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    <title>Erica Reid</title>
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    <title>Brick Day 5.16.12</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7782</id>

    <published>2012-05-16T18:00:05Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-17T14:39:35Z</updated>

    <summary>I know I am waaaaay behind on posting about things, but I wanted to get this quick update in: Run today--2.95 miles in about 33 minutes. I had to do a little walking in there, since it was my first...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I know I am waaaaay behind on posting about things, but I wanted to get this quick update in:</p>
<p>Run today--2.95 miles in about 33 minutes. I had to do a little walking in there, since it was my first run back in a week. Gotta stick with it. Still, it's not that shabby--11 minute miles with the walking.&nbsp;This is just shy of half the triathlon distance, at 6.2 miles.</p>
<p>Swim today--25 laps in a little less than a half hour. This is 1143 meters; the triathlon distance is 1500 meters. Not too bad! I was mainly focusing on swimming straight and not using my legs too much. I tried to breathe on my left side, too, but that wasn't too successful. I used to be a lot better at it. Oh well, I'll keep trying. I'm proud of that swim, since I haven't been swimming since January or February.</p>
<p>Now maybe I should try to get a bike ride in there tonight, too....</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Where&apos;s Parker?</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7779</id>

    <published>2012-05-11T15:54:20Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-14T16:37:30Z</updated>

    <summary>This is an email that I got from Fuzzy yesterday: I thought maybe Parker had snuck outside, because I couldn&apos;t find her in any of her usual spots in the house. Until I looked real close....</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[This is an email that I got from Fuzzy yesterday: <br /><font style="font-size: 1em;"><i><br /></i></font><h1 class="ha"><font style="font-size: 1.25em;"><i><span id=":17g" class="hP">I thought maybe Parker had snuck outsid<font style="font-size: 1em;">e</font>,</span><font style="font-size: 1em;"> </font></i></font><font style="font-size: 1.95312em;"><i><font style="font-size: 0.64em;">because I couldn't find her in any of her usual spots in the house. Until I looked real close.</font></i></font></h1><br /> <div><br /></div>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/7177005874/" title="Where's Parker? by Erica Reid, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/7177005874_830689d15c.jpg" alt="Where's Parker?" height="500" width="374" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/7177005988/" title="SPOTTED by Erica Reid, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/7177005988_c47aa476e2.jpg" alt="SPOTTED" height="500" width="374" /></a>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>EXCITING NEWS!</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7776</id>

    <published>2012-05-08T04:01:58Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-08T05:44:18Z</updated>

    <summary>I&apos;ll let these guys tell you about it: Drunk Monkeys - Episode 25 - Live Show Promo from Fuzzy Gerdes on Vimeo. Yes, that&apos;s right! Drunk Monkeys is not only starting season 4 this Friday, but we are also doing...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
        <uri>http://ericareid.com/</uri>
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        <![CDATA[I'll let these guys tell you about it:<br /><br />

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/41563940?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" width="500"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/41563940">Drunk Monkeys - Episode 25 - Live Show Promo</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/fuzzygerdes">Fuzzy Gerdes</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>

<br />Yes, that's right! Drunk Monkeys is not only starting <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drunk-monkeys/id501218268">season 4 </a>this Friday, but we are also doing a LIVE STAGE SHOW as a part of the <a href="http://www.chicagowomensfunnyfestival.com/">Chicago Funny Women's Festival</a> on Wednesday, June 6th at 10pm at <a href="http://www.stage773.com/">Stage 773</a> at 1225 W. Belmont. Tickets are $12 (plus fee) and can be purchased <a href="http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/stage773/order?v=4079&amp;i=9290&amp;ordinal=e5a7HGXjwE3Sk0hy&amp;dd=30&amp;dp=0&amp;s=20530774&amp;kk5=x5HtEr87YfWM6Fd3228&amp;2kk19=khUi9GfsPlFwiUMb422B5K0s7S7wQ">here</a>. We're in a double bill with Tits and Bits.<br /><br />I am so excited! We're going to be filming in front of a live studio audience. And yes, we'll have Salmon Vodka.<br /><br />To get all legit and shit, we have a new website: www.drunkmonkeyshow.com and we're on Twitter @drunkmonkeyshow&nbsp;&nbsp; You should follow us!<br /><br />I love this show so much and am so proud of it, for one, because it is all ours. Jen and I just get to be ourselves and be silly (and get drunk). Special thanks to Fuzzy and Dave for being our support system, biggest fans, and water getters when we're a bit overserved. And double thanks to Fuzzy for taping and editing and uploading all of our videos. That's love.<br /><br />Come drink with us on June 6th!!!<br /> ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Fear Faced!</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7773</id>

    <published>2012-05-05T19:31:40Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-05T19:38:56Z</updated>

