Mornin' everyone.

So Stumpy, Aamos, Hally, and Robin all took yesterday off from working out. I hope you are all better off for having done so.

Individually, our votes may not change the outcome of an election. However, collectively they determine the direction of our local, county, state and federal governments. So, in that respect they are never wasted, and even a vote for a candidate who can't win still sends a message. Beside that, if you don't vote, you can't complain about the outcome. And I never want to give up my right to complain!

Robin, it is always a good idea to take a fresh look at your training/tapering practices to see if they still work the best for you. But, after a taper period and race like you had, one wonders if there was something else going on that zapped your normally incredible strength. Meanwhile, I'm glad, and not the least surprised, that you kept a sproinkless but positive attitude throughout the marathon.

TW, I'm sorry to hear that DD2 has a bit of healing to deal with, and also about your cold. Classy move by DD2 to thank you with the Hokas.

I'm glad you had a good 10-miler in NH, LaT. I hope the political signs didn't obscure too much of the foliage.

Good 8-miler for you too, Twocat - enjoy the warm weather for another day or two.

Nice 4-miler +, Mariposai.

Tet, you are right about what will happen on TV after the election: We'll go from all the political ads right back to tons of ads for prescription drugs with millions of side-effects. I can't say which is worse because I tend to ignore them all.

I got a call yesterday morning to go with our Conservation Coordinator (she didn't want to do it alone) for a local TV interview about the current King Tide (full-moon high tide, which can be appreciably higher than a normal high tide) and its impact on our town. So I got about :45 of my allocated 15 minutes of fame on the NH news station last night. I also spent about a hour late in the afternoon blowing leaves off our front yard and driveway. Then it rained early this morning, more leaves came down, and now it looks like I didn't do anything at all yesterday. I invoked the Twocat rule and didn't go out this morning because of said rain. Beside that, my knot is back, so I'm working hard to break that apart. Conference call this morning, and a 3-hour meeting this afternoon, so it looks like a fun day!

Have a greta Tuesday!

Jay

Good morning.

Today I ran a crappydoodle 5 miles. Not sure if it was the heat/wind and some dehydration (I mean seriously? This is Canada. It shouldn't be almost 80*F)  or the squats and lunges I did yesterday (because I am getting fat and need to cross train now along with diet) but my run stank. It happens, ya know? Hoping my next one is better.

Good news is my contract at work is ratified and so no strike. Bad news is that I still hate my job and still have 10 years until retirement. lol.

Have a great day.

 

 (I mean seriously? This is Canada. It shouldn't be almost 80*F)  

Just enjoy it while it lasts, which won't be long......

Amy - I listen to Pandora all day at work, another free streaming music site.  You can set up your own channels (for instance, one of mine is Gavin DeGraw radio, which plays Gavin and similar artists), and set it to shuffle between different music categories.

Jay - that's how I feel about housework, especially the dishes.  I come back a couple hours later and the mess is back.

4.3 miles for me today in the early morning darkness in a windy 62 degrees with a fullish moon and skittish clouds.

I didn't run today either because I had a R knee replacement yesterday. Will be in the hospital until,Thursday. They're keeping me busy with PT and OT. So far I feel pretty good- the meds help. Marj is spending a lot of time here and I'm thankful for that.I intend to get back to running and/or walking after I rehab (2 months?).

Hope Stumpy's DW has a speedy recovery also.

Meanwhile I'll be lurking.

Speedy healing Henry!!

Rest and heal up Henry! Can't wait for you to post your first post-surgery run

My dad had a saying about leaves and snow. "The good Lord put it there, let the good Lord take it away...."

I pre-voted too.  So happy to have that out of the way. And let me just say (no political leaning one way or another), Alec Baldwin has nailed his Donald Trump impersonation!

Kevin - good luck to your DW on her surgery tomorrow as well.

5 miles on the elliptical and 30 minutes of weights and core today. I caved on the gray hair thing and went today to get my hair back to it's "normal" color"

Happy Tuesday everyone.

{{{quick-healing vibes to Kevin's DW}}}

My dad had a saying about leaves and snow. "The good Lord put it there, let the good Lord take it away...."

huh? my dad always said He put kids on earth to shovel and sweep it away.

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have a very dry marathon two cat.

Of course, then you won't have any excuses.

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Thanks for great update, henry.
Take it easy and have a perfect recovery,

In the meantime, will you be mobile enough to enjoy the fall foliage?

ps - as long as you're not running, though, you might as well keep posting.