TGIF Everybody!! Lynda: Hey! Good to hear from you...Hope you guys are staying cool up there!!! they're projecting 102* w/NO chance of rain today/tomorrow....Thanks for the input on the shoes....I'm test driving the Saucony's D width w/inserts (feels weird) for now, but I like to have a "rotation" going....got the Asics web site open & reading as we speak....looking at what you've been using ....what Doc said for me, yes I have wide feet & most women's shoes aren't really buildt for wide feet, then in the Summertime you have "heat expansion" + the amt of mileage I'm going for adds more, so my normal shoes may be fine in the Winter, but not so much in the Summer....& then my arch, while w/i the "normal" range, is a bit low, hence the light inserts - to give my toes more room...a chat w/another wide footed running GF advised that some of the men's shoes are too roomy in the heel...& that boys' sizes may fit better that way, but have less arch support! .....I shall keep looking...btw: this looks like a fun Mountain getaway to consider - Sept 14th http://www.leadkingloop25k.com/ Oh! and a much shorter (fun) race on Sept 6th is the Skirt Chaser 5K...http://www.skirtchaser5k.com/ Let us know what you decide to do...if it's workable w/our schedule, we'll join you. The only thing that I'm on deck for before Oct is the Georgetown next wknd...& Doug is just running around the neighborhood for now! Kelly: I think you mentioned that it was "possible" that they's screwed up the results...in which case, you're not repeating, just clarifying! soo, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! WOO-HOO!!!! Leslie: I believe "ranting" in on the list of acceptable postings in this forum.... I don't know if we've all utilitzed this important feature, but..... Rest Day here...(not that I need another rest day, but have 14 on deck @ 5:30am...) I've rewritten my training schedule to include 2 rest days...& in order to get the mileage up where I need it, will be doubling up on boot camp days....xt for today: housework incl, complete re-organization of kitchen/storage/entertaining area.....staying in the AC for the afternoon

This is an interesting game. Last night I got a "31." This morning I got a "25" and "22" respectively. This is fun...reproduce the numbers the way they appeared. Even though the directions are in 'characters'. it is easy to figure out! This is interesting !!! See if your brain is as old as your body ~ or ~ (perish the thought) ~ OLDER !! Procedure of Flash Fabrica Game: 1 Touch 'start' 2 Wait for 3, 2, 1. 3 Memorize the number positions on the screen, then click the circles in order from the smallest number to the biggest. 4 At the end of game, the computer will tell you how old your brain is. http://flashfabrica.com/f_learning/brain/brain.html

They were giving helicopter rides at the fair this year. Morris and Ester were quite wealthy but you could never telll it by looking at them. They had a amassed a fortune in farmland but lived frugally even to the point of buying used underwear at the thrift store. Morris and his wife Esther went to the fair every year, and every year Morris would say, 'Esther, I'd like to ride in that helicopter.' Esther always replied, 'I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is fifty dollars, and fifty dollars is fifty dollars' This year when Esther and Morris went to the fair, and Morris said, 'Esther, I 'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance.' To this, Esther replied, 'Morris that helicopter ride is fifty dollars, and fifty dollars is fifty dollars.' The pilot overheard the couple and said, 'Folks I'll make you a deal. I'll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word, I won't charge you! But if you say one word, it's fifty dollars.' Morris and Esther agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but still not a word. When they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, 'By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!' Morris replied, 'Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Esther fell out, but you know, fifty dollars is fifty dollars!' Parts of this story are true oh and happy anniversary Leslie! that skirt chaser race looks fun but our schedule is looking kinda bleak for now.

Hey Everyone, Here's some weekend reading if you're stuck inside-it's my loooong race report from Jay. I had it posted in the Ultra Forum http://www.runningahead.com/groups/ultra/Forum/b74c3db880ed4de69a9630385fa55fa8 I thought I was going to have a quiet weekend at home however the race director for the VT100 died of a heart attack on Monday and the memorial service is tomorrow for him and Jack and I decided to go. Take care! Kelly

Good morning everyone..... Kelly, way to go on such a difficult course. I loved the video of the "wickedpissah" team. Would love to see some pics when you get around to it. Again.....you're pretty incredible. Leslie, congrats on your anniversary. Hope all works out with your job and all. I'm sure it will. Cindy, hope your scheduled 14 goes well today. You've come along way. Speaking of shoes and sizes and such I really need a new pair. I think next week I'll head up to the Running Zone and get a pair. Joe is gettin' in those miles. Congrats on your huge mileage for July! Your story cracked me up. Ya know, we all have that competiveness in us in some way or another. That was truely funny! You wicked pissah.....just had to throw that in there since your a Jersey boy. My hubs from Mass., so him and his brother joke around abit and throw that word in there once in awhile, and I'm like, huh? Jim, what a funny story about Morris and Ester. Glad to see you and Lynda getting in the runs between such a busy schedule that you guys have. Hope your dad is doing well. Carol, how is the HH training coming along? Ya, ya.....I printed out the HH half training program and stuck it on the fridge and......well.....that's about it. Haven't made the commitment yet. Arla, nice to have you back. Sounds like you had a great time with friends. Maybe a little too much partying? Glad your runs are getting back to normal. Did ya get some pics? Summer semester ended Thursday....woot, woot! Friday morning did an easy short run. Got out for a run this morning at 8 a.m., 81 degrees, 94% humidity which makes the heat index 91. Did an easy 5.5 and was soaked to the bone by the time I got home. Have a great weekend all........Jewels

