Just wanted to check in with everyone. We have had a lapse with school vacations and busy work schedules. Really haven't had a reason to blog since everyone's training schedule seems to vary.
I wanted to check in before the Cox Rhode Race. It doesn't look like we will have enough members at this point to be a team. However, for those of you committed to racing that day, I want to assure you that you will have a number. If for any reason you feel you need to change your status from 1/2 to full or full to 1/2, please let me know so that we can do it before the race next week. The day promises to be a terrific one. Michelle, Brenda, Tracey and Susan, we will miss you this year.
Our plans have changed for the fall. Due to a conflict in travel for Thanksgiving, our destination race has been changed to Cape Cod the weekend of October 25. This is a Marathon and Relay race only. There is no 1/2 marathon or 5K. 1/2 marathoners can partner with someone and relay 13.1 miles. I am currently looking into hotel accommodations and will let you know what I find. Please check your schedules and let me know if you can still plan to run this race. For those of you who are serious about the relay, we can certainly work out the logistics so don't worry that you won't have a race to run. Lots of hills at the end on this one (yippee!) but the advantage of being at the Cape is the close proximity to home.
Friday run at 8:45 is planned. Seven mile route. Please let me know if you need water put out.
That's all for now,
Joyce
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Coffee talk 4/05/09
Pour your coffee and settle in, coffee talk is about to begin...
Sorry for the delay in blogging. I was having major computer issues last week, so much so that Alan took my computer in for repair (gasp!) and I was incommunicado for a couple of days. I still don't think the thing is working right, but who am I to complain? My idea of repair is "Control, Alt, Delete." When in doubt, reboot.
There are a couple of things I would like to share with everyone. First, Jill Levin, one of our newbies, ran her second 5K last Saturday and shaved about 3 minutes off her time from the St. Patrick's Day race. A huge accomplishment to say the least and all within 7 days. Jill has been dedicated to her training these last few months and apparently its paying off. She is one of the nicest people to know and a lot of fun to be around. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Cox race, Jill. You are going to be outstanding.
Lori-Kiley Garcia, another newbie, walk/ran 4 miles on Saturday with an average 2 minute walk/5 minute run. Lori, I knew once you got out there there would be no stopping you. I am thrilled to know that you are planning to join our party train on Sunday, May 3. And a party it will be. Congratulations, Lori. You are going to be terrific.
Jill Lifrak and Cherylynn Brownbeck are both running the Providence Marathon on May 3. That's right--the full marathon. These girls are going to need us on the beaten path with water, non-stop cheering and maybe even some company. They are training so hard right now and getting ready to peak in their training. This is the toughest time. Jill and Cherylynn, if there is anything you need, you let us know. Both ladies are fantastic runners and deserve a huge pat on the back for this undertaking. We are there if you neeed us!
We need one additional person to run the full in order to be a team. If we don't fill the spot, then we simply drop the team idea but everyone will still race that day only it will be individually. I just want to remind everyone how well we did in the St. Patrick's Day race. Although we had Steve's bionic time, we were still competitive within our category. This race is a bit different. I don't really feel the times are important, its more the idea that all of us are there for each other. If you still need to register, please do so under "sole sisters -" (don't forget the dash) password is 111500. If you have any questions about registering and/or the race that day, please don't hesitate to ask. We still need a number of 5K runners as well so please don't feel that you need to bite off more than you can chew.
I have added another race to the list, The Scituate Fire Fighters Road Race which will be held on Mother's Day this year, Sunday, May 10. Sole Sisters is dedicating this race to Kathy Brown, Susan Burnett's sister-in-law, who passed away in January of this year from cancer, and we will run in her memory. For those of you who can make it, I can promise you that it is a really fun race that you will thoroughly enjoy. I would encourage you to bring the family. The ride is a little less than an hour and the race doesn't begin until 10:00. I am planning to collect donations of loose change at each of my classes until race day. There will be jar available for your deposits so please bring your change if you happen to think of it. Sole Sisters will be making a donation to cancer research in Kathy's name. This is a collective effort regardless of what you can give, or if you can even give. Times are tough and I thought this would be the easist way for people to donate if they so choose.
