Amanda & I were in Fargo for appointments yesterday afternoon, so we decided to go over to Scheels and help with the commercial and run with the Scheels group. There were 10 runners on hand too shoot the commercial. I thought we would just be running and they would come along and tape us. However, they had us do specific things and even had 1 part where we spoke in unison. It took about 7 tries to get it right. It did not feel natural, so it should be interesting too see how it turns out.
Scheels was supposed to have runners for the commercial, however they did not feel it would be politically correct to take a stand on the "NO" smoking issue.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Lake run????
I thought it might be time to schedule a run around DL. Anyone else interested? What Saturday works?
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Chicago bound - Monday long run
Kim and I are planning to do our long runs on Mondays as we enter our 4th week of training for Chicago. Our theory behind this is we should be able to be well rested after the weekend! (What is my street name again?) Anyhow....we are meeting Kim Christianson (also Chicago bound) and Brenda Kerbaugh (hasn't decided on her fall marathon yet) on Monday at 5:30 at Courts. Yes ...that is early for us gerris so don't expect bushy tails or bright eyes! We will follow the course on the usatf site for 9 miles from Courts. Everyone is welcome! Kim and I are also planning on joining RRR Wed morning at Y West.......again....no bushy tails or bright eyes guaranteed. Have a good weekend everyone.....Good Luck on all the races, activities, etc!
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WHORs and Dean Karnazes
Morning Ladies,
I wanted to let you know that I was contacted last night by a guy named Matt Fitzgerald. He is a runner and is helping Dean Karnazes write a book about his Endurance 50 that he did this fall. If you remember, Dean ran the Fargo Marathon route as part of his journey....Kim and Ann ran with him for much of the way. Matt found my email address through our blog....he's read every line....every thought....every joke.
At any rate, he wanted to know some details about our group to include in the book since Dean remembers running with Kim and Ann....and meeting a few of us at the finish line. Below is what I wrote. I hope you are all cool with it.
First, Kim....start at the bottom and read up.
>Second...Kim...did Ann run with you and Dean as well?
>
>Matt, Yes, you can call us "Whor" when referencing us individually.
>Use it as much as you can because this may be the one time that women
>allow you to call them that ;) It's all in fun.
>
>The WHORs were born a long time before the name ever came along. Our
>running group formed shortly after the 2005 Fargo Marathon as a way to stay
>connected and keep getting some long runs in through the summer. Prior to
>Fargo 2005 not a single one o f us had know each other. Running
>brought us together....and has kept us together. As Fargo 06
>approached, some of the experienced runners in our group took some new
>runners....or returning runners under our wings and begin establishing even greater relationships.
>Last summer, 06, we were running one Wednesday morning and wondered why
>we didn't have an official name for ourselves. We wanted something with
>meaning....but something that would also be short. Kim Skarphol laughed
>out loud and said "Ha! Women High on Runner Every Saturday!" The
>jokes started immediately. Kim being the oldest in the group was
>dubbed Lady Marmalade in charge of her brothel of women who could be
>spotted running the streets at early hours of the morning. The acronym
>for Women High on Running Every Saturday stuck for about a week until
>some of us started experiencing problems with our email, getting
>administrative warnings for explicit content. The jokes had gotten too
>deep to change the name, so it was instantly shortened to Women High on
>Running (WHORs.) Since then, we've had no email problems!!!
>
>Our group consists of about 18-20 women, all who met through running. I
>don't believe a single one of us knew each other prior to our running
>experiences. Well, that's not true. 95% of us did not know each other
>prior to running. We met through running, bonded through running, and
>are now an important piece of each other's lives. What's cool about
>our group is that there's such a range in ages, paces and experiences.
>We range from ages 24-55 and have paces from 11:00 miles to 7:00. Some
>women in our group just ran their first race this year....other's are
>working on multiple races at one time!
>
>We typically meet once a week (generally Saturdays)...sometimes twice a
>week to run a longer, early morning run. Sometimes we road trip 45
>miles away to run a 10 mile loop around a lake with hilly terrain. We
>get together at Christmas time and have a WHORnament Exchange. In late
>January, we traveled together to a cabin for a retreat weekend and run
>in the snowy, rolling hills of lakes country, MN. Following the 2007
>Marathon, we had a Post Marathon Party to celebrate our accomplishments
>at the local Country Club.
>Like most running groups you'll talk to....we are there for each other
>for more than just running. Some of us have gone through cancer scares
>and brain aneurism recovery...other's have had loved one ship off to Iraq.
>While some are having babies, other's are finding themselves separated
>in a new marriage. We share more than running together.....we support
>each other and share our lives.
