Thanks to all who participated this snowy, wet morning. The laps
(and miles) ticked by with such good company. I swear, you guys make
it easy, not to mention a lot of fun. I didn't feel tired until the
very last lap. And it's only because of the good company and
constant chatter.

So thank you, thank you for putting up with me, for keeping me
company, and for getting out there on a morning more fit for staying
inside under warm covers rather than plodding through a sloppy
wintry mix.

Thor

John, Andy: Thanks for doing the early shift. Singing the National
Anthem and witnessing John conduct a flyover with an Air Canada toy
plane was memorable.

Mark: Dude, thanks for the company of those rather wet laps. They
were by far the wettest of them all. Hope your feet have thawed by
now. But more importantly, thanks so much for coming down. I
appreciate it greatly.

Kim, Lori: Thanks for being out there and keeping me company. I mean
that because I know you would have rather stuck with the same old
route. I suppose good things come back to me for often keeping you
company on your runs, but still, I appreciate it.

Shawn, Terry: Awesome running while you were, even if it was only a
high five here and there.

Days Man: Nice to see you, too!

Deb: Thanks for coming out. It was truly a treat for me as I got to
catch up on the amazing things going on in your life right now.
Very, very happy for you and especially pleased to see you dirty
your new shoes in the name of good company.

Shawn (again): Thanks for keeping me company on that last lap. I
couldn't have done it without you. Okay, maybe I could have, but
still, it was fun. You were rock solid. Congratulations on your
longest run EVER!!!

--- In IRRR@yahoogroups.com, "Thor" <thor@...> wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> If there is so much snow over night where it looks as if it might
be
> dangerous to stick with the current plan, I will post an e-mail
> early in the morning postponing. But since I'm a fairly tangy
tart,
> don't count on it. Otherwise tomorrow is on!
>
> With that said, please be safe. If you would rather not venture
out
> into the snow, please do not. I'd love your company, but I'd love
it
> even more for years to come rather than for just a stray snowy
> Saturday morning.
>
> Thor
>
> --- In IRRR@yahoogroups.com, "Thor Kirleis" <thor@> wrote:
> >
> > Apparently this did not make it out to everyone the first time...
> >
> > Come one, come all, snow or rain, down to the lake in Wakefield
on
> Saturday morning for a long or short run of any distance. Even if
> you want to sleep in, come on down when you get up, because you
will
> have company for a hearty run.
> >
> > In short:
> >
> > What: Long run of any distance (1 lap is 3.1 miles)
> > When: Saturday, March 1st (rain or shine, snow or monsoon)
> > Where: Lake Quannapowitt (park to the left of the Lord Wakefield
> Hotel)
> > Start Time: 5:30 am (this is when I will start, you can show up
> anytime)
> > Secondary Start Time: 6:30 am (most people will start at 6:30)
> > Pace: Pace will be determined by the group. I will do my best to
> make sure it is leisurely for all.
> > *I will put outside my Blue Subaru a cooler of Gatorade, water,
> bananas, and an assortment of Gu's.
> >
> > More information:
> >
> > My plan is to pull into the parking lot at the Lord Wakefield
> Hotel and park to the immediate left along water's edge so that I
am
> ready for a 5:30 am start. I will clear my throat for a
magnificent
> rendition of our National Anthem and then promptly run a
ceremonial
> mile before coming back to the car for what will be the first of 8
> clockwise laps around the lake. So far we have 7 people including
me
> who will run at least two laps.
> >
> > Since I expect this 26.2 mile journey to take about 4 hours,
> figure that you can show up anytime between 5:30-9:00 am for
company
> on a lap or more for yourself. Most folks have agreed to a 6:30 am
> start and will run 3 laps.
> >
> > Be aware that the forecast calls for 3-6 inches of snow starting
> early Saturday morning and lasting well into our run. The run will
> go on. If you're worried, check your e-mail in the morning. No e-
> mail means we're on!
> >
> > Why? I plan to run marathon distance. The course is the
certified
> Lord Wakefield marathon that is part of the 24 hour race around
the
> same lake. I had been plugging away at a marathon-a-month for 17
> months, with my eye on Hyannis last week as month number 18,
before
> coming down with the Flu and forcing me to not even pick up my
> number. So I will throw my own marathon. And you should join
because
> it will be great fun to run with others as you log your own chosen
> mileage. Boston isn't long off -- so come on down and make it a
good
> one!
> >
>