Friday the weather was so perfect by the time I got off work! I dressed, laced up and dashed to a starting place for the trail closer to where I work. The usual length of the trail accomplished, I went on ward to a favorite part of that trail where there is a small bog. The usual turtles were nowhere in sight. On the return, I did a much faster pace for a mile and a half, then continued to my car and then went off to do groceries. I got lots of fresh vegetables and some beef cubes on sale to freeze so I spent more than I usually do. The lady at the checkout is a nice older woman, is a long term employee. There was a string of  guys behind me, all in the usual *hurry* that guys always seem to be in. She made them all wait. The guy behind me finally handed me one of my bags of food to put into the cart.  Hee! Why is it guys always hate to wait in line?

Saturday I did a quick 1.4 mile hike with a friend.

Sunday Buddy and I did 15 minutes running and a lot of walking. He has a problem right now with his knee. After he left I drove to the park and ran 20 more minutes by myself. Later, friends and I went to an antique fair and spent 4 hours walking. They were very productive hours though.

Today I will run, either outside or in, depending on the temperature.

Happy runs, All! :::HUGS:::

Great job Karen!

Rest day. My body is rebelling a bit. Last two long runs I've gotten a bit ill later. Last week I almost had vertigo which I get if I truly get dehydrated. Didn't feel dehydrated and I drank a lot of water. But last Monday I was close. I know the feeling. Yesterday afternoon I just felt blah and had a mild headache. i never get headaches any more.  That and the gi stuff earlier in the week Plus Sat night my stomach felt off. No issues but still dealt weird. So, I figure a rest day is good. My body is sending up signals and beating me over the head.

Ginny i I want to see Gravity too.  3d can irritate me if it makes you feel like you are in the movie so I don't know about 3 D. I may try it and see.

Morning, ladies!  My psoas was painful by Mile 8 and the ITB too, so I DNFd Chicago by Mile 11.  It was hard to let go of the goal and then of the race but once I did, I knew it was the right decision.  I have 5 other marathons this year so not injuring myself is for the best, ha.  SRD for me today.

Lisa, mighty tired here!

Judy, haha.  Enjoy your workouts.

Marjorie, hope the body feels better.

LC Runs, hope your run after work goes OK.

Mighty sore legs! I have made it downstairs, where I am now drinking my third cup of coffee. I have a feeling my last day off before work starts tomorrow will not be very productive. But other than the legs, the rest of me is still floating on air. I do believe today will be a rest day for me.

The weekend was so much fun. Great catching up with Julie on Saturday (and she says she's coming back here, she just got a little burned out on social media when putting on her race), then catching up with my friend Judy (she posted as judy716 on RWOL if anyone knew her there). She had me laughing for hours on Saturday. She is an amazing person, 64 years old but doesn't look a day over 40. She was hoping to PR yesterday. That didn't happen, but she did BQ for 2015 (when she hits the 65-69 AG) with a 4:37. The race was awesome - I'm trying to get a RR done today. The drive home was pretty crappy. A little over 6 hours. Traffic came to a complete standstill twice. I think I need to live somewhere with less people.

The funny thing was when I got home DH's legs were just as sore as mine (at least that's what it seemed like from his groaning every time he stood up) from his 3 mile run on Friday. I tried to be sympathetic, I really did! I told him that when I started running 6 years ago I could only run 30 seconds at a time, so going 3 miles was impressive. But I don't think he'll do it again. He has been to the doctor a few times for his butt - had an ultrasound on Friday and is scheduled for an MRI this coming Thursday to see just how big it is. Will probably have to be surgically removed.

I still can't believe I ran a 3:33:57 and finished 3rd in my age group. I've never placed in a marathon before. If anyone needs me, I'll be over here smiling uncontrollably and resting on my laurels. Also, my laurels hurt.

Karen impressive stil!

Tessa I'm not getting sick. My tonsils are a great cold forcaster for me. Always have been. I always know 1 to 2 days before I will have full cold symptoms. It could be dad, but honestly I think my body was just saying I'd run over 3 weeks without a rest day and that was a ton of miles. i have to go look how many.....

3.3 after work miles - does anyone else who typically run in the morning find it so much harder in the afternoon?  I felt like I was struggling the entire time, though my pace was pretty good.  Weird.  I am meeting a friend in the am tomorrow, so hope it's better than today's outing lol

Damaris - sorry about the DNF but good decision, no point in being injured and missing out on other races.

Hi Tessa!  Glad DH is happier.  My scariest running moments always include dogs - glad this one wasn't dangerous

Karen - that is so awesome, so happy for you!  Good luck at your new job tomorrow!!

Hi Ginny!!

Marjorie - yes, a rest day for you is well deserved!