tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59941279238395970482024-03-13T13:43:02.108-07:00Skelton Adventures 2LIFE: what we've done and where we've beenSkelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-84798767277187046342020-03-19T10:11:00.001-07:002020-03-19T10:11:37.299-07:002019, July - REWIND<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Looking back at July, it was a month of hodgepodge things! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong><u>July 4th</u></strong> - For the past several years I've done a 4 mile race that is near my house. It is so much more convenient than driving downtown AND this race gives out finishers medals. The downtown race does not. So I get dressed in my festive 4th of July outfit, drive over and walk up to the registration table to get my bib. My name is nowhere to be found within the participant list and I couldn't find my confirmation email either. I guess I had <i>planned</i> on registering but never got around to it. I could have done "day of" registration but opted to just go home and run on my own later. I guess it's better to show up for a race that I wasn't actually registered for instead of forgetting that I was registered and NOT showing up!</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>July 11th</u></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> - I went to a course preview run down in Mooresville, IN. The race will take place in the Fall and runs through an apple orchard. I'll be honest, I did not enjoy this course. Similar to a trail run, the surface is uneven, part of it was gravel rock and you also had to watch out for apples on the ground as well! But it was fun to visit this apple orchard which has been in business for 50 years. And the best thing of all, we each got an apple cider slushy which was AMAZING.</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>July 13th</u></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> - I completed the Christmas in July half marathon. You can read about that here: <a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/02/2019-07-14-christmas-in-july-half.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Christmas In July Half Marathon</span></b></a></span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>July 14th</u></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> - five of us from Speedway Running Club drove to Shelbyville, IN to participate in an event called The Melt Down. This race consisted of three 5Ks in a row. You could do all 3 or just 1 or 2 of them. And yes, as the day progressed it got hotter and it felt like we were melting. It was fun to do this with my friends but I doubt that I'll ever do it again. Shelbyville is about 45 minutes east from where I live, they changed the age group categories for each race and we got a sticker medal. 😞</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The most fun was having brunch afterward at the Cow Palace!</span></div>
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<strong style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><u>July 16th</u></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - MAKE IT TO BREAK IT: GetGo was in the Stadium in an attempt to break a "Most People Making Sandwiches Simultaneously" world record. Although we did not break the record, this was pretty cool to participate in. And who doesn't want to rock a hairnet! The sandwiches were distributed into the community by Gleaners Food Bank. Man vs. Food host, but Adam Richman was the MC of this event and was very kind and generous with his time afterward. He talked to everyone and took pictures and signed autographs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Doesn't everyone look stunning in a hairnet?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sandwich assembly items and the wrapped-up finished product</span></div>
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>July 18th</u></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> - RUN(317) event on Mass Ave. Once again it was really hot 🔥 and so the race was not officially timed. We always try to make the best of every situation so we walked and talked and stopped for Jello shots! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can read more about my husband participating in this event here: <a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/02/2019-07-27th-28th-ironman-703-ohio.html" target="_blank"><b>IRONMAN 70.3</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">BIRTHDAY MONTH & TIME TO DO MORE RUNNING!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><strong><u>February 2nd</u></strong> - Groundhog 7: this event is hosted by Indy Runners & Walkers every year. It is a "free event" (you just have to donate some canned goods) which benefits the Zionsville Food Panty. And although this race is free, it is a bib timed event. Both a 7 mile and 5 mile course are offered. I registered for the 7 miler. I wasn't really prepared for the distance (read: still not really doing any training) but sometimes you've just to get out there and see what is in the tank.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I almost didn't make it in time for the start though. My dog got sick several times that morning and was still working on cleaning all that up. But I got there 10 minutes before the start. I was in line to get my bib but then got notification that it was time for our run club photo. So I jumped out of line, made it to the group photo, back in line to get my bib and the race started 2 minutes later! Whew! And surprisingly my finish time wasn't too bad all things considered.</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>February 8th</u></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> - Indy Mini Miler Series (3 Miler). This was the first race of the Miler Series which is a training program for the Indy Mini Half Marathon that will take place on May 2nd. They offer a 3-miler in February, a 6-miler in March and then a 10-miler in April. You can register for the series or just individual races. Register for the series and you get a shirt and medal. Bundle the series with the race in May and you get an additional shirt & medal. It was a cold day for the race but the sun was out so that helped. Around the 2 mile marker the street was a little treacherous and I was doing more "ice skating" than running.</span></div>
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>February 9th</u></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> - Love Struck 5K and MY BIRTHDAY!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">In celebration / recognition of turning 55 years young, after completing the official 5K I continued running through downtown Indianapolis to add 2.4 more miles so that I would have a total of 5.5 miles. Those last 2.4 were the most difficult mentally. I knew all my friends were back in the bar/restaurant having fun and that's where I wanted to be...but I got them done. Racemaker Productions (who put on this event) bought me a special birthday drink and then everyone sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me. It really made me feel special. 😍💝</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A few days prior to my birthday - because I use their mPerks - I received an email from Meijer that I could stop in & get a free donut. You just can't pass up that kind of deliciousness so on my way home after the race...that's what I did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Later my husband and I went out for dinner. I usually choose Red Lobster (don't judge; I love it and only go once a year) but this time I decided on Olive Garden. Unfortunately we were seated in an area where a family was letting their child runaround like a hooligan while they were busy on their phones. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. But the Green Apple sangria and the birthday tiramisu - and being with my husband's - were all delightful.</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><u>February 14th</u></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - since my birthday is a mere 5 days prior, we usually do a low key Valentine's dinner at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>February 16th</u></b> - President's Day 5K in Evansville, IN. Normally you wouldn't catch me driving to the east side of Indianapolis to do a 5K but when I saw the medal for this race, a 2 1/2 hour drive to Evansville didn't seem unreasonable! And the fact that it was a afternoon race helped as well. I found out that we could get a small discount if a group of 3 or more registered so I convinced some girls from Speedway Running Club to join me. Once they saw the medal, it was an easy sell. We left at 9:30 in the morning so that we could get down there early and have lunch before the race. We chose a pizza place and although it was fine, I'm not dying to go back there and even with a 2 hour digestive window I was burping pizza during the race. So I'll need to fuel differently next time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The course was 3 times around a loop at a sports complex down there. The weather was perfect for this time of the year and 2 of the girls placed in their age group. The race director mentioned that this was year one of a four-year series and since I don't want to be a quitter, looks like I'll be driving 2 1/2 hours for a 5K three more times! The medals with all be money themed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>February 22nd</u></b> - I volunteered with the Speedway Running Club at the Winter Frosty Trail half & quarter at Eagle Creek Park. Angela and I had the perfect spot and we had so much fun cheering on the participants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">It was so great to see all the different ways people were participating in the virtual challenge. I did a combination of walking and running. I kept up with posting on #MondayMotivation and usually did some sort of run photo on Saturday or Sunday. #WhereIsSusanWednesday was super fun to do and I think most people really enjoyed it. Even one of the male participants - when talking in the group about whether we'd do this again next year - said that I needed to make sure and bring my Wednesday updates with "Little Susan" back! I ended up with 176 miles which equaled <strong><span style="color: blue;">3</span></strong> Loops and <strong><span style="color: blue;">17</span></strong> miles. It was my FUN WITH NUMBERS: <strong><span style="color: blue;">317</span></strong> is the area code for Indianapolis. My first run on the treadmill was 4.65 miles and my last treadmill run was 3.17 miles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Little Susan" starting her first loop and then carried a 2 Pennant on the 2nd loop on the map of 465 I had on my office wall to track my progress visually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><strong><u>Saturday, July 27th:</u></strong> We left bright and early in the morning to drive to Delaware, OH. My husband wanted to get a lay of the land, drive some of the course and see where we would be parking race morning. We got VERY lucky with regard to parking. On the race website there was a note about the Knights of Columbus selling parking sports in their lot. They only had 60 spots available and the time frame to purchase them was during a period when neither my husband nor I would have been near a computer. Special thanks for our friend Autumn who was home that morning and was able to snag one of these for us. It WAS right by the finish line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The town was decked out for this event!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The next thing we did was drive to the swim and BIKE OUT area. The athletes need to rack their bikes here today and then tomorrow morning will be bused up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">We found an Olive Garden for dinner and it was my first time having zoodles (I know, I know...I'm late to the party) and this "discriminating eater" liked them!</span></div>
