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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kt65 - 2012-12-12 11:22 AM Sorry to hear about your Father, Linda. Sending prayers your way. oh, all of these 2013 marathons! exciting! hurry, Kyla, stop waffling! no racing for me, just enjoying family, friends, and trying to survive the end of year work crush! Disney is pretty cool at Christmas! back to reality and SF in a few hours
edited to say, what happened to my formatting?! That was a SHORT TRIP! ANd where was Mickey? Only Goofy and Donald showed up! Linda, you are in my thoughts! |
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![]() Terps421 - 2012-12-12 11:58 AM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 10:18 AM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 5:39 AM It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! Anyone considering a Jingle Bell run or other race this weekend? Tell us about it. If you're not racing, do you have a SBR goal to knock off the list before the New Year? or have you achieved everything you wanted to in 2012? I am looking for a Jingle Bell Run, have not found one yet. No goals for the next 2 weeks except for cherishing my family. My Dad is in the hospital in serious condition so I'm there everyday. One day at a time : )
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I'll keep him and your family in my thoughts. |
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![]() SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 10:18 AM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 5:39 AM It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! Anyone considering a Jingle Bell run or other race this weekend? Tell us about it. If you're not racing, do you have a SBR goal to knock off the list before the New Year? or have you achieved everything you wanted to in 2012? While I can't say I achieved everything I wanted to in 2012, I have nothing left to do this year except enjoy friends and family time over the next couple of weeks. I officially kicked off my marathon training last week for a late March race. Looks like we're going to have quite a few people gearing up for some fun--me in March, Julia in April and Kyla and Trev in May! Anyone else? I think Chet said something about doing a few....maybe?
No racing for me this week. No real goals for the rest of the year, other than focus on swimming this month before getting back into marathon training in January. Kyla - are you signed up yet??? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 6:37 PM kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? 26.2 miles is 20 miles longer than Fatty has ever run. Plus running at sea level in Canada wouldn't interest him. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TrevorC - 2012-12-12 7:29 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 6:37 PM kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? 26.2 miles is 20 miles longer than Fatty has ever run. Plus running at sea level in Canada wouldn't interest him. Does he even have a passport?????????????? |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TrevorC - 2012-12-12 9:29 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 6:37 PM kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? 26.2 miles is 20 miles longer than Fatty has ever run. Plus running at sea level in Canada wouldn't interest him. I don't thing that is quite accurate. I happened to be in Galveston with you clowns and I could have sworn he did a full 13.1m that day. Of course, I didn't see him the entire run so I could be wrong. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 8:39 PM It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! Anyone considering a Jingle Bell run or other race this weekend? Tell us about it. If you're not racing, do you have a SBR goal to knock off the list before the New Year? or have you achieved everything you wanted to in 2012? I'm sitting in Hong Kong airport writing this, what a dump! I was hoping to have a jog round the airport or on a treadmill but there's no leisure facilities just lots of shops and crowds! Anyway, my SBR goal is to keep fit whilst I'm away and slowly build my running up to a decent level by the time I get back to Australia in January. Next week I'm cycling all week in Spain! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TrevorC - 2012-12-12 10:40 PMQuestion--- going to start a 16 week marathon training program in Jan for my May race.What/where is a good marathon program? I used "Mastering the Marathon" by Don Fink, it's got a whole range of plans ranging from all running to lots of cross-training. The marathon pace runs seemed to really help. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 8:39 PM It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! Anyone considering a Jingle Bell run or other race this weekend? Tell us about it. If you're not racing, do you have a SBR goal to knock off the list before the New Year? or have you achieved everything you wanted to in 2012? Boring here too. No racing for a while and no SBR goals to knockoff. I definitely did not achieve everything I wanted but I am happy with what I did accomplish. It's been a year for the books for sure. Linda- So sory to hear about your dad. David- I'm so jealous of your trip. Please share lots of stories and pictures.
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() SSMinnow - 2012-12-13 5:25 AM TrevorC - 2012-12-12 9:29 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 6:37 PM kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? 26.2 miles is 20 miles longer than Fatty has ever run. Plus running at sea level in Canada wouldn't interest him. I don't thing that is quite accurate. I happened to be in Galveston with you clowns and I could have sworn he did a full 13.1m that day. Of course, I didn't see him the entire run so I could be wrong.
