West Ashley Running

Charlie Post

2012-01-29T10:19:00.002-05:00

We had a great race day yesterday at Charlie Post. We got to see Annie's cute young'un. The weather was perfect. Anne got second overall. Cami won her age group. Annie and I both got 2nd in our age groups: "25 - 29" and "slightly older than that", respectively. Gordon made the switch and ran the 15K (the omens were good). A good showing all around.

Jay and I had a good run this morning. We caught up with the Mt. Pleasant crowd and ran with them for a couple of miles. Just like last week, the wind worked to our advantage; we got a head wind going out and a nifty tail wind on the return. Wish we could have that every week.

Best of luck for Charlie Post

2012-01-23T12:43:00.002-05:00

Missed the last couple of Sunday morning runs but wanted to wish everyone the best of luck at Charlie Post this weekend. I'm opting for the 5k in pursuit of my resolution to get fast again. See you there!

Sunday

2012-01-10T20:25:00.002-05:00

We had a good run on Sunday with unusually warm weather. The group had a visitor, Lauren, who we hope will visit Charleston again. '

Good luck to anyone the Charleston Full or Half this weekend. I'll be out of town this weekend, but am looking forward to some local races coming up soon. See everyone next week.

Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T14:20:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone had a great holiday and got some good running swag in their stocking. Looks like everyone had fun at the Polar Bear Plunge. Now it's time to gear up for a busy race season.

Has everyone seen the discount prices for signing up early for Kiawah? It's $70 for the marathon till the end of February.

Charleston Marathon, Charlie Post, Save the Light, and Myrtle Beach are all coming up, one after the other. I'm prepping for the Black Mountain Marathon in February, so my mileage will start to sneak up. I've had a few good long runs over the holiday, but I'll be looking forward to getting back with the group this Sunday. See everyone then.

Holidays

2011-12-16T09:41:00.002-05:00

Congrats to Gordon and Ann who both participated in the Kiawah Half. Weather conditions were suburb (wish it had been like that last year). The hectic race calendar now appears to be taking a holiday break. But things will pick back up again in January.

Who's planning on doing the Charleston Full or Half? How about Charlie Post? (I'll plan to be there.)

Ricky, Matt and I had a good 12 miler on Sunday. We picked up Tom Mather at about the half way point and he ran with us for a few miles (albeit a bit slower than he's probably used to).

Kiawah

2011-12-09T06:26:00.002-05:00

Good luck to everyone running Kiawah tomorrow. The weather looks like it will be nearly perfect. Much better than last year.

Cami, Michelle and I had a great run on Sunday. It's been a balmy December, so far. We'll see how the rest plays out.

I plan to be there Sunday. Hope to see folks out there.

And still more racing...

2011-11-29T11:09:00.002-05:00

Congrats to all of our Turkey Day warriors. Cami got top overall masters, Ann was eighth overall, and Ricky was sixth in his age group (who am I leaving out?).

Reindeer Run is coming up this Saturday. The hits just keep on coming.

I missed this past Sunday with a nasty cold, but I'm looking forward to being back this coming Sunday. Hope to see folks then.

Turkey Day

2011-11-23T14:18:00.002-05:00

Good luck to everyone running Turkey Day tomorrow. Looks like the weather will be perfect.

Gordon, Jay and I had a great run on Sunday. The warm weather makes rolling out of bed that much easier. I plan to be there this Sunday. Hope to see everyone out there, ready to run off some of the feasting.

More Racing News

2011-11-08T07:26:00.002-05:00

A big congratulations to Michelle, who pulled off a 3:31 in her debut marathon in Savannah this past weekend. Mighty impressive, though not too surprising given how hard she's trained. Boston is now on the table.

The West Ashley crowd also racked up at the James Island Connector Run this past Saturday. Anne got second overall, Greg got fifth overall, Cami got first place Masters, and Gordon got fifth in his age group. (and what the heck, we'll also claim our occasional attendee Francis Woodard, who won her age group). Way to represent, everyone!

I'm just starting to get my legs back after MCM. I plan to be there for our long run this Sunday. Look forward to hearing some race stories.

Marathons R Us

2011-11-01T10:04:00.002-04:00

Had a great time in DC, the weather was clear but freeeeezing, 31 with a wind chill of 27 (still better than being too hot). Thanks for all the support in training. I definitely wouldn't be able to do this well without my fellow psychopa...I mean, runners. Brush with celebrity note: Drew Carey was our official starter. He then jumped in the marathon and finished in 4:37. Not too shabby.

Ricky was cruising in Frankfurt. He ran a much smarter, solid marathon. And check out this little technological leap: Frankfurt has a series of streaming video feeds in front of each timing mat that tracks each runner and creates a quick video clip as they cross the mat. Ricky's results page has a video link to his series of video clips (so no one can accuse him of throwing in a sub).

Click here to check it out. Ricky is wearing the orange sleeveless crewneck, no hat. (note: the video begins with the obligatory commercial and intro). Ain't the future fun?

Good luck to Michelle on her debut marathon in Savannah this weekend. Given how solid she's been ticking off those long runs, she should have no troubles. Also good luck to anyone heading to New York.

I won't be in attendance for our long run this Sunday, but will make it out the next.

MCM

2011-10-30T15:53:00.006-04:00

We've been waiting with excitement John's MCM adventure. At least I know that Gordon and I, while battling a chilly morning long run, were keeping in our thoughts John, wishing him well in his marathon quest, hoping he will have great weather and no wind. And after the run, of course I found myself cheering and staring at the on line tracking, wishing that somehow I could communicate through telepathy my whisper of strength, power and endurance from the 35 K onward.

I hope John is very proud of his result. I think he should be, considering what he 's been through for the last 10 months. He never gave up, fought through injury, and quickly regained his coveted fitness. His journey is amazing, and he continues to inspire us every day and in every way. Truth to be told, I just could not slack off on my track workouts, knowing that John will be there at the crack of dawn, running 12x1 mile repeats precisely on pace, like a metronome.

Congrats and have a quick recovery! We will be waiting for details.

Good luck to everyone running Savannah next weekend.

