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Trent


Good Bad & The Monkey

    posted: 12/21/2007 at 10:02 AM
    Winter Solstice is the moment when the Earth is tilted furthest away from the sun. This year, Winter Solstice hits at 12:08 AM on 12/22 (a Saturday early early morning). Around that time this year, the moon will be nearly full. So. Who's gonna run tonight at midnight, of the longest night of the year?
    jlynnbob


    You'll ruin your knees!

      posted: 12/21/2007 at 10:11 AM
      I'm thinking about it, but big dinner with the family tonight might get in the way... I love running under a full moon, particularly in the woods! If I get out tonight it will be on a golf course...

      ""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)

      Mississippi


        posted: 12/21/2007 at 10:13 AM
        What a cool idea. I might have to consider it, if I can convince Mistersippi to join me since there is no way I'm running by myself at midnight.

        Michelle



        joe_h


        The voice of mile 18

          posted: 12/21/2007 at 10:30 AM
          um no but I'll have a red win in your honour

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          trishierunner


          esq.

            posted: 12/21/2007 at 10:33 AM
            Very cool idea but I don't want to get shot Surprised Seriously though, have a great run tonight!
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            runpd


            Eye Lick Two Rhune

              posted: 12/21/2007 at 10:44 AM
              My school does a shortest day 10k for any student that want to run. But had to run it early this year because of break. Its mainly to get the XC and Track kids out and running. I got to run it this year, it was fun the head coach and I used it as a training run since only one kid showed up.

              "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" -Pre

              Dave23


                posted: 12/21/2007 at 10:45 AM
                Not likely. I will run a very hilly 12-miler tomorrow though.
                zer0vector


                  posted: 12/21/2007 at 11:06 AM
                  Quote from Trent on 12/21/2007 at 10:02 AM:
                  Winter Solstice is the moment when the Earth is tilted furthest away from the sun.
                  Not really. It's just the moment when the northern hemisphere is tilted the furthest away from the sun. Don't be so hemispherocentric (I don't think that's a word).
                  Trent


                  Good Bad & The Monkey

                    posted: 12/21/2007 at 11:21 AM
                    Hemospherocentric. Awesome. You are correct, please pardon my poor choice of words. I think I may run a very hilly 11.2 mile course, once before and once after tonight's solstice.
                    daithiwk


                    King of Sparta

                      posted: 12/21/2007 at 11:22 AM
                      Quote from zer0vector on 12/21/2007 at 11:06 AM:
                      Don't be so hemispherocentric (I don't think that's a word).
                      It mightn't be, but it should be! It'll be 5am here in Ireland, so I think I'll give it a miss. I'll be with you in spirit, if that's any help.
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                      - Sub 1:00 10 mile
                      - Sub 3:00 marathon
                      Trent


                      Good Bad & The Monkey

                        posted: 12/21/2007 at 11:29 AM
                        Good point. The 12:08 is Central time. You need to adjust based on your time zone Big grin
                        Crabby


                        Dog-Love

                          posted: 12/21/2007 at 11:34 AM
                          What a great idea...but I have to pass because ....gosh no reason except I am going to 2 parties and I bet I won't be up for the solstice run experience. And in AK we would run at 10:08 pm tonight. Not too bad.
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                          Trent


                          Good Bad & The Monkey

                            posted: 12/21/2007 at 12:16 PM
                            How long will your night be up in AK?
                            Chenille


                              posted: 12/21/2007 at 12:24 PM
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                              Mississippi


                                posted: 12/21/2007 at 12:31 PM
                                modified: 12/21/2007 at 12:32 PM
                                Quote from daithiwk on 12/21/2007 at 11:22 AM:
                                It mightn't be, but it should be! It'll be 5am here in Ireland, so I think I'll give it a miss. I'll be with you in spirit, if that's any help.
                                David, I'll be in Ireland in March sometime. Any chance you're near Belfast? Oh, and no, I don't want one of your 21 pigs! Smile

                                Michelle



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