GOOOOOD Morning folks!  Ready to get on this day and make it ours?  Almost, I'm sipping my yerba mate tea, I'll give that a few to kick in then I'll be ready.

RD for me today.  My legs feel fresh so I am tempted.  Outside it is a balmy (compared to Rach's currently clime) 1 deg F.

Something that I wanted to mention. During my run yesterday (treadmill - 6 miles) I watched a documentary on a Canadian named Terry Fox.  If you need some inspiration, man, that is a story to hear.  He became a runner.  I'll let you look up his story if your interested.  I watched his story on Netflix if anyone has that.

I had mentioned a couple of times I had an interview for a Director's position. I owned it.  Felt GREAT walking out of there.  I did well enough if they don't eventually pick me it isn't because I didn't represent who I am and what I can bring, it would be they need something somewhat different than what I can offer.  What an awesome feeling.  I used my transformation via running in a couple of different illustrations and had on of the Board comment how much he appreciated that (he was my PT instructor almost 20 years ago in the police academy).  So, I did my part during the interview and I just am hoping they feel I've got what it takes - meaning, I did my part, now its theirs.  LOL

SO, let's own today to.  Whatever challenges we might face.

sounds like yoy rockedyour interview NBug that's awesome!!!!

Gustav love seeing you talking about running again! Which of Higdon's plans are you following, and are you training for anything in particular?

Ok no more procrastinating.....gym time. Gonna run one mile on the TM today after doing the elliptical. Fingers crossed for no knee/ITB pain! Will check back in before leaving for work!

Morning!  10-14 miles tonight (most likely 10).  OFf to court.  Behave!

Back! Did 22 minutes on the elliptical and a mile on the treadmill. No pain . I do hate the treadmill though. I just can't justify running outside until I'm back up to at least 2 miles....the time taken to bundle up will be longer than the run itself! Easier to do it in the gym for now and be able to get more of a work out in on the elliptical too. It's snowing so I'm half happy and half sad I wasn't running in it. Happy cuz it's kind of slippery out there, and sad cuz I've yet to get a snow run!!

Awood happy to help you and pewpewpew! Hope you win!!!!

Damaris enjoy the miles later

Bin sorry about the ankle heal up soon!

Good morning.

7 miles planned for this afternoon / evening.  I'm going to try to sneak out of work a little early so I can get my run done in daylight, and finish up my work later in the evening.

Nice weight training session last night and then drove home in the pleasant 68 degree weather with the windows cranked down and my classic rock cranked up...nice....can't beat it for February - weather in the 70s all this week in San Antonio, sweeeeet!  Today will be hill work at Fort Sam Houston, around 4 miles worth.  Weather at run time today (4:30 pm):  75 degrees.

Gail was talking about joining the local YMCA because the schedule of their fitness classes better fitted around her work schedule.  She kept talking about it for 2 or 3 days, but just would not make the jump. Hey, I can take a hint!   So, since her birthday is next week, I went on my own and talked to the Y and got all the info.  They actually have a pretty good deal here locally, so I surprised Gail with an early birthday present and signed up, and I paid all the fees.  So now she can use any of the Y's in the city and even the ones in nearby cities to San Antonio (New Braunfels, Boerne, etc).  She is quite happy about it, and has been all excited the last few days, she did a Tai Chi class on Sunday, last night she went to Zumba Class, tonite she is going to a beginner kickboxing class...she has got a whole schedule of things she wants to try now, lol, the Y offers quite a bit.  Plus she has an indoor pool for her lap swimming, all kinds of cardio and weight machines, etc.  So I guess that was a good present!

Thanks for starting us off today Vance!  Yes, I am aware of who Terry Fox is; as a cancer survivor, he is one of my personal inspirations.  For many years here, our local American Cancer Society chapter held a Terry Fox 5K, which I participated in.  Congrats on your great interview, wish you all the best now in the selection process!  Enjoy your rest day.

Congrats on getting your run in already, Gustav!

Kristin, glad your workout went well and the knee behaved!

