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Topic: Montreal "cooler in winter" Runners |
Joeboxter
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 posted Dec-24-2006 10:25 PM
   
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night"
-St. Nicholas, as told to Clement Clarke Moore
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gomezthedog
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-24-2006 10:41 PM
...... and a hippy chrastmas to one & all..... didn't manage to get everything in today..... in fact I'll be doing xmas stuff in january.... so what's new!! didn't get to run today either.... so I'll get up really early tomorrow and get in a couple of pre-turkey hours on the mountain ..... and then back to stuff a very handsome looking bird.....
anyway... wishing all a wonderful day... and make sure you DO! over-indulge  Gomez & Grommit
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RalfM
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-25-2006 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by Acidosis:
Can you give a description of the cakes and Frankfurt topping you had? Kaufhaus des Westens, isn't that the store that sent Walmart packing? Sounds like a lot of fun you had in Berlin!
Mozarttorte is a chocolate cake with a serious core of marzipan. For details and a photo see http://mozarttorte.domainname.at/e_index1.php . Frankfurter Kranz also is a cake not a topping. It's an ordinary cake (maybe what is called sponge-cake in English, but I am not sure) filled and iced with crème au beurre and then topped with roasted hazelnuts and cherrys. See http://www.torten-online.de/Torten.php?Torte=Frankfurter-Kranz . This is certainly worth a few km. Enjoy, Ralf P.S.: I don't believe that KDW had anything to do with the decision of Walmart to leave. Since this is one single store, their influence is limited. Walmart had more problems with discounter chains like Aldi and Lidl.
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gomezthedog
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posted Dec-26-2006 09:26 AM
woohoo..... finally some snow ...... went walkies this morning noticed three joggers..... felt guilty, ate just a tad too much yesterday...... guess i'll get some sort of run in later.....
Did everyone else survive? did we get some nice gifts?G&G
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-26-2006 09:57 AM
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did we get some nice gifts?G&G
Mine came in the form of a reality check. Got a new high tech digital scale that calculate BMI and stores your weight goal and history...yadda,yadda, yadda. Anyway set it up then the magic moment, step on it and voila drum rolll 200.2 lbs. Humm re-read the instructions over and over step on 10 more times and 200.2 lbs, damn it. checked my old one and it reads 185 lbs. Apparently Angie's scale at work and the doctors confirm that the old scale (15 years old and rusty) is about 15 lbs under weight Damn-it. Geuss I was closer to 215lbs when I ran the Ottawa Marathon. Oh well guess I need to lose 20lbs. Just found out that the Jay Marathon may not even be at Jay next year due to the gowing number of entrants.  http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_55/5383.shtml So anyone interested in meeting for a run up the snowy mountain this week. Roly [This message has been edited by rolyone (edited Dec-26-2006).]
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Df7
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-26-2006 03:50 PM
Survived, blerk, the food. Just too much and too rich.Gifts, Santa was good  1/2 hour t/m followed by a 1/2 pool...now for a short nap...zzz. Roly - don't know my schedule for the upcoming weekend, I'll check back in later in the week.
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gomezthedog
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-26-2006 04:40 PM
..... well roly, i sympathise .... we have a "talking" scale that announces your weight for all the world to hear, it then tells you how much you've gained and then wishes you a "have a nice day" ....... it was a gift from K to her ex[subtle hint..... not!!].... I guess he left it behind..... easier than loosing weight 
....... KJ was looking very fit as she whizzed by gomez & I this afternoon, a beautiful day for a run on the mountain..... mild & snowy..... not bad for puppy walking too.
