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Postby babysteps » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:42 pm

Just back from my 5k in 32:04. Started out with my DD but she bailed after 1.5k due to a side stitch. So basically, she just screwed up my pace. Just kidding - it was nice to have her with me!

Tonight is date night with my hubby:D , but I also have to go to the funeral home for visiting hours tonight too. A coworker's mom died yesterday so I'll stop in to pay my respects.

Tomorrow is my 22k training run. I'm nervous! I wonder when I'll stop getting nervous before long runs?
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Postby braveheart » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:42 pm

seuss wrote:wow - lots of action happening today.

off to do a cruel triple brick. new running shoes - yay! really need to master my clipless bike shoes - should get a good opportunity today.

then heading over to Children's Hospital for some fundraising event.IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE ORANGE!!!!!



hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm whatever could it be????
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Postby Kelodie » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:54 pm

deb wrote:
deb wrote:i really feel like being a lazy slob today, but instead i'm gonna go and run 15K......


i finished my 15 K in record slow time, but i got it done, now i won't feel guilty about being a lazy slob for the rest of the day :)


Now, that's the spirit! 8)
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Postby Jo-Jo » Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:05 pm

Mike Runs wrote: I'm feeling shoppy.


ROFL
that's such a "girly" thing to say :wink: :wink: :D
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Postby braveheart » Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:18 pm

just got home from my first of many Saturday rides- 25K done - I think nap is in order BUT my first outing on my new bike was great- and teh fear of the bike is diminishing :wink:
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Postby MINITEE » Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:23 pm

Jo-Jo wrote:
Mike Runs wrote: I'm feeling shoppy.


ROFL
that's such a "girly" thing to say :wink: :wink: :D


Well, he is our confirmed LuLu wearing male in the group!

Did a 39K ride this morning: rain, wind that changed direction twice, and cow manure! YAY... I love the spring! 8)

My bike is going to be going for a big ole' spray down before I can bring it back into my apartment :wink:
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Postby Sandra » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:04 pm

Ran the first of 5 trail races today - 5Peaks at Horseshoe Valley. I now realize how unprepared I am for trail running. I managed to finish (8.5km) but I know I could do better - I think my time was about 54mins.
Better incorporate some hills into my training again.
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Postby framboisine » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:23 pm

did a super slow 7K run with a friend this morning. didn't get much of a workout out of it, but at least i got to enjoy the great weather!
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Postby La » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:01 pm

I finally put my bike back together and took it out for a spin this morning (26K in just a little over an hour).

Tonight, I'm going to see BaldGuy perform in his show! :D
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Postby SusanD » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:01 pm

La wrote:Tonight, I'm going to see BaldGuy perform in his show! :D

That's great! I'm hoping to find time to get there this week. Enjoy the show!

(BTW GTAers, it's playing until May 3rd. http://www.e-m-p.net/ Support local theatre!) :)
Done: Full 2, 30k 2, 25k 1, Half 11, 13k 2, 10k 2, 8k 1, 5k 20 ...
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Postby Jay-Lorens » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:03 pm

29km this morning. Felt ok. Sun was out in Calgary!!! (about time)
Kinda feeling barfy this afternoon but nothing a good steak and bottle of Ravenswood Zinfandel cant cure! :P
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Postby SusanD » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:03 pm

Forgot to mention, workoutwise, just an easy 10k for me today.
Done: Full 2, 30k 2, 25k 1, Half 11, 13k 2, 10k 2, 8k 1, 5k 20 ...
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Postby Hermes » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:22 pm

slacking off again today, but nice to hear about all the running going on.

going to buy a bottle of wine - that counts as exercise!

go habs go!

mind you, i'd rather be watching a movie :roll:
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Postby julieruns » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:38 pm

35 minutes in the gorgeous sunshine today in Victoria, first time I've run in shorts and t shirt since a beautiful January day in Seattle! I think it's finally spring here on the Wet Coast!!! 8)
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Postby दिवंगत » Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:59 pm

1triatatime wrote:Supposed to be a long ride today but a couple of things are working against me. ...the weather is looking a little iffy for a ride with strong winds and threat of thunderstorm.


Went out on the bike anyway and got 65k done in 2:15. The wind was brutal at times, holding me to an effort to maintain 20km/h; but the sections when it was behind me I was able to hold 45km/h easily! That was fun!

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Postby babysteps » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:51 pm

Just plotting my run for tomorrow and I have to say just how much Sackville SUCKS for running. It's all hills and it's always windy. Grrrrr. Also, no public bathrooms or water fountains.
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Postby CinC » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:12 pm

Good day....

Spent the morning at our Honda dealership trading in our CRV and getting a new Pilot....we get it on Wed! whee!

Then spent the afternoon with my friend Barb - got on the highway with our bikes - 1:12 ride, 32.8k, 27.4 km/hr....good ride!

tomorrow - police half on the agenda - so just putting together my pace band and other crap together now....

Happy Sat!
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Postby lisaannr » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:21 pm

Really having motivational issues lately... :roll: didn't get my run done last night so I went out today. Did 5k @ 5:47/km pace in the glorious sunshine. It wasn't an easy run though, my hip is really bugging me. I must make an ART appointment for this week or else I'll likely end up repeating what happened in Victoria in the fall where I basically limped to the finish line. :?

The rest of the day was spent running around with kids.. birthday parties, dance lessons, clothes shopping, gift shopping, and grocery shopping. Whew... now we're off to put up "lost cat" posters as one of my MIL's cats we've been looking after didn't come home last night. :( :( :( :( :(
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Postby Darth Tater » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:45 pm

Did a 5K run this morning...quite chilly, ran into a nasty north wind at -2C with wind chill factor -10C. I ran in shorts last weekend???

Ran errands with my Tater Tot this afternoon...CAA, Zellers, Running Room to get new shoes (had to order them in from Saskatoon), Safeway. Supper (mmm...tortillas with taco beef, cheese, hot salsa, and a taco salad). OT for 1.5 hours, play with the Tater Tot, get her to bed, another hour of OT, then check in with the Maniacs.

My day in a nutshell....

Tomorrow is a rest day.
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