Steamtown marathoners, I looked through the confirmation pack and agree with Stephanie that 9:30 would be a good time to leave. If anyone wants to leave a bit...
That's back when I would run and not walk....those were the days.... Are you and Keith going to the lake today? If so, I'll see you there at 4:30pm. I'm...
Hi all -- I'm in my "not running much, but reading about running a lot" phase. I found this article interesting and thought I'd share. It appears in its...
What a great article! I do understand the relaxed part of the running. It's what I like to refer to as my "I feel as if I'm floating runs"..when every part...
Thanks, Daphne for the ADHD excerpts! I'll have to come back and read the whole article when I have more time. Good information. I have learned that the key...
Ditto. Good Luck! Each of you are so ready for this marathon. Keith - I have good feelings about this race. You are running better and stronger than I have...
Darlene and Jackie Thanks so much you are too sweet. I almost cried reading your note Darlene. Thanks so much I will remember it if I hit a low on Sunday. It...
And.... They're Off ! Wow..... The Best of Show.... as they say in the canine trade. We are so damned proud of you guys for taking on the first round of the ...
Larry Friedman
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Oct 7, 2006 8:17 am
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Darlene, Larry and the BLR gang, thank you and bless you for your support! I really appreciate it after a stressful week. You guys are awesome! Janice ... ...
Tailwinds to all of you! Looks like good brisk running weather and a great opportunity to spend 4ish hours running. Larry, what nice thoughts! All this news...
In the words of Franklin Roosevelt (the second best President we have ever had....the first being Harry S. Truman) "Happy Days are Here Again" "Steam Town"...
Larry Friedman
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Oct 7, 2006 12:43 pm
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I plan to run a 20+ tomorrow. Haven't decided exactly what route I will take. Do we have any others that also plan to run 20? Long and slow for me - this...
Darlene, That's my plan as well. I was going to run with the group tomorrow and add on whatever I needed to get at least 20. I was fearing endless loops...
They did it, two more BLRs will be going to Boston in 2007! Keith pushed up the hills and flew in for an amazing 3:35 and Stephanie did a 4:02 with minutes to...
Congrats to Keith and Stephanie for their speed, Monica for her perseverence, Barnes for his improvement, Janice for surviving the stomach flu and supporting...
Incredible....Fantastic.....are the first thoughts as we revel at the feats of strength of body and character displayed by our charging heroes. In actuality,...
Larry Friedman
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Oct 9, 2006 8:59 am
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Congrats to all ! Some amazing times. I'm in awe. Finished my last long run yesterday (turned out to be 24 mi) in preparation for the MCM. 4 people...
Congrats to all! Want to say a special ' way to go' to Keith. You have improved consistently over the past couple of years. You have worked hard, and it is...
Great job Keith and Stephanie on your BQs!! We're going to have quite a group in Boston 2007. So sorry about Janice's last minute illness, but a wise choice...
Burke Lake Runners On the way back from PA we started planning Monica's revenge. We hope this happens at Chicago. To get Monica trained and ingrained with her...
I'm not sure, I'd say it's probably a little shorter than 4. I do know from the top of the hill it's about 2.5 miles to Burke Center Parkway - so counting up...
If you start at Shelter A and run on the park road out the main entrance and then turn left to get to Lorton Starbucks, my car speedometer thinks that's 4.6...
Dear BKL friends, Thank you all for your kind words of good wishes and congrats. How sweet and wonderful you all. I really appreciate each and everyone!!! ...
Okay, Stephanie has given us a few clues to read between her poetic lines: "Monica's Revenge"(Which I read as the dreaded Mexican stomach monster)...."Chicago"...
Larry Friedman
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Oct 10, 2006 8:57 am
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Moving the start time to 8am is fine with me.I noticed the DCRRC has moved thier start time for thier long runs to 8 for winter running.I guess its time we...
Friends, Just noticed that I am bid number, "17365" which puts me in the second, "gold wave". Are any of the other BLR's in that wave? By the way, who from...