Had a wonderful weekend away from the home base. We left to go camping about 60 miles away at Lost Creek Reservoir on Friday morning. Unfortunately, weather kind of stunk at 50's and off and on rain, but we have a travel trailer, with heat, and bathroom, so I'm good.  . .

David had a track meet in Medford (about 35 miles from where we were camping), so Friday night we drove back into Medford to watch his meet. He ran the 3000 and was in about the last event, so he wasn't scheduled to start til 8:50 pm.  I'm glad we got there about 8:20, because they were ahead of schedule and he started at 8:35. This was a very fast heat, with the top couple of runners going sub 9. David ran a 10.16, which was a 1 second PR, but was still 2nd to last. He was really hoping for a sub 10 with this fast group, but it's tough running that late at night when you've been sitting around waiting for 5 hrs already and it's chilly and raining off and on. . .

We headed back to the campground and were up early for our trail race. He was running the 5K and I ran the 30K.  He took 1st place overall on a very challenging course of trails, with a time of 21 and change.  He received a nice engraved plaque and ribbon for that.  It took me quite some time to finish my 30K. I was aiming for 3:30 but was 3:44. Off and on rain for almost the entire 2nd half of the race (more on than off!) and some chilly temps made the last 6 miles or so pretty challenging for me. it was probably low 50's but felt much colder with the rain. Headed back to the campground (only 3/4 mile from the start of the race) and forced myself to go walking with the dogs a few more times throughout the day, which must have really helped my legs because I had almost no soreness the next day.  Of course, running on trails versus a road I'm sure helped that also. I really enjoyed the trail race - so much easier on my legs, the views around the reservoir and through the wooded parts were spectacular and the camaraderie on the trails is fun.

Nice running for Tammy and David!  I agree that running that late in the evening would make it very tough for me to get any speed up.

We had those cold rainy temps for DD's Saturday afternoon softball game - 43 degrees, steady drizzle and wind.  One of the most miserable games I have experienced in my kids' events.  I was freezing under my layers, but felt terrible for the girls out there on the field, many of them in shirt-sleeves.  DD had my Flying Monkey long-sleeved tech shirt under her softball jersey, but I know that was no match for the conditions.  It's not like they are running around or anything.  I could see how red their poor hands were from the stands.  At least I had brought a couple of fleece blankets for them to use in the sheltered dugout.

Another game for her tonight, and it will be a bit cool, but at least blessedly dry.

Rest day for me today.

Holly, nice 5.462K race.  ribs, great 007 picture.  roch, I like the throwback picture.  I'd never recognize you.  mari, good race.  Aamos, great 1st in AG.  Twocat, nice going with 2nd in AG and picture.  steve, I like the grandkid pictures.  I especially relate to the last one.  On our one day a week baby sitting for our grandson, we start with breakfast at a nearby small restaurant.  Our little guy has made a hit with the waitresses.  wid, good job on your 30K trail race and kudos to your son on 2nd OA.

Nice long runs and walks for C-R, ribs and The Saint, and Jay.

This morning, it was in the high 30s and there was some wind.  It was 5 miles at an 11:14 pace.

A good day and good runs for all.

TomS

That's some good racing for your son Tammy.

We did the same with soccer Holly. Everyone was froze  to the core.

Are there tips about running jackets Ribs?

Tslebs - those were some great vacation pics.

Ran easy in the morning and a brisk evening run. DS2 asked me how many miles have I run over my years. Since I didn't log until Cool Running around 2007 I really didn't have an answer so I looked at my log and look and behold I just clicked over 16000 miles here on RA. Would never have looked if it wasn't for kiddos question. I hate to think how many hours that equates. Yikes.

Have a great evening all.

 I hate to think how many hours that equates. Yikes.

 

Have a great evening all.

If you have the total miles widget on your summary page, it will tell you (if you really do want to know)

ie my paltry number yields almost 34 full days of running

I remember how Cheyenne slowed down as she got older. She used to love to run with me, but I rarely took her because she was all over the place with lots of stops to sniff and scratch. Then years later she'd run down to the end of the road with me, then stop and turn around and go home. Then she'd wait at the end of the driveway for me, almost no matter how long I took, she'd be there waiting, bouncing happily along when I came home and did my walk cool down. Then she'd sit at the top of the stairs and wait for me, giving me the happy face and tail wagging when I came up the stairs. Very sad to see them get old. I really miss that girl still and it's been a few years....

Tammy, that sounds like a pretty full weekend! Nice job for both you and David. Sorry about the rain though... camping in the rain is rarely much fun.

Legs pretty sore after my long run yesterday. Feels almost like I ran a marathon, my quads were sore going downstairs this morning! So it was just 5.3 easy miles today, in bright sunshine, a little more wind than I felt was necessary (I mean really....) and 60°.

Wow, Tammy. Zippy runs in the family.

Hi Tramps.

(((((Ladybug and Tazzie)))))

Tet, you and TW have kept me from hanging up the shoes.