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Bobbi Jo B.'s avatar

I’m up for the 100 miles in July challenge! And I’m very interested in a fall meet-up! I have been tossing around the idea of training for a fall half and that could be great motivation. My last half was almost 5 years ago!! A reminder link to your half training plan would be great.

I’m so glad I joined the paid membership in May! I need a tribe! 🏃🏼‍♀️

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Bobbi Jo!! I'm so glad you joined too! I'll send out the links to my half training plans in a follow-up email.

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phillip grant's avatar

If you haven’t already you might want to check out Real Life Runners podcast. On all the sites and a lot of good information.

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Bobbi Jo B.'s avatar

Thanks for that suggestion! Not sure why I have never listened to a runner’s podcast before, but I found them on Spotify and have downloaded a few episodes. 👍

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Heckya!! You're all invited to Baltimore for the Running Festival on October 14. It's a hoot! (Especially if you like hills and Halloween candy.) https://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

You know, I've looked that race up before and it looks fantastic! Do you run it every year?

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

I had a streak going before COVID but this will be my first year back because we were out of town last year. It’s super fun.

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Steve Leitschuh's avatar

I’m up for the challenge but will need to get out extra early in the morning. the weather and heat index is out of sight this year in central Florida.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Same here! I saw a map today of Georgia for this weekend -- the heat indices will be over 100 for much of the state, and over 110 in some places 🥵

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Nilima Srikantha's avatar

Hot and DRY here in WA--not sweltering like you folks have. Walked the Trail yesterday about 3PM. Couldn't believe how dry it was. . . the heat doesn't bother me. Supposed to be in the upper 80s this weekend with fire danger being the worst. Take care, don't push yourself! It isn't worth it!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Very, very true, Nilima! Today in Atlanta is much hazier than normal -- probably is some of the wildfire smoke wafting down here from further north. It isn't worth risking your health!

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Nilima Srikantha's avatar

Take care. I thought there was a smoke haze this morning, but I guess it was just heat. The wildfires are causing a lot of havoc back east. I worry about you people.

Studying Oregon this morning. Looks like the Pacific Ocean brings in a lot of Fog. The excessive heat seems to be contained further south, but that doesn't rule out fires.

I remember one old man at my 21 table years ago. He was a boxer, but you couldn't tell it. Scrawny old dude. . He kept expounding, (I'm sure he was sorta drunk!) " Take care of your health. It's all you got!" Turns out he was right in so many ways! :)

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Ann  E Felt's avatar

Interested in a fall meet up. Most likely will be doing the Omaha run on Oct. Currently running every state and will complete Wyoming/Montana/Alaska in July if all goes as planned. Nebraska will be my last state.

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Avi Curry's avatar

Awesome Ann! Maybe we can do a run together in Alaska if you are in the Anchorage area as I live here.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

How awesome is that, Ann!

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Thomas Aussem's avatar

GM Terrell -- I would be willing for a challenge -- Have been in therapy since May 10 for my fractured humerous and this last 8 days have followed the Jeff Galloway Run/Walk/Run (3.5 / 1.5) minute. Did my first 10K since my injury yesterday (01:13:05). Getting closer to being able to Run/Walk a half. Registered for the Bird-In-Hand, PA. half on Sept 9.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Nice! How is it feeling?

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Thomas Aussem's avatar

Based upon my PT's numbers I was 73% disability on May 10 and the figures he took last week I was 31% disability and I am able to do a lot of things I couldn't on May 10. So I still have a ways to go but I have made a significant improvement in the time I have been working with Ryan and team.

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Mandy Kitay's avatar

I am definitely in for a July challenge! Depending on the place and date of a fall meet up - I'm also interested ☺️

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Mandy!!

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Mike Moran's avatar

Definitely game for a Half meetup! Thanks Terrell

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome to hear that, Mike!

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Kel B.'s avatar

in!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Kel!

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Shelby's avatar

Yes in for a half meetup! Definitely all of it!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Shelby!

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Matt Escobedo's avatar

I would be open to share a profile. That sounds interesting and fun.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Matt! What's a good email address I can reach out to you at? (You can email me at terrell@thehalfmarathoner.com if you like)

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Helena  Abreu's avatar

Hands up for all of the above ! A meetup sounds exciting ❤️!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Awesome, Helena!

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Bill Mandell's avatar

Fantastic. Hands up for all of the above. Thanks so much Terrell.

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Right back at you, Bill!

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Corrina T.'s avatar

I’m in for all of the above! It will be nice to have a challenge for July. I need it!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

Me too, Corrina!

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Shubha R's avatar

There is 10 mile Bronx race in Sep that may be fun

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Shubha R's avatar

I am interested in fall meet up too. I am recovering runner , hoping to be back to running soon.

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Danielle Giusti's avatar

Count me in for the meet up race and the questionnaire! Maybe something on a long weekend (work around the school calendar) for the meet up:)

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