Dinner with Twocat Report: First, I pick him up...but I have no car, because I lost it. We wander the streets of the south university neighborhood until I find where I parked it. Heck, though, he's a professor so he knows this is standard behavior. Then I drive him around and show him the pretty rhododendrons and other Spring foliage at Hendricks park and various jogging paths....twocat talks and talks, and when I talk, it's like..."yes, I --" "but what -- " and so forth. Getting a word in edgewise is a real challenge! I'm not sure he saw the flowers, even! I showed him Prefontaine's car crash site (with all the bibs and medals adoring fans have placed on the stone marker...hokey, yes, but heartfelt), and he's like, "Pre who?" I made the mistake of saying I need to lose a few lbs to get to "BQ weight" -- that is, I said this BEFORE dinner, so twocat (one of those "oh, I just stop eating when I need to lose a few" people) watches my dinner consumption with a critical eye. I admit, I was really pushing it when I tried to grab his last steamed clam from the bowl. (But hey, it was delicious and worth the fight.) All in all, he was a delightful dinner companion and great fun to discuss past & future marathon plans with. Now he has to give his seminar, so I wish him well today. After that, the host department is giving him the Royal Tour, with a trip to the Coast and a local winery....how cool is that? Thanks, twocat! Come back & run the marathon someday, OK?

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That's so cool Econo. And isn't it amazing how brash kid from Coos Bay (where the hell is that?) can become so Iconic.

good lord...Dopple Bock posted this in Carolyn's April Master Runs... 509 in April (7:38 avg pace) 1887 YTD (7:41 avg pace) At that rate, he will have aound 5700 miles for the year ... Tim

= 17 miles per day!!

. . . Coos Bay (where the hell is that?)

About 4 hours north of me! Beautiful coastal drive from here. Econo - Great dinner report! Mary - What a sweet baby. Looks like he's giving you the about the cereal, though. Question - they're momma doesn't nurse them? An hour of strength/core this a.m. whilst watching "For Love of the Game," one of my all time favorite movies (great soundtrack). I don't know why, but I have not been able to pull myself together enough to get up for that extra half hour twice a week to ride my stationary bike. However, after my trail run next weekend, I have to pull my head out of my - well, you know - get more serious. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Econo - just like you to lose your car! I will look for Two Cat running on the streets of Florence when I go through on my way to Eugene. . See you at the starting line - also, since you really like to eat, I will be at the Hilton about 4:00PM. today. Hint, hint! I've had a runny nose, but am better, and plan to run the good race tomorrow. Yep, Slo Hand (a musician, like me): Coos Bay is THE Pre place. I could barely even walk up Agony Hill, let alone run! fatozzia, Coos Bay is 1hr, 15 min from my house North of there. Do you ever run there? Come on up! Woods Lady Love the puppy!

fatozzia, Coos Bay is 1hr, 15 min from my house North of there. Do you ever run there? Come on up!

You're south of Coos Bay? Where? I'm in Eureka. If you or Tammy let me know far enough in advance, I could definitely come up for a race some time. Would be fun! I've never had the opportunity to meet any RA folks. Missed Carol over on the 40s thread bythismuch right before we went on vacation.

60F, sunny, skies so blue....unbelievably gorgeous day again today. I forced myself to get out, even tho I felt crappy this morning. I ran 2 miles and took two walk breaks to rest my comprosmised vestibular system. I get weak and shaky when I overdo it, which is just one of the lovely characteristics of inner ear infection. Bumpy terrain, too much visual stuff going on in the periphery seem to overwhelm the system, on top of just plain motion. I think I'm going to look for a track to run at so that I can stop and be close to my car whenever it gets to be too much. I did have a nice sweat going by the end and that felt good! Awww Eugene....they say you never forget your first...