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2010-12-31 12:59 PM
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Might be going for a walk later just so I can make it above 3,000 points! 

This helps me get through the long, cold, winter in Iowa.

When I was running the Springfield, Marathon, I met up with a Marathon MANIAC.  Didn't know that a club existed, but I am all for it.  I would need to get another marathon by January 17th to qualify(2 marathons in 16, days or 3 in 90 days).  There is an indoor one in Minnesota, but it is full and I am on a waiting list. not likely that I will get in. 

However, I have a wish list of marathons for February - June. (in different states, also!) I can't register for the 50 states club until I have 10-so that will be one of my goals for next year. Now I have to get a job to support my marathon hobby!  Just Kidding!  I am a stay at home mom of 4 kids. (age 15, 12, 6 and 4)  I might do the farmer's market, this summer, though. 

Now, time to go home and warm up by that fire!

Nichi



2010-12-31 1:12 PM
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Lumber Dad - 2010-12-31 11:03 AM

yeats - 2010-12-31 9:03 AM Not going to get any points for this morning's run since there is a veritable heat wave in the mitten state, but I did reach 1500 running miles for the year for the first time ever, and not one step was done on a treadmill. Running has become by far my favorite discipline and when I get sick of triathlons I think I'd like to give ultras a try. Happy New Year everyone, and happy running!


Great job on the 1500 miles. I got out this morning and broke my 1200 miles. I like the idea of 1500 and am going to try for it in 2011.

Actually got a few points this morning, started out at 34F, finished at 30F.
 


Thanks Lenny!

Great job meeting your goal too! Hope you get some more snow on those XC ski trails.
2010-12-31 2:05 PM
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Woo-hoo, got sleeted on during today's long run.  I think the challenge next year should be based on the "feels like" temp.  Yeah, 21 degrees sounds nice, but it "felt like" 12 - and boy, did it.

2010-12-31 2:48 PM
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nichip - 2010-12-31 11:59 AM

Might be going for a walk later just so I can make it above 3,000 points! 

This helps me get through the long, cold, winter in Iowa.

When I was running the Springfield, Marathon, I met up with a Marathon MANIAC.  Didn't know that a club existed, but I am all for it.  I would need to get another marathon by January 17th to qualify(2 marathons in 16, days or 3 in 90 days).  There is an indoor one in Minnesota, but it is full and I am on a waiting list. not likely that I will get in. 

However, I have a wish list of marathons for February - June. (in different states, also!) I can't register for the 50 states club until I have 10-so that will be one of my goals for next year. Now I have to get a job to support my marathon hobby!  Just Kidding!  I am a stay at home mom of 4 kids. (age 15, 12, 6 and 4)  I might do the farmer's market, this summer, though. 

Now, time to go home and warm up by that fire!

Nichi



I totally would like to make the Maniacs. Good luck with that goal.
2010-12-31 10:39 PM
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yeats - 2010-12-31 8:03 AM Not going to get any points for this morning's run since there is a veritable heat wave in the mitten state, but I did reach 1500 running miles for the year for the first time ever, and not one step was done on a treadmill. Running has become by far my favorite discipline and when I get sick of triathlons I think I'd like to give ultras a try. Happy New Year everyone, and happy running!

Congrats on 1500 for the year. What are you trying for next year? 
2010-12-31 10:41 PM
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nichip - 2010-12-31 11:44 AM Well, it is cold here in Iowa.  I ran in ice pellets this morning!  sorta' like hail, except smaller.  Fortunately, I wasn't running into the wind much on the route I took today.  Seemed like the wind picked up when the pellets were coming down the most.  It was 40 yesterday here.  I was curled up on my cozy couch, crocheting with my daughter(near a warm fire) when it started.  My wonderful children were encouraging me. " Come on, Mom, POINTS!!!"  It was 12 degrees and I figured I better get out there before it got warmer!  I needed this run, today.

For those of you who like a challenge- there is a FREEZE YOUR GIZZARD RUN. in Minnesota coming up in January.  I just want the hoody that states.... ONLY the BOLD RUN COLD!!!!

Have a safe and Happy New YEar, everyone! 

We are staying snug and warm at home...now for some hot chocolate.

Nichi

Sounds like a cool hoody but it might be a little far to go to Minnesota to pick one up. 


2010-12-31 10:50 PM
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Nice run in the snow with my new Yaktrax. Loved them. They're great. Thanks for letting us know about them Bill. Got a couple of points since it was a whole 5F. Nice night for a run.
2011-01-01 10:22 AM
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2011-01-01 2:05 PM
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Got a wonderful 3 mile ride today in the slushy snow!  Alas all my hard work earned me no points..... Its almost 60F here in Boston!   I guess I really can't complain
2011-01-01 2:20 PM
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Yesterday was in the low 30's, couldn't believe when I woke up this morning it was 10F with winds around 20 mph and the temp was still dropping. 

