200 pushups, 200 situps, 30 barbell curls, 30 lat pulldowns, 30 squats, 50 wrist barbell curls. Dark Horse

dg, I hope the car ride wasn't too hard on your priformis. I also hope that, in spite of the sad reason for the gathering, you got some good visiting with family. Roy, nice run with mrsRoy and neat picture. Peter, congrats on your marathon PR and BQ. Teresa, it sounds like quite the running day for you and your family. Congrats to you on your sub 30 5K, your daughter and friend on their PRs, and your son on his 5th place XC finish. Nice long runs for Tammy, perch, Holly, bike, and mariposai. I had a busy day. I got up earlier than usual (4:15) and rushed more than usual to get out the door. It was in the mid 40s, calm, and extra dark with the early time and overcast. I got in 8 miles in a bit under 1:16 for a 9:29 pace. Then, after cleaning up and breakfast, I drove about an hour to a regional HS XC meet where my cousin's son was running. I got to visit with him before and after the race and with his dad and sister during the race. When that meet was over, I drove an hour to another regional HS XC meet where the team from the HS at which I used to teach competed. I no longer know the kids but the coach is an ex student as are a couple of the parents. After that, I had another hour drive to get home. It was a fun day. A good day and good runs for all. TomS

Thanks, everyone! You guys are the best!

Another HM race completed. The inaugural Columbia River Power Marathon, in Umatilla, OR. Had a fabulous drive down there, great race, very small field, did not PR, not by a long shot.....hills were much bigger than I expected. But the scenery was fantastic and everything about the race organization was terrific. Dove from KR is going to kill me when she finds out I was playing leap frog with her for 10 miles but was too focused and tired to start a conversation. Fantastic job Teresa! You too Peter, you keep getting PR's!!!

Another HM race completed. The inaugural Columbia River Power Marathon, in Umatilla, OR. Had a fabulous drive down there, great race, very small field, did not PR, not by a long shot.....hills were much bigger than I expected. But the scenery was fantastic and everything about the race organization was terrific. !

Have I known you were going to be there I would have gone to run the full also. I was thinking about it, but did not know anyone who was going to be there

HUGE CONGRATS, to Peter, Teresa, and Tet..you guys rock!!! Rock and Roll I tell ya! Tim

And I don't know what to think of Dark Horse and the weightlifting report, how do I compete with that? It's all a bit bewidering and intimidating... Simon.

Simon, remember each one of us are in different stages of a journey...don't be bewildered or intimidated......just be YOURSELF and be proud of what you are doing. It is so great to have you here.

Petah, Petah, Petah.....(Bette Davis had this line, she's afav)....WOW!!!! HUGE CONGRATS, MAN! I'm at a hotel computer so don't have much time, but I am so happy for you! So, will we be seeing you in 09??? In Boston? O say yes! Oh, boyo boyo, I am just so happy for you! Looking forward to the report--I have to run and get home tomorrow and go to work Monday, but I'll be reading it, however late, so be sure to post it with all the details, I want to know. Sayhey, congrats to Teresa and tet, too--- And tet/jon--they had a bit of a deal here at the expo, so I went ahead and signed up for the Seattle rnr, so I'm in, pending airline carp and all that. Get stevie ray to agree to a Kona/Seattle double that weekend, willya? He can do it.