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3394 total / 278 in 2012
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New Goal! Twin Cities Marathon, Oct. 7, 2012. It's the Master's National Championship, so that'll add a bit of drama.

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  1. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    alright two laps + at Burke Lake 10 mi 01:19 07:56 pace

    Nice (though freezing) run with Jim. Good way to end a week of big miles. I hope it gets to be a habit!

    about 15 hours ago
    • Mary N.
      Mary N.
      Mary N.

      welll??? Is Jim your rp?? nice miles!!!

      about 14 hours ago • Like

    • Show 2 more comments...
    • Bob
      Bob
      Bob

      Thanks all. Yes, Jim is an RP. We've been running around together since '92. And yes, 81 miles for the week was very likely a mistake. We'll know soon enough ;-)

      about 4 hours ago • Like

    • Barbara C.
      Barbara C. You're an Inspiration
      Barbara C. You're an Inspiration:

      Best of luck to your legs, you animal you!

      about 4 hours ago

  2. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    Burke lake three lapper 13.95 mi 01:49 07:48 pace

    Lots of mud for stomping made this a fun run with Mike and Nhan. I knew Mike would start to outpace me soon and today was the day. He was very patient, but the pace was too slow and he politely ask... read more

    2 days ago   
    • Chris M.
      Chris M.
      Chris M.

      Looks like the pace is coming back! When are you going to head back to the track for 5 minute something mile repeats?

      2 days ago • Like

    • Bob
      Bob
      Bob

      @Chris... I'm just working up the miles again, then I can think about going faster. My legs are still feeling the miles, so it'll be a while. I have a 10km in April, so that's the first goal, though it's not anything important. Shuffle shuffle!

      2 days ago • Like • 1 person

    • Larry H.
      Larry H.
      Larry H.

      Sounds like you trained Mike up right! Also sounds like you're on your way again to fast times!

      1 day ago • Like

  3. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    tired Yet another way to skin this ... 11.71 mi 01:34 07:59 pace

    Oh wow. That was not a pretty run. Lots of miles make Bob a pooped puppy. I've got several days of streak going and I'm really feeling them today. It'll be a while yet before this sort of mileage b... read more

    3 days ago   
  4. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    alright More wandering. 10.66 mi 01:24 07:50 pace

    Had a very pleasant run with @Nhan in beautiful, cool weather. All's well except for this achilles, and it isn't tragically bad. First 7 were at 8 min pace, then the last three were 7:30's or so.

    4 days ago   
  5. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    alright Ruuuuning In The Rain... 11.04 mi 01:28 07:59 pace

    Puddle stomping with Mike and Nhan B. in the cold rain. Really, it was pretty fun until we all got tired and wanted to be done. My achilles is hurting now, so I am grumpy. Ice cream might help.

    5 days ago   
  6. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    alright Greenspring 11.77 mi 01:31 07:43 pace

    Beautiful weather for a run with Mike and Nhan B. We were all dragging a bit, but we felt pretty badass flowing along as a group. Almost like the old college days, except a whole lot slower :-)

    6 days ago   
  7. Bob's Photo Bob

    #dailymission
    How do you find and decide which races you'll do? How far in advance do you put your racing schedule together? I'm usually too late to register for the big races and so just do small... read more

    6 days ago
    • Shelly C.
      Shelly C.
      Shelly C.

      Sounds like an awesome race to set a your goal. I'm like you an typcially wait and don't really do "big" races. I have a race in about 3 weeks and I still haven't booked a hotel. Humm. I still haven't even told my husband. And it might be in 2 weeks. I'd better get on that, huh?

      6 days ago • Like

    • Sean L.
      Sean L.
      Sean L.

      training through summer should only make you stronger

      6 days ago • Like

    • Orion J.
      Orion J.
      Orion J.

      I have two goal races. One in the spring and one in the fall. That way I can see the results of my winter work and keeps me running in the winter. The fall one is the one I really tr y to PR in. I usually try and put my traing plan together at the begining of each year and selected my goal races. I will end up running a hand full of small races throughout the year but I don't decided on these until a month before.

