Running gives us structure for tolerating a lot, strong legs, lungs etc.

just did a mile. Can you all believe how behaved I am?  But I did not push my hip. It fealt pretty good. It is really cold for me too. I've only needed a shirt over my sports bra 2 times and even then not an absolute necessity. Yowza today my hands were icicles. If I'd run more I'd have needed gloves and arm warmers. So 70 to cold Runs very fast!  I've had a few 60 degrees runs but not 40s. That was a shock to the system.

Dh dh got called in for a fire investigation. At 2 am!  So no puppy pool. I have a hair cut and color appointment and no way he will be back to take Hammy. These investigation things take forever. So I cancelled his pool.

Im im treating myself to some shopping after the hair cut.

Good luck racers!

Marjorie, knowing you, I'm more impressed at how good you are being than if you posted another 20 mile run! I hope that came out right....I mean, it amazes me the number of miles you run, but I go crazy cutting back and don't run nearly as much as you!

Carol, I saw Jenny posting on fb about doing a Segway tour downtown with her brother and it reminded me that she was here to do the marathon. I want to go spectate, but I'll probably be too lazy. I think I do recover pretty quickly, although it's taking me a lot longer to recover from Mohawk Hudson than from most. I guess because I really pushed that one, and most of them I run at long run pace or just a little faster.

I am thinking I'll blow off the trails and just run around the neighborhood today. I slept in and have a ton of errands to do, and I've been wasting time on facebook for quite awhile now and morning is almost over. Oops!

karen

Happy Saturday, everyone.  I agree, running is good for building mental and physical fortitude.  Although sometimes the fortitude comes most into play when injured and not running!  Knock on wood, no injuries for me but I've been having some niggles.  Tapering for NYC so did 10 miles today and will be taking it easy this week.

Marjorie, very good that you are restraining yourself from running too much.  I'm sure the pups are disappointed that there's no pool today but hopefully next week.  Enjoy your visit to the salon and shopping.

Carol, running is good for getting rid of the crankies.   You've been busy so maybe a little OBF (overall body fatigue, as my running coach says) is contributing to it.

Karen, did you get out for your run around the neighborhood?  Beware of FB and those other time wasters on the interwebs!

Cindy, glad to hear the problem with your shins has cleared up.  When is your HM?  I wouldn't write off a PR just yet -- if you've had some extra rest to heal your shins, that could be a good thing.

MTA:  Damaris, have a great time at MCM on Sunday!

Hi to everyone else!

Karen, we're trying airbnb for the first time in NY next weekend.  I think we got a good place (much less per night than the hotel we had reserved and within walking distance of the finish line).  But It was a little irritating that several places we liked were listed as available but when I requested a reservation, the place wasn't really available or they weren't sure whether it would be available (or maybe they just didn't like my profile, haha).  And one time a host accepted our reservation then cancelled it a few days later (but airbnb gave us a $50 credit when that happened since they consider that bad host behavior).  So NY hosts were a little flakey.  But I think it worked out well in the end and I'll report back after next weekend.

PS That pasta you're fixing sounds yummy.

Hello everyone. I'm back at the cabin until Thursday. It's so nice to be home. I'm having a cranberry/sparkling wine cocktail to celebrate. I don't know if I'll remember all the personals, but I  read most days. Hope everyone has healed.

Marjorie, I am impressed that you're behaving.  Too bad Hammie missed pool and too bad for hubby getting called out at 2 am!  It was chilly (30's) here, too. I didn't take long sleeves to my mom's and had to wait till afternoon so I wouldn't freeze. It's time to pack every clothing option, I guess.

Cindy, big shout out to you for the 1000 miles for the year!

Is that Jenny from beginners who is doing MCM? If so, that's great!

Demaris, good luck on MCM! It's my favorite big marathon (though the number I've done is limited.)

Karen, it sounds like you're liking the job.  Nice 10!  Planning for Boston must feel exciting.

Lisa, it's so nice to read about your miles now, even on the treadmill.  Progress. : ).  I thought about you on the run/walk this afternoon. The greenway is in town, but it was so nice to be in the "woods". I hope before fall is over, you can make it out to a trail, even for a hike. It was good for my soul, if you know what  mean.  BTW, I think those inches from your thighs and hips came south for winter and settled on my stomach. They're unwanted guests.

Gatsby, your marathon is coming up in a month or so, right?  I've forgotten which one, but it sounds like your training is going great.

Carol, enjoy the weekend!   I'm sorry you had a bad week and am glad the run helped. Wedding is soon!  : )

Tessa,  just after I returned to GA, my mom had an episode of such severe back pain that she could barely stand. She also had to have a catheter for a few weeks (out now), prob related to her osteoporosis/spinal issues. She's improved a lot,  but we aren't sure if she'll get back to her independent status and have been taking turns staying with her, hoping she will.  Since I'm a widow and a nurse, my turns have been coming up most often and lasting longest. : )   We're looking at options, but know changes will be hard for her...she's lived on the same road since she was born.   She's  considerate and since the catheter has been out, hasn't been waking us at night.  The only hard with her is being there so much.  Anyway, decisions are ahead and while we don't want to face them, it's been several weeks and we have to. Again, you really have my sympathy in taking care of someone demanding.  My dad was demanding and thought nothing of calling out at night. It was absolutely grim. We had words a few times (I really do understand your son's frustration). My mom is a cake walk in comparison. Just a thought, have you considered asking Hospice about Ambien for your hubby, if he isn't on it? Or maybe for you, to sleep thru it. : )  Sleep makes everything more bearable, for me anyway.

On a happier note, I did 7.5-8 miles this afternoon at the greenway on the way home. Sunny, crisp fall afternoon. That's the longest run (ok, some walking) since August and was slow, but oh, so nice!  I felt almost like a runner again. : )

Edit to add:  Hi Laura!  glad your run was good!

Anyone know how Linda is? She had those knee issues?

Gatsby, Karen and Laura - thanks for the encouraging words about my half. It's December 7, so I do still have some time. The biggest hit is that I haven't been able to do any speedwork or tempo runs.

Camille - I'll bet you're glad to be home!

Tessa - I did get a nap - I set the two younger boys up with some popcorn and Scooby Doo and sacked out for a bit. When is your MM's race?

Off to bed-

Apparently there were super long lines and complaining at the MCM expo yesterday, but I will say that they do the best runner tracking I've seen. I've currently got a whole bunch of little animated runners on the course map on my computer screen and can't seem to stop watching and get out running. Which I need to get done because I have to go down to the boat with DH this afternoon. Apparently when they did the repairs (that caused the last sale to fall through), they left the boat a mess and we have a potential buyer coming to look at it this coming week. So we will be cleaning and folding sails, which they took off the boat, but then just threw below. This yard has been a pain to deal with.

Okay, personals after that. Must get moving.

Hey!  10 miles this morning in the beautiful and cool fall weather.

Sounds like everyone is having a nice weekend.  Gotta go!