special moments in RM history
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special moments in RM history
Thought I'd start the list now so that we can keep adding to it. :)
July 26, 2005 - RM is born! We started out with a makeshift, unnamed forum located on my personal website... within days we had a name, a domain, and a core of fabulous members! (and I think within the first 24 hours Dave was already planning the first shirt order...)
July 28, 2005 - We officially register www.runningmania.com.
August 7, 2005 - Our first Maniac gathering, at the pre-race M&G for Marathon by the Sea.
August 9, 2005 - We have a logo! Thanks MoeMan!
September 16, 2005 - The funniest thread in our short history is born... and the word "manties" enters our collective vocabulary.
September 23, 2005 - Our first shirt order is shipped to Maniacs across the country!
February 6, 2006 - the day we got blacklisted from the runningroom forum. ;)
Feb 9, 2006 - The day Oprah said hi to us! (yay Cheryl!)
May 27-28, 2006 - Our members not only participate in a dozen races across the country, but they make big enough impressions to be mentioned in two newspapers (Ottawa and Halifax) and in an ultramarathon newsletter!
June 30-July 2, 2006 - The Orange Invasion. More than 60 Maniacs descend on Kingston and little Wolfe Island for the largest gathering to date. We also celebrated our birthday with a cake and a pirate!
July 26, 2006 - Our first birthday!!
July 26, 2005 - RM is born! We started out with a makeshift, unnamed forum located on my personal website... within days we had a name, a domain, and a core of fabulous members! (and I think within the first 24 hours Dave was already planning the first shirt order...)
July 28, 2005 - We officially register www.runningmania.com.
August 7, 2005 - Our first Maniac gathering, at the pre-race M&G for Marathon by the Sea.
August 9, 2005 - We have a logo! Thanks MoeMan!
September 16, 2005 - The funniest thread in our short history is born... and the word "manties" enters our collective vocabulary.
September 23, 2005 - Our first shirt order is shipped to Maniacs across the country!
February 6, 2006 - the day we got blacklisted from the runningroom forum. ;)
Feb 9, 2006 - The day Oprah said hi to us! (yay Cheryl!)
May 27-28, 2006 - Our members not only participate in a dozen races across the country, but they make big enough impressions to be mentioned in two newspapers (Ottawa and Halifax) and in an ultramarathon newsletter!
June 30-July 2, 2006 - The Orange Invasion. More than 60 Maniacs descend on Kingston and little Wolfe Island for the largest gathering to date. We also celebrated our birthday with a cake and a pirate!
July 26, 2006 - Our first birthday!!
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Re: special moments in RM history
klewlis wrote:February 6, 2006 - the day we got blacklisted from the runningroom forum.
Incredible!
What did we do? We are supportive of them. I buy all my kit there!
I used to run. All the time.
Now? Notsomuch.
I'm still a runner, though.
Life is fluid and ever changing. I am too.
Now? Notsomuch.
I'm still a runner, though.
Life is fluid and ever changing. I am too.
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Re: special moments in RM history
Dani wrote:What did we do?
to be quite honest... I'm not sure.
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Re: special moments in RM history
klewlis wrote:Dani wrote:What did we do?
to be quite honest... I'm not sure.
We grew?
BG
I love this place. I really really do. I applied for a nrew job today and listed my mod duties as an extrea curricular activity! (Luckily the job I applied for is at a gym so it is relevant!)
If RR idoesn't want us, that's ok. We are a great group and I would not change a single thing I have done since being here! NOT A ONE!!
If RR idoesn't want us, that's ok. We are a great group and I would not change a single thing I have done since being here! NOT A ONE!!
I used to run. All the time.
Now? Notsomuch.
I'm still a runner, though.
Life is fluid and ever changing. I am too.
Now? Notsomuch.
I'm still a runner, though.
Life is fluid and ever changing. I am too.
Does anyone remember the dates when:
HCD named the forum
Moe came up with the logo
HCD named the forum
Moe came up with the logo
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"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
thanks BG...we should get Holly to add this to our history...I think they are important dates...
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"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
that was the Brockville Triathlon (got to get the date)...and Hula Girl emerged so that BMan and Irongirl would recognize a fellow Maniac.
Hula Girl regrets that she will not be at The Wolfe...but she is a Tri Girl..her first appearance this year will be at K-Town
Hula Girl regrets that she will not be at The Wolfe...but she is a Tri Girl..her first appearance this year will be at K-Town
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"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Jo-Jo wrote:Does anyone remember the dates when:
HCD named the forum
Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:56 pm
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And the original colors of the phpbb forum was like a turquoise color...
but of course that had to be changed to ORANGE!
I remember. But I remember Moe posting the logo, and I became a member on Aug 10, so I thought he posted it on Aug 10 or 11...perhaps I was just lurking that day.
but of course that had to be changed to ORANGE!
I remember. But I remember Moe posting the logo, and I became a member on Aug 10, so I thought he posted it on Aug 10 or 11...perhaps I was just lurking that day.
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February 6, 2006 - the day we got blacklisted from the runningroom forum.
What's the scoop on this??? (I've been itching to know) I can't believe I missed out on the action on the RR forum (just when my computer died on me )
How did the RR admin know who to blacklist? Did you guys advertise this forum on the RR forum.
It wasn't until I came here that I saw Klewlis and Jacob again... nice to know that you guys are still alive...
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0556 wrote:February 6, 2006 - the day we got blacklisted from the runningroom forum.
What's the scoop on this??? (I've been itching to know) I can't believe I missed out on the action on the RR forum (just when my computer died on me )
How did the RR admin know who to blacklist? Did you guys advertise this forum on the RR forum.
It wasn't until I came here that I saw Klewlis and Jacob again... nice to know that you guys are still alive...
None of us really knows what the reason was. RR bans the names of competitors, but we are hardly a competitor. In fact, most of our members shop at or take/teach clinics at the RR. When someone wants to train for a new distance, someone inevitably points them to a RR clinic.
In any case, it is a special moment in RM history....
Jen
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What about July 2nd, 2006?
So many Maniacs in one place at one time...
So many Maniacs in one place at one time...
Race Photos: http://www.zoomphoto.ca (Ask me about the RM Coupon!)
yes...I think July 2 does belong in our history.....not because I was the person who spearheaded this event...but because this event I believe is the beginning of Annual Maniac Conventions/M&G's
At least that is my hope....
At least that is my hope....
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"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
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Just wondering... what were the Paparazzi doing in the bushes behind you guys in that picture?? Or was that the CIA?
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