Can't read... A bit tired here. Traveling back from a business trip, I got stuck in Atlanta. I mean stuck. In the plane, on the tarmac for 7 hrs (watched 3 movies!) then pulled back to the gate and got dumped off at 1:30 am. There were de-icing delays because Atlanta had 0.6” of slushy snow! New boarding pass in hand at 3 am. Tried without success to sleep on airport benches until 5:30. Gave up on that and had breakfast then zombied on CNN til 8:30 flight. Back to Durham by 10:30 then 5 mile run with Tory in 33F wind driven rain in 44:38 (8:58 pace). Then lunch and off to work. Can I sleep now? I thought the run would be good practice in case I ever need to run after being up all night….hmm might come in handy. Later, Steve

Can't read... AI got stuck in Atlanta. I mean stuck. In the plane, on the tarmac for 7 hrs (watched 3 movies!) then pulled back to the gate and got dumped off at 1:30 am.

Isnt' there some passenger bill of rights now?

Good Evening!! I took off on what wa to be a 4 miler at 4:20 pm which is kinda late here in the northeast in terms of remaining daylight. I opted to extend my run at the two mile mark to a 5.3 miler. This was a beautiful trail run in fairly muddy conditions in spots but I enjoyed it imensely. Finished in 47:45 for a 9:01 pace which ir right around Buger's recovery pace and Holly and Sarge's GA pace!! I think I'll rest tomorry in anticipation of my 12 miler on Saturday. Chris

RunninginDC—glad to hear you seem to be doing much better; don’t rush it though.

Thanks Tramps. Always important to remember, you and the foot reminded me this a.m. It was just a bit grumpy...not grouchy, not cranky, just grumpy. Glad I didn't plan on running tonight but foot is well enough that I will go out with the club on Saturday. Yippee!!! Went to the pool and manged 30 minutes of back and forth. Then the whirlpool, the cold plunge and the steam room. That is my new Tri....and I love it. Mr. Ribs: I love your new avatar!!! Thats some nice legs you got there kid. MC: that's some hug...can I have one??? Mary: I am sorry that your Mr. Garmin is going bye bye. Hopefully the next one will behave. PDR: you are articulate and beautiful. You will do very well. This place helped me to go for a swim today...how? Well, It was snowing here and I wanted to go straight home after work and hibernate. I have been working hard to get out there at least 6 days and do a run or a swim and I said to myself.....you can go home, you don't have to go for a swim. Then I ate the Raisin Bran muffin from Au Bon Pain. They have a 1/2 price sale between 3-4 on their baked goods and I can't resist such a deal. then I went to the website for the nutrition info...410 cal!!! An afternoon snack and I ate 410 cal!!! And I said...If I want to keep up with the RA weight loss goal, I have to work that muffin off. And that is not going to happen if I go home! So off to the club I went. Now, I don't know how many calories I burned in 30 minutes of slow as a turtle freestyle, but I know it was more than I would of if I went home. And now I will not get that "deal" again. I will start packing my afternoon snack. Good runs and good night.

TALL - Darby is beautiful! Makes me think - we need to start our "Pets" page again. ~Mary

Mary, we've got one going on KR, we'd love to have one of Brinkley there. http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17345

4 miles this morning. Temperature was 19 degrees. A new lady came to the running group - she is as slow as I am, so we were a good match to run together! So what if she's 58 and I'm 45, lol. A guy in a pickup truck with a snowplow blade thoughtfully took the time to slow down, roll down his window, and yell at us, "Get out of the middle of the road!" Sigh. The next time that happens, I need to remember to give them a big smile and say, "Have a great day!" I love driving Yankees crazy. Sometimes DH and I play a game - going down the sidewalk, we will smile at a stranger and tell him hi. It's so fun to see the reactions we get! Either a blank stare or a look like we're crazy. I love living in Maine, but I do miss southern friendliness. Teresa

I had a really nice run with McCat who was on CR and now RA. 4 miles at our civic center course. When I got back to the car, there were missed calls. Mom was ....not good. I called the helper who was with her and the battery died and no charger. My brother was at the house by the time I got there. He's staying the night with her.

oh Steve, I'm so sorry. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} to all of you.