On Slowtwitch they outted him for cutting the course in Galveston! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() swbkrun - 2012-12-13 1:08 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-13 5:25 AM TrevorC - 2012-12-12 9:29 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 6:37 PM kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? 26.2 miles is 20 miles longer than Fatty has ever run. Plus running at sea level in Canada wouldn't interest him. I don't thing that is quite accurate. I happened to be in Galveston with you clowns and I could have sworn he did a full 13.1m that day. Of course, I didn't see him the entire run so I could be wrong.
On Slowtwitch they outted him for cutting the course in Galveston! And if they hadn't... DOING is vastly different from RUNNING. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kkcbelle - 2012-12-13 3:06 PM It was a 4 loop run. Michelle said he only had passed her and Jarrett twice. That may explain his fast run split.swbkrun - 2012-12-13 1:08 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-13 5:25 AM TrevorC - 2012-12-12 9:29 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 6:37 PM kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? 26.2 miles is 20 miles longer than Fatty has ever run. Plus running at sea level in Canada wouldn't interest him. I don't thing that is quite accurate. I happened to be in Galveston with you clowns and I could have sworn he did a full 13.1m that day. Of course, I didn't see him the entire run so I could be wrong.
On Slowtwitch they outted him for cutting the course in Galveston! And if they hadn't... DOING is vastly different from RUNNING. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks for all the warm wishes. It's been a rough few months, but the service was amazing. I held up fine until the naval honor guard played taps and gave us the flag. My kiddos lost it earlier.....I don't think it was really.....real, until the service. They handled it beautifully - Beth spoke at the service, the boys were ushers. So many spoke about my Dad's smile, and his laugh - and I see it so much in my kids. Bittersweet moments. Big reception at our house after, over 100 people. Amazing: the lives my Dad touched, and the support of my, and my siblings', friends. Yeah, bad grammar, but y'all get it. Looking forward to Christmas......and Jeff's 50th. Heli-skiing!!!! If I can make it work - Trevor's got my back! May do a few little races on our way to IMLT in September. Vineman, HITS Napa - maybe RNR SF 13.1 - we'll see. Seriously cheering on the MG in Oakland, wearing Kevlar!!!
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() velcromom - 2012-12-13 8:11 PM Thanks for all the warm wishes. It's been a rough few months, but the service was amazing. I held up fine until the naval honor guard played taps and gave us the flag. My kiddos lost it earlier.....I don't think it was really.....real, until the service. They handled it beautifully - Beth spoke at the service, the boys were ushers. So many spoke about my Dad's smile, and his laugh - and I see it so much in my kids. Bittersweet moments. Big reception at our house after, over 100 people. Amazing: the lives my Dad touched, and the support of my, and my siblings', friends. Yeah, bad grammar, but y'all get it. Looking forward to Christmas......and Jeff's 50th. Heli-skiing!!!! If I can make it work - Trevor's got my back! May do a few little races on our way to IMLT in September. Vineman, HITS Napa - maybe RNR SF 13.1 - we'll see. Seriously cheering on the MG in Oakland, wearing Kevlar!!!
It sounds like you had a very special father and you have a very supportive, loving family. I am glad you were able to celebrate your dad. Kevlar? is it really that bad? Can you not tell Paul that one? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() velcromom - 2012-12-13 6:11 PM Thanks for all the warm wishes. It's been a rough few months, but the service was amazing. I held up fine until the naval honor guard played taps and gave us the flag. My kiddos lost it earlier.....I don't think it was really.....real, until the service. They handled it beautifully - Beth spoke at the service, the boys were ushers. So many spoke about my Dad's smile, and his laugh - and I see it so much in my kids. Bittersweet moments. Big reception at our house after, over 100 people. Amazing: the lives my Dad touched, and the support of my, and my siblings', friends. Yeah, bad grammar, but y'all get it. Looking forward to Christmas......and Jeff's 50th. Heli-skiing!!!! If I can make it work - Trevor's got my back! May do a few little races on our way to IMLT in September. Vineman, HITS Napa - maybe RNR SF 13.1 - we'll see. Seriously cheering on the MG in Oakland, wearing Kevlar!!!
Well, that smile and that laugh where you see your dad in your kids... is certainly ever-present in you, my lovely!!! Your positive energy and joie de vivre is infectious, and clearly you come by it honestly. I'll be there in Lake Tahoe to cheer YOU on!!!! Recruiting fellow PNW folks as best as I can... (Steve! Birdy!)... |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() swbkrun - 2012-12-13 4:08 PM But I kept the medal. Lol. SSMinnow - 2012-12-13 5:25 AM TrevorC - 2012-12-12 9:29 PM SSMinnow - 2012-12-12 6:37 PM kkcbelle - 2012-12-12 1:06 PM Linda -- sending you warm thoughts and well wishes for your father. I'm glad you are able to be there with him. HUGS.