Avondale 5K

2011-10-22T11:09:00.017-04:00

So - if there's a race that starts 1/4 mile from your front door - there probably aren't too many excuses you can legitimately roll out for not doing it. I noticed Gordon bagged 2nd in our age group here last year, the inaugural running of this race - so thought I'd open this year's road racing account (what d'you mean 2011 is almost over!?) with what I hoped would be my local fish-and-chipper*

YIKES! - I guess the quality of West Ashley running has increased - or else the fine Autumn weather prompted lots of talent to make the trip to the Avondale Triangle. Cami was looking fit and fast. Seekings was looking calm - I didn't recognise anybody else - I thought I may be able to keep up with either Mike or Cami - and opted to start fast and see how long I could hang there. With blood oxygen levels depleting as fast as the economic downturn of 2008, and lactic rising as quickly as the national unemployment rate; the front runners started passing through me from the 1 mile marker onwards like a dose of salts....

Despite my heaving lungs and panicking brain, the 2 mile marker came at less than 13 minutes - which surprised the $#!t out of me - so I decided to hang on, empty the tank and see how the finale panned out. I barely beat some 12 year old into the finish chute, with Cami on the distant horizon and Seekings nowhere to be seen. He would take 1st Masters in 18:sumthin (fit b@5t@rd - isn't he supposed to be politicking or helping the city ?!) - Cami would take 3rd lady overall, a few seconds under 20mins. Meredith Nelson took 1st Masters with a smidgin over 21 mins - I had to wait until the age group results to gauge success.

D@mn - despite bettering GN's time from last year by almost half a minute, my 20:29 was only good enough to get me third young40sumthin - still, at what other races can you score Mimosas, beer and breakfast biscuits at the finish line ?

Good Luck to John and the other Marine Corps contenders next weekend. I'm helping with the Ecothon out at Capers tomorrow, so will not be able to join you at 7am.

(* ed note - easy scottish race where you feature on podiums without much effort and no training due to small talent pool in out of the way places)

Autumn Weather

2011-10-18T09:25:00.002-04:00

Autumn must be here. Gordon returns and we're getting our first taste of some good fall weather. It was great to welcome Jay and Josh to the group, as Michelle, Matt and I are putting the final touches on our marathon training.

What other upcoming races are folks training for? I need to update our list.

I'll be working the finish line at the Folly Beach Challenge this Saturday (not to late to sign up, if you're looking for something different). For our Sunday morning run, I'll be going a little shorter (8 miles). How about other folks?

Solid Performances

2011-10-10T19:04:00.002-04:00

Let's hear it for Cami and Ann, both of whom traveled north, only to wind up racing under unseasonably hot conditions (seems they took our weather with them). Cami traveled to Boston to race in the Tufts 10K earlier today. The race started at noon. You wouldn't think that would be a problem in Boston in October. It was 85 degrees (two degrees shy of a record). With a time of 45:47, Cami wound up 140th in an event with over 6,400 participants (22nd out of 1,570 in her AG).

Ann also battled some heat in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chicago reached 80 degrees that day. Ann finished in the top 300 overall with a time of 3:21:20 (50th in her AG). Outstanding performances, especially considering the temps.

It is rare indeed when our Sunday run gets to enjoy cooler temps than Boston and Chicago. Can't wait to hear the war stories. Remember our runs are now starting at 7:00 a.m. Hope to see everyone on Sunday.

7:00 a.m.start time for this Sunday

2011-10-05T11:20:00.003-04:00

It's that time of year again. Our start time is moving up to 7:00 a.m.

Oh what a difference a week makes. We were treated to wonderful, cool weather for our long run on Sunday. There was definitely more spring in the steps this week. For those of us prepping for long races this fall, the long mileage has gotten much more bearable. We'll see everyone out there again this Sunday.

Good luck to Cami racing at the Tufts 10K in Boston this coming Monday.

See everyone else at 7:00 a.m. this Sunday.

Where's Autumn?

2011-09-26T09:32:00.002-04:00

Michelle, Ricky and I were pleased to welcome Rhett to the group. We had a serious day of running. The "short" loop was 14 miles. Ricky and I were going at a fairly serious clip when Tom Mather caught us at the base of the bridge and ran with us back into Charleston. As you might guess, the pace picked up even more as Tom and Ricky began channelling Ryan Hall and Dathan Ritzenhein. I was apparently channelling Elmer Fudd and struggled badly for the last three miles. I was a zombie for the rest of the day.

Can't wait to do it again this Sunday. Hope to see everyone out there.

Asheville

2011-09-20T13:06:00.002-04:00

Had a great time at the Asheville Half. The Charleston crowd was representin'. The weather was perfect. The course was evil. Free Highland Ale at the finish line. All things were in their place.

We had a good long run on Sunday. Cody, Cami and I welcomed Matt and gave him the grand tour (West Ashley to downtown to Mt. Pleasant and back). Hope to see everyone out there again this Sunday.

September

2011-09-01T14:22:00.002-04:00

Congrats to Ricky. His team got second place in the Century division of the Colorado Relay. Who needs altitude training?

We had a good crowd on Sunday. Ann, Swaz, Cody, Kristina, Michelle and myself had what could actually be described as cooler weather (all things being relative). Let's hope this trend continues.

Just keep moving, Irene!

2011-08-26T10:58:00.004-04:00

Good luck to Ricky in the Colorado Relay starting today. I'm sure their weather will be better than ours.

We had a good run this past Sunday. The Swaz is back in town and joined Cami, Scott and me. I plan to be there this Sunday as well. Hopefully Irene will move on through quickly and we'll have a cooler weekend to enjoy.

Dog Days

2011-08-19T09:28:00.002-04:00

Late summer temps are starting to drop. That's how you can tell it's August, when we think of a 90 degree high as a cold spell. Cami and I were happy to have Michelle and Cody join us for our long run on Sunday. Michelle cranked six more miles on top of our run in prep for the Savannah Rock and Roll (I'd say she's plenty ready). Hope to see them again soon.

Hope to see everyone out there this Sunday.

Hot Summer Nights

2011-08-12T10:23:00.002-04:00

Ran the Hot Summer Nights 5K in Columbia last weekend. The race lived up to its name. It was over 90 degrees when the race started at 7:00 p.m. The course is relatively flat and I went through the first mile at a nice pace. However at that point, things got noticeably slower. My overall pace wound up being slower than the hilly 4-miler Gordon and I ran last month.

Here's the funny part. After mile one, I started passing people. Lot's of them. It was this weird optical illusion. My watch was telling me one thing ("You're slowing down!"). But the competition on the horizon line was saying another. I guess that sometimes the key to success is simply survival.

Scott and I had a good run on Sunday morning. It felt good to shake off the burn from the previous evening with a nice slow morning run. I should be there this Sunday. Hope to see everyone else.

