Be strong!  Heading to gym to cross train/cardio.  Then packet pickup for the Chocolate 5k I'm doing tomorrow.  And yes, I will race it. But in my own no rush way so have no fear. LOL

Tessa-glad you are feeling less stress!

Camille-thanks for the codes. there have been times that I hoped noone mistook me for the early runner of the longer race but still seems odd that they got that wrong.

Margaret-so glad I don't have your stomach problems. I am not a picky eater and would have a tough time with it. Hope it's back to normal today. hope your return to running today is going well also. Whatever muscles are involved in doing clam shells apparently are very strong in me.  A couple of times I've had one of the PT's (not my usual one) walk by and suggest that I use a band then they realize that I have the black band on.  In a joking manner one referred to my ease in doing them with that band on as "freakish."  LOL  Using the red ankle cuffs for my monster and sideways walks too. I do like finally seeing saddle bags going away but I really do hate hamstring curls though. clearly my hammies are not as strong.

Sue-have fun camping! talk about a carb fest with what you made yesterday!

Damaris-glad you survived the trial.

Karen-enjoy the 8k ... you're probably done by now.  glad you got the schedule that works for you.

Judy-I love changing schedules.  routine is not what I enjoy.  I'm odd in that way though.

Morning, ladies!  I did kickboxing last night and my legs are tired.  More kickboxing tonight and maybe, just maybe, a run with hubby.

Lisa, enjoy the gym/cardio and good luck on the race tomorrow!

Gatsby, hope your friend is doing OK.

Fun race this morning. I finished in 34:45, which is a PR since I've never raced an 8K before. I took off way too fast (1st mile in 6:35? 3 miles in 19:38? oops, that was 5K PR pace!). Last two miles a good bit slower, one girl passed me, but I held off the girl that I was running with earlier on. 6th chick, 2nd master. 2 mile warm up, and 1.25 mile cool down for about 8.25 for the day.

Lisa went to packet pickup! To do a race, not to volunteer at it! That makes me happy.

Gatsby, good for you helping your friend.

Hey D and Marjorie!

Have been running errands ever since the race (with about an hour break for facebook catching up on how everyone ran today) and dinner is in the crockpot. Think I'll relax with a book for awhile. I have cleaning to do, but it can wait.

karen

Had good lunch with friend. Doing her laundry while she's napping.

Lisa's good wishes must have been for Marjorie since my stomach is made of cast iron and nothing bothers it.

Speaking of which, sending more good wishes to Marjorie's stomach.

Damaris -- kickboxing too?  Marathons aren't enough?  Haha.

Karen, nice PR!  So what if it's a new distance. Still counts!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.

13.6 this morning. I had to remind myself that it was harder because I raced yesterday, because I was pretty tired and some of it kinda sucked. Hopefully I'll be able to run 50 miles on Saturday.

Lisa, hope you had fun this morning!

HI!  Had a great time camping at Bogue Chitto State Park near Franklinton, LA.  There were 17 adults, 4 kids and 8 dogs on four campsites.  We had a really good time.  Much warmer than last year, wore shorts in the day time and a sweat shirt at night.  One of the guys did the majority of the cooking--pretty yummy!  We hiked yesterday and then took a power nap before the midnight trail run.  The run is two 7 mile loops through the woods.  Last year we did the 14 miles and were the only ones who went out for the second loop.  This year we decided to just do the 7 miles.  Good call.  7 is fun, 14---well, it gets old.  Fairly hilly course.  Rained the entire race.  Glad to be home though and now I just need to wash everything.  DS2's birthday is Tuesday--the big 21!!  I am baking his favorite coconut cake to take back to school with him, so he was pretty happy to hear that.

Lisa--I hope you had a great race!

Catch up on personals later.....have a great weekend everyone!!

Hey ya Girls - poking my head in...

...So MrDel came blowing into town - by surprise - on Friday at 2pm -   lovely.   (hasn't been home in 6 months&hellip 
He has no idea how to care for Evie & my mom was too sick to come down as planned - so on Sat am, I woke up all 4 girls & took them with me to volunteer.  THe baby stayed with his Dad & the girls wanted to volunteer, so it was all good.  Had my bag packed - checked & rechecked - got uptown & discovered that despite my best efforts,I'd left my socks at home. ( I wore my flops in the car so I could get out of my running shoes as soon as I finished)   I cursed a blue streak & went off to see if any place had a spare pair  - 30 mins before race time!!  Lucked out & shirt vendor had a lone pair of socks sitting on a box of shirts - the lady said "I don't know if my husband wore those or not" I told her I didn't care & I would BUY them - she, being an angel, gave them to me.    
I felt blessed & honestly, started the race at a 10:30 pace & smiled for 20 miles.  Spoke to people, passed people, took in some good music - it was not easy, but not miserable.  I had tummy issues for the last 8 miles, mild cramping & altho I had to fight the urge to throw up for the last 3 miles,I worked thru it.  Dunno why - I suspect it was too much sugar.I took a few sips of gatorade at each water stop along with water & a gel every 4 or 5 miles.  I never really hit a wall, so that was good, but I think the sugar carbs were what nauseated me.  So, I need to work on fueling.  Never had tummy issues before.
My pace slowed a lot at 20 miles.  I was just beaten by the constant hills & the tummy issues.  I still love running thru my city tho - love it.  
Tried to get in at 4:48, but the last 2 miles battered me.  Came in at 4:50:10 & that's an over 8 minute PR from 2 years ago, so I'll take it.  I've done a few ultras since that first one, but being on trail & more generous time limits are a boon.  My training was a bit spotty & while I hit the long runs, my pace was sloooow.
I feel great today & the fact that I've eaten everything but my children may be to thank for it.  

How do you fuel during long runs & races?  I need the carbs every 4 or so miles, but I need to find something with less sugar.
I also would like to get faster which I think will mean more dedicated training & some kind of speed work - and, more mileage. THe last 10k was really tough.