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Strep
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 posted Apr-01-2007 12:13 PM
   
Happy Apirl Fool's - hope the forecast snow for later this week is an April Fool's joke!Good week of running - 8k on Wednesday, 10K Thursday, including 6 X 800 intervals at 3:52, 11K yesterday and 20 today. So much less pressure with a 1/2 - at least until Coach gave me my revised 6 week plan and his expectation that I can run at @5:15 k pace..........for a 1:50 1/2. I think he is dreaming - I'll be happy at 1:55. Happy running everyone.
Patti
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aurang
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posted Apr-02-2007 10:02 AM
It's going to be snowy and -3 or so for the Spring Run-Off. I can't say I'm surprised. Last year, the temperature mysteriously dipped to -5 or so. The year before, it was one degree with pouring rain.
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jcumming
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posted Apr-03-2007 08:29 AM
G'day.I have been hanging out in Atlanta. It's too hilly for me, but I have been getting some really slow training in. I need to get to San fran where it's a lot flatter.
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HighParkGuy
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posted Apr-04-2007 10:09 AM
Hey folks,Everyone ready for the April snow showers! Well I met with the Dr. yesterday to go over my knee MRI report. It appears I moved some during the scan but still the results (abridged) are not pretty: - radial tear of the medial meniscus
- evidence of high-grade partial tearing of the medial collateral ligament
- scar tissue and build-up indicating a prior low-grade sprain
- significant cartilage loss
- severe chondrosis at the inferior articular cartilage
- moderate amount of fluid build-up
- some thickening of the IT band The Dr. was reasonably optimistic about being able to repair everything. I have an appointment with a surgeon next week to discuss options and alternatives. I very much hope to be able to run again sometime soon but meanwhile the elliptical is my new best friend. Good luck to those running the Spring Run-Off this weekend. Cheers,
Craig
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DawnT
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posted Apr-04-2007 11:52 AM
Thanks for the update HPG. Good luck with it all and keep posting updates.I anyone here doing spring run-off?
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aurang
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posted Apr-04-2007 09:35 PM
Yeah, I am.
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Strep
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-04-2007 09:46 PM
Its beginning to look a lot like ...........sorry wrong holiday  I won't be running the Spring Run Off. Another 20k run this weekend in my crash training for Missisauga. Good luck to those who are running. Hope you are running soon, Craig. Nice to hear from you JC. Patti
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jcumming
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-07-2007 08:11 PM
Everyone still alive??It was nuts at Running Room today...we did about 2 weeks worth of sales. Guess it was that warm spring weather. I guess I should be watching the hockey game. Leafs were leading 3-1 last I checked. I figure 6-3 Montreal will be about right. Much ado about not much with the fight for the possible right to be demolished in the playoffs.
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fitchic3
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posted Apr-08-2007 09:16 AM
We did our long one on the Friday this week. I thought I would, by doing that, get to sleep in on sunday BUT I have to be here. The word has come down from high that I have to be here for all for the runners who will never show. I love waisting my time. ------------------
stay strong be brave and wait for the signs
FIT CHIC03
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Strep
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-08-2007 10:57 PM
Happy Easter everyone. Felt more like Christmas, almost put the tree up. Nice four day weekend for me - good thing as the long run got postponed until tomorrow as I hosted the family dinner.Enjoy you chocolat. Patti
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DawnT
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posted Apr-10-2007 09:12 AM
We're still trying to recover from the Easter weekend, so things are going slowly in our household today. We were up until after 3:00 am for church on Saturday night. Gotta love those Greek Orthodox all-night services!  I'm off to California on Thursday for a triathlon training camp with a bunch of women I met on the internet. It's funny telling my kids where I'm going when I'm always telling them not to trust anyone you meet on the internet. Double-standard, indeed!
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Strep
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-12-2007 05:34 PM
Well, all my buddies going to Boston are telling me I'm lucky I didn't qualify this year - looks like a big nasty Nor'easter may make Monday's run a bit more challenging. Hope that means next year will be nice Track work tonight - although it will be a small group, as quite a few are off to Boston. Hoping spring shows up soon! Patti
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DawnT
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posted Apr-16-2007 12:26 PM
Hi all! I'm just back from a weekend of training in California with some cool tri-chicks. We trained hard during the day and partied hard all night!! It was great fun. I got in over 9 hours of riding and 2 hours of running in 3 days. The toughest ride was Saturday. Four hour ride in sustained 25 mph winds with gusts up to 40 mph!! Epic!Back to reality now. Hope everyone had a good weekend. I've been told the spring weather is going to show up any day now. 