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;">Sunday, July 28th:</strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> Race Morning!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">After dropping off some items in the stadium we made the short walk to the bus loading area. There were 2 different lines: Athletes were allowed on the bus first and then if there was room a spectator could get on. My husband got on fairly quickly but I had to wait for about 30 minutes before there was room for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once I arrived at the lake I was a little concerned that I wouldn't be able to find him. There are so many athletes and they aren't as recognizable since they aren't wearing street clothes. And obviously he doesn't have his cell phone with him! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The number on an athlete's calf is their age.<br />This guy is 82!!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Look closely, there is a banana in her back pocket.<br />I doubt is made it through the swim :) </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So serious & <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">nervous</span> before the start...NOT!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I caught him coming out of the swim and he didn't look happy. His finish time was slower than what he wanted it to be </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">(I don't remember now by how much)</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and I would later learn that someone grabbed his leg in the water which caused a cramp and he had to pause and try to massage it out. No wonder he didn't have a happy face on!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Once he was off on the bike, it was time to stand in line for the buses back into town. Some people didn't pay attention the signs and were not in the correct bus line. Thankfully I got on one of the first buses out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">After I was dropped off in town, I went to the car to regroup. I took a loop around the area - first off looking for coffee - and then checked out all the farmer's market booths. Eventually I made my way back to the car again to have the lunch that I packed and sit in the shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">When I got the last timing notification of the bike course, I got ready to walk back over to the stadium to see him ride in. If I remember correctly his bike time was faster than he thought it would be. I was hoping that would help his mindset.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The run course has a section in the middle where the athletes make 2 loops so I knew that I could walk out there and see him once he completed the first loop and then have enough time while he was on the 2nd loop to get back into the stadium to see him finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">HE CRUSHED IT!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">He rested for a bit under a shade tree and then we went back to the hotel so he could shower. Since check out would be before he finished the race, we opted to reserve an extra night's stay - even though we planned on leaving soon after he showered. While he was still getting some things ready I went down to the front desk to turn in our keys and let them know we were going to go ahead and leave and NOT spend the night. They were very kind and only charged us for 1/2 day! I'm so glad I went down there to let them know.</span></div>
<br />Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-82672084833670814052020-02-26T18:45:00.003-08:002020-02-26T18:45:30.373-08:002019, 07-14 Christmas in July Half Marathon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Several months ago I made a goal - after registering for the 2020 Indy Mini Half Marathon - to make the 2021 Indy Mini Half Marathon my 200th lifetime half marathon. Long story short, that goal was set aside because we are going to be taking an amazing anniversary trip this May and money needs to be saved for THAT. But in the meantime, I had already signed up for some half marathons that I didn't really ever want to do again just to get "numbers" toward 200.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thus me doing this half marathon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The start line changed from last year, it was once again <b><span style="color: red;">HOT!</span></b> (but it does take place in July so...) and aside from seeing friends there really isn't much to say about this race. I had no plans at trying to be competitive; it was merely only about finishing another half marathon so my finish time was <i>slooooooow</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">At one point in an effort to entertain myself while on the course, I thought it might be fun to try to find things along the way to create a "12 Days of Christmas / 12 Days of Christmas in July" list. I knew the last thing would be One Shiny Medal. But I thought of this AFTER I had seen some things that would have worked and to find 12 items and/or 11 items along the course was going to be rather challenging. So yeah, this didn't happen. I did get 3 boy scouts and five golden flowers for my 12 Days of Christmas in July list:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I crossed the finish line i realized that there wasn't anyone handing out medals. Someone told me that I had to go over to some table and put my name on a list to get one later. Supposedly, the RD "brought the wrong box of medals" and he was at the the table hoping to convince some people to take last year's medals that he had extras of. He got a little irritated when some of us wouldn't agree to do that. Since I did this race last year, I already had last year's medal. A reliable source is pretty sure he was trying to save money and didn't order enough. I did get my medal a few weeks later in the mail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Someone let me borrow their medal so that it would be in my Finisher's picture.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">June was a comfortably busy month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><strong><u>JUNE 1st:</u></strong> I met a group of women downtown for a run and then brunch. I was confused about where I was supposed to park so I missed the official start of the run so I did my own thing and then caught up with them for the brunch portion of the morning.</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>JUNE 2nd:</u></strong><span style="font-family: verdana;"> a friend of my husband's mentioned that they had a 6-week old barn owl that they were caring for until they could get it down to the Indiana Raptor Center where it will be part of the educational program there. We were invited to come out to see it if we wanted to. YES, PLEASE!!! That was such a cool experience.</span></div>
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>JUNE 4th:</u></strong><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I signed up for a Boot Camp class and this was our first morning. My friends Angela & Vee registered as well. And with a 5:30 AM start time its a good thing they are also attending because that will help keep me accountable. I'm not a fan of getting up that early. I did make it to the majority of the classes. It met every Tuesday & Thursday morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From our very first class (outside!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to the last June class in the gym.</span></div>
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<strong><u>JUNE 5th:</u></strong> was Global/National Running Day and since this "holiday" always takes place on the first Wednesday in June it was also a Speedway Running Club night. I made personalized running bibs for the girls that I went to NOLA with and then some generic bibs for the rest of the club to have. The club was offering a discount on their membership so I finally became an official member.</div>
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>JUNE 9th:</u></strong><span style="font-family: verdana;"> was the SHE Power Half Marathon. You can read more about that here - <a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/02/2019-06-09-she-power-half-marathon.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">SHE POWER Half Marathon</span></b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><strong><u>JUNE 13th:</u></strong> was the RUN(317) Broad Ripple race. While I'm not really a fan of the Broad Ripple area - streets are narrow, parking sucks - I did have fun on this course.</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>JUNE 17th:</u></strong><span style="font-family: verdana;"> HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPEEDWAY RUNNING CLUB! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">SRC celebrated it's 4th birthday and we had a big pitch-in. Lots of people attended and it was so much fun.</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: verdana;"><u>JUNE 29th:</u></strong><span style="font-family: verdana;"> This was the date of the 4th Indy Ultimate race. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">I've participated all 4 years and you can read more about this year's experience here: <a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/02/2019-06-29-indy-ultimate.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Indy Ultimate</span></b></a></span><br />
