good morning all, took a rest day yesterday to hopefully help my ailing hip.  I may try a short run later today.  Green Bay won big yesterday, yea!!!  I can honestly say I have run in that kind of weather twice this year.  Sometimes the snow makes a fun run.

cara - great run yesterday!  I'd trade getting muddy shoes for the 9 miles.

mara40thon - way to go, congrats, that sounds like a great HM.  It was a great race and you really enjoyed it, what could be better.  You deserve the day off!!! 

marilyn - great run!  Take it slow today.

misswendy - your gray haired quarterback played great yesterday!  How far away is Favre's hometown to yours?  Great run yesterday.

chuck - good luck on the long run today.  The running club sounds like fun.  Way to get the thread going, Joe would be proud.

stan - how are you doing with the knee?

take care all, GO PEG, JOE and SEAN!!!   

Hi everyone,  this morning I did a video (67 min. long).  It combined cardio and weight work.  I'm glad I got a run in yesterday its snowing here today.

chuck--I'm glad you found a group to run with on Tues. I love running with a group.  Thanks for starting the thread this week, I know Joe is busy right now. 

I hope they all did great on their halfs

runj--hope your hip is feeling better

macd--how'd the bike ride go?  I hate the bike as much as I hate the dreadmill LOL

chuck--sounds like you had a great run, and thats a great time. Did you say warm, haven't had that here in a while

marilyn-I bet that was awesome being on the sidelines and cheering everyone one.  I'm glad you got to see Jog and Peg.  Yours is coming up, are you getting excited?

Well can't wait to hear all the race reports. 

Sheila

One word, disappointing! Disappointed in my performance, disappointed I wasn't able to find Peg before the start, disapointed I wasn't able to find Marilyn (twice)! 

I could list some reasons why I think I did so bad, but don't want to sound like I'm making excuses.  I just had a very bad race. 

When DW and I arrived at the hotel, there was a very long line to get checked in, but it was cool seeing all the runners!  After checking in and getting our stuff in the room we went back down to the lobby to watch the 1st half of the Green Bay game!   We then went to a small Italian restuarant we spotted as we approached the hotel.   As we left the restuarant, it started to rain a bit.  A bit later we watched the NE game.  Think it was in the 4th QTR when I dozed off knowing I had the race in the morning.

At the start of the race the weather was cool and breezy.  Felt a bit cold but that that bad.  I think the temp was 45F but with the windchill factor it was 40F (that was the temp stats as I left the hotel room).  I saw a few runners I had trained with before.  For the first couple of miles it was really crowded and had to do a lot of zigzag running to keep from slowing to a crawl.  Around mile 7 I got a side stich!  Ouch!   After missing Marilyn the first time and checking my pace, I knew I wasn't going to be setting any records so I decided to make my mission to find Marilyn on the way back.  Well that didn't happen either!  Near the end I could tell this HM was going to be my worst one including the first one I ever ran.   I'll admit I struggled to finish.   After the finish I went inside the finisher's area where they gave me my Finisher's Medal.   I found a spot where I sat down and stretched a bit.  After picking up my Finisher's Shirt and meal, I didn't see any familiar faces so I went back to the hotel.   We watched the beginning of the Colts game before leaving.  I think my finish time was around 3 hours.  The official clock read 3:03:xx as I approached the finish.  Don't know yet what my chip time was.  Okay, looking now, the result has my chip time at 2:47 or a 12:44 pace! 

Peg - I looked for you around the baggage area but couldn't spot you!  However I'm pretty sure I did see you when you were around mile 8, I had already made the turn-around.  I yelled out at you but guess not loudly enough....  I see though that you did finish!  Congrats!!!! 

Marilyn - I looked for you after crossing W Gray, I think I may have been looking at the wrong side!  I think I noticed too late the Beach Scene was in the median of the road.  So I thought I would catch you on the way back....  As I approached the Beach Scene this time I slowed way down (by this time I knew I wasn't going for any records), I yelled out your name but nobody replied.  One woman did notice and I asked if the was a Marilyn there, she also called your name but I didn't notice anyone replying...  I waddled along....

Well back home watching the end of the Colts game!!    The Cowboy game starts at 3:30.  Oh speaking of the Cowboys, during the race, I don't remember at what mile, but as we ran through a neighborhood there was this man sitting on his porch, had a Cowboy's hat but was also flying a Cowboy's flag!!!  LOL 

BTW, I'll see about pics later.  The race photography pics won't be up for a few days...

Joe

Well, I did my first half.  I had an absolute blast.  It was one big party.  I finished in 3:06 but that's okay.  It was so much fun.  I am in a whole lot of pain and walking really slow but it was worth it.  Next time, I hope that I do not have any injury that sets me back and do better.  But now I know what to expect.  The best part of it all was when I saw my husband and daughter cheering me on.  I got emotional.  Picked her up and ran with her a minute.  Kissed them both and was on top of the world. 

Joe - I am so sorry you didn't have a good race.  I watched for you and Marilyn the whole way but couldn't see you guys.  I did see some people with Hawiian beach stuff and asked them if Marilyn was in their group but I don't think they understood me. 

Well, my Colts lost.  :_|

Well, going to wobble for a steak dinner tonight.  Yummmmmy

hi all decided to try a run and it was tough at first but the hip was sort of okay.  I might have found some of the problem with my running stride.  Last week was too many miles as I hit 50 for the week which probably contributed to the problem.  Oh well, 8.2 miles with 9:09 pace today.

macd - tough to run today but my football team is done for the week.  I should ride the stationary bike more often I think it may help.

chuck - great run!!! Do you carry a hydration belt to carry water?

marilyn - thanks for supporting the team today. 

sheila - that is a long workout.  I am going to start at least one day a week with weights, bike, stair stepper or something.  I think it will help. 

joe -  you did it!  That is a pretty cold temp start for a HM.  You did well because you finished.  Some days are always tougher that others and the side stitches hurt.  Take care and get your rest.  You will race again!!

peg - way to go, I'm glad you decided to do it.  You should be proud.  Take care and enjoy your steak. 

take care all.  To the racers you have made us all proud.