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It's Saturday!

Postby La » Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:30 am

Well, it's warmer today (and sunny), but crazy windy. I'm going to do a point-to-point run with the wind at my back (5K to my BF's house - he said he'd drive me home). Sounds like a plan! :)
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby marymac442 » Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:36 am

I was thinking all the eastern folks were hibernating, not that I would blame you.

Will be heading out soon for a chilly (for Vancouver) run. Distance undetermined, most of my crew need to be starting their marathon training so longer runs will be starting soon.
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby jharbeck » Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:02 am

Finally, first run of the new year. I've gained weight and lost fitness over the holidays! And it's just 5 km on the treadmill today. But I hope to build back up!
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby kab » Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:08 am

Will be hitting the gym for a TM run after yoga. It is so windy and cold here that the elm trees are creaking. The snow is too deep to run outside. Maybe tomorrow. Considering that this is the winter I wanted to run outside all year, I'm not doing very well.
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby purdy65 » Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:15 am

La is right! Quite windy out there! I finally managed to push my long run past 20k! 25k very slow, but done!
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby NMG » Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:29 am

8K's worth of intervals on the TM for me.

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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby Hammie » Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:36 pm

20k on the TM - longest run since mid November and longest run on the TM in a very long time! I wasn't going to do my long run today, but thanks to 2 huge bins full of Lego, I had company in the form of 2 very happy and cooperative kids! Once I hit 16k, I decided to just keep going until I hit 20k or someone (other than me :wink: ) had a meltdown.
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby Joe Dwarf » Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:58 pm

A little under 11k in -27 (-40 wc) with the dog. Thankfully my route was mostly pretty sheltered. Bluebird skies, very pretty today.

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Postby erinmcd » Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:11 pm

16km for me today- dropped the car off for an oil change and went for a run. When I got back after the first 10km they hadn't even started it yet, so I went out for another 6. Mostly on trails, with a bit of bushwhacking & climbing, and just a little bit of road and icy/ snowy sidewalks.
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby marymac442 » Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:31 pm

marymac442 wrote:Will be heading out soon for a chilly (for Vancouver) run. Distance undetermined, most of my crew need to be starting their marathon training so longer runs will be starting soon.


Ended up doing 13k, it was actually quite nice out so I had lots of extra clothes.
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby horselady » Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:37 pm

Yes it is much warmer here today but man now the wind! Sun is shining so not complaining. Hour spin class done this morning, this afternoon's plan cleaning out horse stalls after them being barn bound the last 3 days!
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby scrumhalfgirl » Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:59 pm

Hammie wrote:20k on the TM - longest run since mid November and longest run on the TM in a very long time! I wasn't going to do my long run today, but thanks to 2 huge bins full of Lego, I had company in the form of 2 very happy and cooperative kids! Once I hit 16k, I decided to just keep going until I hit 20k or someone (other than me :wink: ) had a meltdown.


Impressive!

I did 5 km on the treadmill while my DD played downstairs...we had two toddler fueled interruptions when certain toys just *had* to be acquired from upstairs at that moment!
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby ian » Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:07 pm

Big mental workout: 15 laps on the unplowed trail around the lake for 34K total in the bitter cold (-25 WC -37). Mother nature can bite me.

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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby IronGoddess » Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:48 pm

A beautiful 10k trail run. It was cold but worth every step!


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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby ngcaper » Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:53 pm

19.5 in 2hrs. Trail 71 counter clockwise, up trail 70 past Healy cabin to Cafferty cabin, then return. Trail 71 is crazy steep, I was pulling myself up by branches/trees what ever I could get my hands on. The up is hard, the down is insane, more of a pray I didn't slip on the packed snow/ice because they'd be airlifting me out :) ...that was so fun I'm going to do it again tomorrow.
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Postby Robinandamelia » Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:04 pm

57K today at Run4RKids 6 hour indoor event. Nice to see Ron, Chris, Christa and some others on the track. All very supportive and encouraging! Super pleased with how this went. Maintained a pretty even pace for most of the 6 hours (except for pee break at 3 hours and lunch break at 4 Hours). Got a small side stitch after the sandwich so walked most of one lap.

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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby 5km » Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:04 pm

10 K done. Windy, good excuse not to push the pace.

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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby ngcaper » Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:45 pm

Robinandamelia wrote:57K today at Run4RKids 6 hour indoor event. Nice to see Ron, Chris, Christa and some others on the track. All very supportive and encouraging! Super pleased with how this went. Maintained a pretty even pace for most of the 6 hours (except for pee break at 3 hours and lunch break at 4 Hours). Got a small side stitch after the sandwich so walked most of one lap.


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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby Avis » Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:49 pm

Just under 5k at WARP (Winter Average Running Pace). It's still solid ice on the streets, but I was happy to note that my legs seem to be adapting to this kind of running. I was also happy because the temperature pulled itself all the way up to -9: positively balmy!
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby Habs4ever » Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:29 pm

Lots of impressive running today. Either super long, super cold or both!

18k treadmill today in my toasty basement.
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Postby Spirit Unleashed » Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:43 pm

Robinandamelia wrote:57K today at Run4RKids 6 hour indoor event. Nice to see Ron, Chris, Christa and some others on the track. All very supportive and encouraging! Super pleased with how this went. Maintained a pretty even pace for most of the 6 hours (except for pee break at 3 hours and lunch break at 4 Hours). Got a small side stitch after the sandwich so walked most of one lap.

wow! Way to go Robin!
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby runJrun » Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:04 pm

Awesome work Robin!! I ran 11km inside on the TM - too cold for me outside! Followed by an hour of core and strength with my trainer. Followed by 2 hours of housework :)
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby Dr. S » Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:07 pm

Impressive Robin!! :D

I ran, I ran! 2 miles in 25 mins but since I haven't run much in the last month nothing very surprising there. Looking forward to getting back on track in 2014!
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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby ultraslacker » Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:13 pm

8 miles done. I wanted easy so I ran down to the west van sea wall, which was packed with people, bumped into a running buddy there ( though she wasn't running). Finished at park royal for Starbucks, now on the bus home!


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Re: It's Saturday!

Postby Hammie » Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:26 pm

Hammie wrote:20k on the TM - longest run since mid November and longest run on the TM in a very long time! I wasn't going to do my long run today, but thanks to 2 huge bins full of Lego, I had company in the form of 2 very happy and cooperative kids! Once I hit 16k, I decided to just keep going until I hit 20k or someone (other than me :wink: ) had a meltdown.

Congrats, Robin!

Did another 20min on the spin bike while DH was on the TM. My legs are feeling pleasantly tired.
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