I'm jealous of those of you with altitude available. I think mine changes 5' and that's only if I go up on the boardwalk! The view from the top of the boardwalk just doesn't compare Mariposai! !

But you have the ocean! See, that makes me jealous (the grass is always greener, or, the ocean's always bluer?) Also loved the vignette about stopping to take the photo. Thanks for starting off the day with that; I'm going to try especially harder today to be a better, kinder person. A.

Mariposai: Are you sure that someone didn't just Photoshop you into a landscape painting? Bill: Don't forget that we senior retirees are always looking for a place to go to next. Party time in FLA! Had the best run today that I've had since last New Year's Eve when this whole hamstring-hip thing started. Did 6.2 miles with negative splits all the way on a cool but very humid morning. In fact, I think I did a "10K in less than my age". My time was 61 minutes, 3 seconds. I'm still 61, but actually 61 and 11/12ths, so I'll count it as "less than my age". I hope everyone else has some good runs today, leading into a beautiful weekend (at least that's the forecast in these parts).

There was a piece on ESPN yesterday on the Tampa baseball team who, despite being in first place, has one of the lowest attendance figures in baseball...I checked it out...last night they had a home game and only 14,039 fans were at the game....and I know why. The games start at 7:00 and by 7, everyone in Tampa is already asleep..they eat the early-bird specials at 4 in the afternoon, drive home (with their left blinker on), watch the 6 o'clock news, and go to bed. I think attendance would go up dramatically if they started the games at noon and gave all attendees a Golden Corral coupon. Henrun: First of all, knock 'em dead Monday..some other RA's are running, right? Loved your day together, especially watching the swing dancing..some of those dancers are fabulous. Sorry I missed the NBC seg on aging runners..that hits (a little too) close to home. Ribs:

It's good to know that we have too much good frens. You can never get too much though.

Well said..I think I forget this more often than I should. Enke: Very, very smart to bag your run...better to be safe... Maine:

Actual - 10.11 miles - 1:20:30 (7:57) Avg HR 134 Max HR 150. 8:53 - 8:35 - 8:34 - 7:32 - 7:31 - 7:31 - 7:31 - 7:30 - 7:31 - 8:22 - :55 - A great run in 80 degree temps with 33% humidity, now that's what I'm talking about!

Absolutely! Incredibly consistant...and fast...splits...next planned race? ...and

We have our annual family gathering at the house this Saturday so a nice cookout is in store! Oh and you'll be happy to know there is the annual golf tournament first thing in the morning.

(doing my best Don Rickles impersonation)...now you're gettin' on my nerves, pal. Carolyn: Right...the Penn Quakers...that's OK...ours is a Wahoo...don't bother to look it up...it's a fish that can drink twice its own weight. Erika: My only comment on shoes is that I always try to buy the lightest shoe on the market...I figure I have enough fat to carry around...why add the extra weight. Larry: 5 miles in 36? Jeez...when did you start running that fast? This morning ran 4.2 miles in 38:22 (9:09)..I don't know why, but I couldn't seem to catch my breath...had to take 8-9 walk breaks of about 10-15 seconds each...was really discouraged until I checked my log and discovered that my time was 25 seconds faster than the same course last week...go figure. DickyG

Mariposai: Are you sure that someone didn't just Photoshop you into a landscape painting?

The bruises on my legs and arms are a true testimony that the adventure really happened. 2 very stiff and slow miles this morning. This is the day we take the family, including our newly arrived exchange student camping. We were going to go backpacking but opted against it to go easier on the poor boy . We will camp by Washington pass and start our hikes from there. See you all on Tuesday next week. Please have fun and enjoy the gift. Can I join the party down south?

Give me men to match my mountains you did it on butterfly wings. gracias for sharing their good tidings. . . . . and bring back lots more from this weekend too.

DickyG, just tell Mainerunnah to foxtrot oscar. Aamos, let us know how your husband makes out. Nono, good for you. Lame, your run was anything but. Well done. So McCain has picked a woman from Alaska to be his VP candidate. I wonder if it's Erika! 3 miles walking for me today, 54 minutes or 18 a mile, strolling I would call it. It's been four weeks and one day since the surgery, time for a recap of progress. I have no pain, never had any, just some discomfort at times, but now I am totally off the prescription painkillers, so that is a big milestone for me. Also, last week I walked 23 miles. This week should be 25-26 miles, another milestone. Next week I will start incorporating faster walks, and some light core work that won't put pressure on my chest cavity or shoulders, just for toning and staying in good shape. Overall, I am pleased with my progress. Spareribs

Ribs, your progress is absolutely amazing That's a lot of walking, and next week some runs, WOW Tim

Glad to hear you're progressing so well, Spareribs! I am very happy - my running partner and I ran 9.4 miles this morning. We DID walk a couple of times, but it felt good! Whoops, DS needs the computer - have a great weekend! Teresa