Run For Your Life! - in Martensville

Here are the reigning champions of the race with their raving reviews of the run.

Team Chaos took gold, silver and bronze in the 28-29 age group.  Michelle fell at the feet of a good looking fireman (they were not shirtless as promised) and still finished in the medals. Lori and Anna were also on the podium. Dianne was a close fourth.  Lila finished in good form....was not last.  Barb and her tampon made it home together safely, lots of fun for all ....especially the 100 kilometre an hour head wind.

Later chicks. B

Celebration Get-Together will be this coming Saturday at 8:15 am at the fancy Broadway Roastery establishment - please bring your medals and injuries for show & tell! Please be prepared for photos, photos, photos !!

...Anna

 Thanks Barb for the play by play of the day,  I just got back for a 45 minute bike ride with my hubby.  I am off to the tub with a cool one . Have a good week see most of you Saturday for our celebration.

Dianne 

Hey 10K participants,

Are any of you sore today? or are you ready to go at it (run) again?

My hamstrings are a bit sore, that's all.

...Anna

Hey all runners and Chaos wannabe runners in the Martensville 10K,

Even I made it and I only got a wee tiny blister on the side of my foot. (Luckily I kick with my right foot.) 

Warning: Do not scroll down if you do want to see foot picture!

I let the other girls get the medals this year so they will return again. We all agreed and slowed way down, so Lori could win. I even ran a detour up and down a mountain so she could pass me.

Meanwhile my son was playing football in the homecoming game in town and got the only 2 touchdowns of the game. I missed his 80 yard run in front of the home crowd. We thought the cheering fans were cheering for the 10K runners. So I let him have all the glory and I got the blister.

...Lila
I have sympathy for anyone suffering from arthritis because my hands hurt like a #%^&$!! today.  Good thing I don't need them for running though...
...Michelle

Chaos Beats Up as Majestics Heat Up!

Actually we beat them to the ball, let them score a goal for us and then cooled off with our own fan. The 4 - 0 score indicated who was ready to play in that sauna. Colleen scored our first goal even though her cat peed all over her uniform before the game! Paula came in late enough to join us on field without having to play goal. She scored the other 2 goals although Dianne and Linda had many nice chances. Linda's ankle gave her a wobble or 2 but she wouldn't give up. We just about phoned Deb with an emergency call so she would leave the fire hall and come play with us. Luckily we had "Parktown Patty" to pick up the defensive line and Jan Smith to cover the left side of the pitch. We are wondering if either of them can dance on a table so they can join us in a tournament. Las Vegas is calling our name! Dianne's duty is to find out more info on what that town can offer us. Do we play outdoors?? Do they carry size 11 shoes on sale?? What shows are on ??? How much do pitchers and nachos cost?? Can you wear boots with a bathing suit to the pool in the hotel?? Start saving your pennies girls. Maybe we can make a calendar for our fundraiser.

Where are we going next tournament? Stay tuned!

Chaos Heats Up While Parktown Picks Up!

 

AAH!! Everything hurts!! What a game! Inside a sauna, sweating & swearing while trying to stop #14!! Yes we did lose the game but at least we scored 2 and 5 for them. The beer was extra delicious even though we had to get it ourselves! See you guys in a week, enjoy the sauna...again!

...Anna

Just Like Germany!!!

Why why why did we play like Germany last night? Was the thrill of short manicured grass and the allure of lights too much for us? Was it seeing the return of Linda, Paula, Jane B, Jane E, Sarah, and Dianne at the game that threw us off? Was it the thought of drinking on the field (which is not allowed) throwing our concentration? (Lila thinks it was her son's new girlfriend that kept her mind off the Pitch which was why she played so darn hard but to no avail.) After hearing lamentations at the bar afterwards, we decided we outplayed, outran and outlasted them but the score (0-1) did not reflect this.

Here are the team stats not including the last 2 games:

Paula Klein 5
Linda McGregor 2
Dianne Anton 2
Debbie Davies 2
Sharon Braun 2
Jane Basinski Gray 1
Lila Kallstrom 1

                                       And with the 2 games included it would look more like this:

Paula Klein 5            Linda McGregor 2            Dianne Anton 2            Deb Davies 2            Sharon Braun 2            Lila Kallstrom 2
Colleen Burant 1
Lori Hlady 1
Jane Basinski Gray 1

Lori, Lila, Colleen and 2 Lindas - What the "L"??

It was an impressive game. I told Lori to sub in for me and score. And so she did! Then I was put on forward and I slammed one in. Colleen lead another one in as Barb and I framed her for a nice 3 on 1. Linda offered to play goal so Janet could send them up to us. It was fun for all. And just like the Spanish midfield, it proved to me once again, that playing in midfield is a tough, but lets you control the game.

Majestics did get in 2 goals to our 3, but they were not impressive. They switched goalies in 2nd half but to no avail. The wonky Archibald field proved to be a one-sided game in more ways than one.
(For differing views on the game, you'll have to write your own blog!! )
That was Sunday's news. Follow the blog again for more highlights about tonight's game.

Sunday's Game - In the Heat! Parkdown 2 Chaos 0

Wow, sun, no subs, Kirsten and Sarah on the sidelines, Paula at the lake, Barb in net, Lila in net, Deb gets injured, Janet comes late, no goals, no water breaks, and no beer afterwards!  Soccer - What a great game!!

I am just proud because I kept them away, held my ground and challenged them, as a goalie. Soccer fever has hit us as world cup began on Friday. I think we all had a tiring but excellent game. Colleen, Linda, Sharon all made great attempts with feeds from Jan Smith, Jane and Lori in midfield. With Deb gone someone covered the hole. Our great defense kept them offside due to Jen, Anna and Barb's agility. It all looked good from my point of view. I came out of the net to look larger, as Wade taught me in indoor and somehow it was close enough to get to the ball before them. However, I am glad my turn in net was over.

For any other views of the game, you'll have to send in comments or email me and I'll copy it!

Are We Playing Tonight???? - Extreme Rain Pours All Day

After a frantic phone call to our manager Sarah, Lila showed up at the game, played for 2 minutes and scored!! A few great crosses to the forwards, Dianne, Colleen, Lori went unfinished. The wind kept us all moving, and kept the ball, out of bounds! Janet's foot moves were unbelievable. She should be dancing, after all, she's getting old!! (Birthday BBQ tonight!)
Here is Janet's trainer:


That's all that happened. No headers/goals by Anna this game. No arguing with the ref by Lila. No offsides by Colleen & Paula. No great saves by Linda. That was last game!

Blogging has been behind lately, or maybe there has been nothing to blog about since Lila has not scored until now. It was a beautiful chip over the goalie with a nice outside pass from Colleen. Deb did a high kick or two and as Deb later commented, "Suck it up, Buttercup"!

After the game, in a local establishment, we all decided that Paula does look her age of 51 whereas the rest of us 47 year olds are looking younger by the minute, or by the pitcher!

Here is a reenactment of Lila's goal: