Thanks Jim. That's a PB I won't forget for a while.

You'll have to run a race at some point, you know.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Strep:
I I'm contemplating trading Detriot for evil Niagara to gain a week.
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Tough choice:


...trade a race that starts in the USA, gives one a taste of God's Country, and returns to the Evil Empire for one that finishes in God's Country.

...trade a steep bridge at Detroit for a not-so-steep bridge at Fort Erie

...trade a tunnel for staying outside in the rain

...trade running in a loop for running 30K into a north wind

I solved all those marathon conundrums by running Halfs.

...and usually fairly short Half marathons at that.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by DawnT:
Didn't JC do that once?

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JC has indeed run in Philly in November, more than once.

My first marathon. I like pretty much everything about the race.
I plan to run the half there this year.

Hi guys, just finished reading this thread congrats to all who have managed to stay the course.
Fantastic job in Lake placid, Dawn! Craig a real downer to read about your injury.

Well about two years ago I developed planters in my left foot around the same time my right knee was swelling up. After Xray, ultrasound and bone scan the specialist gives me the news. Who stabbed you with a needle? Apparently I had (and still do) have a 1 inch long needle / pin lodged in the ligament. To make matters worse it was broken in half. Even worse news, the specialist is just going to leave it there, unless I can't walk.

So about 2 months ago the planters was gone- yes it took that long. The knee wasn't bothering me so I started running last week. 5k in 30 min...........well it's a start.

Last I remember, these Aliens were performing a....

Seriously, I don't know when I got the thing but I do have a couple of theories. The first being about 5 years ago, I was playing volleyball in the backyard. I dropped to my knees to bump the ball and felt this sharp pain. When I stoodup and checked my knee I didn't see anything other than a grass and mud stain I was in too much pain to continue playing though and by the next dat my knee felt fine. Now I may have gotten jabbed here or it may be when it broke in half, although I also think my running may have broke the needle in two. My other theory is I may have been stuck with a sewing needle when I was a kid. My mom was always making comforters and slip covers for blankets and I do recall getting stuck with sewing needles. Maybe I was jumping on the bed when I was a kid and drove one into my knee. My Mom says I never mentioned such an incident, so who knows........darn Aliens are looking more suspect all the time lol.

Speaking of Volleyball congrats to you and your daughters team.

For those who don't follow Ontario university XC closely, here are links to a couple of recent races. Of interest are the women's results, particularly the person who came 23rd. She is related to me and is part of an outstanding Guelph rookie team who will keep them #1 in the country for years to come.

Guelph Open

http://www.athletics.uoguelph.ca/static/cross[/URL" target="_blank"> country_results_w.pdf


Western Invitational

http://oua.ca.ismmedia.com/ISM2//Results/Cross%20Country/2007-2008/W-2007%20Western%20International.pdf[/URL" target="_blank">




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