The ALS race is taking place on April 25. I do plan to run this race, and I know of a few others who are going to as well. If you have not signed up, I would encourage you to do so.
Reminder: Annual banquet will be held on Friday, May 15 venue to be determined.
That's all for now.
Keep on keepin' on...
Joyce
Sorry for the delay in blogging. I was having major computer issues last week, so much so that Alan took my computer in for repair (gasp!) and I was incommunicado for a couple of days. I still don't think the thing is working right, but who am I to complain? My idea of repair is "Control, Alt, Delete." When in doubt, reboot.
There are a couple of things I would like to share with everyone. First, Jill Levin, one of our newbies, ran her second 5K last Saturday and shaved about 3 minutes off her time from the St. Patrick's Day race. A huge accomplishment to say the least and all within 7 days. Jill has been dedicated to her training these last few months and apparently its paying off. She is one of the nicest people to know and a lot of fun to be around. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Cox race, Jill. You are going to be outstanding.
Lori-Kiley Garcia, another newbie, walk/ran 4 miles on Saturday with an average 2 minute walk/5 minute run. Lori, I knew once you got out there there would be no stopping you. I am thrilled to know that you are planning to join our party train on Sunday, May 3. And a party it will be. Congratulations, Lori. You are going to be terrific.
Jill Lifrak and Cherylynn Brownbeck are both running the Providence Marathon on May 3. That's right--the full marathon. These girls are going to need us on the beaten path with water, non-stop cheering and maybe even some company. They are training so hard right now and getting ready to peak in their training. This is the toughest time. Jill and Cherylynn, if there is anything you need, you let us know. Both ladies are fantastic runners and deserve a huge pat on the back for this undertaking. We are there if you neeed us!
We need one additional person to run the full in order to be a team. If we don't fill the spot, then we simply drop the team idea but everyone will still race that day only it will be individually. I just want to remind everyone how well we did in the St. Patrick's Day race. Although we had Steve's bionic time, we were still competitive within our category. This race is a bit different. I don't really feel the times are important, its more the idea that all of us are there for each other. If you still need to register, please do so under "sole sisters -" (don't forget the dash) password is 111500. If you have any questions about registering and/or the race that day, please don't hesitate to ask. We still need a number of 5K runners as well so please don't feel that you need to bite off more than you can chew.
I have added another race to the list, The Scituate Fire Fighters Road Race which will be held on Mother's Day this year, Sunday, May 10. Sole Sisters is dedicating this race to Kathy Brown, Susan Burnett's sister-in-law, who passed away in January of this year from cancer, and we will run in her memory. For those of you who can make it, I can promise you that it is a really fun race that you will thoroughly enjoy. I would encourage you to bring the family. The ride is a little less than an hour and the race doesn't begin until 10:00. I am planning to collect donations of loose change at each of my classes until race day. There will be jar available for your deposits so please bring your change if you happen to think of it. Sole Sisters will be making a donation to cancer research in Kathy's name. This is a collective effort regardless of what you can give, or if you can even give. Times are tough and I thought this would be the easist way for people to donate if they so choose.
The ALS race is taking place on April 25. I do plan to run this race, and I know of a few others who are going to as well. If you have not signed up, I would encourage you to do so.
Reminder: Annual banquet will be held on Friday, May 15 venue to be determined.
That's all for now.
Keep on keepin' on...
Joyce
Monday, March 23, 2009
Coffee talk 3/23/09
Pour your coffee and settle in, the coffee talk is about to begin...