>
>I think I could speak for the group to say that we are truly blessed to
>have one another. We are a strong willed group of women. We are
>family and we learn from each other. We are not an exclusive bunch, we
>look for other runners; men and women to connect with, mentor or learn
>from.
>
>Kim, you'll have to correct me if I am wrong on any of this
>information......or fill in some blanks if I missed some things. There's
>so much to be said about our group. Matt, you've read our blog....I am
>sure that you have read some real heartfelt sentiments from others...on
>what this group means to them. It's universal. Words simply cannot
>capture what we have together.
>
>Any questions Matt?
He then reponded.....
Leah,
Wow. You just made my job a heck of a lot easier. I do have one question:
What is the importance of your group's being all women? In what ways do you feel it nourishes you that a coed group? might not?
Kim,
As mentioned below, I'd love to hear about your run with Dean. If you're not quite the email powerhouse that Leah is, I'll be happy to call you!
To which I replied....
>Good question Matt. Kim, you'll have to help me with this one too.
>I suppose we are an exclusive group since we named ourselves "women"
>high on running. But we do run with men, especially during marathon
>training season. they just have to be willing to take on the role of
>one of our PIMPS ;) it's not an acronym for anything....just something
>fun incorporate into our lingo ;)
>
> However, men are not obviously not a staple of our group. I'm
>willing to say that over 1/2 of us were never athletes prior to
>running....and most of us started running as a way to accomplish
>something for ourselves, to get out of the house, make our way through
>a life evaluation stage or get daily break away from the kids. I think
>a lot of us run for reasons that other women can relate to and because
>we are "all women" I think its less intimidating for newbies to our
>group. That, coupled with the idea that women tend to put more meaning
>behind what a group like this means, gives us a strength and a bond
>that makes our group unique. You won't catch me talking with a man I
>see once a week at a Saturday training run talking about my cramps and
>how my period will arrive the day of the race....but with women, you
>can do that. I also won't be caught talking to a man I see once a week about the latest thing my husband just did to drive me bananas.
>
>though we are primarily a womens group, we enjoy running with everyone.
>I think our husbands/boyfriends enjoy us being part of such a close
>knit group that revolves around somethign so powerful and healthy in our lives.
>sometimes, I think they might even be a little jealous. but what's
>really cool is that they are always the first one to raise thier hand
>for "waterboy" duty or be the support vehicle on our 20 mile training runs.
>
>the bottom line is that we want to maintain our friendships and bonds.
>i believe in this community we are role models for many, not just
>women. I know for certain that we have inspired other women to run, or
>run more regularily. If our group was mixed, I think we would lose
>some of that "close knit" feeling....sacrificing our success.
Just wanted you all to know what was said....hope you are all good with it. Kim can report her stories she shared ;)
I wanted to let you know that I was contacted last night by a guy named Matt Fitzgerald. He is a runner and is helping Dean Karnazes write a book about his Endurance 50 that he did this fall. If you remember, Dean ran the Fargo Marathon route as part of his journey....Kim and Ann ran with him for much of the way. Matt found my email address through our blog....he's read every line....every thought....every joke.
At any rate, he wanted to know some details about our group to include in the book since Dean remembers running with Kim and Ann....and meeting a few of us at the finish line. Below is what I wrote. I hope you are all cool with it.
First, Kim....start at the bottom and read up.
>Second...Kim...did Ann run with you and Dean as well?
>
>Matt, Yes, you can call us "Whor" when referencing us individually.
>Use it as much as you can because this may be the one time that women
>allow you to call them that ;) It's all in fun.
>
>The WHORs were born a long time before the name ever came along. Our
>running group formed shortly after the 2005 Fargo Marathon as a way to stay
>connected and keep getting some long runs in through the summer. Prior to
>Fargo 2005 not a single one o f us had know each other. Running
>brought us together....and has kept us together. As Fargo 06
>approached, some of the experienced runners in our group took some new
>runners....or returning runners under our wings and begin establishing even greater relationships.
>Last summer, 06, we were running one Wednesday morning and wondered why
>we didn't have an official name for ourselves. We wanted something with
>meaning....but something that would also be short. Kim Skarphol laughed
>out loud and said "Ha! Women High on Runner Every Saturday!" The
>jokes started immediately. Kim being the oldest in the group was
>dubbed Lady Marmalade in charge of her brothel of women who could be
>spotted running the streets at early hours of the morning. The acronym
>for Women High on Running Every Saturday stuck for about a week until
>some of us started experiencing problems with our email, getting
>administrative warnings for explicit content. The jokes had gotten too
>deep to change the name, so it was instantly shortened to Women High on
>Running (WHORs.) Since then, we've had no email problems!!!
