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5.1. All continuous. Minimal discomfort. But I was taped. No walking. Very happy with it. Didn't do 10 but really wanted too. 

 

Have to make a big decision in the next 2 weeks. Our travel/marathon running group has the

plan for our next trip. ITALY with a marathon in Verona one weekend and one in Lake Garda

the next weekend.  We don't have details of the other cities/day trips. That will be our deciding

factor.

 

This would be our 30th wedding anniversary trip so if we don't go with the group we will plan our

own European/marathon trip. We have been to Boston, Bermuda and Ireland for marathons with

these same folks and have a lot of fun with this group so it's a tough decision.

 

Has anyone been to Italy and just stayed in the north? will I feel like I am missing a lot by not

heading to Rome, etc?

Better to just stay in the north than not go at all! If you are in Verona you will be close to Venice or Milan. Rome is quite a ways away, but Florence is not too far, and that is my favorite city in Italy.

 

Better to just stay in the north than not go at all! If you are in Verona you will be close to Venice or Milan. Rome is quite a ways away, but Florence is not too far, and that is my favorite city in Italy.

We are going to Europe next fall but if we don't go with the group will likely go to Austria/Germany instead.
Good thing/bad thing is that it is a group designed bus trip so we have to stick with the group itinerary. I

guess we would always rent a car and branch off for a few days on our own.

Thanks for the FYI on Florence!

step - feel better and rest up

marjorie - glad it felt better

justb - wow, icy temps

baboon - congrats on the mileage

sparker - glad you survived best buy

what's up dave?

9 miles this AM. off to breakfast with some extended family. son wants to see hunger games later...we'll see. have a great saturday all!

29:03 this morning.... Not a PR. Between a feels like temp of 16 degrees and a steep hill, I kind of let my pace slip big time in the back half despite starting at PR pace (my PR is 28:16). But it was for my Uncle and that was what was important! 2 5K PR attempts with one day rest in between was maybe a bit too adventurous.... Looking back I wish I'd not have tried to PR on Thanksgiving because I think I would have had it in me today.... But I wanted that race to be a PR and today to be for fun, decided though to see what I had in me today anyway though. For what it's worth, I finished 24 seconds faster today than Thurs.  

Happy Saturday, Runners!

Shari - I'm sorry that your ribs are keeping you from the nice, long run you had planned.  Hopefully resting today will get them squared away soon!

3.17 miles outside this morning.  It seems that in addition to all the fitness I've lost with my injuries this year, I've also lost the ability to pace myself without the TM.   :-(. Consequently, when I run outside, I start off too fast, even though I'm cons iously trying to start slowly.   Then when I hear my pace at the 1st mile, I think Oh Sh!t and really try to slow down even more which results in mile 2 being just as fast as mile 1 or faster.   Then, I end up having to walk 100 - 300 yards in mile 3,   It's very frustrating!   I really need to work on that more.

I'm heading out to watch my nephew's soccer practice.   4 year olds practicing soccer should be highly entertaining!

Have a Pinktacular day!

- Sarah

Did a 5K this morning.  This was my 68th race of 2013.    Report and photos are here:

http://www.runningahead.com/groups/BF_and_Beyond/forum/Post/37b8a5c3d1b7468ba7da1a76109d1c5b#focus

Gail and I were going to the University of Texas San Antonio football game today, but she is not feeling so well, slight fever, upset stomach, etc.  She said we should go anyway, but I told her NO.  The Alamodome in San Antonio can be pretty 'drafty' and I don't her to get any sicker.   I think my True Love's health is a bit more important than a football game.     So she is now resting and I am watching football on TV.

One more 5K for me this holiday weekend.  I am doing my 3rd 5K of the holiday weekend tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Downtown San Antonio.

So sorry about the ribs, Step.  Hope you can find something to fill the time.   Rib injuries suck, kinda like back injuries, cuz if your ribs or back hurt, just about any kind of movement you do can be really uncomfortable.

Woohoo for your 5, Marjorie!   Even if you were taped...so what?  You got it done!  And kudos to you for behaving yourself and not pushing it.  Hope you are back to 100% in no time!   lol, about Quincy...he sounds like me, I am such a klutz.  If we ever visit your area someday in the future, it may be better that Quincy and I don't run together EVER, lol.    Just think of the potential adventures we two could have...

Dang  Beth, swimming and then 9-degrees run!  You are one tough cookie, lady!  As for the trip, I'm with Dave.  I enjoyed what I saw when I was in Rome, but it is very 'touristy"...and crowded!   I much preferred the areas outside of Rome.   As he said, Florence is quite beautiful.  You'd probably enjoy Ravenna too - about a 2 hour drive from Florence..high points with lots of scenic views of valleys, etc.   Rimini is pretty close too, and right on the Adriatic Sea...nice ocean views.  There is also a lot of "Roman Empire" history in those two cities.

Have fun with the Oski folks, Baboon and MBC!

Your Dad is brave, Sparker.  Glad y'all survived Black Friday!

Nice running for you, LRB!  Glad the new shoes are working for you!

Ric, hope you enjoy the movie if you go!

Nice racing, Kristin!   You did your uncle proud!

It will come back to you, Sarah, just give it time.

Happy expo-ing, Damaris!  And stay away from the fried oreos...a favorite here at Texas fairs and expos for some reason...