I think everyone agrees that it was a fantastic race this weekend. Great course, great post-race snacks, great friends. There is no better feeling than running a "wicked fast" (true Rhode Island adjective, or is it adverb?) 5K. With that said, Team Newman placed 4th out of 35 teams. Thank you to Steve Sears for leading our team to victory. Erin was right when she said he IS Forest Gump. Jill Lifrak was second with an outstanding time, looking like she had just taken a light jog down the street when it was all over. Joe Lifrak came in third for Team Newman and wasn't too far behind his lovely wife. Lori Keough you better never tell me again that you are not fast. Lori came in fourth for Team Newman with Lisa Letourneau in fifth. These two ladies have the longest legs and a great stride to go along with them. Gary Tracey came in seconds behind Lisa and did an outstanding job with his first 5K. Courtnee Munson didn't think she had 25 minutes in her but she did. Ran like the wind that was blowing that day. Nice job, Court. Rich Baudreau, a newbie to Team Newman, ran a fabulous 5K and looked great doing it. Rich is an awesome guy and a terrific athlete. Thanks so much for running, Rich. The Cox race is May 3. Are you in? Joe Caruso, you are the best. I knew you could do it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with your time and we want you running with us again very soon. You know where to find us. I think your next race should be May 3 as well. Stacie Tracey ran the race of her life on Saturday. Hoping to break 29 minutes, she ended up at 27 minutes and made it look easy. Great race, Sta. Lynda Britt, you ran a 1/2 marathon last week and a 5k under 30 minutes this week. You are officially on the circuit. Way to go, Lynda. Cox is just around the corner and we want to see you there with bells on. Mindi Kelley, we didn't get a chance to see you but your time says it all. Nice job on Saturday. Will we see you on the course in May as well? Erin Sears you are obviously on the road to recovery. You ran a great race on Saturday and we hope to see more of you during training runs and at our next race. Nice job. Brenda Booth you are awesome. You ran so well on Saturday. I hope you plan to do another 5K in May. Liz Fasteson you just keep getting better. For someone who runs once a week, you are amazing. Chris Ross is was great to see you out there running in the time that you did. Keep it up. May is just around the corner. Pam Sluter I am so glad you ran with the team. You were fantastic as was your outfit. You totally dressed for the part. Jill Levin, you ran your first 5K and you ran it with your sistaz! Congratulations on an outstanding time and race. You were great. CJ Jasionowski you amaze me. You work 60 hours a week, take care of 3 kids and run a 5K in the midst of all of it. Way to go, girl. Lori Kiley-Garcia, I am so proud of you. How long have we been talking about you running a 5K? I knew you could do it. Now the rest is easy. Just keep runnin'. Cynthia Corbett, you are getting better with every race. The 1/2 marathon is easily within your reach. Monique Francouer, way to go girl. I knew you could do it. I promise it gets easier every race. Pat Messore, so proud of you. You are officially a Sole Sister and we expect to see more of you when your schedule permits. Maria Anthony, great race. Another official Sole Sister. Please join us for training runs when you can. Michelle Polk, you weren't on the roster but you are always part of the team. Great race. Looking strong and feeling good. Bill Mahoney we know you are from Riverside, not Grafton. I would love to find the other Bill Mahoney's time but I can't seem to locate it. Bill Mahoney ran 24 minutes on Saturday. Great PR Bill. Now please tell me that you plan to run a 1/2 in May. I know you have it in you.
For those that were unable to run due to schedules or sidelines, we missed you. Keep in mind that this is not the final race. We have a couple of others coming up that promise to be just as fun. As always, the party begins after the race so if you can't race, you can always come to the party. We are equal opportunity runners.
Gotta keep this one brief as well. We will be running long Friday and Saturday this week. Walk/Run is scheduled for Saturday. As always, please r.s.v.p. with your intentions so we can plan our routes. Long run this week is 10 but we can always shave off a mile or two or four...it's all good.
Keep on keepin' on...
