Bay to Breakers - May 21st '06

[preiffer]

How's the running going, Ben? I fear we may be up for a walk, rather than a run...

Tonight's "training session" began with Phil falling asleep, so unable to make it. Finished with me collapsing after just 3 miles of flat road nd even that was with The Proclaimers on my nano to keep me going.. (Still, better than the 2.5 I managed last week).

I fear this could be one bite that's quite difficult to chew... [:I]

[mcmbenjamin]

Originally posted by pegitt
I will know buy the end of the week.

Any update Phil?

[preiffer]

Originally posted by mcmbenjamin
Any update Phil?

Well, he was about to book on Friday...



... and nearly made tonight's training session! [:w]

[mcmbenjamin]

Running in going well Paul. Do my daily 5K (3.1 miles) now mostly outside as the weather is much better. I go to the gym to increase my upper body mass. On Saturdays I normally go a bit longer.

Anycase, the streets will be lined with well over 50,000 people cheering for us!

[preiffer]

Oh, bugger. [:(]

OK. Plan B for Phil and I - We pay this guy to shout at us a lot for the next 8 weeks... [:0]

Originally posted by preiffer

Originally posted by mcmbenjamin
Any update Phil?

Well, he was about to book on Friday...



... and nearly made tonight's training session! [:w]

Yeah will be booking this week, have to wait for some cash to clear in the bank.

And as for tonight ok i fell asleap but i was on a course all day for work.

Paul you name the day and i'll be round for a gentle walk[y]

[ChuckC]

I'm exhausted just reading about this training thing!

Chuck-

[mcmbenjamin]

Originally posted by pegitt
Yeah will be booking this week, have to wait for some cash to clear in the bank.

And as for tonight ok i fell asleap but i was on a course all day for work.

Paul you name the day and i'll be round for a gentle walk[y]

Glad to hear and look forward to seeing you in SF.

Be careful training. On my run today on my normal route to my surprise MS 13 was spray painted all over private fences and sidewalks.[:0] They are based in LA so why are they in silly Murfreesboro?

[preiffer]

Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid.

So - Ben and I are sat in the Hilton, awake since 5am, to go running at 8 from the Bay Bridge to the Pacific Ocean.

Only two issues:

1) I can't run that far.
2) It's p***ing down with rain and forecast to all day...

[Nottingham Nick]

If it is any consolation, Paul
It is p1ssing it down here, as well. [:(!]

Nick

Ok

1. Run the start walk the middle and run the last 500 yards.
2. It's pissing it down here as well.

[preiffer]

Hmm. Tried - but no. No consolation: I have my car in England!


Anyway, Ben says we're going. [:I]

[preiffer]

Originally posted by pegitt
1. Run the start walk the middle and run the last 500 yards.
2. It's pissing it down here as well.

Oh, here we go - tips from "afar"... [:w]

Best way to run a race is from a distance[:p]

Originally posted by preiffer
Oh, here we go - tips from "afar"... [:w]

1. It's warm & dry inside
2. It's cold & pissing it down outside
3. My chair is nice & comfortable
4. I have no intention of moving my big fat lazy arse for the entire afternoon & evening
5. Hope this helps

Cheers

Michael

[mcmbenjamin]

I'll be a good but chilly race. Hopefully the stupid rain will hold off. Maybe going to the Cheesecake Factory for diner yesterday was a bad idea......but the Nutter Butter Peanutbutter cheesecake kicked arse.

Well watch for Paul and I on the news tonight/tomorrow as we break the 12K world record....right.

[preiffer]

Originally posted by mcmbenjamin
Well watch for Paul and I on the news tonight/tomorrow as we break the 12K world record....right.

More likely to be "Young thrillseeker airlifted to medical center"...


... and yes, YOUNG. Ben got served beer yesterday, and I didn't. [^][:w]

[mcmbenjamin]

The is correct. Paul is to young to consume beer according to the bar keep.

Well both of us finish with a good time of 1h17m49s. Pretty big turn out and livey crowd. So, who is up for next year?

[buns]

Originally posted by mcmbenjamin
The is correct. Paul is to young to consume beer according to the bar keep.

Well both of us finish with a good time of 1h17m49s. Pretty big turn out and livey crowd. So, who is up for next year?

Well done to you both

Now thats two activities in two days that you have done which I admire you both for but would participate[:I][:I]


buns

[preiffer]

I can't move from my computer. My fingers are one of the only parts of my body that still work.

50,000 people and a few naked ugly old men do kind of keep you running. (That and some young upstart who insisted on running 3 feet in front of me the whole time to "keep me going"...)

[Nottingham Nick]

Seriously... well done both of you. [y][y]

Paul... If you ache now.... wait till tomorrow. [}:)][}:)]

[preiffer]

Yeah - I'm concerned about that too. I'm supposed to be cloud jumping tomorrow and you kind of need legs to land!

Oh, and a warning to everyone for next year. At 2.5 miles, the route goes up Hayes Hill - 275ft climb. NOT good.

Having said that, it's a fantastic atmosphere through the whole city [y]

[mcmbenjamin]

Originally posted by preiffer
50,000 people and a few naked ugly old men do kind of keep you running.

Oddly, no nude females....

(That and some young upstart who insisted on running 3 feet in front of me the whole time to "keep me going"...)

Ahhh, it was just a walk in the park [:p]

Thanks everyone for the kind words [y] and consider it next year.

Congratulations guys, but I think I'm just going to have a lie down after reading of your exploits....

Cheers

Michael

[Bazz]

Well done guys. will it be a full marathon next?