RunningAHEAD - Topic: TGIF 4/3 Runs, Rests and Respect

Holly S.

Marathon Maniac #957

posted: 4/3/2009 at 2:11 PM

WOW! I had no idea (or completely forgot) that my BQ qualifying time is based on the age I would be at the Boston marathon I would be running, not the current year. That is so kewl to know! Thanks, Erika!

Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

Runrtim57

Marathon Maniac #3309

posted: 4/3/2009 at 2:27 PM
modified: 4/3/2009 at 2:33 PM

Geez, I forgot to check what my new BQ is with my (cough cough) new (cough) age group...3:25:59 - 8:15 ave pace...last year is was 8:01 ave pace. Guess getting older has it's advantages, huh Smile

Then who's cruel idea was it to send me a freaking..............AARP card...I didn't ask for no freaking AARP card...sorry SOB's Big grin

TimBo

Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way - Run often and run long, but never outrun your Joy of running!

WillRunForBeer

posted: 4/3/2009 at 2:39 PM
modified: 4/3/2009 at 2:44 PM

Quote from Runrtim57 on 4/3/2009 at 2:27 PM:

Geez, I forgot to check what my new BQ is with my (cough cough) new (cough) age group...3:25:59 - 8:15 ave pace...last year is was 8:01 ave pace. Guess getting older has it's advantages, huh

Tim I think you must mean 3:35:59, right? So we're in the same AG? You and mainerunnah are going to kick my butt Wink

Holly I had missed a few posts earlier -- that picture of your daughter is priceless. And all the cousins in the backyard by SH was also a great one.

Lou, (aka Mr. predawnrunner), MD, USA | Lou's Brews | lking@pobox.com

Slo

posted: 4/3/2009 at 3:07 PM

WRFB.....How's that brew coming along?

Runrtim57

Marathon Maniac #3309

posted: 4/3/2009 at 3:25 PM
modified: 4/3/2009 at 3:26 PM

Quote from WillRunForBeer on 4/3/2009 at 2:39 PM:

Tim I think you must mean 3:35:59, right? So we're in the same AG? You and mainerunnah are going to kick my butt Holly I had missed a few posts earlier -- that picture of your daughter is priceless. And all the cousins in the backyard by SH was also a great one.

Oops, I did mean 3:35:59...thanks. Just another sign I am getting old Smile

Tim

Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way - Run often and run long, but never outrun your Joy of running!

deez4boyz

posted: 4/3/2009 at 4:22 PM
modified: 4/3/2009 at 4:24 PM

my heart is heavy today too -- thinking of Tom and last night at work helped a woman deliver her baby too early too survive - so difficult makes my heel pain seem insignificant but have to admit - that's bothering me immensely too -- i cant believe I was feeling great and running strong for me after my surgery and all it takes is a new pair of sneakers to derail my progress!! my heels/feet hurt so bad I know i need to take a few days off and let them recover Sad

congratulations to all of who have quit smoking - i can only imagine how difficult it must be Holly - you are going to rock your marathon and I hope the next time you come to Boston I get to spend more time with you!! great pic of your DD!!

denise

busiman

Running out of mistakes!

posted: 4/3/2009 at 4:50 PM

I've been traveling, most of this week and just got back. I was very saddened to hear Tom's sad news. Mary, congrats to your hubby on his break with the cigs! No run yet...hopefully shortly though. The local paper did a write up on running for Boston. They put in a picture of us at the start in Hopkinton. You can also see the Hopkinton common and the gazebo that won't be done for this year's marathon. The picture was taken at the start of last Sunday's long run in a rain and wind-fest/deathmarch. http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1764849231/Marathon-practice-makes-perfect-for-Hopkinton-Running-Club

-2009 running goals - sub-3 after Boston (probably VCM), 3 PRs, 2009 miles for the year, and no untreated injuries
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WillRunForBeer

posted: 4/3/2009 at 5:07 PM
modified: 4/3/2009 at 5:09 PM

Quote from Slo on 4/3/2009 at 3:07 PM:

WRFB.....How's that brew coming along?

Just finished cleaning up. Now we let the yeast do what yeast do (eat sugars, burp CO2 and pee ethanol), and the final product will be ready in 4-5 weeks (actually 6-7 would be better for this lager, but I might want to rush it a bit Smile

)

Lou, (aka Mr. predawnrunner), MD, USA | Lou's Brews | lking@pobox.com

mainerunnah

posted: 4/3/2009 at 5:12 PM

Friday - 6.01 miles - 51:44 - 8:37 - Rain, windy & 46°

nonoruns

Renee the dog

posted: 4/3/2009 at 7:06 PM

3 mi walk with Renee. Terrible weather all day gave way to sudden sun and dry streets. Whole world was out. Lots of doggy socializing. Smile

GOALS 2012: UNDECIDED

GOALS 2011: LIVE!!!

Holly S.

Marathon Maniac #957

posted: 4/3/2009 at 7:26 PM
modified: 4/3/2009 at 7:26 PM

Deez4boyz - your job is filled with miracles, but those tragic cases must be so heart-wrenching! Busiman - nice photo, but which one are you?

Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

tetsujin209

MM#209 / JapanJoyful#803

posted: 4/3/2009 at 8:37 PM
modified: 4/3/2009 at 8:41 PM

lucky lunch today at local Chinese restaurant with dive'n'arf as the long-lost sunshine was starting to burst open long-overdue cherry blossoms. Hope it’s as nice for your run down the Yakima River Canyon tomorrow too, and that the dimsum and crispy-fried pepper shrimp heads at lunch today help too. Big grin

thanks for stopping by, . . . we'll be hopin' and hopin' dive can get you down here after all for the Seattle RnR. ps holly - don't be nervous, . . . it's just a marathon. Smile

^{"Enjoy yourself. Your younger days never come again."}^{100yo T. Igarashi}^{to me in geta at top of Mt. Fuji}^(8/2/87)

deez4boyz

posted: 4/3/2009 at 8:41 PM

thanks Holly - you are so right .............. i am privileged to share in many beautiful moments both in joy and sadness 35 minutes on the spin bike tonight, dripping with sweat helped set my mind right some followed it with some good core work and stretching i think my heel/foot pain might be a slight PF acting up so i rolled my feet on the ice bottle and feeling ok now after spinning .... hope it doesn't get worse

denise

evryday

posted: 4/3/2009 at 9:24 PM

6 easy miles for me this evening. Good luck Holly. And good luck to all the runners this weekend.

Quit being so damn serious! When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. "Ya just gotta let it go." OM

SteveP

posted: 4/3/2009 at 9:35 PM

I'm just back in from a week in FLA. My heart goes out to TomD. I'll read the dailies later and post an RR. This was kewl

SteveP

Masters Running

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