Happy New Year !

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MrBond
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Happy New Year !

Postby MrBond » Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:13 pm

Hair of the Dog run today, nominally 9.5 kms. The trail was icy, the weather was cold and a good time was had by all.
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purdy65
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby purdy65 » Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:36 pm

14k with the running room group to kick off 2014! Cold but I was dressed for it.
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GoodLife Half Marathon.
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby scrumhalfgirl » Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:46 pm

9 km New Years Day run with friends followed by coffee, tea and muffins. great way to start the year. :)
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby marymac442 » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:11 pm

5km Resolution Run and then brunch with the gals, next year, I'll skip the "official" run, save my $ and will just run on my own.
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2019 plans - Sun Run Clinic (as usual), make it past tax season with sanity intact, start training, Chicago Marathon !!!

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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby Robinandamelia » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:30 pm

3 miles on TM today for me...

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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby ultraslacker » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:30 pm

just 3 miles with the puppy to start off the year right!
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby horselady » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:43 pm

Day off running for me today, but did have a great 5km walk with the dog. Back at it tomorrow! Hoping it is going to start to warm up soon!
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Princess Half Marathon Orlando Feb 23
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Jwolf
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby Jwolf » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:48 pm

Started the year with a rest day. :)
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby ratherawkward » Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:59 pm

6.25k this morning, ready to get back on track!
PR's so far: 5K 27:15, 10K 55:25, 21.1K 2:10:53, 42.2K 5:21:27
Upcoming: Toronto Women's 5k in May, STWM Half in October

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Sandra
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby Sandra » Wed Jan 01, 2014 7:05 pm

On the bike trainer today - 90 mins done. Slowly on my way to get some bike fitness back... seems like I have a long way to go :lol:
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MichaelMc
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby MichaelMc » Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:00 pm

18km in relatively warm but snowy conditions: set the first tracks around Glemore reserve for the year.

Happy New Year to all!

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timc
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby timc » Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:53 pm

I did 10 km this morning. Happy New Year!
~ Tim ~

2014 Race Results:
Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8 mile - 22 February - 56:22 (PB)
Around the Bay 30K - 30 March - 2:29:10 (PB)
Sulphur Springs 50 miler - 24 May - 10:12:20 (PB)
Summer's Night Classical 5K - 9 July - 20:10 (PB)
ENDURrun International - 10-17 August - 1:39:41 (PB)/1:11:00 (PB)/2:59:29 (PB)/1:20:51 (PB)/2:48:50 (PB)/44:22 (PB)/3:55:42
Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run - 13 October - 19:55 (PB)

Next Races:
???

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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby barebuns1 » Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:48 pm

I ran 11kms in Banff. I ran the Tunnel Mountain Road loop. I guess I am training for Melissa's Roadrace already. The weather was great. :)
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby Habs4ever » Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:53 pm

10.5k under a beautiful starry sky through fresh snow with ice under it.
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Re: Happy New Year !

Postby Darth Tater » Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:57 am

6.31 km, half on a snowy trail on a cold, sunny afternoon.
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