cville running pals

It's good to be back

2009-06-24T16:54:00.002-04:00

The doctor cleared me to "resume my normal activities" on Monday. I celebrated with a 2-mile run at the Greenbelt. I have to say, it felt wonderful to really stretch out my legs and run. I think I was singing 'Born Free' as I ran with Amy.

I'm only supposed to do short mileage for the next month. I think my longest run is in a month and that's 4 miles. *sigh*

Anyway, keep an eye out for me. I'll be suffering until I get my wind back.

And a bit of advice--if you ever get injured and can't run, find some way to break a sweat and get your heart rate up. The endorphin withdrawl effects were worse than the mood swings when I quit smoking. Who knew that 15 minutes on a stationary bike would make it all go away?

Oh, and ginormous thank you to my runner girls for helping me out and putting up with me through all this. You really are the best. Crap, I'm gonna break into a rousing chorus of "Wind Beneath My Wings"!

See you on the road.

Bad mojo

2009-05-16T19:40:00.002-04:00

If you haven't heard, I took a spill off my bike and have a broken collarbone. Needless to say, I'm out of running (and biking) for a while..Will know more this Friday. Janice is setting up a yahoo group that should be easier for everyone to post. I recommend it. I'll still post here when I can.

Oh, and always wear a helmet when you bike. My crash could have been a lot worse had I not been wearing mine

Saturday

2009-05-13T12:07:00.001-04:00

Who wants to run what and when? I'd like to do 7 or so. Anyone...anyone...Bueller?

This week in rain

2009-05-11T15:13:00.002-04:00

Amy thinks Seattle is sunnier that Central VA. these days. I believe her.

It was an odd week with sore throats, bad knees, car accidents, and other random things that are keeping us down.

My group of 5 pals runs in the mornings at a 10-11 minute pace. The Kates have been creating some interesting routes that are challenging. I guess it's time to suck it up and end my month of slacking off and running flat routes.

What are your weekend running plans? What's up during the week?

ugh, rain

2009-05-04T17:48:00.002-04:00

The rain is driving me nuts. I can't go out on my bike and I'm just feeling cranky. Maybe there's a Bright Star in my future....or at least the Bright Stars 5k. I plan on running in it this week.

What are you going to do?

The 5ks are starting to sprout up

2009-04-28T16:58:00.002-04:00

It's been great to be able to shed the layers and run in the warm weather. Spring means more 5ks and other opportunities to see what you can do.

Here's a link to the track club calendar so you can see what races are coming up:

http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/calendar/index.html

I'm thinking of doing Bright Stars, volunteering at Discovery Dash, and running in the Run Like A Girl race.

As for this week, who wants to run where and when? Can we get breakfast after?

This week

2009-04-23T09:15:00.002-04:00

Ok, there looks to be a group heading to Fluvanna for the Meals on Wheels 5k. There is a link in the Tuesday post.

This was listed in the comments, "There is a 5K this Sunday, April 26 to benefit the Syndey Aichs scholarship fund. Syndey is the AHS high school student who was killed in a car accident at the intersection of Rt. 29 and Forest Lakes South last May. Registration is at 7:30 a.m., the race starts at 8 a.m. It is at the Forest Lakes South soccer field."

I'm going to stay in town Saturday and do the 7:45 run. We'll meet at 2nd and Garrett (near the Glass building).

Happy Running

Spring is in the air!

2009-04-21T09:32:00.005-04:00

I love running this time of year. I'm not really training for anything, the flowers start popping, the dogwoods are blooming and the weather is always different.

It's time to bring the blog out of hibernation. Let's post where and when we're running or would like to run. Feel free to comment or email me.

This week, CVL will be busy with Foxfield and the Dogwood Parade.

I'd like to run downtown early, so I can score a parking place and then go to City Market and then the parade. Let me know if you're interested or if you are running elsewhere.