      6 days ago • Like

  8. Bob's Photo Bob
    Shared Photo

    So, these are my new Hokas! They are sort of the anti-minimalist shoes. We'll call them maximalist. Very padded (can't feel rocks and stuff), little drop from heel to toe, very stable on trails. Go... read more

    7 days ago
  9. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    alright Farther past Wakefield 12.08 mi 01:31 07:31 pace

    I didn't feel all that great, but the pace belies that. I wore my new moon boots, the Hoka "Stinson B". I'll post a photo of these monsters in a minute. Seem to work, though!

    7 days ago   
    • Caroline L.
      Caroline L.
      Caroline L.

      I googled them. What are those for? If I wear them will I run as fast and as far as you? ;)

      7 days ago • Like

    • Bob
      Bob
      Bob

      @Carloline... I don't know about all that, but I'm pretty sure they will keep you afloat if you fall in the lake!

      7 days ago • Like • 2 people

    • Patty E.
      Patty E.
      Patty E.

      That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the picture - moon boots! Enjoy the new kicks!

      7 days ago • Like

    • Vern M.
      Vern M.
      Vern M.

      Whatever works, Bob! Can't argue with success!

      7 days ago • Like

  10. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    tired The Tribe takes Burke Lake! 14.05 mi

    Great group run with Mike, Nhan B. and our newest tribe member, Jess, who grabbed the lead from the start and took us to the edge. I forgot to start my watch and DM mapping says 14 while Mike's spi... read more

    9 days ago   
  11. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    tired Farther past Wakefield 12.08 mi 01:37 07:59 pace

    Ack! Ran with Mike (who had to drop from DM so as not to jeapordize his security clearance thanks to Google's new policies) and we really shuffled the second half. Still, it's good to suffer with s... read more

    10 days ago   
    • Chris M.
      Chris M.
      Chris M.

      Yes, it always nice to have friends for those tough runs. You'll get it back. I can't imagine the toll a 2 hour something marathon puts on the body. Youre still my hero!

      10 days ago • Like

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    • Caroline L.
      Caroline L.
      Caroline L.

      Soooo...the third entry for my COMMON NAME is my LinkedIn profile. But honestly that is kinda awesome so I don't mind :)

      9 days ago • Like

    • Bob
      Bob
      Bob

      Yeah, I got nothing to hide, but I guess those gubment types have to worry about these sorts of things.

      9 days ago • Like

  12. Bob's Photo Bob

    #dailymission What are some things you smell while running? On very long, hot runs I often smell things like lemon cookies, Schlotsky's sandwiches, and the like. The tired mind is an interesting pl... read more

    10 days ago
    • Diane S.
      Diane S.
      Diane S.

      The smell of food cooking when I'm on a run makes me queasy. I usually smell dog poo when I'm running. Which is not nice and makes me run faster. Ha ha.

      9 days ago • Like

  13. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    good Gently down the road. 12.79 mi 01:41 07:51 pace

    So, this was actually two runs. I went out at noon and made it a half mile before remembering an appointment with a customer, and had to hustle on home. Still, to paraphrase Tony L., "Every mi... read more

    11 days ago
    • Tony L.P
      Tony L.
      Tony L.

      LOL! Did you even sweat enough to rinse off? Or did you do the meeting in your singlet? Thanks for the shout out, well done getting back out there! Great pace too!

      11 days ago • Like

    • Chris M.
      Chris M.
      Chris M.

      That they do. That had to have been a downer but you got back out there.

      11 days ago • Like

    • Bob
      Bob
      Bob

      @Tony... My "clients" are used to my casual dress. Life is too short for ties and wingtips. Besides, I'm just a t-shirt printer, so folks shouldn't expect too much :-)

      10 days ago • Like

  14. Bob's Photo Bob

    I've got a new goal! Twin Cities Marathon on Oct. 7. That ought to give me time to recover from the last one :-)

    11 days ago
  15. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    tired Farther past Wakefield 12.08 mi 01:34 07:45 pace

    Oh wow. That wasn't so easy. I seem to have lost my conditioning somewhere. If you find it laying about, please let me know.

