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<p>Great to see Robin yesterday, now where is Dale?</p>
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<p>What lovely weather today, it's stopped raining and it's just delightful. The forecast for the next few days is the same.</p>
<p>2 miles this morning.</p>
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<p>Great to see Robin yesterday, now where is Dale?</p>
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<p>What lovely weather today, it's stopped raining and it's just delightful. The forecast for the next few days is the same.</p>
<p>2 miles this morning.</p>
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<p>I'm sorry about that Choove. The dead battery always seems to occur at a time you least expect it and really need the car.</p>
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<p>We have had a hugh break in the temps, so much so that I am freezing my butt off by comparison to what it's been like. Ran an easy 11 yesterday and today was supposed to be 5 slow, but again it was in the mid-70's so I did 6 at easy pace. Felt just super. Flex and core work at the Y afterwards.</p>
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<p>All packed and ready to head to Pittsburgh for a one-day meeting. Tomorrow morning at 5:30 I'll run from the Marriott along the Allegheny River to that old submarine that is berthed there and back again, a 3 mile run. Spareribs</p>
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<p>We have had a hugh break in the temps, so much so that I am freezing my butt off by comparison to what it's been like. Ran an easy 11 yesterday and today was supposed to be 5 slow, but again it was in the mid-70's so I did 6 at easy pace. Felt just super. Flex and core work at the Y afterwards.</p>
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<p>All packed and ready to head to Pittsburgh for a one-day meeting. Tomorrow morning at 5:30 I'll run from the Marriott along the Allegheny River to that old submarine that is berthed there and back again, a 3 mile run. Spareribs</p>
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<p>Hi Choov, Hally and Ribs.</p>
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<p>Cool weather here today (71) at lunchtime and just great for running in. The humidity is still a bit high, but who cares. Great to get out and enjoy the last few days of summer around here. </p>
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<p>I was supposed to run 5 miles including 3 miles easy, but the 3 easy miles came at a much faster than easy pace (8:05 - 8:35) - 7:40 / 7:42 / 7:33. So I probably just cost myself a sub 21:00 finish in Saturday's 5k, but it's not a target race; I knew I was going too fast (even though it felt easy) by about the first 1/2 mile, and that it will cost me on Saturday....but who cares.</p>
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<p>Take it as it comes.</p>
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<p>Brian</p>
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<p>Cool weather here today (71) at lunchtime and just great for running in. The humidity is still a bit high, but who cares. Great to get out and enjoy the last few days of summer around here. </p>
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<p>I was supposed to run 5 miles including 3 miles easy, but the 3 easy miles came at a much faster than easy pace (8:05 - 8:35) - 7:40 / 7:42 / 7:33. So I probably just cost myself a sub 21:00 finish in Saturday's 5k, but it's not a target race; I knew I was going too fast (even though it felt easy) by about the first 1/2 mile, and that it will cost me on Saturday....but who cares.</p>
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<p>Take it as it comes.</p>
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<p>Brian</p>
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>
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<p>I had a pretty miserable 2 mile run this morning around the condo complex. The temperature was great but the humidity was high.....I don't think that was the problem, I think it was just not enough sleep and stuff like that. Oh well. I got it done and that's the important thing, and hopefully tomorrow will be better.</p>
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<p>These stoopid mortgage people are making me jump through a lot of hoops. Now they want me to increase the insurance on the contents of our condo, and I just don't see the reason why. We have next to nothing of value -- all "early american relative" furniture, 2 small TVs, etc. Probably the most valuable things are our 2 dogs (not show dogs) and my enormous collection of running shoes in various states of disrepair. Just another bump in the process but I shall persevere, most likely with additional gray strands but that's not important.</p>
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<p>Susan</p>
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<p>I had a pretty miserable 2 mile run this morning around the condo complex. The temperature was great but the humidity was high.....I don't think that was the problem, I think it was just not enough sleep and stuff like that. Oh well. I got it done and that's the important thing, and hopefully tomorrow will be better.</p>