***This just in (12:15 Tuesday)...There's a race this weekend to benefit Meals on Wheels of Fluvanna! Thanks for the link, Anonymous! http://mealsonwheelsfluvanna.org/Meals%20on%20Wheels%205k.pdf

It's been a while

2009-02-17T17:04:00.002-05:00

With all the commotion about the board and elections and what-not, no one's had time to post.

Let's see, this week looks like tempo run time again. I hope this one goes better than the last one I did. Ick.

Kudos to all who ran the Valentine's Day 5k. Great job Kate, Kate, Amber, Adele, Amy, Susan, Mimi and Nancy.

We need to get together and figure out who's staying where for Shamrock. Also, we'll need to figure out who's riding with who for the Monument Ave race.

If you're running the 10-miler, look for me. I just signed up to volunteer. Sorry, no running 4 races in 4 weeks for me.

Bundle up and be safe out there.

Single digits!

2009-01-16T09:43:00.002-05:00

With the temperature expected to be in the single digits tomorrow, I'm wondering if anyone would like to run at 11 or so tomorrow or maybe on Sunday.

Post your reply in the comments section or email me.

How cold is it?

2009-01-13T13:17:00.002-05:00

The one thing I hate about running first thing in the morning is that it's the coldest part of the day. At least I'm experienced in the fine art of layering and making sure I have pockets to cram my gloves, hat, scarf, tissue and whatever else I may have on me that day.

Do we have that 2-mile time trial this week? Oh dear.

6.2 suggested you carry links or rocks or something so you can keep track of your laps during the trial. I think that's a great idea. Have 8 pebbles and toss one aside for every lap you do.

You may not recognize me under all the bundles, but I'll see you on the road.

runnergirl

Pam did it!

2009-01-11T13:07:00.003-05:00

Our girl Pam finished the Disney marathon today. We're so proud of you and how far you've come in so short a time.

Now that I feel like a classic underachiever, I guess new goals are in order. *sigh* I'm sure I'll figure something out....Maybe more miles at the MS bike tour or faster race times or something. I'm open to suggestions.

I hate colds

2009-01-08T15:12:00.002-05:00

This has been a rough week. The New Year's Day race was fast and a bit difficult due to certain "circumstances"--it all goes back to the FIRST thing I learned about running. See me and I'll explain it.

Then I got a cold. Thanks to Amber and Mimi for slowing down for me Saturday. I totally missed Tuesday and could only plod along for two miles this morning. Fortunately, Nancy is coming back from injury and was plodding along right beside me.

10-miler training with captains returns this week. Trish and MA will have Group 4 and I've got Group 3. I've picked out a lovely 8-mile route that will be challenging but a good learning experience. Go ahead and curse my name now.

Stay warm, get lots of fluids and rest up.

See you Saturday.
RGirl

And a Happy New Year to you

2008-12-30T11:19:00.002-05:00

Hope you are keeping up with running during the holidays. I missed two runs in a week due to the wind chill and Christmas.

The New Year's Day run in Free Union is Thursday (duh) at 11am. Details are on the track club site. According to Cathie, the 10-miler group will not meet Saturday, so MA and others are thinking of meeting downtown for a jaunt followed by breakfast....and hopefully a trip to the cupcake store!

I'm thinking there will probably be some people meeting at the track for a run on Saturday, so post a comment if you plan on it. No one needs to run solo.

See you on the road.

I'm a slacker

2008-12-18T17:28:00.002-05:00

Yeah, I know. I haven't posted anything lately.

The Jingle-Bell run was much fun last night. I'd guess about 30 people showed up. And Rocket wins for best themed outfit. Oh, and are Peppermint Jo-Jo's available year round?

I'm going to be the captain for Group 2 this week and I've picked out a nice little 6-mile route. Now, if I can only get the map to print! I may just have to break down and pay the Map My Run fee just for the privilege of printing.

Either way, I look forward to Saturday and maybe warmer temperatures. And if I slack off more and don't post next week, Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah.

