I wrote up a race report. I'm a little sore today but not too bad. I seemed to have weathered the race well. Thanks Sarge. I forgot to point out that I actually did plant potatoes in my garden earlier this month. Simon .... nice race. To all that have races coming up this weekend, good luck. My plans for the rest of the year will be to get some shorter races in. This includes a 15K and a 10 miler. Next half will be Lehigh Valley next year more than likely.

Nice job, MrPH!

Hooray, Cheffy! What wonderful news! It seems like you've had a breakthrough in your running the last couple of weeks! I'm taking a stretch/strength class like that - it does help a lot! Keep up the great work! Teresa

waytogomom .... Thanks! Great news that your running has become much more enjoyable, Cheffy. That's really what it is all about.

Great time, Mr.PH, 100 minutes is a nice round number! Good for you, Cheffy, don't go crazy on hills now, it's all about gradual increments of progress. I think you have made a breakthrough in confidence, realising you CAN do something is a big step forward. I find its best to shorten stride and try to keep the same rhythm going, not look at the top of the hill because it seems so far away, but keep my head up and look about 10 yards ahead. Really hard workouts on steep hills have caused stiffness in the tendons under the arch of my foot (plantar fascia) and sore Achilles tendons, so moderation is important. Vixi you are one of the fast ones, we all benefit from the support and advice of everyone in the group! Resting up for Sunday's 10k, aiming for 48 minutes! Simon.

Hi all, newby to this forum. Currently training for my first HM. Was originally planning on going out to NAPA in July, but have decided the cost is just going to be too much, so I need to pick out a new race. I'm looking at one in early June. In the last two weeks, I've increased my long runs and have run my longest runs ever, a 7.5 one week and then an 8.4-.5 last weekend. Both were very easy for me to run. By increasing a mile a week, I should be able to reach 13 miles by June. My only problem is, how to fit in enough runs during the week to get hills in and some speed work, yet not burn out. I'm finding only running 5 nights a week hard to get in the type of mileage I'd like to have. I did run 32+ miles a couple of weeks ago, concluding with my 7.5 mile long run and actually felt great. PS Looks like a great group on this forum.