45 minutes of running for me too. But obviously much slower than whatever Tall was able to run. I ran 5 miles for a 9 minute/mile pace. I tried a couple of striders to see what kind of turnover I could muster. I had nuthin'. Speed work is needed bigtime ... Warm and Super humid. I was still sweating 45 minutes after the run - after a shower even. Just the way I like it ... Bill

Greetings all, Early morning run with all 4 Js—nice relaxed pace for 10 miles at 5:00 AM so everyone could get to work and on with the day. Dr. J’s son had surgery earlier this week (continued repair of a cleft palate as he grows). He is 9 years-old and her running warrior son who I have mentioned from time to time. They had to do a bone graft as well as a skin graft. He came through well, but no running or solid food for awhile---what a trooper. He didn’t want to call the nurse on his first night in the hospital because he didn’t want to wake her up! We all wanted to run together today to support Dr. J and exhale with relief collectively. 57F and low humidity---nice run and great friendship on the go. Home in time to see the kiddo off---last day of school is June 23. Erika, good luck with the mile race! I am doing a mile race on 6/22---a road course and as a fundraiser for the high school cross-country team. It’s been a LONG time since I have run a mile at all out pell-mell speed. I would love to break 6:00, but that’s a smokin’ dope goal. Lamerunner, I work with my cross-country and track coach from college. She helps me plan my training schedules and gives me a range of options----more intense through maxed out on time plans. She lives in Wisconsin and our contact is mostly through e-mail and phone calls. I maintain a much more detailed log on Training Peaks that she views. I asked her for help a few years ago as I wanted to get more serious again. I am very lucky, since she agreed as a friend with no fee. Thanks for the kind words yesterday. Time to refill the coffee cup and greet my desk! CNYrunner/Karin

Morning! A very sluggish 4 miles this morning with my neighbor. I knew I didn't have the energy to take Brinkley along, so I had to literally drag him back up to the bedroom before leaving. Very sleepless night. If my neighbor hadn't been planning on me, I'd probably have stayed in bed. 4 miles - 10:10 avg. page - higher than normal heart rate. Ugh. Went to the dermatologist yesterday afternoon for a routine treatment. I've had a spot on the side of my nose, right where eye glasses tend to rest and when he saw it his exact words were "we have to biopsy that". I know it is not right - probably cancerous as it never, ever heals totally. That along with a couple of late night phone calls kept me awake. Our phone lines are not working right - so we could not hear the person on the other end. Lots to think about when I should be sleeping. Maybe I'll take a nap at work - not much else to do. Your friend's son CNY does sound like a great trooper! Hope it all works out well for him. G-nite!

Morning all, Gorgeous day here also, albeit a little humid. 10.13 miles of hills @ 9:16 pace, HR unknown because I ditched my HR strap about a week ago. Good running to everyone today.

Good Morning! {{{Mary}}} Jeanne – good luck with your big weekend. Maybe you could post a photo of the happy couple? Perch - I'm betting you were flying on that strider... 6.6 recovery-paced miles for me today (ave 10:23) in 68 degrees, followed by 60 lunges on each leg. I’m having a little nagging right-knee pain, but it seems fairly mild, like a twingy muscle more than a joint thing, so I’m not too concerned yet. Rest day tomorrow might put it right. I finally finished painting the caramel color on the walls of my kitchen last night. Tonight I’ll remove the cabinet doors and begin sanding. I’m hoping I can get them painted before the weekend is done. Happy Thursday!

good morning Perch continues his wildlife adventures. dog #1 yesterday would have made me jump out of my skin. but loved cubby bear (is that right? no time to look). Jeanne, I hope all goes well Saturday. quite a day you have planned. Oh Mary, I hope it's nothing serious too!! I hope the rest of today goes better for you. and that you get that nap... CNY, when I read of your nice relaxed pace for you 10 miles, well, let's just say today I'd rather not know what that is! . Prolly faster than my zoomiest, which is totally fine but once in a while I like the land of delusion. (saw a card recently which said "I don't live in denial. I'm just visiting." ) hugs to all assorted hurting parts. PDR, I was glad to see you posting yesterday. had been hoping nothing was wrong. I tried a few striders for the first time (since injury) this morning, after a mile warmup. have kind of done it before but didn't keep track. I think it will work to do them this way, I'm so glad because I like them too, Perch. just did 3 & they weren't quite long enough but it was a start. 5:05 overall, run was 3.92. average pace 10:36, max 7:08. ahr 166-ish, max was 185. vista, sending very best wishes for you & your brother. have a great day, everybody.

Good morning, everyone. I almost had to run on the treadmill this morning, as the hotel didn't have wireless working when I woke up at 3:50am . I needed to use the internet to look for a running route, as I hadn't planned well yesterday, and this hotel doesn't have a concierge. Luckily, just before I was about to head out, the wireless came back so I was able to run outside. I had planned 10 miles with 3@tempo, but I had poor running strategy. I wanted to wait near the end to do the 3 and by that time I just didn't feel like it. So I didn't. Workout: 9.1 miles, 8:19/mi, AHR 154 Overall: 10.1 miles, 1:24 Have a great day today! Headed home tomorrow -- woohoo!