December:

Docket_Rocket - 12/29 - iRun Half Marathon

January:

Joe1775 - 1/5 - Phunt 50K, Elkton MD

JodisRuningForAutism - 1/12-1/13 - Goofy Challenge

Docket_Rocket - 1/12-1/13- Goofy Challenge

Didgeridroo - 1/13 - Disney Marathon- Goal: TBD

pmhill6 - 1/13- Disney Marathon

CompetitiveChik - 1/13 - Houston Chevron Marathon

Not too Swift - 1/21 - MLK Day 5K

Patti678 - 1/26 - PolarBear 5K

Docket_Rocket - 01/27 ING Marathon

February:

PressingOn - 02/16 - Woolley Trail Run Marathon

Docket_Rocket - 02/17 - A1A Marathon

CompetitiveChik - 2/17 - Austin Half Marathon

Runnrchic - 02/24 - New Orleans Marathon - Goal: break 4:34

GregTR - 2/24 - Cowtown Marathon - Official 3:10 pacer

March:

Patti678 - 3/2- Albany Marathon, Albany GA

CompetitiveChik - 3/2 - Woodlands Marathon

JodisRunningForAutism - 3/3 - Seaside Half Marathon Destin, FL

Docket_Rocket - 03/09 - 13.1 Miami Beach

Julia1971 - 3/16 - Rock n Roll USA

jojo61397 - 3/17 - Publix Atlanta Marathon - Goal: Sub-4:00 hour

Patti678 - 3/17 Publix Half Marathon, Atlanta GA

Not too Swift - 3/17- Georgia Marathon

athensguy - 3/17- Georgia Marathon

RVDowning - 3/17 - Shamrock Marathon

ImNotScott - 3/17 - Shamrock Marathon

Joe1775 - 3/23 - Haulin' in the Holler 50K

onemile - 3/30 - Egg Shell Shuffle Half Marathon

April:

Docket_Rocket - 04/07 - Marathon Paris

joe1775 - 4/13  - Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50

Docket_Rocket - 04/14 - Key Biscayne Half Marathon

marco59 - 4/15 - Boston - goal: 3:05

markrice - 4/15 Boston - goal sub 3:15

GregTR - 4/15 - Boston

onemile - 04/20 - Carmel Marathon

Xrayman: 4/21: Lansing Marathon

GregTR - 4/21 - London Marathon

SIAR - 4/28 - Glass City Marathon

GoneFishing - 04/28 - Big Sur, CA

May:

hilltopper91 - 05/05 - Broad Street Run

Docket_Rocket - 05/07 - Puerto Rico Marathon

Joe1775 - 5/5 - Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati OH

Patti678 - 5/11 - Gulf Coast Half Ironman, Panama City Beach, FL

RVDowning - 5/11Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

SprinklesRunner - 5/19-Run for the Red Marathon

June:

Docket_Rocket - 06/13/2012 - San Francisco Marathon

July:

Patti678- 7/4- Peachtree Road Race 10K: goal: PR

August:

Patti678- 8/23 & 24- Hood to Coast- 199 mile relay with 10 person team

September:

SprinklesRunner - Date TBD - Wineglass Marathon

GregTR - 9/29 - Berlin Marathon

October:

GregTR - 10/13 - Chicago Marathon

November:

SprinklesRunner - 11/3 - NYC Marathon

GregTR - 11/3 - NYC Marathon

Morning!  5 miles and weights today.  Off to work.

Julia, yes and yes.  One is planned for March but there might be time for one soon.  I love running for hours.  I also do not run fast enough (because of the asthma) to get sore during marathons either.  Maybe that's why I like longer races (asthma behaves more).

I didn't check my work BB nor the laptop they gave me to work this weekend at all.  I figured it was not an emergency so I didn't even look.  After all, bankruptcy courts were closed so I don't expect any emergencies at all.

Happy Boxing Day!  Although I don't think that gets me additional presents.