I managed to get in a bit of a pre-lunch run round the block yesterday, everything felt good.... I'll hit the gym tonight.... I really haven't had any luck finding time for the loooong runs lately.... ho humm
As for the jay thing.... wot about the winter challenge 10m/30m MTB race feb 10th...... couldn't find any clues as to there being a run option.... I may volunteer.... as I have an 8 hour "volunteer obligation" to fulfil.... where is everybody? G
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Turtleboy
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-26-2006 07:13 PM
Happy holidays everyone.Ran this morning with the blowing snow and the slushy conditions. After all that food, there was no other choice for me to atone for the previous day's gluttony. Courtesy of Acidosis, a goal for all of us to aim for in 2007 http://www.saketvora.com/kkc/ TB
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Mercury1
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-27-2006 01:12 PM
Welcome back to winter everyone. I knew it was too much to hope for. Almost did a repeat act down the stairs this morning but this time the hands were quicker than the feet.Easy TM workout yesterday. 40 minutes at Boston pace - 8.4 mph (6:49/mile). Relatively easy but continue to get that burning under my right foot. The neuroma is acting up again, I guess. Tonight is the "Jetty!#$%. Gotta find my CCM Tacks. How 'bout a CR New Years bash, or is everyone doing their own thing this year?
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dragonsrouges
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-27-2006 01:45 PM
Acidosis is a sick sick runner for trying to entice us to do that KK Challenge... To add to my 2006 misfortune, just as I was recoverying fully from my 10 month knee injury, I twisted my ankle today... Not even sure I can swim... Back to the drawing board...
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gomezthedog
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-27-2006 02:19 PM
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Originally posted by dragonsrouges:
Acidosis is a sick sick runner for trying to entice us to do that KK Challenge... To add to my 2006 misfortune, just as I was recoverying fully from my 10 month knee injury, I twisted my ankle today... Not even sure I can swim... Back to the drawing board...
..... my sympathies.... if I close my eyes and think very hard...I can still feel my twisted ankle from last feb. merc...alas new years is already booked, and the week after.....and then I'm off to TO for a couple of days..... and then it's show season..... argh!! how about valentines day? .... me too on the TM thing last night[albeit a tad slower...] I'll prolly dig out my trusty ol' studded shoes and take 'em for a spin as the sun goes down.... take care out there it's mighty slippy g&g
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Silly Sally
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posted Dec-27-2006 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by gomezthedog:
..... my sympathies.... if I close my eyes and think very hard...I can still feel my twisted ankle from last feb.merc...alas new years is already booked, and the week after.....and then I'm off to TO for a couple of days..... and then it's show season..... argh!! how about valentines day?
Ugh, DR, I feel for you. I too still feel my sprained ankle from over a year ago - went snow boarding the other day and it was stiff stiff stiff and sore. Good luck and I hope you mend quickly. Merc, I've already got plans for NYE, but you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll coordinate something to bring in the new year sometime later in Jan when we all get settled back into more regular training (um, perhaps I am just speaking about my training ... ) But I will see you Jan 5 at Allie's! Grommit, hey, I'll be in Toronto too next week - give me a shout and we might just be able to coordinate a bowl of New Year's soup! Hope everyone is having a great holiday! Sally p.s. Look what I got for Christmas ... http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/gear/nightray.php 
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tired and sore
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posted Dec-28-2006 07:57 AM
Just wanted to remind everyone that Phoenix will be holding a Hogmanay Hustle on December 31. We will be meeting at Smith House at about 18:30 and then make our way to the Chalet for a toast at 7:00PM ( midnight in Scotland) We plan to do a couple of loops around the cross. We will be joined by a couple of people from Scotland who will be visiting Montreal this week end. Hope you can make it. See the Phoenix website for further details
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Df7
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-28-2006 08:04 PM
Beautiful evening for a run, slippery, potholes, CARS, but nice nevertheless Sorry to hear about the ankle DR, have you had it looked at ? Thanks for the invite Tired and Sore but it will be all quiet on the Df front for new years. Enjoy the evening, sounds like lots of fun.