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<p>These stoopid mortgage people are making me jump through a lot of hoops. Now they want me to increase the insurance on the contents of our condo, and I just don't see the reason why. We have next to nothing of value -- all "early american relative" furniture, 2 small TVs, etc. Probably the most valuable things are our 2 dogs (not show dogs) and my enormous collection of running shoes in various states of disrepair. Just another bump in the process but I shall persevere, most likely with additional gray strands but that's not important.</p>
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<p>Susan</p>
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<p>crappy battery choovie. bty, just hammer that 5k and don't worry about residuals from today's workout; if you want sub-21, go get it!</p>
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<p>had some great luck this morning... late run, but it was only 80f and drizzly... a big-a$$ thunderstorm is perched just west of tucson, and it sat there for the whole morning, giving us low temps, nice drizzle and cloud shade.</p>
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<p>11mi with a ridiculous hill workout: 4 times (6 min hard up, 2 min rest, 2:30 hard down, 1 min rest, 2:30 hard down, 1 min rest). ran it on my road, since it climbs about 130 feet over 1 mile... with some steeper parts and some flatter parts for a good mix. averaged near 6:55 pace going up, and 6:15 pace going down. 2mi warmup, 1mi warmdown and i was toast by the workout's end.</p>
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<p>had some great luck this morning... late run, but it was only 80f and drizzly... a big-a$$ thunderstorm is perched just west of tucson, and it sat there for the whole morning, giving us low temps, nice drizzle and cloud shade.</p>
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<p>11mi with a ridiculous hill workout: 4 times (6 min hard up, 2 min rest, 2:30 hard down, 1 min rest, 2:30 hard down, 1 min rest). ran it on my road, since it climbs about 130 feet over 1 mile... with some steeper parts and some flatter parts for a good mix. averaged near 6:55 pace going up, and 6:15 pace going down. 2mi warmup, 1mi warmdown and i was toast by the workout's end.</p>
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<p>Hi folks!</p>
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<p>My, it's quiet here today!</p>
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<p>You know tomorrow will be better, Susan! I've come to expect the crappy workouts and don't overanalyze them as long as the overall trend stays heading the right way.</p>
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<p>Too bad about the battery, Choovie!</p>
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<p>Greta run on the Equinox course, Erika! That's one hell of an elevation profile!</p>
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<p>XT, strength and stretching today in the work gym in anticipation of 3 days running in a row. We're heading into another hot bit of weather..... perhaps summer's last kick at the can?</p>
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<p>Stay cool & enjoy your day!</p>
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<p>My, it's quiet here today!</p>
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<p>You know tomorrow will be better, Susan! I've come to expect the crappy workouts and don't overanalyze them as long as the overall trend stays heading the right way.</p>
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<p>Too bad about the battery, Choovie!</p>
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<p>Greta run on the Equinox course, Erika! That's one hell of an elevation profile!</p>
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<p>XT, strength and stretching today in the work gym in anticipation of 3 days running in a row. We're heading into another hot bit of weather..... perhaps summer's last kick at the can?</p>
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<p>Stay cool & enjoy your day!</p>
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<p>Oh things are slow here. The perfect time to leave a ...</p>
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<p>Race report:<br>
5th overall. Small race. Won a T-shirt.<br><br>
Real story. My goal/estimate was pretty accurate. There were 3 racers and a bunch of wannabes. So I came in 2nd in the wannabe category. <br><br>
Mile 1 7:04, then 7:27 ave for the rest. 22:44 total and 7:20 pace. My prediction was 7:15. But I count it as close because there were two hills that had an effect.<br><br>
Ave HR 178. Once I was stuck in the gap I ran at 180, which I considered comfortable for racing. If I was ready for tolerating pain I should have been able to take 4th. He passed me on an uphill and I just never went after him. The 3 runners were gone from the start. Winner was 19:57. So someday I should be able to run with him.<br><br>
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<p>Race report:<br>
5th overall. Small race. Won a T-shirt.<br><br>
Real story. My goal/estimate was pretty accurate. There were 3 racers and a bunch of wannabes. So I came in 2nd in the wannabe category. <br><br>
Mile 1 7:04, then 7:27 ave for the rest. 22:44 total and 7:20 pace. My prediction was 7:15. But I count it as close because there were two hills that had an effect.<br><br>