    <summary>I biked today! Outside! My first road biking since my crash last June. I was terrified at first--really wobbly and scared, but then, as Fuzzy said, it was &quot;just like riding a bike&quot; and I got comfortable on it very...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[I biked today! Outside! My first road biking since my crash last June. I was terrified at first--really wobbly and scared, but then, as Fuzzy said, it was "just like riding a bike" and I got comfortable on it very quickly. Fuzzy, Shaun, and I biked down the bike path to Addison and back--about a 7 mile ride round trip. It felt great! Well, it was really cold, but it felt great nonetheless.<br /><br />In other Working It Out News-<br />I've gotten off my game lately, because I've been so busy. I've put on some weight, and not committed to multiple workouts a week. Well, now I'm in hardcore training mode, so I can't afford the take many days off. The triathlon is August 26th! Here's the report this week:<br /><br />Monday 4/30--27 minute run with Andrea<br />Tuesday 5/1--hour long private Pilates session. It was awesome and made my calves HURT.<br />Wednesday 5/2--28 minute run with Brandi<br />Saturday 5/5--40 minute bike ride<br /><br />And tomorrow, <a href="http://cheerobix.com/">CHEEROBIX</a>! I can't WAIT!<br /> ]]>
        
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    <title>Q&amp;A</title>
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    <published>2012-05-05T17:23:56Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-06T15:32:01Z</updated>

    <summary>Q: Guess what Fuzzy and I had for dinner the other night? A: Stuffed Salmon Belle Mar! Why, what did YOU think it was?...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[Q: Guess what Fuzzy and I had for dinner the other night?<br /><br /><br /> 
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/7136041859/" title="What's for dinner? by Erica Reid, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7136041859_e4cfb2f926.jpg" width="360" height="500" alt="What's for dinner?"></a>

<br /><br />A: Stuffed Salmon Belle Mar!

<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/6989960898/" title="Stuffed salmon belle mar! by Erica Reid, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/6989960898_681482bb44.jpg" alt="Stuffed salmon belle mar!" height="500" width="375" /></a>

<br /><br />Why, what did YOU think it was?]]>
        
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    <title>Fuzzy Latte</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7770</id>

    <published>2012-05-02T17:00:49Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-03T15:22:12Z</updated>

    <summary> Here&apos;s a little treat for you, courtesy of iSwap Faces, an addictive app that Erica introduced us to last week. (The Fuzzy side of the photo is cropped out. It was a little horrifying. Like Fuzzy was wearing a...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a title="Fuzzy Latte by Erica Reid, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/6989954264/"><img alt="Fuzzy Latte" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/6989954264_abca896f61.jpg" width="333" height="500" /></a> </p>
<p>Here's a little treat for you, courtesy of i<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iswap-faces/id305557780?mt=8">Swap Faces</a>, an addictive app that <a href="http://www.ericalivingston.com/">Erica</a> introduced us to last week. </p>
<p>(The Fuzzy side of the photo is cropped out. It was a little horrifying. Like Fuzzy was wearing a Latte mask.)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>(Ok, fine, here it is, but smaller, so not to give you nightmares)</p>
<p><a title="Creepy by Erica Reid, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/6989990624/"><img alt="Creepy" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/6989990624_15e5deb18e_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" /></a></p>]]>
        
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    <title>More Parker Videos!</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7768</id>

    <published>2012-05-02T14:55:53Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-02T14:57:32Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[She REALLY wants you to donate to WBEZ. Here she is "Parent-Trapping" it up again, this time playing Bill O'Reilly and Steve Inskeep. Amazing.&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p>She REALLY wants you to donate to WBEZ. Here she is "Parent-Trapping" it up again, this time playing Bill O'Reilly and Steve Inskeep. Amazing.&nbsp;</p><iframe height="284" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YZpYdQ_a2eg" frameborder="0" width="500" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>My Campaign to Host an American Version of 1 Girl 5 Gays</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7765</id>

    <published>2012-04-29T23:13:20Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-04T19:47:45Z</updated>