Now, where did I put the gift wrap?

Brrrr

2008-12-05T09:20:00.002-05:00

It's going to be chilly tomorrow morning. The guys will be at the Men's 4-miler and we'll be at the track pounding out some miles. Dress in layers and pull out your Smartwool socks!!

Saturday

2008-12-02T11:46:00.003-05:00

The Men's 4-miler is this Saturday in Free Union. If you can, drive on out and help cheer on the guys.

If we go to the race, we're going to need a make-up run....I have to work Saturday at noon, so anyone up for a Sunday run? Let me know.

Thanksgiving Day Run

2008-11-24T10:16:00.001-05:00

How does 7:45 am sound to you all?

The list so far is:
Cheetah
Roc
Mimi (needs a nickname)
Cheese
Whiz
Judy (also needs a nickname)

Me again

2008-11-20T13:24:00.003-05:00

First of all, I need to congratulate our girls Cathie B and Nancy D-I on successfully completing the Richmond marathon in less than ideal conditions. And Kate A from Richmond too! She was one of my first running partners...now that she's done a marathon, does that mean I have to?

Also congrats to Pam and Kate S for successfully completing the Richmond Half-marathon...It really did bring a tear to my eye to see you both finish. I'm so proud.

As for the hearty 8k folks....Ellen (Cheetah,) Eileen (6.2), Trish (Cheeze )and MA (Whiz)?? all placed in the top 15 in their age groups. Amber took massive time off her previous runs and set a PR, Audrey, Andrea and Mimi also set pretty high standards for themselves, Amy and Jim had a great brother-sister bonding time, and I did ok too.

Apparently, One More Mile had the shirt I want at the expo and I never saw it. It says, "My sport is your sport's punishment". I have to get one.

We're back to 10-miler training this week and I plan on an 'easy' seven miles with Group 4. I just hope the route isn't a killer.

Next week is Thanksgiving and we're planning on meeting for a run if you're not doing the Turkey Trot. Time, location, and distance to come later. I'll try and post info next week.

Happy running.

One more week before Richmond

2008-11-06T16:34:00.002-05:00

The Shelter run was festive...especially since it was the morning after Halloween. I learned that candy is not the best pre-race training meal.

Our pal Dena tells us there is a 5k in Greene this Saturday (11/8) to benefit the school programs. Here's a link:
http://springhillbaptist.org/2008-Spring-Hill-Fall-5K.174.0.html

Next weekend (11/15), many of us will be in Richmond for the 8k, half-marathon, and marathon. I'm doing the 8k and then sticking around to cheer on Pam, Kate and Patty in the half and Cathie in the marathon. Plus, whoever else I know that's running.

But this week is 10-miler training. I hope the rain isn't as bad as the first week, but we won't know until we get there. Looking forward to 6 miles with Eileen...an by 'with' I mean many, many minutes behind Eileen.

See you Saturday

SHE Race

2008-10-28T09:28:00.002-04:00

Saturday made for interesting runs across town.

Kenyans took top honors in the Fall Classic 10k. Congrats to Francesca and Gil on staging a new event.

I haven't heard from anyone who did the Screamin' 5k, but I hope is was a 'screaming' success.

I was at week 1 of 10-miler training. Group 3 did 3 miles and the run was pretty with the leaves changing and all, but it was wet. It was fun running with the group and I hope they enjoyed it too.

This week, I'll be at the SHE 5k. I love this race as it's a fundraiser for Shelter for Help in Emergency, which provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence. Oh, and they usually have great door prizes. Here's a link for the registration form:
http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/latest/schedule/SHE5K.pdf

The route is on my post from last week. It's called the Valentine's Run, but it's the same course.

Bundle up, dress in layers, and enjoy the run.
Runner Girl

This week

2008-10-19T08:57:00.002-04:00

It's a big week with the Fall Classic 10k downtown, the Screamin' 5k in Zion's Crossroads, and 10-miler training at UVA all on October 25.

