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Jeremy - gorgeous pictures!  You're a lucky man!

Tony - congrats on your race.  Sounds like it was quite an experience.

I'm back from a 7 mile run - first one outside in quite a while.  It was a little chilly to start but I warmed up quick.  The snow is almost gone from our storm earlier in the week.  It was a good run although it took a little longer than I had hoped.  I think I've gotten spoiled on the TM the last couple of months - running outside is always harder for me.  I have trouble keeping my pace but the sun sure felt good today!

We're getting ready to head to a SB party/birthday party at my parents' house.  Like I said in my blog, I'm not necessarily a fan of Arizona but will always root for anyone who's playing Pittsburgh - I'm not sure what it is, I just don't like that team. 

Have a good rest of the weekend and be careful!

Janet

Nice run Janet...Gotta feel good to get outside!

I had a run semi-planned for today, but we were putting in some poles at the lake for the floating dock and my back is beat for the day.  I still have a couple hours before the super bowl, so I am going to try to get in a couple miles so that I will feel good about myself.  Maybe after a couple of beers I will feel good about myself anyway.

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3 hrs. later

HERE IS TO ME!  I was struggling between beer and running and decided to do a quick three miler.  Now I don't feel guilty...CHEERS!

Happy monday everyone.

weather here was 65 yesterday, where was I?  Sick in bed.  Got about 2 hrs of sleep saturday night so spent the whole day either on the couch or in bed...

Feeling better now, only have a chest/head cold left, woo hoo!

Mad because I had such a good week wanted to finish it off with my 9 mile run.  Can't look back so will just have to get it in next week.

Nice job squeezing in that run Barry.

 Jeremy, the girls are beautiful.  It ALMOST makes me think about having another one........

Tony Tony Tony.  as I said in your inspire, I don't know if you would have been a wuss for not riding in the ice, or are a moron because you DID ride in the ice!!!!  Either way, I am glad you are safe and sound and had a great time. Those types of rides are not about the time but about the experience.  BTW, I was pondering the idea of the D.C. 1/2 marathon on March21st, interested?

And sorry for all you Steeler haters out there!   Thought it was a great game regardless!!! I know one member of our mentor group that shoudl be happy BOB  (aka Willie05).  He must still be out partying with the rest of Pittsburgh.

Aloha!  Paul and I made it to Kauai without a hitch.  It is supposed to be about 75F here today with some rain which is typical of this island.  No matter, I have my first short outdoor run on tap since before Thanksgiving and I am psyched!

Kim, congratulations on a great race!  You are a talented runner.  I cannot wait to read your race report (hint!).

Suzy

HAHA yeah I thought a few times out there, "why am I doing this?" but glad I did, was quite an experience.  Would love to see how I would have done with some better gloves and studs on my tires.

I am doing the shamrock 1/2 that weekend in VA beach, there is a huge BT group going plus a bunch of my neighbors, going to be quite a crowd.  Plus who doesn't like getting free beer after running 13 miles...

Looks like everyone had a really good workout weekend.  

Congrats on the race Tony.  Way to go!!

Great run Janet!  I'm just the opposite when it comes to TM vs. Outside - The TM is absolute torture for me.  Of course running outside this weekend wasn't a whole lot better - it was crazy windy!

Wonderful pics Jeremy.  You have a beautiful family!!

I totally agree with Holly.....I despise the treadmill. Although up here, when its -30 plus windchill, thats all we can do is the treadmill!  When I jump on the dogsled with my team, I dont really get alot of exercise just saying "MUSH"!

Nice Run Kim!! 1:48 for a 21km. Wowser! That is some speed! Congrats!

I think if I lived someplace that had -30 plus windchill I would move someplace warmer

-30 in the winter is what makes us appreciate our spring/summer/fall temperatures.

All 2 weeks of it?

Jeremy, BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!! Congrats again!

Tony, Nicely Done!  Mtn. Biking is always a great adventure then throw a race in?! That much more intense...

Kim- 1:48--- YOU were right on with your goal... Right around 8:24's?!  Awesome!  You have to feel good about that...

Suzy- So jealous!

Everyone else.... I do think the treadmill is evil, but it is a necessary evil!  You can learn alot from the Treadmill.  We must must do it, and I think it is very good for tempo runs!

Ha Kim...At least I convinced one of your warm weatherer's! No I do not...Just wanted to live up to the Canadian stereotype. I actually have a 5-year old Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier(KONA) who is a blast to run with and who also plays non-stop with our girls.

Jeremy - You have an amazing looking family.  Congrats!

Kim - Great run!

Everyone else - keep up the good work.

My February resolution is to start logging my workouts again.  So, somebody please check up on me and keep me working!

Oh, not everyone in Pittsburgh (or the Pittsburgh area) is celebrating the victory!  Some of us think the most ridiculous thing ever is that Pittsburgh public schools were delayed 2 hours this morning because of the game!!!  Some of us wore a Cardinals jersey to work on Friday!!  Yeah, I mean me!!

Oh well, happy training!

Karen

Bob is going to be very angry.......

 hmmm....

 The school thing isn't as bad as you think.  It was just the city schools, and a handful of others around.  They knew that if there was a win, there would be a big cleanup, so it helped keeping some of the traffic off the streets this morning.  Plus there's really nothing wrong with letting the kids who were up to 11 last night get a little extra rest.  No harm in that.

  Just curious, why the Cardinals jersey?  Just to irritate your co-workers, or are you a real Cardinals fan?

If you knew me, you'd know sometimes I like to be a smart ....

It's not so much that school was delayed that annoyed me, but one news report that said they called one school district in Phoenix and asked if they were delayed today.  The answer was no.  The report said that that showed that Cardinals fans were not as dedicated as those in Pittsburgh.  They never considered the fact that maybe school wasn't delay because of the 2 hour time difference.  It (the news report) rather annoyed me.  Don't really know why.  Wish I had a delay this morning!!

Am I truely a Cardinals fan?  Not really.  Did I enjoy the looks and comments of my co-workers?  ABSOLUTELY!!  I AM a huge Larry Fitzgerald fan - I think he is one of the best receivers ever to play - not to mention that he went to Pitt!!  Also, the jersey that I wore was Pat Tillman's.  I am a huge fan of, and greatly respect and will honor someone who joins the Army Rangers to defend my freedom and die in Afghanistan.   I would support our soldiers any day!!!

Karen

P.S.  What did you edit out?  Did you call me a bad name???  (Once again, being a smart a$$ here!!)

How'd you know I called you a bad name???  LOL!  Actually I spelled traffic with an "e" at the end!

At some point either before or during the game I saw a guy with a Tillman jersey on in the middle of a bunch of Steelers fans, and I was thinking that was really cool.

Fitzgerald is great.  I knew that while he was at Pitt he did a lot of work with Hines Ward.  I just learned this week that they've stayed in close contact ever since he went to Arizona.  I guess they talk virtually every week after their games!  Very nice guy.

Karen I think you just like to stir the pot!!!!???!

HAHA spoken by a fellow bitter Seahawks fan that had our Superbowl bought from us a few years ago.