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   marathonqueen

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   07/29/09

   Happy retirement, I have been retired a couple of years now and just love it. I don't know how I got on with working all my life. Cherille

   07/30/09

   Reply from pcvanor:

   Thanks a bunch!
   Tomorrow is the BIG day. At work, they have been trying to get all they can out of me for the past 4 1/2 months. My time will be my own very soon, and I'm ready. I miss my walking, and just haven't had time for it. I expect to work my way back up to 8 miles every other day.
   Thanks again for the well wishes.
   See ya,
   Bob
   

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   booklady93

   101 Kudos

   02/04/09

   Have not seen them yet. I'm on my break at work now but I am going to have to check these photos out.
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   booklady93

   101 Kudos

   02/04/09

   Hi Bob, I really enjoy walking, especially longer races. Although I don't think I am at all competitive, it turns out that in our age group and older, we sometimes actually do quite well. After all, who cares if there may be only 2 or 3 entrees in our category. That sure does make me proud and I gather all the medals, certificates, and awards and show them off. I never thought I would ever consider myself an "athlete" !!!
   
   I am married with 2 grown sons - the oldest you saw with me in Tall. He is not a serious runner or walker so he does the race really just to humor me - and I do it for some bonding time with him. My husband doesn't run or walk at all, although I try very hard to get him to do so. But he often comes with me to races, especially if they are at a destination he wants to visit, and he meets me at the finish line and cheers me on. So I am happy about that.
   
   

   
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   kimvs

   107 Kudos

   12/01/08

   Didn't know if you were ready and look what you did!!!
   

   12/02/08

   Reply from pcvanor:

   Thanks a bunch Kim. I really do have to give the young lady I walked with after the turn around the credit, otherwise I could easily have added 3-5 minutes to my time.
   

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   2bzebarb

   106 Kudos

   09/28/08

   Hi Bob,
   Just catching up on my e-mails! On rare occasions I walk before work but usually after dinner. I am lucky that I am a full time employee but have a 4 day work week Fridays I can walk in the morning. My long walks are on Sunday mornings. The heat is an issue with me so I seldom walk any long distance during the summer unless it is very early in the day.
   
   You should check out the Space Coast Marathon in November. Mellody, Jean-Maria, Karen, Ginger and I are racing. Mellody is doing the full marathon, the rest of us the half. It will be my first half marathon! Sounds like a fun event with lots of support.
   
   Barb
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   09/29/08

   Reply from pcvanor:

   Hi Barb,
   I don't think I'm ready for a half marathon yet. I may be able to do it, but I have a habit of pushing myself beyond the flat worn out point. I walked in a Lakeland runners club 5k up and down some serious hills. I pushed myself to the point it took me an hour to get myself back to normal. I have resigned myself to fitness walking and if I find an event that works for me I may give it a try.
   I kind'a like walking in the heat. I set my pace and adjust it to how I feel.
   Great hearing from you. Keep me posted on walking events you participate in.
   See ya,
   Bob
   PS. My wife and I are spending Thurs-Sun on the beach in New Smyrna Beach. Hoping for some nice weather.
   

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