Hi Folks,
Note to self…Some cats have nine lives. Some have one. I think the cats with nine lives are the lucky ones. We should all live like cats with only one life. Risk, live, enjoy.
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RAVE RUN…
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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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Anyone up for running intervals on Tuesday evenings? 6:15…Midway Village. Let me know.
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With temperatures approaching 70 this week, it seems like spring is here. But, da Mudda can still throw snow and ice our way. So we’ll need to keep that in check.
Also, if you’re an allergy sufferer (like me), I bet this spring and summer are going to be worser (Larry’s word, not mine) for us. It seems the winter wasn’t cold enough to take care of things and the plants will be sprouting sooner than normal. My maple tree is starting to leaf. And finally, mosquitoes will be thicker than normal. It seems the bugs didn’t hibernate long enough during the winter. Just last week, I saw some moths that were as big as Robins. So, start buying your bug repellant. I’m not a scientist on the subjects of allergies and bugs, so these are just my thought.
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Rockford Half-Marathon next May…
The date is May 20th, 2012.
This is the third week of training.
The long run has increased by a mile.
Thursday’s distance: 3.5 miles.
Saturday’s Distance: 5 miles.
It’s during this time of training that you should experiment with stuff. What stuff, you’re asking? All kinds of stuff (or at least stuff related to your running). Try different gear to determine what works for you. Try different meals the night before a big run to see if you’re comfortable with the food and it gives you enough sustained energy for a long race. Try using different types of gels and other foodstuffs during your run to see if your body likes the nutrition while on a run. You see, stuff. Try stuff. The goal of trying it now is to alleviate uncomfortable situations into your last weeks of training.
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Crazy Legs…
Crazy Legs Classic 8K race in Madison on April 28th, 2012.
Registration is now open. When you register, select the Kohl’s Center for your packet pickup location.
Walkers are welcomed to the race and the BG will be represented by several walkers. So, there’s no excuse for not showing up.
As the day gets closer, I’ll finalize the logistics for the race. We’ll carpool to the race and enjoy recovery after the race.
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Armando update…he’s out of the hospital and on his way to a full recovery. I expect to see him within the BG ranks in a few weeks. His prayers, our prayers were answered.
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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, 03.15.12, Meet at Bauman Park in Cherry Valley. The distance should be about 5 miles. Recovery is at Salamonie’s in Cherry Valley. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Saturday, 03.17.12, (Saint Patrick’s Day, sorry no green beer during the run) Meet at Machesney Park Mall, south parking lot, near Penny’s. We’ll venture south along the bike path towards Sports Score Park. The distance should be about 5-6 miles. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
Thursday, 03.22.12, (World Water Day) Meet at Martin Park in Loves Park. We’ll head north on the bike towards Sports Score Park. The distance should be between 4 and 6 miles. Recovery is at Nunzio’s on North Second Street. Meeting time is 6:00 pm.
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“Live your life, take chances, be crazy. Don't wait-now is oldest you've ever been & youngest you'll be ever again.” ~via Twitter
“I hated every minute of training, but I said 'don’t quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” ~Muhammad Ali
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly” ~Langston Hughes
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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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