I have some in my coffee this morning...

No, not really but I wish!

Morning!  Warmer today. Poured buckets yesterday, this morning it was in the upper 50s.  Shorts and t-shirt weather! 5 miles was not too bad.

Lizzie--our office closes if the schools close for bad weather.  Ugh on mammel.  I hope you are keeping a "mammel file" in case you need it.

I have a 6 hour webinar today. Plan to shut my door and knit. I actually pay attention well like that.

Sandy--I put on a visor or knit hat uner my headlamp. Visor works better. This morning I was clicking along and then realized there was this light near me....what was it?????  It was my headlamp stupid.  Wake up!!

Have a great day!!

Crazysue, the knitting can actually help you focus. As a knitter, I can attest to that. 

Lizzie, I am thinking good thoughts for both you and HCBF's jobs. Oh and about the Mammel thing, the women are looked upon as the decorations on the golf course. 

Monday I ran at home for 35 minutes.

Today DC and I are going out for errands but also to the gym. The temps finally went up to freezing. They have been awful and it’s been icy.

Safe and happy runs, All! 

Tired this morning. I plan to run a few easy miles then go to OTF for the first time in ages. I find that if I don't run first I can't get my HR up during OTF, which is kind of what the whole thing is based on.

Two nights ago a heavy storm came through and Riley, who has never been bothered by storms or fireworks or loud noises, started shaking and got in my lap and was miserable. We figured maybe he was in a room with dogs that get nervous when fireworks went off on NYE when he was in the kennel. He eventually calmed down, but then last night started shaking really bad again. We googled, probably just anxiety, but there were other things it could be and there were no loud noises or anything last night. He got pretty bad, so we took him to the emergency vet, where they checked him out and did bloodwork and sent him home with a prescription for trazadone. I'm like "oh, that's a good one, I was on that for awhile" and DH was just shaking his head. Need to submit the paperwork to pet insurance this morning, but I think it's just under the deductible. I'll submit anyway in case it continues - it's a lifetime deductible per condition.

Sandy, cool on the headlamp. I have had one for awhile but never wore it, always just carried a little flashlight or something like that. I finally wore it on one of our Saturday morning runs a few weeks ago and I loved it - who knew? Apparently everyone except you and me, I guess.

Laura, that's a bummer on the job. Sorry it didn't work out.

Kilmisters, something tells me you're harder on yourself than any boss could ever be. It sounds like you are thriving in the new job and it's a great atmosphere for you. Positive feedback would be nice, but I wouldn't worry if you don't get a lot of it.

Cathy, I read a local article about your guy starting at the back the other day and thought of you. The half and full do start together, but if he starts at the back and I start in the A corral, I'll have probably 1/2 hour head start. And then the half and full split just after mile 7. Rough math in my head says if I'm running at all decent I should be past the split before he passes. He will see a lot of Beef jerseys though, this is probably one of their most popular races.

Tessa, I had to google that tick as I had not heard anything about it. Ticks are probably my biggest phobia. Yeah, the Beef Team is probably more popular here than in a lot of places, although I think most states have a team of some sort. Well, any state that has people raising cattle. So maybe not Delaware, or a few others. I've never gotten a bad comment on it (even outside of TX), but just like I would never say anything about a no-meat athlete shirt, I don't think most people would say anything about beef. One girl here I met on the Beef Team is a vegetarian, but she likes the race reimbursements. Bummer on not being able to WFH today. But hooray for the rain out there!

Margaret, I'll have my 80 km today (I think I'm at 76). Silly how that does motivate you. I hope the prize is good - I mean, I would have run the same mileage with out it, but I think Cathy and HCK would be giving me the virtual stinkeye for getting them outside so much in their crappy weather!

Liz, I am crossing my fingers and toes that the presentation goes well and HCBF can get his butt back to RVA full time! Mammal is pissing me off.....he should not be in a position of power and he should not be able to do the things he does.

Susan, we're back to shorts and t-shirts too. Until Thursday night, when the bottom drops out again. It won't be as cold as the weather when we were gone last week, but marathon morning will be awesome.

HCK, makes sense on the commute, as long as the roads clear in time for your in-between time. Today is the first day back for our schools, seems really late.

Okay, better get a move on if I'm going to get this run in before OTF. Later, all!

karen

Maybe not tequila in the coffee, Liz, I'm not sure how good they'd taste together.

I have a story about someone inadvertently making coffee with vodka rather than water, apparently that didn't work too well either. His 20 something daughter was out of town for the weekend, he went into her room for some reason, saw all these mostly empty water bottles, tsked at her, collected the bottles, combined them into one bottle of water, and decided he didn't want to drink it but if he used it for coffee any germs should be killed and the water wouldn't be wasted. Poured it into the coffee maker, set it going, made the coffee, took a sip, and did a spectacular spit take across the kitchen. Those mostly empty water bottles were where Katie was using the "hide in plain sight" method of concealing her stash of vodka.

Liz, fingers crossed HCBF gets transferred back, and keep documenting Mammel's behavior. That is not right.

Susan, have fun with the 6 hour webinar. I would be knitting too! And giggling at you startling yourself with your headlamp.

Kupcakes, hope the ice had melted by the time you left. Sensible to delay an hour rather than two.

Laura, at least they know you are interested in taking on new responsibilities and moving up.

Judy, glad you are not out running on the ice. Having options is a good thing.

Karen, I hope nobody would be rude about Team Beef, but some people are intrusive and obnoxious. Poor Riley on the anxiety!