Good luck with the tempo run, Awood and with the contest!  I put my bid in for you.

So, Damaris, when you first met your DH, did he COURT you?    Good luck with your double digit miles tonite!

Sorry about the ankle, Bin.  Guess I missed the story on how you injured it.  Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Good luck with the webinar, Jerry!

Good luck with your 7 miles tonite, Margo!

Happy running around the lake, Dave.  Sounds like a nice venue in which to do a run!  Here is my 'lake' story, you might get a laugh from.  When I first moved to San Antonio, I was running along the Riverwalk and did not watch where I was going - ok, ok, actually, I was looking at a young lady across the river from me - and I ran right off the sidewalk and into the river, lol. Much to the amusement of all the patrons at one of the Riverwalk eateries by the river who were laughing and cheering and whistling as I came up from the water.   One of the Park Police officers (the Riverwalk is a National Park) laughingly helped me out and we had a nice chat.   Fast forward 2 months later.  Gail and I are in East Texas, staying at a cabin in a local state park.  I go running around the lake at the park.  I am winding around a curve on trail by the lake and am looking out at a boat on the lake (yes, there was a lady in the boat ); I hit a root or something on the trail and flip right over the edge of the trail - which was about 5 feet above the lake water - and..yep, you got it...KERSPLASH right into the lake.  I come up spluttering and spitting out water, the boat lady and her companions are laughing their heads off, and another boat comes alongside me to check on me.  A park ranger was in the boat, and we had a nice chat as I dragged myself out of the lake.  When he found out I was from San Antonio he said "You're not the guy that ran off the Riverwalk are you?"  I was like, what? How did he know that?  Turns out the Park Police guy in San Antonio is this guy's COUSIN and he told his cousin about me.  Sheesh!

Good morning all!

Well I hope to own this day!!!

By the time I left work yesterday, my stomach was not feeling well at all.  Not sure what it was all about, but I got dinner started and jumped onto the treadmill to try and get my 4.5 done and halfway through I just could not do it anymore.  I swear my head was spinning.  So at least I got 2 done.

Today I have 9x400 and I might tack on an extra mile before and after to try to make up for what I missed yesterday.

I also have my first 5K of the year coming on Saturday and am pleased to see the weather will be in the 40's!  It's also my first 5K since pulling my hammy, so I am looking forward to it.

Damaris- I found the FB group this morning and clicked to join.  And keep posting grumpy cat!  I just love him!!!!!!!!  He is the opposite of my Tiger who always looks like he is smiling.

Awood- I voted for your picture last night.  I hope that you win!  The 6 miles I did is part of my training for my first 10K on march 9th.  I am just excited that I actually did it!!!!  If anyone would have told me a year ago when I quit smoking and couldn't even run 1 minute that I would be able to run 6 miles a year later, I would have laughed at them.

Scotty- That is a fantastic gift that you got the wife!  And your YMCA sounds great where you can use others around you too.  We are so rural, it is 30 miles to get to another one. LOL  And with Valentine's Day coming, I didn't bother with hints to my hubby for gifts, I flat out gave him links to things I wanted! LMAO  There is nothing subtle about me.

N-Bug- I remember watching the Terry Fox story years ago!  That was a great movire.  I am a sucker for any sports movies though (Brian's Song is amongst my fave..although the original, not that remake!).  And fingers crossed on the job!  Glad that you felt good with the interview.

Gustav- Glad that you are doing well with your plan and feeling good.

Kristin- You are right with the treadmill....not worth it for a 2 miler to bundle up...then again, I am a wimp and just hate running in snow, so I stay on the TM. LOL

Bin- Hope you are doing some RICE for that ankle!  Feel better.

Jerry- Have fun with your webinar and enjoy your day.

Phillie- I hope you can get out early and get it done.  Keep an eye on your weather for the beginning of next week.  It looks like quite the storm is brewing.

Dave- I am quite jealous of your 60 temps!!!  Enjoy your run this afternoon.

Alrighty....work beckons.

have a great morning.