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yo-sal
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30. Jul 6, 2007 6:11 PM (in response to helen82)
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I'm sure she thought nothing bad would ever happen to her. That is so tragic. Thanks for the info.

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31. Jul 7, 2007 6:53 AM (in response to helen82)
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i like
N.E.R.D - lapdance
U2's - vertigo
Daughtry- its not over
Rockstar- we all die young
Eminem- lose yourself

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32. Jul 7, 2007 8:59 AM (in response to helen82)
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I like

To Stay Alive by Paying Attention
Not Being Sexually Accosted by Being Alert and Cautious
Running Again by Listening to Music Some Other Time

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33. Jul 8, 2007 2:00 PM (in response to helen82)
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Well, my choice of music is different from most...99.9 percent comes from the Christian/gospel genre. I love running to David Crowder....some very upbeat songs in there.
Though I'm not quite running much yet lol. More walking..and only been doing it a few weeks...and missed some days. But I guess that's what happens when you end up having major overtime at work. Sigh. It'll be done in a few weeks though. But for this entry, back to the music.

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34. Jul 8, 2007 3:37 PM (in response to helen82)
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I don't run with music, but I do have some favorite pre-run motivational tunes:

Fallout Boy (anything upbeat)
Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
Home - Daughtry

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35. Jul 8, 2007 4:24 PM (in response to helen82)
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Am i the only one who read beerpaces' last entry?

Or am i the only one who cares?

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36. Jul 8, 2007 4:32 PM (in response to helen82)
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I hear a choo choo train....does anyone else? ( I know yo-sal does.)

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37. Jul 9, 2007 4:55 AM (in response to helen82)
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Seriously, I thought it was a new "urban legend" until I googled it. No one should be that unaware of their surroundings... Common sense (look both ways before crossing any intersection) would have prevented this.

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38. Jul 9, 2007 7:59 AM (in response to helen82)
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Dear, dear, what have I started?
I have to say that I beieve ipods aren't necessarily the problem. Those of us who wear them need to be particularly aware of our surroundings, but that is true of any runner.
I have been running for 3 1/2 years, always with (loud) music. I never run into the paths of bikes or rollerbladers, and I am aware enough to avoid the masses of tourists who are struggling across the beach path with all their barbecue supplies. I'm very lucky that is an athlete-friendly area. We have wonderful parks and beach paths where there are always a lot of runners, bicyclists, rollerbladers, lifeguards and park rangers as well as a lot of people just hanging out. I only tried running in an isolated area once, and immediately realized it was a bad idea. I would never run on city streets.
I'm very sorry for this woman who lost both her legs. What a horrible thing. But I don't think this means we should dump our ipods anymore than the attack on the Central Park jogger meant that women should give up running outside.

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39. Jul 9, 2007 8:58 AM (in response to helen82)
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I usually run on a busy street with my ipod. I really don't think it is a big deal as long as you keep the volume at a level that allows you to hear what is going on around you. I always hear cars, trucks, trains over the music playing.

As we used to say in the Army. Stay alert, stay alive.

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40. Jul 9, 2007 11:19 AM (in response to helen82)
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how did her ipod get her past the railroad crossing gate? there must be more to that story.

goals for 2011:

break 19minutes for 5k

break 2:42 for olympic triathlon probably Anthracite olympic

break 3:16 for marathon ( a long shot but it's fun putting yourself out there)

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yo-sal
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41. Jul 9, 2007 2:07 PM (in response to helen82)
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Joe, why do ask that? I don't understand - would the iPod have an effect on the RR crossing mechanism? I don't see how she could have missed the warnings. Usually there are lights flashing and an arm goes down. Although I had a friend who ignored all that and drove her car straight into the path of a train. Idiot.

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42. Jul 9, 2007 2:26 PM (in response to helen82)
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sorry forgot the smiley faces denoting sarcasm. exactly my point it's not the ipods fault she ignored the gate unless she was running on the train tracks themselves then that was just a dangerous thing to do with or without an ipod

goals for 2011:

break 19minutes for 5k

break 2:42 for olympic triathlon probably Anthracite olympic

break 3:16 for marathon ( a long shot but it's fun putting yourself out there)

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43. Jul 9, 2007 2:35 PM (in response to helen82)
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I think staying alert is the key. More alert than you think is necessary. While running this morning a semi-truck came up behind me on a road with little rolling hills and for some reason the hills blocked the sound. It was within a 1/4 of a mile before I just happened to see its lights while turning my head to look at my friend. Then it came out of the little dip it was in and I heard it loud and clear. It was really loud and for the life of me I can't figure out why I could'nt hear it sooner. So , obviously being extra alert is a good idea even when not listenening to any the great songs listed.

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44. Jul 10, 2007 4:49 PM (in response to helen82)
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Anybody else having trouble with the new site??
I don't know what user name is coming up-I had to create a new account because it wouldn't log me in under the old one. Anyway, helen82 is now (supposed to be) runningfiend.
Anyway, I've been trying all day to post this: The newspaper account that I read said the unfortunate woman who lost her legs WAS running on the tracks. Train tracks + loud music=very bad outcome.

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