PG Maddness: April 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Our Busy Winter/Spring Session!!!

Believe it or not more important things than marathons and half marathons go on with people in our group and when and where our next run is going to be and (I know that comes as suprise) this Winter/Spring Session is a good example!!!! A couple of big events in the lives of some special people happened this session...........

First, Congratulations to Maura and Trey who were married Tuesday in a small ceremony in Azalea Gardens!! They really had some well laid out plans this year but God and Jackson had their own!!!! On February 9 weighing in at 7lbs 3oz Jackson Preston Merrick was born and so did the opportunity to adopt and their lives will never be the same!!! Congratulations!!!

Happy Days!! It just doesn't get any better!!!

Jackson ... snug as a bug

A future no shirt!!!

Game Face

This past week we had another addition to our running family!! Toni and Grant were blessed with Collette Ann Yokel on April 22 weighing in at 7lb 4oz!!!! Toni spent a couple of days in the hospital before Collette was born"working" to be sure everything was perfect before Collette was presented to the world! ... Great Job Toni!!!!

Collette resting up after a long couple of days!!

Collette trying a new Yoga position that Dana taught her

Game face

Going Home Outfit

Collette..... Snug as a Bug

I Just Need A Good Nap!!!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Pace Group Run Saturday April 30

Good luck to those running this weekend
Flying Pig - Bob

Route
Start 5:20am (meet at 5:10 at Cadyway) 10 miles

Pines Loop 3
If you are going less than 10 we will be back at Cadyway around 5:50-6:00
Cadyway to Phelps 3
Phelps – Windsong – Cadyway 4

Add 2 more for 12 on the trail

Looking Ahead…

*The Annual Left Behind/Left Over Half Marathon will be Saturday, May 14th...followed by the traditional potluck breakfast. Start time 5am

*The official end of this session is Saturday, May 21 – Our group is planning a Wally’s Run

*The SUMMER/FALL SESSION BEGINS SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH!!

Don’t forget…

Send your pictures to bockway@aol.com
To check out the Blog http://mymarathonpacegroup.blogspot.com
Let us know the race(s) you have selected – Terry will keep the count down!
http://www.marathonguide.com/

Contact information:
Jeri jeriwe@gmail.com or jeri_weigandt@scps.k12.fl.us
Ray rmadden1@cfl.rr.com or flmaddog@gmail.com
Terry bockway@aol.com

Jeri and Ray and Terry

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

115th Boston Marathon 2011

It was everything I expected it to be and more!! There are so many stories and experiences to share but that will come later . Suffice it to say all the stories you have heard about the race are true from the girls of Wellesley and Boston College (more than a few stories there) to Heartbreak Hill. The expo was Awesome, so much to see...too much to see. The people in the city were unbelievable everywhere you turned there was news coverage and people in restaurants and hotels would congratulate you on running and wish you luck, they made you feel special and welcome.

I realize Boston is a goal not everyone has, but if it is, you won't be disappointed!!!

Rest assured I couldn't of been there without the support of so many of you, some of you have run with me for years and most of you have pulled me through some tough runs, with your encouragement, your advice and support, not to mention all the miles you listened to me whine..... you should be getting a medal!!!

Thanks to Jim Reed for contributing to the pics and help in making this a great journey!

Thank You All...... Especially Jean, having her there with me in Boston made the experience complete!!

115th Boston Marathon

BOSTON

WE HAVE LANDED!!

Doing My Homework!

Welcome to Boston!!! Jim and Crew.. Donna, Lea Anne, and Linda

Welcome to the Expo!!!

One of the Best Finds We Made they had Everything!!

Plus Great Prices Right Across from the Expo They alway's had a table waiting for us!!

Standing at the Bar at Charley's!

What's with the Pinky???

Right on Hereford Left on Boylston!! Awesome Feeling

I Think I Just Saw a UFO!!! I Can't Wait To Get Back To Tell The Group!!!

