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811 Replies Last post: Aug 24, 2005 12:21 PM by Grizzly039 Go to original post 1 ... 37 38 39 40 41 ... 55 Previous Next

Grizzly039

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Nov 1, 2006

570. Apr 12, 2004 8:12 AM

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Re: Alberta Runner's Forum II

Well, I'm not hurting per se, but I'm aware that it's there. Stretching a lot...

It's really frustrating isn't it?

Michelle B2

192 posts since
Nov 26, 2001

571. Apr 12, 2004 11:13 AM

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Hey Grizz, good to hear you are running. I've thought about doing that pathway, always wondering how long it was. Looks like it could be pretty hot though?

Well, I got 2 12 milers in, I wanted that 13 but I'm happy with the what I've done.

Welcome back Torque!

Grizzly039

451 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

572. Apr 12, 2004 6:21 PM

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It would be hot if you ran it during the middle of the day. I ran it at noon on Saturday and I felt it a bit on the return leg. I imagine that summer would be insane.

It's a pretty neat path though for the view (going south instead of north) with the city and the mountains and Nose Hill, and the landing planes.

The other plus for women runners is that it is ALL open, all of the groves of trees are to the west of the path (not many of them) and you can see the path for a looong way... so no worry of hidden dangers.

Goldens

259 posts since
Feb 26, 2000

573. Apr 13, 2004 12:21 PM

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Welcome back torque!

Grizz - great to hear that you are back running. Hoping all continues to go well between now and the Police Half.

Michelle - are you getting excited?? I wish that I were in town that weekend to cheer you on. Just know that I'll be thinking of you and Grizz. You'll have a great day!

Michelle B2

192 posts since
Nov 26, 2001

574. Apr 13, 2004 1:50 PM

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Hey Goldens!! where have you been?

I'm excited and nervous at the same time if possible. Still 2 weeks away so I'm trying just to think of each day. Getting in my runs and eating right. Starting to feel like I really should have tried to get in a 13 or 14 miler. Scared I'm going to konk out at 17 kms again. (oh yeah, I'm a worry wart.)

Are you in Toronto that weekend?

Goldens

259 posts since
Feb 26, 2000

575. Apr 13, 2004 3:02 PM

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I wouldn't worry too much about not getting the 13 miler in. I'm sure you'll do fine. And if Grizz is with you, he be able to talk you through it.

I've been travelling, so haven't had the chance to post much, but I have been excited about following your training. Great job.

I have to travel overseas and so will be gone the weekend of your race...but I'll be cheering from afar.

Grizzly039

451 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

576. Apr 15, 2004 10:49 PM

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Anyone up for a run this weekend?

YOU.... Michelle, you should be looking to taper remember?

Michelle B2

192 posts since
Nov 26, 2001

577. Apr 16, 2004 1:13 PM

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oh yes, I remember, I'm actually going to get my long run (10 Miles, that should be ok) in today. (Friday) after I get back from taking the kids to a movie. I'm very busy the rest of the weekend, so I thought I'd do the longer one today, and get in a couple of smaller ones on the weekend.

So, 2 or 3 small runs next week? is that right? I'm getting nervous.

Grizz, how's your leg?

Grizzly039

451 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

578. Apr 16, 2004 3:01 PM

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Well, the leg is tender but I think I'll be fine, it's much much better than it was two weekends ago.

I'm doing forced doubles. With N and the kids gone I have to take the pooch out for exercise, so I do a very light run with her at night. Boy, that's tiring.

I guess I always thought that doing 5 in the morning and 2 at night was the same as doing 7 total... but it really is a whole other ball of wax. I reckon it's because your body never has enough time to really recover.

What's your usual weekly schedule like Michelle? I think you'll be okay with a regular run on Monday and Tuesday - no speedwork, and then a reduced mileage run on Wednesday.

If you want to loosen up with a recovery pace 2 miler or so on Saturday you can do that too.

Grizzly039

451 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

579. Apr 18, 2004 3:49 PM

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Ran on the Western Headworks Irrigation canal. Boy, was that lonely.

I parked at Bow Waters Canoe club and then walked under 17th, up and over to the other side where the trail starts. I ran to Glenmore Trail and back... and on the way only saw 5 people, all at the Glenmore end. Not a good trail for running if you're afraid of running alone.

But, it's as flat as a pancake, and the trail map says that it is 25.2 km total from Bow Waters to Chestermere. Might be a fun thing to do this summer with 2 or more cars.

Then again... maybe not.

Goldens

259 posts since
Feb 26, 2000

580. Apr 18, 2004 7:58 PM

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DH and I have taken our bikes down that path and back up the opposite direction to Chestermere...but alas...not a huge desire to run it alone. Definitely a group run thing...on an overcast day (as I don't think there is much shade along the canal).

Sounds like the leg is feeling better and better all the time! Way to go, Grizz. Are you still planning on doing the half next weekend?

Grizzly039

451 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

581. Apr 18, 2004 9:57 PM

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If she'll have me... I don't want to slow her down.

Michelle B2

192 posts since
Nov 26, 2001

582. Dec 22, 2007 2:52 PM

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA,,,,

That was a good one Grizz. I would still enjoy the company and pacing as long as it won't hurt you.

http://This message has been edited by Michelle B2 (edited Apr-19-2004).

Michelle B2

192 posts since
Nov 26, 2001

583. Apr 19, 2004 6:39 PM

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So Grizz can you still get into my running log? If so, by looking at it, what do you think about a 10:40 pace for Sunday? That would be a finishing time of 2:20, that would be 15 min. faster then last years.

If you can't get in I'll give you access again tonight once I get home.

Grizzly039

451 posts since
Nov 1, 2006

584. Dec 22, 2007 2:52 PM

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Can you email me the access?

I've been thinking that 2:20 was doable just based on your running. Do you want to be paced to that? I can work out a pace chart for you... or do you want to go by feel?

http://This message has been edited by Grizzly (edited Apr-20-2004).

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