Week 6 Monday nights run

Awesome run tonight everyone ! I was so envious of each and everyone
of you ! I cant believe the run you did ! WOW ! We have come a long
ways in six weeks. What I wouldn't have done to have been able to run tonight.
I hope to be there with you all next week running instead of
cheering. Not that cheering you on isn't gratifying, but I much rather be cheered at !!!
Lots of prayers would be greatly appreciated !! Tricia we
miss you, and hope that things are going well with you. Look forward
to your return. Even if you aren't up to running, you can help me
cheer on our team ! I am down and out for a bit myself and cant run
this week.

Memorial Day!

To all those who have served and are serving our GREAT country, a Happy Memorial Day!

Kirkland Arts Center Run & Walk

Sorry I missed everyone on Monday but a great and challenging run tonight at SUNY IT.  I wanted to let everyone know of this upcoming run for the Kirkland Art Center.  If you go to www.kirklandartcenter.org, you can print the application to participate in a 10 mile, 10K, or 5K run.  The run is Satuday, May 31 and I plan on participating if anyone else is interested.

Week Five Is Underway

Great run by you all on Monday is what could easily be said were chilly conditions. You are all running at a pace to finish the Boilermaker in two hours or less. That is our goal and we are right on track. We had a great group of new runners join us this week, thank you all for coming. We encourage anyone who wants to join us to do so. Joe and I have always thought the more trainning programs the better. This is about bringing more runners to the fold, not which program is better. Congrats to all who ran in the 5K on Sunday. You completed your first race and you are well on your way to the 15K. REMINDER: Next week is a one way run. Set up a way to car pool. Find someone who is leaving their car at the tennis courts on the parkway, then give them a ride to the start or vice versa. You are all doing well and you will be ready come July 13th. A great welcome back to the bike patrol. We realize how vauable they are especially when they are not here. They were awesome on the Ride for Missing Children. Make sure next time you see them you say thanks! See you next TUESDAY AT THE START LINE!

Week 5 - WOW!

Great run last night despite the wind and cold temperatures. Wearing gloves on May 19th? Having finished the 4.7 mile run, I feel such a sense of accomplishment. It's hard to imagine doing this training without the support and encouragement of our team and helpers. Will be running Wednesday morning at 9:00 with Chris Jackson. Any and all are welcome.

Carol

Getting closer to the big day !!

I can tell we are getting closer to the big day. Feeling it more and more in my legs. But I will cross the finish line with my team mates on July 13th. Cant wait to see everyone on monday !!

Hall of Fame Run ! Great time !

What a great run. I personally got caught up in the hype and started out a bit faster than I should have...But couldn't help it ! It was so exciting being my first race ever ! What great support from the Go The Distance Team ,Joe, Kim, Heather , and everyone. Awesome that we all finished and did great ! I am having the time of my life and want to thank everyone for making this fun instead of a chore! See you all on Monday night.

Hall of Fame Run

To all those running on Sunday, good luck and safe run to all!

week 4 wednesday run

Great Wednesday run ! Thank you so much Heather and Kim S for training with us and the chat ! Great run Corona and Anne. I struggled more tonight than any other night on my breathing, but I think it was one of the most humid runs so far for me. Tricia I am so sorry to hear of your injury. We surely do miss you and wish you a speedy recovery. See you all on Friday. I am so looking forward to my first run on Sunday. I am a little bit nervous but we have some awesome Go the Distance trainers and I am confident we all will do great !!

Week Four Underway

Great job by all on Monday! How sweet was it that Anne's class came out to support her? You are all doing very well. Special thanks to Kim Stevener for lining up the Wednesday runs. I hope by now you have all found your pace. The key is to remember to stick to it. Your first race is this Sunday. Don't get caught up with the rush at the start. Remember to stick to your pace. For us, its a run, not race. Another tip, take water at the race, there is a water stop at the entrance of the canal. Pump your arms on the hills. Just ask Mary, she will tell you that it works! The bike patrol returns next week. We hope Chris returns as well. Big thanks to Sam and Margaret for leading the pack then bringing up the rear on Monday. Gosh we have an awesome Committee!
I'm proud of all of you. Good luck Sunday and see you on Monday!

