I was also absent so even though I don't know the story I guess all I need to know is that Leslie is going to be happy and thats a good thing. Good luck to you and Shorty.

My best friend is an avid cyclist and is always trying to convert me from running. I always tell him if he would train with me we could do a duathalon or even a tri but he has no interest in running. I on the otherhand will occasionally go on a ride with him and I swear he takes me on the hilliest nastiest route he can think of and then says things like : I thought because you ran marathons you would keep up better. Or I thought you would be in better shape why are you breathing so hard?  Just once I wish he would go on a 10 mile run with me so I could burst his little ego bubble.  Secretly though a Ironman has been on my bucket list for a long time also. I just wish I could find the time to seriously train for such an endevor. Lately I don't have time to train for a 5k let alone a tri.

Speaking of time....The good news is inventory is over ....the bad news is that means my second job (and the money) is over also. I will sure miss the money but I am going to enjoy getting back into running shape. Good thing running is a cheap sport unlike cycling , thats for those rich snobby people

3.5 easy miles (the only kind I can do right now) Like a lot of you have said it looks like the last nice day for a while. Time to put on the winter stuff?

Larry

At some point, either here or at Kickrunners, I posted my observations about hard-core cyclists.  Paul and I were at a race in the fall when a jerk cyclist was mouthing off.  I wish we could have closed the path to them.

I went back to the chiropractor, and I have my suspicions about them, not the least of which is that they thrive on referrals like a Multi-Level-Marketing scheme.  I'm indifferent to doctors generally, but it seems you have to believe in the Power of Chiropractic like a religion.  Tammy, I know you like yours, and I will say about mine that he got rid of my sinus headache with a few zaps of his electronic acupuncture machine on my face and of course the crack of the back.  So, I'm cautiously optimistic.  I had a good run after that, about 5 miles with 4 strides at the end.  Cold and windy by that point but I just sucked it up.

Leslie, I haven't been here long so I don't know about your journey to this day. I wish you and Shorty the best at your new beginning.

 I hadn't seen that acronym before and had to look it up. DH would never be seen in public wearing lycra shorts but I call him a real cyclist. His hilly commute is about an hour each way, which he does throughout winter as long as the roads aren't icy. Last month one of his rides was in the mid teens. He doesn't ride every day and really misses it when he can't, like a runner who can't run. He's avid, too.

Just 3 miles today. It rained before and after but for the short time I was out there it did nothing at all.

MieE. Call that a training interview.

Welcome Home Shorty. You have a dedicated wife there buddy. Don't muck it up.

Mary, Three miles east of where yesterday's pictures were taken, it's crazy dry.

Jay, Tag says try chewing on the stick.

I saw there is a Tri on Marco Island Breger. That would be kick butt.

Some of these kids don't have feet...more like built in swim fins.

TwoCat, Did Ribs make a play for your wife while she was in Detroit?

Tammy, I went back to measure one of Avenger Doggie's sticks. The tape was only 20' After bringing home a 7' 4x4, he's toned it down a notch. Careful with your back. If possible, maybe a flat surface. Be as careful as porcupines who are making love.

oh..."Avid" I thought it said "Rabid"

Roch, I've done the "practical running" as well. Got a 15 mile run in and saved $.37 on a stamp. Now I pay the same bill on line. It may not be progress.

Dang Dave, It sucks about the garage door. In most houses, it's the heaviest moving object.

A Hallar sighting is always great

We'll call today a rest day. DW and I got home at the same time and DD#3 had dinner made. She's getting hitched this year and I'm gonna hate it when she moves out.

Funny thing about the garage door was my initial attitude.  I called the repair shop and told him it was no rush.  I would just open it myself if I needed to get out.  The guy on the phone asked, "are you sure" at least 3 times.  I didn't realize why he was so concerned until I actually went out to try it the next day.  Luckily I didn't give it a good rip or I might have lost an arm.  Turned out to be a broken spring if that means any thing to you handy guys and gals.

He got it fixed in time for daycare pickup.  DD1 has a late class on Wednesdays so it was the only reason I needed my car.  I was getting worried that I'd have to walk all the way there and get my granddaughter.  It's nearly a full mile from home!     50° & sunny in January.  I should be fined for not walking there.

creative day

recovery day

brief run at a low effort 50 minutes

cuban food for sup

Ew Kewl! Pick on bikers day!

~ They would need studded snows here today! ~ some O y'all git that ltr

...& werd puzzels! (had to look that up as I have no teenagers in the house at present)

Dave - yes you will be fined for foregoing the beautimous day! & psst, I think we had to disconnect something in order to open the garage door (beastly heavy but doable) when the spring broke.

On a serious note (or maybe not), my lovely neighbor gave me the nicest compliment this afternoon! She called me crazy! I was just getting back from a quick spin around the neighborhood in the fresh snow!

{{{{Leslie}}}}.............. just because