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<br />Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-79397854814053652362020-02-24T17:49:00.000-08:002020-02-24T17:49:49.198-08:002019, 06-29 Indy Ultimate<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This was the 4th year for the Indy Ultimate (Urban Obstacle Race - used to also be in the title!) and I've participated every year so far. The initial plan was that I'd be doing it with my friend Kristy and one of her friends. We were going to come up with a theme but that all fell through and we just did it "as is".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The race stared under yellow flag conditions and - although this event is no longer timed / it is about the experiences - they advised people to slow down and to not push it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I didn't do some of the obstacles because of my shoulder issues and I also wanted to do a good job of documenting this for Kristy and Stacey since it was their first time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The race begins at the Circle (the Soldiers & Sailors Monument) and travels north up Meridian Street to the American Legion Plaza. The Indiana National Guard is waiting for you there to put you through some drills! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Next, we headed down the Glick Peace Walk eventually making our way to the Canal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We stopped at the Indiana Historical Society's area to do a selfie with #16, Abe!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">There were some changes to the course that I didn't really care for, especially how they redid the Trivia area. It was so much more fun and better when you had to answer questions to get through the maze. This year you just stood in a cluster and answered questions. We waited briefly for our turn but decide to just move on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">We didn't have to wait too long before it was our turn in the paddle boats. We paired up with a guy that was alone and he and Kristy sat in the front and did all the hard work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our next photo opportunity was in front of the NCAA Headquarters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The next stop was inside at NIFS (National Institute for Fitness & Sports) and being in an air conditioned building was a nice break. As I've said before - and always will - I love seeing my friend Boomer. The best in the NBA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">New this year was the Pacers Bike Share area. It was located in the South Lot of Lucas Oil Stadium and you got to take a small lap in part of the lot. I was skeptical at first and almost skipped it but it was fun. It had been awhile since I'd been on a bike.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Then one last stop before entering the Stadium. You could "Kiss the Bricks" at the IMS location. If you don't look closely, you might think this is a real section of bricks - if I hadn't been next to the seam - and obviously I didn't </span><em style="font-family: verdana;">really</em><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> kiss them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">You run down the ramp and onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. This would be where the team (Indianapolis Colts) would run onto the field as well. It was nice to be in air conditioning again. This stop included events from both the Colts and the USL soccer team, Indy Eleven. This was another stop where I didn't try any of the challenges since I'd done them before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Out of the stadium and on to Georgia Street where we took a spin on the HandleBar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">We bskipped the St Elmo's shrimp station and went to the next stop which had us walk through one of the new RedLine buses. Odd but it was a brief moment of air conditioning again. Then we went into the Indiana Repertory Theatre. You could grab a prop, get on stage and recite a line. I chose to burst into song!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Outside of the theater was a Rhythm Discovery Center area with a few different instruments. Naturally I wanted to beat on those drums!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Next it was on to the City Market area. I got to see my friend and fellow RUN(317) Ambassador, Teresa at the November Project stop. I did not participate in the calisthenics they were doing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">After this we went to the YMCA by City Market and then into the catacombs (which I have zero pictures of?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll definitely do this race again next year (and since I'm posting this 8+ months late, here's my spoiler alert...I'm already registered for 2020) but completing the 5th year might be my last unless I can convince my bother to do it with me one of these days.</span></div>
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Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-18230739062276552142020-02-21T18:51:00.001-08:002020-02-21T18:51:58.634-08:002019, 06-09 SHE POWER Half Marathon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><strong><u>Saturday, June 8th</u></strong>: I went to the 50 States Half Marathon dinner the night before at Rock Bottom. One fun fact from the night is that a woman had called into work that Friday before hoping to get a tour of Lucas Oil Stadium. I learned that she was originally from Indiana (Crawfordsville) but currently living in North Carolina. She is an Army veteran, Colts fan and dealing with an elderly mother as well. There was just something about talking to her on the phone that clicked with me and before you know it, I've invited to her to the dinner that night and made arrangements for her to see the stadium afterward. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><strong><u>Sunday, June 9th</u></strong>: there was rain in the forecast so I didn't take my phone with me so I don't have any course photos along the way but it was the same route as last year. The rain was different this year though. Although in 2018 it rained almost the entire race it was mostly a light rain. This year the rain would stop and start multiple times and it came down heavy at times which then made an area behind the zoo even more flooded than the prior year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">131 Events gets some great photos from the race which are always free to download and I got some from friends as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was an honor to run a bit with Linda. This woman is a powerhouse and I hope that I will have her drive and will when I am her age.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Luckily I met a very nice woman in line at the Finisher's banner who was kind enough to take a photo of me with her phone and then text it to me. The photographer that was there left just before it was our turn and although I could have walked to my vehicle to get my phone and come back - it was only 2 blocks away - I was soaked and really just wanted to get home and into a warm shower then dry clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Initially we were told that this was going to be the last year for this race. The folks that run 131 Events have moved to Arizona and have decreased the number of races that they now do in Indiana but a few days after the race was over they posted on Facebook that they changed their minds and that they would be back in 2020 for the 5th year of SHE Power.</span></div>
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<br />Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-17709199881714619772020-02-13T19:28:00.001-08:002020-02-13T19:28:41.191-08:002020 JANUARY<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I kicked off a new year and a new decade- although I guess there is controversy about when a decade actually starts - by not having a lot on the calendar but having fun at those things that were scheduled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>January 1st</u></b> - we kicked off the 465 Virtual Challenge. The goal of the 465 Challenge is to complete at least one virtual loop around Interstate 465 in Indianapolis which is 53 miles. This challenge runs from January 1st thru February 29th. To make it one loop, you would need to average .88 miles a day. You can complete the miles however you choose: running, walking, cycling, swimming, etc. There is no right or wrong and - like all virtual races - it is on the honor system. There are also 2 "sub-challenges" within this event. The <b><span style="color: blue;">24 Hour</span></b> club - for people who completed the 53 miles in a 24 hour period. Most of those folks have been cyclists. The other group are the <b><span style="color: blue;">Loopers</span></b> - if you make it around twice (106 miles), you are a Looper. I was confident when registering, I could at least complete 2 loops. Time will tell how many I finally complete.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Naturally my very first run needed to be 4.65 miles!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Within the Facebook group I try to stay active but not overpost. On Mondays, I post a #MondayMotivation to the page and then on Wednesday's I created a "Little Susan" that visually tracks my progress around a map of 465 that I enlarged and put on my wall. People say that they have enjoyed watching my/her progress!</span><br />
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On January 22nd, I was able to report that I had started my second loop. </div>
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<b><u>January 4th</u></b> - the RUN(317) ambassadors had a post-holiday Holiday Party at Tracie's house and it was a blast. I adore these people and am incredibly thankful to be part of the group! </div>
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<b><u>January 8th</u></b> - we had our first official RUN(317) meeting of 2020. There are some exciting changes coming this year and I can't wait until we can tell everyone about them. </div>
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<b><u>January 11th</u></b> - I noticed on Facebook the night before that there was still a need for a volunteer at a night-time trail race at Eagle Creek Park. Volunteering for races is good running karma and since I didn't have anything else going on, I agreed to help. The people that did this race definitely are mentally stronger than me. First of all, I'm not really a fan of trail races and certainly not at night. But the weather for this one was awful. It had rained almost all day on Friday and continued to rain on Saturday. This didn't make pleasant conditions for me either. By the end of my shift, I was wet and cold! But I really did enjoy being out there helping to keep those participants safe. </div>
