Watermelon Blueberry Salad
3 cups Spinach
3 tbsp parsley, basil or other herb
2 tbsp Red Onion
1/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
1 cup blueberries
2 cups diced watermelon
Raspeberry Vinegarette
NOTES: Very fresh, yummy, fruity salad if you love blueberries & Watermelon this one is a winner! The quality of the vingarette really makes a difference, so be sure it is one that you have tried and like! Mary brought this to our lunch the other day and it is SO tasty!
Spicy Corn on the Cob
Chili pepper
cilantro
parmesean cheese
salt pepper
lime juice of 1 lime
Puree into paste
Boil corn for 5 min
Smear on corn and grill in aluminum foil
NOTES: Tried this last night and you could actually add a 1/2 stick of butter to the mix and it would make it easier to schmear and very tasty!
Protein Pina Colada
1 cup frozen pineapple
3 tbsp vanilla protein mix(1 serving)
coconut extract
banana
OJ or milk or orange crystal light
water
Put all ingredients in blender and puree for a summertime smoothie delight!
7/30/09
Summer Recipe Favorites from Mary
7/19/09
PSIA Questionnaire for Snow Pro Magazine
PSIA-AASI Membership Questionnaire
Name: Nancy E. Peck-Cook
Discipline(s): Alpine
Division: Eastern
Member since: 2000
Resort where you are currently employed: Mount Snow
Position: Alpine Development Coach - Training Center
PSIA-AASI credentials: PSIA Level 2
Please name your favorite:
Run (and location – resort, state, etc.): Upper Cirque, Snowbird, UT
On-mountain restaurant (and location – city, state): Tony's Pizza, Mount Snow, VT
Off-mountain restaurant (and location – city, state): Claudes & Choices, Killington, VT
Ski or snowboard destination: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
How do you typically get to and from work in the winter? Drive from Mass to VT in my Subaru Outback!
What do you eat for breakfast before a day on the slopes? Breakfast Burrito at the Mount Snow Cafeteria
What’s your on-mountain lunch or snack? Met RX Power Bar or almonds/trail mix
How do you après? Specifically, what is your après ski beverage? We go to the Snow Barn where all the coaches, instructors & patrol go for apres ski. I love Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
What’s on your playlist? Rihanna (Good Girl Gone Bad)
What are you skiing/riding on this season? Rossignol World Cup Slalom Alpine Race ski
What is your favorite ride (skis or snowboard) ever? And the details of what made/makes it so special. Rossignol World Cup Slalom ski because of the response of the ski in the turn, I feel the energy, the bounce and security of skiing very fast with this ski.
How many days do you average on snow each season? 50
What makes your mountain so special? Why are you there? Great terrain along with a family friendly atmosphere, great skiers, great PSIA teachers/examiners, they care about the people that work for them as well as the focus on the guest experience. It truly feels like home. And the apres ski fun is plentiful!
Complete the following sentences:
I love my _Cloudveil Koven ski pants and jacket___________. Because . . . they are great in any weather, light and durable at the same time.
I never head to a resort without my . . . husband Steve & family!
If I’m not skiing or riding, I’m . . . taking alpine race photos for the Mount Snow Ski Club - I love photography....
What do you do to train in the off-season? run, golf and waterski
Describe the worst ski town job you’ve ever had: Lunch waitress at this off mountain joint where they were truly unorganized and it was chaos!
What would you say to someone not involved in snowsports to encourage them to try skiing or riding? The amazing feeling of being outside in the snow, feeling the chill of the air - making turns down the mountain is unlike any sensation you can ever duplicate. Everyone must experience this sport.
Why are you a PSIA-AASI member? To become a better ski teacher, a better skier and to learn as much as I can about what it will take to become and teach all levels of skiing. PSIA helps to stay on top of all the latest techniques and a great place for a pro ski teacher to hear new ideas in ski teaching.
What’s your snowsports goal? Level 3 Alpine PSIA in the next 2 years. Level 200 USSA Coaching, Tele Level 1
How do you spend your summers? Photography, Waterskiing, Landscaping and my real job of course as a national director with the American Cancer Society
What online social networking sites do you frequent and why?
Facebook, Twitter, and Blogger.
I love my blog as an online journal, facebook is my favorite place to catch up on friends from skiing etc. and Twitter is interesting for short updates and news. Yes - I am on the PSIA group! Great to stay connected!
Family at the Snow Barn - apres ski!
My snow angels from Devo Level D - 2008-09 season
Name: Nancy E. Peck-Cook
Discipline(s): Alpine
Division: Eastern
Member since: 2000
Resort where you are currently employed: Mount Snow
Position: Alpine Development Coach - Training Center
PSIA-AASI credentials: PSIA Level 2
Please name your favorite:
Run (and location – resort, state, etc.): Upper Cirque, Snowbird, UT
On-mountain restaurant (and location – city, state): Tony's Pizza, Mount Snow, VT
Off-mountain restaurant (and location – city, state): Claudes & Choices, Killington, VT
Ski or snowboard destination: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
How do you typically get to and from work in the winter? Drive from Mass to VT in my Subaru Outback!
What do you eat for breakfast before a day on the slopes? Breakfast Burrito at the Mount Snow Cafeteria
What’s your on-mountain lunch or snack? Met RX Power Bar or almonds/trail mix
How do you après? Specifically, what is your après ski beverage? We go to the Snow Barn where all the coaches, instructors & patrol go for apres ski. I love Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
What’s on your playlist? Rihanna (Good Girl Gone Bad)
What are you skiing/riding on this season? Rossignol World Cup Slalom Alpine Race ski
What is your favorite ride (skis or snowboard) ever? And the details of what made/makes it so special. Rossignol World Cup Slalom ski because of the response of the ski in the turn, I feel the energy, the bounce and security of skiing very fast with this ski.
How many days do you average on snow each season? 50
What makes your mountain so special? Why are you there? Great terrain along with a family friendly atmosphere, great skiers, great PSIA teachers/examiners, they care about the people that work for them as well as the focus on the guest experience. It truly feels like home. And the apres ski fun is plentiful!
Complete the following sentences:
I love my _Cloudveil Koven ski pants and jacket___________. Because . . . they are great in any weather, light and durable at the same time.
I never head to a resort without my . . . husband Steve & family!
If I’m not skiing or riding, I’m . . . taking alpine race photos for the Mount Snow Ski Club - I love photography....
What do you do to train in the off-season? run, golf and waterski
Describe the worst ski town job you’ve ever had: Lunch waitress at this off mountain joint where they were truly unorganized and it was chaos!
What would you say to someone not involved in snowsports to encourage them to try skiing or riding? The amazing feeling of being outside in the snow, feeling the chill of the air - making turns down the mountain is unlike any sensation you can ever duplicate. Everyone must experience this sport.
Why are you a PSIA-AASI member? To become a better ski teacher, a better skier and to learn as much as I can about what it will take to become and teach all levels of skiing. PSIA helps to stay on top of all the latest techniques and a great place for a pro ski teacher to hear new ideas in ski teaching.
What’s your snowsports goal? Level 3 Alpine PSIA in the next 2 years. Level 200 USSA Coaching, Tele Level 1
How do you spend your summers? Photography, Waterskiing, Landscaping and my real job of course as a national director with the American Cancer Society
What online social networking sites do you frequent and why?
Facebook, Twitter, and Blogger.
I love my blog as an online journal, facebook is my favorite place to catch up on friends from skiing etc. and Twitter is interesting for short updates and news. Yes - I am on the PSIA group! Great to stay connected!
Family at the Snow Barn - apres ski!
My snow angels from Devo Level D - 2008-09 season
7/15/09
VCM weekend experience
This journal has been in draft since my finish - - but now finally with some time to finish it up --- reflecting back on the Vermont City Marathon and my experience that glorious weekend.
It began with registration at the Sheraton - - long ride north with Schuyler, who couldn't wait to play with Mark (his cousin) and playing car games to pass the time. Steve, Schuyler and I go to the expo - - do a little shopping and pick up my number --- note my LOWEST number in my racing history - - (thinking about framing it for that reason alone). As an invited elite runner we had some advantages to this race that I have not experienced in the past and really did not expect. We stopped at the ACS booth and met Kate Kerrigan - the VT ACS Charity Runner girl who reminded me of the Hope Lodge reception and confirmed I would give some course tips (at that time, not quite sure what tips were expected but thought I could come up with something). I bought a VCM technical jacket with the race patch on the shoulder (I love this jacket!) as I am a jacket "hound" and love all my race jackets collected as of late.
