Oh deer!!!

I wanted to share tonight's run with you all. I was running west on Outer Park Drive (sidewalk) on the curve heading towards Cherry Road when all the sudden out from behind the trees a deer runs out & we almost ran into one another. Well, not really. I think we were about 10 feet apart but...I stopped suddenly & so did he. He backed up about 5 feet or so. I had my cell phone in my hand, b/c I use the stop watch, and was trying to click the camera button to take a picture and he just stood there looking at me. I took a picture which didn't come out very good. I walked towards the road and he walked past me. He turned back around to look back at me so I took another picture but you cannot see him b/c of the trees. He then ran back into the woods and I went on my way. It was so cool. Now this encounter I can handle.

Good Luck Tuesday & Other Tidbits From The Beach!

FIRST: Don't fall apart on me girls! I read about the injuries and aches/pains and want you all to know I'm thinking of you.

Mom, No more "mulching" alone for you! And in the future, I'd prefer not to learn of such incidents via the blog : ) Take care of yourself.

Chris, I would definitely see someone about the headaches. Probably a lack of water or some other nutrient you need, but I wouldn't take a chance. Let us know what you find out.

Nancy, Hope your back is doing better. You guys have all been working so hard at this. Maybe give your bodies a short break this week.

SECOND: Good luck at the Fairgrounds Tuesday night! Should be fun...can't wait to hear all the details. DRINK YOUR FLUIDS beforehand!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: I must confess that I have not run (except to chase my son) since I arrived here Saturday. I've seen some running on the beach barefoot (I hope to try before I leave), and others running along the bike trail, but have yet to get off my butt and join them. Sure could use the power of the group here : )

Happy 4th of July!

Question for the group

After Nora's blog this afternoon, I feel guilty asking. Does anyone know or can anyone explain why I seem to be getting horrible headaches? I had one Sunday last week, then starting Wednesday of this week through Thursday evening. I am not sure if it is induced by running as they seem to be centered around this activity or if it is something else. They have been bad enough that I had to leave work both days. Any suggestions? Any ideas?

Saturday, June 28

POWER OF THE GROUP

Well, I "mulched" alone this morning at Washington Park. I also kissed the pavement on the recently graded rough surface of William's Blvd. Right ankle is swollen, left knee is bloodied but I got up and continued around the outer roads of the park. Not sure of the distance, maybe two miles, but I kept up a one minute walk / one minute jog routine. Sure did miss the POWER OF THE GROUP!!! I just couldn't talk myself into including Park Street to Outer Park to Wiggings and back to Washington Park. The knee and ankle provided the perfect excuse. Do you think I fell on purpose??

You Guys Rock!

Great job tonight everyone! You should all be very proud of your progress...you've come a long way in a short period of time. I have had such a great time running with all of you and feel fortunate to have ended up with such a wonderful group my first year! I can't wait to do the Women's Distance Festival together - Yippee!

Couple of things...

• If you would like to work towards running more of the WDF on July 12th. Just take one day a week and run 2 miles. Start out VERY SLOW and see how far you can go. If you would like to pick up the pace a bit, don't do it until after your first mile. You don't want to go out too strong and poop out before the finish! We will definitely be starting this as a team, but if you feel you can do more...GO FOR IT!
• To all you creative ones...I like the idea of having one of those bootcamp-type song thingys (I can't remember what you guys called that). You know like "I don't know but I been told..." thing. It would be fun to have one(s) for our group. Maybe you guys can work on that during your Thursday or Saturday runs. Just a thought : )
• Chris E. brought up doing a CPR training course sometime during the summer for anyone interested in our group. I know I would be very interested...if anyone else is interested please mention it to Chris. What a great opportunity for the group!
• Reminder: MEET AT FAIRGROUNDS NEXT TUESDAY for a timed 5K! What a great way to help prepare for your first race.

Keep up your training ! Enjoy your 4th of July Holiday w/ Family & Friends!

Now..."MULCH"!

O - M - G !!!!!

