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Weekend Sweat - 4/2&3

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<p>it's been a while since i started one of these things so i'll take advantage of a late bedtime and get it going.</p>
<p>hey all, hope you're doing well.  i try to take a peek in here and read every now and then, but with so much travel lately and with work being as ballistic as it is i haven't had much time for horsing around.</p>
<p>running?  none for me.</p>
<p>but i did just buy a bike.  so as soon as i get over the sticker shock and put some miles in, i'm sure i'll feel better about the purchase.  i don't actualy get the bike until later next week so i'm really chomping at the bit.  i went out for 2 test rides and worked up a good lather doing it.  let me tell you, breathing in the cold air and having it blow in my face felt unbelievablly good.  what a stress reliever those brief rides were, even though they were probably only 5-10 miles total!</p>
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<p>it was great to hook up with <strong>moon</strong> last week and i'm bummed that <strong>kris</strong> was a week late in getting out to the left coast<span id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_130171903856243"><img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_130171903856242" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"></span>.  i'm thankful that he was responsible the night we went out - i certainly wasn't (shocker, huh?).</p>
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<p>well, go get 'em and get to exercising.  i need a <strong><em>dankinia</em></strong>-like <span style="font-size:8px;">(was that her kr name?)</span> update on the recent goings-on around here.  anyone?</p>
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<p>one of my best friends is stepping in for me and running boston on what would have been my #.  in return, i'm helping him fundraise to exceed his goal for the <a href="http://www.hopkintonrespite.com" target="_blank">Respite Center</a> (the same charity I have run for the last 8 years).  If interested in supporting the cause, please send me a note.</p>
<p><strong>duck</strong>/<strong>jen</strong>, i'm hanging in hopkinton on sunday and monday AM and will be in the city afterwards.  got plans that you feel like sharing?  a PM may be best.</p>
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<p>cheers</p>
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<p><strong>I'll definitely be out there to cheer for you and I'll be able to assist you guys in any way you might need help.  I don't think I'll be able to cut the course and run with you like I did with Jen, Moon and Bob, but maybe I'll be able to move about on my bike and try to get some pics for you and your family.  Don't worry about the heat too much.  We don't retain heat overnight because of the Pacific breezes, so even on our hottest days it cools down overnight for morning races.  <br><span style="display:none;"> </span></strong></p>
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<p><span><img alt="wav.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wav.gif" style="width:225px;height:33px;"></span>  Woot to all of this!! Looking forward to meeting you in "real life."</p>
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<p><strong>BoB</strong> - remind me never to hit your track for an interval workout!</p>
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<p>I did 8.25 slow recovery miles.  The sun was shining and it was 50 degrees!  Woot.  I was dog tired though.  DH had a big childhood cancer fundraiser dinner he was putting on.  It was a huge success, but a very late night (think 2:00 am). </p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Timr1</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73279/weekend-sweat-4-2-3#post_1992114"><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>
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yeah, half marathon tomorrow at Talladega, Nascar style.  Yes, this race is run on the and around the race track.  Basically, we run over the entire facility.  It's a ton of fun.  Then, there's a big after part in the Nascar garage.  Unlimited beer, and i'm not driving.  By 9:30 tomorrow morning, I'll be drinking beer and eating BBQ and catfish tacos.  Yum!  This race is big fun. </p>
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<p>Now THAT sounds like a fun way to spend a Sunday morning.  GOOD LUCK (not that you need any luck).  Rip up that course and earn all of those beers tomorrow morning!! :)</p>
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<p>Woot on the PRs and great running! </p>
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Glad to hear you are getting back at it <strong>Crane!</strong>  Be sure to keep Wisconsin on your radar when you make your schedule.</p>
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<p>I am busting with excitement because I did it - I hit 75 miles this week.  75.5 to be exact.  This is definitely a mileage PR and I have only hit 70 a handful of times.  So woot!  My long run today was hard and my legs were loggy, but they served me well.  :)  Four weeks until Eugene.  <span><img alt="icon_cheers.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_cheers.gif" style="width:24px;height:24px;"></span></p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>cranegirl</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73279/weekend-sweat-4-2-3/25#post_1992256"><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><br><br><p><strong>Runnin'</strong>--you betcha, baby!!!  I am looking at <strong>Dances with Dir</strong>t at Devil's Lake fo shuwah.  :)  NICE work on the 75.</p>
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Sweet!  I have <a href="http://www.dwddevilslake.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Dances with Dirt</strong></a> on my race schedule.  Anyone else want to meet up for this?  Should be fun and there are a variety of different distances.  I am about 45 mins to an hour away and have plenty of room.</p>
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