Next we as a family venture to the Hospitality Suite where we were welcomed by Zeke and his volunteers. Schuyler had a great time decorating my fluid bottles as I prepared my Shaklee Performance for 5 of the 6 water stops. We had red white and blue streamers and stickers all over my bottles- and Steve wrote an inspirational note on each one too. I would read them when I picked them up and that power gave me an added push for real! Notes like "Run Faster!" - "No excuses" - "Dig Deep" - "I love you!" -- I remember missing the first bottle and being really worried because I had the number wrong. When I went to register they had me listed as #40 and then when I looked at my number pinning it to my race shorts, I noted a F10 -- not sure, but it messed up my bottle numbering. :( The rest of the bottles were there no worries, but Steve was worried too - - rummaging through the car to see if he could find some "energy Shaklee mix" for me -- and put together some Physique and water (yuck) :)) my love always there for me. :)
So we sat at that meeting -- waiting for some late comers and I kept looking at my watch because Kate (from ACS) had asked me to speak to the group at the Hope Lodge and I didn't want to be late. It was cool though, to hear the stories Zeke told about each and every one of those elite runners in the room, their best times and some stories of rival runners.... the look on the faces of the less experienced ones was nice to see, but knowing that the room was full of incredibly fast people had me just jazzed to run my best too! This one girl that won at the Cape, just a few weeks ago - ran the 2nd fastest 1/2 marathon in the country (a 1:12 if I remember correctly). There were a few runners that it was their second marathon - and some their first! But this one woman it was her 100th marathon - amazing! The other master woman, she spoke with a french canadian accent and was so sweet - from Montreal - - all running around a 2:50-3 hour time. I started to dream, that maybe....
Well we had to leave early from the meeting, told Zeke on the way out that I had to speak at this event and we really did miss the tactical and information on what was going on at the start and the finish for the elite runners, but it was fun to be invited and a part of that group of amazing runners. "see you in the morning" I said as Schuyler, Steve and I headed to the Hope Lodge adjacent to UVM where cancer patients and their families have a place to stay when in treatment as a benefit to them from the American Cancer Society. I have been to Charleston, SC and Atlanta, GA and this was such a beautiful new modern Hope Lodge - I was truly impressed. Hopefully I will get to see the recording of the presentation I gave, thanking everyone and sharing my experiences as a marathon runner is something I love to do - inspire and motivate!
We went to my sister Laura's house and got to see Paige and her friends going to the prom as single ladies. They were so beautiful. I loved taking their photo and to be there for that special moment was very cool. Kimmy & Becca & Mom were there too -- and it is always so great to be surrounded by the love of family.
The morning came quickly after putting together dinner - getting to be around 10 pm and 5 am seemed like minutes... I got some solid sleep, although Steve did not -- he drove to the store for some coffee in Georgia and we hit 89 South to the marathon start.
The gathering of the elites in the morning was really a nice experience, talking to the other two girls that were master women, and sharing some stories. This was the 100th marathon for the woman that won masters and 2nd overall. The third place woman (second master) was from Montreal and so very nice as well. We stayed together and I got a great photo that Steve took before we headed to the start.
The beginning of the marathon was twisting around town in the rain on the highway -- I was a little bummed at the first fuel point my drink was missing (i had the wrong number on the bottles) - but they were there the rest of the way. I felt steady and strong, although not fast, and I could tell it wasn't one of my fastest races right from the beginning. My endurance held in and I never had any pains in my body / knees and really felt fine throughout the whole race (although as Steve would point out -- i could have pushed harder).
I finished well - strong and felt good to be done! I saw Steve right at the last mile, but it seemed forever to connect him to the area where I was with the elite group -- he came with the whole family, Schuyler, Kimmy, Becca, Laura, and Mom. I was in my glory and feeling great, although tough to stand after sitting. The experience of running a marathon no matter how fast or slow is overwhelming and a true accomplishment. #21 for me - - 4th master -- didn't quite make the top 3, but slipped in under 3:20 with a 3;19:59 -- so that made me happy....
Next? Marine Corps Marathon in DC in October!
It began with registration at the Sheraton - - long ride north with Schuyler, who couldn't wait to play with Mark (his cousin) and playing car games to pass the time. Steve, Schuyler and I go to the expo - - do a little shopping and pick up my number --- note my LOWEST number in my racing history - - (thinking about framing it for that reason alone). As an invited elite runner we had some advantages to this race that I have not experienced in the past and really did not expect. We stopped at the ACS booth and met Kate Kerrigan - the VT ACS Charity Runner girl who reminded me of the Hope Lodge reception and confirmed I would give some course tips (at that time, not quite sure what tips were expected but thought I could come up with something). I bought a VCM technical jacket with the race patch on the shoulder (I love this jacket!) as I am a jacket "hound" and love all my race jackets collected as of late.
Next we as a family venture to the Hospitality Suite where we were welcomed by Zeke and his volunteers. Schuyler had a great time decorating my fluid bottles as I prepared my Shaklee Performance for 5 of the 6 water stops. We had red white and blue streamers and stickers all over my bottles- and Steve wrote an inspirational note on each one too. I would read them when I picked them up and that power gave me an added push for real! Notes like "Run Faster!" - "No excuses" - "Dig Deep" - "I love you!" -- I remember missing the first bottle and being really worried because I had the number wrong. When I went to register they had me listed as #40 and then when I looked at my number pinning it to my race shorts, I noted a F10 -- not sure, but it messed up my bottle numbering. :( The rest of the bottles were there no worries, but Steve was worried too - - rummaging through the car to see if he could find some "energy Shaklee mix" for me -- and put together some Physique and water (yuck) :)) my love always there for me. :)
So we sat at that meeting -- waiting for some late comers and I kept looking at my watch because Kate (from ACS) had asked me to speak to the group at the Hope Lodge and I didn't want to be late. It was cool though, to hear the stories Zeke told about each and every one of those elite runners in the room, their best times and some stories of rival runners.... the look on the faces of the less experienced ones was nice to see, but knowing that the room was full of incredibly fast people had me just jazzed to run my best too! This one girl that won at the Cape, just a few weeks ago - ran the 2nd fastest 1/2 marathon in the country (a 1:12 if I remember correctly). There were a few runners that it was their second marathon - and some their first! But this one woman it was her 100th marathon - amazing! The other master woman, she spoke with a french canadian accent and was so sweet - from Montreal - - all running around a 2:50-3 hour time. I started to dream, that maybe....
Well we had to leave early from the meeting, told Zeke on the way out that I had to speak at this event and we really did miss the tactical and information on what was going on at the start and the finish for the elite runners, but it was fun to be invited and a part of that group of amazing runners. "see you in the morning" I said as Schuyler, Steve and I headed to the Hope Lodge adjacent to UVM where cancer patients and their families have a place to stay when in treatment as a benefit to them from the American Cancer Society. I have been to Charleston, SC and Atlanta, GA and this was such a beautiful new modern Hope Lodge - I was truly impressed. Hopefully I will get to see the recording of the presentation I gave, thanking everyone and sharing my experiences as a marathon runner is something I love to do - inspire and motivate!
We went to my sister Laura's house and got to see Paige and her friends going to the prom as single ladies. They were so beautiful. I loved taking their photo and to be there for that special moment was very cool. Kimmy & Becca & Mom were there too -- and it is always so great to be surrounded by the love of family.
The morning came quickly after putting together dinner - getting to be around 10 pm and 5 am seemed like minutes... I got some solid sleep, although Steve did not -- he drove to the store for some coffee in Georgia and we hit 89 South to the marathon start.
The gathering of the elites in the morning was really a nice experience, talking to the other two girls that were master women, and sharing some stories. This was the 100th marathon for the woman that won masters and 2nd overall. The third place woman (second master) was from Montreal and so very nice as well. We stayed together and I got a great photo that Steve took before we headed to the start.
The beginning of the marathon was twisting around town in the rain on the highway -- I was a little bummed at the first fuel point my drink was missing (i had the wrong number on the bottles) - but they were there the rest of the way. I felt steady and strong, although not fast, and I could tell it wasn't one of my fastest races right from the beginning. My endurance held in and I never had any pains in my body / knees and really felt fine throughout the whole race (although as Steve would point out -- i could have pushed harder).
I finished well - strong and felt good to be done! I saw Steve right at the last mile, but it seemed forever to connect him to the area where I was with the elite group -- he came with the whole family, Schuyler, Kimmy, Becca, Laura, and Mom. I was in my glory and feeling great, although tough to stand after sitting. The experience of running a marathon no matter how fast or slow is overwhelming and a true accomplishment. #21 for me - - 4th master -- didn't quite make the top 3, but slipped in under 3:20 with a 3;19:59 -- so that made me happy....
Next? Marine Corps Marathon in DC in October!
6/24/09
Simple Woman's Daybook
For today.
Jumping in with the rest of the internet-world. :) A quick way to catch up!
Outside my window... I am 3 floors up in the Embassy Suites in the Dallas suburbs. It is 90 degrees outside and I look at a world that I do not know -- and honestly appreciate completely the love i have for my home in Massachussets.
I am thinking... that the vision for our organization is complex and has many layers of departments and such amazing people behind access to care, Relay For Life and the Employer Intiative. I feel so fortunate to be working for the American Cancer Society and enjoy all my colleagues when we get a chance to come together to share our vision and our work.
I am thankful for... my husband as he really put such a special thought and effort into making my birthday so wonderful. I love him so much -- more and more every day.
From the kitchen... we were looking at Italian tonight, but going to Houston's! Always great food and good wine to celebrate my friendships here in Dallas.