Nora is a taskmaster ! I would have posted sooner than this, but I am just now recovering from our Saturday morning workout. Mile after mile after mile......... Whew ! One funny moment (and it really was a lot of fun) was when Nora got confused after looking at all of the beautifully landscaped yards and yelled "Mulch !" instead of "Run".

We missed you, Tressa ! I hope you're feeling better !!

Last Saturday's Run

Good job for the Saturday morning group at Washington Park. Total distance was 4.3 miles. Sorry ladies, my premature turn on Bates cut off .3 mile but it was still a great workout. Plus, we came in strong, taking advantage of a downhill slope to jog the last three minutes straight! Tressa, we missed your leadership (as documented by my wrong turn) and your encouragement. Hope you're feeling much better by Tuesday.

Saturday Morning Run--June 21

Good evening group.
Are we meeting tomorrow morning? I know Chris said she wouldn't be able to make it but unsure if Tressa is planning to lead.
If we are meeting, is it same time, same place?

CAN !

A friend of mine shared this with me during some of our training and I wanted to share it with each of you. If you are ever feeling as though you can't...this will truly inspire you to believe that you can!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gm7XwtIJdM

Here's to a BIG turnout at the Women's Distance Festival - Go Team M:P!

THURSDAY NIGHT RUNS

Last night was a workout. Donna did a wonderful job of leading us through two miles of walking/running, followed by another two miles of walking -- FOUR MILES !!!!!! Good grief, were we tired !!! After a great night's sleep, I'm already looking forward to the next run; this is addicting. See you all next week, same time and place -- the walking trail next to BJ's on Robbins Road at 6:30 pm. Don't forget to stretch !!!

WHAT A TEAM

I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone for their encouragement & support! I was really not sure what this experience was going to be like but it is so nice to hear all of the "way to go's", "keep going - you can do it" & "Great Job's" it has been such a positive experience! I'm so happy to be taking on this adventure with all of you!

Thursday Night Run !!!

Let's meet at 6:30 pm at the walking trail next to BJ's on Robbins Road. (between BJ's and the car wash)

Saturday Run

Is the run this Saturday at Washington Park? What time? For some reason I was thinking that it was starting at Panera Bread. Leaders, thanks for all of your help and encouragement tonight!

Running Buddies Needed !!

Is anyone willing to sign up for the Women's Distance Festival on July 12th with me ? It's a 2-mile run in Washington Park -- Only $25 which includes a wicking sleeveless shirt !!! I would love to do it but chicken to sign up by myself....... It would be an excellent short-term goal !!

Saturday Walk/Run

Great workout this morning ladies! You actually completed a 5k today, so pat yourselves on the back....You're half way there! For those of you who met at the trail or ran on your own....how did it go? I heard several comments that it's already getting a little easier...amazing what a body can do in such a short time!

If you haven't been to the Abe's Army blog in the last day or so, please check out Mary's post. It's a good one for those who are new to running and can't quite visualize the great strides your body can make through dedication and training.

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Hills Tuesday! They are a big part of the Abe's course, so might as well start conquering them now! We'll get through it together! Positive Thoughts!

Go Team M:P!

Welcome Team M:P!

Great Run Tuesday Night! Everyone should be very proud.

What an awesome group! We are 25 strong so talk about "Power of the Group"...we definitely have the numbers! Working together, having fun, leaning on one another for encouragement/support, and finding buddies who can run with you throughout the week will be key to your success!

Here's our first stab at a blog. I tried to bring in the M:I colors, but if you find it annoying...I can always make changes. Please check your contact info for mistakes/typos and let me know if a correction needs to be made. This site is a work in progress. I plan to post pre-run nutrition info in the near future and if you find other helpful info please feel free to post it.

SATURDAY RUN! If you can join us for a 3 mile walk/run Saturday morning, we plan to meet at 7:30 at Washington Park (west parking lot/near duck pond). Hope you can make it!

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Again, great job Tuesday night - Together we'll reach our goals!