Nice quote Leslie, I like that too. Did I read correctly that Karen and yourself ran for 8.27 hrs yesterday?

 

The boardwalk is finally free of snow. It's mostly melted now so got off a nice 2.5 hr run in 45* and breezy. Underdressed in shorts as it cooled off,  but a nice bright sunny day at the beach.

 

 

Before I forget (again) there was questions on my race sched this year. Since I'm still a ways from a BQ, I have not decided but will probably do spring and fall marathons. Not sure which ones. I'm on the second round of the lottery for NYC, that would be a priority if I get picked, otherwise, next year I'm in it. There's 2 different marathons right here at home, the Jersey Shore in April, or what would be my third turn on the NJ Marathon in early May. I may drive some where else as a change of pace.

 

I have been having a good time watching the Olympics. Bode finally gets his Gold!

 

Good Week folks!

 

 

 

Great pics Leslie and once again, I have to hand it to you. Just the thought of heading out for 6 + hrs of running really takes some stuff. Good Going for both of you and for gutting it out.

That is some serious mud and I love, love , love the part where you told her "you already effed up my time so get moving"

Too damn funny......just being out there for that amount of time was indeed some good training. Hope Karen figures out her salt thingy!

Congrats......and you're going to do great at your 50 miler. Did I just say 50 miler? That is a lot of miles.....

 

Will be scheduling an appointment with the doc as my IT band is in bad shape and again, I'm not able to go more than a mile without pain. *sigh*

 

Have a great week everyone.........Jewels

I got in a nice 6er in 2-8 inches of snow @23 deg with mod snowfall yesterday. It was prob the effort of an 8 miler without the impact and just kind of gorgeous surreal run.

 

Leslie congrats on surving another epic race, glad it wasn't you struggling.

 

Nice long run Joe.

 

Carol the best taper week advice I ever got was from Jonathan and that is run just enough to feel like a runner.

As for getting up in that deep powder after falling it is indeed a challenge considering a you also have a 20 pound pack. The first thing is to try and get your skiis kicked out and below you. If they are buried you have to try and kick out sideways or perpendicular to the ground. Next take your poles and make an X with them and push off at the intersection of the x.

 

Jewels heal fast :-).

 

Ev our annual forums snowshoe stomp with igloo camping is this weekend. Hop a jet to DIA, simple huh?

 

Arla that Monterey run sounds pretty cool. We wiil be in Palm Springs next wk for conference. I actually enjoy people watching the natives there, live and let live. Its just kinda boring if your not a shopper in the $$$ botiques or a golfer. or a pool person. We did run/walk some of the trails there but truth is we don't have much free time as we are stuck in a conference room most of the time.

 

Cindy sounds like some great snow this weekend, maybe we can hook up with you guys in March sometime.

 

I have been running equipment through the shop getting it ready for spring. Some days I feel like I work at one of those oil change places. I have alot to do as Spring is just around the corner.

Hiya Folks, nice pic Jim ! Makes me want to head back up to the mountains.

 

Mentally whooped last night so settled for just a 3 miler. Lotsa rain today will probably wash what snow is on the ground away,but another round of snow forecast  for Thursday. Yuk!

Morning, Gang -

 

Jim - You're going to Palm Springs?  The Cabazon Outllets Mall is about 20 minutes or less north (?) of there.  I know shopping's not your thing, but they have a Columbia Sport outlet store that's known for having good sales.  The last time we were there for a conference, I went sort of nuts in that store.  It's a HUGE.

 

Carol - Are you doing the Cowtown this weekend?  If so, Bobev over on the Predawn Runners forum is running that, too.

 

Joe - Sometimes just the fresh air and time outside is what the bod needs.

 

Cindy - The mud WAS fun!   Sounds like you've been as busy as ever.  How's Mairead?

 

3 easy miles this a.m.  Misread my schedule (thankfully).  Was suppose to do 10, but I'll do those tomorrow.  This week's kind of screwy with me leaving for Conference on Thursday in San Diego.  I'll be hitting the dreadmill since it looks like we'll be right smack dab in the middle of Concrete Haven.  Yuck.

 

Later!

Hey Jim - Thanks for the info.  We're staying at the Doubletree of the Cabrillo Hwy on Hazard Center Drive.  It looks like there might be a path/small road that runs along a body of water.  I need to check that out a bit closer.

 

Today I experienced my first birthday at my new job.  All the support staff kick in $10 (7 ladies) and they get you a gift certificate and give it to you with a card and sing happy bday to you.  Nice!

 

So far The Hub hasn't remembered it's my birthday.   After 22.5 years of marriage, not good, my friends.  Not good.