADASS duty! Looking over the list I only see three names that I know so looking forward to getting to know everyone else! 
I kind of like team Just EAT OUR DUST!

kimbro · Mar 5, 2008

Team J team mates are: 
Team J 
Alemma 
Doctor Wu 
ecodork 
hally 
Heather5395 
Kimbro (captain) 
LSU_Fan_Tiff 
maccabeth 
markalan 
Marko 
missy1102 (captain) 
RunsTheBitterroot 
sdp 
Strawberry Runner 
tershall 
... And yes, we do need a kick ass team name! 
This is from Billy:2. There Will Be Names. I'd like for teams to have names other than letters of the alphabet this round. I'd like teams to come up with them as a group but the responsibility will be yours. You don't have to come up with a name but teams that do will be given 100 bonus points. Here's the rules 
*Needs to be something like a word, i.e. no mere letters or numbers 
*Let's keep it to under 30 characters. 
*No special characters that might mess up the database like: ( = + & @ 
*Names will be due to me by Tuesday the 11th. 
So let's get cracking on a name. And I would like to issue a team challenge: I plan on getting up 30 minutes early- to get in an extra workout. For me- that means I get up at 2:30 A.M. Are you up for it??

sdp · Mar 5, 2008

Hey, Team J. This is my, I don't know, 3rd VRAA and I've never won. Dang it-----let's win this time!!!!! 
Team names?.....um something with jump and / or jive? I don't know, not feeling very creative this morning!!! 
I'm traveling all next week for work and will probably log my points right to the points database (that's an option this round, right?). 
ah, wu, thanks for the massage and laundry offer!!! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
I can host a party in Syracuse once we get there!!! I'm thinking Colman's Irish Pub. Oh, and I know some great spots in Detroit. Other than that, I leave the other locals you to the rest of the team! 
Go team!!!!

kimbro · Mar 5, 2008

Don't forget:4. Theme Weekends: As part of the "game" aspect of the VRAA, I'm going to offer some bonus point opportunities. I'll need your help on these. Each weekend will have a "theme" activity. If you do an activity enough get 1 VRAA point, you also get 5 bonus points. There is no requirement that anyone do any of the theme activities; it is just a way to score extra points. The themes will be on weekends (Fri-Sun). You can only earn 1 theme bonus per weekend. 
1st weekend: Alternate Workouts (b/c we are starting in CA) 
2nd weekend: Cycling (wide open spaces of western US) 
3rd weekend: Swimming (crossing the Mississippi and seeing the Great Lakes) 
4th weekend: Running (for the race to the finish) 
This weekend is Alt Workout- so let's dust off the yoga mats, weights, and whatever else and score big this weekend! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 12 points max per day (60 minutes)+ the 5 extra points!! so please be sure to include an Alt workout plans for three days. Even 1 point for an Alt. workout means 6 points for the team.

antagonist · Mar 5, 2008

Team Jackoffs.

Doctor Wu · Mar 5, 2008

Oh yeah newbies, there'll be some trash talkin losers invading our space once in a while.

antagonist · Mar 5, 2008

Fixed that for you. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

kimbro · Mar 5, 2008

Dude, Is this how you going to act when you lose??? Cause this team is ready to kick ass!! 
**antagonist- of the losing team <a href="http://fitmilwaukee.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/fighting/fighting0040.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a>

hally · Mar 5, 2008

OK, now the gloves are off! 
Antag, really shouldn't you be off nursing your wounds after that DNF marathon of yours? <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif"> 
I'm throwing a HUGE party when we get to NYC first. So let's DO IT!!

kimbro · Mar 5, 2008

Hally- I really like your signature lines. And your possitive outlook.

kimbro · Mar 5, 2008

Btw- starting new job on Monday! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> So from 8 am to 4:30 I'll be working, weekends off. I'll do my e-mails and PMs after 7 pm. 
FYI: My name is Kim, co captain, and I plan on doing two workouts a day, one will be running, the other an Alt. workout ( during the week) and adding a Cardio workout on weekends. 
My e-addy is <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> 
If you are planning to be away from your computer for awhile ( ie: several days) PM me and I'll give you my home phone # so your points will be added to team report.

Heather5395 · Mar 6, 2008

Checking back in... 
Tiff-love the name you suggested! 
Doctor Wu-thanks for the laundry offer<img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
Kim-I'm with you, I get up between 2-4 depending on how long I'm running that day. 
Hello to everyone else<img alt="wave.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wave.gif"> Now let's kick some booty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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