Hi Folks,
Note to self...I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Day. It’s time for friends and family.
I have just one word of caution. On average, Americans gain 10 pounds over the holiday season. So, even though the holiday season can be stressful and crazy, take time for a run. And if you go for that extra run, you can enjoy that piece of pumpkin pie.
And finally, I know this is at the last minute, but I hope everyone has a warm, comfortable place they can visit on Thursday. If you’re looking for some warm faces and a great dinner, you can always come with me and my family. One or two more plates won’t make much a difference when you’re feeding 20+ already.
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RAVE RUN…
Hey Bruce, how was your run on Saturday? Did you win your age group? If I don’t get a report from you, I’ll make one up.
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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And now for some messages from the Hippy Dippy Weatherman.
I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but snow is on the way…sooner or later. We usually get our first significant snowfall around the first week of December. So, start planning your winter attire. A great, cheap alternative to popular add-on traction systems like Yak Trax is to add short sheet medal screws to a pair of old running shoes. Add 14-16 or more, short sheet medal screws to the outside area of the soles of an old pair of shoes. These will give you additional traction in the ice and snow. You only wear them when you need them. I’ve been doing this for a few years and I don’t have any problems.
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Rockford Half-Marathon next May…
The date is May 20th, 2012.
If you know of anyone who may be interested in training for the half-marathon, let them know about our group. So far, three of us have registered and about another 6 or 7 sitting on the fence. With enough prodding, we can probably get them to join the festivities.
Now is a great time to get add to your base miles. We’ll start the Higdon program training starts towards the end of February.
If you ran the Rockford Marathon or Half-Marathon in the past, you’re eligible for a $10 off coupon code. That makes the registration fee for the half-marathon $35 before the end of the year. I’m registered, why aren’t you?
A comment for the newbies: If I mention a distance like the half-marathon, not all of us will be training for that. So, the distances I mention are only for the distance demons, not us mortals. Most of us will keep our run distances a lot shorter than what’s required for the half-marathon.
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Don’t forget, the Crazy Legs race next April is on the calendar.
The date is April 28th, 2012. Registration opens after the first of the year. I’ll keep you posted. Speedo is getting excited about the race despite the warnings of the hill (a single hill) on Observatory Drive. Observatory Drive makes Edweena look like a snotty nosed kid. So the challenge has been set.
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Remember, since Thanksgiving is this Thursday, give me thoughts on what you’re thankful for so that I can compile them in the next email.
And, since Christmas will be here before you know it, what’s on your Santa wish list? What do you want under your tree?
And finally, as father time passes into the new year, what are your New Year’s resolutions for the next new year?
Before you ignore my need for this information, I know enough about a few of you to make my writing skills go wild, ok embellish. So, make it safe and easy and let me know your stuff.
As always, the innocent will be safe. I won’t mention any names in the email.
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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, 11.24.11, Have a great Thanksgiving feast. If you need a running fix, there’s the Turkey Trot at Aldeen Park on North Alpine.
Saturday, 11.26.11, Meet at corner of State and Madison Streets. We’ll run north along the river on the bike path. Meeting time is 7:00 am.
Thursday, 12.01.11, Meet at corner of State and Madison Streets. It’s our annual Festival of Lights run. We’ll head north on the bike path and then over to Sinnissippi Park for a tour of the Festival of Lights. Recovery is at ?????. I’m still looking for ideas. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
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"Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence" -Vincent T Lombardi
“You know you're an ultrarunner if you know the location of every 7-11, public restroom, and water fountain within a 25-mile radius.” -Thomas Kennedy
"The great thing about athletics is that it's like poker sometimes; you know what's in your hand and it may be a load of rubbish, but you've got to keep up the front." -Sebastian Coe
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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.
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