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<p>Well, we are in the new place. Lots of cleaning to do at the old place before I turn in the keys, plus more cleaning and organizing to be done at the new place. But it is amazing how much the new place already feels a lot more like "home" after 2 days than my old place ever really did in almost 9 years. The old place was pretty sterile white/beige and this one has color on the walls and hard wood floors and such (it is a privately owned condo we are renting), plus of course it is the 2 of us.</p>
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<p>Once we are settled a bit more, visitors are welcome!</p>
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<p>No fitnessing yet for me, other than the physical labor involved with the move.</p>
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<p>Once we are settled a bit more, visitors are welcome!</p>
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<p>No fitnessing yet for me, other than the physical labor involved with the move.</p>
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<p>morning</p>
<p>I ended up running 3 miles last night whilst being pulled by a very happy it is finally cold and there is a bit of snow on the ground puppy.</p>
<p>Dome tonight</p>
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<p>Back is feeling a bit better.</p>
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<p>woot for new home!!</p>
<p>I ended up running 3 miles last night whilst being pulled by a very happy it is finally cold and there is a bit of snow on the ground puppy.</p>
<p>Dome tonight</p>
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<p>Back is feeling a bit better.</p>
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<p>woot for new home!!</p>
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<p>Morning all,</p>
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<p>Flew home from Houston yesterday. Got in around lunch time and just lounged around with my kids for the rest of the day since I had the day off. I'm more sore today that I was yesterday. Took yesterday off from running. Probably need to get a couple of SLOW miles in today to start the recovery running process.</p>
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<p>The race was AWESOME!!!!</p>
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<p>I went to the start line with no plan other than to run a solid race and say within myself. I felt like the marathon beat me down twice in November and I wanted to regain the upperhand. So, I didn't really have a time goal perhaps other than to run better than 3:30. I just wanted to manage the race the way I knew that I could. So, my non-plan was to find a pace that felt comfortable and just lock onto it and go. </p>
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<p>I started with two friends of mine, while two other started just a bit in front of us. They were both going for sub 3 times so we knew we wouldn't see them. My friend Cary wanted to give himself a shot at 3:15 so I knew that he'd need 7:25ish pace going off the line. I thought I would see how that feels and drop back if necessary. Surprisingly, it felt very comfortable. So Wade and I just kind of set the pace at 7:20 - 7:25 with Cary in tow. Cary was laboring a bit already at mile 10 so Wade I just pressed on. And that's the way it went all day, really no variation of pace, just keep going, keep it moderately easy and comfortable. </p>
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<p>We really enjoyed the race, the conditions were perfect, but perhaps a touch hot at the end. Crowd support was awesome. The only complaint would be the concrete running surface that covers the majority of the route. Can't blame the organizers since concrete is basically what they have to work with. </p>
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<p>Somewhere around mile 22 or so, I was passing a guy and he called out my name. It was Baggs. We said a quick hello as I passed. At mile 23 Wade says to me, "you're on pace for a PR, right?" I said, "Yeah, I know, I'm trying not to think about it." I told Wade that if we were to pick up the pace any it wouldn't be until at least 24 if then even. Wade said that was good. Wade is doing his first 100 mile race in a couple of weeks, so this was just a training tune up for him. We made no move at 24 and at about 24.5 Wade said he was going to go. I said OK. I could still see him. I gradually picked it up a bit too. As I got closer to the finish I could see that 3:15 was potentially going to happen. I was strong down to the finish, no calf cramps like in my previous two 3:16s. Wade was about 25 seconds ahead of me.</p>
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<p>Brad and Prince had PRs too, with Brad in at 2:54, and Prince breaking 3 for the first time with 2:59:59. He was out of control after that. Many beers were consumed. He was stopping people on the street and telling them that he broke 3 hours. It was hilarious. </p>
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<p>Cary threw up at mile 17, and then again at mile 21 and got a ride back to the finish line area in an ambulance. He was fine though. This is an issue that he struggles with. </p>
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<p>It was great fun to hand out with Pacer's Crew and Maria post race. And we had a blast watching the trials on Saturday. Great weekend, great race, great friends! </p>
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<p>Bob - I hope your race was fun too. </p>
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<p>Thanks everyone for your support. You know I was a brand new marathoner when I started posting here, and I told Pacer over beer that when I first joined the group that I thought to myself, well if he can run quick then so can I.