I am wearing... my favorite denium skort and no sleeve brown sweater shirt. Very comfy and cute too! :)
I am creating... a list of testimonials from the Impact conference and looking at the presentation for my volunteers to present on Friday.... Creativity in training and sharing is the best!
I am going... to dinner with Judy and Marty's team - since leaving the Business Unit, I don't always "fit" in - but it is nice to be with my favorite people from the past and good friends of the present.
I am reading... Shelley's blog -- sad about Viper, her dog that disappeared over a week ago -- I think about dogs and how close we become and how incredibly sad it is when they are gone. Can't wait to get home and spend more time with Oakley. :)
I am hoping... that the weather holds out for the weekend so we can spend extra time on the boat, mow the lawn and run a mountain race somewhere.... still need to finalize that before it gets too close to Saturday.
I am hearing... people getting off the elevator and headed to their rooms... busy people deep in conversations while I sit and type at the computer.
Around the house... we have some work to do with landscaping, weeding and solar panels. There is never enough time it seems to get it all done.
One of my favorite things... is talking to my husband on the phone and knowing how loved I am, and how much he misses me when I am gone.
A few plans for the rest of the week...flying home tomorrow, Relay visits and photography on Friday night, race somewhere on Saturday and get out on the boat!
A picture to share... The "Dream Team" - the volunteer steering committee behind the Impact Conference that we just had in Chicago. What an amazing group of corporate volunteers that really worked hard to put together this conference. It was a great success and the NTP volunteers all really enjoyed it and were so proud to be recognized there. Looking forward to the impact of this conference moving forward in our work with employers and the RFL National Team Program.
Jumping in with the rest of the internet-world. :) A quick way to catch up!
Outside my window... I am 3 floors up in the Embassy Suites in the Dallas suburbs. It is 90 degrees outside and I look at a world that I do not know -- and honestly appreciate completely the love i have for my home in Massachussets.
I am thinking... that the vision for our organization is complex and has many layers of departments and such amazing people behind access to care, Relay For Life and the Employer Intiative. I feel so fortunate to be working for the American Cancer Society and enjoy all my colleagues when we get a chance to come together to share our vision and our work.
I am thankful for... my husband as he really put such a special thought and effort into making my birthday so wonderful. I love him so much -- more and more every day.
From the kitchen... we were looking at Italian tonight, but going to Houston's! Always great food and good wine to celebrate my friendships here in Dallas.
I am wearing... my favorite denium skort and no sleeve brown sweater shirt. Very comfy and cute too! :)
I am creating... a list of testimonials from the Impact conference and looking at the presentation for my volunteers to present on Friday.... Creativity in training and sharing is the best!
I am going... to dinner with Judy and Marty's team - since leaving the Business Unit, I don't always "fit" in - but it is nice to be with my favorite people from the past and good friends of the present.
I am reading... Shelley's blog -- sad about Viper, her dog that disappeared over a week ago -- I think about dogs and how close we become and how incredibly sad it is when they are gone. Can't wait to get home and spend more time with Oakley. :)
I am hoping... that the weather holds out for the weekend so we can spend extra time on the boat, mow the lawn and run a mountain race somewhere.... still need to finalize that before it gets too close to Saturday.
I am hearing... people getting off the elevator and headed to their rooms... busy people deep in conversations while I sit and type at the computer.
Around the house... we have some work to do with landscaping, weeding and solar panels. There is never enough time it seems to get it all done.
One of my favorite things... is talking to my husband on the phone and knowing how loved I am, and how much he misses me when I am gone.
A few plans for the rest of the week...flying home tomorrow, Relay visits and photography on Friday night, race somewhere on Saturday and get out on the boat!
A picture to share... The "Dream Team" - the volunteer steering committee behind the Impact Conference that we just had in Chicago. What an amazing group of corporate volunteers that really worked hard to put together this conference. It was a great success and the NTP volunteers all really enjoyed it and were so proud to be recognized there. Looking forward to the impact of this conference moving forward in our work with employers and the RFL National Team Program.
6/21/09
Race to the Clouds - RESULTS! 1:35:38 - 4th in age division!
49th Mount Washington Road Race
Presented By Primary Sponsor - NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL
June 20, 2009 7.6 Miles - Base to Summit Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH
Directed By: Granite State Race Services www.MountWashingtonRoadRace.com
My results:
30 4/50 F4044 1:35:38 12:35 Nancy Cook 44 F Belchertown MA W85 WMM
White Mountain Milers -
6th Open Women team
4th Master Women team
And oh ya - at 152 lbs I could have been top filly - - I used to run in that category and haven't lately as I keep hoping I will be lighter by race day! :)
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**** WOMEN'S RESULTS ****
Place Div/Tot Div Time Pace Name Age Sex City/state Race# Team
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1 1/57 F2034 1:10:53 9:20 Brandy Erholtz 31 F Bailey CO W1
2 1/50 F4044 1:19:52 10:31 Tara Cardi 40 F East Greenwich RI W8 NARRA
3 2/57 F2034 1:20:58 10:40 Jennifer Campbell 26 F Newmarket NH W72 CRC
4 3/57 F2034 1:22:08 10:49 Alison Bryant 30 F Elkin NC W2
5 2/50 F4044 1:24:58 11:11 Lisa Goldsmith 44 F Nederland CO W133 LA SPORTIVA MOUNTAIN RUNNING
6 4/57 F2034 1:25:05 11:12 Abby Mahoney 31 F Holyoke MA W29 CMS
7 1/46 F4549 1:26:29 11:23 Cathy Pearce 46 F Chelmsford MA W5 WHIRL
8 1/30 F3539 1:27:33 11:32 Tara Breed 38 F Englewood CO W17
9 1/36 F5054 1:28:01 11:35 Donna Smyers 51 F Adamant VT W27 CVR
10 2/46 F4549 1:28:34 11:40 Suzy West 46 F Putney VT W14 CSU
11 2/30 F3539 1:28:43 11:41 Carry Buterbaugh 37 F South Portland ME W68 MTC
12 2/36 F5054 1:29:22 11:46 Cathy Merra 50 F Amherst NH W207 GCS
13 3/30 F3539 1:29:40 11:48 Bonnie Ritchotte 36 F Littleton NH W11 GCS
14 3/50 F4044 1:29:40 11:48 Katja Fox 43 F Wolfeboro NH W124 GSRT
15 5/57 F2034 1:29:59 11:51 Trisha Steidl 32 F Shoreline WA W13 SEATTLE RUNNING COMPANY
16 3/36 F5054 1:31:38 12:04 Louise Voghel 54 F St-Armand Qc Canad PQ W21 ENDUROMAX
17 6/57 F2034 1:31:45 12:05 Layce Alves 29 F Rockport MA W34 TG
18 7/57 F2034 1:31:46 12:05 Lynne Zummo 26 F Norwich VT W809 WMM
19 4/30 F3539 1:31:47 12:05 Amy Root 38 F Union ME W16
20 8/57 F2034 1:31:57 12:06 Erin Wyner 27 F Medford MA W807 SRR
21 3/46 F4549 1:32:06 12:08 Ann Rasmussen 45 F Plymouth NH W15 GSRT
22 4/46 F4549 1:32:48 12:13 Amy Rice 46 F Wakefield RI W253 NARRA
23 9/57 F2034 1:33:28 12:18 Adrienne Shields 30 F Brighton MA W273
24 5/46 F4549 1:34:13 12:24 Jacqueline Shakar 49 F Sutton MA W18 CMS
25 4/36 F5054 1:34:41 12:28 Carolyn Finch 52 F Lunenburg MA W117 NMC
26 10/57 F2034 1:35:06 12:31 Kate Hyland 27 F Portsmouth NH W161
27 11/57 F2034 1:35:10 12:32 Maura Adams 29 F Penacook NH W31 GSRT
28 5/30 F3539 1:35:15 12:32 Natasha Leighton 35 F Turner ME W178
29 6/46 F4549 1:35:24 12:34 Donna Smyth 49 F Vernon VT W22 CSU
30 4/50 F4044 1:35:38 12:35 Nancy Cook 44 F Belchertown MA W85 WMM
Team Open Women:
5. WHITE MOUNTAIN MILERS
1:31:46 1:35:38 1:38:22 (1:40:31) (1:42:59) (1:48:33) (1:49:23)
= 4:45:46
Lynne Zummo, Nancy Cook, Sue Wemyss, Shauna Ross, Dawn Heinrich, Una
Cronin, Linda Parrish
Team Master Women
4. WHITE MOUNTAIN MILERS
1:35:38 1:38:22 1:42:59 (1:49:23) (1:51:41) (1:55:48) (1:56:22)
= 4:56:59
Nancy Cook, Sue Wemyss, Dawn Heinrich, Linda Parrish, Nancy Drach,
Fabienne Pattison, Virginia Howe
6/11/09
Running with Rihanna Rocks!
My fave music of recent is Rihanna - - listening to "Just Stand Up" and researching the music of the talented women of the group got me turned on to this Pop music which I LOVE to run to each day. This is my playlist with the best of the Rihanna collection and what I have looked at Itunes and picked the poppiest of Pop to get me running faster.
