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November 200 mi Running Challenge
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November has 4 weeks, so that's ~50 mi/week. Here are the rules:

1) Anybody who goes over 200 mi from Nov 1 to Nov 30 gets a postcard from me. Woohoo, I know, but it's better than a sharp stick in the eye.

2) The mileage winner gets a slightly used BottomFeeder speedo and Feynman's book "Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman". This is one of my all-time favorite books because it is both funny and serious, and Feynman was an all-around good guy. You will get my 1986 copy that I have read year after year for at least ten years.

3) To encourage female participation, the woman mileage winner (doesn't have to go over 200 mi, just the woman who ran the most) gets a new Splish swimsuit of her choice from me. She also gets the book. Have at it, the womens!

4) Mileage runner-up gets a prize: Michael Pollan's book "The Omnivore's Dilemma". Definitely one of the best books I've read this year - highly recommended for anyone wanting to know more about where our food comes from.

5) Please report your weekly mileage from Wed to Tues, for example Wed Nov 1 to Tues Nov 7 would be the first week.

Anybody up for this challenge?


Edit: I originally thought November has 5 weeks, which would put the weekly mileage at 40 mi/week (something that I thought I could do). MJuric called me on my math, and I am sorry if I mislead those of you who thought they went for the "40 mi/week challenge". My bad.







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Last edited by: BottomFeeder: Dec 4, 06 7:11
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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I certainly will not be anywhere close... but I would like to know more about these slightly used speedos? What were they used for? Are they available for purchase?


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Now that I know some of you guys look through the special needs bags for kicks, I'm gonna put some really weird stuff in mine. I can see it now. "What the heck was he going to do with a family pack of KFC chicken, a football helmet full of peanut butter, a 12 inch rubber dildo, and naked pictures of Bea Arthur?"
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [stallion1031] [ In reply to ]
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Judging by your screen name, I don't think they're for you. They have no room in front. You can't even stuff a sock in there.


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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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I'm in...let's update this thread at the end of each week.
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [FM.2.0] [ In reply to ]
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Sweet. No injury now, you hear?


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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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I'm aiming for at least this much running in november but I am not so sure about the "prizes"...

Can I claim to be a woman to win a xmas present for the little lady? :)

Forget speedwork. Speedwork is the icing on the cake and you don't have a cake yet. - MattinSF

Basically they have 9 tenants, live life to the fullest, do not turn the cheak, and embrace the 7 deadly since. - TheForge (on satanists)
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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I'm aiming at 80-100-120-80 for November with lots of double runs....that should keep me safe...it did in 06.
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [FM.2.0] [ In reply to ]
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FM.2.0 will probaby run 200m per WEEK during that time.

I think anybody else not named Dean K will hafta forfeit that lovely prize package to Captain Shorttwitch now, and avoid the Black Friday rush ;-)


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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [Lazy Ben] [ In reply to ]
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Sure. Let's see a pic of said lady first. We don't want to call you a liar.


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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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my legs hurt just thinking about this.

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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [Murphy'sLaw] [ In reply to ]
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yes...200 meters
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [Murphy'sLaw] [ In reply to ]
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seriously...400mi for the month would be great
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [FM.2.0] [ In reply to ]
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I'd like to see you pull that off. That's a lot of running, especially from the perspective of a 25-35 mi/week guy like me.


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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [jpflores] [ In reply to ]
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Com'on, you know you want the speedo.

Plus you can't let Francois get away with his bluff.




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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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If I win i'll post a pic to prove she exists. She gets through hundreds of swimsuits a year (or so it seems).

Doubt I'll win anyway as I can't be the only person marathon training right now.

Forget speedwork. Speedwork is the icing on the cake and you don't have a cake yet. - MattinSF

Basically they have 9 tenants, live life to the fullest, do not turn the cheak, and embrace the 7 deadly since. - TheForge (on satanists)
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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being as I am staying off the bike for Nov. and Dec. just to focus on the run, I am in. My plans are to start slow tho. so I will have to run a bit more than I thought...count me in. IN I say.



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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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" November has 5 weeks, so that's 40 mi/week. Here are the rules:"

What calendar are you looking at? Nov has 30 days....always has...well in recent history. You know "30 days has November...."

So thats 4 weeks and 2 days. Where did you get the extra 5 days? In order for me to hit 200 miles I'd have to average 6.6666 miles a day, I don't think that's gonna happen.

~Matt
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [MJuric] [ In reply to ]
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The "M" in "Matt" must stand for "M-e-o-w".

I don't know what my point was, I think I just wanted to taunt someone with the old "m-e-o-w" call.

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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [MJuric] [ In reply to ]
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double runs
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [TripleThreat] [ In reply to ]
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Are you calling me a pussy?

Fine!

But at least I know that November only has 4 weeks.

On the brightside all I'd have to do is run a marathon twice a week for the next four weeks and I'd be in....

~Matt
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [MJuric] [ In reply to ]
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Ok I'll play, I'm already behind didn't run today.


Jim

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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [MJuric] [ In reply to ]
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Are you calling me a pussy?

Maybe?

Really, I just like making the *meow* sound to people.

I'm not down for a 250-mil run month either.

Join the 1K mile November Bike Month club. Taint nuthin' to it, but ta do it.

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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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FYI: 200 miles for a Feynman book is a steal...I'm in.

"Fortitudine vincimus"
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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Shouldn't a challenge be challenging? ;-)

3 miles today...uh oh, behind already.
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Re: November 200 mi Running Challenge [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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I'm in, not sure it is a good idea 2 weeks post marathon though.



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