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katholeenie · Oct 19, 2011

SUPAH windy here this morning, and a bit of rain, so 3 on the tm for me.
 
I don't have any more pics from the weekend, but I do have this ******* baby chair and teething ring:
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katholeenie · Oct 19, 2011

And just because I'm excited for him, this is what I posted about my brother last night
 
 
My brother kicks ass.
 
Because of his blog post & bike story being picked up by Bill Chappell's blog on NPR, he's got a bit more traffic - the Civic Commons radio show and podcast invited him on a show about bicycles in the city. <a href="http://theciviccommons.com/radioshow/show-32-come-one-bike-all" style="color:rgb(0,92,143);" target="_blank">You can listen to the podcast here</a> - he is the 2nd one - starts at 2:32 in.

Ailarie · Oct 19, 2011

Howdy all.
 
Rawr for bro-oleenie!
 
I. R. Sick. I'm hoping like everything that it's just because I was tired from the weekend, and I manged to catch something from someone on the plane. GR peeps - eat/rest well! I hope I didn't end up sharing this with any of you!

cranegirl · Oct 19, 2011

Hi Everyone-
 
Wow! Brotherleenie is famous-ish! How very cool. I like it when people are recognized for hard work.
 
Off to run 4 but on the TM easy, easy this morning--later doing some higher intensity stuff and big time arm workout.
 
Why is it I suddenly can't sleep anymore?
 
Sorry you are sick, Ail...stay down and feel better!! So many students at school have this something nasty and I'm sanitizing/washing my hands and trying to stay out the sneeze zone like crazy. I do not want sick in October; I've had that the past two years...
 
Hope Kev is good today? 
 
Happy Birthday, Tim!!!
 
Hugs to all who need them with parents and kiddos and stress that is tougher than what we'd like it to be...
 
Craney

Runninlaw · Oct 19, 2011

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Rawr for bro-oleenie!
 
I. R. Sick. I'm hoping like everything that it's just because I was tired from the weekend, and I manged to catch something from someone on the plane. GR peeps - eat/rest well! I hope I didn't end up sharing this with any of you!
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DS1 (James) and I are sick too. Icky head cold. Bleh.
 
Still no running for me.
 
Awesome re brotherleenie.
 
Happy birthday Tim!! <img alt="occasion13.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/occasion13.gif" style="width:81px;height:26px;">
 
((((((((((((((((((((((bOb and Family))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Runninlaw · Oct 19, 2011

Craney! You have a race this weekend! How are you feeling?

wipaddler · Oct 19, 2011

morning all. super tired today must find coffee.

gatorbob · Oct 19, 2011

Yay for Brotherleenie! Hope you feel better, Ailarie. 
 
Happy Birthday, Tim! 
 
As I mentioned late last night, we found out that my mom's breast cancer is back. But the early indication is that it was caught early and she should be okay. She has an appt with the dr tomorrow to discuss treatment options...
 
As for me, I ran 4 easy miles last night and I'll do a few more tonight...

Runninlaw · Oct 19, 2011

KP · Oct 19, 2011

boB - what ever course of treatment your mom decides on I hope it's successful. Fucking cancer.
 
Ron - knew there was a reason I liked you! Wasn't a huge Bengals fan growing up but then I worked training camp as an athletic training intern in 1993 and I've been a diehard fan since. Shannon - good stuff about Mr. Leonard!
 
thanks for all the well wishes...the surgery went very well. Tonya can give more details (she spoke to the surgeon following) but all indications are it went exactly as he thought it would. I had ZERO problems with the anathesia - in fact I was pretty surprised how well I felt and functioned yesterday afternoon...I know Tonya was impressed! - and the nerve block is still working so I'm completely numb from the knee down and can't even wiggle my toes yet. Recovery starts now.
 
Maria - be on the look for a package in the mail. Sent you your t-shirt/socks/goodie bag from the race this weekend. Even if you didn't run, you paid for it!

NCRG71 · Oct 19, 2011

For Kath
 
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My stove is currently on my back porch and my fridge and microwave are in the dining room. It's been 6 weeks and I am about to lose my mind. <img alt="surprised.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_21_1319028310894_14" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/surprised.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;">
 
Hugs for the sickies - ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( Ailarie and RIL ) ) ) ) ) )
 
Hope KP is doing well.
 
boB - I'm sorry about your mom's diagnosis. I'm glad they caught it so quickly.
 
Happy Birthday Tim!

Timr1 · Oct 19, 2011

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thanks for all the well wishes...the surgery went very well. Tonya can give more details (she spoke to the surgeon following) but all indications are it went exactly as he thought it would. I had ZERO problems with the anathesia - in fact I was pretty surprised how well I felt and functioned yesterday afternoon...I know Tonya was impressed! - and the nerve block is still working so I'm completely numb from the knee down and can't even wiggle my toes yet. Recovery starts now.
 
 
 
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Yeah, boB what he said. all the best for your mom. Fuck cancer! I hate that shit! 
 
KP - glad everything went smoothly. Recover well my friend.
 
