Good morning everyone... LOL, I will keep this shorter than yesterday. Thanks to everyone for the Birthday wishes yesterday, really meant a lot to me....more than ya know actually. I don't have much of a family so to speak of, so it was really nice coming from my good RA Friends Last night I rode my bike easy for 20 miles to work the soreness out of my legs, and yes they were stiff and sore...wonder why . Then I ran 8 easy miles - 1:10:02 - 8:46 ave pace - really felt this run, but was good in IRC. It was kewl last night to hear from my daughter who is in the Air Force...who I haven't heard from or seen in many years... long story, but my bitter X doesn't help matters what so ever. I Never understand bitterness, as it seems like wasted energy to me. Here is a couple of pictures of my very Dear Daughter....kewl I can post pics now She's a real sweetie, and a adorable / beautiful young lady....looks just like me, huh OK, as a proud Dad, one more picture...boy, do kiddoes grow up fast. Just seemed like yesterday I was changing her diapers, now she is 21 years old Hope you all have a greta Hump Day, TimBo

Good Morning Gents Very attractive young lady Tim. I got an easy 7.65 in last night and followed up with a swim this morning. I'm very jealous of Tim getting some biking in.......Maybe next week. Tough day at work yesterday......My weekend project blew up.......literally. A 150hp electric motor up on the roof. At least the crane was still on site. I guess it'll make my extended weekend all the more worth it ! I am so ready to kick back. If I ever figure out how to post pics Tim I'll share photo's of my kids too.......I got a good one of the three of them playing Rock Band.

Very consistent intervals, Mary. Fizzy lifting, followed by 15 minutes of stepperfication, then 60 sweaty spin cycle minutes. There are usually 20 + spinners in the class - I thought attendance would drop off by now. You know, the resolution folks who give up after a few weeks. It's cool that there are so many still going. I like my gym.

Slow--Wow, I've never let the smoke out of anything THAT big!! Hope it doesn't take too long to replace. Tim--I think she going to make a few pilots fly off course. Happy for you that she's back in touch. In another few days, I get to start walking again and it looks like running should be just around the corner. No flutters at all so far (knocking repeatedly on wood), so it appears that I had some good guys working on me. Looking forward to getting started and getting rid of the 10 lbs that sort of snuck up on me during the enforced layoff. i should have been using the time to really figure out the Garmin, but I guess I'll practice more on the walks. Kevin

Good morning everyone! Foggy morning here but IRC. 10.52 miles of hills @ 9:08 pace. Boston numbers are posted.....17925 for me! Good running today to all.

Good Morning! Timbo – she really is lovely. So glad you are getting to renew your relationship. Nice intervals, Mary. Stumpy/Kevin – good news. Fussyrunner – have you tried the picture posting advice I gave you on your race report? 5.3 recovery-paced miles for me today (ave 10:31).

hi CYrunner, it is so good to have you here. I know that the Boston folks will be blessed with your cheerleading. Holly, how on earth can you run your intervals yesterday and then keep on running to get to 11 miles. My legs are normally shot by the time I finish the sets...you are one strong gal. Aamos, thanks for the update on your friends. I pray for them daily. timbo, are you awake after your party last night? Your daughter is one gorgeous girl... Speedy day (well, sort-of) for my posie wings... up at 4:45 and ran to the track with my headlamp placed on my forehead (my first EVER in-the-dark track w/o) So...2 slow w/u miles, some stretching and then I started my goal workout: 6x 1000m with one minute rest. Target time: 5:05. This is what the splits looked like: 1x1000m@ 5:08, running in the dark track is spooky...owls playing 1x1000m@ 5:05, getting used to the darkness..I feel powerful to be alone in this place where just last night they had a track meet...oh the energy of youth 1x1000m@ 5:00, a bit fast...I know I am going to pay for this later... 1x1000m@ 5:02, the sky was still full of stars, venus was bright 1x1000m@ 5:03, dawn finally came and my legs feel like lead 1x1000m@ 5:00, I am so glad this is over. Ran a few laps to c/d and then ran back home. 9 miles total. I am tired right now, but no muscle pain or aches. I am glad I am getting a massage this afternoon. One hour of blizz...hahhhhhhh and deep breathing..

Good morning runners, Tim: Thanks for sharing the pictures of your daughter. She is a very beautiful young woman. I forgot to ask you yesterday; did you know that you share your birthday with Nat King Cole? Pretty cool! Mary: Great job on the intervals. The mistake I usually make with the Garmin is when I want to do a reset. I push the stop button instead of laps and of course the watch starts again. I hate it when that happens. Stumpy: Glad to hear that your recovery is going well and that you will soon be back running. CNYRunner: Could you come to California we need the rain! Hope all goes well with business traveling. I did a medium long run today of 11 miles. My time was 1:53:30-10:20/mi. My next two races are not until June 20th and July 4th, so I am starting a new endurance phase right now. I should get in about 6 weeks of endurance, 4 weeks of stamina (tempo runs and hills) and 6 weeks of speed (intervals). Have a great day everyone, Bruce