Happy post-St Paddy's day to all. did you know that Boston has a city holiday (Evacuation Day) that coincidentally falls on march 17th each year? Go figure 3.2 miles around the lake for me in 28:22. My shins are still letting me know they're there, but now more like an ache than real pain. Hope they continue on this path. 25F this morning and quite chilly at the start. I think I'm getting ready for spring. Didn't get a chance to post over the weekend, but just passed my 2 year "runnerversary" on the 15th. Back when I started, I guess I had no great ambitions of continuing so long, so didn't pay close attention to the actual 1st day. I've figured the Ides of March was within a day or so and a lot easier to remember. Still not going as far or as fast as I might like, but still going none the less. Can't imagine I'd still be if not for inspiration and prodding I've found here. all the best from someone who runs who's still trying to be a runner. Kevin

Lyndenrunner - cut the grass???? We haven't seen that here for months! I'd be so glad to see green grass I would come and cut yours in a heartbeat! Congratulations on your anniversary - hope it's a nice evening. btb1490 - you always offer such sound advice. Instead of thinking running is a task, we need to be grateful that our bodies are capable of doing such marvelous things, especially at my age. Tom, so sorry about your MIL. Our prayers are with you. It's snowing here again - woohoo! We broke the record for snowfall and more predicted for tomorrow. Have a great afternoon, Jeanne

We're off to Japan for spring break. Actually we're stretching spring break to two weeks - we leave tomorrow and get home on Wed. April 2nd. It's a family vacation, just for fun. DH worked in Japan last year, and wanted to take me and DD there because he liked it. I actually lived there when I was a kid, because my dad worked there for a year. We will celebrate DD's 15th birthday there next weekend.

Wildchild, have fun in Japan !

Thanks to all for the congrats...With DD#2 sick,I don't think we'll be going out together tonight...But the weekend will soon be here

I wonder how many days there have been on the running sites when you offer condolences or sympathy on one hand, to you Tom on the passing of your mother in law, and to you Joey on your brother's situation, and at the same time are able to share the joy of someone else's good fortune, Gordon on his anniversary and Wildchild on her exciting trip to Japan. Thinking of all of you whether with sorrow or joy. DFW is a mess and after sitting in the plane for 3 hours, the flight to Pittsburgh got cancelled and there are no other flights to the NE out of DFW today, so I am back home and reluctantly had to call me client and tell him I can't make it. He has 40 of his team coming to Cumberland, MD to a nice golf resort where I was to be the featured speaker. You can imagine how sore he is at me. I just feel awful about it. The weather here was so bad that after one tornado warning they asked us not to sit by the windows in the terminal! That was a first for me! So tomorrow it's off to Chicago and let's hope the weather is better. Spareribs

Geez SR, not your fault! I always get annoyed when people get mad at others when things that nobody can control cause problems/delays/outages, whatever. Hope you're able to reschedule soon.... Evryday! Eeek! thanks for pointing that out... I meant to get out of the 1,000 mile club long ago and into the 2,000 mile club. I came pretty close to 2,000 miles last year and really want to this year... but I forget to go check those forums hence the delay in getting into the right one! {{{tselbs family}}} Hope things turn out ok now, glad your MIL is at peace. {{{Vista}}} Joey, I hope your brother is a good patient and sticks to his plan. If he does, things could turn around pretty well for him. I agree though, you need to go see him... CNY--I'm always amazed by your runs. Your ability to hammer out all those fast miles week after week... wow. Gordon's cutting grass?? Hey, the only grass I see around here is what the graders dig up when they get too close to the edge of the road. Problem is, most of our snow has that dirty icy crust to it. Should all be gone in 6 weeks though! I'll have to get my measly 5 miles in on the TM right after work. Got a lot going on tonight... more soccer tryouts for DS1 and a night out for DH and me... and I still have to pack! Just a quick trip so not much. Looking forward to my phone date with Mariposai!

Vista, nice story on how professional sports teams such as the dreaded Yankees can seperate themselves from the spotlight and glamour to help heal real people! I ran 5.3 miles after work and before the forcast snow/rain. 42 degrees, overcast conditions ...47:51 for a 9:02 pace which is pretty good, I'll take it! My condolences to TSelbs and Joey. I hope everyone has a super evening! Chris

vista....thoughts and prayers go out to your brother... tselbs....prayers of strength and comfort also go out to your family. lynden....happy anniversary to you and your wife. 9 miles for me this late afternoon. 9:35 pace. It was a beautifully breezy evening.

Evryday! Eeek! thanks for pointing that out... I meant to get out of the 1,000 mile club long ago and into the 2,000 mile club. I came pretty close to 2,000 miles last year and really want to this year... but I forget to go check those forums hence the delay in getting into the right one!

I was pointing it out as a congratulatory message...way to go. Even more impressive that your going for 2000. Good runs to all Masters!