>
>Our group consists of about 18-20 women, all who met through running. I
>don't believe a single one of us knew each other prior to our running
>experiences. Well, that's not true. 95% of us did not know each other
>prior to running. We met through running, bonded through running, and
>are now an important piece of each other's lives. What's cool about
>our group is that there's such a range in ages, paces and experiences.
>We range from ages 24-55 and have paces from 11:00 miles to 7:00. Some
>women in our group just ran their first race this year....other's are
>working on multiple races at one time!
>
>We typically meet once a week (generally Saturdays)...sometimes twice a
>week to run a longer, early morning run. Sometimes we road trip 45
>miles away to run a 10 mile loop around a lake with hilly terrain. We
>get together at Christmas time and have a WHORnament Exchange. In late
>January, we traveled together to a cabin for a retreat weekend and run
>in the snowy, rolling hills of lakes country, MN. Following the 2007
>Marathon, we had a Post Marathon Party to celebrate our accomplishments
>at the local Country Club.
>Like most running groups you'll talk to....we are there for each other
>for more than just running. Some of us have gone through cancer scares
>and brain aneurism recovery...other's have had loved one ship off to Iraq.
>While some are having babies, other's are finding themselves separated
>in a new marriage. We share more than running together.....we support
>each other and share our lives.
>
>I think I could speak for the group to say that we are truly blessed to
>have one another. We are a strong willed group of women. We are
>family and we learn from each other. We are not an exclusive bunch, we
>look for other runners; men and women to connect with, mentor or learn
>from.
>
>Kim, you'll have to correct me if I am wrong on any of this
>information......or fill in some blanks if I missed some things. There's
>so much to be said about our group. Matt, you've read our blog....I am
>sure that you have read some real heartfelt sentiments from others...on
>what this group means to them. It's universal. Words simply cannot
>capture what we have together.
>
>Any questions Matt?
He then reponded.....
Leah,
Wow. You just made my job a heck of a lot easier. I do have one question:
What is the importance of your group's being all women? In what ways do you feel it nourishes you that a coed group? might not?
Kim,
As mentioned below, I'd love to hear about your run with Dean. If you're not quite the email powerhouse that Leah is, I'll be happy to call you!
To which I replied....
>Good question Matt. Kim, you'll have to help me with this one too.
>I suppose we are an exclusive group since we named ourselves "women"
>high on running. But we do run with men, especially during marathon
>training season. they just have to be willing to take on the role of
>one of our PIMPS ;) it's not an acronym for anything....just something
>fun incorporate into our lingo ;)
>
> However, men are not obviously not a staple of our group. I'm
>willing to say that over 1/2 of us were never athletes prior to
>running....and most of us started running as a way to accomplish
>something for ourselves, to get out of the house, make our way through
>a life evaluation stage or get daily break away from the kids. I think
>a lot of us run for reasons that other women can relate to and because
>we are "all women" I think its less intimidating for newbies to our
>group. That, coupled with the idea that women tend to put more meaning
>behind what a group like this means, gives us a strength and a bond
>that makes our group unique. You won't catch me talking with a man I
>see once a week at a Saturday training run talking about my cramps and
>how my period will arrive the day of the race....but with women, you
>can do that. I also won't be caught talking to a man I see once a week about the latest thing my husband just did to drive me bananas.
>
>though we are primarily a womens group, we enjoy running with everyone.
>I think our husbands/boyfriends enjoy us being part of such a close
>knit group that revolves around somethign so powerful and healthy in our lives.
>sometimes, I think they might even be a little jealous. but what's
>really cool is that they are always the first one to raise thier hand
>for "waterboy" duty or be the support vehicle on our 20 mile training runs.
>
>the bottom line is that we want to maintain our friendships and bonds.
>i believe in this community we are role models for many, not just
>women. I know for certain that we have inspired other women to run, or
>run more regularily. If our group was mixed, I think we would lose
>some of that "close knit" feeling....sacrificing our success.
Just wanted you all to know what was said....hope you are all good with it. Kim can report her stories she shared ;)
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Galesburg 125th
Galesburg is celebrating their 125th this weekend. I am in charge of the 5K Fun Run & 3K Fun Walk. If anyone is looking for something fun to do, come join us.
Details on our webpage:
www.galesburgnd.com
I am missing all of you and hoping to make it to the run on Thursday night.
Details on our webpage:
www.galesburgnd.com
I am missing all of you and hoping to make it to the run on Thursday night.
"Stuff"
Hey Ladies,
Just wanted to ask a few questions...update on somethings and say "hi." So for starters...hi. :)
1) Just confirming Wednesday at 5:30 at Courts? I'll be there.