Joyce
I think everyone agrees that it was a fantastic race this weekend. Great course, great post-race snacks, great friends. There is no better feeling than running a "wicked fast" (true Rhode Island adjective, or is it adverb?) 5K. With that said, Team Newman placed 4th out of 35 teams. Thank you to Steve Sears for leading our team to victory. Erin was right when she said he IS Forest Gump. Jill Lifrak was second with an outstanding time, looking like she had just taken a light jog down the street when it was all over. Joe Lifrak came in third for Team Newman and wasn't too far behind his lovely wife. Lori Keough you better never tell me again that you are not fast. Lori came in fourth for Team Newman with Lisa Letourneau in fifth. These two ladies have the longest legs and a great stride to go along with them. Gary Tracey came in seconds behind Lisa and did an outstanding job with his first 5K. Courtnee Munson didn't think she had 25 minutes in her but she did. Ran like the wind that was blowing that day. Nice job, Court. Rich Baudreau, a newbie to Team Newman, ran a fabulous 5K and looked great doing it. Rich is an awesome guy and a terrific athlete. Thanks so much for running, Rich. The Cox race is May 3. Are you in? Joe Caruso, you are the best. I knew you could do it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with your time and we want you running with us again very soon. You know where to find us. I think your next race should be May 3 as well. Stacie Tracey ran the race of her life on Saturday. Hoping to break 29 minutes, she ended up at 27 minutes and made it look easy. Great race, Sta. Lynda Britt, you ran a 1/2 marathon last week and a 5k under 30 minutes this week. You are officially on the circuit. Way to go, Lynda. Cox is just around the corner and we want to see you there with bells on. Mindi Kelley, we didn't get a chance to see you but your time says it all. Nice job on Saturday. Will we see you on the course in May as well? Erin Sears you are obviously on the road to recovery. You ran a great race on Saturday and we hope to see more of you during training runs and at our next race. Nice job. Brenda Booth you are awesome. You ran so well on Saturday. I hope you plan to do another 5K in May. Liz Fasteson you just keep getting better. For someone who runs once a week, you are amazing. Chris Ross is was great to see you out there running in the time that you did. Keep it up. May is just around the corner. Pam Sluter I am so glad you ran with the team. You were fantastic as was your outfit. You totally dressed for the part. Jill Levin, you ran your first 5K and you ran it with your sistaz! Congratulations on an outstanding time and race. You were great. CJ Jasionowski you amaze me. You work 60 hours a week, take care of 3 kids and run a 5K in the midst of all of it. Way to go, girl. Lori Kiley-Garcia, I am so proud of you. How long have we been talking about you running a 5K? I knew you could do it. Now the rest is easy. Just keep runnin'. Cynthia Corbett, you are getting better with every race. The 1/2 marathon is easily within your reach. Monique Francouer, way to go girl. I knew you could do it. I promise it gets easier every race. Pat Messore, so proud of you. You are officially a Sole Sister and we expect to see more of you when your schedule permits. Maria Anthony, great race. Another official Sole Sister. Please join us for training runs when you can. Michelle Polk, you weren't on the roster but you are always part of the team. Great race. Looking strong and feeling good. Bill Mahoney we know you are from Riverside, not Grafton. I would love to find the other Bill Mahoney's time but I can't seem to locate it. Bill Mahoney ran 24 minutes on Saturday. Great PR Bill. Now please tell me that you plan to run a 1/2 in May. I know you have it in you.
For those that were unable to run due to schedules or sidelines, we missed you. Keep in mind that this is not the final race. We have a couple of others coming up that promise to be just as fun. As always, the party begins after the race so if you can't race, you can always come to the party. We are equal opportunity runners.
Gotta keep this one brief as well. We will be running long Friday and Saturday this week. Walk/Run is scheduled for Saturday. As always, please r.s.v.p. with your intentions so we can plan our routes. Long run this week is 10 but we can always shave off a mile or two or four...it's all good.
Keep on keepin' on...
Joyce
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Coffee talk 3/16/09
Pour your coffee and settle in, coffee talk is about to begin...
This weeks blog is dedicated to Rhode Island Hospital's finest, the MICU MARATHONERS, who ran a phenomenal New Bedford 1/2 Marathon today. Led by their L' Capatain, Evelyn Sayles, this nursing team is taking racing to a whole new level. Evelyn has inspired and motivated each of her teammates to get out there and train, to run the best race they can run, and enjoy the moment--kinda like us, except they save lives every week. Congratulations to Jen Rodriguez, Cherylynn Brownback, Robin Mercier, Lynda Britt, Evelyn Sayles, Lisa Letourneau, Eric Anketell and Jerry Felix who all crossed the finish line. This group of runners is one fun group to hang out with. You were all AWESOME today and I hope you are all celebrating your victory.
Thanks for letting me hang out.
