Well, since I didn't into the NYC marathon lottery AGAIN this year, it doesn't look like I'll be doing a fall race for 2009. But, I do get the NY Times blog updates about the race. Today's article was about group running, and of course it made me think of y'all and all the fun (!) we had on those Saturday mornings out on the Trinity trails.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/the-benefits-of-group-running/
Hope everyone is doing well and has stayed healthy. Good luck to those of you (crazy) people doing El Scorcho! I'll think of you while i'm tucked into my nice air-conditioned bed!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Go, GI Jan, Go!
Right now, as I'm sitting on my couch and contemplating what variety of pancakes to have for breakfast, Jan and Kendra are out in Fort Collins running a half at the Colorado Marathon, which is billed as America's Most Scenic Course. good luck and have fun! And take lots of pictures!!
Monday, March 30, 2009
A Special Request for a Friend
OK, I'd like to ask you all to take a minute and go over to my friend Ellie's blog and wish her luck. On Wednesday, she is undertaking a hike on the Appalachian Trail, starting from Georgia and ending up, well, wherever she ends up after 6 months. I was lucky enough to meet Ellie and run part of the Austin marathon (I ran the half, she finished the full) with her last February, and I can honestly say that she has changed me for the better. She has a unique no-nonsense, no-frills perspective, she is completely real and down-to-earth, and ultimately what makes her so special is that she truly understands the important things in life. She's completed Ironman and a countless number of marathons, but this will undoubtedly be her most challenging endeavor ever.
Her last post before she leaves is on her blog here:
http://elliesjourneys.blogspot.com/2009/03/commencement.html
Go, wish her well. She doesn't need the luck, because she's been preparing for this physically, mentally and spiritually for the past year, but I'm sure she'd appreciate it anyway!! Thanks!
Her last post before she leaves is on her blog here:
http://elliesjourneys.blogspot.com/2009/03/commencement.html
Go, wish her well. She doesn't need the luck, because she's been preparing for this physically, mentally and spiritually for the past year, but I'm sure she'd appreciate it anyway!! Thanks!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
On Short Break But Returning Soon!
More informative blogs will return once the Summer Training starts! In the meantime, groups still run on Saturday mornings, sort of unofficially. Remember to bring your own water.
Occasionally I will have some fun workouts that are more than just running. I'll keep you posted. I'll try to remember to put it on this blog as well as email so anyone who wants to participate can do so. This morning, we did a boot camp type workout that was alot of fun!
Everyone take care of yourselves, and I'll see you soon!!
GIjan
Occasionally I will have some fun workouts that are more than just running. I'll keep you posted. I'll try to remember to put it on this blog as well as email so anyone who wants to participate can do so. This morning, we did a boot camp type workout that was alot of fun!
Everyone take care of yourselves, and I'll see you soon!!
GIjan
Sunday, March 1, 2009
We did it!
Looks like we made it through that wild windy day yesterday unscathed and with a nice little piece of bling to show for it. I know it was certainly a memorable experience for me. It was great to see folks out on the course, and though I missed J-Bone and Z at the finish (they must not have hung out for the 6-hour stragglers!), I knew that everyone was pulling for a strong finish from everyone else, and that really kept me going during some tough miles. Anyhow, just wanted to give everyone a shout-out and say Good Job!
I've done a full-out post-mortem on my own blog (it's that OCD part of me), in case anyone wants to see the gory details!
http://txskatemom.blogspot.com/2009/03/tale-of-tape.html
-c
I've done a full-out post-mortem on my own blog (it's that OCD part of me), in case anyone wants to see the gory details!
http://txskatemom.blogspot.com/2009/03/tale-of-tape.html
-c
Thursday, February 26, 2009
My Thanks.
It was great to see those of you last night who could make it! I know everyone was there in spirit. :)
There really isn't alot to say at this point, other than to thank each and every one of you for being so disciplined and committed to training for this race. For those of you in my group, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this training cycle so much fun. You guys are just a blast, and you were the only reason I rolled out of bed some of those early mornings! I hope we can run together beyond Cowtown, no matter what our varying goals may be.
