Follow-on to February 5 Run

Melbourne Half Marathon

Two of our runners competed on Sunday and reported in:

 

Jeff Hyson:

"On the name for our group - how about "Sunday Fun Run".  It is always fun to run with our group!

 

Ran the Melbourne half marathon today (2:10).  Not my best time but it was very humid and there were 2 huge bridges."

 

Kirsty Walker

"Thanks for remembering me.  I ran the Melbourne Half on Sunday in 2:26.  I knew it was too hot and humid for a PR as soon as I stepped outside but I did the first 6 miles on the fast side anyway and ended up short on gas for the final bridge crossing at mile 11.  The downhill helped get me moving to the finish. Good bridge experience, nice shirt and medal.  The bands along the route were fun including the grand piano player in a tux atop the first bridge."

 

Congratulations to both of you!

 

Proposed Name Change for the Sunday Run

Five members posted their comments on the blog and appear to agree with my reasoning.  In addition, Seth, Mark and Jeff replied directly to me and they also agree:

 

Mark Hefferin:

"I think you're right on target and having optional mileage will encourage more participation. I'm just getting back to 2-3 mile runs... "

 

Seth:

"I agree with you.  "The Sunday Run" is preferable."

 

I got a good chuckle from those who teased me about the Sunday "Ruin".  Rest assured that we don't wand to "ruin" anyone's Sunday run.  What I found to be hilarious is that in zinging me for my slip-up typo (that spell check missed), Chris questioned whether the change would be a "deferent" to new runners.   I think he meant "deterrent" Is that right, Chris?  Or was this just a "run pun" to have fun?

 

Would appreciate more feedback from the group.

 

UK Visitor:

It looks like we will have Marina Odey visiting us in March.  She is training for the Bristol, U.K. marathon in April and hopes to join us on one or two Sundays.  Hopefully we will be able to accommodate her.  I will get back to the group when I have her schedule and pace.

 

Thanks!

 

Jack