So, last night, the weather report was for torrential downpours here at the coast. In-accu-weather strikes again. Knowing how I live in weather opposite world, I set the alarm. Kids were restless all night, but when the alarm went off, I got up, and whoo hoo! no rain! Renee and I quickly got ready and headed out for 7 miles. By the time we made our first turn to the north, there was blue sky over us! Met up with a dog friend on the boardwalk and stopped the watch and walked with the dog and her people for awhile. On the way back I headed for the beach, which was wet and spongy but do-able. Then, after coming around the fishing pier, the first groomed sand of the season! Awesome! As this was my last mile, how nice not to be sinking in wet sand, but sinking into fluffy, drying sand. The only thing I can compare it to is a last ski run of the day realizing you're too tired and you hit a perfectly groomed run to ease on back to the base. It was that kind of spritual lift! Finished strong. Tendonitis seems to have gone away completely. Yes! Good like biketm in you 5K today! Good runs to everyone!

Good Morning! Good luck Tim and Tall! Nono – nice run – glad the tendonitis is gone. Erika – you have my total sympathies with your house woes. CNYrunner – your granny is awesome! 7.2 easy-paced miles for me today (ave pace 10:01) in 46 windy degrees. I got my hair cut and highlighted last night and when I woke up this morning it had neither fallen out or broken off – what a relief! This is always a fear of mine when I have this done…. Happy Saturday!

Good Luck biketm, and tall.. Excellent runs this AM.. Rest day for me.. Tomorrow...last 12 miler before Boston....still nursing this shin...looks like it is gonna hang on for a long time....until I can give it some serious rest... Good running ALL...

Welcome to the weekend! yesterday... JJJ- Enders Island....ooooh, how nice! You had little choice but to relax there, and enjoy the scenery! Did you have some Mystic Pizza while there? enke- Phew, we are all so glad you found your legs! They were causing quite a stir, running around town all by themselves without a body attached. Keep them, will you? Aamos- please don't implode. What a mess that would be to clean up. nono- yoga isn't tough enough as it is, eh? You son must be like a cat... always landing on his feet! PDR- if you are still looking for something to do, my driveway needs cleaning as well. You can stop by on your drive up to Boston. I'll email you directions. CNY- your granny make ME smile too, and I haven't even met her! Eliz- congrats on the long run and record week! As long as your running is ok, everything else is moot! Coach- I'll bet Aruba won't be half as fun as Boston will be next weekend... yeah right! wildchild- very cool about the new trail! I'm jealous! Pictures would be nice... deez4boyz- seeing another doc can't hurt. Keep up with the therapy please and get better by next weeekend, that's an order! Mariposai- I'm glad you got through your workshop relatively ok. Nice thought to move to SA during the spring, I'm sure you wouldn't mind that! Get a note from her and tell everyone it's doctors orders. dg- what are you tapering for? You seem to have tapermadness 24/7/365 evanflein- 50's would be great, maybe we could ask for a tailwind too? That's not asking for much, is it? Actually, Boston can have a very strange phenomonon with the wind. You can have a tailwind at the start, but then after about mile 21, as you approach the city, the breeze kicks in from the water and you end up with a headwind. Weather is often what makes Boston such a tough race, but you are ready for anything! evryday- can I borrow your wife? What a sweetie, and what a lucky guy you are! stumpy- I think your running shoes will be just fine using them as biking shoes. If you were biking 300-400 miles a week, I'd say they might show some unusual wear. The toe straps might cause a little wear on the uppers, and the edges of the pedals may dig into the soles a bit, but shouldn't cause anything that'll prevent you from running in them. evanflein- I'll be a full-blown participant pretty soon... That's what she said! today... biketm- you're probably done with your 5k by now. Where's the damn report! Hope it went well, Mr. workout maniac! nono- what a great morning you had! Groomed beaches! That must've looked cool to have your footprints as the only thing on the beach! I'm glad all seems well with the foot! Tall- do they still close the roads by the canals on the weekend? What an awesome place you have to run there! Holly- ahhh, the final cut and highlight before the big race. NOW you are ready! mainerunnah- you are gonna be awesome in Boston! Care to share a time goal with us? Tim- how about using this last week before Boston as your rest? It can only help at this point. anachrotech- always good to hear from you! I like hearing the words "felt ok". Have fun with your new toy! I drew the short straw today and am at work this AM, babysitting the few people who are here. Hit the gym beforehand and got in a short bike and elliptical workout. Had some wicked cool thunderstorms overnight, hopefully the trails won't be too muddy later for a hike with pooch. Lacrosse practice last night was a hoot, it was drizzling the whole time and the field was all muddy. The girls had a blast with it, but I'm sure the parents didn't appreciate the aftermath! Have a great "rest" of the weekend, gang! Be safe out there!

Good morning Boomers. Got up and dressed for a long run outdoors this morning, then looked out the window. There was 3 inches of snow on the ground and it's still coming down, with an added bonus of wind gusts about 30 mph. This is spring??? Decided there was no way I was strapping on YaxTrax in April and headed to the Y. The training schedule I'm following for the half said 10 miles today. I could only manage 9. Why is running long distances on a treadmill so hard? Note to self - don't eat big bowls of ice cream the night before a long run. Tim and Tall - good luck with your races today. Hope you both have good speed and good weather. Nonoruns - glad you enjoyed your run on the beach. Must be nice to run on sand instead of snow! btb - who said girls can't be mudders?! Loved your pictures - enjoy your walk with your dog later. Holly - you'll be looking good at Boston with a fresh haircut and highlights. Did you go with everyone's suggestion and buy something red? Mainerunnah - sounds like you're ready for Boston. Enjoy your taper week. Tim - take it easy on that sore shin. You want to be ready for the 21st! I refuse to shovel snow this morning. My dad had an old saying: "the good Lord put it there, let the good Lord take it away." Good Saturday runs, everyone. Jeanne

BTB-Lacrosse in the mud...ahhhh memories...thems were good times... Going to meet my running club soon for a little jaunt around town...I'll post later... Mariposai-Did you buy anything red?

5 easy miles in neighborhood w/DW. I seem to be recovered from recent bout w/ a intestinal virus. Tried to run Thurs. but had to keep it short, legs were a little shaky. Tim running 3.5 miles to the race in the pouring rain, wind & 39 degrees That alone should count as a PR Bob sounds like that would have been a good time to teach sliding, oh never mind that's baseball, not lacrosse. Although maybe lacrosse players have the need to slide sometimes? Everyone is glad Holly's hair didn't fall out Boomers Run The Country!!!