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Another grey THURSDAY

Postby Darth Tater » Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:26 am

I've heard of this bright, warm, yellow ball in the sky, but have not seen it for some time now. And likely won't see it again today. :evil:

Why hast it forsaken us?

I miss the sun. :(

Supposed to rain here this morning. At least the temperatures are supposed to continue to be well above normals for this time of year.

I'll likely head to the gym soon and run a short one on the TM. So much to do at my desk, might as well get at it early today.

Have a good one!
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby opcougar » Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:41 am

Just heading out to work now too to do some cardio and stretching before work.

Enjoy this conincidental word oxymoron sign in the Detroit-windsor area

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby RA. » Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:46 am

Had the alarm set for 6, but couldn't sleep last night and really didn't want to go to spin, so when it went off, I reset it for 7:30. And then, my downstairs neighbour started playing his cello. At. 6. A.M. So, I got up and went for a run. 6.3k in 45 minutes including the warm up and cool down.

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby mcshame » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:08 am

The sun is also here in Montreal, but I hear we're loosing it this weekend as rain is moving in. There is nothing better than going for a run @ 5:00 in the morning and the sun coming up during the run. The days are getting longer!!

10.20k @ 4:42 for 48m HR 154. Did a tempo last week, didn't feel like pushing a sub 4:30 this morning with the long run coming this weekend (+26k). Ooops, that looked like an excuse :oops: . Just went at a happy fast pace.

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby trixiee » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:11 am

opcougar, I've probably passed that sign 69 times, and have never clued in! :lol:

Hoping to get my 30 minutes bike (that I missed yesterday) and 2 mile run in this afternoon.

After a 3 month drought, I sold 2 new accounts yesterday, and have another potential sale tday. Wish me luck! :dance:
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby Sir Crashalot » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:15 am

Hey Darth! The sun is out in Montreal!
4x400 hills last night... legs are tired this morning
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby Jo-Jo » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:21 am

Gray and overcast in Kingston.

I pick up my new car today...Honda Fit.
I'll be a bit sad to say goodbye to my old Honda Civic...C-Moss and I had many adventures with this car. I haven't told her that "Brackie" (car's name) died on Monday.
I vow to not turn the Fit into a "DogMobile" First thing to buy...seat covers so her hair doesn't get permanently into the upholstery.

Will get to the gym and do a TM run...likely...45 minutes...and then maybe a short swim/sauna/hot tub.
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby दिवंगत » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:24 am

Yesterday's bike turned out to be a 65k ride thru the vinyards. I actually had to stop to peel off a layer - I was overdressed and getting too hot! :D Today is my rest day. And, in another sign spring is coming, I was awoken this sunny Niagara morning by a red Cardinal calling for a mate, right outside my bedroom window. Spring is almost here!

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby HCcD » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:33 am

Upper body workout done at the Club this morning, followed by an r&r session in the massage chair ... :P In my haste to get out of the house early, I pulled a La and forgot to bring my BB with me ... :shock: Gonna be weird not being connected all day .. :? :( ... Decided to drive in this morning, as I will be going to mum's for an early b-day yummy, as she will be busy this weekend :?

Have a great day everyone .... We should dedicate this day as Burger Day, in celebration of someone's birthday ... :twisted: :twisted: :wink:
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby Jo-Jo » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:40 am

HCmD wrote:Have a great day everyone .... We should dedicate this day as Burger Day, in celebration of someone's birthday ... :twisted: :twisted: :wink:


That's an excellent idea...I'm going to go to Harvey's at lunch :D :D
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby RA. » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:41 am

Jo-Jo wrote:
I pick up my new car today...Honda Fit.

That's fun, Joanne! What color?
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby HCcD » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:44 am

RA wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:
I pick up my new car today...Honda Fit.

That's fun, Joanne! What color?


Yay, a new car for C-Moss to drive ... :shock: :lol: :wink:
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby Jo-Jo » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:07 am

HCmD wrote:
RA wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:
I pick up my new car today...Honda Fit.

That's fun, Joanne! What color?


