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Click to view mountmars's profile Legend 446 posts since
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450. Dec 26, 2007 10:51 AM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
Since it's been so cold up there, (and so warm down here, mid-80s the last few days), and the beautiful spring weather has brought along some spectacular sights that are rarely seen by people that don't live in the desert, I thought I would share with you some pictures of a cactus in bloom. BTW, this lasts one day... and we'll see it again next year if the conditions are right. Enjoy.








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451. Apr 27, 2006 8:15 PM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by grommit:
makes it sound so easy...... how do they hold that pace?

<HR>


you make it sound so easy ... how do you GET to that pace?

Mars: thanks for sharing ... spectacular.

BTW, how far did Chops and I run tonight? We did the traditional Da Hood run. What is the max elevation? What is the elevation at the bottom of Mont-Royal where we climb up Camilien Houde? If someone would know these stats, I figured it would be you.

Chops and I ran it in about 1h22 ... thanks Chops for waiting for me and not taking off, 'cept at the end when I told you to.

Ouch those cramps! At one point, folks, I had both shin and calf cramps on one leg, and a hamstring cramp on the other. Dang these other sports that use other muscles ... interfering with my running ...

Going swimming tonight ... but first some liquid for a dehydrated me, and some home-made Chinese food ...

Sally



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452. Apr 27, 2006 8:39 PM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mercury1:
It's so frustrating, so I also picked up an aquarunning belt for some pool running. All I need is pool time without screaming kids jumping on my head. I am tempted to run with you guys tonight, esp. Sally, but I'll have to test out the knee later on. Hope to be there but don't for me. If I'm not there at 6:00 sharp I've headed to the pool instead. Great running day everyone!<HR>


I know the feeling... I've been poolrunning for a month and a half now.

The pool at the gym I'm at is pretty much free almost all day long except from 7-8am on tuesdays and thursdays... otherwise 6:30am to 8pm Monday to friday.
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453. Apr 27, 2006 10:08 PM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:
thanks Chops for waiting for me and not taking off, 'cept at the end when I told you to.
<HR>


You order. I obey. Master.

Mars: Thanks Pal for the VERRRRRRRY WIIIIIIIIIDE pictures. I am sooooooooooo haaaaaaaaaaappy



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454. Apr 27, 2006 10:39 PM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
Wow DR. What gym are you at? Maybe they can use a PFT? I could then go for a free swim/run like at the Y where I work occasionally. Do they take Trainers?

Sorry I didn't join you Sally & Chops. The knee is still too bruised. I knew when I went down the stairs here at home. I will try the TM tomorrow at a much reduced pace, until I get the mojo back.
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Dec 14, 2007
456. Apr 28, 2006 7:11 AM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Df7:
Sally, Sunday, the monument for 9 ? <HR>


Yup for me ... who else is going? I plan to do it real slow, so look forward to running with you!

xo Sally



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Dec 14, 2007
457. Apr 28, 2006 7:35 AM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Silly Sally:
Yup for me ... who else is going? I plan to do it real slow, so look forward to running with you!

xo Sally
<HR>


Wish I could join on Sunday, but I'll be in Church praying for my soul. Actually I'll be all suited up sitting, standing and kneeling in the pew watching my Neice get confirmed.

REST DAY today.

Tomorrow a long not so slow run at a little closer to race pace to see how the legs, lung and old sorry a$$ will hold up or down.

Df I should warn my little bro that I may need his help (so he can start training) when I go visit him in San Diego in 2007 or 2008. (part of my wish list for now).

Enjoy your day.

Roly
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458. Apr 28, 2006 10:13 AM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
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459. Apr 28, 2006 11:44 AM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Df7:
Its Friday AND the weather should be nice for a change.
Mars ? fabulous pics but stop going on about the weather you are having at your end, its really not kind of you.
<HR>


But DF... it's meant as encouragement (riiiiight...). a sign of things to come for you guys.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mr Lambchops:

Mars: Thanks Pal for the VERRRRRRRY WIIIIIIIIIDE pictures. I am sooooooooooo haaaaaaaaaaappy
<HR>


Noooooo proooooooooblem, Paaaal.

I just kneeeeeeew you would loooooooooove them.



You know I like to do things in a biiiiiiiiiiiig way.
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460. Apr 28, 2006 3:44 PM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
Wow Mars. How fortunate you are to have all that beauty all around at this time of the year. I did notice though, that the leaves are beginning to sprout here in NDG so things are looking up.

As for running, can't do it yet. My rehab has been set back by a nagging, unco-operative left knee that won't accept any ground contact. Did the Eliptical (ET) today for 45 minutes with HR in the 165 range. Quite a workout. Why is it that the bottom of my feet always burn when I do the ET?

Maybe tomorrow I'll try out my new Reeboks on terra firma. It's nice out there folks. Just be aware of the wind on your out & back. Trying to keep up with you Roly, but i'm backsliding.
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461. Apr 28, 2006 4:51 PM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mercury1:
Wow Mars. How fortunate you are to have all that beauty all around at this time of the year. I did notice though, that the leaves are beginning to sprout here in NDG so things are looking up.

As for running, can't do it yet. My rehab has been set back by a nagging, unco-operative left knee that won't accept any ground contact. Did the Eliptical (ET) today for 45 minutes with HR in the 165 range. Quite a workout. Why is it that the bottom of my feet always burn when I do the ET?

Maybe tomorrow I'll try out my new Reeboks on terra firma. It's nice out there folks. Just be aware of the wind on your out & back. Trying to keep up with you Roly, but i'm backsliding.
<HR>


Well, if you run fast enough, you can cause a flux in the time space continuem, and while you may not notice that you've gone into the future, your soreness will, and you will recover.
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463. Apr 28, 2006 7:38 PM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
Hey Acidosis. With my luck, I'd get sucked into a wormhole and end up at the other end of a distant galaxy. Beam me up Scotty!
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464. Apr 29, 2006 8:08 AM in response to: Df7
Re: Montreal Spring (?) Chapter....
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mercury1:


As for running, can't do it yet. My rehab has been set back by a nagging, unco-operative left knee that won't accept any ground contact. Did the Eliptical (ET) today for 45 minutes with HR in the 165 range. Quite a workout. Why is it that the bottom of my feet always burn when I do the ET?

<HR>


1. Yeah, I noticed the burning/numbess on the eliptical as well once I started bumping up the intensity... If you're elipticalling at a HR of 165 I assume you are going at a pretty high intensity/resistance level. I've cut down on the eliptical and spend a little more time in the pool now.

2. Make sure the knee problem is not irritated by the intensity/time you spend on the eliptical as I suspect it was for me. My theory is because you are in good cardio shape you need to bump up the resistance pretty high to get your HR into a good training range but the resistance it's applying on your knee is much higher and different than you are used to when you are running.

Just my 2 cents worth. I'm out rollerblading today as it is hot and sunny!