Mornin' all.

Thanks Dave, I appreciate the early assist. The moon had all but set by 5:00 here, but was still casting a bit of diffuse light, so maybe that is what you were seeing. It depends on whether the light was coming through the clouds, or bouncing off the bottom.

Good luck to all of this weekend's racers, runners and walkers!

Leslie, that story about the women and a dog hit by a car is just too sad and too scary. It is another sad reminder of how important it is to be vigilant and defensive at all times on the roads, but especially in the dark.

Steve, I agree that having a job that requires you to keep your phone on and with you at all times is nonsense unless you are a first-responder.

I attended another interesting meeting last night on the potential impacts from the more frequent and more intense storms we've been seeing. We've had 3 storms in the last 6 years that exceeded the amount of rain traditionally associated with "100-year storms." Many scientists in the area think it is more than just coincidence. We live in a low-lying coastal community that is one of the major economic engines for the state because of the tourist influx in the summer. The question is what do we do, and how much do we do to try to protect that "engine" from these more-intense storms?

I finally got back on schedule this morning, and was out the door at 4:10. I racewalked 6.6 miles - it was 45F, overcast, and with a nice breeze from the west. I got a glimpse of the near-full moon as it was setting behind the trees and behind some clouds drifting in ahead of the rain predicted for today. I also caught a glimpse of the little dipper through a hole in the clouds, and that put a smile on my face. I had only skipped the last two days, but getting back out on the streets today was like catching up with a long-lost friend. Nice.

Enjoy your Friday!  -  Jay

What are you doing in Saint George, Opie? Have fun at lunch today.

Troy, that is one scary picture. I sure hope the person was not texting and driving.

No work for me today and I am off to do some hiking with a friend of mine whom I have not seeing for over 10 years. It should be fun!

We are going hiking here: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/libby-lake. Libby Lake is one lake I have not been to, so the adventure will be fun.

Later kids! Behave during my absence.

Happy Birthday Rochrunner! This cake is for you!!!

David is sure doing well Tammy, and I love the pics you give us.

How about that Mariposai misspelling a word!  As everyone knows, the proper spelling is "Roachrunner."  Happy birthday Doug!

Well, I'm home; got in last night.  I workd in Greenville, NC for two days.  The client told me "This is the real Bible Belt.  People ask you where you live, then ask you where you go to church."  I can't imagine that.  I had a wonderful time there.  Very small bank and good people.

Ran 5.5 with my RP and we included 3 x 1/4 mile in the middle, last one in 1:36.  This is way faster than I ever do interval work, so it was quite a surprise to me. Fun morning. 

I was going to race tomorrow, but last night the Saint reminded me Riblet has a x-country meet, so it's no contest. I'd much rather watch him run.  That means on Sunday I'll go long.  Spareribs

 

SteveP- Or maybe if you are a CIA operative. oh, that's it! I bet you are a CIA black ops guy and that's why you use your Batman alias!

That's it!!!

Great pics, Tammy.  Both of David's feet are off the ground in the finish line pic, and what a cute couple those two make!

I glimpsed the moon when I kicked Wilson out of the house this morning around 4:00.  It had moved on by the time I got up at 5:30.

What a yummy picture, Posie!

1 hr of core/strength training this morning. Most upper body ST, but threw in some lower for those muscles that done get as much work when trail running.

I'm so glad I'm in taper mode early.  I'm just plain pooped.  Have been exchanging emails with Coach re next year's schedule and have asked for a 4-6 week break after Weaver Basin.  I'm not going to stop running, just need to cut back and recharge the brain.  As for next year, if I stay healthy and injury-free, it's gonna be a tough, character building year.  We're looking at two 50ks early, the 3-day Western States Training Camp over Memorial Day Weekend, Mt. Hood 50 in July, and end the season with Headlands 50 in September.    . . . . . we'll see!

Great little 3-mile run with Tazzie and Ladybug this morning with a view of Mt. Mike Evans.  The weather has cleared up and the sun shining through the aspens is awesome.  Saw a mule deer! Did a cooldown walk.  A few of you wouldn't have to look at the elevation or HR chart in my log to know why.  Mariposai, I'm running the St. George Marathon, my first marathon this year.  I'm so grateful to be healthy and have such wonderful friends!

5 miles at lunch...back to work...then flying home...good day all.

Happy birthday Roch!  Good luck at St. George, Opie.  I read a book, Running With the Angels, about a gal who lost a lot of weight and ran that as her first marathon.  MrStarr and I just checked into a Super 8 in Buffalo, WY. Everything's back to usual, me on the computer and he with his TV.

I’ve been offline since Friday Sept 22^nd!  I was nervous about doing a long run out in Yellowstone and it didn’t work out the best.  There were no safe roads without traffic where we were so we drove 5 miles into Gardiner, MT so I could run on the streets there.  I did 4 laps of the road that was in front of the tourst traps then called it quits.  The wind and hills were getting to me.  My mobile aid station (DH in the Escape) was a little too mobile.  The first two times I stopped for a beverage he was no where in sight.  Somehow he knew I was a little miffed.  I ended up with six miles at an OK speed.  After trekking around a lot of sights in Mammoth and the Lamar valley today and a super hilly climb down Uncle Tom's Trail (328 steps down and 2000 up!) didn't do much for my legs.  I ran a couple of other times, including this morning at 5am.  I saw the full moon on one lap but then it was below the trees after that.

We're headed out for supper in a couple minutes and then we'll get to Hill City, SD tomorrow for the pasta feed and other events before the race on Sunday.  Will try to catch up on the daily later.  Good luck to all the other racers!  Tammy, a noon start is a bit different.  My 10K was at 10:30 a couple of weeks ago.  Run Crazy Horse starts at 8:00, wish me luck!