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« on: August 13, 2011, 06:52:52 PM » |
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Wondering who else from the area is heading to the big smoke for the evening run?
I'm doing the 15k along with a friend from Tweed and my sister in law from Oakville. Also have another buddy running the 30k. We all run at different paces but are looking forward to a great time.
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April
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2011, 11:38:55 PM » |
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Myself, Kate and Gloria are going. Kate and I are doing the 30 and Gloria the 15.
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2011, 10:46:20 AM » |
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We're going to miss you, Nancy!  Darn parents and their 50th wedding anniversary. The nerve of them! Next road trip ...  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2011, 12:02:30 PM » |
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Awe thanks Kate, I will miss you guys too - I know you will have a great time. LOL ya darn parents...  Good Luck to all going! Nancy |
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Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left.
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2011, 03:49:58 PM » |
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Good luck everyone, have fun! Running at nights makes you feel faster!
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Even if you fall on your face, at least you're moving forward!
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2011, 03:49:58 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2011, 04:00:28 PM » |
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Feeling faster sounds great! Is there any data that suggests night runs equate to faster results? I am a miserable early morning runner and really looking forward to an evening event.
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« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2011, 08:57:55 AM » |
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If its 15 degrees when we start, I should do wonderfully  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2011, 09:10:48 AM » |
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Lol!! I don't know about raw data but there is something to be said for the placebo effect. If you feel fast and fluid, you will be!
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« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2011, 10:10:32 AM » |
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Sandy ~ mind over matter?
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2011, 08:40:08 AM » |
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All the best ladies!! Nancy |
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Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left.
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2011, 06:01:09 PM » |
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Kate and April are off....and Petra and I are waiting. I'm running as a 28 year old. Lol.
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« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2011, 07:48:49 AM » |
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How was it?
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« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2011, 09:19:16 AM » |
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Did a head count and all finished upright and smiling I liked the route, loved the distance, didn't mind the heat, could have used a little more breeze off the lake and costume clad runners were awesome! Lucky enough to come through before they ran out of water at last aid station. Unlucky to lose my water bottle that was handed out at finish line. They had limited quantities and I set mine down to take pictures and must have forgot to pick it up. Lots of grumblings from other runners who didn't get a water bottle but what can you do...only certain number were donated. The medal is honking huge but more grumblings from vetran participants that it says Act V on it (last years race). Hey it still looks awesome to me. Sooo proud of my sister in law who finished her first 15k and now wants to take part in the County Marathon relay. She says her ultimate goal is a 1/2 maybe by the time she hits 55 in a couple years. For the number of times I have had help to get through a run, the roles were reversed and I had the pleasure of pacing and supporting my friend through the run. What a good feeling to draw on all I've learned and share it with someone else. Hope everyone else had a great time. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2011, 02:50:44 PM » |
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I am proud to say that I finished my first ever 30K race ... and, as Rhonda said, upright and smiling! MUCH thanks to April for putting up with my grouching, insisting on staying with me and crossing the finish line at my side.
I didn't hang around the finish line area too long, so didn't hear the grumblings about water bottles and medals. I didn't get a water bottle (don't really care ...) and I am pretty proud of my huge honking bling.
It was a VERY hot and muggy afternoon despite all the training I did to try and (like) running in the heat. The air quality probably slowed me down a bit, but not far off my pre-calculated finishing time. The volunteers were encouraging, the police officers controlling traffic deserve medals too and the pace fairies were definitely into the spirit of the race. As Rhonda said, for those who dressed up, costumes were great ... I especially liked the 3:15 race fairy in his very bright pink dress. :)
The route was flat, a lot of it not overly scenic. Prettier by the water. We ran through a couple of nice beaches and I am sure, if it wasn't so dark so it was hard to see, the park at the end of the 30K with the boardwalk was probably very pretty.
Thank you to everyone who encouraged me both yesterday and along the way. It was great to see smiling faces and have hugs at the finish line. I did it!!
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« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2011, 05:31:27 PM » |
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You were awesome Kate! Let it all soak in and keep telling yourself "Hey I ran 30k!" That's a very big deal! It's more challenging than a 1/2 but not as grueling as a full. It's just a great distance. Hey, now can you be talked into Around the Bay? Train in the winter for a spring run. One big hill near the end and then it's all downhill to the finish. I think you'd like it.
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