My dream is to be able to keep on running, and still be able to stop and smell the roses along the way...Dandaman...
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Kathryn Moreau
katmoreau@...
Oct 1, 2000 2:15 pm
Hi Lynn! Sounds like you are making lots of progress in your running. Don't feel bad about stopping - everyone does at some time, and it is too soon, in my ...
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Kathryn Moreau
katmoreau@...
Oct 1, 2000 2:21 pm
doesn't matter how you get to the party, just matters that you are here. ... of support and advice. Since we are all at different levels, I think that there is...
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Rodger Low
rlow_99@...
Oct 1, 2000 2:28 pm
Hi Shalyn, Yes it is exactly that. To run in the Boston Marathon, a goal of mine for over 30 years now, I must run a marathon in 3:30 or better within 18 ...
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Kathryn Moreau
katmoreau@...
Oct 1, 2000 2:29 pm
Hi Rodger! Sounds like you've got that Boston Qualifier in the palm of your hand! BTW, I am not one of those jealous Northerners!! Yesterday was so wonderfully...
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Kathryn
katmoreau@...
Oct 1, 2000 2:52 pm
Hi everyone - I had a great run yesterday, although it was about 2 minutes more in time than what I had hoped to do. I ran my 8.6 mile "medium" run on my usaul...
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MukwaIkwe@...
Oct 1, 2000 3:33 pm
Rodger, are all marathons that way? Or is that just something they do to keep down the registered numbers of people for big races like the boston marathon? ...
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MukwaIkwe@...
Oct 1, 2000 3:40 pm
Hi gang!! We are having whats called Indian summer here in michigan. It has already been cold, grey, and shitty here for a few weeks then mother nature kicks...
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djklier@...
Oct 1, 2000 4:44 pm
In a message dated 9/29/2000 1:45:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rlow_99@... writes: << Isn’t it amazing how some of our best insights come to us while ...
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Kathryn Moreau
katmoreau@...
Oct 1, 2000 5:46 pm
Yeahhh for you Shalyn is right!!! Just think - you'll be spending all that cigarette money on running shoes and running outfits!!! You beat all the big ...
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Kathryn Moreau
katmoreau@...
Oct 1, 2000 5:59 pm
Hmmmm - sometimes I wonder if I actually 'get' that runner's high?? With me, I think it manifests itself in a very subtle manner. Or else, why WOULD I get up...
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heath@...
Oct 1, 2000 8:29 pm
Hi! I'm new to this group and wish to introduce myself. My name is William (Bill) King, a 57 year old workaholic and former avid runner, interested in...
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Kathryn
katmoreau@...
Oct 1, 2000 10:06 pm
I thought I had posted this earlier today, but I never got it in my box, so I don't know what happened. If it is a repeat, please ignore this one. Yesterday,...
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Richard L. Michener
rmichen1@...
Oct 1, 2000 10:50 pm
Dan K: There is little which I can add to what you and Rodger said in your posts. Dr. Cokan or Ozzie would be much more expert than I in discussing the...
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MukwaIkwe@...
Oct 2, 2000 1:48 am
Dan and group, i run for a few reasons. Maintaining my girlish figure and of course my health. And just what everyone has been talking about-my mental...
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sposte@...
Oct 2, 2000 3:03 am
I've found that the mental experience of distance running is not predictable. Although being at peace and relaxed after the run is a constant, I can go through...
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Rodger Low
rlow_99@...
Oct 2, 2000 3:04 am
Most marathons do not have a qualifying time, you just enter pay your money and run, Boston is different because they try to limit the field to a more ...
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Rodger Low
rlow_99@...
Oct 2, 2000 4:24 am
Shalyn sorry I neglected to answer your other questions about marathon qualifying races. In order to qualify your run has to be in a sanctioned/certified ...
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Rodger Low
rlow_99@...
Oct 2, 2000 4:53 am
Very well put Scott, I've had times in runs where any emotion I might be feeling at the time will be accentuated for a short period, I let it wash over me so...
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Rodger Low
rlow_99@...
Oct 2, 2000 5:30 am
Bill welcome to the group, and since you introduced yourself as a workaholic and former avid runnner, I was thinking that you may want to change where you put ...
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Dick or Sandy Michener
rmichen1@...
Oct 2, 2000 9:34 am
Last Saturday morning, everyone at our third Turkey Trot Training session for 5K novices felt energized by the first taste of Fall weather to reach the central...
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MukwaIkwe@...
Oct 2, 2000 11:32 am
Dick, your from CA aren't you-LOL! Almost nippy at 72! I stick to boxers and an excercise bra until it gets below 45. Then I add gloves. Less then 40 is ...
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MukwaIkwe@...
Oct 2, 2000 11:38 am
Scott, I agree that the emotions can really vary with each run. I didnt check the weather the other day when I ran. BIG MISTAKE. It was really cold the day ...
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Zygiel, Phillip (P.)
pzygiel@...
Oct 2, 2000 12:11 pm
thanks for straightening me out on that... you are a tough guy to say good luck to. ... From: Mark Collis To: theroadsscholar@egroups.com Sent: 9/29/00 8:59 PM...
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Wild Bill
mrcnote@...
Oct 2, 2000 1:41 pm
Good news & bad news First the good news: Today (Friday) 198.5 Last Week 202.0 Hi for week 203.5 Lo for week 198.5(Friday) Loss for week -3.5...
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Lmtaxihat@...
Oct 2, 2000 1:48 pm
LOL!!!!!!!!!! - Lisa :)...
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Wild Bill
mrcnote@...
Oct 2, 2000 1:50 pm
Welcome to the group. Feel free to join our weekly Friday Weigh-Ins for those of us trying to drop a few pounds. The support and "pressure" of reporting my...
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Wild Bill
mrcnote@...
Oct 2, 2000 1:55 pm
Dick, I know I don't have to tell you not to be discouraged because I know that you already back on track. I'm sure you've discarded those extra pounds from...
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Richard L. Michener
rmichen1@...
Oct 2, 2000 2:44 pm
Bill, If our posts had sound capabilities, the theme song for both our most recent Friday Weigh-In messages would be played and sung by The Eagles: "In the...
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Wild Bill
mrcnote@...
Oct 2, 2000 2:58 pm
Not sure if someone responded to you or not...but many marathon programs are structured with 20 miles as your longest run before the run. I've run in four...