Has anyone given any thought to attending the Striders Award Dinner on Friday May 23rd? I would like to go, especially to hear the guest speaker, Bruce Fordyce, an ultra-marathoner, discussing his experiences. Maybe the Fab 5 and friends could get a table together.
Hope everyone is enjoying the Easter break
Margaret
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I'd like to go - if only to see everyone not in lycra! (ok Bruce you can wear your lime lycra pants if you want...)
Denise
Hi folks, unfortunately I can't make the awards night as I am out of town (for the second year in a row). I would encourage you guys to book a table as it will be a great night. Hey, and you can talk about running!
Well done on the run on Friday, I will be joining you for 25km on Sunday, which I am looking forward to after being on the sidelines for 4 weeks.
Phil
I'de be interested. That's the Friday night after the SMH half (which is apparently filling fast because of the new improved course). My lycra pants are light blue and only appear greeny-limey in colour before 5am when the light is poor.
Peter I hope you are OK. Backing up a 35km with a 25km and then a 10km and changing to new shoes sounded like a BIG weekend of running to start the taper. I'm going to take my legs out for a slow turn over tomorrow night to see how they go.
I took my legs out for a run this evening...big mistake! My knees feel really bruised after Friday's fall, so I think I'll rest for a few days, Mother Nature is telling me to slow down. That's good to hear that you're interested in the dinner, Denise and Bruce, and yes by then Phil, I will be desperate to find someone to talk about running with because my family and friends will be so totally over it.
Peter, I was thinking also that your first weekend of the taper sounded pretty intense, or are you just having a joke, At that rate you'll wear out the shoes before you get to the marathon.
I'm in for awards dinner. As I won't be here on w/end post Canberra. Being school hols, I owe my family some time back and will be suffering through the theme parks on the Gold Coast. aaagh.
sharyn
Hi guys I did run the 25 on Saturday and loved every minute of it. Woke up Sunday put the gear on did the stretches and you know what happened next – I went out the back gate, up the hill and turned down hill to start the run, jogged about 150 metres, (maybe 160 by the Garmin) and said enough. I thoguht listen to Phil, the voice of wisdom – he is like one of those monkeys on your back, don’t go too hard. Turned around and walked home for a rest day. It just didn’t feel right despite wanting the wonderful up I get from a good run.
I did 12 yesterday (Monday) and really enjoyed it. Today I had a rest and tomorrow I’ll do as much as I want which could be 15 or could be a rest. I’m in the office now but home soon so let’s see.
Hey by the way when I ran through the Botanical Gardens on Monday I found – get this – 2 $20 notes, 1 $10 note and $3.60 in coin. How good is that? Mind you I was running through lightening and thunder and very heavy rain. A very pleasant pick up.
I’d love to go to the dinner with you guys. I’m actually a very quiet guy but I don’t mind a night out and with all you running geeks I’d feel right at home. Oh and we are geeks sorry. I’ll bring along my $53.60 and maybe we can break the bank the casino?
Hey Guys,
Our race numbers are now up on the Canberra Marathon site.
Lee 708
Great idea, Margaret - that would be nice! I'd love to listen to the experiences of an ultra-marathoner with all of you (and especially being able to talk talk talk about our passsion).
Bruce - glad to hear you're recovered. Put also my name down for the SMHHM.
Phil - great to hear you'll be back on Sunday.
Peter - you're a legend - not only a great runner but also a lucky man, earning money whilst running -perfect match. You can sit next to me if you wish at the award night (I'm rater quiet too when it comes to crowds - so don't worry:)
Lee - thank you for sharing the news - I got really excited to see a number in front of my name - yay!
I'm very excited as I'm back on the program and up and running again.
See you Sunday
Leonor (F262)
I have done some lovely runs since Friday - Sunday along The Entrance, Monday part of the 10 Bridges and this morning over the Harbour Bridge and around the Opera House - life is pretty good!
(OK Bruce I was thinking of your shorts being a shade of green under the disco lights...I stand corrected they are blue now I check your 'other' clubbing blog!
Denise aka F149..
F(For Fabulous!)266 here...
Count US in for the awards dinner - Tom (aka Tank Engine) says he's keen too!
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