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hup Cool Runner	posted Sep-01-2005 02:37 PM We've done this in the past and even gotten a group together here and there for runs/races. Any of you all out there? If so, where are you located and might you be interested in meeting others from the boards? I'm actually in the Central Valley, but enjoy driving to the BA & Sac to run whenever I can. Anyone? Bueller? ------------------ hup IP: Logged
Miles and Miles Cool Runner	posted Sep-02-2005 09:31 AM Sacramento here checking in. IP: Logged
mrampton Cool Runner	posted Sep-02-2005 12:40 PM I'm in Hayward. If anyone's ever around and wants to go for a run or bike ride, email me: mrampton@gmail.com ------------------ My User Profile My myspace Profile IP: Logged
gcklo Cool Runner	posted Sep-02-2005 01:36 PM I am a decent recreational runner from Fremont and like to race 5k's primarily. I ran a few times with a running club but due to schedule conflict and my desire to save on gas, nowadays, I normally just run on the streets and track of the local HS near my home. Would be interested in meeting others in races and share our experiences! IP: Logged
mrampton Cool Runner	posted Sep-02-2005 03:02 PM gcklo: What HS track do you run on? I grew up in fremont -- went to American. I have a friend who still uses their track for some of his runs every week or so. ------------------ My User Profile My myspace Profile IP: Logged
hup Cool Runner	posted Sep-02-2005 04:54 PM Hey there! Miles - how're things going? I don't know if I ever shared this with you, but in 2003 I ran CIM (actually the last 3 years). I was primed and ready to smash my PR (3:19:23 ... a good hour behind you) Anyway, I was slightly ahead of pace all the way through when I started to cramp right as we went under the freeway (is that about mile 23?). I ran as fast as I could go without cramping up, which was not fast at all. Long story long, I finished at 3:19:24! I cried. So, on a far lower level, I could relate to your near miss in 02. What is on everyone's racing plate? My wife and I are running the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon in Susanville on 10/9. Also running a hilly 10 mile race in Mariposa on Sunday. Anyone else planning to race anytime soon? Thanks for responding. Maybe we can get together some sort of group deal sometime soon? hup IP: Logged
RocketPack Cool Runner	posted Sep-02-2005 05:02 PM Heya Hup, I still have your water belt and heartrate monitor, you and your beautiful family coming up for CIM? I already have one victim set up to hit Espanol with me the night before - arc from the CH. No running CIM for me this year, I'm working the course, still feeling the ankle, so my max mileage is 5 at a leisurely pace, but I did complete my first cycling century last weekend, doing a heavy climb route tomorrow - Sac to Auburn, a test for the Auburn Century in a few weeks - 10k of climbing in 110 miles. Don't know if I'm ready, tomorrow will tell. Give me a shout or something. IP: Logged
Skott Cool Runner	posted Sep-02-2005 05:04 PM Hey Kids- San Francisco here. Training for the Nike Marathon oct 23 ------------------ You can run,... but you can't hide. Me IP: Logged
nadra24 Cool Runner	posted Sep-03-2005 01:13 AM Hey hup, and all! I'm here in the Bay Area (San Ramon). Unfortunately my running is fairly nonexistant at the moment so I doubt I could hang with a group for a run, at least not right now. Maybe this will be my motivation to get back into the swing of things. mrampton, where in Hayward do you run? I work at the edge of Castro Valley and Hayward, and keep meaning to make it up to Lake Chabot one of these days after work. Is there anywhere else cool to run around there? (I should know the area better after working there for 3+ years, but sadly I do not) IP: Logged
fatbabies Member	posted Sep-03-2005 01:26 AM Castro Valley checking in. I'm more of a treadmill runner but just thought I check in. IP: Logged
Rain Man Cool Runner	posted Sep-03-2005 01:03 PM San Francisco. Next run: Um, maybe Running of Da Bulls 5K in Palo Alto. ------------------ TURKEY BEACH TROT III: Dances with Turkeys Thanksgiving Day Run & Walk San Francisco, CA Race against a gigantic 6'1", 180-pound Turkey! Race details: www.TURKEYBEACHTROT.com Be hungry. Be very hungry........ [This message has been edited by Rain Man (edited Sep-03-2005).] IP: Logged