And everyone else, quitcherbitchin'!!!!! I'm in!! Vancouver 2013 -- BRING IT!!! (Although reading reviews about some hill placement and 8k of headwinds near the seawall made me tentative... But I always need something to whine about, so it's all good. Whimper whimper whimper.) Steve -- looking forward to long runs with you, yeah! Free up your schedule on Thursdays or Fridays, as those will be the days I wanna throw down some miles. You can just join me for the last 8-10 and listen to me whine. And yay! I get to meet Trevor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet before you know it a few other MG'ers might jump on board. Didn't Fatty show interest? 26.2 miles is 20 miles longer than Fatty has ever run. Plus running at sea level in Canada wouldn't interest him. I don't thing that is quite accurate. I happened to be in Galveston with you clowns and I could have sworn he did a full 13.1m that day. Of course, I didn't see him the entire run so I could be wrong.
On Slowtwitch they outted him for cutting the course in Galveston! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey all, I recieved this email today, and I think it must be a mistake. lol Can someone tell me how this "qualifying" thing works? Are there certain races that are "qualifying" races. Seriously, the race they mention was a very small race and the weather sucked, and I raced the sprint distance. So, it didn't take much to finish well in my age group. There's no way I could compete at a big race.
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() velcromom - 2012-12-13 9:11 PM Thanks for all the warm wishes. It's been a rough few months, but the service was amazing. I held up fine until the naval honor guard played taps and gave us the flag. My kiddos lost it earlier.....I don't think it was really.....real, until the service. They handled it beautifully - Beth spoke at the service, the boys were ushers. So many spoke about my Dad's smile, and his laugh - and I see it so much in my kids. Bittersweet moments. Big reception at our house after, over 100 people. Amazing: the lives my Dad touched, and the support of my, and my siblings', friends. Yeah, bad grammar, but y'all get it. Looking forward to Christmas......and Jeff's 50th. Heli-skiing!!!! If I can make it work - Trevor's got my back! May do a few little races on our way to IMLT in September. Vineman, HITS Napa - maybe RNR SF 13.1 - we'll see. Seriously cheering on the MG in Oakland, wearing Kevlar!!!
Linda, your Dad sounds like a great person and he affected many people in such a positive way. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jfought - 2012-12-14 7:16 AM Hey all, I recieved this email today, and I think it must be a mistake. lol Can someone tell me how this "qualifying" thing works? Are there certain races that are "qualifying" races. Seriously, the race they mention was a very small race and the weather sucked, and I raced the sprint distance. So, it didn't take much to finish well in my age group. There's no way I could compete at a big race.
I don't believe it's a mistake. If the race was a USAT race you have the chance to qualify by being in the Top10%. So are you coming to Milwaukee? It's in Dino's backyard! |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey guys, my Dad passed away last night after a very tough bout with COPD, congestive heart failure and I was lucky enough to hold his hand in mine until the end. His grip was super strong until he lost his strength. Just wanted you guys to know...I think of you as family, my swbkrun family. Kim |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kt65 - 2012-12-14 10:24 PM Hey guys, my Dad passed away last night after a very tough bout with COPD, congestive heart failure and I was lucky enough to hold his hand in mine until the end. His grip was super strong until he lost his strength. Just wanted you guys to know...I think of you as family, my swbkrun family. Kim Sorry to hear that, Kim. My prayers are with you, and each of the other members of this group who have suffered recent losses and sickness. Remember to hug those you can tonight. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kt65 - 2012-12-14 10:24 PM Hey guys, my Dad passed away last night after a very tough bout with COPD, congestive heart failure and I was lucky enough to hold his hand in mine until the end. His grip was super strong until he lost his strength. Just wanted you guys to know...I think of you as family, my swbkrun family. Kim So sorry to hear this news, Kim. I'm glad you were able to be with him. There's no better place to be than in the hands of those who love you, and I'm sure your dad felt your presence and love until the end. I know how much it hurts to lose a parent.... You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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![]() kt65 - 2012-12-14 10:24 PM Hey guys, my Dad passed away last night after a very tough bout with COPD, congestive heart failure and I was lucky enough to hold his hand in mine until the end. His grip was super strong until he lost his strength. Just wanted you guys to know...I think of you as family, my swbkrun family. Kim
Kim, you've been in my thoughts. You are a brave and loving daughter. Sending you hugs and strength. |
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