Morning all, Eight solo rainy miles at 5:45 AM---back into the morning swing and itching to run even more, but I won’t…yet. No watch and kept it mellow with the exception of a full out final mile so I could beat the bus to the kiddo’s stop. Feeling fine and off to the airport in a few hours. Some sports trivia for anyone who wants to play: Who was Marshall Taylor? I spent yesterday afternoon with my beloved granny and we reviewed her calendar together. I am going to be her date at a May 21 dinner celebrating the aforementioned whirlwind’s legacy. He was my great-grandfather’s friend. Grandma has a fabulous picture from 1919 showing her standing next to this interesting sports figure. She was just nine years old. It was a perfect afternoon with her as always. Ribs—not only do I have my own personal Dr. J as a running mate, I ran with Greg Meyer at a fundraising conference years ago. He asked a question from the audience after my presentation and all I could think was: “OMG! It’s Greg Meyer….what was your question?” Eliz---way to go, but maybe you should celebrate by doing something other than mooning the congregation. Sweet most miles PR wildchild! Happy back to school and travel week, CNYrunner/Karin Hi Holly!

Okay - plans for May - get back to running, lose 10 lbs and keep up with RA and KR. Oh yeah ... and eat breakfast everyday! I know ... I am wishing me luck as well! Started it all out with an early morning Monday run - so far so good??? *thanks for the reminder dg*

good morning Holly, how's your taper? CNY, happy to hear your grand granny is still doing well. Perch, I want quiet feet too. sounds like a lovely run. Yay Whoohoo Kirsten's here. so far so good. but you forgot to mention breakfast. (morning Morgan -) ) Tim, congratulations! bob, I read it this morning too. Wildchild, congratulation on your new distance PR! Eliz, happy falling pants. Econo, me too. Well, I don't miss me. but you & many others. & can't keep up with even one. maybe use Rib's & TomWhite's ideas.. something to do with fudge & joint custody. You could write the days in your date book & remind us. -) Another track run at the gym. 4:76 miles total, 3.56 was running. Do you know how long it's been since I've run 4 miles??? or how much I want to round that up?! ahr was high as usual, average pace was 11:12. Almost didn't go after an almost sleepless night & sore throat is worse. So yippee! Maybe there's hope. serious healing vibes for Enke. happy new week everybody.

Well I was out at 6 am this morning to do last night's run -- I totally wussed out with the rain and wind at 8:30 pm...it was going to be just me and the dog, Renee, and boy she was not happy that I bagged the run. Heck, she ran 4 with my husband in the morning, but was ready to go again. I ended up doing 3.25 because my Garmin (201) wouldn't sync this morning (fog? low battery?) and my estimates were a little off. The island lays out well length-wise with 2 blocks equaling 1/10 mi, but our blocks crosswise are all screwy and I miscalculated by a 1/4 mi...not that it matters. Moving along.... So today I'll likely be out again with my babysitter for 5 more mi at 8:30 pm. My first double! And, I am psyched beyond belief -- I found a duathlon for me! It's called the Splash and Dash. A 1/4 mi lake swim followed by a 5K. WHOO HOO! I have no idea how to do this, but I can run a 5K and I can swim forever, and can practice in the ocean, so other than the buoyancy difference, I should be ready. I just don't know what to wear and how the changeover goes. Will have to email the race director for that info. CNY, I love the thought of you racing the bus! Sounds like you showed it who's boss! BTW, I'm really trying to remember you as Central NY, but I always think "Chinese New Year" when I see CNY.

......some nice running for MONDAY////....I'm Amazed and Impressed at the Same Time....... ============ .............30min versaclimber.......just gonna run on Sunday's for a while, when I'm fixed, I'll know it...... .........good running to the rest of ya.............Enjoy the Gift...... (sometimes, The Gift has to be Paid For,,,, The Big Question Is ==>>How Much Do You Think it's Worth??)

Great running everyone. Rest day for me after yesterday's 24 miler. Feel pretty good today and dinner at L's with her family was great. I am taking a few days off work to catch up on paperwork, taxes, legal stuff and to do some writing. Take care my friends Tall

4 moderate pace miles around the neighborhood, I delighted in looking at all the spring flowers out there (tulips, flowering cherries, daffies, crab apples, apricots, etc). The hood is plaster with them, it is too bad I have to stay inside all day today. Great goals there La Tortuga. Nice 8 miler there karin and so early in the morning too. dg, nice running there, take care of that sorethroat. Enkie dahhhling...butterfly hugs and healing vibes to you.