Taper Madness

Rita · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 3988 Location: Alexandria, VA

welcome! and enjoy Boston... I'll admit that last year the brunch was fun but I (will admit now)really needed name tags, with 'real names' as well as cyber-names... but then I'm not very good with names anyway... glad you're here!!
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Doctor F · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 8495 Location: The Empire State

Newby alert!

Welcome Christy!
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peebmom · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Birch Bay WA

I joined a little bit ago and have been lurking and now feel comfortable that my insanity will be welcomed here. Laughing

Quick intro: July 2007 I decided to run a marathon to celebrate my 50th birthday. Hadn't run for over 20 years and when I ran in my youth only did 3 miles so have no idea why I picked a marathon. I was even sober when I made the decision so can only blame it on a senior moment. Fast forward to April. Turned 50 on Tuesday, ran the Yakima River Canyon Marathon on Saturday and had an absolute blast. I think it was Ric I met on the course, who told me about this great site and here I am. I'll mainly lurk and try to extract great tomes of knowledge from all your brains!!

Good luck to all of you heading to Boston, can't wait to hear all about it.
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Leather · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1244 Location: in flux

Welcome and congrats on your first marathon and birthday!
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Lisa

"If life gives you limes, make margaritas." Jimmy Buffet

EatDrinkRunWoman · Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 632 Location: Seattle

Welcome!
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kent · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:37 pm Post subject:

Babs · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1376 Location: Athens, Ga

Congatulations on your first marathon and welcome to the madness.
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stihl going · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 3319 Location: Roads and trails

Just keep coming before somebody catches on. Welcome aboard.
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"When headphones are outlawed, only outlaws will have headphones. You sir are a badass." Nels
"Dr. Peru used to aspire to DNF, but a DQ would be way, way cooler" Dr.Peru
"My guess Kleenex is that you're a "minute" man" Julie K

Snowman · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject:

See race list thread -- we have another newbie! Welcome kfargy!
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runnershnog · Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 548

I've been lurking since NC runner posted a thing on double dog daring Matt to run a marathon.
I go by shnog or runnershnog, have run 1 ultra and 11 marathons. I'm marathon maniac 976. I've been running ultras and marathons since 2002 and reside in IL, near St. Louis. I'm also on the monkey board.
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Trent · Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 5197 Location: Deep Wells, TN

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It's all fun and games until the flying monkeys attack.

Matt M · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:15 am Post subject:

stihl going · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 3319 Location: Roads and trails

Come on Trent post the monkey pic. Oh and BTW, welcome.
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"Don't we know one of them maverick's" Trent
"When headphones are outlawed, only outlaws will have headphones. You sir are a badass." Nels
"Dr. Peru used to aspire to DNF, but a DQ would be way, way cooler" Dr.Peru
"My guess Kleenex is that you're a "minute" man" Julie K

runnershnog · Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 548

lori · Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 3260 Location: Where you're not

Welcome to the Madness runnershnog!!
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no twitch muscles · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 2563 Location: Tennessee

Welcome - I remember seeing you at the Monkey last year with your monkey ears hat!
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Trent · Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 5197 Location: Deep Wells, TN

Monkey Schnog.

With suspect company.

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Babs · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1376 Location: Athens, Ga

Welcome, looks like you will fit right in.
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no twitch muscles · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 2563 Location: Tennessee

stihl going · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 3319 Location: Roads and trails

Ian we amy have to fight for that as my # last year was 314.
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"Don't we know one of them maverick's" Trent
"When headphones are outlawed, only outlaws will have headphones. You sir are a badass." Nels
"Dr. Peru used to aspire to DNF, but a DQ would be way, way cooler" Dr.Peru
"My guess Kleenex is that you're a "minute" man" Julie K

no twitch muscles · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 2563 Location: Tennessee

runnershnog · Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 548

BarbM · Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 106 Location: Chicago

Hi you guys...
Stumbled across this site after being on the old VTeam/Hal site ages ago.
Fun to see so many familiar names & faces.
Am happy to embrace the madness before I ever start tapering. Cool

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stihl going · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 3319 Location: Roads and trails

Well Barb, let me be the first to officially welcome you to this version of the nuthouse.
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"Don't we know one of them maverick's" Trent
"When headphones are outlawed, only outlaws will have headphones. You sir are a badass." Nels
"Dr. Peru used to aspire to DNF, but a DQ would be way, way cooler" Dr.Peru
"My guess Kleenex is that you're a "minute" man" Julie K

Snowman · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

Welcome back! When the weather gets better we'll have to do some north side running!

Leather · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1244 Location: in flux

Yeah Barb - glad you found it!
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Lisa

"If life gives you limes, make margaritas." Jimmy Buffet

Toots · Joined: 12 May 2009 Posts: 28 Location: Alpharetta, GA

Color me a newbie!

My name's Tracy and I live just north of Atlanta. I started running just over a year ago (March 2008) to try and lose some weight. I ended up losing 30 lbs and finding a new hobby.

I ran my first half marathon in March (Disney Princess) and my second 1.5 weeks ago (Flying Pig). My third (Fairfield, CT - my hometown) is coming up end of June.

At the Flying Pig expo I officially signed up for the Rock N Roll San Antonio full marathon, so that will be my first full.

Heading back to lurk mode . . .
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no twitch muscles · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 2563 Location: Tennessee

Toots · Joined: 12 May 2009 Posts: 28 Location: Alpharetta, GA

Snowman · Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:16 pm Post subject:

Welcome Tracy (we already have a Tracy, so you're likely to end up as your screen name, Toots)!

Don't go back to lurker mode; join in the madness!

Meanwhile, good luck in Fairfield...gateway to Bridgeport. Very Happy

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Scuba · Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 3014 Location: Alexandria, VA

Welcome, Tracy! Congratulations on another Half finish! Happy training for the first full marathon.

