[katholeenie]

<p>Butt tape and 3 on the tm, with poor Gus snuggled up to the base of the tm. A big storm was rolling through and the lightning was like a strobe light. (Our tm is in the sunroom, so surrounded on 3 sides with big windows. He is usually in there with me when I run, but not snuggling the base.)</p>

 

[Ailarie]

<p>5M last night. Bi/Tri work is done for today, with thigh, butt, core and probably another 5M on tap.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Somehow I find it funny that the regal Gus is afraid of thundershowers. </p>

 

[katholeenie]

<p>Heh. He doesn't get antsy or barky or anything, he just wants to be as close to me as he can. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"></p>

 

[amichel]

<p>I either bailed on or rescheduled my three miles this morning in favor of sleep.   We'll see how that one turns out.</p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>Hiya, guys.  Sounds like you guys have had some good runs and cross-training stuff going on...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I ran last night for the first time since the race.  Legs still felt a bit sore, but it felt good to get moving again.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I finally got an email from the RD with my "unofficial time".  Now I'm wondering when it becomes official.  Anyway, it looks like I finished in 5:15:12, which was 17th out of 65 runners. </p>
<p><br>
Since 65 isn't a big number, I took a quick scan of the other runners, for some reason or another.  And down the list, coming in just over 7 hours, was a girl I went to high school with!  I'm sure it must be her, because it's a somewhat unusual name, the age is right, and I did go to high school in Connecticut, so it would make sense.  I never saw her, and probably wouldn't have even recognized her if I did.  But that's kinda funny...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'm gonna get back out for another run today, I hope.  However, my 11th wedding anniversary is on Friday, and I probably oughtta go out and buy something.  So maybe I should be shopping instead of running.  Hopefully I'll have time for both...</p>

 

[Runninlaw]

<p>Great job, <strong>BoB!</strong>  Have fun shopping!</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Amy</strong> - I slept in too this morning.  But I also went for a run.  I decided I'd go in a bit late this morning.  I ended up running 7 with 2 at goal marathon pace (7:52).  Overall, it went decent.  And my numbers (pace with corresponding heart rate) were better than this run both before the Illinois Marathon (3:27:4x) and Chicago (3:26:12)  in 2009.  Come on 3:25!!!  I know I have it in me!  </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Trying not to read too much into a run, but I am feeling optimistic.</p>

 

[amichel]

<p>Go, <strong>Mindi</strong>, Go!  Optimism is a good thing, when it's well placed and not a substitution for doing the work.  I see no reason why you can't be optimistic!</p>

 

[Maples]

<p>I had no electricity this morning so I will ride the bike after work (assuming I have power).  The next few days are really light (on the 10k plan) I as I ramp up for the run.  I'm feeling a little geeked by simply picking up my pre-race goodies tomorrow.  That will make me actually feel like this is going down on Saturday! LOL</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Tim</strong> and <strong>Bob</strong> I read up a lot yesterday about the St. Jude run in Memphis.  Seems very flat with only a total of 100 feet of elevation change.  Here is the web site with more information:  <a href="http://www.stjudemarathon.org/" target="_blank">St. Judes</a></p>

 

[Brandy]

<p>morning peeps!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Great job <strong>Bob</strong>!  Could you maybe run to the mall for the shopping?  </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Mindi</strong> - 325 here you come!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Ran some TT stuff last night but due to the weather (very windy, cold and raining), it did not go well. Boo.  Got up and did 3 before work and doing 7 after work - but before a happy hr. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Running a half this weekend - but pacing someone so not racing for me.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>

 

[runningINnyc]

<p>Morning all!   I'll be doing the run / yoga / run combo again tonight, it's really nice outside, a bit warm for my tastes but still pleasant and mood-lifting.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Mindi</strong> - you're sooo due for that 3:25, fleet feet!!</p>

 

[phdatc]

<p>Rain Rain, Go away, Come again another day.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Indoor for me this afternoon.</p>

 

[solarpowered]

<p>Feeling like a blob this week.  Ugh.  None of my runs have been easy.  Pacing's on, but the running just hasn't felt as comfortable.  Probably a combo of the heat, lack of sleep, allergies, and a couple other things. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sweated my ass off in the 90 minute power yoga class last night.  It was 98* in the studio and some girl almost passed out and had to be led out in the middle of class.  I was sweating like not 10, but 100 whole men.  Soaked.  I stopped in Wawa for a cold icee after the class, and I think I scared the cashier.  "Just get done working out?" he asked with wide eyes.  I told him I debated not coming in with how gross I looked but I was too thirsty and ran out of water.  He laughed and said I didn't look bad, just hot.  <span><img alt="bs.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/bs.gif" style="width:35px;height:30px;"></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Today was 6 miles with a few speedy ones in the middle. </p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>Slow day?  I got in a 3 mile run.  I guess that's something.</p>

 

[Timr1]

<p>I got a 5 mile run in between storms, and I got into the NYCM marathon today too.  !!! </p>

 

[phdatc]

Finished 5 miles on the flat loop around town, with K. Felt ok, but feeling unsure about my race in a few weeks. We'll see.<br><br>
While the storms have passed for the moment, we have a bunch of human drama down the road. A guy is holed up in a house threatening to blow it up with the gas line and has guns. Crazy!