October 31, 2011
Hi Folks,
Note to self...A couple of weeks ago, my department at work discussed what costumes we’d wear for Halloween. I wanted to go as a runner, a long distance runner. And I wanted to be authentic in my costume ie come to work after a 6 mile run without changing clothes. I thought, how more authentic could my costume get? Needless to say, I was voted down. So, I went as the next best thing, a doctor.
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RAVE RUN…
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 Saturday. Excited? This week is taper week. Of course you’ll feel stressed and anxious all at the same time. Your body will be craving miles. But, settle down. Relax this week with a couple of short jogs just to stay loose.
As I mentioned last week, registration is closed. But, if you want to run as a bandit, Missy Sue will be holding bandit class this Wednesday. The cost is only $20 dollars and she’ll provide you with everything you need to know to run as a bandit and get away with all of the post run activities. Now, if you’re hesitant about taking this class from Missy Sue, let me assure you she’s the best. You’ll be taught by the number one bandit runner in this area. And if you take her class on Wednesday and mention my name, she’ll cheat you out of another $20 to pay for meals and drinks. You see, it’s a win-win situation for her. Drop me a note if you want more information and I’ll connect you with Missy Sue before Saturday’s big day. (For those whom I’ve never met (why not? Come out and run for god sakes), I’m not an admirer of bandits. They use race resources that are there for participants who paid good money to enter the race. And, since many races are held for a benefit of an organization, the organization loses the revenue as well. The above paragraph was added as a joke. And with last Saturday’s run, a lot of memories were refreshed.)
If you’re not entered but want join in the post race activities, you can purchase additional meal and drink tickets. Bring money, they don’t take American Express.
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. The damn things started coming down in waves. My front yard has 4 to 6 inches of leaves already. And the leaves hide sharp objects which can make a great run turn bad…very, very bad. So, be careful on your runs.
Remember to wear reflective clothing so drivers can see you. I think drivers around here have radar which picks up runners and bicyclist. They’re aiming for you. So, wear reflective clothing, strobe lights, and a head light to make yourself very noticeable to drivers, including the blind ones.
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.
Is this where we start filling in next year’s calendar? Ideas?
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It’s the holiday season or almost…tomorrow, right? So, over the next few weeks, I need information from you. Good, solid, information. As we approach Thanksgiving, please let me know what you’re thankful for so that I can compile a list for the newsletter. Soon after that, comes Christmas. So, if you were to write a letter to Santa, what would you ask for? What do you want under your tree? And finally, as father time passes into the new year, what are your wishes for the next new year?
And 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.
And 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, 11.03.11, 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.
Thursday, 11.10.11, Meet at the Hope and Anchor Restaurant on North Second Street, across from Woodward Govenor. We’ll run south and catch up with the bike path. The total distance should be about 6 miles. Recovery is at Hope and Anchor. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 11.12.11, Meet at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve on South Mulford Road. We’ll run the path towards Edweena and pay our respects for the final time this year. Mee ting time is 7:00 am.
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"A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there." -via Twitter
"Happiness is pushing your limits and watching them back down" -New Balance
“I could not be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived” -Eleanor Roosevelt
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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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