So we ran and what a run it was. Couldn't ask for better weather (I feel like I'm repeating myself every week but seriously, after all the snow we've had, its true), an extremely organized race, and a route that wasn't all that bad. It was worse last year due to the weather conditions and my condition, but I'm still not in love with it. It could be that Lisa and I were minus one (Courtnee Munson), or a number of other reasons but I was pleased with my time which was 2:01:30something or other. I was out there for a pace today and ended up surprising myself with the 2:01. But dammit, had I just not walked halfway up that damn 3rd hill I would have had it!!! I took my 30 seconds since nobody was around to watch and loved every second of it (Nicole). I know what I need to do for Providence and I will break that 2:00 mark. Prancy did her thing and stayed the course, beating me with seconds and I know she surprised herself. Way to go, Lisa, I knew you had it in you.
Pam Sluter has offered to pick up the race packets for the 5K St. Pats race on Wednesday. I will probably go with her so that I can help and I can then organize them for Saturday distribution. If you would rather pick up your own race packet, please let me know. I do understand that some like to retrieve their own so please do not feel as though you are insulting me or Pam by saying "no thank you." Just wanted you to know the option is out there.
We will park in the Ann and Hope parking lot on Saturday. We cannot park at the Y this time because the basketball teams are having their pizza party at 11:00 a.m. Therefore, if we park closest to the bank, we should be all set. Let's plan to meet for 9:15 a.m. in the lot.
Our training schedule reflects training for the Providence race 7 weeks out. Please follow the schedule and let me know if you have any questions. Adjust the mileage as needed. The most important thing to do to prepare for this race is the long run each week. If you miss a run or two during the week, its fine. The long run is key to success.
I am going to address a couple of other races that are coming up during the week. For now, enjoy your easy week and get ready to have some fun on Saturday.
"Energy is like love. The more you give, the more you receive."
Joyce
This weeks blog is dedicated to Rhode Island Hospital's finest, the MICU MARATHONERS, who ran a phenomenal New Bedford 1/2 Marathon today. Led by their L' Capatain, Evelyn Sayles, this nursing team is taking racing to a whole new level. Evelyn has inspired and motivated each of her teammates to get out there and train, to run the best race they can run, and enjoy the moment--kinda like us, except they save lives every week. Congratulations to Jen Rodriguez, Cherylynn Brownback, Robin Mercier, Lynda Britt, Evelyn Sayles, Lisa Letourneau, Eric Anketell and Jerry Felix who all crossed the finish line. This group of runners is one fun group to hang out with. You were all AWESOME today and I hope you are all celebrating your victory.
Thanks for letting me hang out.
So we ran and what a run it was. Couldn't ask for better weather (I feel like I'm repeating myself every week but seriously, after all the snow we've had, its true), an extremely organized race, and a route that wasn't all that bad. It was worse last year due to the weather conditions and my condition, but I'm still not in love with it. It could be that Lisa and I were minus one (Courtnee Munson), or a number of other reasons but I was pleased with my time which was 2:01:30something or other. I was out there for a pace today and ended up surprising myself with the 2:01. But dammit, had I just not walked halfway up that damn 3rd hill I would have had it!!! I took my 30 seconds since nobody was around to watch and loved every second of it (Nicole). I know what I need to do for Providence and I will break that 2:00 mark. Prancy did her thing and stayed the course, beating me with seconds and I know she surprised herself. Way to go, Lisa, I knew you had it in you.
Pam Sluter has offered to pick up the race packets for the 5K St. Pats race on Wednesday. I will probably go with her so that I can help and I can then organize them for Saturday distribution. If you would rather pick up your own race packet, please let me know. I do understand that some like to retrieve their own so please do not feel as though you are insulting me or Pam by saying "no thank you." Just wanted you to know the option is out there.
We will park in the Ann and Hope parking lot on Saturday. We cannot park at the Y this time because the basketball teams are having their pizza party at 11:00 a.m. Therefore, if we park closest to the bank, we should be all set. Let's plan to meet for 9:15 a.m. in the lot.
Our training schedule reflects training for the Providence race 7 weeks out. Please follow the schedule and let me know if you have any questions. Adjust the mileage as needed. The most important thing to do to prepare for this race is the long run each week. If you miss a run or two during the week, its fine. The long run is key to success.
I am going to address a couple of other races that are coming up during the week. For now, enjoy your easy week and get ready to have some fun on Saturday.
"Energy is like love. The more you give, the more you receive."
Joyce
Monday, March 9, 2009
Coffee talk 3/9/09
Pour your coffee and settle in, coffee talk is about to begin...
Okay so this is my 3rd attempt today at getting the coffee talk up and running. I will dispense with the formality and get right to it.
For those of who were able to enjoy the weather this weekend I say "Congratulations." It was fab from Friday to Sunday. I would like to thank Courtnee Munson, Laurel McLaughlin and Cheryl Medeiros (newcomer to the group and a great running buddy)for talking me into leaving my jacket. Just me and the fuel belt and of course, the company of some terrific ladies. Always makes the 12 mile run go by that much quicker. Alright, it was 11.7 but close enough.
The New Bedford 1/2 is this week and a taper schedule is in place due to the race. We will be starting with a new training schedule for the Providence/Cox race (to be held May 3) next week. Although this coincides with our March 21 race, we will be fine to race on Saturday.
Speaking of which, if you have not registered for the St. Pats, March 21 race you can still do so, online, by March 13. Use the link along the side of the blog. Register as a team. Team name is Team Newman and the passcode is 111500. If you have any problems, please let me know.
The Providence/Cox race will be held May 3. In order for us to be a team, we need at least 3 people in each category to qualify. This race was very special to a lot of us last year and I would really like to see a good turnout. It was a struggle to find someone to run a marathon in my place and Dennis was such a good sport and stepped in to do it after having run the Boston marathon two weeks prior. Cherylynn Brownback is registered to run the marathon so we need at least 2 more people, if not more. The more people we have the stronger our team. It looks like we will have a good turnout for the 1/2 marathon. We still need 5k runners so if you know of someone who is looking to become a newbie, now is the time to join in. They will be race ready for May 3. In order to sign up, click on the link to the side of the blog. Click "Register." Team name is "sole sisters -" (don't forget the dash) password is 111500. Let me know if you have any problems with signing up.
I spoke to Luca this evening about the swimming program for triathlons. He is going to give Sole Sisters a special rate of $10 as opposed to $20. This program will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30. This is a great opportunity to get in the water and learn the technique you need to swim in open water. I also have a dvd that is a great introduction to swimming that I can loan out if someone is looking for tips. Just so you know, I was pushing for Sole Sisters to not pay anything at all. However, if someone found out that we weren't paying anything, it could cause a problem, so we agreed to this. I hope some of you can take advantage of the program. Its a great chance to get in the pool and add a different workout to your routine.
Speaking of triathlons, we are looking to do some local races. Bayside YMCA and Wild Dog triathlon are two tri's that are held back to back in August. I would say that Wild Dog is the easiest of the two because the swim is a little shorter. I picked these two because they are easy to get to and they are small in terms of number of participants. However, we are not limited to them and can certainly look at competing in others. For the newer participants, though, they are great races for distance and transition areas. Please let me know if you are interested in competing. Remember to just look at a triathlon as a workout. You'll be done in 2 hours and then you can eat anything you want.
I'm looking forward to getting back out there with everyone. There isn't much in the way of coffee talk because we are all running (literally and figuratively) in different directions. Once New Bedford is over, though, I anticipate that we will be able to run together again and make our time out of the road fun and full of laughs.
Destination marathon and 1/2 marathon will be: Philadelphia, PA. Its flat, its easy to get to, and its November 22, 2009. Please let me know if you are interested so I can work on rooms. I want to reserve them now and I need a rough estimate. Yes, you can change your mind if you decide not to go.
That's all for now.
Keep on keepin' on...
Joyce
Okay so this is my 3rd attempt today at getting the coffee talk up and running. I will dispense with the formality and get right to it.
For those of who were able to enjoy the weather this weekend I say "Congratulations." It was fab from Friday to Sunday. I would like to thank Courtnee Munson, Laurel McLaughlin and Cheryl Medeiros (newcomer to the group and a great running buddy)for talking me into leaving my jacket. Just me and the fuel belt and of course, the company of some terrific ladies. Always makes the 12 mile run go by that much quicker. Alright, it was 11.7 but close enough.
The New Bedford 1/2 is this week and a taper schedule is in place due to the race. We will be starting with a new training schedule for the Providence/Cox race (to be held May 3) next week. Although this coincides with our March 21 race, we will be fine to race on Saturday.
Speaking of which, if you have not registered for the St. Pats, March 21 race you can still do so, online, by March 13. Use the link along the side of the blog. Register as a team. Team name is Team Newman and the passcode is 111500. If you have any problems, please let me know.
The Providence/Cox race will be held May 3. In order for us to be a team, we need at least 3 people in each category to qualify. This race was very special to a lot of us last year and I would really like to see a good turnout. It was a struggle to find someone to run a marathon in my place and Dennis was such a good sport and stepped in to do it after having run the Boston marathon two weeks prior. Cherylynn Brownback is registered to run the marathon so we need at least 2 more people, if not more. The more people we have the stronger our team. It looks like we will have a good turnout for the 1/2 marathon. We still need 5k runners so if you know of someone who is looking to become a newbie, now is the time to join in. They will be race ready for May 3. In order to sign up, click on the link to the side of the blog. Click "Register." Team name is "sole sisters -" (don't forget the dash) password is 111500. Let me know if you have any problems with signing up.
I spoke to Luca this evening about the swimming program for triathlons. He is going to give Sole Sisters a special rate of $10 as opposed to $20. This program will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30. This is a great opportunity to get in the water and learn the technique you need to swim in open water. I also have a dvd that is a great introduction to swimming that I can loan out if someone is looking for tips. Just so you know, I was pushing for Sole Sisters to not pay anything at all. However, if someone found out that we weren't paying anything, it could cause a problem, so we agreed to this. I hope some of you can take advantage of the program. Its a great chance to get in the pool and add a different workout to your routine.
Speaking of triathlons, we are looking to do some local races. Bayside YMCA and Wild Dog triathlon are two tri's that are held back to back in August. I would say that Wild Dog is the easiest of the two because the swim is a little shorter. I picked these two because they are easy to get to and they are small in terms of number of participants. However, we are not limited to them and can certainly look at competing in others. For the newer participants, though, they are great races for distance and transition areas. Please let me know if you are interested in competing. Remember to just look at a triathlon as a workout. You'll be done in 2 hours and then you can eat anything you want.
I'm looking forward to getting back out there with everyone. There isn't much in the way of coffee talk because we are all running (literally and figuratively) in different directions. Once New Bedford is over, though, I anticipate that we will be able to run together again and make our time out of the road fun and full of laughs.
Destination marathon and 1/2 marathon will be: Philadelphia, PA. Its flat, its easy to get to, and its November 22, 2009. Please let me know if you are interested so I can work on rooms. I want to reserve them now and I need a rough estimate. Yes, you can change your mind if you decide not to go.
That's all for now.
Keep on keepin' on...
Joyce
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Coffee talk - 3/01/09
Pour your coffee and settle in, coffee talk is about to begin...
Where in the world is Jill Lifrak this week? The woman travels more than Matt Lauer and I am having the hardest time keeping up with her. Hope to have you back with us soon, Jill. We miss you, your watch and your conversation.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back out onto the road again, another storm is looming on the horizon. See what happens when we get too comfortable? I even ran without a jacket on Friday. Not this week. Temps are dropping and the roads are going to be covered if we get all the snow we are supposed to get. That groundhog was right. Another 6 weeks before its all over.
The schedule has been posted and for those of you who are planning to run New Bedford, this is your last week before you taper. Not sure how many have signed up, but please let me know when you do. For those of you training for a marathon and still plan to run New Bedford, your mileage may be a bit staggered. What's a couple of miles, give or take, when you're running along the water in March?
Once again the walk/run group came out in full force on Saturday. They are now at a 4 minute walk 2 minute run. Before you know it, everyone will be running a full 5K without a hitch.
Some of us ran long on Friday, some ran long on Saturday. Some may have even run today. Our team for March 21 is going to be strong, no question. Which brings me to my next topic...
It has been brought to my attention that some of our male counterparts, aka spouses, have been tearing up the roads in preparation for this March 21 event. Now I can assure you that my husband is NOT tearing up any type of road and has no intention of doing so. He just received his AARP card and is quite content with his pace (I mean place) on the couch. However, I do feel that the boys who are "training" should be recognized. They are climbing "mountains" (otherwise known as Jacobs Hill but seriously, is it really a hill to us anymore? Bring on Rocky Hill--now THAT'S a hill), tracking their mileage via automobile (because MapMyRun is so inefficient, not to mention "green"), and "managing" their pace not with stamina but with a calculator by simply substracting a few seconds here and there when and where they feel its warranted. However, knowing these "Sole Bro's" as I do, and as you will eventually come to know them if you don't already, you will also realize that these guys mean business. They are not out for the sheer fun of it all as we are. They are out for the win, and win they will. I'm glad they're on our side. Names are being withheld in order to protect their identity. They are our secret weapon come March 21.
I am keeping it short this Sunday, but you will hear from me throughout the week. Stay warm.
Keep on keepin' on.
Joyce
Where in the world is Jill Lifrak this week? The woman travels more than Matt Lauer and I am having the hardest time keeping up with her. Hope to have you back with us soon, Jill. We miss you, your watch and your conversation.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back out onto the road again, another storm is looming on the horizon. See what happens when we get too comfortable? I even ran without a jacket on Friday. Not this week. Temps are dropping and the roads are going to be covered if we get all the snow we are supposed to get. That groundhog was right. Another 6 weeks before its all over.
The schedule has been posted and for those of you who are planning to run New Bedford, this is your last week before you taper. Not sure how many have signed up, but please let me know when you do. For those of you training for a marathon and still plan to run New Bedford, your mileage may be a bit staggered. What's a couple of miles, give or take, when you're running along the water in March?
Once again the walk/run group came out in full force on Saturday. They are now at a 4 minute walk 2 minute run. Before you know it, everyone will be running a full 5K without a hitch.
Some of us ran long on Friday, some ran long on Saturday. Some may have even run today. Our team for March 21 is going to be strong, no question. Which brings me to my next topic...
It has been brought to my attention that some of our male counterparts, aka spouses, have been tearing up the roads in preparation for this March 21 event. Now I can assure you that my husband is NOT tearing up any type of road and has no intention of doing so. He just received his AARP card and is quite content with his pace (I mean place) on the couch. However, I do feel that the boys who are "training" should be recognized. They are climbing "mountains" (otherwise known as Jacobs Hill but seriously, is it really a hill to us anymore? Bring on Rocky Hill--now THAT'S a hill), tracking their mileage via automobile (because MapMyRun is so inefficient, not to mention "green"), and "managing" their pace not with stamina but with a calculator by simply substracting a few seconds here and there when and where they feel its warranted. However, knowing these "Sole Bro's" as I do, and as you will eventually come to know them if you don't already, you will also realize that these guys mean business. They are not out for the sheer fun of it all as we are. They are out for the win, and win they will. I'm glad they're on our side. Names are being withheld in order to protect their identity. They are our secret weapon come March 21.
I am keeping it short this Sunday, but you will hear from me throughout the week. Stay warm.
Keep on keepin' on.
Joyce
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday / Thursday Conditioning, by Sandy
Here we are working out at the Y this morning -- led by our fearless leader, Joyce. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings many of the "Sole Sisters" gather at the Y for Joyce's conditioning class. Usually you leave with some part of your body quivering from exertion, but that's good, right?
The great thing about the class (in my opinion) is that it's different every time, and tortures (did I say that?) different parts of the body each time. I was feeling pretty dern good about myself and my running progress, until I started taking Joyce's class. I can run 6 miles, but can't squat? What is my problem? Well, the problem is, that without Joyce saying "8 more" and then another "8 more" and another and another ... I would simply stop at 16. (Why doesn't she just say "160! Let's GO!"? She's probably trying to avoid an all out mutiny where we all stomp out an head over the Dunkin' Donuts. That's what I think.)
The added bonus is that (believe it or not) a handful of Sole Sisters head out after the workout for a quick run. I know, you're thinking "that's crazy!" but really, it's not bad! If you're around on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m., join in. It's so much more fun to work out with friends.
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