Monthly Archives: June 2008

Spanish or Italian?

Posted on 29 June, 2008 by Sally

That’s one of my favorite quotes from this trip. I’ll elaborate another day. We’re back. We’re tired. I’m bitter that I don’t live in Europe. I’m a little thinner. (Camp food was way, way, way bad.) This is a favorite … Continue reading →

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The outdoors. TAKE 2!

Posted on 16 June, 2008 by Toots

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve run in the evening!  It’s like 9pm is the new 7am!  There were so many people at the park.  I forgot how busy summer evenings can be.  It really is the best time to … Continue reading →

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The recovery.

Posted on 15 June, 2008 by Toots

This past week became somewhat of a “recovery” run week.  Honestly I still really haven’t figured out those “recovery runs” yet.  In the past I’ve taken anywhere from 2-3 weeks off from running after completing a marathon…this time I just got “antsy” … Continue reading →

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elcycib. elcycib!

Posted on 14 June, 2008 by Lumpy

All headwind and no break makes Lumpy a tired boy.  All headwind and no break makes Lumpy a tired boy. All headwind and no break makes Lumpy a tired boy.  All headwind and no break makes Lumpy a tired boy. … Continue reading →

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My “Dear John”.

Posted on 8 June, 2008 by Toots

Entry Number: 302569 Dear “Toots”, Thank you for applying to the ING New York City Marathon 2008. We’re sorry to inform you that you were not selected in the random lottery drawing. Although we wish everyone could be accepted, we … Continue reading →

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An awful lot of running to do.

Posted on 7 June, 2008 by Lumpy

“I’ve got the whole universe. Planets to save. Civilizations to rescue. … And an awful lot of running to do.” -Jenny, The Doctor’s Daughter Seems to me that sums up here nicely. We’ve a whole universe before us. We’ve a … Continue reading →

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Who’s going to eat the lettuce?!

Posted on 5 June, 2008 by Lumpy

Well, The Sally is away in The Russia. That means The Lumpy is not at all likely to have anything green and lettuce like. Meanwhile, our planter of lettuce is full!!!

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4:57:03

Posted on 3 June, 2008 by Toots

I beat my San Antonio Marathon time by a whole minute….  Ok, so it wasn’t my best marathon, but it was definitely NOT Paris.  It has officially been the hardest for me…not so much physically, but rather mentally.  It’s like “matter … Continue reading →

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