Out for a nice 5 miles with DW this morning. The sun was up, the wind was down and it was an enjoyable way to start the week. My hopes that everyone can make the most of their start today.

Good Morning Masters One Qx:........Who the hell punched all the holes in my Running Graph ! Geez......I hate holes ! I did a 2 fer yesterday. 11.3 then a 5 miler later. Ok...Two Qx: Is your long run dimished by breaking it up like that. I know this question has been asked and debated but this is the group I trust.......That 2nd 5 miler was HARD ! A hard 2hr race on Sat. The 11 miler Sun am, Tuck pointed masonary for 4 hours then did the 5 miler. I did a 1 mile swim in 32 minutes this morning......freaking awesome....for me anyway ! Followed up with some drills and wrapped up with an all out 250 yarder. K people....Have a good day !

Morning, gang! Hey Craneium - nice race and race report!! Peter - I haven't seen any ducklings yet, but I've come across 2 sets of goslings in the last couple of days. Love the spring. SLO - a mile in 32 minutes - very awesome!! I did 12.5 miles on the trail early Saturday morning. The dogwoods are in full bloom and gorgeous. The trail was relatively deserted, and I got to see a couple of deer before they spooked. 7.25 hilly miles along the Sound this morning - 50 degrees with a mild breeze, and the rain held off until I finished. Glad to have the sproink back. (((((((((Tim)))))))) - hope to see you post today.

SLO, I haven't done doubles in many years, but I've always thought the long run should be done at once. As you say, this has been debated for years, and the elites generally work out twice a day because they have different purposes for the two workouts, e.g., ten easy in the a.m. and five with more speed in the afternoon. I can only drag my butt through one workout a day, but as you point out that second workout is tough! Jlynne, I felt for you yesterday in that half. I believe having that oatmeal helped me yesterday, and you would probably have benefited from some mid-race stops for some power drink. I ran a half in 2005 with a woman who asked if she could run with me. She ran the entire race without taking a drink. Of course she ran a 1:33 something and I ran a 1:34:06 so we weren't out there long enough to deplete but it did surprise me to see her running through all the stops. After the race I teased her about it because she beat me! In a half I used to drink once at around 9-10. In March I ran with the Saint when she got her PR and she drank at about three stops and the first was when we were well into the race, about 6 miles, but she had had a good breakfast. Headed out now for 2 on a soft surface, then to the Y for my core stuff. I feel pretty good after yesterday. Right foot just a bit sore by the heel, but that's just the pounding, not an injury. Spareribs

Stepped up to 15 min of slide boarding last night. I know I'm bringing myself along just right as at the end, I'm just "feeling it" in the lower legs and feet muscles. What's interesting is the core cramps I'm getting from it (dull cramps, nothing debilitating) in bed that night! Just got word from the husband that I can go running at lunchtime. Monday is usually a day off, but after 2 weeks of off, who cares?! I don't think I can wait for the ocean to warm up. I think I'm going to try the pool this week and see if I can deal with lap swimming for a couple weeks. I guess I could also dig out my shortie and swim in it in the ocean, but I really dislike wetsuits even more than pools. It's a miracle I swam competitively for as many years as I did given all my "requirements."

I hope Tim posts this morning. I like the idea of relocating. Geech - 11 miles last week. This week will be better. Today is a scheduled rest day and it was so cold outside, I was happy to stay in bed. I hope to catch up with all the "goings on" soon.

ETA: George, I noticed you've had to change that avatar.

Disappointing to be sure. But the Bs deserved their fate. (sigh), next year.

Mornin' all 5 easy paced---no watch miles at 7 am (careful not to run along the bus route---the kiddo was chatting up his crush and I didn't want to mess with his mojo). It was 44º this morning and I didn't wear gloves. I have been clutching my coffee cup ever since! Down to 28º tonight---better bring the flower pots inside. Good to see you Mary---fabulous puppy photo! Thanks. Hi HandyMom! I hear ya EGH3 Thanks for the start off Craneium---off to read your report next (we have three lilac bushes planted here from the in-laws house in Rochester---they are fabulously lush this year)