Today: 6 in a heavier rain. RN and I did 4 together, then she headed off to get ready for work and I did a couple more miles around the subdivision. Not a bad run, it's not that cold, but windy as well as rainy. We passed Greyhound Lady, who did not have her dogs with her this morning, but was bundled up in a yellow slicker and pants that would have suited a New England fisherman. She does not care for inclement weather and wears sweats even in a California summer. We know it's very hot when GL switches to capris. Longer run because I am working from home today. The traffic map already looks like a couple of old pop songs: "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree" and "Scarlet Ribbons". With accents of red squares where people have proven this morning that two solid objects, such as two cars, a car and a big rig, or a car and a guardrail, cannot occupy the same point in space simultaneously.

I may try for a second run later, but that depends on the weather.

Tessa, the taste of that coffee must have been something!

Did I share my ugly pics from the race?  OMG, I deleted so many already but this one takes the cake.  How I really felt:

But give me a margarita and my mood improves:

Tequila, eh?    Warm this morning, but the warmer weather did create some slippery spots.  My foot is a little sore, but I would like to get out sometime in the next couple of days.  Thursday looks like a bad day, starting in the high 40's in the morning with rain but the temps are supposed to drop into the teens, so it will turn into sleet and ice.  Sounds like a mess in the making!

Lizzie, nice 8!  Hope the roads clear up for you!  I may have to get my Trax out for this weekend.  We have the issue that once we get a lot of snow and it warms up, the ground is still frozen so the melting snow just pools and doesn't clear.  Then it may get cold enough to freeze again and it just all turns to ice.  That is good news about HCBF's job!  I'm hoping it works out!!  I pronate slightly, though looking at some race pics, it looks like I pronate a lot.    I have read that neutral shoes are best for those that get PF.  Haha, yeah, I forgot about the TM and your bathroom issues.  Definitely a plus.     I am on call about once a week M-TH, and then we rotate the weekends and holidays.  Weekends were are on call from Friday night until Monday morning.  There are currently 6 of us in the rotation, though that may drop to 5 mid-year.

Sue, sounds like nice weather!  Haha, hope you get some knitting done.  

Laura, sorry about the job situation.  Sucks that there is nothing they can do for you.  I didn't realize that yesterday was a rest day in the ab challenge.  It's the first time that we've had rest days in the challenge!    Some people post when they complete the challenge for the day, but don't feel obligated.  

Karen, aww, I hope Riley is better!  I figured Houston was a pretty big race!  And that this is a big race for Team Beef.  

Sandy, 1:1's, I have one scheduled with my boss every couple of weeks.  Half the time they are cancelled (by him).  He is in the UK also, so I rarely actually see him.     The headlight sounds nice.  I have one that clips onto the visor of a cap.  Of course, winter is not really the time for wearing a cap, unless it is over another hat.    Reflective stuff you put on your skin?  Sounds like the kind of thing people would drive right up to you to see because they don't know what it is.    Nice miles!   We tried a week long on-call rotation once, it didn't last long.  Even if you don't get called that's a long time to be on call!  This ice palace sounds interesting.  You will have to post a pic when it is done!

Tessa, interesting story about making coffee with vodka.  Ha.  I'm glad you got some rain!  

Damaris, glad you are feeling better!  Yes, that first picture does say it all.

Ginny, I am sorry about Beau.  Happy Anniversary, though.

Margaret, your birds are pretty cute!  My nephew had a parakeet that they let fly loose around the house.  It kind of freaked me out when he was swooping around.  

Cathy

Lizzie, best thoughts to HCBF and returning to RVA to work!!!!  Mammel is an idiot.  I hope the weather holds for your run tomorrow.  
I over pronate significantly.  My knees sometime rub andI kick the inside of my right ankle.  You can see the wear on my shoe where I kick it.  I wear stability shoes to help.  I used to do Motion Control, but they stopped making my shoes, so I switched to Stability and seem to be fine.  I tried neutral, mistake.

Sue, glad it warmed up and no rain for your run.

HCK, even though it is only an hour you go in late, isn't it nice!

Judy, hope the errands aren't too annoying.

Laura, sorry about the job.  

Karen, sorry about Riley.  It is a common issue.  At least you got some meds to help.  Only a few days left!  Are your disciples excited for the race?  Best to them, and you of course.  

Sandy, come to AZ, there are still openings for the half at Antelope Canyon!!  It is that weekend.  Cmon girl, join us!!!  Fly into Vegas or Phoenix and drive - 4-ish hours.  I'm going Fri-Mon...  Just saying...

Tessa, funny about the vodka bottle/coffee.  Blech on the combo.  Good luck with a run later.

Damaris, glad you are feeling mostly better.  Gonna buy those photos??  Hah.

Ginny, so sorry about Beau.  It is so hard to lose them, they are a huge part of us.  You will know when the time is right for another pet.  They often find us when we least expect it.  Happy Anniversary.

Cathy, eek on the ice.

Margaret, agreed, keep the cute bird photos coming!  I didn't realize you had 3 birds.

UGH, I am still SO sore.  That is what I get for doing a pretty challenging hilly/rocky 25K with minimal/zero training.  I went for a very short walk yesterday (to the outlet mall, oops...) and it wasn't fun.  Shopping wasn't that much fun either, I found NOTHING!  Well, a few things I was interested in, but self control (who me?) won out and I went home empty handed.  Tomorrow I will go out for a real walk, doubtful on running, but ya never know.  It is supposed to be in the low 70's again.

Nothing else, work shortly.  Have a good Tuesday all.  No tequila for this girl.

Kathryn