Hi, All - Jewels - How long a break do you get before school starts back up? Running in 94% humidity. Cindy - Keep that foot happy, Little Lady! And yes, I was young - 21 - when we got married. Would never recommend anyone getting married that young nowadays. Go out and get some experience with life first. Farmer Jim - Love the story. Joe - Is "pissah" the same as "pisser," but with a New Joisey accent?? An hour on the trails this a.m. It felt good to get back out there. Then Coach Bill came over and we spent the last two hours putting together a new program for me. Lots of leg work, with one exercise having me go . It's on my 18" step, and using one leg for support, you squat part way down off the side of the step and just barely let the toe of the other leg touch a 4-lb. weight that's laying on the ground, then lift yourself back up. Act like the weight is a paper cup you don't want to squash - or actually use a cup. I'll use the weight. I'd end up going through too many paper cups. I lost my balance after the 3rd one. I'm chalking it up to trying all the other exercises he was showing me, as well as the legs being tired from the run this a.m. We're gonna go out and celebrate tonight, so I gotta get some transcription out of the way. Have a good weekend!

Speedwork today in the form of the 1 mile at the fair. I have done so many 5k's this summer and they didn't have a 10k at this race and I wanted to support the organizers so thats what I did.I ran the course for a warmup then some strides. Front row in a very small field was me and a couple of teen girl cross country runners, then some 30-40 somethings some50 -60 somethings, one with a dog and dad. I started way too fast, something about trying to get ahead of the youngun's a common theme here it seems , coasted a little recovery in the middle then ran hard to the finish. They had me at 7:45 but the Garmin said 7:08 ave pace and measured the course at 1.10 which makes quite a difference on a 1 mile. Anyway I was all alone the whole race, the x-country girls never got within 200 yards of me. I caught my breath after the finish then caught up to dad and walked him in. We bookended, first and last. Then we hung around and cheered the 5k'ers in. Most were off previous pace by a minute or so, too danged hot. My family doc, a four minute miler back in 67 came up and shook my hand, which made me feel pretty good. Crosstrained after by digging out a center pivot irrigation tower stuck in the mud in a tall hot, humid corn field. Then hauled bags of lava rock to fill wheel tracks of one that had gotten stuck last nite. Hey Joe, no worries man, I think of it as the other way around, ya know farmers have this hard working, salt of the earth honest, fair image and attorneys...............well you know. She knows all the lawyer jokes and if I hear a new one I am always sure to try it out on her!! And as u can tell I am right there with ya man, Cindy too dusting off those young uns. Actually my cousin in calif. sent me the story via email but I could name about 10 couples from here that it would fit, sometimes the roles are reversed. I know one couple that bought new John Deere tractors 2 at a time but shopped for used underwear at the thrift store. Yes Kelly sorry to hear that, bummer. Leslie hope u and the hub have a great nite out u deserve it after your week. Yay Jewels school is out!! WTG getting in the miles in the heat and esp the humidity. Carol,Nice job on the treadmills, maybe the shorter days of August will bring u some cooler night/early morn temps. Here in August we can get hot but not for as many hours.

Very Kewl Kelly!! I still say that looks like loads of fun! (looking around for the reality TV crews...)...now the distance.... ...this is a bit of what's avail in my neck of the woods:http://www.leadkingloop25k.com/ well, ~ and the TransRockies - which is insanely long!!.... curious about your "race fuel" ....you keep mentioning PB&J & Coke...?? Jim: Dang! Yer Fast!! Awesome time!!.... Now, was ya skeerd of dem itty bitty girls ketchin yas that ya had ta keep em 200yds back? "ah kin run faster skeerd dan mad any day!!" hmmm, now that would be an intersting race strategy...... Sounds like Dad is still having a good time ....hmmm, gonna have to pick my brains for legal jokes....have family & friends in the profession and then worked SO/PD years ago....some of their jokes are completely tasteless!!! Carol: Take it easy in the heat!! Weather.com says you won't have a single day below 100 in the next 10!!!! those temps are temporarily kicking my butt here lately too...however, we do get down to 69 degrees overnight, so if you can go out @ 5am you can get a few in before it gets ridiculous! So Jewels: does that mean you're done w/school, or just this semester?? & does that mean "vacation time" or what? At least margaritas poolside! Arla must be out runnin' in the cool CA weatha!