August at last

2011-08-01T11:07:00.003-04:00

Our last run in July was just plain hot. Running in the coolest part of the day, it was still 80 degrees when we started (85 when we finished). It was definitely a stick-your-head-in-the-fountain day. Hopefully, August will be kinder.

I'm thinking about running the Hot Summer Nights 5K in Columbia this Saturday. It has been years since I've run an evening race.

I've also put a couple of races in our "Races We're Training For" column. Are there any others I should put there? Let me know.

Starting to feel better

2011-07-23T20:22:00.000-04:00

I've been running and starting to feel better. I was the recipient of a sports massage and she kicked my butt. I will probably run the bridge tomorrow morning as I have to try to prepare for the Colorado Relay next month.

Still Hot

2011-07-13T09:25:00.002-04:00

Cami and I had a good Sunday run, though the heat really seems to be nonstop. Our mid-week speed work seems to be suffering more than our long runs. I just keep telling myself that it will all pay dividends when the autumn gets here. I will be traveling this weekend, but hopefully we'll have a few folks to carry on the tradition.

There were a couple interesting things to note in David Quick's most recent blog entry: (1) Neville Miller will be moving back to Missouri, and (2) a certain Robert Turner's name showed up on the results of the SOAR 5K run. Hmmmm.

Back in the Hood

2011-07-06T10:03:00.004-04:00

Anne and I managed a brisk, short run on Sunday. Perfect pre-race for me. Then Gordon and I had a good time at the Born in the USA 4-Miler on Monday. With a race route basically through my childhood stomping grounds, Gordon got a grand tour of the neighborhood where I first developed a passion for running.

I'm definitely giving two thumbs up to summer races that provide a variety of fresh fruit. We had really good cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, and strawberries at the end (I also got a watermelon as my AG prize). Nice.

Ran into Cami on the greenway this morning. She and I plan to be there this Sunday for the long run. Hope to see others.

Happy 4th

2011-07-01T10:57:00.002-04:00

We had a great run on Sunday. Greg, Gordon, Reagan and I managed to crank out a 12 miler. It was definitely a day to get the run done early. We saw lots of other runners out.

Are folks planning to race this weekend? I'm planning on running the Born in the USA 4 miler in Columbia on Monday. Time to see if I've shaken off the rust.

I know some folks are out to town, but I plan to be there Sunday for our morning run, though I don't plan to go too long. Anyone else?

Hot!

2011-06-20T10:00:00.003-04:00

According to the National Weather Service, we set a record yesterday: 100 degrees on the nose. By the time we were completing our run, it was in the low 80's. We still managed a brisk 8:00 minute pace. It was great to welcome Reagan and hope to see her again.

Winning the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" award for the day is Gordon, who elected to launch a 12 mile run at 11:00 that morning (we have photographic evidence). I'm sure it was a lot like Lawrence of Arabia only without the long robes and nice, handy camels.

We'll see you this coming Sunday at the much more sensible time of 6:30.

Summer Time

2011-06-12T20:27:00.002-04:00

We had a good run today. The long run went about 12 and a half. Still looking for a summer race to put on the calendar. PRC is going to have a couple of Wednesday Night Runs: The Summer Fun Trail 5K Series. These are going to be trail runs, but each has a twist. The first one, this Wednesday, will have age graded handicap starts (oldest to youngest). Could be just the one for me.

Floppin' Flounder

2011-06-01T18:25:00.003-04:00

Good luck to everyone running Floppin' Flounder on Saturday. Hope the temps won't be too high.

Good crowd for our first 6:30 run this past Sunday. We caught our Mt. Pleasant counterparts at the half way point and ran with them for a bit. The heat is on for the summer, but that extra half hour helps.

Good luck to Molly in her travels to the far reaches of the globe. We hope to see her in the future and hear about her adventures.

Hope to see everyone Sunday Morning.

Sunday Morning 6:30

2011-05-24T10:40:00.002-04:00

The consensus is in. Our start time for Sunday morning is now 6:30 a.m. It's time to beat the heat.

See everyone at 6:30.

Summer Hours

2011-05-23T12:18:00.002-04:00

We had a great crowd on Sunday. But the temperature was definitely moving into the tropical range. The coming week appears to be even hotter.

Is everyone good for moving our start times to 6:30 a.m. for the Sunday run? This is something we normally do about at this time of year. Please let me know.

Heatin' Up

2011-05-20T18:27:00.002-04:00

The weather has been graciously cool for the last couple of weeks or so (relatively speaking). But it looks like things are about to heat up as June approaches. Waiting to hear Gordon's tales of the relay. Sounds like team Don't Tradd on Me managed to maintain healthy levels of PMA (positive mental attitude) in spite of a poorly organized event.

I'm looking to go about 12 on Sunday. How about other folks?

This Weekend

2011-05-11T19:44:00.000-04:00

Good luck to Gordon, Howie and all the other members of team "Don't Tradd on Me", running in the Smokey Mountain Relay this weekend. There's a chance of rain, but the high and low temps should be just about right. Can't wait to hear the stories.

Looking forward to our Sunday run. I'm just about back on track with my weekly mileage. Hope to see some folks out there.

Sunday Run

2011-05-04T11:43:00.002-04:00

We had a great crowd this past Sunday. Some of us are recovering from a busy racing schedule. Some of us are shaking off the rust. Everyone agreed that there are plenty of races to choose from, coming up. Good luck to anyone running Hell Hole this Saturday.

Easter Run

2011-04-24T11:29:00.002-04:00

Good run this morning even in the heat. Looks like we were averaging just over 8 min pace most of the way. Did have some direction mishaps but all and all a good run. Mid span of the bridge at one point we almost went sub 7 then I bonked...and walked for a bit...but the group kept going. Is the heat here to stay? Last Sunday morning was so nice!

Grete the Great

2011-04-19T11:59:00.003-04:00

So sad to hear that Grete Waitz has passed away. Truly a running legend, as her Wikipedia page shows.

Happy Patriot's Day

2011-04-18T09:54:00.003-04:00

The Boston Marathon is underway, and is sure to be a distraction at my desk all morning. We'll see if Ryan Hall and new momma, Kara Goucher, can make something happen. Here's hoping good luck to all our Tuesday night track crowd (Karl, Jay, Mike S.) up in Boston today.

We had a fine run yesterday. Perhaps the last of the cool weather. We'll see.