Schuyler's favorite song - Disturbia -- but he calls it the "bum bum bee dum" song. :)
Anyway - I had to share - because she is so good!
Schuyler's favorite song - Disturbia -- but he calls it the "bum bum bee dum" song. :)
Anyway - I had to share - because she is so good!
6/9/09
Vermont City Marathon RESULTS!
NAME: Nancy Cook
EVENT: Full Marathon
DATE: Sunday, May 24, 2009
BIB/DIV: 40 / F4044
TIME: 3h:20m:1s (gun) / 3h:19m:59s (net)
Result in Entire Field - 216th place
2119 finishers behind. About 9% of finishers ahead.
Result in Gender (Female) - 21st place
951 finishers behind. About 2% of finishers ahead.
Result in Division (F4044) - 4th place
123 finishers behind. About 2% of finishers ahead.
LEGEND
The location of the figure on the line shows your position in the finish order of the race. The closer the figure is to the right, the closer you were to the winner.
FACTS
Who's who
Of the 2335 who finished, 42% were female and 58% were male.
Opposite Sex
For the record, you were ahead of about 86% of male finishers.
Timing Info
Your start delay: 2s.
Note: This page based on CHIP times. Click images for GUN times.
From Halfway to Finish you passed 9 runners and 66 passed you
Images: Steve and I at the expo, me and the 2 master women that I got to know at the beginning of the race (second and third overall), Me on the race course and the three of us at the finish in the elite area following the race! :)
6/5/09
So - you want to run a fast marathon?
Every once in a while I get asked for advice and tips on running, getting started in running and how to run faster. After my most recent marathon, I have met more runners and people interested in running and racing longer distances. My new friend Kate asked me today as she wants to qualify for Boston, how can she get ready to run a fast marathon. With a little thought, looking around at other tips out there I came up with my list. Here it is for you all to see and consider as you get faster and want to achieve those goals!
1. Choose a marathon training program. My fave is Hal Higdon - - as he has many levels to run - - Build and maintain a base of at least 40 miles per week.
2. Run shorter-than-marathon distance races, 10-kilometer to half-marathon. Do this particularly in the three months leading up to the marathon.
3. Include a tempo run once a week. After warming up, run approximately 20 to 30 seconds slower than your 10K race pace for 20 to 25 minutes. Include fartlek runs in your training once a week - - take 20 min and sprint those telephone poles!
4. Run long more often if you're trying to go faster. Complete at least five to six long runs during the four-month marathon buildup. These should be in the 18-to 20-mile range. (Minimum long runs is 3 before race day)
5. Increase overall mileage from your last marathon training program. Good point is that it is always good to journal in one way or another your mileage to be seriously pushing for a goal time.
6. Put more uphill running into your training program. It will increase your leg strength. Trail running is also good for increasing leg strength, agility and concentration.
7. Choose a race to improve your time. This would be a marathon with a flat course, held during a time of year when you can expect good weather. I recommend DC, Chicago or Hartford, CT. Keep track of your times in training, pacing yourself with a Garmin, Seiko or other device that keeps track of mileage and pace. I personally like the nike plus for immediate feedback and simplistic use.
8. Experiment with special energy foods and carbohydrate drinks. These are designed to keep you running better for longer. This is best experiemented on long runs. I use GU and Shaklee Performance. Also look at recovery drinks that work for you to keep your muscles recovered and ready for the next run. I use Shaklee Physique. Be sure to do plenty of trial usuage before depending on it come race day.
9. Take a day off each week (Do something else if you can't stand it! bike, weights, swim, yoga, etc.)
10. Taper your training (amount and intensity) beginning three weeks before the marathon. Very important to taper and take that one day off.
11. Disipline yourself to a training regime - even if it is to stick to a program. Look at what long mileage pieces are for the week and be sure you get (2) in per week - - and the other junk miles to be comfortble.
12. Remember that diet, hydration and mental health is important at the same time. Think you can, visulalize the finish - the race - the build up and get it done! This is a good place to mention that stretching is important to fend off injury.
13. Pace bracelet (know what that pace feels like) - - Get your bracelet or something to keep you on pace will help you make that time, research and be ready ahead of time. Here is a great place to get a pdf of your desired pace.
14. Be prepared on race day, race weekend - - don't let any fluff factors that you mess things up! Stay overnight close to the race, plan your pre race regime, meals, and prep so nothing messes with your head. Recon is important to know the race course, the elevation changes and how tactically you are going to run each mile, building up to the finish.
1. Choose a marathon training program. My fave is Hal Higdon - - as he has many levels to run - - Build and maintain a base of at least 40 miles per week.
2. Run shorter-than-marathon distance races, 10-kilometer to half-marathon. Do this particularly in the three months leading up to the marathon.
3. Include a tempo run once a week. After warming up, run approximately 20 to 30 seconds slower than your 10K race pace for 20 to 25 minutes. Include fartlek runs in your training once a week - - take 20 min and sprint those telephone poles!
4. Run long more often if you're trying to go faster. Complete at least five to six long runs during the four-month marathon buildup. These should be in the 18-to 20-mile range. (Minimum long runs is 3 before race day)
5. Increase overall mileage from your last marathon training program. Good point is that it is always good to journal in one way or another your mileage to be seriously pushing for a goal time.
6. Put more uphill running into your training program. It will increase your leg strength. Trail running is also good for increasing leg strength, agility and concentration.
7. Choose a race to improve your time. This would be a marathon with a flat course, held during a time of year when you can expect good weather. I recommend DC, Chicago or Hartford, CT. Keep track of your times in training, pacing yourself with a Garmin, Seiko or other device that keeps track of mileage and pace. I personally like the nike plus for immediate feedback and simplistic use.
8. Experiment with special energy foods and carbohydrate drinks. These are designed to keep you running better for longer. This is best experiemented on long runs. I use GU and Shaklee Performance. Also look at recovery drinks that work for you to keep your muscles recovered and ready for the next run. I use Shaklee Physique. Be sure to do plenty of trial usuage before depending on it come race day.
9. Take a day off each week (Do something else if you can't stand it! bike, weights, swim, yoga, etc.)
10. Taper your training (amount and intensity) beginning three weeks before the marathon. Very important to taper and take that one day off.
11. Disipline yourself to a training regime - even if it is to stick to a program. Look at what long mileage pieces are for the week and be sure you get (2) in per week - - and the other junk miles to be comfortble.
12. Remember that diet, hydration and mental health is important at the same time. Think you can, visulalize the finish - the race - the build up and get it done! This is a good place to mention that stretching is important to fend off injury.
13. Pace bracelet (know what that pace feels like) - - Get your bracelet or something to keep you on pace will help you make that time, research and be ready ahead of time. Here is a great place to get a pdf of your desired pace.
14. Be prepared on race day, race weekend - - don't let any fluff factors that you mess things up! Stay overnight close to the race, plan your pre race regime, meals, and prep so nothing messes with your head. Recon is important to know the race course, the elevation changes and how tactically you are going to run each mile, building up to the finish.
Take it all in and always remember - - if you think you can, you can!
6/3/09
45 lessons life taught me
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled
over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck..
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25 No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27 Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29.. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled
over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck..
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25 No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27 Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29.. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
5/22/09
VCM itinerary for the weekend
As I get ready to pack the essentials, get in those last easy runs and try to stay off my feet, I realize that I am anxious for this day to be here. How exciting for the weeks and weeks of training to finally be put to the test. It is the light at the end of the tunnel. I look at all the information from the ACS and from Zeke at VCM elite runners and put my timing together.... here it is all below. Wish me luck - - and click the link on the side bar of the blog if you haven't already and support my efforts for the American Cancer Society!
Vermont City Marathon
May 22& 23, 2009
Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center
Burlington, VT
Nancy Cook & Family Agenda:
Saturday am – leave home by 9 am arrive by 12:30 pm
1:00 – Course preview
3:00 – Technical meeting in Hospitality Suite
3:45 – Walk to Hope Lodge
4:00 – Hope Lodge Reception
5:00 – Leave Burlington for Georgia
6:00 – Dinner and Relax!
Sunday am
5:15 am – Leave for Burlington
6:00 – Arrive to start line (details below)
8:00 am: Start
11:15 – Finish!
11:30 – Find Steve & Family
12:30 – Lunch / Brunch with Family
(unless I win first master?)
Friday
Expo
Friday 4 – 8pm & Saturday 9 am – 7pm
AT THE SHERATON HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Burlington, VT
Saturday May 23rd
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & after the pasta dinner – Hospitality Suite open.
9:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Seminar Sessions in the Diamond Ballroom at the Sheraton. Just upstairs from the Expo.
* 11:00 to 11:50 – Mile by mile course preview slide show
* 1:00 to 1:50 – Course preview again
3:00 to 3:45 – Technical Meeting in Hospitality Suite
Note: Before and after the meeting you are welcome to prepare your special drink bottles. Please bring your own bottles if possible, but we will have some available, along with decorating materials and markers.
8:30 p.m. – Deadline for turning in special drink bottles at the Hospitality Suite. You may place your bottles at any or all of these six specified locations: miles: 4.9, 9.3, 13.0, 16.9, 20.9, & 24.6. They will not be refrigerated and we will put them out on the course early in the morning.
