I also noticed a lot of you were wearing leggings or long sweats. I always prefer to keep my legs free if the temp is above 30 degrees...try it and you'll see the difference it makes in your long runs. Legs usually don't get cold at all unless it's freezing, and of course, once you get 'em pumping, I have found that sweats can really "bog you down."
Also, I suggest that everyone (if you didn't yesterday) apply sunscreen to your face and exposed skin before running. As the runs get longer and longer, you will appreciate this bit of advice. Plus (as I happen to know) nothing ages your skin faster than sun exposure. We don't want to look like a bunch of old hags running down the street....so....use it, or lose it.
I recommend a "sport" sunscreen that won't burn your eyes as you begin to sweat...30spf (Banana Boat makes a good one).
Everyone looked GREAT
- Sue and Brintus chewed up the 8 miler, so there shouldn't be any problem tackling at least 10 this Sunday.
- The "Jessica sisters" looked like distance thoroughbreds, at least for the 2.5 miles that I saw...and Matt, as always, was looking dangerously strong on the road (nobody messes with you when you run with MC). These 3 are ready for 6-7 on Sunday (unless there is some new pain you're not telling me about).
- Helen was looking smooth and controlled--even while breaking in her new shoes (any new blisters there Helen?)...and Babs was getting her running groove back after an admittedly way loooooong layoff (once she gets going, you won't be able to stop her--this I know). You guys will probably be moving up to 4 or 5 miles this Sunday (we'll get you caught up with the other Halfers in a few weeks--don't worry). Let me know if 4-5 is a problem for ya.
Until then...make sure you run twice this week (don't run on Saturday)...and I'll see you next Sunday!
Dennis
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Is this crew going to be able to get through the training and run the marathon/half-marathon? They look kind of wimpy to me.
i'll give you wimpy. as long as you stand still. there's no way i'm running after you, i'm tired.
...no potshots from the Pug section...we'll show you wimpy in a few weeks...
Where were you this week pug?
I train on my own, due to the logistics of living in Fernley and having family time on Sundays. As you guys get up to 18/20'ish, I may join you for a run or two. You will make it that far, right?
...see you in 8 weeks JBird...would you like to host an 18 miler there in Fernley?...if you can find a good route for us without sand dunes or deadly hot springs to navigate through?...we would love to come out on a Sat and join you...
Thanks for your thoughtfulness, but Fernley just doesn't offer a safe running experience for a group activity. It's a tough enough challenge to keep myself safe on the roads out here, due to lots of traffic, little-to-no shoulders, and no bike-lanes. There are a lot of dirt roads in the hills/mountains that could work, but it makes it hard for tracking mileage and arranging for pit-breaks.
I need an update on Sunday's run.
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