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hi All - day 3 - no activity. I'll try again tomorrow. I think I need to lower my goals. Im going to shoot for 5m on TM. Supposed to snow and ice tonight and more tomorrow. Winter depression and short daylight hours making things hard.
Frances - I used to live in that area too. Huntindon Valley. I was a traveling Sleep Tech. I had some nice friends when I was there. One night I remember drinking so much I woke up in the wrong state. 
I liked being so close to Philly. But I wish you guys would learn to make a cheesesteak the right way. (1) no canned ingredients: mushrooms, onions, peppers. (2) no fake cheese: american cheese is okay, but nothing that looks like Velveeta or whatever. Thats it. But ignoring #1 and #2 will cost the vendor less. I had better cheesesteaks when I lived near State College. Anyway...
Degreg I tried to find you on mapmyrun, but too many results. Couldnt find you.
DSJ -Awesome Disney Marathon! Love the photo and the story. Thank you! Im planning to do the 10 miler in Sept. Hope that happens. If so, I'll be skipping my mud run.
Melody -just a month ago, I would have thought that 5 days in a row was a bad thing, bodys need rest right? but I loved doing my brief 5 day streak. You can do it!
Stay Healthy Everyone - Flu is closing in and Ice is trying to cause an injury. Get through this month and it will almost be SPRING!
2012 Aug 19, 2012 - Canton PTO LobsterLoop 5K 35:09 Oct 13, 2012 - ING Hartford 5K 31:34
2013
January 1, 2013 - 10K PR 59:08
Sun Jan 27th 10am Penguin Plunge.
Sun April 28, - Simsbury River Run (unable to register yet)
Sun May 26, 2013 - Memorial Day Marathon (26.2 REGISTERED)
Sun June 2 Amica Iron Horse 1/2 Marathon - (unable to register yet)
Sun Aug 18? 2013 - Canton PTO Lobster Loop 5K (VOLUNTEER)
Sat Sept 28 2013 - 5K Rugged Maniac (REGISTERED)
Sat Oct 12, 2013 - 26.2 (plan is to beat May Time)
Lack of sleep (sick doggie), a school snow day with 6 inches of new snow, wrestling the snowblower up and down my long steep driveway, a hurting knee and hip = opting to skip a day in my 5 running days in a row. 
Ah well, I still have a chance for 20 miles this week which I intend to do!
Francessmom That was an intense core workout! You know you're hitting the right places when you are so sore.
az2mn The new gym sounds nice. Close to home is a big plus!
Debm2011 Yep, we got snow! About 6-8 inches. You go,girl! Re: "Activity Points"
mkayc "If I go down, I'm going down running." <~ You are one tough cookie! 
jmsab23 I personally really like hills. Also, the last 10K I ran, kicked me in the behind with a long tough hill at the end AND the half marathon I did in Oct. had some brutal hills (again one biggie at the finish) so I am determined to become adept at hills.
>Speaking of which, any tips from you all for the best down hill techniques??<
OldCoyote I'm now on runningahead.com. Do you have a thread started there?
JEFF CT Winter can be a challenge, for sure! BTW, the course we are both running in May is quite hilly. I've done the 10K a few times. Also, May 26 can be quite warm. Just an FYI.
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
Good News! - Frances's tumor is benign! Official diagnosis is osteochondroma. As long as no pain or issues we go back in year for f'u xray and visit to ortho. We need to also monitor it for any obvious changes in size, etc. BIG SIGH of relief!
Rest day for me today. The weather is miserable - soaking rain and temps in upper 30's. Seasonal affective disorder anyone? I need some sun!
Four of six in my household have bad colds - we all had flu shots in fall. I am hoping to stay healthy but odds are not in my favor.
Jeff - I have never had a Gino's or Pat's cheese steak. Our local deli makes awesome ones with real cheese (provolone) and real onions.
Melody - I hope your puppy feels better soon!
All - Way to go on the treadmill runs! More power to you!
I signed up for Running Ahead as Francessmom if and when we decide to switch.
Have a great day everyone!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius
6/11/2011 - Warrior Dash Pennsylvania - 52:26
6/24/2011 - CBA 5K - 27:11
8/7/2011 - Danskin Sherox Triathlon Philadelphia - 1:54:16
11/5/2011 - Penn Homecoming 5K - 28:46
11/13/11 - Media Mud Stain 5 mile - 53:39
05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
06/26/12 - CBA 5 K - 26:28
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
Francessmom YAY!! So happy for you and DD. What a relief! ((Hugs)) from one mom to another.
I started a thread over on runningahead.com: http://www.runningahead.com/forums/topic/b6dc13652a9d44408b799563d89c494a/resume#focus
I have pretty much had it with this site! Its such an effort to log in (every single time I post), the page ALWAYS gets hung up and often get a "site is unavailable" message. So, come on over and jump in, the water is great!
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
I RAN. Therefore, I AM. Hi all, got 8.55m on the TM today. 9.58/mi. Got some aggressions out on the TM. Had fun, but didnt get to 14miles. LOL, I thought I could. Even though I havent done more than 6 miles in 4 weeks.
