Mornin' everyone.

PBJ - why does the race start at 3:20? I can't figure that out. If that's 3:20am, I definitely can't figure it out!

Dave, I'm glad you were able to satisfy the A-B AEs with your latest install. Well done.

Must be fun to run with a new RP each day, Ribs.

Henrun, I hope the acupuncture treatments continue to help you feel better.

Sorry about the smoothlessness (what?) in NJ, Stumpy.

Holly, I hope your mouth felt OK after the Novocaine wore off, and that this morning's 5K goes well. Local races are enticing, aren't they?

C-R, I'm glad that the family golf tradition appears to be carrying on. And $70 for a 5K is ridiculous, obstacle course or not. It'll be interesting to see how many people are there on race day.

Mariposai, cooking for 40 is a challenge! Glad you had some cat help. That photo is gorgeous - I would have gone for a workout too. But it is a bummer that the bikers were so inconsiderate.

9.4 racewalking miles this morning in some pretty dense coastal fog. Visibility was about a 1/2 mile. The temp was 67, and there was a breeze blowing in off the water. I went south, along North Beach in Hampton, where the paved boardwalk is up and separated from the beach by a concrete seawall. At high tide, there are spots along the way where waves often splash up and over the wall. It was just past high tide this morning, and I managed to get wet only once, although there were plenty of near-misses. My pacing was less than impressive this morning, but I got the job done. After breakfast, we are off to the farmer's market, and then I get to prime the walls in our guest house, and maybe do some finish painting as well.

Have a greta Saturday!

Jay

I've posted here before many times that the fiveK is harder than the marathon, and an all-out fiveK in the heat is particularly hard to do. Congratulations to Holly on her fine time this morning and her big win.

As for me, a slow 5 miles in the park gave me 35 for the week and I felt like that was plenty!

My RP is in FL for the summer and won her age group in a fivek on the beach, so she was quite excited about that.  Eager to hear how Ilene does.  Spareribs

I cleaned my car and half the gutters (before I got tired.)  We own the heaviest ladder ever made and I seem to get tired quicker than I used to.  Old age?

No run today.  Should have done that first before an hour of going up and down a ladder.

My daughter in Florida became officially engaged yesterday.  Her fiance also got Annabelle a heart shaped necklace.  No specific date picked yet.

Sure seems weird around here without the kid.  She did spend every other weekend up north with her other grandparents, but that only gave me time to clean up her stuff, go shopping for her food and grab a breather before she got back Sunday afternoon.

Hello everybody!

I did my last hard workout before the marathon, next month.  I ran 3 miles to the track, then did 10 x 800  under 3 minutes each, then ran 3.9 miles home.  Now, I just have to eat right, get plenty of sleep, and not crash in an airplane over the next two weeks.

My son, Mikey, his wife, and their two twin baby daughters are down from Alaska for a couple weeks.  We all got together last night and will get together again, tomorrow.  It's nice to have them home.  Of course, the last time Mikey came home, we didn't talk for about 6 months after he left...I have to stay clear of certain subjects around him...which includes all things political.

Okay--gotta go--DW and I are going out to dinner....we're still celebrating are 25th anniversary....it's been a whole dang week.

Holly, what a bummer on the teeth.  I hope all is well after the trip to the dentist.  Dave, that's good news that your daughter is officially engaged.  ribs has me interested in just how well Holly did in her 5K.  deez, great 5K with PR.

Nice long run for C-R and good job on the speedwork for Mike.

Stuff has gotten in the way of my recreation.  I didn't walk or run yesterday and didn't run today until the afternoon when I got in 3 miles at a 10:44 pace.

A good day and good runs for all.

TomS

Holly, wow...acutely pain? You are one tough runner, which we already knew! I don't think I can say that I was ever having acute pain when racing. Yeah...I am a slacker!

MikeE, good job with the last hard workout! You are ripe for the Light marathon.

Ilenforward!!! we are all rooting for you!!!!

Jay, I saw a racer walker during my run in Seattle and I thought of you. BTW, did you build your guess house? Just curious since it seems like you are a Jack of all trade.

Oh wiseone! I always admire you on how you fit in your run during your travels. It seems like when I travel my run suffers all the time.

Deez4boys! congrats on your PR  despite the humidity! You are sure running strong sistahh!!!

I co-hosted a girl friend's bridal shower today. We had a lovely lunch with a lot of girl-time laughter, but since I was responsible for cooking part of the menu and bringing the cakes for the brunch I had no time to go for a run this morning. When I got back home it was 92F,  which it is too hot for a run for me. but the wind  we got at around 4pm  dropped the temps at 86  and allowed me to "test" my ability to run in the heat. Four easy miles that felt like 10, but I must admit, with a lot of water with me it was not a bad run at all.

Now it is time to sit under my grape arbor, read a book and enjoy a nice cool lemonade.

I just love summer!

I went 300 miles today...but not on my feet. On my way to Saratoga Springs, NY for a running vacation. Oh, and to attend the Shortwing Piper Club annual convention. But definitely to get some running in.