My two days off this week happened to fall on Christmas and Boxing Day.  Well, I am Canadian (haven't officially become one yet) so I guess I should get both holidays off.  Will probably go for a short run this afternoon when it warms up a bit.  For the umpteenth time this season, I ate and drank too much last night.  Need to spend some time paying bills and see how much damage the shopping did.

Julia--Blackberry traffic has been slow for me and we will leave the decorations up until 1/1.  I have a rain jacket that is quite warm from a marathon I didn't run after paying the entry fee.  I don't think I deserved it but the RD sent it to me and I love it.  Hope work isn't too hectic for you today.

Beth--you know the RD I am talking about.  Let me know how The Hobbit is.  I enjoyed the other three but can't seem to get excited about going to this one.  I have a couple of years on you and am faster now at almost all distances than I was 30 years ago.  We haven't peaked yet!

Damaris--You would do great at an ultra.  I am thinking about one in October.

Just B.S., I like it!  Happy Birthday!  It sounds like you're off to a great start.  I hope there's cake in the plan for today.

Marco, The scale showed I also ate and drank too much yesterday.  I know I felt it was worth it.  My brother's neighbor brought us the best dinner rolls.  I can't imagine how much butter was in each one but I ate about four.

Docket_Rocket, I look forward to hearing how the ultra goes.

So, I didn't look out the window before heading out this morning.  I got pelted with sleet for the first 3.5 miles.  I actually thought of turning back for home but when I hit the trail, I realized the wind was now at my back and it wasn't so bad.  My mittens were soaked by about mile 8 but by keeping a fist, I managed to keep my fingers warm enough.  It was a character building run.  And fast - 8:30 pace.

Happy Birthday, Beth!  Hope you have a wonderful day!  I seriously didn't see this in the title.  I must've needed coffee.

marco, I didn't know you were to become Canadian.

RVD, enjoy your 4.

Julia, sleet?  Ouch!

SIAR, there are enough hours of the day for you to complete your streak.  Don't panic!

Damaris--my mother was born in Canada so I can derive it.  No real benefit unless I would want to go live there.  I have had the paperwork for years, but just haven't done it.

I've been reading all the posts the last few days but just haven't been able to find time to reply.  Rather than try to catch up with everyone I'll just stick to today. ;-)

Julia - I hit the same weather you did.  I set out to run 8 at about 7:30 this morning.  By mile 1.5 it was snowing. At mile 4 the rain and sleet set in.  I just tried to make it fun and not fall down. Mission accomplished on both counts.  Good job getting your character building run in and I'm sorry you are back at the grind already.

Damaris - Glad to see you've got your mojo back.  Enjoy the workout later.

Beth - Happy Birthday again.  I'm not sure when we will get out to see the Hobbit, but not today with the weather we are having.  I hope you enjoy the movie and the b-day dinner too!

Marco - Enjoy your run later and I hope the checkbook balance is better than you fear.  It's really easy to over-spend this time of year!

RVD - I hope the treadmill run is nice to you.  Do you hate the TM as much as I do?

SIAR - Fingers crossed that you are able to keep your streak alive but if it ends today at least you can say it was out of your control.  Stranded in the snow and opening presents is a pretty good excuse.

CC - The wind can be a real pain sometimes.  I'm glad you were able to get in 8 at least.

I just bought myself a late Christmas present.  My FIL gave me a gift card that covered the cost of a pair of new Mizuno Wave Inspire 8's, plus I got free shipping.  All I had to cover was $5.99 in tax, so I'm a happy boy.

Hi everyone!

I had typed most of my post but I hit a wrong key and made it go poof.

Beth: Happy birthday!! Hope you had a great run.

Julia: great run in those conditions.

SIAR: good luck getting a run in with that snow.

CC: bummer abouyt the tough weather. Our weather is getting like that now.

Hi everyone else, will write more personals again in a little while. Just wanna get this posted before I poof it again...

I took a RD today because I ran yesterday when I had SRD scheduled. Yesterday ran just 5 w/3 @MP  because once I  got out there, realized legs were pretty tired, plus I didn't have a ton of time by the time I got going.