MkayC- "If Im going down, Im going down running". Awesome. I hope you dont fall, but if you do, that you get right back up without any injuries. Just like little kids and puppies do.
Francesmom- So glad to hear about DD. Awesome news! Being out of the city, I never found good Cheesesteak, but I tell everyone that you guys have the best Stromboli! Also, I think that every major city should have a subway. Boston on one side, PA on the other. When will CT learn?
MelodyLea- I have never run any more than a 10K race. I have never run in May. I havent even really run many hills. ARGH! I'll just train for it. Im not worried. LOL Ok a little.
Also today - I started looking into the 2014, 20-14 Boston Marathon. I tried reserving a room, because I think on RA, they said rooms book 18 months out. But when I tried, the places said no reservations until within 330 day windown. Whatever. I'll get a room. Bigger issue is will I be allowed to run? I dont think I'll make a qualifying time in 2013. I'll have to wait and pray. Also, I think they have a sweeper team. I'll need to make sure I can beat those guys...
I was talking to someone at work today and she stated that she is/was a competetive racer. I am so new to this, that I thought I knew what she meant. I thought it meant, she races where other people race. Turns out it means that she tries to medal. who knew? But since I was so quick to figure that out, I started talking about how I just wanted to get a completion medal and she goes.... "Oh I didnt know they gave those out, thats nice." - you know what? bite me! LOL - seriously, she was a nice person. OK- Im off to RA to see if anyone responded to my blog! I do love this site, but it needs more postings.
2012 Aug 19, 2012 - Canton PTO LobsterLoop 5K 35:09 Oct 13, 2012 - ING Hartford 5K 31:34
2013
January 1, 2013 - 10K PR 59:08
Sun Jan 27th 10am Penguin Plunge.
Sun April 28, - Simsbury River Run (unable to register yet)
Sun May 26, 2013 - Memorial Day Marathon (26.2 REGISTERED)
Sun June 2 Amica Iron Horse 1/2 Marathon - (unable to register yet)
Sun Aug 18? 2013 - Canton PTO Lobster Loop 5K (VOLUNTEER)
Sat Sept 28 2013 - 5K Rugged Maniac (REGISTERED)
Sat Oct 12, 2013 - 26.2 (plan is to beat May Time)
Franesmom - YAY wa wonderful news abou DD. For some reason some keys on my keyboard won' work (bu ey do in word - jus no online - ARGH
Ok so now I’m typing this in word and copying intoActive. I thought it was just a problemwith RA. Keyboard works – just not online. I’ll have to google this problem and see what it means.
Anyway, Marie – HUGS to you on the good medical news forDD. So happy for you.
Melody – I posted on your forum on RA. There’s also something called “User Groups” hmmmm? Not sure what that’s about. Hope your pup’s feeling better soon.
Jeff – great TM run -agreed this dark cold weather is dreary. Even if you don’t BQ, you can always try for a charity bib. Mmmmmm I haven’t had a good Stromboli inyears. (I’m originally from the Philly ‘burbs)
No run this morning -3 inches of snow (it was a planned rest day any way). And now SlackerDeb is skipping yoga. I just didn’t feel like driving to the Y in slippery slush. If it’s not icy tomorrow morning I’ll head to theY for a TM run.
Finally a peak of sun this morning! Otherwise cool 40 degrees. I ran for 2 miles at a 9min/mil pace then stopped home to leash up dogs and then ran an additional 3.35 miles in 32 minutes. The dogs definitely slow me down a bit. I may not be running fast but I am running for a longer time! My border colllie needed to run - he was dragging the Aussie, who is twice his weight, down the street. He is sacked out on my feet as I type.
I love how fast RA is compared to here. But I feel like I can't be as candid. I kinda like the group idea.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius
6/11/2011 - Warrior Dash Pennsylvania - 52:26
6/24/2011 - CBA 5K - 27:11
8/7/2011 - Danskin Sherox Triathlon Philadelphia - 1:54:16
11/5/2011 - Penn Homecoming 5K - 28:46
11/13/11 - Media Mud Stain 5 mile - 53:39
05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
06/26/12 - CBA 5 K - 26:28
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
I love your opinion az - I agree. We all mesh well together and each of us plays nicely in the sandbox. But it's Melody's forum, not mine - credit where credit is due. I'm curious about the User Groups on Runningahead.
Melody - it looks like you can start a User group that otherh people can join but they would have to go looking for it, unlike the open forums. Then were are private UGs (User Groups) that are invitation only (I was browsing around). I suppose this is the chance to try new things. We just need to keep this site "active" (pardon the pun) until we are all in agreement and settled somewhere.
jmsab "doing whatever the wife asks me to while she recuperates" <~~ You rock!
overslept (again), had to scrape the windshield despite preheating the car and got to the Y 30 minutes later than I should have. Only time for 2 miles on the TM before heading home to get ready for work and to get the boy out the door for school. Tomorrow I will get up on time. . . I hope.
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