July Roll Call (Pat)

Living In Faith Exchange Runners (LIFER's) Chicago Marathon Team

* Shane, John, Tracy, Steve, Chad, Bill, Rich, Courtney, Angi, Pat, Scott, Ben, Doug, Kevin

* Team blog at marathon-for-life.blogspot.com.

* Team mission: God first, ProLife, encouragement, fitness!

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Hi, LIFER's Team!

Many of the C. Springs LIFER's ran the Summer Roundup 12K at Bear Creek park on 6 Jul. Picture attached: Chad, Ben, Scott, Angi, Courtney, Pat, Kerry (Doug's friend), Doug.

Training: The 18 wk marathon training schedule began 8 Jun...therefore, we are already on week 7...follow your training schedule! The C. Springs Pikes Peak runners (Scott, Doug, Courtney, Angi, Pat) have been training together in preparation for the Ascent (16 Aug) or Marathon (17 Aug). Starting 23 Aug, the Peak runners will join up with the other C. Springs LIFER's (Tracy, Chad, Ben, Bill, Kevin) for group long runs on the weekends.

Runner Updates: hope to get a more detailed Roll Call from everyone...

* John ("Duke"): Angi and I had dinner with him and his family in IL a couple weeks ago. He is working through a bulging disk in his back. How was China?

* Shane (nickname?): how goes?

* Tracy ("Cash"): She improved her "fueling" for long runs and has reaped the benefits.

* Steve ("GPS"): He is loving his new footpod. He is coming to town for the Pikes Peak Ascent in Aug...wants to experience the 16 Golden Stairs for himself! Steve is recruiting ASIMO to run the Chicago Marathon with him: http://asimo.honda.com/asimotv/default.aspx?txtCatID=0&txtCategory=New+ASIMO&txtVideo=http%3a%2f%2fvivacast.streamlogics.com%2fHonda%2fAsimo%2fNew01_MBR500K.wmv

* Chad ("Big Hopper"): Chad joined Doug and I for a speed workout last week...we worked on doing the big three checklist each mile (heal/toe roll, shake downs arms, slow down breathing). Chad is also working on converting his running "hop" into forward motion by rolling off his toe! I also challenged Chad to get a real pair of running shorts (above mid thigh)...a true sign of security :).

* Bill ("Willy"): I visited with Bill after Mass this past weekend...he is starting to find his training groove. We talked about warming up with a 2 min walk and 5 min slow jog...and doing stretching on warm muscles at the end of the run. I showed him an ITB stretch (important!).

* Rich ("Moby"): How is your cross training day going?!

* Courtney ("Fleece"): She is a great running partner for Angi. Her and Angi are doing RCIA this year! Scott and I did RCIA in 1997, and John and I did RCIA in 2004.

* Angi ("Anginator"): She is training hard to meet her near term goal...get into Wave 1 for future Pikes Peak races!

* Scott ("Skippy"): How was training in Hot-lanta?!

* Ben (nickname?): Ben had a great Summer Roundup race. He does need to get himself a real pair of running shorts.

* Kevin (nickname?): Scott assures me that you exist. Hope to meet you soon!

* Doug ("Big Brown"): Doug is one of the fastest Clydesdales I have met. He is a distance runner trapped inside a middle linebacker's body!

Running Quote: "If you ever want to see who the true runners are, take a peek outside during mother nature's next hissy fit." wearenotjoggers.com

ProLife Ministry Fundraising: Let's reach out to our friends and family to support our cause ($/mile). Angi and I are running to support the new local Pregnancy Center in Old Colorado City.

Run for ProLife,

Pat (aka M.A.)

Phil 4:13