Aw, nice Tory has a friend. My Sadie says hi. Meg I hope your 11-12 goes well. As well as your DD's meet. What events does she like? Craneium.. glad you're liking your runs. Teresa, that's exciting! Ilene, here's a kitty for you.

Ribs and Ev - Jackson Brown is one of my favorites, and "Running on Empty" is a great song to run to. CNY - It is a sobering day, and I am so glad that you arrived at your destination safely. Perch - Cute dogs!! The daffodils are trying to come up here, but so far just greenery and no flowers. I'm very glad I'm not running right now as it is pouring rain outside with no end in sight. We need it, though, so no complaints from me.

Thanks for the heads up Holly. I have a couple in my shopping cart. I don't really "need" any, but at that price, it's hard to pass up. Especially when it comes with a high recommendation. and even though I don't need any now, someday mine will be shot and time to get new ones. Since I have a 5K tomorrow, I would normally take a rest day, but I think I'll run a couple slow miles on the TM at lunch. I've only put in about 7 miles so far this week.

Good afternoon. Some day I must run the Maine Half. I almost dropped down to the half last year after my sciatic started flaring up but foolishly forged ahead to a mediocre ( though BQ) marathon run. I am often jealous of the half runners once they turn around. Sleepy windy 6.5 this morning. Yesterday was my birthday (48 ) and the process of my DH making the cake was quite chaotic. I still had to make dinner and we had some champagne. Got my first iPod, which of course I have no idea how to use. Sharp poke in the back in a couple of hours, Sure hope it works after all this buildup. I am doing without sedation too so I can drive home after. I will let you know. Doc said it usually takes a while to kick in and the first shot does not often get the job done. We shall see... Happy weekend.

mediocre ( though BQ) marathon run.

Bite your tongue, woman! Happy day-after-birthday, and I hope the shot gives you the relief you've been hoping for.

A belated happy birthday, lamerunner! I hope the birthday shot does the job. You'll love the iPod, not hard to figure out really. Deb, I love that picture! I always wondered what cats do with their feet when they do that pose. Sort of like... what do birds do with their feet when they fly? They don't pull them up like landing gear on planes, obviously, but you don't see them dangling down, so...? (Actually, they stick them straight back and sort of point their toes! (at least ravens do) I see them flying past my windows on the currents.) This thread sure got long in a hurry... Holly, that's the bra I use most, too. That and an Under Armour model, but for one of the UA bras I can get 4 of the Champions! I bought a new dark purple one at the Disney Expo and now can't find it. Gotta clean my house one of these days... Hey Leslie, you available?? Normally Fridays are rest days, but I regretted not running outside yesterday in the warm temps and sunshine. So I brought my outdoor stuff and will get out at lunch today. Highs could reach 20° today! Yay! (ok, so not spring like for many of you, but it sure has me excited!)

Ok, here's a question for the men, which sports do men wear jocks for, I have no idea but I could guess football and baseball and hockey would be yes, but what about basketball? I'm thinking table tennis is a no. Ok, I was feeling this should be a rest day but the weather was too perfect. I did 4 miles in shorts (44F), and it was way sproinkier than I expected (my seventh day in a row running). Just one of those groovy runs that comes out of nowhere. Thank you groovy run god, whereever you are! 10:30, 10:24, 10:14, 9:19. It felt so effortless!

Thanks for the kitty pictures! Thanks you for the jock adjustment picture too Tim! And now I am bra shopping!