Run a Mile for Bernie/The Running Man/Fat Man Running

Wingz

posted: 12/19/2006 at 6:26 PM
modified: 12/19/2006 at 6:27 PM

Hi, All! I'd like to propose we all take a mile out of our busy schedules and run it in honor of one of RA's finer Warrior-Runners, Bernie aka The Running Man aka Fat Man Running. Let us celebrate the mighty accomplishments and struggles that Bernie has won. Bernie came to RA back in May 2006, and introduced himself with the thread Just Started Running after 5 years, and back surgery 4 months ago!. He continued to be an active participant in the forums, starting such cool threads as First 100 mile Month!!!" where we came to appreciate all our own hard work as well! Farewell to Fat Man Running! outlined his triumph in his struggle with his weight. If you're looking for a role model of courage and strength, Bernie's your man. Bernie also participated in the Virtual Races. His Virtual Race profile is here: http://www.geocities.com/yanelh/the_running_man.html. Bernie, I hope you don't mind that I put your picture back up on the Virtual profile... I want everyone to see how good looking you are! You're a cutie, too, though much too serious in that pic! Several people have already announced over on The Running Man/ Fat Man Running may be out for a while that they are planning on running a mile in his honor. I would like to encourage everyone else to do so, and to let him know either by posting there or here. Janell

Roads were made for journeys...

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 12/19/2006 at 6:38 PM

I'm planning to do my mile tomorrow AM. Heck, maybe I will do 5 or more, for 5x the good wishes to Bernie. Smile

k

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

SkBunny

posted: 12/19/2006 at 7:28 PM
modified: 12/19/2006 at 10:27 PM

This was going to be my rest day but I will run for Bernie sending good thoughts in his direction. Ewa

I would rather wear out than rust out. - Helen Klein You create your own universe as you go along. - Winston Churchill

rockenmamaof5

posted: 12/19/2006 at 9:14 PM

Had a rest day planned but will be running for Bernie!

Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head." - Joe Henderson

mikeymike

posted: 12/19/2006 at 9:23 PM

Okay. And since it's only one, I'm gonna make sure it's a good one. Maybe the 2nd to last mile of tomorrow morning's run. It's the least I can do.

Runners run.

woodlandsprite

Finished!

posted: 12/20/2006 at 12:37 PM

Todays run was not the best for Bernie - I will run my run on Friday for him - I will be attempting my first 5 miler Smile

the last one I did was a run-walk 5miles this one, I will strive to run the whole thing, thinking of Bernie the entire time.

Walk + Jog = wog.
I'm trying to Lose 5% at a time
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Neil Gunn

Gandalf the Grey

posted: 12/20/2006 at 1:19 PM

I'm on a long pre-Christmas 'boys' run with more mud than you can imagine tomorrow ... this is now dedicated to Bernie. Happy Holidays.... Cool

Running ... just keep running!
Fancy a holiday running in the French Alps?

kooky2003

Now that was a bath...

posted: 12/20/2006 at 1:22 PM

I'm still on the bench - but my first mile back will be for Bernie.

jlynnbob "HTFU, Kookie's distal tibia"

Where's my closet? I need to get back in it.

Crabby

Dog-Love

posted: 12/20/2006 at 1:23 PM

It is nasty out today (35 and sideways rain/sleet) and I will run my run today for Bernie and think of him the entire time. And then I will smooch my kids and take them down to the pool for a swim.

Run like you are on fire! 5K goal 24:00 or less (PR 24:34) 10K goal 50:00 or less (PR 52:45) HM goal 1:55:00 or less (PR 2:03:02) Marathon Goal...Less than my PR (PR 4:33:23)

bas

posted: 12/20/2006 at 5:17 PM

When I run along the river tomorrow, Bernie will be with me. bas

52° 21' North, 4° 52' East

SurfNRun

Prophet!

posted: 12/20/2006 at 7:36 PM

well bernie, i don't know ya but you are quite the warrior ... every mile that i run from now on you'll definitely be in my mind and will be sending every positive vibe your way. much aloha, steve

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'13 Goals: