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That trail sounds awesome! Yay for signing up for...

2012-01-26T08:32:15.385-08:00

That trail sounds awesome! Yay for signing up for the trail marathon! I'm doing my first ultra in June too! Woohoo!!

I'm working to set a new PR at Green Bay Marat...

2012-01-25T12:40:25.004-08:00

I'm working to set a new PR at Green Bay Marathon in May... would love to get a qualifying time! Next year, I'm aiming for my first ultra- a 50k in Minnesota!

Why thank you for affording me the opportunity to ...

2012-01-25T11:29:22.238-08:00

Why thank you for affording me the opportunity to "ame drop" m next big race: BOSTON, BABY!

Super exciting on the trail ULTRA. You really seem to be loving the trails and you sure have enough of them to explore around there. Congrats!

So far, with the 17yo and 15yo, the teenage years ...

2012-01-25T10:49:56.756-08:00

So far, with the 17yo and 15yo, the teenage years have been the best yet. I love this time with them. I might change my tune when the girls get there though...(12 and 10).

Next big events are HIM in aug/sept (can't reemmber) and IM in November.

My next half is in March. For the life of me I ca...

2012-01-25T10:16:30.466-08:00

My next half is in March. For the life of me I can't remember the name right now.... something about shamrocks and there's beer - in VA Beach. That's all I have planned so far this year.

My teenagers (18 & 16) are awesome. My 18 year old "is an adult now" so he just says shit (etc) whenever he wants. I think he's trying to shock me... HA! if he only knew. Anyway, don't let the teenager stereotype scare you. They're not all bad.

Some of the comments on this post have me laughing out loud in my cubical. I love your blog!

The weather was "nipply"...? Can you de...

2012-01-25T09:02:49.329-08:00

The weather was "nipply"...?

Can you describe that so I'll be able to appreciate it the next time I'm caught out in that kind of weather..?

;-)

Wouldn't the rocks come off after the belt goe...

2012-01-25T08:06:52.439-08:00

Wouldn't the rocks come off after the belt goes around? Or at the least screw up the floor underneath? This doesn't make much sense to me. Please go back and try to come up with another analogy....thanks.

Anybody can run 26.2 miles it is the .13 that really kills you.....I hate that f'n Match.com commercial.

Wow! You sure have beautiful scenery and trails to...

2012-01-25T07:41:26.068-08:00

Wow! You sure have beautiful scenery and trails to run on! I am envious!
I don't have teenagers yet, but my oldest daughter is 6 years old...and has teenager tendencies from time to time. My youngest daughter is 4, she hasn't gotten there yet. I can only imagine what having 2 teenage daughters will be like!
My next "A" race is my FIRST MARATHON - May 6th in Mississauga. I am pumped! I have not signed up yet....and I keep asking myself what I am waiting for. I think it freaks me out a little!

Great photo! I'm already signed up for the Pl...

2012-01-25T07:00:30.607-08:00

Great photo!

I'm already signed up for the Platte River 1/2 in April (hoping to break 2 hrs) and then I'll go from there. I'm for sure doing another full this year, just don't know which one.

Congratulations on a great run through a very beau...

2012-01-25T06:36:06.021-08:00

Congratulations on a great run through a very beautiful area! I think I need to check out the Pagosa Brewery!

I am training for my first ever 1/2 marathon- My b...

2012-01-25T06:31:26.862-08:00

I am training for my first ever 1/2 marathon- My blog about trying to get into some shape other than round- http://runnerwannabe-imgonnarun.blogspot.com/ The race I will be running is the Oklahoma City Memorial 1/2. So excited! Teens are great most of the time. Not sure if boys are different than girls, but my girls are the queens of drama. They pick at each other which drives me crazy, but they still give me kisses and sit on my lap, which I love until my legs go to sleep or their boney butts poke me too hard. My son is only 2, so we shall see how that goes when he hits that age!

Next race on the books is either a 15k w/ my mom.....

2012-01-24T22:57:38.676-08:00

Next race on the books is either a 15k w/ my mom...walking. She has always wanted to do it ,and I feel I should offer to walk it w/ her, although everything in my competitive body wants to run it, even though I'm not in shape for it. Currently training for a 5k in March, the colon cancer 5k in honor of my g'ma. Got my last PR there....TWO years ago, so hoping to blow it outta the water if all goes well. Would love to train for another 1/2 soon, but I live in FL, and who am I kidding? i don't run in this sauna in the summer;)!

PS, that trail looks COOL! and, glad I'm not the only one going to the store looking like a camel toe stinky sweaty mess! HA

Seriously, what would we do without you to make us...

2012-01-24T22:55:16.752-08:00

Seriously, what would we do without you to make us laugh on tough days? Janine

Hate to tell you this but I don't know if teen...

2012-01-24T22:03:22.851-08:00

Hate to tell you this but I don't know if teens grow out of forgetful. I have a very forgetful 59 yo husband (no it's not dementia - he's always been this way) and a forgetful 18 yo who could teach his Dad something about forgetful. I think it's genetic.

Next big A race....BOSTON!!! Can hardly wait! My ...

2012-01-24T20:51:56.337-08:00

Next big A race....BOSTON!!! Can hardly wait!
My son is 11 and a student IN my class. He's a keeper...even with all of his quirks.

oh Hall Ranch!!! I love Hall Ranch and esp. love t...

2012-01-24T20:45:46.776-08:00

oh Hall Ranch!!! I love Hall Ranch and esp. love that rocky section in the photo. My boyfriend, taught me how to ride that section on my mtn bike - both going up and down. i love riding past guys that are walking it...hee...hee...

since I'm a new runner I really don't have an "A" race - I'm just trying to get through April and all 4 races on the schedule...then back on the bike!

I just signed up for the 500 Festival it is in Ind...

2012-01-24T20:37:09.795-08:00

I just signed up for the 500 Festival it is in Indy. I am still a newbie so no marathons or ultras for me YET. I have done some trail running at the Dunes and absolutely LOVED IT!!! The trail you did looks rockin'!! What an awesome run that would be...your are blessed to be surrounded by such beauty :))
As for teenagers...Hahaha..I have three!! My oldest son..will be 20 next month. He was and is a sweetheart! Peace of cake...my other two are girls, 17 and 14!! Ugh the hormones!! I can't say or do anything right one moment, the next we are best friends and every thing is perfect. They always tell me I cant admit when I do something wrong and truth is it's really them. They say this "phase" is kind of like a hill...you start out at the bottom, 12yrs old the party begins...and it really peaks and gets rough around 15-16 and then it starts to calm down from there. They are suppose to be on level ground somewhere around 18-20. So far, from my experience, its pretty accurate. Have fun ;D

What is your next big, “A” race? Have you signed u...

2012-01-24T19:52:37.756-08:00

What is your next big, “A” race? Have you signed up for it yet? What are you waiting for?

My next serious race is the Platte River Half. I just finished the Houston marathon with a big PR and am excited to see what I can do with the shorter distance.

Ever done a trail marathon or ultra race on trails?
I've done a few 50Ks on trails, but my absolute favorite trail race is the Pikes Peak Marathon. I've done in 3 years in a row and I totally expect to be one of those veterans who does it for the next 20 or so. A trail race is SO much more enjoyable than a road race. Less pressure, better scenery (even if it's the rear end of the person ahead of you walking because you can't pass on single track..), and they offer you pb&j and cookies at aid stations!

That trails looks awesome! Great job getting some...

2012-01-24T19:38:35.588-08:00

That trails looks awesome! Great job getting some wonderful healing.

My A race is Massanutten Mountain Trails 100. (as in miles)

Yep, yep. marathons and ultras on trails. I wouldn't do them on the road. yuck.

My teen is a 20 something who still behaves a bit like a teen. I wonder if parents ever think their kids are "ready" to be completely on their own.

there's no limitation on name dropping with Th...

2012-01-24T18:57:40.994-08:00

there's no limitation on name dropping with The Dean K. I ran just 8 miles with him and it was just a year ago and I still plug that on my posts here and there...

my boys are just 6 and 7 but I can tell that the older one will be dreamy and the youngest will be the one with girls lining up at the door and loving every minute of it.

next big race is Surf City where I will complete the Beach Challenge and get a big whole medal..and a nice surf medal also!!! I plan on wearing them for at least a week !!

My kids are only 5 so it's hard to tell what s...

2012-01-24T18:36:15.223-08:00

My kids are only 5 so it's hard to tell what sort of teens they may become, but if I have to predict I'm going to say my son will be dreamy (but maybe a little too girl crazy) and my daughter will be....tough. She has a disgusting hair chewing habit and has already blamed me for it. Seriously. She actually said, "That's YOUR fault, Mommy, because you haven't gotten my hair cut."

I'm definitely going to try that trail in Lyons. Don't know what my next A race will be, but trail running will be part of the plan.

Got a 20 mile mountain trail run on Feb 4th in the...

2012-01-24T18:22:03.026-08:00

Got a 20 mile mountain trail run on Feb 4th in the Uwharrie mountains of NC (not Co but very beautiful !)

then two marathons and hopefully my first ultra in the fall...http://www.ultraroc.com/
hoping to do the 50K not a pure trail but a mix of surface

My son is 10.5..so we are on our way to teenagedom...he has always been the one to loose / forget stuff..he tries and it breaks my heart to see him beat himself up because despite really trying to remember stuff there is always something he forgets...but hey at least he is trying and cares enough about it!

Thank you for the laugh today it was much needed. ...

2012-01-24T17:41:56.895-08:00

Thank you for the laugh today it was much needed. One of My dearest friends died of ovarian cancer Today and pretty much until now I've cut off all of my social networking; I was going through my posts just reading things and came across your post, I'm glad I read it. I laughed so hard at you going to the store on your tights lol!
My "A" race will be my first marathon and I chose the Chicago marathon.
I have a 6 year old and a 22 year old so I've been where you are and going there again! My oldest is just like me and YES karma is a bitch because he acts just like me...I didn't realize how annoying I can be sometimes lol! Both boys are good boys.
Thank you again for the cheering up.

waving my hand high up in the air...me, me, me, ...

2012-01-24T16:40:48.928-08:00

*waving my hand high up in the air*...me, me, me, I want to come run with you on that trail! I can drive to Lyons. Will you wait for my sorry ass at the top, please?

And yeah, my 21 year old still blames me for everything...it doesn't get any better as they get older. :(

My son was a pretty good teen with the exception o...

2012-01-24T16:18:07.398-08:00

My son was a pretty good teen with the exception of being a horrible student. I need to do that trail with the Foxes, looks amazing!! Pagosa will be beautiful for a trail ultra! Worth it just for the beer! They also have the hot spring so you can soak your sore bodies..