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I thought I could out run the ran but didn't make it. The last half was in the pouring rain. Ended with a little over 3.
What's up with people not wanting to run in the rain? It's awesome. Not Miami rain that floods the streets in minutes, but rain!
I have Pilates and either 5 or 9 miles.
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Morning, Penguins!! Our gig last night went well -- the place had really good acoustics, so that's always nice. And the audience was responsive, which is not always the case at assisted living places. So woo-hoo!! Today I have to hurry home after work and make cookies for tomorrow's potluck dinner for chorus. Good stuff!!
PAD -- sorry you got poured on. That's just no fun. But woo-hoo for your 3!!
Docket -- I think it's when the rain is COLD!! Enjoy your Pilates and whichever miles!!
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Morning, Penguins!! Our gig last night went well -- the place had really good acoustics, so that's always nice. And the audience was responsive, which is not always the case at assisted living places. So woo-hoo!! Today I have to hurry home after work and make cookies for tomorrow's potluck dinner for chorus. Good stuff!! PAD -- sorry you got poured on. That's just no fun. But woo-hoo for your 3!! Docket -- I think it's when the rain is COLD!! Enjoy your Pilates and whichever miles!!
I doubt the South has cold now. All I've seen are my friends and others in the South not willing to run in the rain down here when we hit 100F in the last few days. Silly nillies, all of them.
Not referring to poor PAD, of course.
You'd be surprised -- it's been a freakishly chilly and wet May. Highs haven't been in the 70's often, and mornings have been in the 40's. Our heat still comes on in the mornings!
PAD - I don't mind having rain catch up to me as much as I mind heading out when it's already raining. Of course a good downpour can be blinding, both for me and the drivers, which adds to the excitement. At least you got in 3 miles.
D - have fun with your class and 5 or 9. Does it depend on whether you run with Richard or not?
HopesMom - I'm glad the gig was a good one. I remember singing in nursing homes when I was a Scout, aeons ago. They made me very determined not to ever end up in one.
We have rain here too - 50 and drizzly. It's supposed to clear up later, so I'll wait on my run, though Ben will get a nice wet walk. After last night's film about the founding of the Beer Runners, I'm feeling very inspired to go do some miles.
PAD - I don't mind having rain catch up to me as much as I mind heading out when it's already raining. Of course a good downpour can be blinding, both for me and the drivers, which adds to the excitement. At least you got in 3 miles. D - have fun with your class and 5 or 9. Does it depend on whether you run with Richard or not? HopesMom - I'm glad the gig was a good one. I remember singing in nursing homes when I was a Scout, aeons ago. They made me very determined not to ever end up in one. We have rain here too - 50 and drizzly. It's supposed to clear up later, so I'll wait on my run, though Ben will get a nice wet walk. After last night's film about the founding of the Beer Runners, I'm feeling very inspired to go do some miles.
Not today. he is sick and not running until Thursday.
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Group run this morning, but I was the group. 3.5 miles.
I doubt the South has cold now. All I've seen are my friends and others in the South not willing to run in the rain down here when we hit 100F in the last few days. Silly nillies, all of them. Not referring to poor PAD, of course.
We had 90's last week 60 this morning. It wasn't that bad but the last 1/2 I was running in 2" of water.
I went out between showers and got caught by some light rain at miles 3 and 7. Not enough to make puddles or even get very wet. 7.3 total.
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I'm still resting my pissed off back. I'm going to do the half on Saturday with Kristin as a fun run. She hasn't been training and I'm injured so it seems like it'll be a winning combo. As long as no one ends up in the hospital this year's race will have to be better than last year's. How's that for optimism?
Upcoming Races: Run as One 4M (4/24) * Japan Run 4M (5/8) * Brooklyn Half (5/21)
Those are the worse! Took me 1.5 hours to get to Pilates 14 miles away from my office. Sigh, I think drivers should stay home when it rains, instead of the runners, ha.