Correction: In my last post, I wrote that Gordon will be in the "Blue Ridge Relay" (which is in September). Of course, I meant to indicate that he's in the Smokey Mountain Relay coming up in May.

Palmetto 200

2011-04-10T10:14:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to Ricky and Greg, whose team finished 3rd overall in the Palmetto 200. Gordon is preparing for the Blue Ridge Relay. With Swaz's ultra experience, it looks like we're becoming quite the ultra crowd.

I showed up for my first Sunday morning run of 2011 (thanks Gordon and Scott). Hopefully, my recovery will stay on track. Clearly I need to put an ultra on my calendar. Everyone have a good week.

Catherine the Great

2011-04-01T20:05:00.002-04:00

I just had the pleasure of introducing my girls to Catherine Ndereba at the Bridge Run Expo. She was very sweet and we talked for a moment. It's great that she's back.

Good luck to everyone running tomorrow. I'll see you in Marion Square.

Rain, Rain...

2011-03-27T14:31:00.002-04:00

At 6:15 this morning it sounded like it was coming down so I hit the alarm and tried to go back to sleep. At 6:46 I decided to go for it and with a cup of joe ran out the back door. I ran over to S-bucks but nobody was there so I took off downtown. Nice temperature and no rain but the car splash potential was huge! I know we usually bag it on raining days but I needed a run! BTW is anyone from our group doing the bridge run?

Spring is here

2011-03-20T20:54:00.002-04:00

And with it, let's hope a few good races. Gordon won his age group at the Mullet Haul (I was tabulating the results, but I swear he won fair and square). Other than that, our group hasn't been racing too much. Annie is but a few weeks away from motherhood. Cami and I are coming down off of injuries, in the midst of rehab, and chomping at the bit to get back to some serious running. But, slow and steady is the road to recovery.

In the meantime, sounds like folks are still spending time at the road races. I worked Mullet Haul. Rusty volunteered at Catch the Leprechaun. Bridge Run is only two weeks away.

How is our Sunday morning group? I haven't been in a while and I'd like to know how it's going.

Mullet Haul

2011-03-04T07:27:00.002-05:00

I saw Gordon's name on the list of participants for the Mullet Haul 5M/10M tomorrow on John's Island. Mike Stern is thinking about it. I'll be working the finish line. Is anybody else planning on showing up? The course is great. The weather should be great too.

Sold Out!

2011-02-24T19:19:00.002-05:00

The Marine Corps Marathon filled up in just over 24 hours and registration is closed. Yikes. I think that this is going to be the standard with major marathons from now on. I registered yesterday afternoon and now must hope that I'm recovered and back in shape by then.

Semper Fi.

MCM Registration

2011-02-22T09:31:00.003-05:00

Just a reminder: Marine Corps Marathon registration starts tomorrow, Feb 23rd. Sign up and line up. Hopefully, we'll be ready to go by then.

Warm weather?

2011-02-14T15:44:00.002-05:00

Ricky and I had a nice run yesterday morning...we split around 6 and met back at s-bucks. It was a nice morning and hopefully the chilly days are a thing of the past. Today begged for a long run hitting 70 like it did. Race calender is packed for the next 3-4 months - soon we will be complaining about the heat!

Swimming the Half

2011-02-05T14:36:00.002-05:00

After battling a cold for the last three weeks I decided last night to only run the 5K at Folly this year. That was last night. This morning coming up on the 5K/Half turn off I thought what the hell - you only live once. Of course right after that the monsoon hit! Luckily it was not that cold but it did get a little windy. I admit I did not push it as I have so little confidence after Kiawah but I did try to pick it up the last couple of miles. Note to self - wear flippers next time in similar conditions. Poor time but I felt I had to represent the West Ashley crowd - it's been a bit quiet on Sunday mornings lately. See everyone tomorrow!

The International

2011-02-02T08:18:00.004-05:00

Three cheers to Ann for winning first overall at Charlie Post this year. Our group continues to represent on the local race scene.

With a few of us struggling with injuries right now, I'm curious to know what people's plans are for upcoming races. Save the Light at Myrtle Beach are coming up. Not sure I'll make it on Sunday. What are other folks planning?

Also, if you haven't checked out Swaz's Wikipedia page (click here), make sure and do so. While enlightening, it is far too spartan for such a cosmopolitan figure, and I believe it needs a bit of updating (nothing about running). Who would like to pitch in?

Personally, I'm filing this one under "I didn't know what I didn't know."

Marathon Season

2011-01-21T20:09:00.005-05:00

Charleston Marathon was a success. It was great seeing everyone out there. Ricky and Greg cranked out a couple of strong marathons. Both finished in the top 20 overall. It was great yelling at them...I mean, cheering them on.

Is anyone in the group planning to run the Myrtle Beach full or half? I was just curious to know if anyone is gearing up for that one. Seems we've had representation at that event for the last few years (even when it was canceled).

Beautiful Morning!

2011-01-16T10:30:00.002-05:00

What a great sunrise on the battery this morning. Plenty of cyclists and runners taking in the early morning urban environs. Looks like a busy race schedule coming up...Charlie Post, Folly Half, and the Messa 8K among others. Next thing you know it will be the bridge run and Swaz will be back in town!

Ok it was Cold!

2011-01-10T20:38:00.002-05:00

Being Canadian I think I can judge coldness...it was pretty cold on the bridge Sunday morning but back in town it was not too bad. Good luck to Rickie this weekend! The Mount P group had a large turnout Sunday morning when we met them behind Teeter. Hopefully the weather will get better in the weeks to come.

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T19:50:00.003-05:00

Hope everyone had a happy and safe new year. Now, it's time to get back down to business. Only two weeks to Riverfront Marathon. Then Charlie Post and Folly Half, all in the span of a month.

I'm nursing a post Kiawah injury, so I won't be there in the morning. Who's planning on showing up? What kind of distances are we looking at?

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T09:31:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone has a safe and festive yuletide. Looking forward to seeing the new running gifts we get for the new year. Not sure how many people will make it Sunday morning (we'll be on the road). But let's remember to put a few miles in, between the feasting. We've got a host road races coming up in the new year. Happy holidays everyone.

Kiawah

2010-12-13T13:02:00.002-05:00

Well, I was doing fine until mile 17. Must have been something in the gatorade, because no one reported feeling great or clocking a stellar performance. The weather was a bit miserable, but wasn't really the issue (I don't think). Sometimes, it just ain't there. Oh well, they can't all be gems.