    <summary>Since I&apos;ve been a major fan of RuPaul&apos;s Drag Race since it began, I&apos;ve seen a lot of commercials for the show that comes on after, 1 Girl 5 Gays. Cut to season 4, when one night, we stayed on...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[Since I've been a major fan of RuPaul's Drag Race since it began, I've seen a lot of commercials for the show that comes on after, <a href="http://www.mtv.ca/tvshows/show.jhtml?id=21046">1 Girl 5 Gays</a>. Cut to season 4, when one night, we stayed on <a href="http://www.logotv.com/">Logo</a> a little longer than normal and caught an episode.<br /><br />Oh. My. God.<br /><br />I'm obsessed. It's the best show.&nbsp; A host (say it with me, ALIYA-JASMINE!) interviews a panel of 5 gay men and asks them questions about love and sex.&nbsp; Fuzzy said that night, "Of course you love this show, it's just a conversation." <br /><br />We love it so much, that we deleted our Tivo subscription to Conan (sorry Coco, your show stinks) and now tape 1 Girl 5 Gays five nights a week. So now we can get caught up on past seasons, and catch the new episodes on Monday night.<br /><br />Since this is an MTV show filmed in Canada, I think we need to bring it to the USA, and I should be the host. I love learning about people, and I think that I have what it takes to keep a panel going and engaged. <br /><br />SO! MTV! Let's film a new version of 1 Girl 5 Gays, set it here in Chicago, and I will be the host. I can help assemble the cast. <br /><br />Here's my headshot:<br /><a href="http://ericareid.com/assets_c/2012/04/ericareid-smiling-withname-thumb-400x629-1252.jpg"><img alt="Thumbnail image for ericareid-smiling-withname.jpg" src="http://ericareid.com/assets_c/2012/04/ericareid-smiling-withname-thumb-400x629-1252-thumb-200x314-1253.jpg" class="mt-image-none" style="" height="314" width="200" /></a><div><br />I'm even willing to hyphenate my name so it can be really fun for a cheerleading squad to chant in the opening credits.<br />CALL ME MTV!!!<br /></div>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>I guess I need to build her a resume</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7762</id>

    <published>2012-04-29T18:00:09Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-29T22:37:34Z</updated>

    <summary>Here is Parker&apos;s newest film, for WBEZ:...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
        <uri>http://ericareid.com/</uri>
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        <![CDATA[Here is Parker's newest film, for WBEZ:<br /><br /> 

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kGu3OqUwMqM?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="284" width="500"></iframe>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>AAAAAAAAAAHHH!</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7761</id>

    <published>2012-04-23T13:19:07Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-23T13:20:58Z</updated>

    <summary>There is so much to write, so much to share, so many fun stories and so much exciting news, but not enough time in the day right now to post it. I am going to be out all this week...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There is so much to write, so much to share, so many fun stories and so much exciting news, but not enough time in the day right now to post it. I am going to be out all this week from the blog, so when May comes, get ready for BLOG EXPLOSION. YEAH!</p>
<p>(Also taking a week of from Cows on Parade.)</p>
<p>Have a great week everyone!!<br />xoxo</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Photos!</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7755</id>

    <published>2012-04-18T03:07:31Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-18T03:12:17Z</updated>

    <summary>Inspired by Rebecca&apos;s post about her and Tim&apos;s dating anniversary (same date as ours, just 2 years later!), here is the first photo of Fuzzy and I together as a couple: And the most recent one: I still smoosh my...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
        <uri>http://ericareid.com/</uri>
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        <![CDATA[Inspired by <a href="http://agirlandherhund.tumblr.com/post/21299298132/emotions">Rebecca's pos</a>t about her and Tim's dating anniversary (same date as ours, just 2 years later!), here is the first photo of Fuzzy and I together as a couple:<br /><br /> 

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/7089292529/" title="The first US photo by Erica Reid, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/7089292529_6c62720214.jpg" alt="The first US photo" height="375" width="500" /></a>

And the most recent one:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/midgetbusdriver/6943130448/" title="Erica and Fuzzy at Watershed by Erica Reid, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6943130448_9b79466de6.jpg" alt="Erica and Fuzzy at Watershed" height="500" width="375" /></a>

<br />I still smoosh my face up to Fuzzy like that.]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>April 17th</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://ericareid.com/2012/04/april_17th.html" />
    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7751</id>

    <published>2012-04-17T12:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-17T17:48:45Z</updated>

    <summary>Eight years ago today, my best friend Rebecca and I had a kickass Gloria Estefan themed joint birthday party at a local bar. It was loads of fun (and loads of mango rum.) I invited the boy that I had...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[Eight years ago today, my best friend <a href="http://agirlandherhund.tumblr.com/">Rebecca</a> and I had a kickass Gloria Estefan themed joint birthday party at a local bar. It was loads of fun (and loads of mango rum.) I invited the boy that I had a crush on, but he was producing a late-nite comedy show, so I didn't think he would be able to make it. <br /><br />When he walked through the doors, suddenly no one else was in the room. <br /><br />(Two years later, I married him.)<br /><br />Eight years later, he's still the only one I see. I'm most happiest in his arms.&nbsp; I love him more and more every single day.<br /><br />Happy (dating) Anniversary, my love. <br /><br /><br /><a title="Erica and Fuzzy by Fuzzy Gerdes, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fuzzy/6843842637/"><img alt="Erica and Fuzzy" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6843842637_32eb2f5f67.jpg" width="375" height="500" /></a>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Race to Wrigley</title>
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    <id>tag:ericareid.com,2012://4.7750</id>