Well, I was up early on this cold, wet, windy, grey morning. Feels like the first day of winter here. Monster track workout with three of my team mates to celebrate the big 40. We did 6 x 800m with a goal time of 3:00. Then 6 x 400m with a goal time of 82 seconds. I managed to hit all of them. great work out. 
 
Thanks for the Bday wishes.

Brandy · Oct 19, 2011

morning
 
I got in 3 miles last night with the dog. First run of the fall with a hat and gloves on. overall it felt fine. I can now sit down without bracing myself so that is improvement!! Running some more miles tonight. Might get myself to the gym for something else too. Not sure yet.
 
feel better peeps! 
 
Happy birthday Tim!
 
((Bob and Bob mom)) Good news is they caught it early.
 
Update on my mom front: I can't remember if I posted this but her cancer is back and the dr upped it a stage and gave her about 8 months. Even though she didn't want to chemo again, she doing it (primarily for my dad) and it is going ok I guess but right now it is just about prolonging vs curing. She had to be admitted Monday night for low red blood count and got a few transfusions and some magnesium supplements.

Runninlaw · Oct 19, 2011

Brandy - holy carp, I knew your mom's cancer was back, but I did not know the severity of the diagnosis. I am so sorry. Fucking cancer. I hope she is feeling a little better now.
 
Nice work on the keeping at it. I am still doing nada. Not even my ab work. Nuthin, baby. I am jealous of your description of your soreness level (can sit down without bracing yourself). B/c my race sucked, I did not go that hard and did not get to that level. I actually feel really great today. Looking back, I clearly started to get sacked with some ickiness/cold on Saturday night and it threw a wrench in things. I still have a head cold and nasty stomach issues. Frickin' figures. Bleh. But whatever, I had a great training season and it isn't quite over yet.
 
My GOTR "practice" race is Monday. We do it up BIG. And I am over the top excited getting ready for it.

clare · Oct 19, 2011

(((Brandy and Bob)))
 
*sigh* Cancer does suck, indeed. Too much of that shit going around.
 
Ran 8 miles (as per my schedule) after supper last night. I wore long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. I guess I could have gotten away with short sleeves, but whatever. It went well. But I had 4 truckloads of guys holler at me while I was running. Really? You have nothing better to do than drive around with your heads hanging out hollering at people out exercising? Get a life.
 
Mom and I are going to a fashion show tonight for the Cape Breastoners (they're the Cape Breton dragonboat team, breast cancer survivors). It should be a fun time!

runningINnyc · Oct 19, 2011

Good morning all. Another kickball victory last night, woot! Drinking a giant fresh squeezed honey crisp + carrot juice this morning, double woot! 
 
Hope all you sickies feel better soon, my co-workers are all slowly succumbing to some illness as well, seems a little seasonal but also just general sick.
 
Kath – so cool about bro!! Going to give it a listen after my morning meetings
 
((((boB and mom)))))
 
Happy Birthday Tim!! And nice workout!
 
Awww thanks, KP! Glad to hear your surgery went well and without issue, happy recovery!
 
Oh shit, Brandy, I meant to ask about mom. That sux. How often are her treatments and transfusions?

Timr1 · Oct 19, 2011

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Update on my mom front: I can't remember if I posted this but her cancer is back and the dr upped it a stage and gave her about 8 months. Even though she didn't want to chemo again, she doing it (primarily for my dad) and it is going ok I guess but right now it is just about prolonging vs curing. She had to be admitted Monday night for low red blood count and got a few transfusions and some magnesium supplements.

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Woof! That sux. So sorry to hear that it's back. thoughts and vibes for you and your family.

theia · Oct 19, 2011

Crap.
 
(((Bob)))
 
(((Brandy)))
 
Fuck cancer. Fuck all bad shit.
 
Sorry. That's just how I am feeling this week.

theia · Oct 19, 2011

And because it deserves to NOT be in the same post as my profanity-laced rant...
 
Happy, happy birthday to TimR!

gatorbob · Oct 19, 2011

Thanks for all the well-wishes for my mom, guys. But I think Brandy and her family need the thoughs and prayers more than we do. My mom should be fine, even if there's a bit of discomfort in the near-term from whatever the treatment will be. Brandy, my thoughts are wish you and your family...
 
KP, I'm glad to hear that the surgery went well. I wish you a speedy recovery.
 
As most of you probably know, I did my undergraduate schooling at Tufts University, up in Boston. A number of years ago, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_S._Bacow" target="_blank">the university president</a> -- who is an avid runner -- started <a href="http://www.tuftsmarathonchallenge.com/" target="_blank">a charity team</a> at the school for the Boston Marathon. And it's really ballooned from there, into the largest collegiate marathon charity program in the country. Every year, I get an email inviting us alumni to join the team, and I've always ignored it because my eventual goal is to get into Boston the "real" way. (i.e. by qualifying). But with the qaulifying times getting lower and lower, and with me perhaps having plateaued in terms of speed, I guess I've come to the realization that the chairty route might be the only way I ever get into Boston. And there's probably no better way to do it than by joining up with my old school. 
 
But they want runners to raise $5000. That seems like an awful lot! I'm not sure I have the dedication to nag enough people to raise $5000. Have any of you guys ever raised that much for a charity race?

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