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speedyfeet
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-28-2006 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by tired and sore:
Just wanted to remind everyone that Phoenix will be holding a Hogmanay Hustle on December 31. We will be meeting at Smith House at about 18:30 and then make our way to the Chalet for a toast at 7:00PM ( midnight in Scotland) We plan to do a couple of loops around the cross. We will be joined by a couple of people from Scotland who will be visiting Montreal this week end. Hope you can make it. See the Phoenix website for further details
Don't forget - prizes for best Scottish attire (ie: the tackiest plaid ever). The whole thing will be Phoenix style so hope some of you guys can make it.
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Acidosis
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-28-2006 11:43 PM
Phoenix style? Will that mean you will all be having a bowl of bran?
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Mercury1
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-29-2006 12:12 AM
With cherries on top.....Mmmmm. No Gomez, get down.....
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-29-2006 08:25 AM
Well Since grommit sent me an e-mail he received from the RD at Jay mentioning that the Jay Challenge will no longer be at Jay and the RD is currently seeking a new venue (hopefully in Vermont) and there is a chance that the race may be postponed this year. I have been looking to find other races to fill the year. If there is no news by March first then I will switch to another dream for this year.
Possible races.Champlain Classic 15 km in Vermont May 6
http://www.champlainclassic.com/ Whiteface uphill race June 6
http://www.whitefacerace.com/footraceinfo.html Vermont 50 (50km or 50 miles) September 30
http://www.vermont50.com/[/URLRun for the toad 25 km trail also Sept. 30
[URL=http://www.runforthetoad.com/home.html]http://www.runforthetoad.com/home.html [This message has been edited by rolyone (edited Jan-08-2007).]
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Turtleboy
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-29-2006 08:32 AM
Best wishes to everyone for the upcoming year. Health, wealth and time to enjoy both.Roly: Whiteface. good times. Definately oodles of fun. Right DF? As for myself, getting ready for the Hypothermic half in February, followed by Around the Bay in Hamilton in March before the marathon in April. Should be fun. Which events are will you be running? TB
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Df7
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posted Dec-29-2006 12:49 PM
Whiteface - fun ?! If anyone organizing another trip, count me in Will be interesting to see what the weather will throw at us the next time.
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-29-2006 04:13 PM
Whiteface looks likely.Well since the Montreal cool runners are all doing there own thing these days and no one confirmed to get together and run this week-end. Looks like I'm going to run in Ile Bizzard tomorrow morning with the Phoenix Running club.
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Df7
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-30-2006 08:46 AM
Lovely for an early morning run...started to snow half way through my loop, had the loud tunes on, snow stinging my face...happy camper was I... ...boy am I slow, have to start running (trying to keep up) with some of the faster folk on here in the new year.Enjoy the weekend... 'fly
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Mercury1
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-30-2006 10:05 AM
Ahhh Df. You must have been in heaven! I think I will put on my stuff and do the same thing.Roly. Did you run with Phoenix? I wasn't in the mood to drive out to Buzzard Island. I'll go from Lachine to the mountain & back (I hope). Good day CR's.
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rolyone
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-30-2006 11:48 AM
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Roly. Did you run with Phoenix? I wasn't in the mood to drive out to Buzzard Island. I'll go from Lachine to the mountain & back (I hope).
Yep. Nice bunch of runners. Wow must have been about 25 of them. As a cool runner I must admit I'm feeling a little bit of Pheonix envy. Nice thing about being such a big group there is always someone there on the days they meet. Just show up and run. Just too far for me to be a regular especially on week night.
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gomezthedog
Cool Runner |
posted Dec-30-2006 01:06 PM
...... that's what is! Phoenix envy..... these day my boss runs when he can, has no schedule, counts walkies as cross training and is still a fair ways from form....... however, he seems ok with that.... and he never really did the group thang anyways....but meanwhile up on the mountain today, the conditions were superb up to his ankles in powder on some of the trail.... and everything else took about 50% effort.... ran from home and wow! was the trip up Wilderton tough in the salty slush... w/1 loop 1:42..... now if he can just sneak in an hour tomorrow he'll break the 40mile/week thing which is where he was before the flu from hell got him! ....later
g&g
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