Week 4

The run tonight was great! I am with Kim on being astonished that I can actually do this! The team is doing so great. It is really a pleasure to be a part of this. I have found that it takes 20 - 25 minutes to feel like I have my pace and breathing pattern..once I pass that point it is so much easier. I also found that using my arms makes a big difference, especially on the hills. I am looking forward to the 5K on Sunday.

Week 4 off to a great start

Awesome...NO RAIN tonight!! Yeehaa! 4 miles unbelievable.
I can not believe we just ran 4 miles! Thank you everyone, I know there is no way I could have done this without you all. I have never been able to run 4 miles, and was very unsure that I could. Goes to show that this program is so totally awesome and really is great for novice runners! See you all on Wednesday.

Week 3 Saturdays Run

Well it was a bit chilly, not surprised with the weather we have had during the runs ! But it actually wasn't too bad once we were under way. It was a perfect am for a run. Everyone did great with the little extra add-ons from previous weeks ! See you all on Monday night...and looks like we are getting a break after all in the weather ! Happy Mothers Day !

Thank you to Andrew for helping me figure out how to sign into the BLOG. I have been having fun following everyone's entries, and have been eager to add to it. Both runs this week were great. SUNY is a challenge...especially those hills at the end! Everyone is doing so well. I can actually say that I am beginning to enjoy running. Tricia, I agree that slow and steady is the ticket to meeting (or should I say "winning") this challenge. I love wearing a hat because on the hills I put my head down and don't look at the entire hill, just a few steps ahead.

What a hard run

I would like to thank everyone for all of your support and encouragement; I really couldn't do it without you. I have come to the conclusion that I am a slow runner but I have decided my goal is to cross the finish line not to win the boilermaker (maybe next year). Every week that goes by I am a little bit closer to the 9 but we are still a ways away.

The run at SUNY is a tough one; I just wanted to throw in the towel. It was hard because I did so well on Monday and then tonight I really struggled. Thank you Kim, Anne, and Kim for hanging back and running with me it means a lot. Even though I know that the run at SUNY is hard I do know that it is a great training run and I will be there again with all of you on Saturday morning hopefully I will do better on Saturday. Mary thank you so much for the hat it definitely came in handy tonight!!!! Everyone on our TEAM (old and new) are so great - THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

Week 3 Is Underway!

After a cool and rainy week two, week three began with fun and sun. The group all did well. Our condolences to Carol who, despite all she's gone through, ran on Monday. God bless you Carol you are one amazing person.
Did you all realize that the entire group was in under 40 minutes. If my calculations are correct you will all run in under two hours. That is AWESOME. You have to admit, running conditions were perfect on Monday. You are all taking great advantage of the Wednesday and Saturday meetings. I think that is what is helping so much. Last years crew did that as well and they all finished well. A special thanks to Kim for helping arrange the Wednesday runs. She has been a great addition to the Go The Distance Committee. Also special thanks to our Hydration technician Sue and her assistant Erica.
A reminder now, speaking of hydration, cutting back a bit on caffiene and drinking plenty of water will be key especially as the runs get longer and the weather gets warmer. I'm not nagging...yet. Remember to ice down the sore spots and I'll see you all on Monday.

Week three ! WOW !

Awesome run .....We actually saw the sun tonight! Was a great run tonight and so glad that mother nature cooperated ! What a great team and great support we have. Everyone did great ! I am so glad to be a part of this program and thank my lucky stars with every step I take ! It was pretty great feeling running the last part of the course, I am trying to picture all of us in a couple of months doing the same part of the course ! See you all on Wednesday.

Great Run

Great run this morning!  Are we ever going to get a day where it doesn't rain on us?  Nevertheless, it was great to see everyone out there this morning.  Time to rest up this weekend and get ready for Monday.  See you Monday night!