Welcome to August, folks! Been kinda slow around here these days. Guess people are doin' lots of trail running! I'm getting back out there tomorrow. Haven't run a trail since SOB. Took time for recovery of the knee. It's feeling better, but I need to keep working on it. The popping is subsiding again, so that's a plus! In case you have seen it, check out Kelly's RR at http://www.runningahead.com/groups/ultra/Forum/b74c3db880ed4de69a9630385fa55fa8. She is a trail running animal!

I've been in touch with the race director and hopefully I'll exchange medals. I realize this is a silly issue but I've never finished first at much of anything. Kelly

That's not a silly issue. I'd do the same thing. You work hard for your achievements, and you deserve the proper recognition. Now, we want a picture of that First Place medal when you get it! PS - Enjoy your weekend at home. MTA - I can't remember - did you post your race report link over at 40s??

I posted some pictures of Jay on this thread http://www.runningahead.com/groups/MastRun/Forum/Post/c9626b3c17ca4bb6857d00188ddbbb4f#focus. Kelly

I know I don't post very much but I do check the forum often to see what people are up to. I did a 12 mile trail run over the weekend. My longest run this year. Several injuries kept me from running the last 7 months in 2007. This year has been a long and painful return to running. I'm so far from top form but SO happy to be running again no matter how slow the pace. I ran a loop in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, did a short section of pavement over to Lynn Woods Reservation for a loop there, and then returned to Breakheart. I was feeling a little sluggish so I avoided all the big hills but still managed to climb about 1,300 feet in elevation. All the details of my run can be found here: http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/6418034 Although I'm still not feeling 100% I decided to commit to a fall marathon, Stone Cat in Ipswich, MA. I need to challenge myself and set goals. I makes me a better runner and a better person. Dan My Blog: http://breakhearttrailrunning.blogspot.com/

Hi Kelly I've heard many people say Stone Cat is a great race with awesome volunteers and suppport. I’m really looking forward to it. Will you be running the 50 again this year? Dan

Hey, OldGuy - We're glad to have you here no matter the status of your running. We're good at providing encouraging support. No trail running for me this weekend. My buddy, Karen, and I will be crewing for her sister Kate's first 100-miler at the Headlands Hundred. I'm very excited to take part in this race from the crewing point of view. If figure things will start to get pretty interesting around nightfall. I'll check back in here, probably Monday, and let you know how it went. It starts at 9:00 a.m. Saturday and ends Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Kate has a really great guy named Russ who's going to pace for her. He should be able to keep her spirits up through the long dark night.

I'll definitely be posting a crewing report. I think this is going to be a very interesting and educational experience. If you guys want to read a great trail run report, check this out: http://srlopez-maniac111.blogspot.com/2008/08/72608-white-river-50-miler.html He originally posted it in the ultra runner forum.

If you guys want to read a great trail run report, check this out: http://srlopez-maniac111.blogspot.com/2008/08/72608-white-river-50-miler.html He originally posted it in the ultra runner forum.

Hi all, Figured I'd pop in and say hi Your right, that report was awesome... really well written and very entertaining to read. Ok, back to tapering, sleeping high, and general nervousness for me... - Chris