Monthly Archives: November 2009

A 3H40 Urban Run

Posted on 24 November, 2009 by Toots

No Speedy Gonzalez action going on here…it took me a solid 3 hours and 40 minutes to finish my 20 miler. However it was a good steady solid urban run. I enjoy these…they take me forever with all the “stop … Continue reading →

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Okay, so it wasn’t 20.

Posted on 23 November, 2009 by Sally

My one mistake…waiting for Lumpy to bring the dog, so I could finish with her. I got so chilled! Freezing! Should not have worn shorts!! Aargh! I did 14 STRONG miles, even with the self-doubt that was involved. There were … Continue reading →

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Faster Than Lightening

Posted on 20 November, 2009 by Aunt I. Hill

Didja ever have one of those runs where you leave the house feeling somewhat less-than-enthusiastic, and when you start running, your little legs go like Scooby Do or the Road Runner? For some reason (the crack you sprinkle on your … Continue reading →

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Profile #4

Posted on 16 November, 2009 by Sally

I meant to post this a few weeks ago. This person is someone to be awed. I call her Über Mom. Lumpy and I encountered Über Mom on the running path along the creek. She was pushing a two-seater running … Continue reading →

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No need to ask, she’s a smooth operator.

Posted on 16 November, 2009 by Sally

My run today was smoooooooth. I felt strong. My tailbone told me that I could not run my 20 miler, and I agreed. It seems that it was a wise decision that my tailbone made. It is more or less … Continue reading →

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Not counting chickens

Posted on 13 November, 2009 by Peep

So I’ve been out for a couple walks with the D-O double G and the knee has been feeling alright. Last night we went for another and few great things happened; One; I ran for about 3 blocks with no … Continue reading →

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That smarts!

Posted on 11 November, 2009 by Sally

Last Friday I fell off the bottom stair of our basement stairs. My tailbone hurts. Doin’ a little less running. Doin’ a little more whining. Hopin’ to do my 20 miler this weekend.

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Strengthening and Tightening Up

Posted on 10 November, 2009 by Toots

I’ve incorporated 3 days of strength and core training to my marathon training this time around. At first I thought it might be too much, but once it became part of the routine, it’s actually been beneficial. I haven’t really … Continue reading →

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Still running.

Posted on 10 November, 2009 by Toots

I’m still running. I’ve missed a handful of runs but for the most part I’ve been able to keep up with the training. The weather has taken a turn for the better. Not as many time constraints. No injuries. No problems. … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Commercial…

Posted on 9 November, 2009 by Aunt I. Hill

I have to enter the world of running nerd-dom and get a reflective vest and one of those geeky headlamps. What’s a good headlamp that’s comfy and doesn’t bounce around too much?

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