Hi Folks,
Note to self…Last week, my inspirational quote section of the email was a paraphrase statement from Magic Johnson. I’d like to add my slight spin to that. You win some, you lose some…but you never quit.
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RAVE RUN…
Someone sent me this link to a Youtube video. I think we can all relate to the video.
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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Next week, we’ll start running intervals on Tuesdays, 6:15…Midway Village. We’ll have a short warm up run to Garrett Lane (the street behind Home Depot) where we’ll run the bulk of our intervals. As summer approaches, I’ll see if we can visit a local running track with some of the other groups and run out intervals on a real track.
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Along with the warm weather, da Mudda bring out the bugs especially mosquitoes. So, consider using some insect repellant when you go out for your runs. Besides being annoyed with the scratching of insect bites, you’ll want to keep the West Nile virus at bay.
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Rockford Half-Marathon next May…
The date is May 20th, 2012.
This is the sixth week of training.
Yes, the distances are the same as last week.
Thursday’s distance: 4 miles.
Saturday’s Distance: 6 miles.
I’ve explained the need for experiment with stuff. Stuff like shoes, clothing, and race nourishment ie gels and liquids. But, are you trying different meals the day before a long run? There’s the old adage that you need to carbo-load the week before the race. While this may be true, you’ll want to try different things now, long before race day. Some foods work well with you before a run and some do not and now is the time to try them. You don’t want to head into a long race with gastrointestinal tract issues. I remember I ate a half a bag of Mrs. Fisher’s potato chips the night before a half marathon. I ran well, but the salt made my feet and hands swell. And I know of another runner who had a large amount of wine the night before a 10K. During the race, I found her lying on a bench along the race course.
So, it’s time to start reviewing your nutrition plan leading up to the big day.
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Crazy Legs…
Crazy Legs Classic 8K race in Madison on April 28th, 2012, yes, less than a month away.
Have you registered? When you register, select the Kohl’s Center for your packet pickup location.
We’ll carpool to the race and enjoy recovery after the race. I’ll be including some notes about the meeting place etc, in the next couple of weeks.
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For those heading to Harlem this Saturday to run the Arny Johnson 10 Miler, good luck. The weather should be good with temps in the upper 40’s. And as you approach the bridge near the dam on your way back, look for me. I’ll be at mile 7, barking out the times. Because most of us will be running or volunteering for the Arny, there won’t be a group run this Saturday.
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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, 04.05.12, Meet at Pino’s on North Main Street. It’s time to tour the cemetery. We’ll run through the neighborhood on our way to the bike path along the river. We’ll then head north and loop back to Pino’s. The distance should be between 4 and 6 miles. Recovery is at Pino’s. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 04.07.12, There will be no organized run. Most of us will be heading to Harlem High School for the Arny Johnson 10 Miler.
Thursday, 04.12.12, Meet at Gerry’s Restaurant on East State Street. We’ll run towards Midway Village for a couple of laps. The distance should be between 4 and 6 miles. Recovery is at Gerry’s. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
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"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~Doug Bradbury
"In our ever-more-mechanized, programmed society, marathoners want to assert their independence and affirm their individuality...call it humanism, call it health, call it folly. Some are Lancelots, most are Don Quixotes. All are noble. Whatever it is, our ailing world could use a lot more of it." ~Erich Segal, in the Boston Marathon by Joe Falls
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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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