Pacer's friends kept asking, now how do you guys know each other? and we'd say from the internet. Still get funny looks. but we've been to at least 6 different races together. </p>
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<p>What did I miss over the weekend? I didn't take my laptop with me on the trip. </p>
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<p>Flew home from Houston yesterday. Got in around lunch time and just lounged around with my kids for the rest of the day since I had the day off. I'm more sore today that I was yesterday. Took yesterday off from running. Probably need to get a couple of SLOW miles in today to start the recovery running process.</p>
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<p>The race was AWESOME!!!!</p>
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<p>I went to the start line with no plan other than to run a solid race and say within myself. I felt like the marathon beat me down twice in November and I wanted to regain the upperhand. So, I didn't really have a time goal perhaps other than to run better than 3:30. I just wanted to manage the race the way I knew that I could. So, my non-plan was to find a pace that felt comfortable and just lock onto it and go. </p>
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<p>I started with two friends of mine, while two other started just a bit in front of us. They were both going for sub 3 times so we knew we wouldn't see them. My friend Cary wanted to give himself a shot at 3:15 so I knew that he'd need 7:25ish pace going off the line. I thought I would see how that feels and drop back if necessary. Surprisingly, it felt very comfortable. So Wade and I just kind of set the pace at 7:20 - 7:25 with Cary in tow. Cary was laboring a bit already at mile 10 so Wade I just pressed on. And that's the way it went all day, really no variation of pace, just keep going, keep it moderately easy and comfortable. </p>
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<p>We really enjoyed the race, the conditions were perfect, but perhaps a touch hot at the end. Crowd support was awesome. The only complaint would be the concrete running surface that covers the majority of the route. Can't blame the organizers since concrete is basically what they have to work with. </p>
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<p>Somewhere around mile 22 or so, I was passing a guy and he called out my name. It was Baggs. We said a quick hello as I passed. At mile 23 Wade says to me, "you're on pace for a PR, right?" I said, "Yeah, I know, I'm trying not to think about it." I told Wade that if we were to pick up the pace any it wouldn't be until at least 24 if then even. Wade said that was good. Wade is doing his first 100 mile race in a couple of weeks, so this was just a training tune up for him. We made no move at 24 and at about 24.5 Wade said he was going to go. I said OK. I could still see him. I gradually picked it up a bit too. As I got closer to the finish I could see that 3:15 was potentially going to happen. I was strong down to the finish, no calf cramps like in my previous two 3:16s. Wade was about 25 seconds ahead of me.</p>
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<p>Brad and Prince had PRs too, with Brad in at 2:54, and Prince breaking 3 for the first time with 2:59:59. He was out of control after that. Many beers were consumed. He was stopping people on the street and telling them that he broke 3 hours. It was hilarious. </p>
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<p>Cary threw up at mile 17, and then again at mile 21 and got a ride back to the finish line area in an ambulance. He was fine though. This is an issue that he struggles with. </p>
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<p>It was great fun to hand out with Pacer's Crew and Maria post race. And we had a blast watching the trials on Saturday. Great weekend, great race, great friends! </p>
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<p>Bob - I hope your race was fun too. </p>
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<p>Thanks everyone for your support. You know I was a brand new marathoner when I started posting here, and I told Pacer over beer that when I first joined the group that I thought to myself, well if he can run quick then so can I.