Don't freak out about the weather. The bottom line is that none of us are going to go, "Oh, I don't like the temp/wind/barometer/humidity/whatever, so I think I'll just skip it." We will all be there, and we will all do what we have to do. If conditions aren't perfect, so what? There were very few perfect training days, and quite frankly, a few of them just outright sucked. You all did great, and you will do even better with race suport and excitement. Time goals are great, but if we have weather that is very trying, please don't worry about your time. Trying to stick to an inflexible race strategy when everything about a race is constantly changing will result in dismal failure. I promise you if I get out there and 30mph winds are beating me up, I will just focus on finishing. I don't give a flip about the time it takes. Be proud of yourselves, and run your OWN race, not what expectations dictate. Relax, get into your zone, and enjoy the day. Races should not be episodes of pain that require you to gut them out. They are journeys and adventures, with some being harder than others, but in the end it is up to you to judge your own success.
In my mind, every person on this email is a success. While I'm running, I will think of you guys to pass the time. I will focus on Corina's stubborness and her willingness to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes. I'll think about Kendra and Tara, my close friends, and how much respect I have for their dedication and their continual support. Randall and his words of wisdom and quiet positive attitude will take my mind off any discomfort. Ashley's incredible progress and speed, along with her sweet nature and friendship will inspire me when I'm tempted to start whining. Nikki's fantastic training cycle, in addition to our history and closeness from years of running together, will keep me from giving up. Ben's humor and dedication in spite of knee trouble will remind me it can be done. Denise's battle with the injury demons and her constant upbeat approach will make it impossible for me to feel sorry for myself. Matt's vast knowledge and wisdom that he's shared with me in answer to my questions will help me stay calm if anything goes wrong. And who can forget JBone and ZMan? Those two turned in great performances, and kept me laughing on every training run. I'll be focusing on getting to them at the finish line, and grabbing a Guinness to make it all better. :)
The list goes on and on. For me, this Cowtown is already one of the best races I've ever had, because of you, the people I've trained with. You guys are just the best, and if you ever need anything, I am forever in your debt.
GIjan
There really isn't alot to say at this point, other than to thank each and every one of you for being so disciplined and committed to training for this race. For those of you in my group, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this training cycle so much fun. You guys are just a blast, and you were the only reason I rolled out of bed some of those early mornings! I hope we can run together beyond Cowtown, no matter what our varying goals may be.
Don't freak out about the weather. The bottom line is that none of us are going to go, "Oh, I don't like the temp/wind/barometer/humidity/whatever, so I think I'll just skip it." We will all be there, and we will all do what we have to do. If conditions aren't perfect, so what? There were very few perfect training days, and quite frankly, a few of them just outright sucked. You all did great, and you will do even better with race suport and excitement. Time goals are great, but if we have weather that is very trying, please don't worry about your time. Trying to stick to an inflexible race strategy when everything about a race is constantly changing will result in dismal failure. I promise you if I get out there and 30mph winds are beating me up, I will just focus on finishing. I don't give a flip about the time it takes. Be proud of yourselves, and run your OWN race, not what expectations dictate. Relax, get into your zone, and enjoy the day. Races should not be episodes of pain that require you to gut them out. They are journeys and adventures, with some being harder than others, but in the end it is up to you to judge your own success.
In my mind, every person on this email is a success. While I'm running, I will think of you guys to pass the time. I will focus on Corina's stubborness and her willingness to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes. I'll think about Kendra and Tara, my close friends, and how much respect I have for their dedication and their continual support. Randall and his words of wisdom and quiet positive attitude will take my mind off any discomfort. Ashley's incredible progress and speed, along with her sweet nature and friendship will inspire me when I'm tempted to start whining. Nikki's fantastic training cycle, in addition to our history and closeness from years of running together, will keep me from giving up. Ben's humor and dedication in spite of knee trouble will remind me it can be done. Denise's battle with the injury demons and her constant upbeat approach will make it impossible for me to feel sorry for myself. Matt's vast knowledge and wisdom that he's shared with me in answer to my questions will help me stay calm if anything goes wrong. And who can forget JBone and ZMan? Those two turned in great performances, and kept me laughing on every training run. I'll be focusing on getting to them at the finish line, and grabbing a Guinness to make it all better. :)
The list goes on and on. For me, this Cowtown is already one of the best races I've ever had, because of you, the people I've trained with. You guys are just the best, and if you ever need anything, I am forever in your debt.
GIjan
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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