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Re: RNR 1/2 Virginia Beach

guest — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:58:00 GMT

Have fun, you crazy nutty hot weather runners!

See some of you at Shamrock, when it's nice and cold. PleasegodletmeBQbeforethatsoIcanhavefundoingtheHalfAmen.

Pulleyruns, one year I came down from DC and spectated a friend who was running. We got last minute rooms in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake. It was somewhat of a drive to the amphitheatre race morning and if you go that route, I recommend leaving plenty of time. Plenty.

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Re: Yuengling Shamrock Marathon anyone?

guest — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:44:00 GMT

Wings -- Happy Anniversary to you! Outstanding progress!! Shamrock will be a great celebration. I wish I knew more about parking. There are public lots near the oceanfront and the streets have some parking. I stayed in a hotel last year so it wasn't an issue. Looks like you'll be leaving early to come in, right? You are farther out than I am. (Elizabeth City)

Diva, you crazy treadmill woman. I think I've trudged through 18 on one of those. I should take my own advice on this, but I think the more you go into the race worried about the outcome, the more mental anguish you create for yourself which isn't helpful. We can remind each other to RELAX.

I don't know about meeting up. When would be good? Saturday morning I'm spectating the 8K which my boyfriend is running. I have a running club dinner on Saturday night. I will probably hit the Expo Friday late afternoon, but maybe go back Saturday, too. Sunday assuming we survive !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0! post-race is open, as well.

dorf -- lucky for you you've got youth on your side. Be prepared for the going to get tough at some point on the course. Start as slowly as is humanly comfortable for you and just take it really, really nice and easy. Feel like you're out for a very easy jog. Slower than 8:30 even maybe? (That's just my opinion and feel free to ignore it.) But remember you have lots of beer to legally drink at the end; the easier you take it, the more up for celebrating you'll be.

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Re: Philly Marathon - November 19, 2006

guest — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:00:00 GMT

glenwood96, Delaware Runner, reagiesmom, and Kimmie,

I'd be happy to see any of you on the course and work together for our goals! #483 and I plan to wear a black sleeveless technical shirt and black shorts with a light blue stripe. White and blue NB 767's. I am 5'8" and my hair is dark blonde and will be in some kind of messy doubled up ponytail.

I have throwaway sweats, gloves, and earband for the start.

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Re: Living and Running in North Carolina

guest — Sat, 05 Jun 2004 04:45:00 GMT

Thanks guys. I think you are right about the cities being better for singles. I do absolutely love Wilmington and I'd move there in a heartbeat, and Asheville is a neat city. I am applying for a couple teaching jobs in smaller cities on the coast, but now I'm wondering if I'd love my job but be feeling like the only single person in town! Except for teaching positions I'd probably tailor my search to the Triangle or Wilmington areas.

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Re: Washington D.C./MD/VA

guest — Fri, 09 Apr 2004 02:34:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by treed942000:
Hi All,

I'm in Springfield.

Andrea - I'm originally from Iowa. Did you know that Iowa has a new zoo? They put a fence around Minnesota. LOL Sorry, just couldn't resist. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

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Ha ha ha Troy. Actually I am from Moorhead which is too far north and too close to North Dakota to really get into the Minnesota - Iowa joke sparring! !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

Here's my best attempt:

Q: What do you call a McDonalds surrounded by tractors in Iowa?

A: Prom night!

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Re: Washington D.C./MD/VA

guest — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 17:22:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by jenfoon:
I'm in DC

Hi Jen!

You look kind of familiar ... have I seen you somewhere? !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

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Re: Spring Marathon Training Thread 2/11

guest — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:31:00 GMT

Good luck this week to

Docster, joggernut, wayfool, and joplus

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Monday: attempted to run 6 easy. My legs, not yet recovered from racing a Half two days before, were having none of that and I switched to the elliptical after 1.5 miles.

Tuesday: 7 on the roads. Much better.

Wednesday: made up the 4.5 from Monday. Felt good.

Thursday: 20 -- I was pretty slow the last 5. Legs still tired.

Friday: Workshop in Raleigh NC (travel). Rest day.

Saturday: 8 on fairly hilly trails in Raleigh's lovely Umstead Park. It was fun to be on trails again!

Sunday: 9 pretty dreadful treadmiles.

I logged my first ever 50-mile week this week, with some challenges along the way. Mostly, my legs were generally dead. I traveled, which was great for change of scenery, but also adds a lot of logistical stress. Also, my usually cranky hamstring/glute has been more sore than usual, mainly when I sit or stretch. None of my usual tricks are seeming to calm it down, and I'm getting nervous that it's going to become an official injury.

The next two weeks will be peak training and then tapering begins. I can't believe how fast it's all going!

Enjoy and feel good this week, everyone.

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Re: Spring Marathon Training Thread - 1/14

guest — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:18:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by joplus:
* sgh, I haven't run Philly or Frederick, but I did run Shamrock in 2006, and in my fairly inexperienced opinion, Shamrock
was
an easy course except for the wind. The course went south about 6 miles, north to about the 20-mile mark, then south again. With a 15-20mph north wind, you can imagine what those middle 14 felt like. Although in a beach town wind is always a factor, maybe the marathon gods will smile on Shamrock this year.

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Currently we're in a weather pattern of unseasonably warm weekends so hopefully that will change. I did the Half last year and the wind didn't bother me one bit -- I blew my expectations away. But -- of course the marathon course is twice as long.

Thanks on the Frederick tips, loopy. Desolate end = somewhat discouraging so that's great information.

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Re: Spring Marathon Training Thread - 1/14

guest — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:53:00 GMT

Congratulations, kestrou!

Monday 1/8 -- 6 easy

Tuesday 1/9 -- 8 easy

Wednesday 1/10 -- 3 X 2-mile Tempo (7:55) repeats plus 1 mile w/u and c/d

Thursday 1/11 -- Rest. Taught pilates and yoga.

Friday 1/12 -- 17 with fast finish last 3 at 8:24, 8:21, 8:09

Saturday 1/13 -- cross trained by teaching spinning

Sunday 1/14 -- 6 easy

~45 miles plus 1 hour spinning

My right knee is being cranky. It intermittently feels tight/achy and sometimes I feel a rubbing or floppy sensation beneath or lateral to the kneecap. I'm suspecting the usual culprit of ITBS. Ramped up my foam rolling and stretching.
No 3:45 pace group at my goal race! I am trying not to let this be discouraging. I had been somewhat counting on the motivation a group provides and not having to expend energy "worrying" over pace, especially in the last 10K. There is, however, a marathon 6 weeks after Shamrock with a 3:45 group (Frederick MD Marathon) -- I don't know about switching completely but guess I could make it a backup plan.

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Re: Outer Banks Marathon Nov. 11, 2007

guest — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:42:00 GMT

The half course is fast. The marathon course has some trails which make it not quite as fast. It's completely flat except for the bridge. I haven't done it, but people I know who have say the course is great.

Just a little over two weeks to go!