Pacer's friends kept asking, now how do you guys know each other? and we'd say from the internet. Still get funny looks. but we've been to at least 6 different races together. </p><p> </p>
<p>What did I miss over the weekend? I didn't take my laptop with me on the trip. </p>
<p>Yay for <strong>Bard</strong> and <strong>Moon</strong> in the new home! </p>
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<p>Well, I'm back in NJ and back to work. Ugh. My ankle does feel just a little gimpy today. Not bad, and I'm sure it'll be okay after a few days of rest. I guess I'm glad I mailed in the last 9 miles. I'd rather finish healthy with a slow time than really injure myself to finish in a faster time...</p>
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<p>I updated <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/bobmann/Running_General/Marathon_Medals/USA_Marathon_Map.jpg" target="_blank">my marathon map</a>. After 21 states, I still don't have a connection between the east coast and the west coast, but I do now have a connection between Canada and Mexico. After Wisconsin in May, however, I'll get that east-west connection... </p>
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<p>I took a bunch of BobCam shots, of course. But I haven't looked at them yet. I'll try to sift thru them tonight and then get a Race Report written up soon. But this is going to be a busy week at work, so I don't know how much time I'll have to devote to writing that in the near future. It might take a few days...</p>
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<p>Well, I'm back in NJ and back to work. Ugh. My ankle does feel just a little gimpy today. Not bad, and I'm sure it'll be okay after a few days of rest. I guess I'm glad I mailed in the last 9 miles. I'd rather finish healthy with a slow time than really injure myself to finish in a faster time...</p>
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<p>I updated <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/bobmann/Running_General/Marathon_Medals/USA_Marathon_Map.jpg" target="_blank">my marathon map</a>. After 21 states, I still don't have a connection between the east coast and the west coast, but I do now have a connection between Canada and Mexico. After Wisconsin in May, however, I'll get that east-west connection... </p>
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<p>I took a bunch of BobCam shots, of course. But I haven't looked at them yet. I'll try to sift thru them tonight and then get a Race Report written up soon. But this is going to be a busy week at work, so I don't know how much time I'll have to devote to writing that in the near future. It might take a few days...</p>
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I see you still need ND</p>
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<p>FARGO</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>GatorBob</strong> <a href="/t/76162/tuesday#post_2025909"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><p>Yay for <strong>Bard</strong> and <strong>Moon</strong> in the new home! </p>
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<p>Well, I'm back in NJ and back to work. Ugh. My ankle does feel just a little gimpy today. Not bad, and I'm sure it'll be okay after a few days of rest. I guess I'm glad I mailed in the last 9 miles. I'd rather finish healthy with a slow time than really injure myself to finish in a faster time...</p>
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<p>I updated <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/bobmann/Running_General/Marathon_Medals/USA_Marathon_Map.jpg" target="_blank">my marathon map</a>. After 21 states, I still don't have a connection between the east coast and the west coast, but I do now have a connection between Canada and Mexico. After Wisconsin in May, however, I'll get that east-west connection... </p>
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<p>I took a bunch of BobCam shots, of course. But I haven't looked at them yet. I'll try to sift thru them tonight and then get a Race Report written up soon. But this is going to be a busy week at work, so I don't know how much time I'll have to devote to writing that in the near future. It might take a few days...</p>
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I see you still need ND</p>
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<p>FARGO</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>GatorBob</strong> <a href="/t/76162/tuesday#post_2025909"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><p>Yay for <strong>Bard</strong> and <strong>Moon</strong> in the new home! </p>
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<p>Well, I'm back in NJ and back to work. Ugh. My ankle does feel just a little gimpy today. Not bad, and I'm sure it'll be okay after a few days of rest. I guess I'm glad I mailed in the last 9 miles. I'd rather finish healthy with a slow time than really injure myself to finish in a faster time...</p>
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<p>I updated <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/bobmann/Running_General/Marathon_Medals/USA_Marathon_Map.jpg" target="_blank">my marathon map</a>. After 21 states, I still don't have a connection between the east coast and the west coast, but I do now have a connection between Canada and Mexico. After Wisconsin in May, however, I'll get that east-west connection... </p>
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<p>I took a bunch of BobCam shots, of course. But I haven't looked at them yet. I'll try to sift thru them tonight and then get a Race Report written up soon. But this is going to be a busy week at work, so I don't know how much time I'll have to devote to writing that in the near future. It might take a few days...</p>
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<p>hello!!!!!!!!</p>
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<p>delightful dinner last night with alexis, dave, daves DD, and maria. gotta love me some company and tasty pizza!!!</p>
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<p>AWESOME, tim!! i'm so glad you finally got the race that you wanted!!! congrats on the PR! WOOOOOT!</p>
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<p>good days, all!</p>
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<p>delightful dinner last night with alexis, dave, daves DD, and maria. gotta love me some company and tasty pizza!!!</p>
