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Re: Oops, I pronated. Sorry.

Topher — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:35:42 -0000

Thanks, Nat. Which club are you welcoming me to: the pronator club, or the "shhh don't tell anyone I read Twilight" club?

Re: Gym Rant Part 2

Topher — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:51:40 -0000

Don't give up the fight, man! I'd push the issue; you're points are ALL valid. I bet a quick Google search and you could find "their" phone number (corporate, that is). It's not like you're not paying them good money.

Re: Facebook and Reunions

Topher — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:15:10 -0000

Yea, Facebook is kind of a good test of whether or not you really want to reconnect with people from "the olden days." I've found several people from HS (this year is 16 for me) that went way bad, but others who turned out way better than I'd imagined.

Re: OK, Here We Go Again...

Topher — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:43:54 -0000

Hey man, Good to see you blogging again! Your goals #2 and #3 are mine, too. Run a sub-2hr half and drop 20 pounds. I lost four pounds last week (after a couple of weeks of inactivity and eating whatever I wanted), so I'm motivated again. I know that the lighter I am, the faster I can run. I'll be following to see your progress. Good luck!

Re: SF Bound

Topher — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:32:42 -0000

Good luck on your new gig, gib! Enjoy SF!

Re: Running: keeps love in your heart

Topher — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:44:52 -0000

totally saw that Saturday! I love SNL..

Re: What now?

Topher — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:26:03 -0000

Race Seasons. Here's my take: although there are always races of all distances year-round, I get the impression that a lot of runners only run them during the warmer months. I suppose that all depends on where you live. I live in the Midwest where we have snow and ice on the ground for a good part of the winter. I don't run outside much during the winter, so my running/racing "season" is from around March to November when I can run outside and not have to worry about falling on my toosh.

Oh, and I don't do the leg warmers. My wife doesn't even own a pair. But I do remember those days.
Have a great day!
Topher> Subject: [illrunfordonuts] Re: What now?> From: > To: cpstaggs@msn.com> Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:25:03 +0000> > Ms. V <vermeulens4@charter.net> (unregistered) wrote:> > I looked all over for the *change*. Just saw it. I don't understand race seasons. Explain. Is it the weather?> > I love the idea of getting weight off anytime!> > Oh, and I used the Firm workouts for my High School PE classes. They laughed so hard at the outfits...I had to tell them we actually DID wear leg warmers.> > Link: http://illrunfordonuts.blog... > --> You may reply to this email to post your response. To turn off notifications, go to your Disqus settings at: http://disqus.com/settings/...
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Re: Great Run and Product Testing

Topher — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:10:54 -0000

I guess if you're going to go out in public in panty hose, they might as well be $97 panty hose. Just kidding; I have a pair of running tights I bought at the running store on clearance in early spring for like $20. I had them double-bag them so no one would see me walking out with a pair, but after wearing them on a couple of early morning (and very dark) runs, I was sold on running tights. I wish I would have bought two pair.

Re: What?? 2 in One Week??

Topher — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:50:28 -0000

I love my Garmin. I've never tried anything else (other than a regular watch and MapMyRun), though, so I'm biased.

I love me some 13.1 action. I've come to appreciate it much more training for 26.2. Now 13.1 miles seems like a short weekend long run. The training is so much more convenient (and, dare I say, easy). Plus, it's cheaper, people usually don't pay attention to the "half" part and you end up getting credit in their minds for running marathons, and you usually get the same goodies at the end (it's all about he bling and technical shirts).

Good luck to both of you. It's great you can prepare together.

Re: Again, Another Boring Blog Post

Topher — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:56:00 -0000

I hear you on the time thing. That was my concern at first. However, I usually do my shorter weekday runs either really, really early in the am, or late at night after the kids are in bed, the house is picked up, etc. The only kink it put in our "style" was the last couple of long runs. It was all about scheduling for me. I got out the door at 4am the day of my 20 miler and was home by 8am. The boys were just getting out of bed. I promised my wife at the outset that I wouldn't let it interfere. There were times where I had to skip runs b/c it just wouldn't work, though. I think you're the only one who knows your situation and have to do what's right for your family. Good luck regardless; man, if only I had free miles/hotel nights to cash in to do a fun race like that...

Re: Donut Friday - non-running edition

Topher — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:34:10 -0000

Oh, that's true. And I bet Brian is just the one to come up with some doozies for me.

Re: Donut Friday - non-running edition

Topher — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:41:36 -0000

Ooooh, good point. I assume you're speaking from personal experience.

Re: Donut Friday - non-running edition

Topher — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:40:53 -0000

Yea, I think I was a crunchy granola in another life, or one to come.

Re: Another Update About Nothing

Topher — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:56:47 -0000

That's funny! Yap yap yap. Does she read your blog? Will we hear from you again after she reads that?

Re: Pump You Up

Topher — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:01:37 -0000

Sweet! Koala March snacks rock! If she likes them a lot, you might actually be able to find them locally. We can get them in the Asian section of several grocery stores in Kansas City. My kids love 'em. The chocolate ones are the best, in my humble opinion.

Re: More Useless Ramblings

Topher — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:08:26 -0000

Aw, Mister Donuts! Trust me, I knew it well. Brings back memories. Glad to hear you made it back safe. When did you take those pictures? The streets are eerily empty; weird for Japan, but maybe it was a Sunday morning, or you just looked scary enough to send the crowds running.

Re: Journey to Japan Trip Report

Topher — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:13:47 -0000

[typing through tears of jealousy] There are three character "sets" used. 1. Kanji - complicated Chinese characters, 2. Hiragana - script characters representing syllables and used for Japanese words, 3 Katakana - syllable characters used for writing foreign-based words. Enjoy, and don't forget some pictures! I'm off to Montana in about six hours for a well-deserved, far-overdue vacation.

Re: Depression Sets In

Topher — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:54:37 -0000

Hard to stay positive, I know. I told my wife last night that b/c of my PF issues the past month or so I'm so far behind on my training and am nervous about a marathon, especially since it's my first. Guess we can just do what we can do and see where it takes us.

Enjoy JAPAN! I'm still jealous and fully expect lots and lots and lots of pictures to be posted.

Re: Bum Knee Follow Up

Topher — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:21:39 -0000

Ok, I know everyone's thinking it, but no one's had the guts to ask. How exactly did your doctor diagnose #2?

Re: Bum Knee

Topher — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:06:23 -0000

Sucks, doesn't it. My PF issues come and go, but I'm about four weeks behind on my plan with 3 months til the big day. Good luck. If anything, you still have Japan.

Re: Fun in the Sun

Topher — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:33:53 -0000

That donut shop sign IS famous! I should know. I was somewhat surprised to see you Okies dressed up so nice for the wedding. From your descriptions, I was expecting it to be a mullet-meets-trailer park wedding. My little brother had one of those weddings. It was insane. I've never felt more out of place in a suit than I did at that wedding.

Re: All is right in the world

Topher — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:28:29 -0000

Yea, that's sort of what I'm afraid of. I just don't know what's worse: go into the marathon not having done all the training and then screw something up even more, or suffer through the training if it starts hurting again only to not be able to do the race.

Re: All is right in the world

Topher — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:26:46 -0000

No kidding. That's my thought exactly. I guess if they want to go under, so be it. I did all I could.

Re: Calling all KC runners

Topher — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:53:05 -0000

Yea, I've been reading your knee reports and doesn't.sound.fun. Hope you're laced back up soon. Lucky for me, though, I guess that means I'll beat you to the pancakes, eh?

Re: Calling all KC runners

Topher — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:52:12 -0000

Whew. I was wondering what to do with my extra time off this weekend ;)