2) Is anyone going to do the TV Commercial at Scheels on Thursday?
3) Is anyone going to do anything in the Prairie Rose State Games in July? I hear they are having a 5k, 10k and Tri-athalon. I'd be interested in running. Just curious if anyone else is thinking about it.
4) Wanted to update you that we officially have a team of 12 for the Great River Relay!!!! We are registered as Women High On Running (W.H.O.R.s) with a team number of 99! Yay! Our teammates are myself, Heidi Bierdeman, Benita Nordenstrom, Jen Dees, Melinda Rogers, Candace Ell, Leslie Brunette, Krista Andrews, Jane Horien, Robin Quade (RRR member), Nicole Kungle (RRR member) and Jill Thompson (random girl from Fargo that was found by Robin Quade!) So, we are set to go. If you guys have any creative ideas for us....to decorate our vehicle, costumes, "survival" for the 36 hour race, fun music, etc, etc....let us know!!!! We have lots of hill training to do!
5) I won't be at the TRF this Friday or the RRR run on Saturday....my 10 year reunion. I am nervous and excited...and nervous and excited. But I am going to try place in my age group in the 5K saturday morning in Grafton....with or without a hang over!
Just wanted to ask a few questions...update on somethings and say "hi." So for starters...hi. :)
1) Just confirming Wednesday at 5:30 at Courts? I'll be there.
2) Is anyone going to do the TV Commercial at Scheels on Thursday?
3) Is anyone going to do anything in the Prairie Rose State Games in July? I hear they are having a 5k, 10k and Tri-athalon. I'd be interested in running. Just curious if anyone else is thinking about it.
4) Wanted to update you that we officially have a team of 12 for the Great River Relay!!!! We are registered as Women High On Running (W.H.O.R.s) with a team number of 99! Yay! Our teammates are myself, Heidi Bierdeman, Benita Nordenstrom, Jen Dees, Melinda Rogers, Candace Ell, Leslie Brunette, Krista Andrews, Jane Horien, Robin Quade (RRR member), Nicole Kungle (RRR member) and Jill Thompson (random girl from Fargo that was found by Robin Quade!) So, we are set to go. If you guys have any creative ideas for us....to decorate our vehicle, costumes, "survival" for the 36 hour race, fun music, etc, etc....let us know!!!! We have lots of hill training to do!
5) I won't be at the TRF this Friday or the RRR run on Saturday....my 10 year reunion. I am nervous and excited...and nervous and excited. But I am going to try place in my age group in the 5K saturday morning in Grafton....with or without a hang over!
Monday, June 18, 2007
TRF Schedule?
Has anyone been receiving the emails regarding what the plan is for the TRF each week? Just curious. Travis mentioned that I should be getting emails about that. (I haven't yet.....so if anyone has received the email could you forward it to me?)
Vegas was a BLAST! Now.... back to reality :)
Vegas was a BLAST! Now.... back to reality :)
Tracy's Bachelorette Party is Sat, June 30th
Save the date! I don't know the details yet, but location will be Downtown Fargo. Time and place TBD. Janie and Lynn will be sending out an E-vite in the next few days and/or we'll post to this blog.
Tracy/Pinky
ps. Great wedding story Melinda! You must have heard me complaining about how expensive weddings are. Crazy!
Tracy/Pinky
ps. Great wedding story Melinda! You must have heard me complaining about how expensive weddings are. Crazy!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Week of May 18th
Okay Ladies!!!
Running around West Fargo is getting a little boring for me (and I miss seeing all of you!!). Is anybody interested in some 5:30 or 5:45 am runs from Courts or the Y this week?? I am thinking anywhere between 4 and 6 miles at least a couple of times this week.
I am going to run tomorrow am (Monday) but I don't know if this is going out too late. If anyone is interested--give me a call at home. 282-9259.
Kim, Dianne and any other Turtle runners--I need some info on the race like where to register, etc. Can you fill me in???
Hope to see you all this week.
Jill--you too--with a belly band!!! :)
Running around West Fargo is getting a little boring for me (and I miss seeing all of you!!). Is anybody interested in some 5:30 or 5:45 am runs from Courts or the Y this week?? I am thinking anywhere between 4 and 6 miles at least a couple of times this week.
I am going to run tomorrow am (Monday) but I don't know if this is going out too late. If anyone is interested--give me a call at home. 282-9259.
Kim, Dianne and any other Turtle runners--I need some info on the race like where to register, etc. Can you fill me in???
Hope to see you all this week.
Jill--you too--with a belly band!!! :)
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