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<p>AWESOME, tim!! i'm so glad you finally got the race that you wanted!!! congrats on the PR! WOOOOOT!</p>
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<p>good days, all!</p>
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<p>p.s. i miss pacer. it seems like he has really influenced and inspired so many of us. i remember being so dejected after the philly race when i failed to BQ but he really encouraged me and broke it down, basically stating i only needed to run 7 secs/mile faster and that i'd get my BQ. he totally convinced me that it was doable and to give it another shot. pacer is awesome. </p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>missy1102</strong> <a href="/t/76162/tuesday#post_2025915"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><p>p.s. i miss pacer. it seems like he has really influenced and inspired so many of us. i remember being so dejected after the philly race when i failed to BQ but he really encouraged me and broke it down, basically stating i only needed to run 7 secs/mile faster and that i'd get my BQ. he totally convinced me that it was doable and to give it another shot. pacer is awesome. </p>
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agreed!!! </p>
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<p>Fort hose who like to see the math, I ran a very very even race. It was a :28 negative split with 1:37:49 1st half / 1:37:21 2nd half</p>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:429px;" width="428"><colgroup><col><col><col span="3"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="height:40px;width:115px;">Split</td>
<td style="width:123px;">Time</td>
<td style="width:64px;">Diff</td>
<td style="width:64px;">min/mile</td>
<td style="width:64px;">mile/h</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">5K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">0:23:20</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:20</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:31</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7.99</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">10K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">0:46:17</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">22:57</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">15K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:09:29</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:12</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.05</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">20K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:32:45</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:16</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.04</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">HALF</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:37:49</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">5:04</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.04</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">25K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:55:41</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">17:52</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">30K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">2:18:11</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">22:30</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:25</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.1</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">35K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">2:41:56</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:45</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">40K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">3:05:17</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:21</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.05</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:40px;width:115px;">Finish Net</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">3:15:10</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">9:53</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>missy1102</strong> <a href="/t/76162/tuesday#post_2025915"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><p>p.s. i miss pacer. it seems like he has really influenced and inspired so many of us. i remember being so dejected after the philly race when i failed to BQ but he really encouraged me and broke it down, basically stating i only needed to run 7 secs/mile faster and that i'd get my BQ. he totally convinced me that it was doable and to give it another shot. pacer is awesome. </p>
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agreed!!! </p>
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<p>Fort hose who like to see the math, I ran a very very even race. It was a :28 negative split with 1:37:49 1st half / 1:37:21 2nd half</p>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:429px;" width="428"><colgroup><col><col><col span="3"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="height:40px;width:115px;">Split</td>
<td style="width:123px;">Time</td>
<td style="width:64px;">Diff</td>
<td style="width:64px;">min/mile</td>
<td style="width:64px;">mile/h</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">5K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">0:23:20</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:20</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:31</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7.99</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">10K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">0:46:17</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">22:57</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">15K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:09:29</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:12</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.05</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">20K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:32:45</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:16</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.04</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">HALF</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:37:49</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">5:04</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.04</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">25K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">1:55:41</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">17:52</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">30K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">2:18:11</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">22:30</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:25</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.1</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">35K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">2:41:56</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:45</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:20px;width:115px;">40K</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">3:05:17</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">23:21</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:28</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.05</td>
