Run to live; live to run
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Marjorie
Wow. We hadn't used the intro in a long time. I had to dig to find it
Rest day since I've been ramping back the miles. I need to be careful.
today shall be a crafting day. After puppy pool I will go to the craft store. I am making new bows for the bells and wreaths so they will be fresh/non faded next year. The old ones are getting faded and old. The larger bows I need some floral wire and I cant find mine. The smaller ones are done except some fabric glue is needed so the hold up.
What up doe!
Temps are in the 30's so maybe I can finally have a decent speed work session, we shall see...
That will commence in awhile as I have not had any coffee or done anything else yet. I have just been sitting here surfing the world wide web, one of my favorite hobbies.
Wickedly Average
As you have used the "official" intro, I defer to your dailies. I will copy/paste my snarky post below and hence delete my thread.
Good Morning, Dailies, Runners, Joggers, and Lurkers!
It's the last Saturday of 2013 and I hope it's a good one for all!
I hope that the reason this thread wasn't already started is because everyone is already out running (as opposed to freezing to death in sub-zero temperatures).
I will be getting out there for a walk/run this morning, even though I'm not allowed to run until Tuesday. It just seems like I've got this pent-up energy and I want to throw some of it down on the pavement. I'm itching to get moving!
Tom (formerly known as PhotogTom)
5K - 25:16, 10K - 55:31, 15K - 1:20:55, HM - 1:54:54
Thanks for kicking things off, Marjorie!
Long run day, but I'm a little behind in getting out there. I was waiting for full daylight, since I'll be on the country roads and highways around my FIL's farm. Shooting for 20 miles, but we'll see how my legs handle it, since there may be snow and slippery surfaces.
20,000 miles behind me, the world still to see.
Thank goodness, I forgot what to do here!
6 miles on the hotel treadmill. End of a great vacation in DC, getting ready to make the long drive home.
Have a great day everyone.
Dave
delicate flower
Whatcha say there, Cupcakes!? I am almost through a five shot Americano, so WHEEEEE!! Today's plans include buying a laptop, running seven miles, and going to a friend's party tonight.
Have a great Saturday!
<3
Morning! Did someone say cupcakes? I want. Wait, I have on my fridge, peppermint bark ones, yum.
I woke up with a lot of pain so my run will have to happen tonight. I wanted to do my LR this morning but that is out of the question. So, 8 miles or my LR depending on time.
Damaris
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Goood morning!
6 recovery miles before lunch, some house cleaning, then off to a party tonight. More eating, urgh...
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
Of course we wouldn't want people to forget what to do, Dave!
Started crafting. I need to go to the drafting store to get the rest of what I need.
Runs4Sanity
I need to put in at least one mile today, I will be so happy when my holiday streak is over... but I must say I am learning to improvise now.
One more family gathering tonight for Christmas, and then it will officially be over with.
*Do It For Yourself, Do It Because They Said It Was Impossible, Do It Because They Said You Were Incapable*
PRs
5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace)
10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)
15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)
13.1 - 1:53:12 (8:39 min/mile pace)
26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)
Heading to the mall soon with DW and hoping to get 6 in before it gets dark. I'd really like to take a long bike ride as well since it's in the low 50's today......hapoy Saturday everyone!
First Race
Hot Chocolate 5K Chicago November 4, 2012 30:17
Second Race
Penguin in the Park 5K Decatur Illinois March 23,2013 27:08
Scott
I tested out the new Garmin 220 I got for Christmas yesterday afternoon. I can't believe what a big improvement it is over the clunky 305 I've been using for the last few years.
My new rooster spent his first night on the roost inside the coop next to the hens. I awoke to find a terrified rooster cowering behind the nest boxes in the coop. The then hens took turns chasing him around the yard and pecking him, before finally letting him be. He's not bleeding or physically hurt, so the poor guy is just going to have to take it until he learns to step it up. I feel bad for him, but not sorry I brought him home. His previous owner said he was headed to the stew pot if I didn't take him. Nature is no Disney movie, that's for sure.
Life is good.
His previous owner said he was headed to the stew pot if I didn't take him.
That is funny!
Poor henpecked rooster....
Well, I did it. For the first time since the beginning of November, I ran a whole mile! Woo Hoo!
I guess normally, that would not be cause for celebration, but since I've been down with a knee ailment of some sort (and under Dr orders to NOT run until 12/31), running a mile is an achievement for me!
Funny, I don't recall getting that winded from such a short run, at least not in the last 2 years or so.