Well I do not know what made the run at ATT this morning so tough, but I think missing a few friends and laughs did not help. Where was Paul who did every ATT training run with us before OBX. Christophe who was so dedicated that when he had to miss OBX, he ran a 1/2 in a trash bag in the pouring rain on ATT the same time we ran OBX. Rap Master who was having some personal issues and did not want to be to far from… John? Terp was doing the good Dad deed or maybe eating a dozen donuts. Mike squared had prior commitment, Rama’s kids gave him a gift and our long lost leader continues to be missed.
Even with all those missing in action, our group was still seven deep plus one fury friend. I think most of us were at least double layered and I had my hand warmer. We noticed the days were getting longer…. only 10 mins. with the head lights. Does that mean spring is around the corner? 
If it is, I better readdress some training needs. I feel like I was trampled by the horses that were leaving tracks on the trail.
I want to thank Karen and Alex for joining me in the pool. But I have some advise to everyone. If Alex ever says, “It’s just over there” or “what do you think of doing some speed work”…. be prepared to hurt.
ATT and missing some friends-1/27/07
January 27th, 2007 · 4 Comments
Tags: Saturday Morning Run
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1 KarenG8r // Jan 28, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Did anyone see the horses that ran us over on the ATT on Saturday morning??? Lit’l Bit is right…it was a tough run. All 7 of us were asking “are we there yet?” as we were nearing the finish. The best part of the run was seeing Missy Thang (aka The Gazelle) back at the front of the group!! She didn’t break a sweat. I won’t see you guys on 2/3 but will catch up with the group the following weekend. Happy running!
2 Rama Polefka // Jan 29, 2007 at 8:41 am
my guess: all the dead weight was dropped and you guys were running 6 minute miles.
3 Alex // Jan 29, 2007 at 9:42 am
It felt like th earth shifted and the ATT was all uphill. Despite the tough run, it was good to see everybody. And it was great to be able to draft off of Missy Thang on the way home. Thanks also to Lit’l Bit for getting us in the pool, as well. Karen G8r and I are much better dog paddlers as a result!
I look forward to seeing everybody at Shelley Lake on 2/3. See you in a couple of weeks, KarenG8r.
For those of you who are thinking about running the Richmond Marathon, I am going to get some hotel information and post it on the 2007 Race info thread. The price for registering is reduced if you do so before 3/31.
4 litl' bit // Jan 29, 2007 at 10:31 pm
Shelley Lake is confirmed for the next 2 Saturdays. I hope that means StevE and JohnM will be joining us. JohnM if you could ride with us, we would love your company.
If anyone is looking for a swim, how about Morrisville at 6pm give or take, I will be there.