Sunday May 24th
5:45 a.m. Meet in Sheraton main lobby for Transportation which DEPARTS PROMPTLY at 6:00 (Or you may drive your own car) to Main Street Station for pre-race preparations and bag drop. (Note: You will be in a quiet location at On Track Fitness, on the lower level, with only invited runners and close access to bathrooms.) From here it is a 3/8 mile walk up a steep hill to the start, for which reason we will be shuttling back and forth from 7:00 to 7:20. Leave your gear bag here; you will be coming back for it after you finish and there are showers and towels available for you.
Up near the start we have a collecting point which is between, and close to both, the start line and the facilities. We have ‘guarded’ bathrooms in the bandstand, where you will have front-of-the-line privileges. After we walk you out to the start, we will collect your sweats and take them to the finish line.
8:03 a.m. – Runners’ Start at Battery Park
10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Finishers and Festivities at Waterfront Park
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American Cancer Society Information:
Bill Rogers at Fleet Feet
Marathon Pro Bill Rodgers will be speaking and signing books at Fleet Feet Burlington (our Running Store Partner) on Friday from 1pm to 3pm! He is truly an inspiration and sure to get you excited for Sunday’s run. If you do make it, tell the crew at Fleet Feet you are with American Cancer Society and get a free pair or running socks! Fleet Feet is at 76 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT
EXPO
We will have an American Cancer Society booth at the expo this weekend (Booth #20) Please make sure to stop by and say hi – it’s also a chance to turn in any offline funds raised, collect your goodie bags and learn more about all the great work you are supporting in your fundraising efforts!
Hope Lodge Reception
We are hoping you, along with your family and friends can all join us on Saturday at 4pm for a small reception at the Hope Lodge in Burlington, VT. A group of us will walk over from the Expo at 3:45pm (it’s a quick and easy walk from the Sheraton)
We will have some light refreshments and a few speakers you don’t want to miss! It will be a terrific chance for all of us to get to know each other a bit better and get excited about the big day ahead. Our reception will be over in time for you to make it to the VCM Pasta Dinner at 5:30 and begin your official carb loading.
Hope Lodge is located at 237 East Ave in Burlington. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
Cheer Stations
Look for a Team of American Cancer Society Volunteers cheering you on just past mile 10! They will have water and orange slices and the ever popular cow bells and thunder sticks! Please invite your family and friends to join us – the more the merrier! Info below:
LOCATION Mile 10.5 – Corner of Locust St and Pine St
DIRECTIONS Recommended to come in from 1-89 as to avoid downtown traffic/road closings
Take exit 13 off 1-89, merge onto I-189 W toward US-7/Shelburne/Burlington - 1.6 mi
Take the exit toward Burlington - 249 ft
Turn right at Shelburne Rd/US-7 - 1.0 mi
Make a U-turn at US-7/S Willard St - 95 ft
Turn right at Locust St, Road Dead Ends into Pine St.
PARKING On Street Parking along Locust Drive and surrounding side streets
Finish Line Tent
The American Cancer Society has a tent set up at the marathon finish line at Waterfront Park. We will have onsite massages, collateral distribution, giveaways, raffle items, and more! We hope you will come see us after your finish. Feel free to make it the meeting spot for friends and family.
5/11/09
The Interview - for Charity Runner
Why are you involved with Charity Runner? (For example: how did you first hear about the program, what inspired you to select the American Cancer Society as your charity of choice, etc.)
How many years have you been involved with Charity Runner and the American Cancer Society?
How many years have you participated in local road races or marathons?
Is this your first time running a marathon? If so, what will your training schedule look like?
How will you fundraise for this event?
Do you have a personal connection to cancer? If so, please explain:
Did you use an American Cancer Society program or service during your diagnosis and treatment? Please check all Society programs and services that apply.
Road to Recovery Called 1-800-ACS-2345 for help
Reach to Recovery Visited www.cancer.org for information
Look Good. . .Feel Better We Can Weekend
I Can Cope Adventure Weekend
Patient Service Center
Other - please elaborate:
Special Characteristics: (Anything else that would be beneficial for us to know in order to promote your story?)
My career with the American Cancer Society has been for 15 years raising the much needed funds in the fight against cancer through various events. Daffodils, Jail & Bail, Ski Races, Making Strides against Breast Cancer & Relay For Life. Nationwide we have raised in excess of $18 million this past year partnering with various corporations, volunteers and staff teams across the country in directing our Relay For Life National Corporate Team Program. I know and love this organization that every dollar we raise is spent wisely, goes to support our mission of fighting cancer, finding a cure through research and increasing the quality of life for cancer survivors.
Charity Runner has been in Illinois where I have run the Chicago marathon twice, and I have supported friends through this event in the past. But not until now have I realized that this passion I have for running, getting faster and stronger is a natural match for my work in raising funds for ACS. Now, through Charity Runner – I combine my passion of running with my passion to find a cure for cancer, to honor my friends and volunteer leaders who are cancer survivors – like my dear friend currently battling cancer and in chemo - - Mary Beth Reddell. It is her fight that is fueling me – motivating me in my marathon training, and my quest to raise more donor dollars.
How many years have you been involved with Charity Runner and the American Cancer Society?
This is my first Charity Runner - but I have been involved with the American Cancer Society for the past 15 years as a staff person covering first 5 counties in Western NH as an Area Director, then off to Colorado as a Relay For Life Specialist in Boulder, Fort Collins and Greeley. I moved back home and became a trainer with Relay in the New England Division and then started with the National office 9 years ago in the Relay For Life Business Unit, then moving into the Employer Initiative department as the director of the Relay For Life National Corporate Team Program. I work with 40 companies nationwide to internally promote and recruit 50 - 2000 teams in their company. It is an amazing organization to work for as I have seen so many survivor stories of hope and know that the Society is doing due diligence in use of the donor dollars to make a difference and FIGHT this disease. I am very very proud to be a director in this organization. I get up every morning knowing that what I do is bringing us closer, each step, in pace to win - beat this disease.
How many years have you participated in local road races or marathons?
This is my 21st marathon – I have been participating in these type races since 1984 - when I ran in a triathlon with Warren Duty and Glen - Warren was so hung over he did not show up to run and I had to swim and run. Since then I have been doing the full triathlon, because biking was my favorite of the three. Thanks Warren! IF you count the years... that means I have been competing for 25 years. I have been sponsored in the by Power Bar, The Pasta Pot, Briko, and GU. Currently I have no sponsors attached, but have appreciated all my support in the past. It is a lot of funds in equipment, race fees, and travel as I compete nationwide in events. I am really lucky to have such a supportive family.
Is this your first time running a marathon? If so, what will your training schedule look like?
I have completed 4 ironmans (my best in under 12 hours with a 3:50 marathon at the end) and too many 1/2 ironmans, 1/2 marathons to count! :)
I have run Boston 4 times 2007 (3:05)1990(3:51), 1993 (4:16), 2002 (4:10) 2007
I have run the VT City marathon 3 times, this will be my fourth VT. City marathon
VT City Marathon – 1993 (3:33), 1994 (3:27:14), 1999 (3:35)
Training - run long on the weekends, follow the Hal Higdon training plan - and try to get in as much speedwork as possible. Trying to listen to my body, take in the advice of my nike plus coaches on my Ipod and keep a steady training schedule.
How will you fundraise for this event?
Online fundraising, writing letters and involving people in my training and success. I also have a birthday coming up and hope to combine some additional funds after the race. I think it is best to communicate to those that support you mentally in your every day life and those that have made donations and keep them posted on your training and results. Not everyone has it in them to run a marathon, so it is great to share the experience. Make it personal - to me, share why I am involved and fighting cancer and at the same time ask my circle of friends and family to dig deep and realize how it may have touched their lives. The more I raise, the more I can make a difference. Please click on this link and make your donation today! :)
Do you have a personal connection to cancer? If so, please explain:
I know of so many friends and volunteers that have been fighting this disease multiple times I don’t know where to begin. As staff for the American Cancer Society we have this exercise at meetings where we light a candle and go around the room and everyone shares “why they Relay”. I cannot help but to shed a few tears before my time to speak and share about my friends, Susan, Mary Beth, Keith, Chester, and the list goes on…. We need to fight this disease. When I get a wish (whether it is on a birthday cake, or when the chair stops on the wheels at the ski slope) I wish for a cancer free world.
I am dedicating my marathon to Mary Beth Reddell - here is the story to share with you about why this dedication is so important to me.
Did you use an American Cancer Society program or service during your diagnosis and treatment? Please check all Society programs and services that apply.
Road to Recovery Called 1-800-ACS-2345 for help
Reach to Recovery Visited www.cancer.org for information
Look Good. . .Feel Better We Can Weekend
I Can Cope Adventure Weekend
Patient Service Center
Other - please elaborate:
I have seen all of these services in action and have recruited volunteers for them all and have seen so many people benefit from the services as well. I have had the opportunity to go to the NCIC call center in Austin - it is amazing the training, the knowledge, the resources and the dedication of the operators answering those calls for help - 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year...
