December 5, 2011
Hi Folks,
Note to self...Walking around Chicago on Saturday brought back memories of the Chicago Marathon. Less than 2 months before the 2012 Chicago Marathon registration opens. Contemplation!
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RAVE RUN…
Here’s an update from CBB and the Coyotes…
Lots happening in Coyoteland. Buddy's are always welcome out on the trails at Rock Cut!
Our new friend sent us this video he made at the 1st Annual Rock Gut Fat Bottom 25k/50k at Rock Cut last Saturday.
Trail Series time is coming up fast. Come run with us!!!!
go to the Coyote Facebook page or email carol@b2design.com to get on our email list.
We run weekly from Rock Cut, Lions at 8am during the winter.
Register for the Trail Series at ROCKFORD ROAD RUNNERS website.
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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Last week Thursday, we had a visitor from North Carolina run with us. She was in town visiting family, dropped me a note asking about running groups and decided to join ours.
The Buddy Group is open to any and everyone. If friends are in town and want to run with us on a Thursday or Saturday (Suite: Judy Blue Eyes), have them join us. The more the merrier and the best part…it’s free and we’re slow. (Er some of us are slow.)
And now for some messages from the Hippy Dippy Weatherman.
Now that the snow and cold weather are here, watch for ice on the paths. I ran Midway Village on Friday and there were a couple of slick spots. Slipping on ice and crashing to the ground can play havoc on your training. So, just a heads up and watch for ice on the paths.
Also, the temperatures have been pretty mild. It will take you a few weeks to become acclimated to the cold temps once they get here. So, don’t worry, you’ll eventually get use to the cold weather.
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Rockford Half-Marathon next May…
The date is May 20th, 2012.
Training starts the end of February.
Registration prices go up at the end of the year. And If you’re a past runner of the events, I have the top secret password to give you $10 off the registration fee.
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.
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Remember to send me your Santa wish list? What do you want under your tree? Let me know and I can compile a list and send them to the jolly elf. I have a direct line to him.
Sorry, Santa won’t deliver a BQ time. But, he can deliver hope that you can work toward a BQ time.
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. If I embellish, I’ll include names. So the choice is yours.
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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, 12.08.11, Meet at Maciano’s on Perryville Road. We’ll either run north along the bike path towards Rock Cut State Park or the streets back toward Rock Valley College. Recovery is at Maciano’s on Perryvile Road. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 12.10.11, Meet at corners of State and Madison Streets in downtown Rockford. We’ll run the bike path along the river. Meeting time is 7:00 am.
Thursday, 12.15.11, Meet at Martin Park in Loves Park. We’ll run either north or south along the bike path (depends on the condition of the path). Recovery is at Nunzio’s on North Second Street. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Thursday, 12.22.11, The Buddy Group’s Annual Christmas Party. I’ll host the party. If you want to bring a dish to pass (desserts, we need desserts), please drop me a note. We’ll still run before the festivities start, so you don’t get off the hook that easy. I live near the Home Depot on State Street so there are plenty of paths near me for us to run. Also, it’s a BYLL event. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
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"You just can't beat the person who won't give up." ~Babe Ruth
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that’s all.” ~Oscar Wilde
“It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired you quit when the gorilla is tired.” ~Strauss
"Unless you faint, puke, or die, keep going." ~Jillian Michaels
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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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