Let us know what race you're doing. I'll be at 10-miler training.

The Shelter For Help In Emergency 5k is Nov.1 downtown and someone asked for a map of the route. It's here: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=97916

Saturday

2008-10-15T14:47:00.001-04:00

Who's running where? Post in the comments section....I think I'm going to get one more downtown run in before 10-miler training starts.

Mmmmm chocolate

2008-10-13T16:04:00.002-04:00

The Chocolate Chase is this Saturday , the 18th at Lee Park downtown. You have to love a race that gives you chocolate at the finish.

"All proceeds from the 5K race are used by First United Methodist Church in food, shelter and social justice programs to serve people in Charlottesvile/Albemarle. A Chocolate Festival in Lee Park follows the race. "

Here's a link for the registration form:
http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/latest/schedule/ChocChase2008.pdf

In Palmyra, it's Legs for Liberia, a 5k run or 2 mile walk. "All proceeds will be used to support Effort Baptist Church's Medical Missions Program to construct medical clinics, provide medical supplies, resources and training for Liberia, Africa. " Meet at the Village Park on Main St in Palmyra.

http://www.effortchurch.org/NewSite.data/Library/Liberia/Legs%20for%20Liberia%20Reg%20Form.pdf

The following weekend has the CVL Fall Classic 10k (downtown), the Screamin' 5k (Zion's Crossroads) and the beginning of 10-miler training (UVA track).

This week

2008-10-08T11:02:00.003-04:00

It looks like there are no races on Saturday.

The Buck Mountain Half-Marathon and Mini-Marathon are on Sunday, the 12th. All race proceeds go to UVA Hospital’s “Diapers for Low-Income Families” program. There's no official race fee, but donations are accepted. Here's the race form:

http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/latest/schedule/Buck2008.pdf

When and where are you running this week? We're meeting at 8am at the Pavilion again on Saturday. Distances to be determined--we base it on who shows up and how people are feeling.

I like to take advantage of running away from the track before 10-miler training starts (Oct 25th). Post your thoughts in the comments section.

New race!!

2008-10-03T10:55:00.001-04:00

This just in (from our comments)

"The first annual Screamin 5K is being held in the Spring Creek Community,Zions Crossroads, VA on Saturday, October 25th at 8am. Registration forms can be dropped off at RMRS. Halloween Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Zion Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Department. There is a prize for the best costume."

Sounds like a blast!!

This week

2008-10-02T11:26:00.003-04:00

It's still not determined where and when I'm running on Saturday, but I'll post when I know.

Go ahead and list your runs in the comments section.

The next race is the Catholic School 5k at Pen Park October 4. It's a fundraiser for the school.

The Chocolate Chase 5k is October 18th and is in conjuction with the Chocolate Festival. Hosni was talking about it this morning at the track. The course is challenging with some of the "best" hills in Downtown Charlottesville. It's a fundraiser for First United Methodist Church for food, shelter and social justice programs to serve people in Charlottesvile/Albemarle.

Oh, and the Men's 4-miler training starts this week (10/4/2008) at the track at 9am. CVL 10-miler training starts October 25th.

Shelter for Help in Emergency Run is Nov. 1 (updated, I had the wrong date before) and the CVL Fall Classic Road Race (10k) is Oct. 25.

Here's a link for upcoming events:
http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/calendar/index.html

See you on the road!
Runner Girl

Running buddies

2008-09-30T17:30:00.000-04:00

I thought this would be a nice way to get everyone connected. You can post your meeting place, time, and your pace and others can meet join you.

I'm thinking of setting up a monthly post for running groups and then a separate post for upcoming events.

This is in no way affiliated with the CVL Track Club or any of their programs.

This is just a forum for you to let your friends know when and where to meet. We accept no liability and ask that you follow all safety precautions when you're out there.

Happy Running