The Ship of Fools

Thursday 2/9/2012

workrunhunt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:58 +0000

Wow, what a perfect evening for a short tempo run! Way to coach, Al!!

News – there will be a long run on Saturday departing the zero at 7:00:00 am. Off the trail this week for 10 miles or 8 miles (same map, just turn right at Cumberland and right at S 1st). Breakfast at Dario’s (1800 E 6th St) at 9:06:17 am.

More news – no, the pre-marathon party invite has not been sent…but it will be any minute!

More more news – the final details of the marathon route door hanging adventure will be sent out today!

Run every chance you get!

Tuesday 2/7/2012

workrunhunt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:05:47 +0000

The annual ship pre-marathon party is now less than two weeks away…which means the marathon is about two weeks away as well! If you are on the email list you should be receiving an invitation shortly. If you are NOT on the email list and would like an invite, please let me know (either by comment here or email). The party is Friday, February 17th from 7:00:00 pm until closing time. Attendance will be capped at 60.

The Workout – 1000 meter repeats
Fast/Marathon Group = 5
Fun/Half Marathon Group = 4
Newcomers = 3

News – there will be a hill workout on Thursday (3 mile tempo). There will be a long run on Saturday. Off the trail this week for 10 miles or 8 miles (map forthcoming). Breakfast at Dario’s (1800 E 6th St) at 9:06:17 am.

More News – after breakfast, everyone volunteering for the marathon door hanging experience will meet at RunTex Riverside to divide and conquer.

Run every chance you get!

Thursday 2/2/2012

workrunhunt — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:42:20 +0000

There seemed to be a disproportionate amount of 5 mile tempo runs in this year’s build up to the Austin Marathon. The 15 or so that showed up for tonight’s got to enjoy some warm, humid weather and lots of traffic. Way to coach, Al!

The Workout – the aforementioned 5 mile tempo

News – there will be a long run on Saturday. On the trail this week for 12 or 13 miles. There are a variety of ways to accomplish runs of either distance. Breakfast at Casa Garcia (1000 S Lamar) at 9:03:12 am.

More News – SAVE THE DATE! The annual ship pre-marathon party is less than three weeks away. Friday, February 17th, from 7:00:00 pm to whenever you leave. There will be an invitation sent out shortly with details. As in past years, attendance will be capped at 60.

Run every chance you get!

Tuesday 1/31/2012

workrunhunt — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:36:48 +0000

An enormous group showed up to bid adieu to January. Seven newcomers, lots of PRs announced, unseasonably warm weather…way to coach, Al!

The Workout – 800 meter repeats
Fast/Marathon Group = 8
Fun/Half Marathon Group = 6
Newcomers = 4

News – there will be a hill workout on Thursday (5 mile tempo). There will be a long run on Saturday. On the trail this week for 12 or 13 miles. There are a variety of ways to accomplish runs of either distance. Breakfast at Casa Garcia at 9:03:12 am.

Run every chance you get!

Thursday 1/26/2012

workrunhunt — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:27:40 +0000

Happy birthday, Russell! Thank you for the cookies! Way to coach, Al!

The Workout – 7 mile tempo

News – there will be a long run on Saturday departing the zero at 7:00:00 am. Full marathoners are scheduled for 20, half marathoners are scheduled for 10. There will be Gatorade out there every few miles on both courses. Breakfast at Dario’s (1800 E 6th St) at 9:01:01 am (first shift) and 10:30:01 am (second shift).

More News – don’t forget to RSVP for Malka’s pre-3M pizza fest. It is this Saturday night!! You should have RSVP’s already but, if you haven’t, be sure you do it NOW! malka@stitchindye.com.

Run every chance you get!

Tuesday 1/24/2012

workrunhunt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:09:44 +0000

If you’re not running 3M on Sunday, come cheer on the ship at the corner of Steck/Shoal Creek. Park in either Lowe’s or Luby’s parking lot. All you can eat breakfast at Luby’s at approximately 8:59:59 am after the last fool passes. Way to coach, Al!

The Workout – 400 meter repeats
Fun/Half Marathon Group = 6
Fast/Full Marathon Group = 10

News – there will be a hill workout on Thursday (7 mile tempo). There will be a long run on Saturday departing the zero at 7:00:00 am. Full marathoners are scheduled for 20, half marathoners are scheduled for 10. There will be Gatorade out there every few miles on both courses. Breakfast at Dario’s (1800 E 6th St) at 9:01:01 am (first shift) and 10:30:01 am (second shift).

More News – don’t forget to RSVP for Malka’s pre-3M pizza fest. It is Saturday night!! malka@stitchindye.com.

Run every chance you get!

Thursday 1/19/2012

workrunhunt — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:13:32 +0000

The Workout – 10 mile tempo (running this 5 miler twice)

News – there will be a long run on Saturday departing the zero at 7:00:00 am. Both the full and half marathoners are scheduled for a 15 miler. We’ll be combining this 10 miler and this 5 miler. There will be gatorade out there every few miles. There will be a group departing at 6:00:00 am to do the 5 miler first. Breakfast at Hoover’s (2002 Manor Road) at 9:00:01 am and 10:00:01 am.

More News – Mark your calendar! Saturday, January 28, 2012, Malka is hosting a pre-3M pizza fest at her home (5305 Woodview Ave.) from 6 pm to 9 pm. She’ll be making the pizza (vegetarian), you can bring sides/drinks. Please RSVP to malka@stitchindye.com.

Run every chance you get!

Tuesday 1/17/2012

workrunhunt — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:36:25 +0000

The Workout – 3 x 1 mile

News – there will be a hill workout on Thursday (10 mile tempo…by running this 5 miler twice). There will be a long run on Saturday departing the zero at 7:00:00 am. Both the full and half marathoners are scheduled for a 15 miles. We’ll be combining this 10 miler and this 5 miler. There will be gatorade out there every few miles. There will be a group departing at 6:00:00 am to do the 5 miler first. Breakfast at Hoover’s at 9:00:01 am and 10:00:01 am.

Run every chance you get!

Thursday 1/12/2012

workrunhunt — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:01:17 +0000

The inaugural 2012 version of “where are they now” features Carolyn Heath. Where are you Carolyn? Somewhere there is a room warmed up to a tolerable 108 degrees with people contorting themselves this way and that…and I’m sure you’re in it!

The Workout – 5 mile tempo

News – there will be a long run Saturday departing the zero at 7:00:00 am. Marathoners are scheduled for 20 miles, half marathoners are scheduled for 10. There will be Gatorade out every 3.5 miles or so on both routes. There will be additional coolers with water that say “26.2″ that you are welcome to use as well. There will be a group getting a slightly early start at 6:00:00 am. Breakfast at Little Mexico (2304 S 1st) whenever you get there!

Run every chance you get!

Tuesday 1/10/2012

workrunhunt — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:52:57 +0000

If the size of tonight’s group is any indication…the holidays are over! It seemed like everyone (well, almost everyone) was back and ready to get 2012 started right. We had several newcomers and one very special returnee from 14 months in Afghanistan. Welcome back, Anthony!

The Workout – 1000, 2000, 1000, 1000

News – there will be a hill workout on Thursday (5 mile tempo). There will be a long run Saturday departing the zero at 7:00:00 am. Marathoners are scheduled for 20 miles, half marathoners are scheduled for 10. Breakfast at Little Mexico (2304 S 1st) whenever you get there!

Run every chance you get!