Team Three - All Aboard!!!

RandMart · Apr 1, 2011

Randmart
TechTee
FloridaBoiler
ksrunr
GaReb
 
First things first ... we WILL have a cool name!!! Whether it's "Guaranteed Bronze" "One Foot on the Podium" "Pedal to the Medal" or whatever ... I will NOT Captain a ship without a proper monicker [or spinnaker for that matter] ... even <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Doria" target="_blank">Andrea Doria</a> is OK with me

ksrunr · Apr 1, 2011

ksrunr here. I recognize most of the names around here. Haven't done a vraa for a while now. I'll over score first two weeks and underscore the last two weeks. Should even out. Racing OKC marathon May 1st.

lizzybenny · Apr 1, 2011

welcome.

GaReb770 · Apr 1, 2011

Present and on board. 4.32 mile run at Tucker High School track tonight at 6:43pm; 9:47 pace.

GaReb770 · Apr 1, 2011

Good luck in OKC. This is my first year not to run the marathon or half since its inception. 

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by ksrunr <a href="/forum/thread/73255/team-three-all-aboard#post_1991734"><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> ksrunr here. I recognize most of the names around here. Haven't done a vraa for a while now. I'll over score first two weeks and underscore the last two weeks. Should even out. Racing OKC marathon May 1st.
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ksrunr · Apr 2, 2011

GaReb770 - This is my first OKC. I hear it can be a windy race on the return and maybe a bit too warm?

GaReb770 · Apr 2, 2011

OKC tends to be a a little cool at the 6:30 start but warms up very quickly as the sun rises. Whether winds will be a problem is determined by Lake Heffner. If it's windy at Lake Heffner, which begins right just after mile 13, then the entire 2nd half is going to be windy and probably slow you a bit. On the other hand on race days when Lake Heffner's winds are calm you can have a really great race the 2nd half. I've seen heavy winds in some races and nothing in all in others. Heat is a factor in the race and it's always been very warm to say the least but there are lots of water stops and sports drink stations along the way and the neighborhood groups come out to watch and support the runners. Just be aware of the heat build up especially on the 2nd half of the course but you'll have no problems getting water/sports drinks along the way. Because the race is a week later than normal I suspect the race may be a little warmer than usual.
 
There is a Methodist Church right at the start that has a free pancake breakfast along with water and juice open to everyone before the race and even for a little while after the race starts so if you have any family members watching you start it's a great place for them to go afterwards or before if you want to join any friends or family members. It's also a good place to just relax a little before the race.
 
People in OKC will tell you the course is a little hilly. Hills depend on one's perspective. Living and running in Atlanta I consider OKC's course relatively flat with only a few very gentle inclines. There is a small uphill just after mile one, a small bridge at mile 13 as you enter Lake Heffner, and another bridge, somewhat larger than the one at 13, but not too bad at mile 17 as you exit Lake Heffner. Otherwise, I have a hard time describing anything else as a hill on the course.

ksrunr · Apr 2, 2011

Thanks for the info on the OKC. I live in CC TX but was born and raised in Wichita, KS. I don't remember OKC as being particularly hilly.

Floridaboiler · Apr 5, 2011

Hello,
Late arrival to the party. I will try and remember to post daily! FYI, I don't run on weekends due to real life things like work and coaching soccer that get in the way of my running! :-D

RandMart · Apr 5, 2011

By Popular vote and NOT because the [Alleged] Alpha Male / Captain said so ...
 
We are now Team Five Guys
 
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Tech Tee · Apr 6, 2011

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We are now Team Five Guys
 
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You forgot the logo

Tech Tee · Apr 7, 2011

Sorry guys. I only scored 54 points the first week. 60 is supposedly the minimum for Bad Ass. I'm a victim of "time bankruptcy". I'll pick it up.

RandMart · Apr 7, 2011

The week's not over YET, Jeff ... <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_130218926971834" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
If you can carve out a few minutes today, a 4-mile bike ride or a mile and a half jog will get you to 60

Tech Tee · Apr 7, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by RandMart <a href="/forum/thread/73255/team-three-all-aboard#post_1993020"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> The week's not over YET, Jeff ... <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_130218926971834" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
If you can carve out a few minutes today, a 4-mile bike ride or a mile and a half jog will get you to 60
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Too friggin' cold for the bike. Plus, I need new tires. I might be able to do 30 minutes of Pilates tonight though. If I remember. Then actually do it.

RandMart · Apr 7, 2011

Still with the tires??? Tell me size ya need and I'll look around the garage.
 
You could hit up our LBS in Hammonton [<a href="http://www.propedalsbikeshop.com/" target="_blank">http://www.propedalsbikeshop.com/</a> ask for Jeanne]
 
Or order online:
<a href="http://www.biketiresdirect.com/" target="_blank">http://www.biketiresdirect.com/</a>
<a href="http://www.performancebike.com/" target="_blank">http://www.performancebike.com/</a>

Tech Tee · Apr 7, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by RandMart <a href="/forum/thread/73255/team-three-all-aboard#post_1993063"><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> Still with the tires??? Tell me size ya need and I'll look around the garage.
 
You could hit up our LBS in Hammonton [<a href="http://www.propedalsbikeshop.com/" target="_blank">http://www.propedalsbikeshop.com/</a> ask for Jeanne]
 
Or order online:
<a href="http://www.biketiresdirect.com/" target="_blank">http://www.biketiresdirect.com/</a>
<a href="http://www.performancebike.com/" target="_blank">http://www.performancebike.com/</a>
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Never bothered fixing them after if got cold last fall, and haven't gotten to them yet. Still, it's too cold to bike anyway (for me, and the clothing that I have)

RandMart · Apr 7, 2011

D'Wife rode this morning ... jus' sayin'
 
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ksrunr · Apr 13, 2011

Oh Captain. I will be running the OKC marathon May 1 which is last day of vraa. I will likely not have computer access so you need to enter me for 27 miles and 1 point alternative on that day. Thanks
ks

RandMart · Apr 13, 2011

Will do ... right after I put in my pints ... I mean, POINTS for <a href="http://www.broadstreetrun.com/" target="_blank">Broad Street</a>

Tech Tee · Apr 13, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by RandMart <a href="/forum/thread/73255/team-three-all-aboard#post_1994224"><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> Will do ... right after I put in my pints ... I mean, POINTS for <a href="http://www.broadstreetrun.com/" target="_blank">Broad Street</a>
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 So you're doing that this yeah, eh?

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