Special Characteristics: (Anything else that would be beneficial for us to know in order to promote your story?)
I have an elite master number in a front corral and hope to do well at this race. My goals are simple, to stay healthy, to grow stronger each day, to motivate others to be healthy and take up exercise as a daily regime. I am a competetive person and love to win. My times in recent past should place me in the top five for the master women. Click here for my resume of results.
AND Wish me luck!
First place Master at Big Lake 1/2!
Great news to report on my placing from this past weekend at the Big Lake Half Marathon in Alton Bay, NH.
It was great weather - just perfect for running! I started out fast - second place for the first 5 miles, and then I slowed on that long uphill - it is wide open highway, no people and just up up up... Once you get in the back road it is more turny and that is where Steve met me on the bike. It was so great to have him there coaching / pushing me with small bits of encouragement. I pushed to the finish and that last girl working to pass me - did NOT. Yeah. These girls that were in the top placing were pretty fast - 1:24 was the winning time for female. There was only one girl in her 30's ahead of me - - so I am feeling pretty great for my finish time. Without much speedwork or racing prior, and a few extra pound (my excuses...) - I think I really had a great showing for the day!
Results
1:34:32
11th woman
1st master - out of 97 (40-50) or out of 56 (40-44)
974 runners
I made a little comment after I finished about getting faster when you get older. Good for a discussion on why ..... is it focus? Is it priorities? Is it diet and learning from your experiences?
Learning from this past race:
1. ALWAYS be prepared - Steve dropped me off at the school and I had my flip flops on... yes... he had a tough time finding a parking place and didn't get right to the school. I was freaking out - thinking I was running in flip flops! Oh no.... He got to the school and I let him know I left my sneakers in the car. My GU, and everything was there too - but I was most concerned with my sneakers. :) I walked to the start area in flip flops and he took the bike back and met me near the start. CRAZY! Stress. Don't let that happen to you!
2. GU is good - need to have energy - even if it is only one GU (or gel of choice) for a 2 hour race. They say 1 every 40 min for best performance and it works! I have learned that. Well - I left my GU and they gave out gels at the 9 mi mark (whew!).
3. Wear those strap timers tight on your leg. This is the second time I have had that velcro strap on my leg and it slid to the back of my achilles and cut through my skin. I was bleeding at the end of the race and needed a band aid and it really hurts to shower! :)
4. Pacing is important. I love to start out fast and take inventory of the runners. It helps my motivation, although starting fast is not always the best thing it keeps me moving faster! So - once you settle into a pace, think of tricks to get and keep that pace moving. Think of your favorite song beat or match your breathing with your leg pace in some type of rhythm. It really works for me.
5. Hydration is key - drink water starting a day before... and all week... make it a habit for your life actually. During a race, drink on the way, drink at at least every other stop or every stop (even if it is just a swish and spit...) No need to stop running, grab it on the run and take a small sip to keep you going.
6. Music is motivational - I decided that I need a CD of my "power songs" to listen to in the car on the way to the race. I love music - it really keeps me going.
That is my thoughts on this past race. Getting ready for VT City - so more thoughts to come!
5/8/09
Reflections: Prepping for Big Lake 1/2
The Big Lake 1/2 is tomorrow at 8 am. We are staying with Tina, Chris, Lily & Nick in their new home in Concord, NH. Pretty psyched about this race as it will give me a good indication of what level I am running in prep for the marathon - now a little over 2 weeks away.
Here is a link to my race here 2 years ago. This will be my 3rd Big Lake 1/2 - I remember the time before going up to the race alone and racing in the rain... nasty.
So in thinking about goals, I consider my PR of 1:28:48 (set on this course 2 years ago) and my last 1/2 marathon time in Hollis at the Applefest where I ran a 1:32:30. Although as I recall I was not really pushing too hard at that race.... Not quite getting the killer instinct for some reaon.
My goals:
I do the 3 goal option to be as mentally competitive as I am it really keeps me
focused and ok with my final, whatever that may be...
Big Lake 09:
"The planets are aligned and the gods are smiling" time: 1:25:00 - What the heck, give it my all, dig deep, remember all those power songs, get some sleep tonight and think about the champagne on the boat to celebrate victory! :)
"Considering all my times and averages" this is a more realistic top goal: 1:28:08 (just one up to beat that PR)
"It's just not the day to hit my PR .... I haven't been racing this year, my training is at a taper and my mind isn't in race mode - and those paved roads kill my legs: 1:30
Think of me at 8 am Monday morning - and send me ALL your strength and speed - I
will need it!
Here is a link to my race here 2 years ago. This will be my 3rd Big Lake 1/2 - I remember the time before going up to the race alone and racing in the rain... nasty.
So in thinking about goals, I consider my PR of 1:28:48 (set on this course 2 years ago) and my last 1/2 marathon time in Hollis at the Applefest where I ran a 1:32:30. Although as I recall I was not really pushing too hard at that race.... Not quite getting the killer instinct for some reaon.
My goals:
I do the 3 goal option to be as mentally competitive as I am it really keeps me
focused and ok with my final, whatever that may be...
Big Lake 09:
"The planets are aligned and the gods are smiling" time: 1:25:00 - What the heck, give it my all, dig deep, remember all those power songs, get some sleep tonight and think about the champagne on the boat to celebrate victory! :)
"Considering all my times and averages" this is a more realistic top goal: 1:28:08 (just one up to beat that PR)
"It's just not the day to hit my PR .... I haven't been racing this year, my training is at a taper and my mind isn't in race mode - and those paved roads kill my legs: 1:30
Think of me at 8 am Monday morning - and send me ALL your strength and speed - I
will need it!
4/30/09
My Charity Runner Story in Honor of Mary Beth Reddell
"I share my story, because I can... In the circle of life, we All touch eachother"
Mary Beth Reddell, American Airlines, National volunteer leader, Relay For Life
I want to share my story - my story of will, of dedication, committment, training, years of racing, competing and the hours of time that I have put in preparation for the upcoming race day - another day at the start line of a race, this time a marathon - the Vermont City marathon.
It doesn't always come easy, getting out of bed each morning, being motivated by my loving husband, Steve (who yells at me to get my _____ going and catch those ponytails!) and my rambunctious "full of energy" son to the each race, looking for that "me" time to put myself to work - to increase in mileage, speed or endurance as a whole.
But when I can perform like I have proven in the recent past - with a seventh place master finish with a 3:05 at Boston and then 7th master again in San Fransisco at the Nike Woman's marathon this past fall. I qualified in 2008, at age 43 for the World Championship 1/2 ironman and the US National Championships for the Olympic distance - - on my own raw talent, because anyone that really knows me, knows I am of the "less is more theory". I am self coached with my Ipod nano, my training buddy Oakley (the yellow lab) and the support of my family. I research training plans online, communicate online with other runners and just get up and put my feet on the pavement each and every morning.
This story of will and results is something to share, but now as I dedicate this run to the American Cancer Society through Charity Runner - recently renamed DeterminNation - to make a difference in the lives of others.... through donor dollars generously given in my quest to run this marathon. I think about the word determination. The determination of athletes in endurance events, making a difference through the work of the American Cancer Society in the nationwide fight against cancer, all cancers, improving the quality of life of cancer survivors, supporting caregivers and community members working to find a cure for this disease.
This is a cause that truly motivates me - - and I realize is about the journey of those cancer survivors that I want to honor and dedicate my race.
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” - Gail Devers
So now as I tell my story - I want to share the story of a national volunteer leader that I have had the pleasure and the honor to get to know and care about deeply. Through her story of survival - - of cancer - - her DetermiNation - - to fight - - gives me the power to fight harder, to raise more money. In my 15 years with the Society, it is survivors like her that drive this home for me, for all - - to truly fight, make a difference and hope to some day rid this world of cancer. I have decided to dedicate my marathon - my DetermiNation as a Charity Runner for ACS in her honor.
This is the American Way Magazine article from a couple of years ago... has some examples of how she uses humor "chemo carwash" above that shows the humor and strength of this amazing woman - she is a "Hero of Hope" in Texas, the High Plains Division - - and is a true fighter - - determined to the core - - a true role model and someone I truly respect and admire.
A couple of weeks ago (just fresh out of another round of chemotherapy) was the annual "Executive Idol" where she and two of her friends including one of the VPs dressed up like ABBA and sang super-trouper during the Executive Idol contest at AA the day of the Relay they all participate in! She raises thousands of dollars through her own Relay team and multiplies that by making one on one visits to hubs to get others in American Airlines rallied around the cause. Truly amazing.
I don't even know how many times she's lost her hair, her fingers have a constant tingling sensation (or did anyway) her hair fell out but at one point her eyelashes grew so much she kept having to cut them, her taste buds are constantly messed up, but she is alway fiesty and always positive so even her articles don't share negativety or sadness, they are always upbeat! This picture of Mary Beth was when we recognized American Airlines for their accomplishments as a part of the National Team Program. Her comment to me was that she "loves the photo because she chemo and her lashes were long due to the side effects...it was freaky!"