The after-race food & beer was great. And it was great seeing the whole running crowd. The whole shuttle parking thing actually worked pretty smoothly, and the on-course support was pretty good. So I guess Kiawah gets a high mark (or at least a passing grade).

Not sure if I'll make it Sunday morning. If I do, it won't be for a long one. How about other folks?

Jet Lag

2010-12-05T20:47:00.002-05:00

One week from Kiawah, and I've just come back from San Diego where I've been since Wednesday. Got in a couple of good runs, but I'm not too concerned since I've been pulling the mileage back. Now, I've got to get my clock turned around.

Congrats to Ann, who got fifth overall at a fiercely competitive Reindeer Run. Can't wait to hear from Cami on her half marathon in Palm Beach. Good luck to everyone prepping for Kiawah. I, myself, can't wait.

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-24T17:18:00.002-05:00

Let's here it for Ricky who pulled off the big prize, 1st overall, at his inaugural ultra: the Mad Marsh 50K. An auspicious beginning to his ultra career.

Good luck to everyone running Turkey Day tomorrow. The registration numbers are up, the competition will be fierce. A perfect beginning to a day of feasting.

Hope to see everyone on Sunday morning. Looking forward to tales of racing success and meals eaten.

Brush with Greatness

2010-11-15T20:34:00.002-05:00

I got to meet Bill Rodgers at the Governor's Cup Half this past Saturday. He was a great guy. I asked him if he remembered Bob Schlau and he replied, "Of course, he beat me the first time we raced together."

Big Congratulations to Cami on winning 1st overall female at the Folly 10 Miler. Quite an incredible performance.

November Events

2010-11-13T20:46:00.003-05:00

Congrats to John for winning his age group - Governor's cup Half-Marathon. John continues to inspire all of us with his performances. Way to go, John!

It was a chilly morning but perfect for running- beautiful sunrise! See you all next weekend!

Fall Back

2010-11-08T19:54:00.002-05:00

Okay, after an indian summer (is that politically correct?), too much Halloween candy and fair food, we were treated to a weekend with great running weather. Did I mention that I forgot to "fall back" and woke up an hour early on Sunday? I wouldn't have known if it hadn't been for my cell phone, cable box and computer, which are automatically programmed to tell me I'm an idiot (the extra hour gave me the opportunity to reflect on that).

Let's hear it for Ann, who got second overall, and Gordon, who won his age group, at the James Island Connector Run. Some of the big local races are just around the corner. I'm doing the Governor's Cup Half this weekend. And we've only got a short while until Turkey Day, Reindeer Run and Kiawah. Is everyone ready to sign-up and line-up?

Bonk!

2010-10-29T14:24:00.000-04:00

Normally, when you’re training for a December marathon in late October, you wouldn’t think that heat exhaustion would come into the equation. However, we were just one degree below the official high temperature records on both Wednesday and Thursday. Yesterday, I went for a mid-day 12 mile tempo run in 85 degree weather. It started off fine. The first four were at marathon race pace. Then the wheels fell off. I staggered home the last few miles, stopping at every water fountain along the way. Oh well, chalk one up for experience.

The weekend weather looks much more kind. I’m looking forward to our Sunday run. There are a couple of local offerings for road races tomorrow: the Daisy Dash 5K and the Fight for Air 5K. Anyone planning on racing these?

Double Down

2010-10-20T08:08:00.001-04:00

No, not the protein and sodium-laden KFC "sandwich", but the unfortunate timing of events this weekend... Now armed with kayak, I had decided to take part in the Challenge that is pure Folly put on by John's crowd at the county parks on Sunday. Unfortunately, my wife and her sister decided I was also running the 5k race for the cure the day before - so it was with tired legs I dropped off my kayak at the Folly Landing to receive it's official handicap.

I'd be back there after setting my bike and running shoes up at the transition point within the county park at the South side of the island. I managed to get into my boat without disaster and even started on time. Despite the constant pull to the right the whole 3 miles down the Folly River, I reached the Island tip in just under 38minutes, getting out of the water in 27th place. Kayaking is not the best preparation for running (neither is 5k the day before) so my legs felt like lead on the 0.7 mile run to the bike transition from the landing. Things went better on the 9mile bike ride up to the northern end of Folly Island and I managed to pick up about 16 places thanks to my secret weapon: cross tyres on my road bike.

You would not have been very proud of my style on the final 3+ mile run up the beach to the pier and back, although I did manage to claw back another three places, finishing in 9th place overall with 1:38:58, 2nd in the Masters. Kudos to Dirk deWitt who took over 8 minutes out of last years time to win in 1:27:18 and Heather Knight who finished 1st lady, an impressive second overall in 1:31:25. More results here

Puns and Entendres galore

2010-10-16T22:06:00.000-04:00

I started right behind the fast brothers, Upchuck and Waltz, looking resplendent in their matching "On The Run" outfits, in perfect conditions at the Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure on Daniel Island on Saturday morning. Regretfully, although perfectly legal, drafting is of little use on foot, and my usual 5k tactic of "start as fast as you can and try to hang on" paid it's usual dreadfully disappointing dividends as I wouldn't see our Tuesday evening friends for dust once the first fleeting fifteen seconds had passed....

I did manage to stay in front of the remarkably rapid Romanian for almost a whole mile before that significant achievment proved equally fleeting...my pulse rate monitor sounding like the dive klaxon onboard a submarine as Cami sped past me on her way to the Masters title in 20:13

The weatherman won (again) in 15:06, with Jay just beating Karl to the line in 15:39 for second. I was really impressed, however, with the effort the various running teams had made as shirts with clever slogans such as "Save the Ta Tas"; "The breast team"; "Mamas know breast"; "Save our magazines" (with appropriate pin-up pictures); "Breast foot forward"; "The Rack Pack"; and my particular favourite: "Stop the war in Our Rack".

The cute pink socks I borrowed off the wife seemed rather pitiful in comparison to such clever entendres - still at least I would manage to beat the 21 minute mark - or so I thought until I checked out the results on line....
......curses........21:01

Race Day

2010-10-16T21:07:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to Cami and Swaz for great performances at the Race for the Cure today. Perhaps the cool weather will keep those times speedy. I will be at the Folly Challenge working the finish line tomorrow. Hope you guys have a good run.

Autumn Among us...