Yay, a new car for C-Moss to drive ... :shock: :lol: :wink:



Yeah...maybe with this car she'll actually manage to get her driver's licence :lol: :wink:
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby HCcD » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:11 am

Jo-Jo wrote:
HCmD wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:
I pick up my new car today...Honda Fit.

Yay, a new car for C-Moss to drive ... :shock: :lol: :wink:



Yeah...maybe with this car she'll actually manage to get her driver's licence :lol: :wink:


Gonna be hard to trump a new Honda Fit as a b-day gift, Jo-Jo .... :shock: :? Maybe my mum will offer to pay for my cruise as my b-day gift?? :think: :think: :pray: :pray: :shifty: :P
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby opcougar » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:21 am

trixiee wrote:opcougar, I've probably passed that sign 69 times, and have never clued in! :lol:

Hoping to get my 30 minutes bike (that I missed yesterday) and 2 mile run in this afternoon.

After a 3 month drought, I sold 2 new accounts yesterday, and have another potential sale tday. Wish me luck! :dance:



Ah....we have a timeshare seller? :mrgreen:
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* Stockholm marathon
* Los Angeles marathon
* A number of 5k races

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* Quebec City International Half-Marathon 2 May 10
* Ottawa Marathon 30 May 10
* Liechtenstein Alpine Marathon 12 June 10
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby IronGoddess » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:24 am

heading out in the rain for some hills. Yuck!!! Hills and rain
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby opcougar » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:27 am

RA wrote:
Jo-Jo wrote:
I pick up my new car today...Honda Fit.

That's fun, Joanne! What color?



I am guessing
yellow?
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Completed Races:

* London UK marathon
* Stockholm marathon
* Los Angeles marathon
* A number of 5k races

Upcoming Races:

* Montreal Half Marathon 18 April 10
* Minto Run for Reach 21.1km Half 25 April 10
* Quebec City International Half-Marathon 2 May 10
* Ottawa Marathon 30 May 10
* Liechtenstein Alpine Marathon 12 June 10
* Army Run 19 Sept 10

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby HCcD » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:34 am

Jo-Jo wrote:Yeah...maybe with this car she'll actually manage to get her driver's licence :lol: :wink:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp5DkqAxvAI :shock: :lol:
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby purdy65 » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:36 am

Good Morning!

Gym day.

10K on the TM - 5X1K intervals @ 5m/k
Upper body and core routine followed.

Have a good one!

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby Darth Tater » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:55 am

RA wrote:Had the alarm set for 6, but couldn't sleep last night and really didn't want to go to spin, so when it went off, I reset it for 7:30. And then, my downstairs neighbour started playing his cello. At. 6. A.M. So, I got up and went for a run. 6.3k in 45 minutes including the warm up and cool down.

Darth, I know where the sun is. It's here in Halifax.


Send some of it this way!

20 minutes on the TM @ 7.0 mph. 3.77 km (5:18 min/km).
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby Dr. S » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:56 am

1 to 2 miles run with Rocky tonight. His favorite distances!
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby erinmcd » Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:22 am

Still feeling pretty lousy (combination upset stomach and gunky lungs), so another day off for me. Hopefully tomorrow morning- I'm starting to feel a bit fidgety from lack of exercise, so I must be getting better.
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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby DLS » Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:53 am

This is the last sunny day for the week -- the next four days are going to be rainy. So I'm going to do a 7 km run through the Old Town, and then plan a LSD tomorrow on the TM.

Three weeks until my first race -- a 5km in Harry's Spring Run-Off. I'm hoping to do it in 30 mins, but who am I kidding? I'll be happy as long as I finish ahead of the walkers!

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby eme » Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:00 am

60 minute run on the TM at lunch, so looking forward to my rest day tomorrow.

Have a great day everyone,

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Re: Another grey THURSDAY

Postby IronGoddess » Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:17 am

The hills are done. Darth, you will be happy to know it was a monsoon out. I ran with my friend who is just starting to run and she did just as many hill repeats as me and got just as wet. It was fun having a running buddy other then Lukie. Good gossip didn't hurt either. Next 1 hour of plyometrics :help: :help: :help:
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