Happy New Year Boomers and Masters No run for me today, I've been working nights and a busy enough night it has been on dear old London Underground. Hope everyone has a great and healthy year, meeting their goals. Looks like our group survived the big move which took us into 2008 Good Runs To All Roy

So Brits lead the way, Roy has the first post and I log the first run. If I wanted to cause a ruck I suppose I could ask what time zone RA use as are we Brit's classed as early or late 4.5 miles in 34, legs felt tired due to my still getting over a cold, mixture of trail, grass and towpath. Weather overcast calm and warm considering the time of the year but artic conditions on the way Thought for the year from one of America's finest Ralph Waldo Emmerson That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved. ... Now off to Sherwood Forest on our bikes ( its got a lot of old coal mines so its not as romantic as you would imagine )

good morning boomers and masters, december was sooooo busy with the holidays and guests - all our kids and partners were here, plus friends of theirs and my brother, so fitting running into the picture was not easy, let alone getting computer time to log or write about my runs - and i have moved over not only to a new computer, but a new OS (an imac, absolutely gorgeous, but my fingers are still learning what to do). so... i will post about my beautiful run yesterday, if you don't mind, and maybe i will get back here to post about my run later today, but if not, perhaps you won't mind if i write about it when i wake up early tomorrow? yesterday we had 3 miles left to finish off 2007, and we ran a little farther just for good measure, though not quite enough to round off to 100 miles, but... we've had fresh snow every day, and sparkling rime frost, and postcard blue skies - and frigid temperatures. though yesterday was a balmy 25F. it was a good way to finish off the year, though a little lonely to return to the empty house after all three kids and partners left for seattle. happy new year to all, and good runs in 2008! susan

Happy New Year! Erika – congratulations on your 2007 mileage PR! I’m so relieved to hear that you carry a phone and can call your DH if the cold gets to be too much. That talk of blurry vision worries me. I hate the cold, but reading about your conditions often inspires me to suck it up and get out there. Halllar and Roch – nice racing! PJH – what was your September marathon? Hopeful - good luck today! {{{{{{dg3}}}}}}, who has suffered for months with her hamstring injury rehab. Be careful with your shoveling today! Here’s hoping for happy healing and an injury-free year for everyone in 2008. 12 easy-paced miles for me today, which included 4 trips up and over Big Hill Road, in 28 degrees, snow flurries, and winds gusting 25 – 40 mph. Brrr… Actually it wasn’t that bad once I got moving, and after a couple of times up the hill, that wind felt great. And thankfully, I finished with the hills before the dusting of snow began to make a slick layer. Painting, carpet ripping, Lowe's, on the agenda today.

Heading down to the treadmill in my building as I am not nearly as tough as Holly, it's raining and gusting wind Happy Healthy New Years to all my frens and to your loved ones as well. Barb

Happy New Year ! I'm not as tough as you guys, so I was on my treadmill for 3 today in 33:15. Felt much better than yesterday. Now I have to get out there with my shovel for some x-training. Good runs all.

Well woke up to another snow storm(maybe a foot today they say). How many can we get this year. It's unbelieavable. The streets are not runable and I was kind of cranky but after reading about all my pals on this site, I have decided to strap on the snowshoes and go...for a run.. I have goals to achieve and being cranky is not going to achieve them. Get up and Go Thanks guys and gals. We all need inspiration. Happy New Year... Tall

Happy New Year, folks! Kind of a special day for me and PDR, too. 8 effortless miles this morning -- my worries about twingy knee were unfounded. Workout: 7.1 miles, 8:26/mi, AHR 148 (target 145, oops), incl 4x20s striders Overall: 8.1 miles, 1:08 Good runs, all, and enjoy the day off (sorry if you have to work today)