Sunday, July 29th Run

This morning 18 cheerful runners turned out for the "Sunday Run."  We were joined by Rueben and Ronald who were visiting from Puerto Rico.  They are training for a marathon as part of the Galloway group in their home town.  The three other visitors that we were expecting did not make it.

To Christine: We hope that you heal up from your injuries and come back to join us soon.  I feel the need to tell you that, while you can fall and skin your knees on a run, swimming holds its own and more "dangerous" risks.  You can bang your head against the wall, injure your feet on a flip turn, or get a bad sunburn.  And remember, you will never drown on a run!

When Jack asked me to welcome the new runners and file the email report this week, I was concerned about my need to arrive in time to meet everyone.  I always run from my home to Park Avenue and often meet up with all of you after you have started.  So, this morning, I started a little earlier and pushed my pace to arrive on time.  When I arrived in front of Williams/Sonoma, there was nobody in sight.  "They have started without me, and I have missed them."...I thought.  Then I glanced at my watch and saw that it was 6 AM.  I had arrived an hour early!

Have a great week everyone.

Chris Aycrigg

Vice President of Retention

Sunday Running Group

On Jul 28, 2012, at 12:06 PM, Jack Gallagher wrote:

Since I am off to Colorado early tomorrow, I have asked Chris to cover the Sunday run for the next two weeks.  Hopefully I will be running with Jack Ramsey and Leslie in Manitou Springs next Saturday.  Leslie was due to close on their new house yesterday, I believe, and I hope that wet well for you Leslie. It will be a hoot to see how I survive the Colorado altitude, let along two fine runners whom I hope to keep in first gear.

 

As previously reported, we are expecting Lee and Helen Morris from Australia tomorrow, as well as another visitor, Kristen Johnson who contacted me this week.  I know you will extend our normal warm hospitality to these folks and help them with their runs.  Sorry I can't be there.

 

Debbie remains on the bench for a bit more time due to some health problems she is fighting, but hopes to be back soon.  Also hope that Christine has recovered sufficiently to join the group tomorrow.

 

I did an alternative run this morning and came upon Danny and Russ.  Danny is training for Chicago and Russ has a heel problem.  Russ was on his bike and helping Danny to get through a long run.  Hope you heal quickly, Russ.  We miss you.

 

Also heard from Kirsty and Geralynn this week.  Kirsty knocked off her first international half marathon in High River, Alberta in preparation for her NYC marathon later this year.  Geralynn is excited about doing the Niagara Falls Half in October (another Canadian race!) and even more excited about doing the Disney Half with her daughter, whom I  have known since she was a little girl.  Geralynn, Chris and I have been running together for over twenty years!

 

Finally this advice I received from another runner from the Winter Park Dawgs:

 

Exercise for Seniors 
1. Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room on each side. 
2. With a 5-lb potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. 
3. Each day you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb potato bags.
4. Then try 50-lb potato bags and then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-lb potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I'm at this level.) 
5. After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag.

 

I'll miss you guys!

 

Jack