Linda, Donna, and Jean getting ready to head out on their Boston 5K Adventure

The 5k Start!!

Some Well Earned Hardware!!

Post Race Coffee After Jean's Boston 5K

Jim With Matt Long

I Needed a Little Pre Race Motivation at the Mash Tent at the Expo

The Whole Gang At Galleria33 Saturday Night

We had dinner Saturday night with Dan who ran a 2:47 talking to Linda McClellan and Dustin Hicks who turned 26 that night (violin player is playing happy birthday)and ran a 2:30 and placed 100th, he works at Track Shack

Sunday Night Dinner

Does this look like a good pre race meal??? Ahh Memories!!

Up Early and Ready to Go but Feeling Bleary Eyed

A Special Fan!!!

Focused just Starting Mile 26 on a Roll

Finish Line!!!!!

Deer In The Headlights!!!! WT? Did I Just Do??? Just Point Me Where I Need To Go!

Ahh A Recovery Burger!!!! Thanks Giirls!!!!

Pace Group Run Saturday April 23

Congrats to Terry!

Good luck to those running this weekend

The Trees 5K - Krystal
Route

Start 5:30am (meet at 5:20 at Brandywines/Park Ave)
Park Ave to Phelps to Cadyway 4
and back 4

Add 2 more for 10 – short golf course
(we will be in and out well before the 5K congestion)

If you are running the 5K – Krystal is planning on a 3 or 4 mile warm up before hand – if interested let her know.

A peek into the future…

*Sunday, April 24 (Easter) will be an Official OYO day

*The Annual Left Behind/Left Over Half Marathon will be Saturday, May 14th...followed by the traditional potluck breakfast.

*The official end of this session is Saturday, May 21 – Our group is planning a Wally’s Run

*The SUMMER/FALL SESSION BEGINS SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH!!

Don’t forget…
Send your pictures to bockway@aol.com

To check out the Blog http://mymarathonpacegroup.blogspot.com
Let us know the race(s) you have selected – Terry will keep the count down!
http://www.marathonguide.com/

Contact information:

Jeri jeriwe@gmail.com or jeri_weigandt@scps.k12.fl.us
Ray rmadden1@cfl.rr.com or flmaddog@gmail.com
Terry bockway@aol.com

Jeri and Ray and Terry

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Pace Group Weekend Run Saturday April 16

Good luck to Terry on Monday – he is Boston Bound!
Race coverage - www.runnersworld.com/boston

Route

Start 5:25am (meet at 5:20 at Cadyway) if planning to run 13

Pines loop (3)

Start 6:00am for those running 10 (we will be back at Cadyway before 6 to meet you)

Cadyway – Windsong – Phelps 4
Phelps to Park Ave 2
Park Ave to Phelps 2
Phelps to Cadyway 2

Don’t forget Thursday, April 14th is the IOA Corporate 5k. There will be NO Thursday evening workout. The Thursday morning workout is still on.

A peek into the future…
*Sunday, April 24 (Easter) will be an Official OYO day
*The Annual Left Behind/Left Over Half Marathon will be Saturday, May 14th...followed by the traditional potluck breakfast.
*The official end of this session is Saturday, May 21
*The SUMMER/FALL SESSION BEGINS SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH!!

Don’t forget…
Send your pictures to bockway@aol.com

To check out the Blog http://mymarathonpacegroup.blogspot.com

Let us know the race(s) you have selected – Terry will keep the count down!

http://www.marathonguide.com/

Contact information:
Jeri jeriwe@gmail.com or jeri_weigandt@scps.k12.fl.us
Ray rmadden1@cfl.rr.com or flmaddog@gmail.com
Terry bockway@aol.com

Jeri and Ray and Terry

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Krystal and Susan's Down and Dirty Muddy Buddy!!!

This year Disney held the Muddy Buddy Early maybe to hold off the heat in May but this year that didn't work because........Susan and Krystal brought the HEAT with them!!!!!