dawndaughter1 was supposed to go into the hospital last night but got bumped because they were busy.  Plan was to start the induction process then.  Found out she was bumped after PDR bought the plane ticket.

We're hoping/expecting her to go in this morning, pushing the process out 12 hours.  So PDR is on her way to Boston, as we speak.

Once DD1 arrives at the hospital, there is 12 hours of some medicine to soften things up, then they give the pitocin, which causes contractions.  DD1 may be in for a long night tonight.

PDR planned to wake up at 3am for the 6:30 flight but couldn't sleep after 2:30.  She'll sleep on the plane, no doubt.

Me?  I'm stuck here because of the customer meetings which go on all week.  

9.1 miles, 1:20:52, 8:52/mi, AHR 149 (76% MHR)

Thanks to all for all your kind comments and for thinking of us during this exciting time.

Once DD1 arrives at the hospital, there is 12 hours of some medicine to soften things up, then they give the pitocin, which causes contractions.  DD1 may be in for a long night tonight.

 

Yep - that'd be the case, I think. I had DS#2 by being induced. Got to the hospital at 6:00 AM, he wasn't born until 8:00 PM. That was the day from hell - and I remember it vividly from 1987! I hope things go better for DD1, Lou. Good luck, Grandpa - I'm sure you've already purchased your cigars to hand out!  Great run this morning, BTW.

No relief from the heat, Bill? Wow - 81° at 6:00 AM. I'll never complain again! Well - at least not until ....

6 miles this morning at a zippy 9:14 pace in great temps - 53°, no wind. It's so quiet at 4:30, and you think you're out there all alone in the dark, but I passed 2 walkers and 4 runners. Nice to know I'm not the only crazy person around here.

Well, well, well - #4 will be in purple this season. I knew it! How unfair that he just gets to meander into the Vikings locker room after not participating in summer drills or training camp and take over as starting QB. That Packer-Viking game in November will be REAL INTERESTING.

Very exciting Lou.  PDR will not sleep on the plane, though.

 

Just signed up the whole PBJ family (including me) to work the junkfood station at the Hartford marathon.  Five hours of handing out twinkies at mile 22.  What sort of a costume should I wear under the volunteer t-shirt?

 

Just some fizzy lifting, stepperfication, and spin cycle for me this morning. 

 

Found out the guy I'm running the New Hampshire marathon with wants to go sub 3:30 - but he just did 7 miles at 6:55 pace yesterday!  He can go so much faster than his goal.  (I should be able to coax him).

Great  Cake Hopeful !

 

Jylnne.....I'm very torn about Favre.......I don't know why I should be so concerned about his legacy when he's not. I think there something to be said about players like Walter Patton and Reggie White. Once Reggie became a Packer, he became a Packer for life.......Just like Patton could never see himself playing for anybody else but the Bears. I guess I thought Favre was that guy too. Of all the friggin teams to sign with though....sigh

 

I did see a funny shirt today already.......It read...."What the Favre ? "  hehe

 

13.11 miles. 1:43:19  7:53 pace.  Temps were cool, relative humidity was low (normal actually) I just had to run. That pace felt friggin awesome......I didn't have to think about running, my stride didn't feel hampered, my breathing wasn't labored. I could just let go.

 

Great runs wished for all y'all

 

(((((nonoruns)))))) - milestones can be tough. 

 

 

Thanks to everyone!  It's not a tough milestone for me though.  Just more a call to get back on-track.  I'm not sad -- he lived his life full-out and other than not getting the link about physical activity and health being important all the way to the end, he did about as good as anyone I've ever met.   He left me with enough memories to last me the rest of my lifetime, and that's pretty cool.

 

So, the plan was to get up and go early today (around 5 a.m.) and do a few intervals on the boardwalk.  Well, we had a huge thunder/lightning storm sit on top of us from 3 - 5:15 a.m.  Avenue next to us quite flooded...so I just stayed in bed and napped and eventually Renee and the kids joined Bayside and me for an extended family cuddle.

 

Long story short -- a few intervals look like they'll be on teh TM later.  Eh, I got away with no TM last week, so I'm not complaining!

 

Make it a good one today, OK??!!!

WRFB – here’s hoping for an easy (if possible) and healthy delivery.

 

{{{Mariposai}}} and {{{Breger}}}...just because....

 

PBJ – kudos to you for volunteering.  It sounds like fun, too.

 

Mary – very kewl!  Lovely cake, too.

 

Perch - great news!  I had wondered how that was going, but didn't want to pry.

 

I ran by the middle school track this morning to see if the construction is complete and I was disappointed to see what I had feared the reconstruction would bring: big new gates shut and padlocked.  I e-mailed the athletic director about it, but I suspect that there will be no more public access allowed. 

 

I did, however, notice a part of the fence that I might be able to climb.....Do you think they’d arrest me for trespassing if I snuck in to run intervals?

 

5 recovery miles for me today in 76°.

BTW... I got a job offer with Michelin in Greenville SC!  (7 month search has ended)

 Perch

 

That is great news.....congratulations and best wishes.

Is there where I sign up for the Baby Watch pool?  Best of luck.

 

Great looking cake, Mary!  Glad it all went well.  Are you sure you couldn't sleep because of all the sugar from the cake? 

 

Perch--congrats on the job but I hope you won't let gainful employment interfere with your running. 

 

Slow, sluggish, sleepy 10 @ 9:09.  I'm probably still worn out from yesterday's CNY encounter.