TazzMania Cool Runner	posted Sep-03-2005 01:26 PM Hello All ...just a bit douth of all of you in central california (Lompoc/Santa Maria Area) ....training for the Big Sur half this year and Big Sur marathon next april. Tazz ------------------ Mike Dolan Lompoc/ Vandenberg AFB CA Goals: Santa Barbara pier to peak half marathon and Big Sur full marathon My Training Blog My Running Profile IP: Logged
gcklo Cool Runner	posted Sep-03-2005 03:42 PM I like to go to the dirt track at Mission San Jose a lot. It is not crowded and there is a nearby restroom. I like to watch the football team there practice as well. The kids there do seem to need more endurance training though. Sometimes, I go to the Milpitas HS but lately I prefer to save on gas and just stay within Fremont. quote: Originally posted by mrampton: gcklo: What HS track do you run on? I grew up in fremont -- went to American. I have a friend who still uses their track for some of his runs every week or so. IP: Logged
gcklo Cool Runner	posted Sep-03-2005 03:45 PM I am also planning on running the Bulls. Though my chance of catching one of them is not great. I will also run the San Mateo 911 Memorial. Can't miss the chance to run on the horse track at Bay Meadows. Hope to knock one to two min off my 5k PR. quote: Originally posted by Rain Man: San Francisco. Next run: Um, maybe Running of Da Bulls 5K in Palo Alto. [This message has been edited by gcklo (edited Sep-03-2005).] IP: Logged
StacyBt Member	posted Sep-04-2005 01:58 AM I'm a new runner, just finished the 5th week of the 5k training program, and I live in Mountain View. So far I've done all my jogging alone and would enjoy some company if anyone is nearby. IP: Logged
Miles and Miles Cool Runner	posted Sep-04-2005 04:54 PM quote: Originally posted by hup: Hey there! Miles - how're things going? I don't know if I ever shared this with you, but in 2003 I ran CIM (actually the last 3 years). I was primed and ready to smash my PR (3:19:23 ... a good hour behind you) Anyway, I was slightly ahead of pace all the way through when I started to cramp right as we went under the freeway (is that about mile 23?). I ran as fast as I could go without cramping up, which was [b]not fast at all. Long story long, I finished at 3:19:24! I cried. So, on a far lower level, I could relate to your near miss in 02. What is on everyone's racing plate? My wife and I are running the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon in Susanville on 10/9. Also running a hilly 10 mile race in Mariposa on Sunday. Anyone else planning to race anytime soon? Thanks for responding. Maybe we can get together some sort of group deal sometime soon? hup[/B] Yeah that under the freeway right there is a cursed area watch out. In 2002 I missed water there and had to slow and spin all the way around to grab it (I was REALLY thirsty) that right there probably cost me the 2 1/2 seconds. I am racing just about every weekend. Jamba 5K on 9/18, Paso 10K on 9/25, and the big one Twin Cities Marathon on 10/2. Hopefully I can recover and still run CIM. Are you running CIM again? IP: Logged
Rain Man Cool Runner	posted Sep-05-2005 01:16 AM quote: Originally posted by gcklo: I am also planning on running the Bulls. Though my chance of catching one of them is not great. I will also run the San Mateo 911 Memorial. Can't miss the chance to run on the horse track at Bay Meadows. Hope to knock one to two min off my 5k PR. [This message has been edited by gcklo (edited Sep-03-2005).] I ran the Bulls 8K last year (not sure why they changed it to a 5K this year), and I was the last person to beat the first bull. Couldve gone faster but I was wearing a turkey costume. Some of the bulls are instructed to go slow, though, and they give the runners a 3 minute handicap. ------------------ TURKEY BEACH TROT III: Dances with Turkeys Thanksgiving Day Run & Walk San Francisco, CA Race against a gigantic 6'1", 180-pound Turkey! Race details: www.TURKEYBEACHTROT.com Be hungry. Be very hungry........ IP: Logged
