Scotty - I do the late night finish the book thing all the time.  Fortunately, I don't have to get up at 5:30.  Hope you get your power nap.  And I agree, you can run 3 races in one weekend.  I am wiped out doing one!

Lauren - you may have been slow, but you finished 5 miles.  That's what matters.

Jimmy - 9 miles isn't so bad, but when you run with the group, you tend to push the speed.  Be careful.

Jerry - sorry about the pouring slush.  Sounds like a good time for a rest day.

Baconista - good job on the morning run. I am not a morning person.

D - is the lack of exercise starting to get to you, or are you enjoying the break?

Kristin - enjoy your yoga and running.  I've done some yoga (with a dvd) after running, never tried it before.  I wonder if it makes the run better since you start warmed up?

Z - I'm sorry to hear about Zoe's back issue coming back.  Did the vet say how long the shots are supposed to work?

HM - enjoy your spring day walk.  I would rather run in colder temps, but not in snow and ice.

SO42 - my husband is diabetic, and he has also found that more exercise and losing weight make a huge difference both in his meds and in what he can eat without having problems.  When we are doing long backpacking treks, he stops his meds entirely.  I wish he could run, but at least we get daily walks and that helps keep us both healthy.

AFM:  we had sunshine and blue skies while walking Ben earlier, but now the clouds are moving in for the next storm.  Still, it's 46, so I'm going for a run outdoors anyway before the rain starts.

Mitch - Looking back at last year and I ran the Rumpshaker 5k at 26:46, my current best 5k is 25:45. Looking for a sub 25 this 5k, not sure If I can hold that pace since I've put on some exrta weight and haven't been back running long but I'm gonna give it my best shot. What are you looking to run it in?

D: good news!

Mitch - sounds good. We can eat at Rojo lol. Tonight will be my first night actually eating here so I'll let you know if it's good.

I wish I could be like some of the rest of you and get out there and knock out 10 miles or so with no problem!  However, my stupid old back just won't allow it anymore, causes me too much pain to do distance running these days.  

The friend i went hiking with today, used to be one of my most regular run partners.  He's had to give it up though because of his back.  He still has a great attitude though, and continues to bike, and hike.  His answer is always to have a backup plan.  You're an optimist.  You'll do what you can and stay in the game I know.  As much as you've been though, it's wonderful that you're still able to run.  Love ya, Scotty!

I did a 6 mile loop this afternoon.  It would have been longer, but a very large German Shepherd mix ran out into the road and stopped me.  I was able to calm him down, even offered him a treat that he refused, but it seemed like a good idea to turn around rather than risk having him chase me down the road, and then do it again on my return.  Still, it felt like spring out there, even with the clouds.

Jack - have fun this weekend.  I do envy you your closeness to the red rock country.

Damaris - have you started walking already?

Kristin - I agree.  I've gotten to the point that anything above freezing is good, and even below that is doable if it's not icy or windy.   Mid-forties feels like spring.  Good news getting back up to speed so quickly.  I'm still not completely back to my previous pace, except on the really good days.  How is the foot?

Mitch - Cheesecake is good! Never can go wrong there.

I only did 3 with the group since I did 3 with my buddy after work. My legs were screaming at me for making them run today after doing weights yesterday.. oh well, they actually feel better now that its all over than they did this morning so...