Ghoulie March (STILL BIKING) Madness!!! (Page 12)

iowagander - 2010-03-25 4:53 PM

That makes it even MORE impressive that you logged off with EXACTLY 5000. I know I've signed off with a "99" at the end of my count before

iowagander - 2010-03-25 4:33 PM Looks like I just missed everyone. Just got back from my wife's doctor appointment here and I'm letting my late lunch settle before I go for my run. I'm gonna warm up by making my son do a half mile or so with me. He's got entirely too much energy and doesn't like to go play outside. Bad combo. Maybe I can wear him out enough so I don't have to listen to another lecture about all the different Batman villains during dinner again!

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 2:52 PM

AMY.

YES.

YES.

AND YES.

just sayin.

stacieb

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 2:59 PM

HEY!  are you having dinner at my house again??  we have those sort of lectures on a fairly regular basis.

have you gotten out for your run yet?

and how was the appointment?

stacieb

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:03 PM

Well said I also like what Kim said earlier about thinking about what you want to be known for. That led me to a couple thoughts:

-What's the route like? Is it hilly? If so, then awesome volunteers at aid stations and good spectator accomodations at challenging parts of the course would be great.

-I know that you're in a pretty beautiful and rural part of the country. That got me thinking about how some races strategize their on course entertainment. The San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon for example is a very urban race, so there are energetic rock/blues bancs every mile or so and the whole thing is like a big party. At Big Sur, it is a very rugged, coastal setting so they are famous for having a pianist at about the halfway point overlooking a bridge and a Japanese drumming corps mashing out a strong beat at the top of the worst hill. Play into the "vibe" of the area and you'll be fine.

-Swag and post-race food are great too, but I've always had the most fun when both had a very local feel. Try and get some mom-and-pop type restaurants to set up food stands post race.

-Is there a title sponsor or main beneficiary charity? The races I've been around that do a lot for the community and local charities always have a really great feel to them because everyone wants to help and be a part of doing something good.

I hope this helps a little Amy!

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:04 PM

No run yet. Giving the burrito a little time still The doctor went OK, but we're still in the healing process after the surgery so nothing too monmental yet. Hopefully we can start some more fine-tuned treatment in a couple weeks.

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:06 PM

WOW.  WAY better than my YES. YES.  YES.  response.

what TOM said.


stacieb

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:11 PM

Thanks Stacie. I've actually thought a lot about this kind of stuff because I think being an RD someday would be great. I just don't have the time for anything like that right now. I actually have an idea for a race I'd like to see in my neck of the woods. Maybe I can pitch it to my LBS and get a small think going...

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:09 PM

a run with a belly full of burrito.  im thinking i would stay upwind.   

i would give that burrito all the time it needs.  all the runners out running today thank you. 

i had a black bean burrito for dinner....what kind did you have?

good to hear that the Drs appt went OK.  better than not OK right?

continuing to send healing vibes that a-way.  fine tuned trmnt sounds promising.  hoping all will continue to go well, and that this will provide some relief.

stacieb

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:13 PM

and a FAN FRIGGIN TASTIC RD you'll make TOM.

nodoubt you'll do that someday.

stacieb

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:13 PM

Thank you Stacie. The good vibes are GREATLY appreciated, and I know they'll help.

And for the record, chicken burrito with black beans, rice, pico de gallo, cheese, and guacamole.

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:13 PM and in your neck of the woods.....w you as the RD.....i'll be the FIRST to register.....im just saying.

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:16 PM you reminded me,  i needed/forgot to pick up some pico.

i like eating it with baked ruffles.

uber yummmy.  and less fat/calories than tortilla chips.

after work tomorrow.

i'll remember.

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:18 PM

Good call. It's not too hard to make either if you want to try that!

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:18 PM i'm soooo looking forward to the weekend GHOULIES.

i get to spoil my youngest son!

its his birthday on Saturday.

im gonna take him out to breakfast after his hockey practice in the morning, then were taking him and three of his buddies to the public skate in the evening.

he wanted a cookie cake for his birthday.  we'll make it tomorrow when he gets home from school.

sometimes being a mom can lots of FUN!
stacieb

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:22 PM

Sounds like a great time! Cookie cakes are awesome - I haven't had one in a long time. My wife's birthday is coming up soon as well... maybe I can convince her she wants a cookie cake!

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:21 PM

i can make Baked Ruffles?

who knew.

LOL.


i wouldnt even attempt pico w the sad sorry specimens we have on hand right now ie tomatoes.

but come the summer.....when i can get them fresh and organic right from the farm or perhaps if i get adventurous, right out of my back yard....i'll be the PICO MAKING QUEEN



stacieb

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:23 PM

Good point. Good tomatoes are a must for good pico. Does your store have good mangoes and peaches at the moment? If so I could give you a sweet mango salsa recipe. It's a good dip as well as a great garnish for chicken and fish.

skrtrnr - 2010-03-25 3:27 PM

OH MAN.

I WISH.

the BANE of my exsistence.

the lack of good quality produce year round.

the only fruit edible this time of year, that is not RIDICULOUSLY expensive are the apples and bananas.  occassionally you can get a decent orange.

the rest.......

OI VEY.

A WASTELAND.  IM TELLING YA.

this would be why im moving to SD ASAP....that and a few other good reasons.


stacieb

iowagander - 2010-03-25 5:23 PM

Good point. Good tomatoes are a must for good pico. Does your store have good mangoes and peaches at the moment? If so I could give you a sweet mango salsa recipe. It's a good dip as well as a great garnish for chicken and fish.