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Love the tat Amy!  I want one, but don't want the stand alone mdot, so still trying to figure out what I want.

Congrats on the running Suzie!

Where was I - first I was outside running in beautiful 75 degree weather and then I was at yoga relaxing.  Love my yoga nights.

good morning all! got in 60.07 miles in January, I'll be working toward getting that total in a week!

Feb goal, is increased mileage and run another half later in the month, shooting for a full marathon in May.

Love the tat! cant wait to earn mine!

Unfortunately I am working 36 hours in three days!!  Then off for 4 days! Yea!!

Got a one hour class on the bike trainer in on Tuesday night.  We did an LT field drill.  (Run by a USAT certified trainer) I came up with 175.  Not sure what it all means but that's where I am.  (Avge HR for 20 minutes at best effort after specific warm up drills.)

I am missing some awesome warm temps here on Long Island.   The next few days are suppose to be a bit cooler but still warmer than normal.   Will be out running at a minimum.

I too am so enjoying my training!!  I love the challenge of fitting it all in. 

In all my events, races or rides, I thank every volunteer because without them, I wouldn't attempt what I do!!  The fans are great too.  I thank them also.  I am ususally the one being encouraged by others passing me but that's ok.  I love all the encouragement here! Thank you!!  Although I do have a positive focus, i am definitely going to approach my next event with a different mindset. No apologies for times!!  Jus doin it!!

I am not a big fan of ink (Or pain) but that is an awesome tat!

Have a great week everyone. 

I have been Lurking and watching how everyone has been doing. 

I just have to comment on the ink though.   SWEET!!!!!!  That fits you Amy. 

Mav, you need an Mdot in conjunction with a shark and Lena you need an Mdot inside a gazel after all the running you are going to do this year to get a Personal Best in a marathon. 

I wish everyone the best of luck this year on your goals. 

speaking of tats....here is an interesting idea:

http://www.pacetat.com/

Not a fan of ink myself.....that is until I did my full ironman.  Afterwards, I waivered on getting one or not, decided it was an important enough event in my life to mark for ever, so got it.  Now I understand when someone gets one, IF it marks something significant.  Unlike my nephew who just gets marks all the time with no meaning whatsoever. 

Each to his own.   I have seen Amy's legs, and that tat doesn't do her legs justice!  Bow Chicka Wow Wow!!!!! (nice tat)

Racetat, now that thing was sweet!  I tried to write my information on my arm at Louisville, will definately have that tattoo in August!

Very Nice.... I am inkless and will probably stay that way, but I can definitely see the possibility of one if I were to ever complete an IM....  Again... very Nice...

Monte

You Go Susie... Rock on!!

M.

Question for the group:

Its going to be chilly at the start of my race on sunday so I imagine I'll be wearing some sweats, etc before the race. I hear mention of "sweats check" sort of like a coat check i'm guessing near the start.

How does it work? do I need a bag to put things in? do they provide it?

Thanks in advance.

Jeff

Lots of Good thoughts coming your way from Savannah.(work)..  You can do it.. whats a little swimming with all those Races on your Calendar?? Go Kathy Go..

Monte

Kathy: I am sure you rocked the masters swim

Suzie: way to go on the run, 7 minutes that is getting close to a mile!!!!

Amy: the tattoo looks cool, actually quite elegant

Had a BIG discussion with myself earlier as to whether I should take a nap or run (It was a very close call  My kids are both sick again and home from school and I had planned a 2 hour run today which became impossible to carve out of the day.  I ended up running (when my parents came over for dinner)  and am really glad I did; just 30 minutes but the weather was perfect, low 70s.

Now I am waiting for the clock to turn 8pm so I can send the kids to bed and go sleep myself....

You will be seperated from you dry clothes bag quite some time before the starting gun sounds.  If the weather is going to be wet, you might want to wear a plastic bag to stay warm and dry before the start of the race.  The hefty trash bag comes off 1-2 minutes before the start of the race.  No point is starting the race soaked to the bone.  You won't notice the rain after you start running. You won't notice it _as much_ after you start running.

If it's going to be cold but expected to warm up when the sun comes up. Wear a recycled sweatshirt and warm head gear before the start.  A large pile of recycled clothes will appear close to the start. The race director usual donates 'lost sweats and jackets' to a local charity.   I have lucky pair of gloves, I stick them inside my shirt if it gets too warm but I've found that when I'm running long there doesn't seem to be much blood going to my hands.  They rarely overheat. 

Another hint, start the race with chemical hand warmers.  They provide some comfort and absorb alot of sweat. They feel like wiping a warm cloth across your face.  I toss the first one in the trash bin near the first aid station, and then dispose of the second whenever it starts to feel heavy.  A runners mind is a wierd and wonderful place to visit.

Suzie Weathermon - 2012-02-01 8:17 PM So now I can admit that my knuckles are bruised from smacking against the "handlebars" on the treadmill yesterday.  Rookie injury.  I'm just afraid if I get too far back I'll fall off.

I'll admit that it has come to a point that I would rather go to the dentist than run on the treadmill ever again....its that boring to me....ugh. (and I have also almost fallen off whilst messing with ear buds, getting a drink, etc)