Ave HR 178. Once I was stuck in the gap I ran at 180, which I considered comfortable for racing. If I was ready for tolerating pain I should have been able to take 4th. He passed me on an uphill and I just never went after him. The 3 runners were gone from the start. Winner was 19:57. So someday I should be able to run with him.<br><br>
Craig</p>
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<p>Excellent, a Pro race report!</p>
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<p>5 easy miles with Reggie</p>
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<p>I'm wearing contacts for the first time today, after 20+ years in glasses. My eyes still feel weird (pupils are dilated), so I can't tell yet, but I think I will like contacts much better.</p>
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<p>5 easy miles with Reggie</p>
<p>15' core</p>
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<p>I'm wearing contacts for the first time today, after 20+ years in glasses. My eyes still feel weird (pupils are dilated), so I can't tell yet, but I think I will like contacts much better.</p>
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<p>congrats Craig!! I certainly would never call you a wannabe runner though.</p>
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<p>Yep, slow day here but busy day for me at work and I have nothing to report anyways. I have tomorrow off work so plan on getting in a run in the a.m. Part of my run with my son, dressed in his football gear, and then a few more solo miles after that.</p>
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<p>enjoy the rest of your day everyone. Focus on the positive!</p>
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<p>Yep, slow day here but busy day for me at work and I have nothing to report anyways. I have tomorrow off work so plan on getting in a run in the a.m. Part of my run with my son, dressed in his football gear, and then a few more solo miles after that.</p>
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<p>enjoy the rest of your day everyone. Focus on the positive!</p>
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<p>Woohoo! A cggir race report! That's been a long time in coming. Good for you!</p>
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<p>So Millbot, what was the nudge to go for the contacts? Just curious. I don't think I've ever met anyone who says "I sure wish I could go back to wearing glasses!"</p>
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<p>That sucks about the dead battery, Choovie, but I sure wouldn't mind the Plan B option. I keep saying I'm going to take time off this summer and then I rarely do it. And I'm running out of summer faster than most of you!</p>
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<p>After yesterday's hill run, I thought my legs would be toast. And while they were tired, they warmed up and got into the groove of a lunchtime run today. Started easy, and progressed to faster (8:04), but that's cuz the return trip is kinda downhill. Felt good to be out there in the sunshine, forecast is for a rainy weekend. Of course! I have a 5k trail race Saturday morning and 24 miles on the trail scheduled for Sunday!</p>
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<p>So Millbot, what was the nudge to go for the contacts? Just curious. I don't think I've ever met anyone who says "I sure wish I could go back to wearing glasses!"</p>
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<p>That sucks about the dead battery, Choovie, but I sure wouldn't mind the Plan B option. I keep saying I'm going to take time off this summer and then I rarely do it. And I'm running out of summer faster than most of you!</p>
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<p>After yesterday's hill run, I thought my legs would be toast. And while they were tired, they warmed up and got into the groove of a lunchtime run today. Started easy, and progressed to faster (8:04), but that's cuz the return trip is kinda downhill. Felt good to be out there in the sunshine, forecast is for a rainy weekend. Of course! I have a 5k trail race Saturday morning and 24 miles on the trail scheduled for Sunday!</p>
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<p>Good to hear from Cgrai !</p>
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<p>There are people coming out of the woodwork. I even saw Enkephalin! Pro, awesome racing!</p>
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<p>3 miles easy and I was reminded how Irunmike says to enjoy the gift. Was it any coincidence that out of all the running shirts I could have grabbed out of the pile, it was the Knoxville one? I think not. So Ted, I will raise a beer in your honor but no nachos.</p>
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<p>This wasn't on my plan so now I have some 'splaining to do to Brooke.</p>
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<p>3 miles easy and I was reminded how Irunmike says to enjoy the gift. Was it any coincidence that out of all the running shirts I could have grabbed out of the pile, it was the Knoxville one? I think not. So Ted, I will raise a beer in your honor but no nachos.</p>
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<p>This wasn't on my plan so now I have some 'splaining to do to Brooke.</p>
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