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<b><u>January 23rd</u></b> - this date marked 100 days until the Indy Mini Half Marathon on May 2nd. I was contacted a couple of days prior by a staff member at the 500 Festival stating they wanted to feature me on this day since the race will be my 100th INDIANA half marathon. 😎 Naturally, I was okay with this. You can read their blog post here: <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.indymini.com/blog/index.php/2020/01/23/my-mini-story-100-days-until-susans-100th-indiana-half/" target="_blank">100 Days Until Susan's 100th Indiana Half</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>MAY 1st</b> - the month of May is incredibly exciting in Indianapolis and this year there was a big kickoff at noon downtown so I walked over to partake in the festivities during my lunch hour. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>MAY 10th & 11th</b> - I made a whirlwind trip to Kansas for the Running With The Cows Half Marathon. You can read more about that here: <a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/01/2019-05-11-running-with-cows-half.html" target="_blank">RWTC Half</a></div>
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<b>MAY 14th</b> - Taco Run Indy. FUN! FUN! FUN! It was the 2nd year for this Racemaker Production event and I was super excited to be doing it with my friends from Speedway Running Club. I "<i>may have</i>" brought some extra margaritas! 😲🙌😜 </div>
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I won a chance to crack open the pinata and I was the last person to "take a swing" at it and thus was the one to open it. I have learned that you do NOT want to be the one to bust open the pinata. By the time you realize it is open and can get the blindfold off, everyone has bum-rushed the area and grabbed all the good stuff. 😢😡😠</div>
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<b>MAY 16th</b> - our first RUN(317) event, downtown on the Circle. There were some very bad storms hours before this event and it almost got canceled. Luckily it was merely delayed. This is one of my favorite events. And I took AAAALLLLLL the pictures! </div>
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<b>MAY 17th thru 19th</b> - We headed down to Chattanooga, TN to volunteer at the Ironman 70.3 and also so my husband could run and ride some of the course in preparation of his 140.6 down there in September.</span><br />
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<b>MAY 27th</b> - Honor the Brave 5K always takes place on Memorial Day. This race is put on by 131 Events and if you are a connoisseur of medals - like I am - you usually can't beat their bling. Bonus this year was that my friend Angela was there too!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>MAY 29th</b> - was the kick off to the Summer Fun Run program put on by our local parks department. In the past, I've made it to almost every Wednesday night run but - spoiler alert - in June I officially joined the Speedway Running Club and since they meet on Wednesday as well, this was the only SFR I did. I was very happy to see my friend and former coworker Pattie that night. </div>
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Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-88959470572276539312020-01-31T17:58:00.000-08:002020-01-31T17:58:07.269-08:002019, 05-11 Running With The Cows Half Marathon<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here we go again: I'm going to start a half marathon recap by saying, "<span style="color: orange;"><b>I hadn't planned on doing this race but then I saw the medal</b></span>." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was the 10th anniversary for Running With The Cows and I'd heard nothing but amazing things about this race. And although Kansas had already been crossed off the 50 States Half Marathon list, I just had to try to make this work. Another factor in being able to do this was having a spot at Dan & Paula's to stay. They are the most amazing</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> people and such wonderful & gracious hosts to always open their home to runners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was going to be a little over 7 hours to drive to Dan & Paula's and I also needed to stop at packet pickup first. Loaded up the car Friday morning - needed to stop at the grocery store for a few last minute items - but I was ready to get moooooving! (I'll try to keep the "cow jokes" to a minimum)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Construction was bad as I got in to Kansas and I was also there close to rush hour traffic so I missed getting my "Welcome to Kansas" sign. *Sigh* I have one from when I was here back in 2013 but it isn't very good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I had some difficulty finding the packet pickup location. It was at a Scheels Sporting Goods store but it was in a "mall complex" and set toward the back with other businesses closer to the road. There is a Ferris Wheel in this store and you get a coupon to take a ride for free. But I felt as though I was pressed for time and had to pass. 😢 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was then off to Dan & Paula's. I think I was one of the last girls to arrive. All of the single females were sleeping in the basement and the couples were upstairs in the bedrooms. There were 8 of us in that basement but we weren't crowded at all. It was fun down there with everyone and what a great opportunity to meet more 50 Staters! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not too long after getting settled in, it was time to leave for the 50 States dinner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What a gathering! And then toward the end, the Race Director, staff and Queenie showed up. This was such a fun evening and I even met some people from my home state at the dinner that I didn't know. The 50 States Club is the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We all piled in various vehicles race morning and caravaned to the start. The race takes place in Bucyrus, KS and was about a 40 minute (?) drive from Dan & Paula's house. We got lucky and were able to park in a grassy area. It had been raining and some of the fields where people would need to park were muddy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How can you not love a cow themed race and then they have a baby cow you can get your picture taken with?!?!?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">More pre-race cow item pictures!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The race starts outside of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic School. We were able to wait inside and then post-race this is where the big spread of food also is. While hanging out inside waiting for it to get closer to the start time I was checking out all the delicious desserts they had. I saw these adorable cow cookies. I commented to the lady that there probably wouldn't be any left by the time my friends and I finished. She asked how long it would take us and said she's see what she could do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thankfully, the rain had let up by the time the race was getting ready to start. We were able to get in the different club photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the first couple of miles, I initially tried to stay with a pace group that I couldn't keep up with but then found the 2:55 group and they were a lot of fun and I'm glad I was doing intervals with them. We ended up finishing in just over 2:52. This course was challenging with many rolling hills. I'm declaring this time as a win for sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I saw Paula and Pam (and little Mia) on the course and then saw Dan too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dan and Paula are all-stars at this race and this race embodies community. Dan pushed through some pretty bad knee pain but always maintained a smile on his face. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was so much fun to cheer them on crossing the finish line as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm happy to report that the lady I talked to pre-race about the cow cookies saved some back for me and I was able to share them with my friends. That was so wonderful of her to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Notice that cowbell? Along with these amazing medals we all also got a cowbell! (10 Years of Moo!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was super happy that the little cow was back for some port-race photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After everyone had finished the race and gotten some food, it was time to get loaded back in the cars and head back to Dan & Paula's house. They then began setting out the biggest spread of food that you've ever seen. Not only for all of us that stayed there but for all of the 50 Staters and other running friends. These two are just the best. Unfortunately I couldn't stay too long since I had to drive back to Indiana and I would lose an hour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I truly had the best time at this race and made so many new friends. It might have been a whirlwind trip and a state that I didn't need but I'm incredibly thankful that I went and I will forever be grateful to Dan & Paula.</span></div>
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Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-35776630388236900802020-01-25T14:13:00.001-08:002020-01-25T14:13:45.393-08:002019, April - REWIND<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">April was busy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was in Springfield, IL the first weekend for a half marathon. You can read about that here: <a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/01/2019-04-06-lincoln-presidential-half.html" target="_blank">Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then the following week (Wednesday thru Friday), my husband and I went to Las Vegas for the Aerosmith concert and did some other fun adventures as well. You can read more about that here:<a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/01/aerosmith-in-vegas-and-other-adventures.html" target="_blank">Aerosmith and Vegas, Baby</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sunday the 14th was the Spring Brunch run. I worked the expo prior with some of the other RUN(317) ambassadors and then ran. No medal this year. That was disappointing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On Thursday, the 18th I participated in a Family Group Run at the RaceMaker Productions location in Plainfield. I found a hidden egg on the route and won a prize. Lee (pictured) and his wife own RMP and are great people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Work continues to be good. Got to be silly riding a bike out in the concourse, teamwork was required when we had to move some magnetometers in the rain and I celebrated my 3-year anniversary there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">EVERYONE was anticipating the Easter Bunny.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The NRA Convention was in Indianapolis and some Indy Honor Flight WWII Veterans were honored by Winchester so I went as a photographer to help document it for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These guys were ROCKSTARS at this event and I love seeing how a Veteran's eyes light up when they are talking to a child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Speaking of Veterans...my husband and I got to have breakfast with our favorite WWII Veteran, Marvin. We like to go to Bob Evans because he likes to go there, it really is about an equal distance for each of us to drive and he is a ROCKSTAR there. Everyone knows and loves Marvin! 💗💗💗</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On April 30th, we had a "work trip" to Victory Field to take in an afternoon game. You can't beat the fact that this venue is less than a 5 minute walk from the Stadium and it's nice to get out and just socialize with your coworkers. </span></div>