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JimR
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posted Apr-16-2007 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by DawnT:
I'm just back from a weekend of training in California with some cool tri-chicks. We trained hard during the day and partied hard all night!!
That sounds horrible. Next time, I'll go in your place and save you the stress. Ran through the park system then through town down to Front and University yesterday, then back. It was a lot easier heading down with the wind at my back, the return trip wasn't quite as much fun. Not too many out there. Taylor Creek was jammed with the Walk for MS folks, I think everyone else was running races somewhere, or in Boston. Today's a good day for a day off.
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Strep
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posted Apr-18-2007 01:50 PM
Well, guess I'm not running Chicago. I was waiting for my buddies to decide and now its full - all 45,000 spots. Suggestions for a nice flat fall marathon gladly welcomed!Patti
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DawnT
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posted Apr-18-2007 02:33 PM
Flat marathon = ScotiabankToo bad about Chicago, Patti.
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Fast Eddie
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posted Apr-18-2007 10:43 PM
Hi Patti,Yes, too bad about the Windy City. Niagara pretty flat, but it seems always have a head wind on the Niagara Parkway. Detroit is OK too except the Ambassador Bridge. The Peace Bridge in Fort Erie isn't as bad. Hope training for Mississauga Half is going well.
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jcumming
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posted Apr-19-2007 12:55 AM
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Originally posted by Strep:
Suggestions for a nice flat fall marathon gladly welcomed!
Steamtown, Wilkes-Barre PA...usually the same day as Chicago. Heard good things about it...especially that it's downhill
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JimR
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posted Apr-19-2007 04:37 PM
The Toronto Marathon (old CIM) has changed it's course. It no longer goes northward first, it comes down Yonge and along Queen's Quay and makes it's way over to High Park and back. So 1/3 downhill, the rest flat...'cept for that little elongated rise along University.edit: it still makes it's way along Rosedale Valley Rd, so that long drop is still there. [This message has been edited by JimR (edited Apr-19-2007).]
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DawnT
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posted Apr-19-2007 05:56 PM
I saw that change today as well. The new course looks better than before. Anything is better than that first 10k they used to have into no-man's land.Loving the weather!! I did a 1:50 run today and I have big rides scheduled for the weekend. No more indoor trainer!!!
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Strep
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posted Apr-21-2007 10:27 AM
Thanks for the feedback, guys. It will likely be Scotia but what about Marine Corps (I here there is a good shortcut - JUST KIDDING!), or Columbus, Ohio, or Philidelpia?Love the weather!!!! Looking forward to my long run! Patti
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jcumming
Cool Runner |
posted Apr-22-2007 08:05 AM
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what about Marine Corps (I here there is a good shortcut - JUST KIDDING!), or Columbus, Ohio, or Philidelpia?
I have run Philadelphia and I really like it...and you get to run the Rocky Steps at the art the museum after you are done....of course you have to sing "Gonna Fly Now" as you do it. Marine Corps is a lottery entry Columbus used to be a fave for people from around here, but not so much anymore it seems. Knowing the topography of Columbus I'm sure it's about as hilly as Scotiabank.
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DawnT
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posted Apr-24-2007 08:45 AM
Hey all! We were slipping down the page, so I thought I'd check in to see how everyone's doing. About to head out for a ride/run brick. Looks like the weather has cleared up nicely for it.
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JimR
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posted Apr-24-2007 10:40 AM
Just fine out this way. Weekend was great, got a good tempo run in on Saturday and a long run out the spit on Sunday. It's nice just to have that vicious cold air behind us for another season.
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jcumming
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posted Apr-24-2007 06:10 PM
Heading off to Tennessee for some hill training.Managed to get a couple of long (but pathetically slow) runs in on Friday and Today...13 and 11 miles....actually had to walk a bit in the 13 miler...think I was going so slowly that I hurt myself. I now feel confident I can finish the Mississauga Half well before nightfall...possibly before lunch...it starts at 7:30.
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