Went out skiing for 2 hours, huge points.  
2011-01-02 5:59 PM
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3 mile ride with a 3x suckoplier. not much but my legs are spent after yesterdays run, first one in a loooong time. hurts so good can barely traverse the stairs. also need a helmet cover or something


2011-01-03 8:24 AM
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2011-01-03 9:58 AM
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wgraves7582 - 2011-01-03 8:24 AM

Lenny you are an animal!


Thanks Bill, That must be from spending too much time with Brewer

We got an inch of fresh snow this morning, hoping that will help the ski trails, still icy from the rain last week.
2011-01-03 11:37 AM
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It's warmed up today. We're looking at 19F. Hmmm. What kind of points lay in store for today? 
2011-01-03 12:29 PM
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Missed the op to get more points yesterday... but today got some in (though not quite as chilly).
2011-01-03 4:22 PM
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pdbman - 2010-12-31 11:39 PM

yeats - 2010-12-31 8:03 AM Not going to get any points for this morning's run since there is a veritable heat wave in the mitten state, but I did reach 1500 running miles for the year for the first time ever, and not one step was done on a treadmill. Running has become by far my favorite discipline and when I get sick of triathlons I think I'd like to give ultras a try. Happy New Year everyone, and happy running!

Congrats on 1500 for the year. What are you trying for next year? 


I'd like to hit 1600 for next year but go faster. What are your goals for 2011?


2011-01-03 4:42 PM
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yeats - 2011-01-03 3:22 PM
pdbman - 2010-12-31 11:39 PM
yeats - 2010-12-31 8:03 AM Not going to get any points for this morning's run since there is a veritable heat wave in the mitten state, but I did reach 1500 running miles for the year for the first time ever, and not one step was done on a treadmill. Running has become by far my favorite discipline and when I get sick of triathlons I think I'd like to give ultras a try. Happy New Year everyone, and happy running!

Congrats on 1500 for the year. What are you trying for next year? 
I'd like to hit 1600 for next year but go faster. What are your goals for 2011?

I have some races I want to do but haven't set any mileage goals for the year yet. I need to because it helps me stay on track. How about the rest of you?
2011-01-03 7:36 PM
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Got some good points in this last weekend.  Looking forward to a half marathon at the end of January. 

I am working on getting up in the morning and running 3x a week and then walking in the afternoon.  swimming tomorrow...haven't been in a long time.

Have a terrific Tuesday everyone!

Nichi
2011-01-04 7:47 AM
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2011-01-04 9:17 AM
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wgraves7582 - 2011-01-04 7:47 AM Got up and went for a snowy bike ride to score some points to try and keep up with Lenny.

We need to make him worry a little - we don't want him slacking before the birkie!!!


Nice bike ride. Good thing I don't bike outside in the winter, that would be more points.
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2011-01-04 9:32 AM
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The cold is back finally, lower 20's down into the upper teens and snow. I had a great run last  night and I will be out again this afternoon both running and on my bike doing some bricks. Should be back in the points chase in no time.

Almost forgot the points for the New Years Eve Polar Bear I did. River isn't quite frozen over, but we were jumping off the docks at the marina boat launch and swimming back to shore. Probably the coldest 100 ft I have ever swam. Last year the river was frozen so it was the more traditional jump in the hole in the ice and crawl back out. That wasn't too bad, but this was miserable.

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2011-01-04 1:04 PM
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Hey I am only 10,000 pts behind, what can I do to catch up??  (First idea, move to Steamboat Springs so I get more cold weather opportunities Cool)

 

2011-01-04 1:59 PM
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I'm finally back after a couple weeks of xmas and NYE party prepping.  Got some decent hikes in while the weather was cold last weekend   Unfortunately I'm back to trying to build my run time again -- a whopping 14 minutes today!  And temps are climbing back into the 40s this week.  We got our 2nd day of snow so far this winter but I was shopping and driving and painting and cleaning so no training.  At this point I'm just trying not to be DFL in this challenge.
2011-01-04 2:52 PM
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skarl - 2011-01-04 12:59 PM I'm finally back after a couple weeks of xmas and NYE party prepping.  Got some decent hikes in while the weather was cold last weekend   Unfortunately I'm back to trying to build my run time again -- a whopping 14 minutes today!  And temps are climbing back into the 40s this week.  We got our 2nd day of snow so far this winter but I was shopping and driving and painting and cleaning so no training.  At this point I'm just trying not to be DFL in this challenge.

IF you have points, then you won't be DFL.
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