2010-10-09T20:11:00.000-04:00

Temperatures have been down - I turned the aircon off earlier in the week and was even putting the duvet back on the bed a couple of days ago... The last couple of mornings I've driven the wife ~~mad with desire~~ to work at 6:45am and it's been pretty dark.

I called Gordon today and we made a less than democratic decision to START AT 7:00AM TOMORROW morning and until further notice?

I am happy to be back on my feet and will attempt to hang with you heroes for at least 3 miles....

2010-10-04T15:58:00.002-04:00

A quick glance at the CRC's web page and it looks like there is almost a race every weekend from now till Kiawah. Anyone doing the Avondale race in October? There are several new upstart races as well as the standards - JI Connector, Race for the Cure, and Turkey Day Run. Yes, we are lucky to live in a running city. Beautiful weather last Sunday morning. Hey is it time to push the starting time to 7am?

IOP?

2010-10-01T07:39:00.002-04:00

Anyone running the IOP? Looks like it will be nice morning. No Fat Tire at this unfortunately...but it is a 10k. Hope to see everyone Sunday morning if I can still move!

Fall is here...right?

2010-09-25T16:50:00.002-04:00

Okay, technically it's autumn now. Technically. Still waiting on those cooler temps. In the meantime, for our morning run, I'm going to be working up some beer miles. New Belgium is an official sponsor of the Green Fair tomorrow in Marion Square. Yowzah. Can't wait.

We had a great crowd for last week's run. Hope to see everyone tomorrow at 6:30.

Where's Autumn?

2010-09-18T20:44:00.002-04:00

Daily highs are still in the 90's. When is fall going to get here? Usually it gets cool enough after Labor Day to begin discussing moving our start time up. Looks like we'll have to wait a little longer.

I've got 12 on my schedule for tomorrow. Hope to see everyone at 6:30.

West Ashley Reprezentin'

2010-09-11T13:39:00.002-04:00

Ricky whipped out a 4th place overall, I managed 9th place overall at the Dirt Dash Half Marathon. Beautiful course, but still way too hot. Given the conditions, I was quite happy. I hope they try this one again next year with one small change...

Next year make it an actual half marathon. Did we mention that the course was not certified? The race director was willing to confess that it was measured with a car's odometer. We polled four folks (each wearing a Garmin) at the end. Everyone had over 13.2 miles (13.21 to 13.26).

Admittedly, given the weather, it was not going to be a fast day to begin with (winning time was around 1:24). But an extra tenth of a mile is enough to make you throw out the time. Chalk one up for tactical experience.

Plan to make it tomorrow, but will probably only go 8 to 10 miles. See everyone at 6:30.

Cold Snap (sort of)

2010-08-31T18:01:00.003-04:00

This brief respite from the oppressive heat has been a welcome change. But the weather folks say it will be back into the 90's by week's end (and then there are the hurricanes). Hopefully our run on Sunday won't be affect by either extreme.

Lots of races coming up. Caper's Eco Run is this Sunday. The Dirt Dash Half is next weekend. Anyone planning to sign up for these?

800"s anyone?

2010-08-25T11:02:00.002-04:00

Thanks goes to Lennie at the track last night for forwarding me this scorching 800 WR run in Berlin over the weekend...the second lap is amazing. Try to play where would you be on the track?

http://www.letsrun.com/2010/rudisha-video-0822.php

Charleston Marathon?

2010-08-20T14:38:00.001-04:00

Just wondering if anyone is running the Charleston Marathon? Inaugural race?

Race weekend

2010-08-11T21:18:00.003-04:00

We got a couple of races coming up this weekend. Hope the training has been going well for folks. We've been plodding through our Sunday runs, but I'm convinced it will pay dividends in the fall. Hope to see everyone Sunday morning.

Fight for Air Climb - North Chuck Coliseum

2010-07-31T15:16:00.001-04:00

Well, I showed up to climb (and descend my 265 feet or so) with a hundred or so others. Started with the quick guys at the front (30s intervals) because I wanted to get back to Charleston for Edwin Gardner's memorial ride at 9am. I have no idea what time I achieved as my HRM packed up after 3 minutes and stopped timing. I went out pretty hard - Neville Miller was 1 minute in front of me - and I was in oxygen debt by about the fourth set (4/22) of stairs (quite literally fighting for air ;) I managed to recover enough to catch the tall guy who started 30s in front of me, but I didn't see Neville for dust. The two times I recorded in training were 6m 47s and 6m 14s - will have to wait for results to be posted to see if I bettered that. Thanks for all the support and kind donations to American Lung Association.

Good to see Gordon and Mike Seekings at Edwin's ride from Cannon Park - 465 cyclists showed up for the ride!

Too Hot

2010-07-28T18:12:00.002-04:00

All seemed in agreement that our final few miles on Sunday were sweltering. It's embarrassing to say, but I had to admit to Swaz that I honestly didn't remember that he joined us a few miles in. Such was the state of my baking brain. Running in the summer is a real ....uhm.....adventure? (where's a neurologist when you need one. Wait, one was running with us).

I'm up for another round this Sunday. Let's just plan on keeping it easy and hydrated.

Question: in the midst of this heat, how are folks summer training plans working out?

Nearest thing to a hill race in Chucktown...

2010-07-19T18:12:00.003-04:00

On July 31st I plan to be bounding up and down some 1056 steps in the North Charleston coliseum as a way to get a hilly “fix” in between visits upstate to the trails...

Part of the deal is to raise funds for the American Lung Association to help fight lung disease. Your kind $10 donation will make an impact, funding life saving research, education and advocacy efforts. It's easy to support this cause by making your tax-deductible donation online using this link:
Swaz stairclimb page

If you would prefer, you can hand me a cheque (or a tenner) next Sunday morning
(Please make any cheques payable to: American Lung Association)

Whatever you can give will help - it all adds up! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. First training session is on Wednesday evening :)

Stair-bound-Swaz

Keep the head up and look forward!

2010-07-15T15:02:00.002-04:00

Well after last week I'm a little tired. July 3rd I ran the Born in the USA 4 miler in Columbia and followed it up on Thursday with the Bear at Grandfather Mountain. I must say it is nice to get off the flats of the lowcounty and test other running venues. Speaking of which there is a trail run at Beech Mountain this weekend - http://www.dirtyspokes.com/. May have to do that one next year. I playing with the idea of doing the 13.1 series race in Atlanta in early October - http://www.131marathon.com/13_1_Atlanta.htm as well. See everyone on Sunday!