</tr><tr><td style="height:40px;width:115px;">Finish Net</td>
<td align="right" style="width:123px;">3:15:10</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">9:53</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">7:27</td>
<td align="right" style="width:64px;">8.06</td>
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<p>Hola mi amigos!</p>
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<p>Long time no visit to Kick for me. Hope you all are doing well. Im so out of the loop anymore Im not sure who is injured, who is running waht etc.</p>
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<p>After spending some time with <strong>boB</strong> this weekend I figured I should pop in and say hello. Was hard to believe it had been since Philly in '07 that I had seen him last. He hasnt changed, still fun to be around. With the course changes theyve made to PF Changs it was pretty easy to go fromt he start on my bike to catch him at the halfway mark and the 20 mile mark ( which were only about a mile apart ) and then dash to the finsih to see him cross the line.</p>
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<p>Ive primarily been riding my bike for fitness. Up till this point I hadnt ben very consistent with my fitness but something changed a few weeks ago when I turned 40. I guess the light turned on and I am starting to make changes to improve my health. I signed up for John Binghams 100 Days Challenge on Facebook and since the 1st have done something everyday to get in my minimum 30 minutes or more of moving. Here it is the 17th of January and Ive been on the bike more and ridden more miles then all of December. Im in the milddle of Dr Ozs 28 Day Challenge to quit soda. Im gonna repeat the caffeine free week this week as I had some Diet Cokes with caffeine last week. But since the 1st ive only had one regular Coke so im feeling good about that. WIth the consistent exercise and quitting soda Ive dropped 5 lbs already.</p>
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<p>Enough rambling about me, just kinda wanted to catch everybody up. You guys arent far from my minds, I miss being here. Ill try to not be such a stranger.</p>
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<p>Long time no visit to Kick for me. Hope you all are doing well. Im so out of the loop anymore Im not sure who is injured, who is running waht etc.</p>
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<p>After spending some time with <strong>boB</strong> this weekend I figured I should pop in and say hello. Was hard to believe it had been since Philly in '07 that I had seen him last. He hasnt changed, still fun to be around. With the course changes theyve made to PF Changs it was pretty easy to go fromt he start on my bike to catch him at the halfway mark and the 20 mile mark ( which were only about a mile apart ) and then dash to the finsih to see him cross the line.</p>
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<p>Ive primarily been riding my bike for fitness. Up till this point I hadnt ben very consistent with my fitness but something changed a few weeks ago when I turned 40. I guess the light turned on and I am starting to make changes to improve my health. I signed up for John Binghams 100 Days Challenge on Facebook and since the 1st have done something everyday to get in my minimum 30 minutes or more of moving. Here it is the 17th of January and Ive been on the bike more and ridden more miles then all of December. Im in the milddle of Dr Ozs 28 Day Challenge to quit soda. Im gonna repeat the caffeine free week this week as I had some Diet Cokes with caffeine last week. But since the 1st ive only had one regular Coke so im feeling good about that. WIth the consistent exercise and quitting soda Ive dropped 5 lbs already.</p>
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<p>Enough rambling about me, just kinda wanted to catch everybody up. You guys arent far from my minds, I miss being here. Ill try to not be such a stranger.</p>
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<p>Good morning all! May have stayed up a touch too late last night watching Kansas take down one of the remaining undefeated teams, but it was worth it. I'll run after work today, likely in shorts ... yeah, our weather is psycho. I must say, the trip to Houston could not have happened at a better time, it was really great to see running friends & the trials and it just further cemented that if you work hard, you open up endless possibilities. It was a thought I needed right in front of my face for motivation, thank you all for that! </p>
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<p><strong>Tim</strong> - you are a damn metronome ... or perhaps a metroNorm (hahahahaha, get it?). </p>
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<p><strong>Tim</strong> - you are a damn metronome ... or perhaps a metroNorm (hahahahaha, get it?). </p>
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<p>Congrats Tim and boB.</p>
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<p>So far my fitness for today has been shovelling. Only about 1.5", but on my driveway, that needs to be cleared. Heading to the gym at lunch. Need to go back and read the posts since Sat.</p>
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<p>So far my fitness for today has been shovelling. Only about 1.5", but on my driveway, that needs to be cleared. Heading to the gym at lunch. Need to go back and read the posts since Sat.</p>
