Larry, that's pretty much my experience with my HRM. I leave it at home usually. I had so much running planned for this weekend... But just felt too poorly to pull it off. I did manage an easy 6 yesterday and that felt ok. Sure is strange to have my runs limited by lung capacity... I had to keep my breathing sort of easy or I'd double up coughing. Feeling much better today though, and want to try a long run but probably not the 15 originally planned. I'll take my cell phone and call for a ride if I need to. CNY, I do that before vacations, too. Drive myself nuts! I never get everything done and frequently am late getting to the airport trying to finish up just one or two more things. It's crazy. I'll know I've grown up when I can just look at the mess and say, "see you later!" Holly, sure hope you take it easy... Back to work tomorrow. I've gotten lots done in the garden this weekend, which is good... but sure not ready to go back to the office. I am taking the next couple of Fridays off though. I have lots of leave accrued and it's so nice here now... A real shame to spend these days in a sealed up building!

evanflein's comment to CNY reminded me that CNY asked the other day whether we had gone to one place or another while in Mexico. Wherever it was, we didn't go there. All we did was sleep, eat, drink, repeat. Now we know what it's like to be a cat.

hi Susan, you've added a whole new perspective to the slug battle. geesh. I'm glad this year is better. reading about all the h & h... I feel the slightest bit guilty enjoying our blissfully perfect weather, but it's our turn. . Tall, enjoy the beach & your girls. nice run, Peter. hey Aamos! I'm glad you mentioned that interview. I was enjoying it on my way to the gym, but missed her name. ... over 60% humidity is unusual there??? oh my goodness. I did have a good workout, although it was just killing me to look outside & know how absolutely perfect it was. i was grateful for the opportunity to move, really. 26 min. on the elliptical, 30 on the arc trainer, & 28 on the recumbant bike. Most Importantly!! i went upstairs to the track after the elliptical & tried just one lap. 200 meters, 8:51 pace . it hurt a little when i was done, but i was so happy. i've had this little fear in the back of my head that maybe i wasn't going to be able to do this. I don't usually listen to music while i'm at the gym, but npr gave way to Stevie Ray Vaughn's "Double Trouble", "Elliptronica" (AAmix2), then "Wish you were here". It sure made the time pass. while i was there i saw a friend who is the manager of a local running store, & met his girlfriend. he's about my age, maybe a little younger. long time high level runner. he has 3 significant injuries, & continues to coach soccer. not getting better. a mystery. We both roll our eyes. Speaking of elliptical entertainment, i forgot to tell you about something i saw last week. The subject was a major backyard renovation. Homeowner was most unhappy, esp. with the state of the 'yard'. (huge beautiful Maples). The yard guru came & was very enthused. He said "look at this. this is moss. people spend a lot of money for this. & this... this is creeping charlie. this is all just what nature intended. we'll leave it". First, I got a whole new appreciation for my back yard. Second... where is Labduck? Ribs, good insight re DickyG. I like your plan... maybe edit as necessary for excessive H & H? Haller, I'm odd too. Tom, did the horse get a shower? Twocat, I'm glad you're back. a lot of us asked about your DW while you were away. I'm glad to read that everything seems ok.

wow - lots going on around here the last few days...........i've pretty much caught up with reading the dailies but since i have no idea where to begin to respond - i just wont but know i read and thought about all!! we were away camping for 3 nights with friends ...... no internet service, but lots of relaxing fun thursday morning put in a 5 mile run along the rolling hills outside the campground -- my avg pace was a lot slower than normal but that's ok -- felt good and felt like i accomplished something as i tackled those hills....put in a lot of walking and some biking over the weekend as well!! happy belated 4th of july!! oh ya -- the campground celebrated their Christmas in July this weekend --we were disappointed in the time as we felt this is a weekend to be totally patriotic but whatever -- their campground their rules -- i did put up a few christmas decorations amongst all my 4th of July decorations!!

Craneium, As I had posted after one of your post's a month or so ago. If you have any time while your in Perth I believe give me a shout and we could meet. Perth is about 45 minute country drive from my house. My girls will be with their mom from the 11th to the 25th so I have quite a bit of flexibility for a run or a coffee. Especially on early weekends. If you feel like racing while your here I can tell you what events are taking place. There is even a race on in Perth Saturday July 19th, a 5K and a wife carry race...very unique and I assume dangerous event...here's the link: http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=3356 Anyway, would be happy to make your acquaintance. Tallruner You can contact me at fguay@rogers.com privately if need be.

I would have preferred rain instead of the near 80 degree heat. Actually if I ran earlier it would have been cooler, but then I couldn't acclimate to heat complain. :-) Other than a bit too warm it was great just to be out running for a long time. 15 miles at roughly 7:30 pace. Lots of cyclists out, but no other runners. odd... Looking forward to rest tomorrow busiman

About 6.5 miles in the AM with DH on a trail in the woods of the Watershed Preserve (where I'll run a small marathon in August). A bit humid but a nice break from my usual path. I'll try to get back into a better routine of longer runs , forget the excuses and just go for it! Happy Sunday !! Francesca