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<br />Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-5223013776615632622020-01-25T11:46:00.000-08:002020-01-25T11:46:22.523-08:00Aerosmith in Vegas and other adventures there (April 2019)<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When we discovered that Aerosmith was going to start a residency in Las Vegas, we immediately looked into getting tickets. We opted not to go to the very first show to allow them to work out any hiccups that might occur on opening night. Well, there was a hiccup the night we were there but it was still a great show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was able to score an unbelievable rate at the Park MGM Grand where the band was preforming. This hotel casino hadn't been open for very long but we were NOT impressed. There were so many things wrong in our room; blinds didn't work, sink wouldn't drain, check in was a cluster. We would not recommend this place to anyone. Again the room rate was ridiculously cheap for Vegas so we tried</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> to keep that in mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But I've gotten a little ahead of myself.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We left Indianapolis on Wednesday, April 10th early (but why?) which had us landing in Vegas at 11:00 AM local time. We happened to be in a exit row on one of the flights out there so I had plenty of leg room...which is never really an issue for me anyway. 😜 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once we FINALLY got checked into our room, we set out to enjoy the sights and grab some food. Our eating schedules were definitely off - not only "in general" but from each other as well.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hubs would have <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">purchased</span> this had it not been <b>CRAZY </b><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">expensive</span>!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While walking around in New York New York, we were up by the restaurants and shops and out of the corner of my eye I saw a sign that said Pete Rose was going to be there that day. So we went in and waited. He was super nice and he and John talked about some guy from Ball State that they both knew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At some point, we had cream puffs! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The main adventure for today was that we were going to see the Neon Museum at night and then attend the Brilliant! show immediately after the NM tour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here are (a few) pictures from the Neon Boneyard:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And here are some pictures from the show, Brilliant! Take a close look at these signs that are "lit" because...they aren't from the bulbs that are on them. It is how the lights are projected on them to make it look like the bulbs are really working. It's a giant optical illusion and it was amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm so glad we went to both of these places and they will be something I will recommend to everyone taking a trip to Las Vegas. It had been a very long day so we called an Uber to come get us and once back at the hotel it was lights out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Breakfast at Denny's across the street and some walking around Vegas. The only real plan for the day was the concert later that night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We ventured back over to New York New York and stopped in at Hershey's Chocolate World and got some snacks for now and later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We stopped in the bar (sports book?) for a cocktail prior to the show and meet a young couple that had ties to Indiana. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Back in August of 2018, some guy found an old van deep in the woods on property that he had purchased. He called American Pickers and they were able to verify that it was the original Aerosmith van the guys used to tour in. My husband and I figured at some point that would either be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and/or be on tour with the band. Since the band was doing a residency, it was super easy for it to be on tour with them! Oh the stories I'm sure this vehicle knows! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This time we didn't get the VIP package but did get premium seating which included having food and beverage service at our seat. My husband was disappointed with the actual seat location - he thought we'd be closer - but I thought they were fine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aside from when Steven got ready to play "Dream On" on the piano and the piano wasn't working and then neither was the mic (this did not make Steven happy! 🤯), it was another perfect Aerosmith show. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We did a little gambling afterward and I found a "KISS" quarter slot machine that was very good to me. I won $100. I lost my husband for awhile and it took an hour to find him. I was concerned that this was going to end up like one of those Investigation Discovery shows where someone tampered with his drink and then harmed him. Maybe we watch too many of those shows? He had merely moved to a different blackjack table which brought him some good luck too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today was a double adventure day; we were going to do the FlyLINQ zipline and then a walking tour of "old Vegas" later in the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This zipline is down by the High Roller Observation Wheel. It was fun but if you want a better zipline experience go do SlotZilla on Fremont Street and chose the Super Hero option! Next time we are in Vegas we have to try the VooDoo zipline at Rio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Off to the Bellagio before our walking tour of old Vegas to cash in our BOGO free gelato. The botanical gardens at the Bellagio are always incredible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We met at the Mob Museum to begin our "Pop Culture Walking Tour" with our guide, Rick Hooker. There was only one other couple (a mother & daughter) with us which was nice. Smaller groups are so much better on these things. I was so caught up in everything that Rick was telling us I didn't even take any pictures other than the front of the Mob Museum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sadly I'll admit that other than doing stuff "<b style="font-style: italic;">ON</b>" Fremont Street, I'd never really paid attention to all the other hotel and casinos in this area. Did you know that inside the men's restroom at the Main Street Station Hotel and Casino is a piece of the Berlin Wall!?!? We learned so much history; why there are "seats" at slot machines, that Vegas Vic is older than the Welcome sign, you get to see the Praying Mantis of Burning Man at the Downtown Container Park. Our final stop was at the Casino at the El Cortez Hotel which is the oldest contiguously operated hotel in Vegas for our complimentary cocktail. You could literally spend hours with Rick and never get tired of hearing all the stories he knows. </span></div>
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Technically not quite the 13th yet but our fight was leaving at 11:25 PM (local time). Since our hotel rate was a bargain, we paid for an extra day so that we could leave our stuff in the room and shower one last time in case we got too sweaty walking around Vegas one last time. </div>
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You just never know what you'll see in the Las Vegas airport. It really is an extension of the Strip. #NotTheRealGeneSimmons 🤣🤣🤣</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I hadn't really planned on doing this half marathon again but then...I saw the medal! Celebrating their 55th year, it was going to be a 5 dollar bill and 5 pennies. It looked amazing and naturally I needed that for my collection and couldn't pass it up. I think I was able to register prior to a rate increase. Where I had some initial difficulty was with the hotel. Springfield, IL doesn't have too many options and I wanted to stay at the host hotel - where I had stayed before - since it was super close to the start / finish lines. But the group rate was full and if I still wanted to stay there, they had rooms available but I had to book at two night stay. Ummm....NO! I did go ahead and reserve a room there because I could cancel it and I was hoping that I could call back closer to race date and something else would be available. I then also book a room at the other hotel as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I got lucky and I was able to get into the preferred hotel and didn't have to have the two night minimum. I didn't get the group rate but I felt like I got a win out of the situation so I was pleased. Later I learned that the other hotel wasn't in a very nice section of town so I'm glad I didn't have to stay there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I worked half day on Friday and then left from downtown Indy to Springfield. They are an hour behind us so that helps. I arrived at the hotel around 3:00 PM local time and was able to pull up right in the front and go check in. If I remember correctly, I somehow got upgrade to a suite. It was nice!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I had some time to kill before packet pickup opened so I went and checked out the Old State Capitol. It was closed when I was here for the race the first time. So much history in this building!