Monthly Archives: February 2010

Funny…

I had no idea that Lumpy was posting what he did. I’ve been thinking about The Banana a lot lately, measuring my growth, thinking about where she would be in her life right now, wondering about Salma and Andrew. I … Continue reading

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I wish we were this enlightened…

…it also thrust our Banana squarely to the front of my brain. Will the U.S. ever get it???? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8537591.stm Sometimes I miss her so desperately. We need her here. The world needs her. I still don’t know why she’s gone.

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Sluggish.

That’s the most positive adjective I could find for today’s run. I switched today’s 6 with tomorrow’s 3. Neither Guinness or I could get it going today. It was gorgeous outside, however, even though I thought I might die from … Continue reading

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Oh, my knees…

…feel AWWWWWWWesome. No really, they do! Friday was an off day for me, and by “off” I mean no WERK. I snuck in a Chiropractor appointment and Oh!, how wonderful it was. I know that some of you are diametrically … Continue reading

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Operation Enduring Hope

is how a friend of mine terms that February/March near-panic. You know, the ‘none of my pants fit’ panic. The ‘I’m so sick of snow and cold and ice but we still have a ways to go’ panic. I’m using … Continue reading

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10-10-10

The number. The date. It’s official, I am registered to run the Chicago Marathon. Finally!!! Let the training begin! Ok, maybe not…it’s still too early. Let the running continue! Still running 3 to 4 times a week, really just “maintaining” … Continue reading

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A relatively normal 3, however…

Guinness had accoutrements… Yep. Lego child’s headlamp. It was perfect. We had a slow, comfortable, well-lit run tonight. 6 tomorrow.

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You know you’re having fun when…

your dog looks at you as if running with you is better than chasing squirrels… That’s the kind of run I had. 5 miles at an easy pace, and do I mean easy. I stopped a few times so that … Continue reading

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I have visual confirmation!

I saw Claudia on the path yesterday! I was doing a three and Guinness was bringing me along to be Welcomer and Greeter. So, we know that at least 2 TAS-ers are running! Peep, you’re excused, however, so we will … Continue reading

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Ouchie-ouchie

That’s today’s run, number 7 of 30! (I skipped yesterday, more on that in a minute.) The big bell curve there is when I ran into Sally and Dawg. Yay! Anyway, I’m showing you my uber-slow pace not to shame … Continue reading

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