The Weekly Pep Talk September 21 - 27, 2009

This week is dedicated to all the "winners" at the UNA Peace Race. Lauren, Ellen, Sonia, Christy plus Coach

Dear Ladies and Interested Readers,

Christy G pointed it out first. This was the first time that she found herself in the "Senior" Category for a race. I think it would have flattered our egos more if they had called us "Masters" since our category included all women 40 - 100 but heck! What's in a name?

The fact that we all participated in the Senior category was more shocking for some than others but, the good part is that many of us "Seniors" placed in our divisions. We're waiting for official results but I think Sonia B came in first in the 5k walking participants and Christy G came in second. Go for it ladies! Congratulations, too, to Lauren G who placed third woman in the 10K run. Smokin!

Running All Over the Place
I have lots of race things to report since both Marly N and Gini H were traveling around the country running in races. Gini's Montreal Half Marathon write-up is on the website. Please take a look and hear the details on her personal best at this event. Gini's Race Report

Marly N has a different kind of story to report but it too is worth reading. Keep up the spirit Marly. New races can definitely have a down side... Follow the link to Marly's Race

Please RSVP for the Potluck
This Friday, September 25 I am hosting a potluck at my home in SF at 6:30 PM. We have 8 women on the list and I'd like to double that. Please come on out, to eat and have a relaxed evening with your WOW friends - new and old. Details and RSVP on the site at http://meetup.com/gowowteam

CIM Lodging and Additional Expenses
Lauren G and I have each booked two rooms with 2 Queens. We can cover lodging for 8 of you ladies. Let me know your plans now so that we can add to the reservation if needed.

Here are the current women that I know will be using our rooms:
Lauren G
Stephanie A
Heidi H
Ellen G
Kerry S

We have room for 3 more ladies. Let us know your plans and give a check to Stephanie (ALTB International) for $100. This covers the bus fee, the room (including tax), the online registration fee (above the cost of registration). If we end up having more people in the room, we can refund any difference. Let me know your plans ASAP. Thank you!

Last Week's Workouts
I had a great time at all the workouts last week. Tuesday track was hard, as usual, but Yolande, Sarah, and Filomena kept me working hard.

Wednesday, we had a good turnout though we missed Konsistent Kerry (due to back to school night). Newcomer Barbara M is making amazing progress. Good job lady! Sarah is also new and is a real trooper. And Brenna, you are getting fast! I love Wednesday night track.

It's a hoot! We have all abilities from walkers to sprinters. One common theme is that these women push themselves HARD! Makes me very proud...

The Saturday run at the Presidio had our "elite runners" including Kim, Salina, Filomena, Pam, and Kerry. they are all dedicated and pretty darn fast. They all ran 12 miles!

Sunday, rumor has it that Gini H and Danielle were out there moving but I never saw them. The rest of us met at Cesar Chavez Park at 8:30 and did our various things based around the UNA Peace Race and Festival. Sonia B brought along her son. Always nice to meet family. Heidi set out on her own course and is preparing for the Big Sur Half. Who else is doing this?

One last reminder, please come to our Friday night potluck at 6:30 here in SF. I've got the sport auction ready with some great items. Bring your own items to sell at our "silent auction". WOW will take $5 and you get to keep the rest. Guests are welcome. Male or female. Details and more can be found online at http://gowowteam.com and RSVP at http://meetup.com/gowowteam

See you Friday!
Stephanie