Mornin' everyone.

Holly, I'm glad you'll have company for the Carmel Marathon, even if she isn't running. That is a good friend!

Leslie, if I were your massage therapist, I'd be worried about a spasm kick from the frictionating. Sometimes sleep is more important for your overall fitness than a workout. Glad you listened to your body yesterday and made the right choice.

Jlynne, sometimes I'm jealous of those who have no yard clean-ups to deal with every Spring. The rewards from doing the clean-up can be great, but the work can be exhausting and seemingly never-ending too. Is the grass always greener on the other side?

Nice trial retirement on your birthday, BC. - I hope you enjoyed your day off.

I hope the trial by fire (on the new stove) went well, Roch.

Yesterday, I was tired and slept in. Today, I woke at 3 and didn't get back to sleep. So I was out the door at just past 4 for 6.8 RW miles. I started easy, but kept picking up the pace as I moved along. By the end, I was moving pretty well, and got my pace down to 10:45 for the last .8. I hope I didn't fry my legs for Sunday's race. I got back about 30 minutes before the rain started, so I was happy with that.

Today, I have to make a stop at the local historical society to see what they've got on the dam we are trying to replace. A dam on the site dates back to the late 1800s, so there is a question about whether what is there now belongs on the National Historic Register. Next, I'll try to meet with the Army Corps and the state Div. of Historical Resources to try to get a definitive answer. This evening, I'll be working at an art show/fundraiser. This is opening night, so there will be a wine and appie reception, and (hopefully) lots of people buying artworks. My job is to process those orders.

There is a new half marathon nearby in late June. it is being organized by one of the past beneficiaries of our Seacoast Half Marathon. I'm tempted to enter, but late June can get warm, and I don't race well in warm weather. Oh, the decisions!

I'm very much looking forward to seeing folks at the race in Somerville on Sunday. I'll try to make it to Lir too, but I still have to see how the weekend schedule shapes up. Deeze and I are working different jobs at the start in Hopkinton on Monday, but I hope we can at least say 'hello' there too.

Have a greta Friday and weekend!

Jay

Early morning run with Ultra-Amy in rain showers, but pretty mild. Good chatter and nice to have the run done before the day gets rolling. Ran for an hour---so 7-7.5 miles.

Holly, QOD or QOtD is Quote of Day or Quote of the Day

Hudson will be four years old next week! Wow does time fly! He was just curled up on my lap (all 75 slightly damp pounds of him) and got up, stretched, looked over at his shoulder at me just now as if to say: yeah, need to stretch a bit and find my next nap spot, but don't relax too much lady, we're playing outside later. He is such a sweet and awesome dog. Our fuzzier son.

Nice speedy morning Jay and good running Dave. Here's hoping we all have no headache Fridays

Happy Friday, all.

the way my running is going, I may ask you to pace me on Sunday, Jay.   Nice RW miles!

I'm glad Holly asked--now I have a new acronym to use and sound like I know what I'm talking about.

Dave, I know what HM pace is, but I sure am a long way from seeing it, even at short distances.

I got started about a minute and a half BEFORE the rain started, but just a light drizzle and 51°F made it relatively pleasant.  4 miles at 9:50 pace.

Slo--you're a glutton for punishment, but good on you for fighting for improvements.  Glad you're getting positive feedback on your trail work.  Around us, a rail trail conversion is getting all sorts of opposition from people that think it will lower property values.  Which is them not letting facts get in the way of a good NIMBY--just about every study I've seen shows that access to recreational trials INCREASES property values.

Happy belated birthday Amy and BC.

That is a nice friend Holly. And welcome to our home town. I think you'll enjoy the marathon. Well managed by a local guy. I would recommend going to the Arts and Design district for food. Several good places to choose and a nice walkable area after. I would recommend Bubs for some good local fare. I would also say the Pint Room is a great place for a brew or Brockway Pub which is closer to where you are staying. Good luck and the weather should be wonderful.

I'm on a 6am flight to Boston tomorrow. Yikes. Can't believe its time. DS1 is now in track season and was put on the 4x800 as well as running the 2400 (and sometimes the 1600). They 4x800 has won twice by over 40 seconds (he runs leg two) and he finished 2dn in the 2400 yesterday. Fun to watch.

Slo and Jay - I do business with the Federal government and I am always amazed at things actually getting done with all of the bureaucrats involved. It teaches patience.

Well back to work.

Good racing everyone and safe travels.

Good Morning!

I say take a chance it won't be too hot in June, Jay.  Enjoy the race; you're really fast these days.  Good luck on getting anything definitive from two government agencies (sez she who works in one.)

What jlynne said about Tag, with apologies to Hudson......any chance he might be at the finish line Monday?  Probably your DH doesn't go there, right Karin?  Mine doesn't; he'll be at the game.  Another reason to do DeMar or another, right?

Jlynne, any thoughts on the latest Florida crazy 9the Tampa "mailguy" who flew his gyrocopter to the White House to deliver letters?  See, when some people do not have the weather to deal with, their energy gets all bolluxed up and they go beserk.  Explains why Florida and California seem to lead the league in this category.

Had some trouble sleeping last night...I think last year there was so much anxiety about getting the marathon to happen without incident, that this year I'm more relaxed and focused on having fun.  Not saying security isn't important this year, just that I'm less tense.  Minus 24 hours; like C-R, we have a 6-something am flight Saturday.

ran the bridge last night after work and then did 8 this am....still in rehab mode.  Definitely feel stronger than last week, and my legs aren't ouching me this am, so I'm as good as I can get for the Newton hills....REALLY delighted to know we have support at 19.9 and 22.5!  It is So GOOD x 3 to have something to look forward to at that point in the run.    [BTW, this is for true: at the last marathon I ran, in Reston March 29th, I was toiling up a hill at mile 19 when some kind soul cranked up the music at the aid station......doom, doom-de-doom de doom, doom doom doom...."where it began............   Sweet Caroline!"   Boy, did need that!]

Robin!  Have fun tonight!  Take pictures!   Please to remember that  at the game today (I will be available at all times via phone, text or email),  you stand between the top and bottom of the 7th inning for Take Me Out To the Ball Game (or God Bless America).   This is done at all baseball games.  At Fenway, and Fenway* only,  "Sweet Caroline" will be played between the top and bottom of the 8th.  As Neil sings: "Good times never seemed so good....." you, as a crowd member, are expected to be ready to yell out at the conclusion of that line:  "So Good! So Good! So Good!"

Recall that at our first home game back after 4/15/13, Neil took a red-eye from CA, showed up at Fenway unannounced and asked if they could use a singer in the game.   They could, and did.   (No asked if he meant "Solitary Man.")

* After 4/15/13, when the Sox went back on the road, many opposing teams played Sweet Caroline for us in the 8th.  Yup, even the Yankees.  It is good and proper that we remember this. 

I have a New Yorker cartoon from the first edition post bombing on my wall at work.  y'all have prolly seen it.  Guy and little girl, both in yankee hats but shirts with big Bs on them.  Caption: "Yes, we like the Yankees, but today we're all rooting for Boston."

OK, so the taper is ON for Somerville Sunday!

And apologies to the Lir crew: I may not look 100% party presentable, but I'll do my best.  Robin can stick me in a corner with a task if need be.

grins,

A

I too have the Boston excitement bug even though I'm not going this year.  I'm wearing a Boston shirt today from the '06 race and plan to wear Boston shirts right through Monday.  Aamos, how many Bostons will this be for you?  I have ten.

But each year my heroes at Boston have always been the volunteers. I know Deez and Jay are working.  CNY, how about you?  Hat's off to all volunteers.

Re that pic I put up the other day, I know all except the three at the far left.

Got 5 in this morning with the Saint so need only 4 tomorrow for my weekly 35.

Work time.  Spareribs

Speaking of trails, I found out last night that within the next three years, our long ago defunct railroad is supposed to become a rails to trails system and will go around the entire bay.  That will be so cool!

evanflein while you are clearing away things from calendars see if you can cancel my Monday classes.

stumpy77 I suspect many of those opposing the trail just do not want the traffic going by their house.  We really need a way to bribe people into allowing public goods in their neighborhoods so that they support rather than oppose local projects. Until that never to come day arrives, good luck with your work on getting the trail in.

tetsujin209 to half of your food post all I can say is oooh yuck!  

Today was an elliptical day for me.  My bigger news has been restaurant negotiations. My DW is running the More Half Marathon on Sunday.  It is basically two loops around Central Park and this will be the third time she has done it.  Months ago arranged to meet up for dinner with a couple we have known for a long time but have not seen in a long time either.   I got the usual where do you want to go, we will go anywhere email from them.  Translation:  We are really picky about where we go but will not tell you where is acceptable.   To get the ball rolling I said it has to be Italian since I know my DW will want to eat something with carbs the night before the race.  They then booked a place with pretty mediocre reviews on TripAdvisor.    You cannot win them all.  Maybe we will be surprised on the up side.