The Bear / Pikes Peak / Laurel Valley

2010-07-14T08:12:00.003-04:00

Well done to Gordon, finishing 128/700+ at the Bear, 1541 feet in 5 miles (and more hairy tartan covered Scots than "Braveheart" and "Brigadoon" put together) on what was probably the warmest conditions they've seen at that race yet. Gordon was first Chucktown runner home in 48mins 53s

There is still no movement on the Pikes Peak marathon waitlist - I think I'm going to run at Laurel Valley, upstate on 14th August instead (although it sounds kind of ominous - try googling Laurel Valley race and read any of the reports !)

If you're thinking of an Ultra this season try one of these as a start: www.ultrasontrails.com or alex runs if you'd rather stick to the hard-top.

Billy-no-mates run...

2010-07-11T08:38:00.003-04:00

Is everybody racing - or just tired of the heat ? I was a little late this morning, but cut across the peninsula to try and catch you on Concord / Waterfront park - either you all had extra wheaties for breakfast and were long gone or nobody showed up this morning....

Please provide excuses / explanantions / white lies below (please write legibly):

Cooler Weather

2010-07-03T21:01:00.002-04:00

I felt downright chilly today. Hope this cooler weather holds out for a while. I'll be there bright and early tomorrow. Looking forward to the nicer conditions. See everyone at 6:30.

Hot, Hot, Hot

2010-06-26T18:56:00.002-04:00

We've only had five days in June when the high has been below 90. Yikes. Hope everyone is staying hydrated.

I plan to go about 12. Hope to see everyone at 6:30.

Capers Eco Run

2010-06-21T14:58:00.003-04:00

Let's hear it for Swaz for his result-- 2nd male and 4th overall at the inaugural Capers Eco Run.

Nice photos, beautiful sunrise. I hope Swaz had a great time and his ankle is getting better.

GSC

2010-06-19T14:28:00.002-04:00

So, I have finally made it to West Long Branch last night, trying to race in decent weather conditions. Needless to say, I have a low tolerance to racing in 90 degrees with 100 heat index, but maybe others thrive in such conditions. Surprisingly, I woke up today in much cooler and less humid weather. The race is very competitive (about 1300 folks ran it) , very well organized, but getting to Red Bank can be a pain. I have managed to ran decently, and I am slowly getting back to where I had been just few months ago. This is a race I have wanted to run for quite sometime, and I am planning to run it again next year. According to GS, "Play is where life lives."

Have a great long run tomorrow !

Races, races everywhere

2010-06-12T20:47:00.002-04:00

The local race calendar has been packed. ALS Hope run was just a couple of hours ago. Floppin' Flounder last week. More are coming up, and just as the weather is getting downright warm.

As was our pattern last summer, here's hoping we see a few out of town visitors join our group. I plan to go about 6 to 8 tomorrow, but I know others will want to go longer. See everybody at 6:30.

Good Luck

2010-06-05T07:21:00.002-04:00

Good luck to everyone racing Floppin' Flounder today. I'll be watching 9 - 14 year old's (our future big dogs) at the state Hershey Track and Field meet.

I'll be looking forward to our long run tomorrow morning. See everyone then.

What's Next?

2010-05-28T19:48:00.003-04:00

We have had some good long runs and some good track workouts. Everyone seems tip-top. What's next on our schedule? What do folks have planned for their next races? We need to put something on our calendar.

Don't forget that our new start time is 6:30. See everyone Sunday morning.

When Things Are Not Going Well...

2010-05-22T13:54:00.005-04:00

Everyone occasionally experiences bad moments or even periods in life when nothing seems to go well regardless of our efforts, commitment, and motivation. We've all been there at one point or another, and it sucks. It sucks to race poorly (look at my 5K/bad tempo today), and it sucks to get injured just before your biggest event of the year and not be able to recover and move forward. Sometimes these events are just incidental occurences. Sometimes they go on for an extended period of time, without a good explanation.

I am writing this post because I know we have folks in our group who have experienced all the above; some have temporarily lost their edge, but have come back stronger than ever. So, whatever your situation might be, just hang in there and look at the bigger picture-- there is something good out there for you and me waiting to happen. Just like life itself, running is not always a straight path of improvement and glorious moments; sometimes there are dark and troubling moments, but we can overcome them. I am going to buckle down to some serious running, and I will try try to find my mojo again.

But first, I need to recover properly. I will miss running with you tomorrow, but I will see you next weekend.

6:30 Sunday Morning

2010-05-18T21:01:00.001-04:00

Please note: our Sunday run will be moving back to 6:30 a.m. this coming Sunday.

The heat has been creeping up on us. This past Sunday was quite warm by the time we were done. Hope to see everyone at 6:30.

2010-05-18T13:00:00.002-04:00

Hey guys-

I'm off work tomorrow (wed.) and was curious if anyone would be available or up for a run in the morning? I hope everyone is doing well. Congrats to all on the great times and places posted in recent races!

Annie

Every Marathon you learn!

2010-05-16T13:47:00.003-04:00

No doubt I'm disappointed but it was nice to be home. The weather was a little warm but no humidity. Felt good the first 15k but cramped a little before the half. After the half point I actually started feeling strong and tried to make up some time. Things were going well till about mile 21 when a bicyclist ran into me on the bike path going the wrong way! I tried to not let it get to me but about another mile down the bike path yet another cyclist collided with me! I was physically fine just kinda weirded out frankly...note to race organizers - need more marshalls. Once I got on the main drag I dug in but mile 24 and 25 were tough. Realized the PR was ticking away right when I saw my family but nothing was in the tank - ran about a minute slower than PR. Not the best race but sometimes coming home makes you realize there are more important things than a PR! Decided it's time to try to speed up on halfs, 10k's, and 5ks's before going for my 6th marathon. See everyone in next Sunday

Countdown to Mississauga Marathon

2010-05-14T09:35:00.005-04:00

So, Georgia and Boston marathons are now past events, and even Swaz's ultra is now in our recent memory--and what a race Swaz had run.

Now Gordon is up for the challenge. Will he run the race of his life and BQ? We all wish him well. I can't wait to see the results and see Gordon in Boston next year! Go get'em Gordon. Have a great race!

A Passage through Enoree - Ver2

2010-05-10T22:49:00.006-04:00

Only in trail racing can positions change without you even seeing the people passing you - or you passing them! One of the biggest challenges along this (actually 41 mile) course was staying on course. This passage of the Palmetto Trail is not very heavily travelled, so the course is not really distinctive. Add to this the RD's taste for orange marker flags and my red-green colour blindness and you have a frightfully easy recipe for a night alone in the boondocks!

