Category Archives: events

The DU and a Q for U

Posted on 28 August, 2010 by Lumpy

The Minneapolis Duathlon is tomorrow morning. Yet another event I did not train well for. I think this is my last. Last event that I do not train well for that is…the tide is changing. That said, I have a … Continue reading →

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5k? Ur doin it rite!

Posted on 7 June, 2010 by Sally

The girls far surpassed my expectations at the 5k they ran on Sunday. The front girls averaged 10:00/mile and sprinted in, to the point that I could barely keep up. How cool is that?? On to the next phase…Minneapolis Duathlon, … Continue reading →

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BTB revisited.

Posted on 31 May, 2010 by Toots

So…I think I’ve come full circle with this relay marathon. I became part of a team and for once I was not the one in charge. I must say it was nice. All I had to do was show up, … Continue reading →

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10-10-10

Posted on 18 February, 2010 by Toots

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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Brrrrr. Whee! Thaw. Ouch!

Posted on 2 January, 2010 by Lumpy

Also known as the four phases of the 2010 Polar Dash. It was a great race on a wonderfully COLD morning. A special shout-out to my own personal pacer: The Sally. She’s awesome. This was a great way to kick … Continue reading →

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That’s right, I puked.

Posted on 1 January, 2010 by Sally

Yep. Puked at the end. Almost on the nice lady giving me my medal. In front of a boy sitting in the snow. That’s dedication, people. Not really. I just started feeling nauseous at mile 4 and didn’t quite stop … Continue reading →

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No, really, there is a mountain there!

Posted on 20 December, 2009 by Toots

Cloudy rainy weather and smog kept the mountains and hills that surround Monterrey hidden from sight for almost 2 whole days. It wasn’t until marathon morning that the sky finally cleared up and El Cerro de la Silla along with … Continue reading →

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lulu est decede ce matin a 10 heures les obseque lundi a 13 30 gros disous jojo

Posted on 5 December, 2009 by Sally

That was the only thing I have in this email. Just a subject line. So, this post will not be in English. Elle m’a recue comme une amie, mais on est devenue famille toute de suite. Je la connaissais, et … 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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Nerstrand anyone?

Posted on 18 October, 2009 by Toots

Anyone??? Did anyone run this afterall?

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