Can you guess what day it is? I haven't had angel food cake in forever! So good though!

Our cold front arrives this afternoon! Temps will still be in the mid-80s today, but the dew point starts dropping and we're heading to overnights in the mid 60s! Coldest weather since May 15!!!!! Of course there is one warm, humid morning in the 10-day forecast, and that is Sunday, the day of my 10 mile race. Thinking about running that easy and adding on mileage for a long run.

Michael looks like a pretty intense storm - I don't think we have anyone in the FL panhandle, do we? Hope all in its path stay safe.

Today I will run a few easy miles. Kind of playing it by ear and not running a lot until the second half of the week when the cold front comes. Last night was speedwork with the baby runners. I ran the warm up, then just hung out in the middle of the track and blew a whistle every sixty seconds. It got windy and cooled off and we could see dark skies and lightning in the distance. The storm was SUPPOSED to stay to the west, but as I was driving home the sky just opened up. Came home to two dogs happy to see me and wanting in my lap.

Susan, sorry you're dragging. - hope things are better today Glad you're not getting the storm either.

Sandy, dude, bummer on the still sore booty. That stinks. I think Richmond is the same weekend as my baby runners half marathon, so much as I would love to hop on a plane and hang with you guys, I'm out. Plus Lisa's daughter's wedding, which for me means long runs with Lisa. Wait, I just looked it up Richmond is a week earlier than I thought. No, DH would not be happy (although the puppy is behaving like an angel, go figure). I better not.

Cathy, the volunteering sounds like it went great. Never underestimate the joy you bring to the runners. I remember thinking around mile 13 "I'm almost to seeing Sandy!" I saw her for like 3 seconds, and had seen her that morning, and I was having a great time running, but it just really lifted my spirits even more to see someone I knew on the sidelines. Glad you were there for your RB.

Kathryn, dying laughing at the ceiling tiles story. On the job, if they fully book AND take in every walk in, I'm guessing that in addition to being swamped, you starting getting some pissed off people that had to wait a long time. Good for you for standing your ground when it was time to leave. Don't let them take advantage of you!

Damaris, sorry about not getting into London, but yay, that means you're coming to Glass City!!!!! Proud of you for fully embracing the rest days.

Lisa, you crack me up. Hope this is indeed the end of summer weather for you. Summer after a taste of fall weather is hard to run in. I am falling behind in my podcasts, I need to get back into them.

Ginny, I have to imagine you've gotten a lot of strange questions over the years. Nice job getting out there for 3.

Lori, yes, do Glass City! Sorry about the breathing issues. Maybe just humidity after not being used to it anymore? I hope the test results come back showing everything is okay.

Damaris – hooray for GC!

Lisa – OMG the arrogance of (yes I am going to generalize but I see it SO often) MEN is appalling.  If many women had even a quarter of that confidence…  This world we live in…  Now I’m becoming a stodgy old gramma.

Lori – scary about the heart stuff.  Smart to cut the run back in that kind of H and H!  Hope you get good news from the Doc next week and you can sign up for GC!

Lizzie – what the what on the TCM pics.  Weird!  I’ll have to do some stalking.  I saw a link posted on Twitter of over 2000 photos (free) but didn’t have the patience last night to scroll through them all.  Walking the buildings and walking Ruger buddy sounds like GREAT recovery activity.  Oh, I still plan to come to Richmond and try my best to at LEAST run the half.  It’s snowing in Fargo right now.  Thought you would like that.  LOL on running outside.  Nice 4!  Yes, you are crazy.  In a good way.  Enjoy that massage!  Does Mammel ask about your race?  Ha ha I heard Michael was fast, too LOL

Ginny – LOL on the centipede question.  Did you just look at the person like “WTF”?  haha  I woulda.  Awesome that GD is playing volleyball!

Sue – a mullet is a fish?  And it was on the sidewalk?  Weird!  LOL I first read that you walked DH.

Kat – good for you standing your ground and setting a precedence at the new job.  No DOUBT they would expect otherwise if you gave in right away.  Not your problem they over scheduled.  Work/life balance is a MUST.