We LOVE the stories first timers have to share, so you can't go back to lurking now! Smile

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kent · Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 2:21 am Post subject:

Welcome Toots!
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Judy Denver · Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 3784 Location: Mile High City

Welcome Tracy/Toots! What a welcome site - a newby here. We've been inbred for a long time, so forgive inside jokes (and feel free to ask - you'll learn that everyone here is a storyteller just waiting for an audience), and join the fray! I can't wait to hear about your races - especially that first full that is just beckoning to you!
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1L · Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 7587 Location: Hotlanta, GA!

leannNO · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject:

Welcome Toots!
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Babs · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 1376 Location: Athens, Ga

Welcome Toots! I am close by in Athens. Good luck on your race.
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T. Musacchio · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 877 Location: The U.S. of A.

Welcome, Tracy, from the other Tracy! There's more than room enough for the both of us.
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stihl going · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 3319 Location: Roads and trails

Well we have another to welcome aboard....welcome green m.
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"Don't we know one of them maverick's" Trent
"When headphones are outlawed, only outlaws will have headphones. You sir are a badass." Nels
"Dr. Peru used to aspire to DNF, but a DQ would be way, way cooler" Dr.Peru
"My guess Kleenex is that you're a "minute" man" Julie K

abbydoll1414 · Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 62 Location: New York

I missed this before so I'll add it now.

I'm Abby
Daughter of David, or "Doctor F" as he's known here.

I'm 17 years old.

I was born into running. I remember doing one mile runs when I was, like, 7 and have seen pictures of me with running numbers even younger.

I was never fast, so I guess I wasn't destined to stay at short distances because it's easier to excuse being slow when I say "Oh, but I never run less than 3 miles." Or, "But I was running 8 miles."

I just completed my first half marathon last weekend.
Some tragic events spurred me into being crazy enough to think I can run a marathon, and actually start me training for New Orleans.
My goal is to keep up running and stay in shape. And of course, finish this marathon and hope it inspires me to do some more.
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Doctor F · Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 8495 Location: The Empire State

Hmm 12:11 pm. Shouldn't you be in school? Wink

Looking forward to running a couple hours behing you in New Orleans.

abbydoll1414 · Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 62 Location: New York

ksimkoid · Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 569 Location: Boise, Idaho

Welcome Abby...it's nice to have some youngsters join so us old farts can live vicariously through your speed! And again, congratulations on your first half - may it be the first of many enjoyable running events.
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Aila · Joined: 23 Jul 2010 Posts: 8 Location: San Jose

Hello,

I'm so glad I found these pages! I think all the runners are so great and nice people!

I'm Aila, live in San Jose CA - have been here since 1993 when my husband wanted to move back home... we met in Brussels, Belgium where we both worked. I'm orginally from Finland.

I have been a very, very heavy smoker all my life - but luckily almost 5 years ago I was able to quit. I was gaining weight and couldn't excercise because I couldn't breathe properly! So, Dec. 6 I dropped the smokes and have been smoke free since. I started excercising and easiest was of course running on the treadmill... With lots and lots of encouragement, weight loss and all kinds of good stuff happening to me - I continued running. I believe I'm quite goal oriented person and once I got the running bug, I started to set goals for myself.

First goal was to run Marine Corps Marathon in DC before I turn 50... so I did it last October! I'm still not 50... Very Happy

Next is to run 5 marathons before I turn 50 and I'm on my way... if everything goes well, I will run my 5th on Dec. 5, just 10 days before my goal date. I have not signed up for the Sacramento marathon yet, but that probably would be the last one this year.

So very nice to meet you all - I will explore all these boards during my lunch hours... hope to talk to you all!
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1L · Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 7587 Location: Hotlanta, GA!

Welcome, Aila!!! Congrats on all fronts and we are always glad to have another crazy amongst us.
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e · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 3246

Welcome and many congrats on kicking the smoking habit! Tell me your secret cause we're trying to get our 25 year old son to quit and he's having a hard time.

Good luck with your 5 before 50. There are quite a few over 50 runners on this board so you are in good company. Smile

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Aila · Joined: 23 Jul 2010 Posts: 8 Location: San Jose

Hey,

Thank you for your welcomes and encouragement!

e - for your son, he just have to make the decision to quit and decide that it's not part of his life any more. Now when I look back, all the stinky clothes, not to mention all the millions of wrinkles - receeding hairline (yes, even for a woman it's possible!) tight clothes, yellow teeth and nails, I don't know how I did it for 30 years?!?!?
It's amazing how you can get your hair and skin back (well, wrinkles stay, but at least there is a pinkish hue instead of yellow, on your skin). Even foods taste so much better now. Good luck for him, I'm sure he will be able to quit, when he has great parent who care!
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Rita · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 3988 Location: Alexandria, VA

yep...old broads abound... I'm 56 and love doing marathons (notice I didn't say running as I now run/walk them)
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EatDrinkRunWoman · Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 632 Location: Seattle

Welcome Aila! Indeed, congratulations on kicking the habit. Growing up I HATED the fact my folks smoked and I never gave in to peer pressure. However, for some stupid reason I picked up the habit at 29 and got hooked (I think I was up to almost a pack a day!) Fortunately it didn't last long (less than a year). I went to one of those group hypnotist sessions at a local hotel. It was cheesy as Hell but it somehow worked on me.

When I got back in to running and ran my first marathon at age 43 I decided I'd make it a goal to run 15 marathons by the time I turned 50. When I ran my 15th marathon a year and a half later, I adjusted my goal to running 50 by 50. Well, I ran my 50th last May (I'm not yet 47). So now my goal is to continue running as much as possible while still having fun!
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