I managed a pretty decent pace from the start over the surprisingly hilly course, passing 5 miles in 45 minutes in the second group (places 4-7) and 10miles in under 1:30 with what became the third group on the trail (places 6 and 7). My partner turned out to be David from Aiken, SC. Around 12 miles we both ran seriously off course. Fortunately I was carrying a map, we worked out where we had gone wrong and joined the race route again in about position 11 or 12 maybe losing 5 to 10 minutes in the process. By the time we got to the 15 mile aid station, manned by Jenny, my wife, we had clawed our way back to about 8th and 9th.

We would not be the only ones to get lost! I arrived at the turn (after a few false trails) at about 20.5 miles just a few minutes over 3 hours to find myself in second place! David and I fuelled up and set off back down the now more familiar trail. We were caught by one of the previous (now re-found) front runners after about 5 minutes and then passed by the eventual winner, Sean, through the 25 mile aid station (despite Jenny's best delaying tactics :), putting us in 4th and 5th crossing back over the Enoree River. The wheels started falling off climbing out of this valley, as the mileage and rough terrain took it's toll, although we did manage to reel in one more place before the 30mile mark.

I could no longer keep up with David on the steady climbs after the 35mile mark and had another little unplanned scenic diversion 3 miles from the finish, taking almost an hour to finish the last 5 course miles but eventually finished in 4th place overall, in 7hrs 2mins 12s - about 25 minutes behind the winner. Race Results here: ultrasontrails

Roxanne (remember Robin and Roxanne from Atlanta ?) would finish first lady in 7:15:32; Robin won the 30Mile race in 5:53:10.

Course turned out to have over 2100ft climbing over the official 40.11 miles - more tech info for you Garmin peeps kindly provided by Scott Brannam here: Garmin
Another probably more honest race report here: Psyche's_report
The usual crap that will eventually get updated one day here: http://www.swaz.net/

Note to Self!

2010-05-04T11:56:00.002-04:00

Note to self - do not go down the YouTube 80's video Tunnel the night before a Sunday Run! Sorry I missed everyone Sunday I really slept in and then tried to knock out a fast finish run later Sunday morning...got caught in the heat and was sun burned to a crisp!! These last two long solo runs have made me realize how lucky I am to be with this running group...see everyone Sunday!

May Day

2010-04-30T15:05:00.002-04:00

We made it two miles into last week's run when the lightning made us turn around. By the time we got back to South Windermere, the lightning had subsided into a light rain. So we ran another 8 on the greenway. All in all, not bad.

The Palmetto 200 is underway. I've been texting with my workmates who are in it. As of this posting, they are about 1/3 of the way through and feeling good.

The weather looks like it will be accommodating on Sunday morning. I plan to go about 12-14. How about other folks?

Congratulations

2010-04-25T11:24:00.006-04:00

Congrats to Trevor for his effort at the Blue Ridge Marathon! From what I am gathering, this is an extremely difficult course--I do not even dare to attempt to run such a course. Recover well, Trevor. I cannot wait to see you guys again!

I am glad though that I got to sleep in today--crappy weather.

Marathons R Us

2010-04-23T14:13:00.003-04:00

Well so far, in just the last month, we've done ING Georgia and Boston. Trevor is toeing the line tomorow for the Blue Ridge Marathon (click here). Gordon is prepping for Mississauga next month. And let's not forget Swaz's upcoming Enoree 40 miler on May 9th. What am I leaving out?

Sheesh! This bunch is crazy. As for Sunday, I plan to go about 14. How about other folks?

Congrats to all Boston Runners!

2010-04-20T18:39:00.002-04:00

Great job up in Bean Town! Hope to hear all the stories soon.

Sunday

2010-04-17T08:57:00.002-04:00

A final good luck to our Boston Crowd. The BAA website provides separate live feeds for the Elite Women (9:30 start), Elite Men (10:00 start). We'll see how much work I get done Monday morning. Interesting Boston Herald (click here) article on the poor European runners grounded and possibly unable to participate. Yikes.

For tomorrow morning, I plan to go about 12 or so. What about other folks?

One Week To Go...

2010-04-11T15:43:00.003-04:00

After a lengthy wait, here it is--Boston-- just around the corner. This training cycle has been a long one for me, but for a good reason: I needed to have all the pieces of the puzzle in one place. Everyone who runs marathons knows the importance of balance in training, diligence, and most importantly, consistence. Every workout builds on another; long runs are…long, tempos are tough and occasionally do not go as planned (like before CRB for me). Fartleks are meant to avoid the “marathon shuffle.” While I am definitely not an expert in any of them, I have learned when to push myself and when to back off and let the body recover.

My three (short) years of competitive running have taught me as much as (or perhaps more than) my 15 plus years of practicing my profession. They have taught me about seeing the body as a marvellous gift, discipline, and self control. I learned how to deal with the successes and the inevitable setbacks. God knows, they were all reflected in this training cycle.

I have had enough time to reflect after my last weekend’s 24-mile run, as I have lain on the floor completely exhausted and with my Achille tendons “trashed.” Somehow, thanks to Rusty, I have emerged from the despair of thinking that all of this work can be ruined in an instant.

I had an awesome fast finish 12-miler today—the kind of run that ties together every effort, every tempo, fartlek or hill repeats one could run during the marathon training.

I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The fate of the marathon is unpredictable, but I know I am as ready as I can be when the day comes.

Thanks again to all my running buddies for all their support—I had fun while running with you. Thanks, Blair for patiently waiting for me following our long runs and providing transportation.

Good luck to everyone running Boston. Have fun!

Sunday, April 11

2010-04-10T13:10:00.003-04:00

Hi all. What's on for tomorrow's agendas?
i know Cami has a fast finish 12-miler on the bridge pre-Boston. Anyone want to drive over and join her, or meet 7:00 as usual at Holy Cow?
i'm without a car right now so will be running to Holy Cow by 7:00.

Fartlek take two

2010-04-06T12:34:00.002-04:00

Ok, second attempt - leaving Holy Cow early Thursday 6.45 am for a tour of bridges / parks / stairs and parking garages on the peninsula - apx 8 miles - steady 8:30 pace between efforts - option to join at Cnr Rutledge and Calhoun about 7ish.

Any takers ? Anyone ? Bueller ? Anyone ?