Steamy here too.

A couple of tempo miles in the middle of a 5-miler.

Howdy everyone!

Have fun with Maria today, Deeze. I'm glad you're recovering from Sunday's race.

Nice runs in steamy weather for you too, Tramps and Stumpy.

Tet, I'd also rather a goddess app than a zombie app. But I (like Evanflein) prefer going with no app even better. Racewalking with getas (one prong or two) isn't going to happen...

Aamos, good luck to you and DH if you both race that 5K this weekend.

It was 70F with 90% humidity when I headed out this morning, so I got to share a bit of the steamy weather too. There was an on-shore breeze at the coast, which created a dense and cooling fog - it had to be at least 10º cooler by the water! It was great there, but I felt the temperature start to rise again as soon as I turned west to head back home. 4.? naked RW miles.

Have a greta Tuesday!

Jay

Morning all and great job with the running, crosstraining, etc.

I was out for 5+ miles this morning predawn [4:40 AM] in patchy fog/humidity with temps around 74F.  No stars or moonlight visible this morning due to overcast skies.  Overall time was 44:37 which was not my best time for a tempo run which was the plan for today. But I guess not too bad given the humidity and no breezes.

Rest of week will probably be more of the same.

Later folks and stay hydrated.

Hello everybody!  Yep--I'm still here.  This summer is just really busy.  I wish I could say "no" to people easier....I have another dang church meeting, tonight, that's wrecking my run.

I have been thinking about  entering the Senior Games and trying to qualify for Nationals next year, since they're being held in Minnesota.  Then I did a 4 mile race last Saturday and just did terribly.  It was PW.  I had no mental toughness at all.  It became hard at 2 miles and I packed it in.  I was very disappointed in myself.  I thought, "There is no way I'm going to go and make a fool of myself in those Senior Games".

After the race, DW and I went 5 hours north to her 40 year class reunion.  We had a good time.  (I always have a better time at her reunions than mine).   They were giving out these stupid awards to people...grayest hair...best looking beard...those kinds of things.  Then they gave an award for the best runner in the class and two guys went up and goofed around a little bit and one of them got some goofy award.  Anyway, after most of the people were gone we went out into the bar for a couple more drinks and this runner guy was there.  He asked me where I went to high school and I told him and he said, "Oh, yeah...I always do the urban wildlife half marathon there".  And, to his surprise, I said..."Oh, yeah...that's August 2nd this year, isn't it."  He looked at me and asked me if I run and I told him that I did.  Then he told me how he wasn't going to do that half, this year, because he was going to do the 10k at the Senior Games.  And all of a sudden, from the other end of the table, my DW pipes up and says, "My husband will beat you!"  So...to end this little story quick...I guess I'm going to the Senior Games.

Good Afternoon!  (mornin' still, left coasters!)    ...only half a day in court for me, so a quick check-in before entering my ntoes.  Hope you're all having happy good Tuesdays as Deez wished us early on this am.

OK, I know you're all too polite to ask about the big headlines today, but, no, no no, it's not me:

Meet The Daughter Yanni Fans Didn't Know He Had.

<<that's my last name .  I'm not the daughter, though.>>

I had good luck with a TENS unit some years ago, tw.  Hope it helps.

I think the sandals look greta, tet, I'm just telling you, I really don't have great balance.  Prolly one of the reasons I'm such a poor trail runner and for sure why I can't ice skate without doing a butt splatt before the first turn around the rink.

We're at the time of year when the overnight low is around 75, so the rain shower that sprung up at around mile 2.5 and lasted for about 10 minutes this morning  was most welcome!  I was able to don a hat and happily splashed along.  Nine for me at an 8:37 pace.  And thanks for the good wishes for Saturday, Jay!  I think DH may go out with his walking buddies and just get me after for breakfast at the Cuban place (near the race site.)

Mari, DH speed walks, as I've mentioned.  Give our regards to Dr. Grace. A few more folks and we can start a race walking sub group (no Jay, you don't have to chair this one!)     Glad you found a sushi place.

I think Tramps is ramping up the speed under wraps there in the humid climes of Virginny.......

So MikeE, I ran in a race here in December that was part of the Senior Games.  That was prolly for 2013, though, right?  Do folks travel to compete in them?  I don't know much about them, I have to admit.

Hi out there, Jlynne.

we'll see if the Speedsters can get in our speed work tonight.  Last week we were rained out and it could happen again.   I know, the race isn't cancelled b/c of rain, so we should just do it, ala Nike, right?

grins,

A

..thanks Aamos//.......glad to see you joined us.......

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TET//...check your messages......

Star, I really like your new avatar. Enjoy your weekend with the family.

Deez4boyz, how was your day with Maria?

MikeE, you will do great at the Seniors game. Funny story about the reunion. I can see how proud your DW is of you.

Aamos,  I agree with you. I have been noticing how nicely Tramps is moving up with his weekly miles. Nice!

Enkiephalin, how is your weather out there? It is still 106 here right now. Very, very hot and a lot of smoke from the Chelan fire.

Wildchild, how was your Thai dinner?

Erika, you so rock!

Tonight would have been group run for us, but it is just too hot, so I came home and did some arm sculpting workout, plus washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen from the weekend cook out my arms will be firm and well sculpted, I hope.

Off to water the plants. I need to be nice to them so they can keep gifting me with flowers. Ohh, we ate our first green beans harvest from the garden today. It was yummie. How is your garden doing, Tamster?