SRD for me today, finally flying home from my trip.  I kept up the running pretty well, but no long runs this time.  But then again I’m doing a cutback week (mini taper?) for my run next weekend.  Next weekend is a sort of training run so not doing a ‘full taper’.

But the main thing for next weekend’s run is we’re hoping to get that cool pink-and-purple-possums-riding-unicorns-with-rainbows-flames-and-lightning-bolts finishing buckle.... 

qotd:  Ever enter a race mainly for the swag?  I’d say we entered Possums Revenge for the buckle.  Hope it works out.  We also used to do a local “Sunmart Trail Run” (50 mi or 50k) because they gave away nice bags filled with shirts, hats, gloves, water bottles, etc.  The race has been gone for years now but every once in a while I still see folks at runs with “Sunmart” swag.

By the way dhuff, weather doesn’t look too bad...... so far.  Highs in the mid-80s and lows about 70..   It could be worse...

Too is Saturday and I guess everyday will be Saturday for me  hmm now what  No run today and long run tomorrow.  I will be posting via ipad from here on out so expect lot’s if typos since it’s so hard to see this little type.  My next goal is to learn how to put pictures in RA, I can cut and paste from FB when I am on the computer but not  on the ipad.

qotd:  I have not yet, but that possum belt is so cool, if I lived in Texas I would definitely do it.  Zion has a very nice 100 buckle, square normal size light gold with flowers.  It made me want to sign up for it.  

Poor AT and misses are on a merry go round today for at keast 6 hours 

nothing yesterday- rained all day and cold- low 40's, snowed overnight 

moisture is letting up and will get out for some miles w/ Tiny E later

qotd: I've gotten some decent high tech shirts and other neat little things, but never entered a race for the swag

4.2 miles over gently rolling hills with no walk breaks, quads beat up after that

qotd:  never entered a race for sway; generally don't pay attention to that until it's handed to me at packet pickup or after the race.  Remember I'm of the generation that remembers when the only runners to get anything were the top finishers.

Fingers crossed so cute....it will be so hard if you didn’t get him.  I am sure yoy are already in life ve

Probably no run today.  Busy with other stuff (see below). If all goes well, this little guy will be ours soon.

 

 

qotd: A group of friends and I run a race every fall for the camping, beer and good swag.

A road marathon is in the books. 1st one since 1999. Probably the last one too. Mind numbing and robotic. My weather was dismal with 39F and a steady, cold rain. Got back to my camp freezing and it was still raining so I looked at my watch and thought if I can get this camp taken down and thrown in the car sopping wet I can catch the 3:30 ferry knowing that my cabin was 2 hours from the ferry dock. So I'm having an old fashion right now(heavy on the bourbon) with a furnace running. About to hop in the shower.  It's OK, you can call me a candy-ass.

Probably won't be able to post over the next two and a half weeks. Kind of a whirlwind with a trip to Ontario and as soon as I get back we head to Utah and bring back DD's springer while they live in an airBNB as their house gets finished. May have their pup for about 6 weeks. Might have time for a little mountain running out there depending on at what elevation the snow is and time.

runtrail--that pup is adorable. Enjoy!

QOTD--Nope, but I have not entered a couple because of real crappy swag.  i.e. arm panties, etc.

Yesterday was day #15 for getting in some type of dedicated walking or biking.  Decided to see how long of a stretch I could go for. I've started counting my walking at work if I can get in at least two miles of dedicated walking and I'm only counting stuff that gets my heart rate up and gets me sweating.  Got in 2.1 miles yesterday. Should have been about 4 miles but our unillustrious management team had the day all screwed up.  Was forced to spend a lot of unproductive time just sitting in a hot parking lot in the ambulance.  At the same time if you ever have the opportunity to sit in a Sheetz (or whatever large convenience store you have in your area) parking lot and watch the characters come and go, do so. It can be rather hilarious .

There are storms heading my way so I'm getting ready to head out for 6-8 miles on the road. Rather hot so It may be closer to the 6 miles then the 8.

QOTD:  No.  I will admit that at one point I really did want to run all three races at Oil Creek just to get all the belt buckles.  They have, or had, one for the 50k, 100k and 100 miler.  Not sure If I'll ever try that or not because that's a race that sells out so quick for the 50k that it's almost impossible to get into.

There were a few others that also had some interesting sway that I really wouldn't mind having but doubt that I ever will do.

Slept in this morning, in fact I slept for 12 hours last night. Felt great.

I did manage to do a very easy 3 miles this afternoon.  Some heat training since it was 91 deg.  Tapering for next weekend.