Had a really nice 6 with Earl this am...beautiful fall day..it's been drizzling and this morning the sun was shining on the golden brown oak leaves lying on the ground.

QOTD:  Just a longish run Sunday...rain tomorrow which is always a good time to do movies and lunch.  I have next week off but since we are going nowhere I just may come to work for those three days.  Sunday should be nice so maybe a little jeeping and drinking are in order. 

AT:  Sending good vibes for your sister because her brother is such a good guy.

Mandy:  Why you soo grumpy?  You're young and beautiful and can run again.  Not to mention having sweet Bella to hang out with.

 

Also routing for the deer...  

I'm rooting for the hunter.  And LB2, when you get that buck, I've got one or two in my yard.... Never mind I'm in the city; I won't tell if you won't.

AT-- sending good wishes for your sister.

Good afternoon all!

I sort of blistered my regular 7 mile trail loop at Coventry Woods today at lunchtime. My best time on this run (training) was just under 64 minutes with typical times lately of 65-68 minutes. Today I ran it in 59:56, and I did not feel like I pushed it until I turned the corner for the homestretch, saw the watch read 59:20 and then cranked it up to the finish. A couple of intermediate watch checks also gave me surprising times. I wore a fresh new pair of Altra Lone Peaks today. Was it the shoes, cold brisk weather, or something else entirely? I felt xtremely confident with my footing today despite the usual assortment of PA rocks and leaves.

QOTD: "Longish" trail run tomorrow with my partner in crime. Some football viewing, beer drinking, but probably a lack of hell raising. Just in case you've never heard that one.. Beer drinkers, Hell Raisers.. Baby don't you wann come with me? Yay for old ZZTop.

AT - Have fun at JFK. Seems like it might be a good day for PR's. My first JFK is still (and probably always will be) my best executed race. No desire to do it again though. Prayers and healing to your sister.

Mandy - Sorry about the winter blues. Too early in the season for that.

 

Or you could join me for a warm weather race in January or February. I'd welcome the company.

Sounds lovely, George!  Where are you going?  I will be going to Arizona in February, but that's a while off.

And you're right, XT.  It is too early.  Someone smack me.

SRD today for me.  Heading down early to Boonsboro, MD to work at the JFK50 and then later in the day I'll pace a friend for the last 12 miles of the race.  It's his first 50, and he's a basket case right now.  Hopefully he can channel his nervous energy into a good race.

 

DW is back running again after her bad fall last week on the AT.  No fractured pinkie, just bruised, cut and sore .  She's pacing another friend, also for the last 12.  Her friend has done 8 JFK's and is calm as can be right now.

 

All in all, I know 13 people racing this year.  Hope that's not an unlucky number.

 

I know we have a lot of agnostics on this forum, but a prayer or two, from those who do that sort of thing, for my oldest sister.  She had confirmation that she does have breast cancer and is now deciding treatment options.

 

QOTD:  Racing, pacing or what weekend plans?

So sorry to hear about your sister. She is on our thoughts.

Running? About 5 last night in the mud, tweaking my ankle of course since it is really muddy and the ankle is weak.

Hoping for something more today (or some cycling)

Nice job on your PR...I am thinking you had beer on the mind.

. Was it the shoes, cold brisk weather, or something else entirely? I felt xtremely confident with my footing today despite the usual assortment of PA rocks and leaves.

 

Thanks for the challenge..

 

 

Queen: Glad you got to run again! Now keep that streak going!