Cathy – ahhhhh sitting in front of the fireplace sounds LOVELY!  Is it real or gas?  I have a gas and even though it doesn’t put out hardly any heat (just a crappy 1996 townhome build) I LOVE it.  I looked into replacing it with something better but the cost was MUCH more than I expected or am willing to pay.  I have an electric blanket instead and just look at the warmth haha  That is AWESOME you were at the end of the marathon to see your pals.  I would have had similar thoughts “okay, I can make it to Cathy and then I’m almost done”.  LOL and funny Mr. Math didn’t want to walk by you.  Hey, you helped him get that speedy time!  How is he walking today?  Did he leave it all out there?

Karen – wow, that’s been a lonnnnnnnnnnng stint of warm evenings!  Yay for cool front minus the Sunday morning race.  You are a MACHINE!  Awwww your cute boys wanting in mama’s lap.  Has it been cereal for dinner this week with DH gone?  Hee hee  Awwww shoot about Richmond.  But, okay, I guess lol  Awwwww shucks about your comment to Cathy.  Favorite part of volunteering is seeing all my friends on the course!!

No run today.  Sitting on the bleachers watching volleyball about killed me last night.  Lots of ibuprofen today and plan to run tomorrow.  Day 4 of mid-40s and rain.  Almost time to build an Ark.  SO don’t want to be in the office but not sure I would have gotten out of bed otherwise.  The worm needs to turn in this world and STAT.  Homework Helper tonight.

Morning!  I have nothing or 3 miles and the chafing will dictate. It is still super bad and I have it covered by a bandage but that bandage won't survive a run.  We'll see.

Who has run Glass City?  The course map disappeared as they are seeking the certification.  Is it all roads?  Trail and road?  Paved?  A friend of mine is looking for a Spring Marathon and she wants to break 3:10 and asked about it.  She is deciding between that, Carmel and one other.

I wish the very best of luck to all in Michael's path.

Tuesday I found my buddy and we did 45 minutes out the trail. I saw an Osprey in the nest. I’m not sure if they migrate, but I suspect they head for some warmth somewhere. In the afternoon, DC and I did a hike for 80 minutes. It’s the third of the 8 hikes we do in Fall.

Today I’m going out the trail again. I’d better dash. I’m also picking up a book at my library.

Happy runs, All! 

Who has run Glass City?  The course map disappeared as they are seeking the certification.  Is it all roads?  Trail and road?  Paved?  A friend of mine is looking for a Spring Marathon and she wants to break 3:10 and asked about it.  She is deciding between that, Carmel and one other.

I have not run it, but have a friend that lives there and runs it every year. All roads. Supposed to be flat and fast. (MTA - roads and bike paths, so all paved, not necessarily all roads.)

Damaris....I am so excited that you are coming to Glass City too!  What fun!  Is anyone else doing the half, besides little 'ole me??  Thats okay,  I will get to the snacks sooner then you all.

Lisa...I think today is our last day of warm weather for quite a while.  I will be complaining about the cold soon.

Liz....good for you getting out there and doing 4 miles.  Usually if you can get that first mile in you are okay, although lately for me it is like 3 miles before I am warmed up.

Karen...yay on the cold front moving in, will make it so much more pleasant for you.

Sue...I go on those food binges too.  Lately I have been pretty good (except for those fries yesterday), but I never know when the potato chips will call to me.  Glad you are feeling better, except for your wounds.

Did upper body today, I was the only one who showed up this morning, not my usual trainer, but his mom, she's good too and I enjoyed it.

Ginny

Lizzie, nice you were able to get out for a few miles and feel like you want to do another!!!  Enjoy the massage after work.  Kinda jealous.  I love angel food cake, but like you, it has been ages and ages.

Karen, you are getting a cold front already??  We don't cool down until next Monday.  80's all week.  Have a good run later.

Sue, good luck on breaking the junk food habit.  I am terrible at it.  So convenient.

Sandy, sorry you are sore, hope your run tomorrow is successful!!

Diane, best to your family in FL.  Let the weather stalking begin!!

Damaris, I didn't get into London either.  I've applied probably 6 times.  I suppose when I am ready to spend the cash, I will try Marathon Tours and pay out the nose.  I guess it is hard to get on the tour too.  Sigh.

Judy, enjoy the trails and new book.

Lori, I take it GC was a decent race if you are going to join us!!!

Ginny, I might be running the half at GC too.  Just depends on whether I think I can do the full in the 6 hour cutoff.

Just got back from a short 3 miles, not a bad pace though for walking.  Disappointed.  The new shoes are fine, but aren't going to be a major game changer I fear.  We shall see tomorrow as I am hoping for a few more miles.

I really have nothing of interest today.

K