January 16, 2012
Hi Folks,
Note to self...da Mudda plays tricks on us. Be aware…be very aware.
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RAVE RUN…
Audrey had this photo opp on the bike path last Wednesday. It seems like spring.
Audrey snapped with photo of a couple of BG’er on Thursday. What a difference a day makes??!!
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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Ray is an infacto member of the Buddy Group. He’s Stacey’s husband, Cathie’s son-in-law, and Sophie’s dad. (Rumor has it, Sophie is heading up this way to kick our butts on a run.) Over the years, though he’s from DeKalb, he’s venture up for some of our runs. And if you’ve run the Corn Fest Run in DeKalb, he’s usually hanging out at one of the water stops.
But, Ray is the former fat guy. By degree he is a mechanical engineer. After trying unsuccessfully, then successfully to lose weight he became a trainer to help others do the same. Ray has lost over 50 lbs and 5 pants sizes, and has kept it off for over a decade. He is the owner of FitWorkz in DeKalb and author of "Eat by Color." As a trainer he has helped hundreds lose weight and get into the best shape of their lives. "Eat by Color" contains a simple, long-term approach to weight loss. It is not a diet. If you can paint by number you can "Eat by Color" and lose weight.
To find our more, head to the website: http://www.eatbycolor.com/
Or you can friend him on facebook at: www.facebook.com/eatbycolor
And on Twitter @eatbycolor.
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Now that da Mudda has started with the white stuff, use caution when you run. Some of the paths and roads can be pretty treacherous with the buildup of ice and snow. And remember, black ice isn’t only for roadways and cars. The paths can have black ice as well.
Just another cautionary note…If you’re running in the streets and there piles of snow along the curb area and you’re running in the tire grove, watch for when cars are coming your way. First, they may not see you. Second, give yourself enough time to move to the side of the road (yeah, on the snow pile). Third, watch for slipping back into the way of the oncoming car.
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Rockford Half-Marathon next May…
The date is May 20th, 2012.
Training starts the end of February.
And just because my notes will reflect the training for the half-marathon, not everyone who shows up for a run is running the half-marathon. So, come on down for a run at whatever your pace and/or distance.
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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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Audrey sent me information about the Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee. Registration for that race opens Sunday, 01/22/2012. From what other have told me, this is a great race. They limit the number of runners in that race, so don’t be closed out of this race.
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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, 01.19.12, Meet at Martin Park (north parking lot) in Loves Park. We’ll head south along the bike path and roads. Recovery is at Nunzio’s on North Second Street. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 01.21.12, Meet at the north-west corner of State and Madison Streets. Depending on the condition of the path, we’ll either run north on the bike path or parking ramps. Meeting time is 7:00 am.
Thursday, 01.26.12, Meet at the north-west corner of State and Madison Streets. We’ll venture to Sinnissippi Park to watch some of the Snow Sculpturing contest taking place there through the week. Recovery is at Carlyle Brewing. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
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“"It's all fun-until you [expletive deleted] lose!" ~Dave Bedford
"If everybody could get in this [running] on a world scale,it would really be hard for people to go to war." ~Ron Daws, at the 1992 US Marathon Trials.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things...than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." ~Teddy 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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