From Hero's of Hope program in High Plains - MB shares her story:
This is from MB's care page:
My story is very simple. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 41. I didn't have the trendy cancer - I had an old people disease! IT was in my colon, abdomen, and liver - they said there was no cure and gave me a "pat" on the head dismissing me - as if they assumed I was going to die. That made me very angry - as I thought God was the only one who knew when the time would come for me to go. That was almost 4-1/2 years ago. I've had six major surgeries. Countless chemos and radiation. I've fought it off 4 times and its back again for another round. This time its in my lung and back in the liver. I'm giving it all I have and with the love of my friends and family - I will win the fight. This fight also gave me the chance to connect with the American Cancer Society and I am a Hero of Hope, a spokesperson for ACS and the Relay for Life. Having cancer changed my life, and through my struggles I have been blessed with all of you.
I share my story because I can, and through the circle of life, we all touch each other.
More to come on my dear friend, stellar ACS volunteer and cancer survivor - Mary Beth. Stay tuned.....
4/7/09
Race Resume - April 2009
2008 Race Result Highlights
Boston Marathon - 3:18:35 - 3972 overall - 64 in division - 381 female
Nike Woman's Marathon - 3:22:24 - 23rd female, 33 overall
Mountain Goat Series Female Overall Winner - 6 race series
Top honors winning the series with 461.17 points.
Series placement: 2nd at Loon, 4th at Cranmore, 7th at both Northfield and Pack Monadnock, and 10th at Wachusett.
Applefest 1/2 marathon: 1:32:30 - 48th overall -2nd in age, 6th woman overall out of908 finishers
2007 Race Result Highlights
70.3 World Championship, Clearwater, FL 33/63 in age group - 5:18 finish time (11/07)
70.3 Timberman 2nd in age group, Gifford, NH - 5:15 finish time
Chicago Marathon (3:26:13)- 896 overall - 128 female - 15th in age group (10/07)Boston Marathon 7th overall master woman. 1626 overall(4/07)
4th master ING Atlanta, Georgia 1/2 marathon (3/07)
1st overall woman - Swanzey, NH 1/2 marathon (9/07)
4th woman, 1st in age - Greenfield Triathlon USAT Club Championship (8/07)
Ranked 144 USAT for 40-44 female age group (2007)
USTS National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship (6/07) 191/475 in age)
2006 highlighted results:
Chicago Marathon: (3:14:38) – 2161/38,000 overall – Gender 263 – Division 35
Tufts 10K for women, Boston, MA: (42:23) 88/7000 overall – 14/1348 age group
FIRM MAN ½ Ironman, Narragansett Bay, RI (5:09:51) – 9th woman – 3rd in age – 118/641 finishers
Swanzey NH Covered Bridge ½ marathon – (1:31:01) – 4th woman – 1st in age – 21 / 311 finishers
CIGNA 5K, Manchester NH: (20:04) – 16th woman – 2nd in age - 4260 finishers
Sea to Summit (12 mi kayak, 90 mi bike, 9 mile run up Mt. Washington) – 10:36:24 – 2nd woman
NETS Fairlee, VT: (1:47:12) – 4th in age – 117/ 467 finishers
4 time Iron man competitor
Iron-man Triathlon –swim 2.4 mile, bike 112 miles, run -6.2 miles
PR – 11:52:01
1990 - Sunapee, NH (12:59)
1991- Sunapee, NH (12:36:41)11th female
1994 -Martha’s Vineyard (12:15:42) 9th female
1996 -Sunapee, NH – 11:51 – 2nd place female
Marathons – 26.2 miles
Competed in 19 marathons including:
Chicago - (October 2007) -3:26
Boston (April 2007) - 3:05:59
Chicago (October 2006) – 3:14:38
Montreal, Canada (3:35)
Cape Cod, MA (3:45)
Hartford, CT – (3:40)
Disney Marathon, Orlando, FL (3:53)
Portland, ME- 2004 – (3:41)
VT City Marathon – 1993 (3:33), 1994 (3:27:14), 1999 (3:35)
Marine Corps Marathon, Washington DC – (3:50)
Providence, RI (4:05)
Boston Marathon – 1990(3:51), 1993 (4:16), 2002 (4:10) 2007 (3:05)
Personal Record List
Marathon – 3:05:59 – (2007) – Boston, MA
½ Marathon – 1:28:48 (2007) – Alton, NH
Ironman distance triathlon – 11:51 (1996) – Sunapee, NH
½ ironman – 5:09 (2006)– Narragansett Bay, RI
5K – 20:04 – (2006) Cigna 5K, Manchester, NH
10K – 40:44 (1994) – Killington, VT
Other Accomplishments:
Sea to Summit 2nd place woman – 12 mi kayak, 90 mi bike, 9 mile run to Mt. Washington (2006)
USTS National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship 1990 (Top 50% in age)
3rd place – Sport Women Pedro’s New England Mountain Bike Series (1994)
Raced Category 4 Woman’s class – (1992 & 2000)
3rd place female overall – VT Triathlon Series (1994)
5 time Century ride finisher – Audrey Prouty Memorial Century for NCCC
Top 16 Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge, Killington, VT – (1997)
Woodstock, VT HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, JV Girls Lacrosse & Field Hockey (1990-93)
Qualifications
BS Physical Education, Castleton State College (1986)
Professional Ski Instructor of America certified since (2000) current Level 2 certification
Killington Ski Patrol, Killington, VT – (pro) 1987-1997
Keystone Ski Instructor, Keystone, CO (pro)– 1998-2000
Mt. Sunapee Ski Instructor, Newbury, NH (pro) – 2000-2006
American Red Cross – Director of Health & Safety Services – 1991-1994
American Red Cross, past instructor trainer certifications Water Safety, Life guarding, Emergency Response, First Aid and Professional CPR.
(Last updated: November 21, 2007)
Boston Marathon - 3:18:35 - 3972 overall - 64 in division - 381 female
Nike Woman's Marathon - 3:22:24 - 23rd female, 33 overall
Mountain Goat Series Female Overall Winner - 6 race series
Top honors winning the series with 461.17 points.
Series placement: 2nd at Loon, 4th at Cranmore, 7th at both Northfield and Pack Monadnock, and 10th at Wachusett.
Applefest 1/2 marathon: 1:32:30 - 48th overall -2nd in age, 6th woman overall out of908 finishers
2007 Race Result Highlights
70.3 World Championship, Clearwater, FL 33/63 in age group - 5:18 finish time (11/07)
70.3 Timberman 2nd in age group, Gifford, NH - 5:15 finish time
Chicago Marathon (3:26:13)- 896 overall - 128 female - 15th in age group (10/07)Boston Marathon 7th overall master woman. 1626 overall(4/07)
4th master ING Atlanta, Georgia 1/2 marathon (3/07)
1st overall woman - Swanzey, NH 1/2 marathon (9/07)
4th woman, 1st in age - Greenfield Triathlon USAT Club Championship (8/07)
Ranked 144 USAT for 40-44 female age group (2007)
USTS National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship (6/07) 191/475 in age)
2006 highlighted results:
Chicago Marathon: (3:14:38) – 2161/38,000 overall – Gender 263 – Division 35
Tufts 10K for women, Boston, MA: (42:23) 88/7000 overall – 14/1348 age group
FIRM MAN ½ Ironman, Narragansett Bay, RI (5:09:51) – 9th woman – 3rd in age – 118/641 finishers
Swanzey NH Covered Bridge ½ marathon – (1:31:01) – 4th woman – 1st in age – 21 / 311 finishers
CIGNA 5K, Manchester NH: (20:04) – 16th woman – 2nd in age - 4260 finishers
Sea to Summit (12 mi kayak, 90 mi bike, 9 mile run up Mt. Washington) – 10:36:24 – 2nd woman
NETS Fairlee, VT: (1:47:12) – 4th in age – 117/ 467 finishers
4 time Iron man competitor
Iron-man Triathlon –swim 2.4 mile, bike 112 miles, run -6.2 miles
PR – 11:52:01
1990 - Sunapee, NH (12:59)
1991- Sunapee, NH (12:36:41)11th female
1994 -Martha’s Vineyard (12:15:42) 9th female
1996 -Sunapee, NH – 11:51 – 2nd place female
Marathons – 26.2 miles
Competed in 19 marathons including:
Chicago - (October 2007) -3:26
Boston (April 2007) - 3:05:59
Chicago (October 2006) – 3:14:38
Montreal, Canada (3:35)
Cape Cod, MA (3:45)
Hartford, CT – (3:40)
Disney Marathon, Orlando, FL (3:53)
Portland, ME- 2004 – (3:41)
VT City Marathon – 1993 (3:33), 1994 (3:27:14), 1999 (3:35)
Marine Corps Marathon, Washington DC – (3:50)
Providence, RI (4:05)
Boston Marathon – 1990(3:51), 1993 (4:16), 2002 (4:10) 2007 (3:05)
Personal Record List
Marathon – 3:05:59 – (2007) – Boston, MA
½ Marathon – 1:28:48 (2007) – Alton, NH
Ironman distance triathlon – 11:51 (1996) – Sunapee, NH
½ ironman – 5:09 (2006)– Narragansett Bay, RI
5K – 20:04 – (2006) Cigna 5K, Manchester, NH
10K – 40:44 (1994) – Killington, VT
Other Accomplishments:
Sea to Summit 2nd place woman – 12 mi kayak, 90 mi bike, 9 mile run to Mt. Washington (2006)
USTS National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship 1990 (Top 50% in age)
3rd place – Sport Women Pedro’s New England Mountain Bike Series (1994)
Raced Category 4 Woman’s class – (1992 & 2000)
3rd place female overall – VT Triathlon Series (1994)
5 time Century ride finisher – Audrey Prouty Memorial Century for NCCC
Top 16 Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge, Killington, VT – (1997)
Woodstock, VT HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, JV Girls Lacrosse & Field Hockey (1990-93)
Qualifications
BS Physical Education, Castleton State College (1986)
Professional Ski Instructor of America certified since (2000) current Level 2 certification
Killington Ski Patrol, Killington, VT – (pro) 1987-1997
Keystone Ski Instructor, Keystone, CO (pro)– 1998-2000
Mt. Sunapee Ski Instructor, Newbury, NH (pro) – 2000-2006
American Red Cross – Director of Health & Safety Services – 1991-1994
American Red Cross, past instructor trainer certifications Water Safety, Life guarding, Emergency Response, First Aid and Professional CPR.
