Good morning. Humidity made my 3.44 mile run last night an instant sweat. However, the run was quickly over sooner than I had planned when suddenly a thunder storm snapped into the area and hit hard. Fortunately I was close to home. My brother had his tests with the surgeon yesterday and they found the blockage behind his knee. They also found a plaque buildup in the neck area. Due to the weakness of the heart and the dangers of doing anything right now, they are going to leave everything as is. If sores start to appear on the foot, then he is to immediately contact the doctor. He is to exercise as he feels able to do. Then they will review everything in three months. I must confess I was not able to say anything of substance to him last night. I was prepared for the worst, I was prepared for the best......but I was not prepared for a "status quo" approach. Anyway, I will call him today and find the right words to say to him to keep him going. Have a great day. This is hump day and soon we will be facing the weekend. Good runs to all.

Hiya Vista and Hopeful Mary! 0532 71 F tornado watch in effect until 1000 3 lackluster miles with a live Garmin.

Oops, almost forgot to post. Before I leave for work, I just wanted to pop in and say congratulations to Carolyn! Oh, and 5 miles at easy pace. Great day, all!

Vista- Just speak from the heart something you seem very equipped to do. Humidity is here but the heat doesn't arrive until later this week. 10 mile bicycle commute this morning. Will run after riding home later today. You all have the power to make this a great day.

Hey Gang, Wonderful Wednesday. Congrats on the job WildChild! Day's Inn Asheville Circumstances have brought me back to the Asheville NC area for a third time in less than a week. Work. DW came along. We ate at Salsa's last night, Trés Bien. I ran in the city today, in an old neighbor along Montford and Cumberland where grass and weeds were reclaiming sidewalks and less traveled streets. It was a nice change of venue. People were out walking and running. .77 mile walk 2.00 RCV 2.00 GA 9:52 1.00 RCV will walk a mile or so after breakfast. My tail is still sore from falling through my hammock a week ago, JJJ

I could have started the thread this morning, but something told me Vista would have a story to tell, so I held off. 6 easy recovery-paced miles at 9:40 pace. Really tried to keep everything comfortable as I was noticing my hamstring some after yesterday's MP run. Avg HR 130. Max HR only 140. Bill

Good Morning! Vista – frustrating. I’ve never been good at “wait and see.” Wildchild – congratulations on your new job! A strange west-to-east-line weather system brought an almost continuous series of thunderstorms to our area all night and continues this morning. With thunder and lightning going all night, the kids slept in our room in sleeping bags. Still hearing thunder rumbling in the distance this morning, I did my run on the treadmill in our garage. Later on the news I saw that downtown Miamisburg, where I normally run, had many streets flooded, so it was just as well I stayed home. 5 easy-paced miles on the treadmill, first mile at 10:00, then 4 miles at 9:40. Happy Wednesday!

Vista--hang in there with your brother. Carolyn--congrats! I went to the kitchen to get my morning cup of coffee and was greeted by a dinner-plate sized puddle of water on the kitchen counter. Uh oh; not a good way to wake up. After getting a ladder and investigating it turned out that last night's nasty and prolonged thunderstorms exposed a 2-inch crack in the sealant surrounding the "boot" that sits around the plumbing vent going through the roof. The water travelled to the lowest point--a canister light over the counter--and, voila, a puddle. Could be much worse. Sealed everything up and am awaiting this afternoon's forcasted nasty storms. Needless to say, no run this morning. I'll get some stretching and strength work in tonight during the game....whcih I hope doesn't go into overtime!