Gooooood Morning peeps, it's Monday already (here anyway) Back is stiff but there's no pain at all anymore so I'm aiming for a really good (running) week. Everyone have a great week and plenty of excellent runs.

Well, put a run in. Figured it would be tough so planned 30 minutes. And sure enough, it started as a tough run. But after 10minutes, it got easier and easier. I just kept on going and didn't even need a break. I ran a full 60 minutes and was disappointed that I had to stop. But my L-foot was starting to feel quite uncomfortable on the outside of the foot for the last 10 minutes or so. I'm surprised that after a full week of no running it still felt easy and I actually feel like I haven't worked out yet I'll do 30minutes again tomorrow ETA: some time after lunch I did Yee's AM yoga twists and backbends

Started off the week with 5.1 this morning, felt really good. Russ -- looks like the skies are clearing for you if you end up with time for a Bridge run -- enjoy!

I finally got my GG Bridge run in, it's been several years. Yay! 12.1 miles, longer than I thought but I couldn't resist. Cool, VERY WINDY, and not a cloud in the sky (so much for the rain forecast), spectacular view of San Fran and Alcatraz across the choppy water.. Running into a 25-knot headwind on the way out. This is such a nice run, and it's part of the SF Marathon route, my first, so it's special (that's my current avatar, BTW). Thanks for the good vibes, everyone!

This morning I did triceps/shoulders/biceps first followed by abs. L-foot felt much better, so I hopped on the TM for a 30 min run. About 20min in my L-foot started to feel uncomfortable again. Not painful but definitely noticeable. Stupid runner that I am I wanted to finish the full 30 minutes. But by then I was barely 500 meters away from 5K. I simply added the last 3 minutes. A bit after my run my L-foot really started to hurt again. Darn if I know what the problem is.

I've been seriously slacking. My Sunday long run turned into a relatively short one--just under six. I just haven't been feeling it. I started on my iron supplements this morning, so maybe after a day or two I'll feel more uppity. Right now, I'm behind the bunny for the first time this year. I've got clothes waiting for me at work for the next two days, so hopefully I can drag my butt out of bed early enough to make the run in.

Did 8 this morning, after a tempo 4 and weights yesterday, and whew, am I feeling it. Tomorrow off for sure. Russ, glad you got your bridge run in, even if it was a wind battle! Trey, Russ took the hard way, by not going around Fort Mason, and then by going up onto the bridge via Crissy Field Ave -- the McDowell to Lincoln route onto the bridge is less steep, without adding much distance overall. Depends what you're looking for, though. A short burst of big hill, or a longer slow hill. Can always split the difference on your out and back, if you don't mind a steep uphill going out but aren't looking forward to a steep downhill at mile ten. Russ, I'm also curious about Garmin Connect. I still use MotionBased. Are you a paid subscriber? I wonder if I can go to Garmin Connect now on my free account . . . maybe I should just pony up for a premium account. That link you posted is very cool! Dutchie -- hope your foot is feeling better. Crabby -- do you skijore (sp?), or is the dog along for company? Gig -- hope you're feeling it again soon!

The run into work was a bit drudgery, but I'm glad I did it. I'll probably double up with a second run tonight. Maybe six or seven miles.