Wow! I haven't started us off since I was really running. Now that I'm just playing at it, y'all are always beating me to it! 6 GA miles at 9:12 overall pace. But the 1st 2 miles were with some clubbers and they were going slow. The last 4 I ran by myself at near MP pace. Good day to all and especially Ribs and the Rib-clan. Bill

Rest day for me, so I'll share a story from the internet:

Hmmm... If Ribs weren't still in recovery in Texas I'd be highly suspicious. Ribs -> Reginald: not a stretch. Ran 2.3 today in max HHH for these parts. Taking a stretch through the woods that I hadn't run at all this year, I remembered how bad the bugs get on days like this, and some of them can apparently bite right through a thin running shirt or even cap. Yowch! But this was as good a run feeling-wise as I've had in a long time. I can begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. License plate I spotted on the back of one of those miniscule Smart cars this morning: SMRTRNU. Rub it in, why dontcha! Good running today, everyone.

In case you don't get over to the KR thread: from Hally yesterday: I got a text from that annoying curmudgeon....ooops I mean from Ribs today while I was kayaking. Of course I don't take my phone on the water as my meager kayak has not got a waterproof hold to keep stuff. Anyway, he was wanting to know if I am working on my networking contacts. I texted him something unprintable back and he got back to me to say "the tubes are out and I feel much better" Hope this also means he is out of ICU today. I am assuming he didn't phone because he was sneaking the phone being on as it was. Also from the Saint: He told me this morning that we'd write out a schedule for his rehab just like we do for running. The nurses are amazed at the ease (that's probably not the correct word since nothing seems to be easy right now) that he can get into and out of a chair without using his arms. It's because his legs are so strong. He also said that if he had it to do over he would do more core work leading up to the surgery so he would have been in better shape. He's sneaking his phone, probably hoping to get kicked out of ICU for doing it. 7 miles for me today @ 8:26/ 139 / 72% Perch--can't believe you dug that out! Aamos and Tammy—Now I get offers of legal assistance—a year after I really needed it. Maybe you could have helped me counter the story Perch and Joey made up for the judge about how “Tramps is the one who lives locally. It was Tramps’ idea. Tramps was responsible. Tramps convinced us to go along…” blah, blah, blah. Speaking of which, I’m late for my meeting with my parole officer.

Good morning, all! Bill - good to see you at the top of the heap once again! Dave - still chuckling....... Doug - I have fond (well maybe fond isn't the word) memories of those Michigan biting flies. I've resorted to using Bullfrog with sunscreen for my trail runs here. We don't seem to have as many of the horseflies and deerflies, but there are these tiny annoying things that hover around my face along certain stretches of the trail. Grrrr... Glad you had a good run in spite of the H&H. dg - nice run - hope your Polar shows up soon. 7.2 hilly miles @ 10:12 pace and 153 average HR this morning. The Defenders were soundly trounced by the Yankees farm team (they had 9 HRs on the board by the third inning), but the beer was cold and the hot dogs plentiful. Good runs to all!

Will we see #4 in a Vikings uniform next month??? A lot of people are just tired of the whole situation. Make a decision already! Good Tuesday runs, everyone.

I wish he'd come over to my Buffalo Bills for a year. It would make the team a lot more interesting.

With the Olympics coming up, I have a brilliant idea. We're now allowed to use our pro basketball players, pro tennis players, etc....why can't we use our pro rasslers? There's no way the other countries could beat Sting or The Undertaker....just a thought. Bruce: Yeah...Junior...you & #1 son. I was always a Bill Elliott fan but since he (sort of) retired, can't find a big fav..lately I've been rooting for Ryan Newman...I think it's just that I like to say "hello, NEWMAN"..also like Kyle Busch & Jeff Burton. TomS: What a fabulous family reunion..that's just soooo cool. TwoCat: Great 18-miler on a Monday...and you're racing AGAIN this week-end...you gotta be the man of steel. Tammy: I HATE Tony Stewart! About 3-4 years ago, he said about our home track: "When you race at Martinsville, there's no way you're gonna finish with your car in one piece...I hope they take that track and fill it with water...I'll be the first one to come fishing in it." Can you believe that? Kasey is a good choice...he took over Awesome Bill's car when he (sort of) retired. Roch: Good to see you running again after being injured...lots of us here certainly know that feeling...hang in there. Perch: You continue to amaze...also, thanks for Garmin info...I don't know if buying one would do me a lot of good since I only run about 20 miles/week and only race 2-3 times a year....but I'm still thinking about one. Tramps..Your parole officer told me if you're late again it's 5 yards and loss of down... dg & Sue: good runs for both of you.. Very humid this morning so I did 4 easy miles at h.s. track...37:42 (9:26 pace)...not too bad considering I wasn't pushing it...actually ran last mile in less than 9:00...so I'm getting there. Not racing until October...there just might be one sub-47 10K left in this old body. Ribs is mapping out his recovery strategy...the man must have been a general in a previous life...good for him. DickyG

Morning all Nice run Bill....for just "playing" at it...yeah right Roch, very nice you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnell....continued success at your recovery!!! Holly, you still gettin (sneaking) into the gym without a clerk at the desk - Nice job with your patience with your recovery..you are doing better than I would have. Steve, you are an amazing runner dude! Nice 7 miles Tramps at a good clip! dg, what Polar are you getting - nice 4.5 miler for you - I had Nike's, now I am switching to Brooks Adrenaline's Great hill work Sue - Beer and hot dogs = making a bad game OK Jeanne, nice run in the H&H - and good job on your patience also! DickyG, your not old dude...just seasoned Keep up the good work and you will do fine with your races For me, 9 very H&H miles last night with 7 at MP - 8:00. Still waiting for my new / different shoes and hope they serve my better than what I was wearing. Funny last night on my run, I had a cyclist stop and ask if I needed a drink as I drenched in sweat, and I had a lady pass me then come back and offered me a bottled water....nerver had that happen before Thinking of Ribs and his family and hope for a speedy recovery. I can cheat on my workouts...and he won't know....just kidding Tim

Track workout for me today. 9 miles total w/6x1000+200m recovery. It was not too hot this morning, 67F, but the humidity was 87%. My goal time for the 1000's was suppose to be 4:56 7:55 pace, but I was closer to 5 on most: 2 mile warm-up 21:25 1 1000: 5:02 200 recovery 1:10 2 4:57 1:12 3 4:53 1:11 4 4:57 1:12 5 4:59 1:13 6 4:59 1:19 2.5 mile coo-down 24:35 Total: 9 miles in 1:22:54 9:13 pace. Glad to hear all is going well with Ribs. {{{{Ribs and the Saint}}}} Tim: Ribs told me to keep an eye on you because he knew you would cheat while he was gone. Have a great day everyone. Bruce