(Last updated: November 21, 2007)
4/3/09
Conference Call Tips - Keep them engaged!
I have been on some great and not so great calls in my worklife and have really tried to figure out the best way to facilitate a good conference call with all the budget restrictions for face to face and time restrictions due to the busy schedules of everyone. A friend recently asked me for some tips as she has really enjoyed being on my calls and I thought I would share them with you in case there is a chance to share this more broadly.as!
Let me know your thoughts or any other ide
Nancy's Tips for a Successful Conference Call
1. Prep is important - contact people ahead of time to ask them to say a few words on something that has happened in their area. division or company
Any updates or action items can be listed on the prep email that you can go over on the call to emphasize in the beginning
2. Use Webex if possible - keeps those multi tasker type people involved and using 2 senses helps keep them focused on you as much as possible. Webex allows you to get everyone on the "same page" as you - whether it is your content in a powerpoint or showing useful websites or walkthrough to navigate them to sites they need to know about.
3. Welcome everyone by name with a personal touch
Write those names down for reference during the call
After every agenda item be sure to call on one of those names
referencing a conversation you have had with them
ask them a question how it relates to their area
4. Always "mix" up the voices
Ask for others to speak on their expertise (great recognition)
Ask someone else to facilitate and introduce you as the expert (if appropriate)
5. Save sharing for last - don't take too may interuptions or questions and ask that they save it to the end and you get the pertinent info covered. And they all like that part of the call to "brag" so save the best for last and they attend to the end!
6. Always say thank you for attendance (in the beginning and the end) - with the mention of how valuable everyone's time is (staff and volunteer) - it will make a difference!
7. Get the notes out as soon as possible - highlight the action and key takeaways
8. Save the Date! - for the next call and or series of calls with a call for agenda items if necessary
Additions from my friend Lissa -
1. Build an agenda, share it 24 hours in advanc, & stick to it.
2. Introduce the salient points of the call, go through the "presentation" of each topic, then solicit opinions, feedback, discussion, or questions as relevant *specifically about that topic* before moving to the next one. Do not allow your call to be hijacked by a question irrelevant to the topic at hand; my stock response is, "that's a great point but let's hold it until the end of the call; I'll stay on a few minutes late to address it with you."
3. Tag team: have one person as the presenter and one person as the note-taker. Ensure that the note-taker provides the recap of each topic and closes the call; allows for a reiteration of the main points and immediate clarification as necessary. (Especially helpful, as hearing two views on a topic boosts memory.)
4. DO NOT waste people's time; start and end on time.
3/24/09
Why did the chicken cross the road?
2008 version
Why did that chicken cross the road?
BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road
because it was time for a change! The chicken wanted change!
JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed
the road because he recognized the need to engage in
cooperation and
dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.
HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I
personally helped that little chicken to cross the road.
This experience makes me uniquely qualified to ensure - right from Day One!
- that everychicken in this country gets the chance it deserves to cross the road.
But then, this really isn't about me.
GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the
chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the
chicken is on our side of the road, or not.
The chicken is either against us, or for us.
There is no middle ground here.
DICK CHENEY: Where's my gun?
COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you
can clearly see the satellite image of the chicken crossing the road.
BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that
chicken. What is your definition of chicken?
JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken
cross the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road
to cross, and
I was misled about the chicken's intentions. I am not
for it now, and will remain against it.
AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white?
We need some black chickens.
DR. PHIL: The problem we have here is that this
chicken won't realize that he must first deal with the
problem on this side of the road before it goes after
the problem on the other side of the road.
What we need to do is help him realize how stupid he's acting
by not taking on his current problems before adding new problems.
OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is
having problems, which is why he wants to cross this road so bad.
So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes and take falls,
which is a part of life, I'm going to give this chicken a car so that he
can just drive across the road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens.
NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road
because he's guilty! You can see it in his eyes and the way he walks.
PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent, hardworking American.
DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he
cross it with a toad? Yes, the chicken crossed the road,
but why it crossed I've not been told.
ERNEST HEMINGWAY: To die in the rain, alone.
GRANDPA: In my day we didn't ask why the chicken
crossed the road. Somebody told us the chicken crossed the
road, and that was good enough
.
BARBARA WALTERS: Isn't that interesting? In a
few moments, we will be listening to the chicken tell, for
the first time, the heart warming story of how it experienced a
serious case of molting, and went on to accomplish its lifelong dream of
crossing the road.
ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.
JOHN LENNON: Imagine all the chickens in the
world crossing roads together, in peace.
ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross
the road, or did the road move beneath the chicken?
COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one?
Why did that chicken cross the road?
BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road
because it was time for a change! The chicken wanted change!
JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed
the road because he recognized the need to engage in
cooperation and
dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.
HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I
personally helped that little chicken to cross the road.
This experience makes me uniquely qualified to ensure - right from Day One!
- that everychicken in this country gets the chance it deserves to cross the road.
But then, this really isn't about me.
GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the
chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the
chicken is on our side of the road, or not.
The chicken is either against us, or for us.
There is no middle ground here.
DICK CHENEY: Where's my gun?
COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you
can clearly see the satellite image of the chicken crossing the road.
BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that
chicken. What is your definition of chicken?
JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken
cross the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road
to cross, and
I was misled about the chicken's intentions. I am not
for it now, and will remain against it.
AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white?
We need some black chickens.
DR. PHIL: The problem we have here is that this
chicken won't realize that he must first deal with the
problem on this side of the road before it goes after
the problem on the other side of the road.
What we need to do is help him realize how stupid he's acting
by not taking on his current problems before adding new problems.
OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is
having problems, which is why he wants to cross this road so bad.
So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes and take falls,
which is a part of life, I'm going to give this chicken a car so that he
can just drive across the road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens.
NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road
because he's guilty! You can see it in his eyes and the way he walks.
PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent, hardworking American.
DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he
cross it with a toad? Yes, the chicken crossed the road,
but why it crossed I've not been told.
ERNEST HEMINGWAY: To die in the rain, alone.
GRANDPA: In my day we didn't ask why the chicken
crossed the road. Somebody told us the chicken crossed the
road, and that was good enough
.
BARBARA WALTERS: Isn't that interesting? In a
few moments, we will be listening to the chicken tell, for
the first time, the heart warming story of how it experienced a
serious case of molting, and went on to accomplish its lifelong dream of
crossing the road.
ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.
JOHN LENNON: Imagine all the chickens in the
world crossing roads together, in peace.
ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross
the road, or did the road move beneath the chicken?
COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one?
Mountain Running Summer - again?
As I start to increase my training now that spring is here I think about the races, the goals and the training needed to get prepped for the spring and summer season. I missed the deadline for Mt Washington and although have some other options, I need to think about realistically what is next for me? I love the training in the trails, on the dirt and up the mountains is just such a challenge and thrill to reach the top of every run, I am ready again to get going!
So.... 2 options...
The La Sportiva Mountain Running Series in NE is now the INOV8 Mountain Running Series and the same races are planned. The waive to get into 2010 Mt Washington is a great carrot and I won't let that happen to me again.... :(
But because I am a bit further south there is another trail series and a qualification for the Nipmuck Trail Marthon with 6 finishes of the "Grand Tree Trail Races" in CT and MA. These are put together by the Western MA Athletic Club.
Or a combination of both?
So.... 2 options...
The La Sportiva Mountain Running Series in NE is now the INOV8 Mountain Running Series and the same races are planned. The waive to get into 2010 Mt Washington is a great carrot and I won't let that happen to me again.... :(
But because I am a bit further south there is another trail series and a qualification for the Nipmuck Trail Marthon with 6 finishes of the "Grand Tree Trail Races" in CT and MA. These are put together by the Western MA Athletic Club.
Or a combination of both?
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