October 24, 2011
Hi Folks,
Note to self...There’s a strong benefit for training and running long distances. When you’re vacationing in Washington DC and you just have to visit every Smithsonian Museum, the stamina that you gain from running comes in handy.
BTW…If you’re looking for last week’s email, keep looking. I didn’t send one out. I was, ‘er, vacationing in Washington DC. Yes, 3 ½ days at the National Air and Space Museum. By now, all planes look alike...NOT!
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RAVE RUN…
I received the following from Armando following his Chicago Marathon experience…
Hi Dave,
I just want to let you know that I made BOSTON but now I just have to wait and see if it was good enough, I finished @ 3:25. I was on pace to break 3:00 but I started cramping a little bit. I had to slow down a little bit. I had a really good time. I will be back next year and do it again. I felt really good running to raise money for OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS CHARITY IN Chicago, I will be running KANSAS CITY next and EL PASO TEXAS , thanks for all your support keep running STRONG ……………!!!!!!!!! ARMANDO
Send me your favorite Youtube video’s, stories, and photos of moments, experiences, places, or people that you feel we can enjoy reading about in the BG email.
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Tyranena Half-Marathon Training:
The race is next week Saturday. Getting excited? If you’re waiting to register for the big race, you’ll have a very long wait. Registration is closed. Sorry, you’ll have to wait until next year. If you’re friendly with Missy Sue, you can get some quick lessons on how to run as a bandit. But, you can always join us for the post run activities, for a modest fee. Let the fun begin!
FIRST program: Week 17 - The distances for the week are: Thursday is 6 miles and Saturday is 8 miles.
Higdon program: Week 11 – The distances for the week are: Thursday is 5 miles and Saturday is 10 miles.
Carpooling…The races start at 11:30. Let’s meet at 9:00 am at the Hilander parking lot on North Mulford. We’ll car pool from there.
And as always, bring come can goods to the run. The race is a fundraiser for the food pantries of Lake Mills and surrounding areas.
Here are a couple of website links that you may want to visit. For more information about the races: http://www.tyranena.com/beerrun/website.htm.
Racecourse information can be found at: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/23903710.
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And now for some messages from the Hippy Dippy Weatherman…and yes, I know these are repeats, but I really want to stress the points.
The leaves started falling so be careful out running.
Remember to wear reflective clothing so drivers can see you.
The Hippy Dippy weatherman is predicting cold and snowy weather coming in the next few months. So start reviewing winter running wardrobe.
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Rockford Marathon next May…
No one has come forward and accepted the challenge of the full marathon for next May. But there are a few folks who want to train for the half-marathon. So, our training next spring will be geared towards the half-marathon. And, since we allow anyone to run with us, I’ll put the word out to see if others from outside our group will want to join the fun.
Training starts towards the end of February.
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Don’t forget, the Crazy Legs race next April is on the calendar.
The date is April 28th, 2012. The website mentions that it is 189 days away.
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Remember, the BG is on Facebook. The link to the group now is: http://www.facebook.com/pages/3R-Buddy-Group/113136022536.
The dates and activities for the next month or so should be out there. So, look for some information there. And go ahead and write on the wall. Let others know about your running adventures.
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If you need information about a run or location, feel free to give me a call at 815-222-1280.
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If you want to share any ideas for a run or recovery; if you'll be venturing to a distant race and you want to car-pool with some folks; or if you're training for a race and you want a training partner, pass the information onto me and I'll send the word out to others.
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Thursday, 10.27.11, Meet at Maciano’s on Perryville Road. We’ll run south towards Rock Valley College and run a loop of the college before heading back to Maciano’s. The total distance should be about 6 miles. Recovery is at Maciano’s. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 10.29.11, Meet at the corner of State and Madison Streets in downtown Rockford. We’ll run a flat loop on the bike path. This should be a tapering run for the folks heading to Lake Mills. Meeting time is 7:00 am.
Thursday, 11.03.11, Meet at Martin Park in Loves Park. We’ll head north along the bike path going into Sports Core. The total distance should be about 4-5 miles (we’re still in taper mode for the big race). Recovery is at Nunzio’s on North Second Street. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 11.05.11, No formal run. Most of us will be heading to Lake Mills for the Tyranena Half-Marathon.
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"I don't think I would have been such a good runner if I hadn't enjoyed it." -Greta Waitz
“The difference in winning & losing is most often, not quitting.” -Walt Disney
"I'm not going to run this again." -Grete Waitz after winning her first of nine New York City Marathons
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Waddle On!
Dave
The Buddy Group is open to any runners and walkers who want to come out and enjoy running and/or walking. We charge no fees and you do not have to be a member of any club. Please contact David Kiefer at davidkiefer@att.net for more information.
Legal disclaimer....I'm not a coach or trainer. By receiving this email, you will not hold the author or any recipients of this email liable for any injuries or activities you and your possession may encounter while running among this group. You run at your own risk knowing all the potential hazards that can arise.