    <published>2012-04-17T03:18:43Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-22T18:21:17Z</updated>

    <summary>After a break due to injury, Melissa has started running again, and has been training for a 5K. She signed up for one in her hometown, but then got sick the night before and had to skip it. So when...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
        <uri>http://ericareid.com/</uri>
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        <![CDATA[After a break due to injury, <a href="http://starkvillescoop.blogspot.com/">Melissa</a> has started running again, and has been training for a 5K. She signed up for one in her hometown, but then got sick the night before and had to skip it. So when it was determined she was coming into town, I looked to see if any 5Ks were happening that weekend, and of course, there was! <br /><br /> 

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fuzzy/6930809128/" title="Race to Wrigley 5K 2012 by Fuzzy Gerdes, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6930809128_5918e0e57d.jpg" alt="Race to Wrigley 5K 2012" height="374" width="500" /></a>

<br />It was a good one, too--the 7th annual <a href="http://www.race-cubs.com/">Race to Wrigley</a>. I love that it was a very Chicago themed run--the run started and ended at Wrigley Field, and the shirt in itself became a souvenir. I've run a lot of 5Ks now, and on a lot of paths, you just run til you see the mile markers. Since I am VERY familiar with Wrigleyville, when I looked at the route map, it just seemed daunting. I know how far Addison to Ravenswood to Irving Park and down Clark is (and with a couple extra loop-de-loops, it's 3.1 miles.) As it turns out, though, it made the race easier to me, as I would be like "Oh, I can run to Irving Park" and "Oh, Wrigley Field is just a few blocks down there." It helped!<br />&nbsp;<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fuzzy/6930804494/" title="Race to Wrigley 5K 2012 by Fuzzy Gerdes, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/6930804494_a819be8530.jpg" alt="Race to Wrigley 5K 2012" height="374" width="500" /></a>

<br />Melissa was hardqore. It was her first official timed 5K, and that girl was FAST! She ended up pushing ME in the run, and a lot of the times, it was hard to keep up. She'd be like "Let's beat that lady with the double stroller!" and I'd be like "My knee can't go any faster!" but ultimately, I liked being pushed! We finished in 34:23, keeping an 11:06 minute mile pace. Not too bad! That's over 4 minutes faster than my race <a href="http://ericareid.com/2012/04/bunny_rock_5k.html">last week</a>! Woo!  Other Results: I was 259 out of 388 in my age/sex group and 2704 out of 3527 runners.

<br /><br />Fuzzy and Shaun are training for the <a href="http://soldierfield10.com/">Soldier Field 10</a>, so when they finished the race, they just kept on running and ran on home! Amazing! Before the race, we found their brick, which had been moved into a new section.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fuzzy/7076886513/" title="Shaun, Fuzzy, and their Brick by Fuzzy Gerdes, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/7076886513_4728580abc.jpg" alt="Shaun, Fuzzy, and their Brick" height="374" width="500" /></a>


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fuzzy/6930806722/" title="Shaun and Fuzzy's Brick by Fuzzy Gerdes, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5156/6930806722_4292284cc9.jpg" alt="Shaun and Fuzzy's Brick" height="374" width="500" /></a>

So cool!]]>
        
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    <title>Busy Times</title>
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    <published>2012-04-17T02:07:42Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-17T03:18:16Z</updated>

    <summary>I want to blog so much right now, but things are busy busy! I had a great birthday, my cousin is in town, and my big work event is in NYC next week. EEK! So if I don&apos;t blog for...</summary>
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        <name>Erica</name>
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        <![CDATA[I want to blog so much right now, but things are busy busy! I had a great birthday, my cousin is in town, and my big work event is in NYC next week. EEK! So if I don't blog for a few days in a row, its not cause I don't want to or have nothing to say--I just have zero time!&nbsp; ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Birthday!</title>
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    <published>2012-04-12T14:33:41Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-17T03:41:11Z</updated>

    <summary>WOOOO HOOOO Y&apos;all! Fancy Free at 33! Full of glee at 33!Today&apos;s my bday, and it&apos;s a fun one. My bestie Melissa from MS is in town for the weekend, and we&apos;ve got a fun day of shopping and eating...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[WOOOO HOOOO Y'all! <br /><br />Fancy Free at 33! <br /><br />Full of glee at 33!<br /><br />Today's my bday, and it's a fun one. My bestie Melissa from MS is in town for the weekend, and we've got a fun day of shopping and eating and drinking ahead of us. YEAH! <br /><br />Also, Fuzzy got me an iPhone case with the Parker Bulldog photo on it. It is amazing.<br /><br />Yay! I am so happy that I am alive! I love my life!<br /> ]]>
        
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