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Went back to the room and unpacked a little before heading down to get my bib. Packet Pickup = what a cluster. People were standing around kind of nilly willy and it was tough to determine where the true beginning of the line was. And it only got worse as more people showed up before they opened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Later in the evening I met some of the 50 Staters at a restaurant near by for dinner. It is always super fun getting to know club members that I'm meeting for the first time</span><span style="font-family: times new roman;">. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">J and her husband were the only people I knew but really enjoyed all the folks from Springfield. (And I have now been to several other races with these ladies and they are awesome!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Since this was only my 2nd half marathon of 2019 and I'm still not doing ANY training or other races longer than a 5K, I was pretty sure that my finish time would be over 3 hours but I got it in at 2:56. I'm pleased with that because this course has some hills. I got my post-race picture with Abe and Mary Todd and then hurried back over to the hotel to shower and load everything back in to the car to head home. I'd be losing an hour going back to Indiana.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Our oldest dog Wrigley started having some health issues in January. Then in February he developed Vestibular Disease - also know as Old Dog Disease - which is a disturbance in their balance. His little head was cocked to the side and he was wobbly. It looked like he'd had a stroke. It was very scary. We were so concerned that Daddy put a blanket in his fancy car and took him to the vet. The dogs ONLY get to ride in his car if there is an emergency. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Eventually it mostly disappeared after a few days but then the poor guy fell while going outside and landed on the side where his shoulder was fractured. I've never heard a dog make that type of noise before. It sounded like he was screaming. It was awful and made me sick to my stomach. I seriously thought he was completely broken.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">And then later we received the dreaded diagnosis: Cancer. He even eventually lost his appetite. He was always our "eater" and I don't think we had found a food that he didn't like. But suddenly he was turning his nose up at everything. We tried a lot of different things but nothing was helping. We'd get to a point where he would only eat tuna but that would only last a few days. Then it was scrambled eggs, then rotisserie chicken, then shrimp, then canned food, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Eventually we had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye. This is the 3rd dog that my husband and I have had to help cross over the rainbow bridge and it never gets any easier. There is great comfort though in the fact that our amazing vet comes to our house to do it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">here will never be another Wriggle dog (and his Woobie). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";">He was my shadow and my protector.</span>Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-82151219266849805812020-01-22T19:05:00.002-08:002020-01-22T19:05:11.219-08:002019, March - REWIND<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On March 4th we had our RUN(317) Launch Party. This was my first official event as an Ambassador. Although they don't track if people signed up for any of the races via your recommendation, I'm quite confident that I had at least 5 people from work register because of me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On March 10th I was in New Orleans to do the NOLA Women's Half Marathon. You can read about that here: <a href="https://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2020/01/2019-03-10-nola-womens-half-marathon.html" target="_blank">NOLA Half Marathon</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then on March 17th, I did the No Luck Irish Run 5K. I've always done the half marathon portion of this race but just wasn't sure that I could pull off another half marathon after the one in New Orleans. <i>Oh how the times have changed!</i> 😭 The weather was snowy which made me even more thankful that I was merely doing the 5K. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But is was great that most of the girls from the NOLA trip were at this race too so we got to have a mini reunion.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> It is also always good to see my Terre Haute girls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fast forward to this year (2020) and a group shot of us is being used in the email blast about the race. <b><span style="color: lime;">FUN! </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Other than having to say goodbye to our dog Wrigley (that will get its own blog post), March was a pretty good month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At some point on Facebook a running friend mentioned that she wanted to do this race in Louisiana. Some other female runners from our area were going as well. She didn't have the funds to fly; airfare was crazy expensive so the idea of driving down there started being tossed around. Yep you read that correctly, I said driving to Louisiana - from Indiana - and that folks, is 13+ hours!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband gave me the green light to do this and so I registered and then paid half of what was needed for the Airbnb and had another month to come up with the remainder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was definitely going to be a whirlwind trip. We would leave early on Friday and arrive around 8:00 PM. Saturday the group would explore NOLA and go to packet pickup. The race was Sunday morning and although everyone else was staying a little bit longer, I would hit the road in the afternoon. I'd stop in Grenada, Mississippi for the night - about a 5 hour drive and then drive the remaining 8 hours Monday morning. It was about as exhausting as it sounds. But I met some of the most amazing women on this trip and we are all still friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Staging was in full force on March 4th. This little guy travels with me whenever I'm headed out of town. Since I can't take my actual dog, I take this one. 🐕</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ES arrived at my house, we loaded her stuff in my SUV and we were on the road. We weren't gone 5 minutes (THANKFULLY!) when I realized that I left my cell phone at my house. Well at least we hadn't gotten too far along on our trip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We made pretty good time and stopped when we needed to but usually it was only for gas and that was our bathroom break as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The best thing to see on a trip to a new state is the "Welcome To" sign.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The house that we were staying at was changed into a duplex. 4 of us girls were staying on one side and the 2 couples were staying on the other side. 2 other girls were down there as well but they were in a hotel elsewhere in NOLA. After ES and I got mostly settled in, we called an Uber and headed out to find food and drinks. This would be a tough weekend for me with regard to food but I would at least venture out with everyone to have fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then we headed to the Louisiana Running Company for packet pickup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After dropping our stuff off back at the house, we decided to drive over to the New Orleans Museum of Art. That is where the race was starting and finishing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was getting later in the day and we needed to start thinking about finding supper/dinner. I don't like to eat anything that my system isn't familiar with the night before a half marathon so once the other girls found a place they wanted to go, I drove them there (in Downtown New Orleans) and then looked for one of my tried and true favorites - Applebee's. It wasn't super close but I eventually found one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As my husband's cousin would say, "Respect the streak."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An interesting twist to race morning was it was also the day of Daylight Savings time change. I was so worried that I was setting my alarm incorrectly and I'd over sleep. We had to plan the morning carefully since there were four women and one bathroom...but it worked out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It sure was dark when we left and we had a little difficulty finding where we should be dropped off but Al did a great job. Obviously it was so much warmer here than it was in Indiana and HUMID!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This race had 3 substantial bridges/overpasses that we had to cross and they sucked! Not the most scenic course but there were some enormous & gorgeous homes that we could see on the other side of the water (not sure if it was a river or what). We ran up to the University of New Orleans - UNO 🤣 - and then headed back to the New Orleans Museum of Art. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was my first half marathon of 2019 and since January & February were packed with dealing with moving my Mom and her first month in LTC, I had zero training under my belt. But I finished. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After the race we walked back over to Cafe Du Monde and finally had those beignets! I'll be honest...I was not impressed with them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then it was back to the house to shower and rest. We all put on our race shirts and took a group photo on the balcony.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was pretty tired after the race and since I knew I had a 5 hour drive ahead of me, I stayed back and took a nap while everyone else went out to lunch. Luckily they all arrive back at the house as I was loading up my car so I got to say goodbye and give everyone a hug before leaving. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is interesting how when you're going somewhere new, the hours in a vehicle are so much more tolerable. While the 5 hours to Grenada, MS weren't too bad...the 8 hours back to Indiana seemed to take forever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking back I'm <b>EXTREMELY</b> grateful to have done this half marathon. The friendship that I made here mean the world to me. But I wouldn't necessarily recommend this race to someone as a destination race to cross Louisiana off their list. There are better races out there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until some other time Louisiana. 💛💜💚</span></div>
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Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-55146126860746366622020-01-19T18:59:00.001-08:002020-01-19T18:59:26.129-08:002019, February - REWIND<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">February at least had some action in the running department and I participated in 3 runs: the Be My Valentine Cupcake 5K (awkward name), the LoveStruck 4.2 miler and the Polar Bear 5 Miler</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This race took place on my birthday (and my friend E's birthday) so I tried to have fun with it and bought some birthday flair to wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The next day was the <b>LoveStruck</b> race. You could either do the 5k or the 4.2 miler (which I'm still not sure why "that" distance) so I chose the longer route. Bad weather was in the forecast on the radar so I didn't get to stay and socialize much afterward because it was my weekend to go to Terre Haute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My final race of the month was the <b>Polar Bear 5 miler</b>. This race has two options; a 5K and a 5 Miler. You could do either distance or if you chose to do both, you did The BEAR. I've done "The Bear" before but this year I decided to only do one distance. I know the race director and I like him but I wish he would give participants that do both distance something "extra". But you merely get the same medal whether you do the 5K, the 5 Miler or both. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Then toward the end of the month, </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">we prepared for the NFL Combine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I always love watching our building transition over for different events. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-35797815263675606202020-01-17T18:29:00.000-08:002020-01-17T18:29:15.288-08:002019, January - REWIND<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Look at me doing a second blog post!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">January of 2019 - just like this year - was a slow month especially with regard to running. I didn't have a single race on my calendar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At work, we celebrated the Indianapolis Colts being in the playoffs for the first time in a few years. So I tried to coordinate staff group photos. There are days where that is like herding cats! The team won the first game but not the second. It was fun while it lasted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">But also at work my friend Pattie retired. It sure won't be the same without her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">On January 26th, I joined a couple of friends for a night hike at McCloud Nature Park. It was nice but not exactly what I was expecting. At least the weather was mostly decent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One of the most exciting things to happen in January was learning that I had been selected as a RUN(317) ambassador. We had our first meeting on January 30th. I remember sitting at the meeting trying to take it all in, hoping I wouldn't say anything weird, and feeling a little like a fish out of water. Since a year has past since that first meeting, I can say that I really enjoyed my first year and everyone was really nice & welcoming. I was able to fit right in! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most difficult things was finally getting my Mom to come to terms with the fact that she could no longer care for herself even at her Assisted Living Facility. It was time to move to Long Term Care. I know in my heart that this is what we had to do. If she had stayed there she would have continued to get worse and would have continued to call my brother Kevin and it probably would have killed him. A year has passed now; she has not done well in LTC but the majority of that has also been "on her" and her attitude there. I could turn this into a therapy session about my Mom but I won't. Let me wrap it up by saying that she is miserable and continues to make us miserable and I pray that soon the good Lord above allows her to pass in her sleep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another new year...another attempt at blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only blog post I did in 2019 was my 2018 year-end medal recap. 🙄</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honest, I really did do some great & fun things in 2019 but I just never took the time to recap it all out here. So with that said, I will post my 2019 year-end medal recap tonight and then try to be more diligent about staying on top of this thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't have any races in January so maybe I can even post some highlights from 2019. Fingers crossed! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here we are again, another year. Time for a fresh start, new beginnings. A time for hope and promise of better things. How often does that really work out? I looked back at what I had hoped to accomplish in 2018 - there were only 5 things - and I can't even say that I came close to any of them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, that's disappointing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This blog is "Skelton Adventures" and 2018 found adventures of different kinds.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One was the Adventure of Menopause: WOW! Talk about a roller coaster ride. It has not been fun. But I've had it a little better than some of my friends. The hot flashes haven't been too bad; I naturally run "hot" anyway so it's tough to tell. And rather than not being able to sleep, I have the complete opposite problem - all I want to do is sleep. I feel tired and lethargic most of the time. Going to have my doctor check some different blood levels at my yearly appointment in February</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The other Adventure has been caring for an elderly parent. For 2 1/2 years, I've been driving back to my hometown every other weekend to help with miscellaneous tasks at my Mom's assisted living apartment. A slight break in the action since my oldest brother has picked up one weekend a month but it has worn on my soul. She has definitely declined and we are at the crossroads of moving her to Long Term Care. Mentally she's still pretty sharp but she can barely dress herself, she's having more bathroom accidents and is really making a lot of messes in the apartment from dropping things. This will probably be the hardest thing we've had to do. But we all feel like she'd do so much better with the structure and care of a LTC facility. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For the first time ever, I did more 5Ks than I did half marathons. Some of that was from not really running / training at all and so it was easier to just schlep though a 5K. I did have fun at those 5Ks. But I also struggled with the finding the enjoyment of doing the same ol' Indiana half marathons so I didn't sign up for some of the usual races.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I usually start the first blog of the new year with my mileage recap so here</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> is that Year-To-Date mileage tally that I always do:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't think I'm going to post any goals out here. I only have a few that I've written down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I am going to try to blog at least once a week and since there isn't too much going on right now - certainly no races - I'll try to briefly recap some of the 2018 highlights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's no reason to just give up. So here I go...starting over AGAIN.</span><br />
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<br />Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-13592872772482052912018-02-04T18:36:00.001-08:002018-02-04T18:36:37.848-08:00JANUARY RECAP<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wow...I feel like a lot <b>DID NOT</b> happen in January.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did the 5K on January 1st (check that out <a href="http://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2018/01/2018-lets-try-this-again.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">HERE</span></b></a>) and that was it! I didn't do any other organized races the entire month. Granted there isn't much to chose from here in the Midwest during the Winter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am happy to report that my Run Streak is still intact. There were some days that it took everything I had to get on the treadmill for just ONE MILE. It almost feels like it is becoming a job so - while I still hope I can make it all year - I'm proud that I completed a month of running every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weather in Indiana has been spastic! We've had some crappy cold & snowy days and then we've had some fantastic days where running outside has been glorious. I'll be glad when winter is over. It's so much easier to take a late lunch and knock out a run before I get home but that has been very weather dependent this month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I haven't been the most successful at attending boot camp. 4:00 AM is so darn early in the morning to make it to a 5:15 AM class. This week is the last week before the next class starts on February 20th. I plan on signing up again and hope to be better at attending. I really need to do this for cross training.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Things continue to be up and down with my Mom which is why I'm not doing much traveling for races right now. But I was able to get registered for the Marine Corps Historic Half so my husband and I will be traveling to Virginia in May. I have a few other races that might involve a 3 day weekend but I think we're going to try to take several extra days in Virginia and do some sightseeing and a quick half-day trip to DC.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At least my dog set a new PR. This is our littlest dog Gipper and he loves to try and pick up as many stuffed animals (stuffies) as he can. Up until January 20th, his record had been 5 which we think is pretty impressive. But.....he picked up SIX.