    12 days ago   
  16. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    good more random 10.49 mi 01:24 07:59 pace

    A very pleasant run with Nhan B. and "John Doe" around the lake and elsewhere. Such a lovely day out. We kept the pace really easy and had a nice time. The legs are doing better and I wil... read more

    13 days ago   
    • Elodie K.
      Elodie K.
      Elodie K.

      Square one, really? It's only been a couple of weeks. I wouldn't have guessed it would decay much. I'm honestly curious to learn more. How do you tell, Bob?

      13 days ago • Like

    • Sean L.
      Sean L.
      Sean L.

      glad to see the legs feeling better but I think it's more like square 97.

      13 days ago • Like

    • Vern M.
      Vern M.
      Vern M.

      Good to hear your legs are recovering well, Bob! Nice 10 with Nhan!

      13 days ago • Like

    • Diane S.
      Diane S.
      Diane S.

      Nice run--even if you thought it was remedial, to the rest of us mere mortals, it was not!

      12 days ago • Like

  17. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    good A little random. 11.54 mi 01:32 07:57 pace

    Cool and overcast makes for nice running. It went well but now my achilles is sore. Harrumph. Ran into an old friend on the trail, so I turned around to join him and that added three miles to the p... read more

    18 days ago   
    • Ben S.
      Ben S.
      Ben S.

      Sweet pace. Watch that achilles.

      18 days ago • Like

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    • Stu A.P
      Stu A.
      Stu A.

      Hmmm... same advice about the Achilles! Nice run Bob. Were you on trails or the street?

      15 days ago • Like

    • Elodie K.
      Elodie K.
      Elodie K.

      I've had enough of the overcast, I'd trade it for bitter cold and a stiff wind, if it would bring some strong sunshine. How's that achilles doing now? You've been good to it the last few days!

      15 days ago • Like

  18. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    alright Lake Accotink 6.83 mi 00:53 07:44 pace

    If my calves/achilles were feeling better I'd be ready to roll, but they continue to annoy. I preach patience, but it sucks to be patient! Anyhow, nice weather!

    20 days ago   
    • Vern M.
      Vern M.
      Vern M.

      I find that there's nothing I dislike more than having to follow my own advice! :)

      20 days ago • Like • 1 person

    • Diane S.
      Diane S.
      Diane S.

      Mark claims anyone who lacks patience MUST be Greek! Ha ha. I've got *familiy* on DM!

      20 days ago • Like

    • Elodie K.
      Elodie K.
      Elodie K.

      Oh no Bob, you have to set a good example for me! My achilles is bugging me now on my weak side. I'm sure it's from speedwork yesterday; I thought of you and all the track work you did before the marathon. What Would Bob Do?

      18 days ago • Like

  19. Bob's Photo Bob
    Shared Photo

    #dailymission What's the best prize you ever won... This letter represents what a lot of us were working for in the early '80s... open prize money. I'm very proud to have been banned. Sticking it ... read more

    20 days ago
    • Sean L.
      Sean L.
      Sean L.

      good stuff

      20 days ago • Like

    • Barbara C.
      Barbara C.
      Barbara C.

      I wonder, what is Ed Norris a doctor of?

      20 days ago • Like

    • Bob
      Bob
      Bob

      He was/is one of those guys that coaches at a university and takes lots of free trips as an official on the backs of USA athletes. That said, he did help found the Pennsylvania chapter of Special Olympics.

      20 days ago • Like

  20. Bob's Photo Bob
    RUN
    blah Peter's Neighborhood run. 5.25 mi 00:45 08:34 pace

    I don't do early morning runs. This just confirms it. I felt pretty dang lousey all the way, though it as fun running with Peter and catching up on everything. Achilles was really sore and everythi... read more

    21 days ago