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<p>Oh and because I'm feeling inspired and everyone is always looking for good ways to mix things up... how about a <strong>QOD</strong>: what is your favorite way to incorporate more fun into a run? Whether its a type of run or pace(s) or something completely different... spill it.</p>
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<p><strong>QOD</strong> - I'm a big fan of fartleks, they are so unstructured and can be done in any manner; I also like running "wild" i.e. cutting diagonals across a road, path, onto grass, up a hill & back down that same one, all over the place in general.</p>
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<p><strong>QOD</strong> - I'm a big fan of fartleks, they are so unstructured and can be done in any manner; I also like running "wild" i.e. cutting diagonals across a road, path, onto grass, up a hill & back down that same one, all over the place in general.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Brandy</strong> <a href="/t/76162/tuesday#post_2025921"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><p><strong>Maria</strong> - someone said you might try to make it to MN this summer</p>
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<p>This makes me very happy</p>
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YES!!! Have several plans in the works, want to get up there and see you guys; may combo it up with a trip further west. Will keep you informed as plans firm up</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Brandy</strong> <a href="/t/76162/tuesday#post_2025921"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><p><strong>Maria</strong> - someone said you might try to make it to MN this summer
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YES!!! Have several plans in the works, want to get up there and see you guys; may combo it up with a trip further west. Will keep you informed as plans firm up
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<p>YAY <strong>Timr!</strong> I am so happy for you. You've trained your @rse off this last year and deserved a great race. So I am glad Houston delivered!</p>
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<p><strong>Maria</strong> - come to MN in August for the half!</p>
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<p>Hey <strong>Frankie!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Maria</strong> - come to MN in August for the half!</p>
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<p>Hey <strong>Frankie!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Maria</strong> - great pic of <strong>Pacer</strong> on twitter. Do miss the guy.</p>
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<p><strong>Frankie</strong> - good on you to pop in...</p>
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<p>week three of my return-to-running program: 5 sets of 3 minutes walking, 3 minutes running. Starting to feel less and less awkward on the first running segment. Covered approximately 1.5 miles this morning all together. Then did 30 mins of intervals on the elliptical. </p>
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<p>Tomorrow is a strength workout...not looking forward to it at all: 1 time through for time of 25 pullups (I'll be doing the australian version), 50 pushups, 75 lunges and 100 situps. Have to complete one exercise before moving to the next, and remember it's for time. Getting a bit nauseous just thinking about it...</p>
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<p><strong>QOD</strong>: changing the scenery. Going to a different spot to run instead of the usual loops/routes right around the house.</p>
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<p><strong>Frankie</strong> - good on you to pop in...</p>
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<p>week three of my return-to-running program: 5 sets of 3 minutes walking, 3 minutes running. Starting to feel less and less awkward on the first running segment. Covered approximately 1.5 miles this morning all together. Then did 30 mins of intervals on the elliptical. </p>
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<p>Tomorrow is a strength workout...not looking forward to it at all: 1 time through for time of 25 pullups (I'll be doing the australian version), 50 pushups, 75 lunges and 100 situps. Have to complete one exercise before moving to the next, and remember it's for time. Getting a bit nauseous just thinking about it...</p>
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<p><strong>QOD</strong>: changing the scenery. Going to a different spot to run instead of the usual loops/routes right around the house.</p>
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I'll be running this too!!</p>
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<p>Probably not racing though as it is the weekend after Ragnar.</p>
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<p><strong>Maria</strong> - come to MN in August for the half!</p>
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I'll be running this too!!</p>
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<p>Probably not racing though as it is the weekend after Ragnar.</p>
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<p><strong>Maria</strong> - come to MN in August for the half!</p>
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<p>Hey, everyone. Now that my mom is back in the Eastern time zone, I will actually have more time to check in with everyone. Great races were had while I was gone, so congrats!</p>
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<p>Despite my hiccup with the trainer, I've been continuing to work out. I really do need someone telling me what to do at this point, but I've been sweating at least 5 days per week, which is good. I'm also going to start a weight loss challenge with my best friend since I need help reigning in the crappy eating.</p>
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<p>Lots to do today. Love to all!</p>
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<p>Despite my hiccup with the trainer, I've been continuing to work out. I really do need someone telling me what to do at this point, but I've been sweating at least 5 days per week, which is good. I'm also going to start a weight loss challenge with my best friend since I need help reigning in the crappy eating.</p>
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<p>Lots to do today. Love to all!</p>
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