hardcount Cool Runner	posted Sep-05-2005 07:50 PM I'm around the Sac area and I'm running the Buffalo Stampede 10 mile this coming Sunday, 9/11. I'm running Portland Marathon on 10/9 and I think this will be a good tune-up race. IP: Logged
hup Cool Runner	posted Sep-05-2005 11:57 PM quote: Originally posted by Miles and Miles: Yeah that under the freeway right there is a cursed area watch out. In 2002 I missed water there and had to slow and spin all the way around to grab it (I was REALLY thirsty) that right there probably cost me the 2 1/2 seconds. I am racing just about every weekend. Jamba 5K on 9/18, Paso 10K on 9/25, and the big one Twin Cities Marathon on 10/2. Hopefully I can recover and still run CIM. Are you running CIM again? I'm waiting until after my 10-9 race to make the call on CIM. If I come through in good shape then I'll probably run it. If not so good I'm thinking about Napa in March or Newport, OR in May (have heard good stuff about this one) You're a busy guy these next few weeks! Is training going well? Any solid time goal at TCM? IP: Logged
hup Cool Runner	posted Sep-05-2005 11:59 PM quote: Originally posted by hardcount: I'm around the Sac area and I'm running the Buffalo Stampede 10 mile this coming Sunday, 9/11. I'm running Portland Marathon on 10/9 and I think this will be a good tune-up race. Have heard lots of good stuff about the Stampede. It does come at a great time to use it as a tune up for Portland. Good luck! hup IP: Logged
hup Cool Runner	posted Sep-06-2005 12:05 AM quote: Originally posted by Rain Man: I ran the Bulls 8K last year (not sure why they changed it to a 5K this year), and I was the last person to beat the first bull. Couldve gone faster but I was wearing a turkey costume. Some of the bulls are instructed to go slow, though, and they give the runners a 3 minute handicap. Stupid question .... are they actual bovines or folks dressed up as bulls? (I told you it was stupid ) I think it would be much safer to run with a guy in a turkey suit than with an actual bull BTW Rain Man, my daughter goes to USF and we were up there Saturday (it was fantastic to escape the Central Valley heat!). Can you tell me where you shop for running shoes in the City? Thx - hup IP: Logged
GoDawgGo Member	posted Sep-06-2005 12:37 PM Checking in from Fairfield. Just ran the GVH Labor Day Races in Davis on Monday. Next up...Probably Tracy Run for the Ribbon in early October. Focusing on 5/10K's for the time being after a long layoff. Maybe one or two marathons next year. IP: Logged
Rain Man Cool Runner	posted Sep-06-2005 01:12 PM quote: Originally posted by hup: Stupid question .... are they actual bovines or folks dressed up as bulls? (I told you it was stupid ) I think it would be much safer to run with a guy in a turkey suit than with an actual bull BTW Rain Man, my daughter goes to USF and we were up there Saturday (it was fantastic to escape the Central Valley heat!). Can you tell me where you shop for running shoes in the City? Thx - hup yeah, they have elite runners dressed up as bulls--the palo alto residents would have a cow if they were real. nicole teter (ran the 800 meters in athens) was one of the bulls. for running shoes, i get emm at fleet feet. ------------------ TURKEY BEACH TROT III: Dances with Turkeys Thanksgiving Day Run & Walk San Francisco, CA Race against a gigantic 6'1", 180-pound Turkey! Race details: www.TURKEYBEACHTROT.com Be hungry. Be very hungry........ IP: Logged
Slacker75 Member	posted Sep-06-2005 03:53 PM Checking in from Dublin. I'm currently training for the Grape Stomp half in Livermore on 10/23. IP: Logged
jreich Member	posted Sep-06-2005 04:06 PM Checking in from Palo Alto... Currently training for the NYC Marathon. Running the Bizz Johnson 1/2 as a warmup / pace indicator. I'm relatively new to competitive running and haven't heard of this Bulls 8k or 5k, which is apparently going to take place right under my nose. Can someone let me know where to get info / register for it? Also considering the possibility (not really seriously yet) of running CIM if I don't think NYC will be a good race for meeting my time goal. IP: Logged

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