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1) Killer Whale, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2) Orangutan, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3) Purple Dinosaur, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5) his brother Wrigley's blue bone that we call the Woobie and </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6) Sea Turtle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February is my birthday month and I've got four organized races that I'm signed up for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-92056202339315540002018-01-20T18:50:00.000-08:002018-01-20T18:50:04.191-08:00Checking In<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First of all, I'm happy to report that I am still on track with with my Run Streak goal. 20 days in a row. On some of those days I completed just one mile - such as my colonoscopy prep day (one mile before I started all the concoctions) and then the day of my procedure (waited until very late in the day) - but one mile is the minimum that I set for this goal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Wednesday, I went to the Strength and Mobility for Healthy Running clinic that Athletic Annex (a local running store) and St. Vincent Sports Performance were putting on at the new St. Vincent facility downtown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was very informative. You can click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/athleticannexrunningcentre" target="_blank">HERE</a> and watch the clinic or go to the Athletic Annex Facebook page. I now need to go get a Lacrosse ball to help massage my Piriformis! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Thursday, I started Boot Camp classes! I learned about it via our County's Visitor Center Blog and although I had missed the first 3 classes, the instructor said it wouldn't matter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was not surprised that I couldn't start with heavier weights. I'm hoping that I'll get back there eventually but I've been having some shoulder issues lately as well. I'm not going to try to be a hero and do more than I should and end up getting injured. Classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15 AM to 6:15 AM. I've totally neglected cross training so I'm hoping this will help with both my running and overall health. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">However upon completion of the most recent Space Coast series, I did splurge on the medal hanger. These are now hanging in our office/library at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So here's to more miles - and medal collecting - in 2018.</span></div>
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</span>Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-34717448430558085392018-01-05T12:16:00.004-08:002018-01-05T12:16:34.492-08:00WE'RE GOING STREAKING!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know I'm not original with this one but when you think of doing a "streak" of some kind, you pretty much yell it just like Will Ferrell did in Old School. Its not just me, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Anyway, I've never done a running streak. I've thought about it a couple of times, especially when Runners Worlds starts theirs but never participated. Well 2018 is all about trying/doing new things. So I'm going to try to run at least 1 mile every day. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Four days into this thing and I'm nailing it! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">You've got to make it to Day 4 before you can make it to Day 365, right? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This is how it has played out so far:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Day 1 (01.01.18) = Resolution Run Indy 5K - you can read about that <a href="http://skeltonadventures2.blogspot.com/2018/01/2018-lets-try-this-again.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Day 2 (01.02.18) = 1 mile on the treadmill </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Day 3 (01.03.18) = Late Lunch 5K - see below</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Day 4 (01.04.18) = 2 miles on the treadmill</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><u>Late Lunch 5K:</u></strong> beginning the week between Christmas and New Year the weather in Indianapolis has not been fantastic. Factoring in the wind chill it has been double digit NEGATIVE numbers almost every day. But it looked like we'd have a break in the action on Wednesday so I packed my running bag and took it to work with me. I ate my food at my desk then at 2:30 started changing into my running clothes. It takes so much longer to get ready in the winter since you have to put on so many layers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Normally I would walk over to our canal area but decided to drive so I could be warmer once I was done. Thankfully there were plenty of parking spaces available on the road. That is usually not the case any other time of year. And I was happy to see that the sidewalks (if that is what they are referred to) were 98% clean. There was a slick spots here and there - which occasionally my heal would catch and cause me to panic - but otherwise it was clear to run on. </span><br />
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I am <strong><u>NOT</u></strong> dedicated enough to get out of bed early to run just because I need to run. Unless I'm registered for an event, I'll choose staying in bed and sleeping any day. This could also be a factor as to why I'm a crappy runner. </div>
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I wanted to work on taking some of our Christmas stuff down once I got home. But if I went home and ran first I wouldn't have gotten started until 8:00 PM or so on the decorations. Well....guess what I didn't end up working on after all once I got home? Yep, Christmas stuff is still up even as I type this. I got home, took my shower and put on my pajamas. <em><span style="color: magenta;">Sure it was only 6:30 PM but no shame here</span></em>. And then realized that Amazing Race was premiering. I don't watch much TV but that is one show that I enjoy so my husband and I sat down and watched it together.</div>
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<strong><u>Yesterday (01.04.18):</u></strong> Thursday here at work we had some firefighters in the stadium doing some rope training. They were belaying from the catwalks. Ummm...I want to do that! So I touched base with the contact here internally and he said he'd help me out.</div>
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Couple of shots from a different coworker:<br />
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</span><br />Skelton Adventures 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13129162400837301794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5994127923839597048.post-11431012647807941992018-01-01T19:09:00.000-08:002018-01-01T19:09:23.724-08:002018 - Let's try this again!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First of all...HAPPY NEW YEAR!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I failed miserably at trying to recap everything I didn't</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> post in 2017. Maybe little by little I'll still try to get some of the highlights out here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll admit that the thought of just staying it bed sounded like a great idea. But I had set out all my clothes the night before and the race didn't start until 11:00 AM. Plus I wasn't about to start the new year with a DNS. I had several of those last year and I'm not proud of that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got to PanAm Plaza around 10:30. Everything was inside; packet pickup, REAL restrooms and everyone stayed in there until 5 minutes before the start. Because of the extreme cold, race created a 1/2 way point (also where the one and only water station was) and people had the option to make that the turn-around. So I guess instead of doing a 5K, it would be a 2.5K 😃 However, if you didn't do the "full" 5K, you weren't eligible for any of the prizes. They also changed the course to an out-and-back. Unless I felt like the wheels were falling off, I was going to do the 5K!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel like I was dressed properly; I maybe shouldn't have had a sweatshirt on as a 3rd layer with a windbreaker as the 4th. But I was worried that only 3 layers might not be enough. And I'd never run in a full face mask. I'm not sure it was technically a running mask but it did the job. The only problem I encountered was that my breath was fogging up my glasses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not sure if I looked like I was going to run a race or commit a crime! So I didn't actually put this on until it was time to walk to the start line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also put duct tape on my shoes. This is a tip my friend Allison told me about and she does it all the time. I meant to wear 2 pairs of socks but forgot to put the 2nd pair on. My feet never got cold so I guess I'll say this tip works. Plus if your feet get too hot, you just take the tape off. I took the entire roll into PanAm Plaza and let several other people use it as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There obviously was a New Year's Eve party in PanAm Plaza the night before and it looks like it would have been fun! I knew all of that confetti was going to make a great backdrop for a post race picture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It warmed up considerably by the time I got back to my car to drive home! LOL 😏</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So with the start of a new year - along with almost everyone else in the world - I will make some resolutions/goals/intentions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Here's what I hope to accomplish:</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1) I really need to drop these 10-15 pounds that I've put on. Going through perimenopause has kicked my butt. I know that's part of the reason that my finishing times have slowed so much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2) Do a better job at sending cards to friends on birthdays, anniversaries and just when someone needs to know you are thinking of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3) I'd like to do 23 half marathons. That will put my year-to-date total at 150. I like the sound of that. Initially I was going to try to at least cross one more state off the list but since I am still helping care for my Mother, I feel like I need always be close to home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4) I'd like to run at least one mile every day. I've never done a run streak so.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5) And I need to do a better job of keeping up with this blog!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whatever your hopes and dreams and goals are for 2018, I wish you the very best at being YOUR best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~ Susan</span></div>
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