[phdatc]

<p>OY!  I ran yesterday after work at the Y.  I cannot believe how hot I was.... not acclimated to the heat of that many bodies in one place!  My face was red for hours after.  <span><img alt="rolleyes.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/rolleyes.gif"></span></p>

 

[solarpowered]

<p><strong>Fidat</strong>!  I forget what it's like to run in the heat. <span><img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"></span> It's been sooooooo long.  (Since August!)</p>
<p> </p>
<p>On the opposite spectrum, I ran this morning before work.  Yesterday, I got a solid 8 miler done at the shore.  It was a.w.e.s.o.m.e. to breathe in the salt air, see the ocean for the first part of my run, and get some speed in my legs.  My calf was NOT happy afterward, though, so I planned a slow, easy, recovery run today.  Knowing the weather would make for a messy afternoon, I got out at 5am this morning.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>At first I didn't even notice the snowflakes starting.  Then, about 10 minutes in, I felt like I was running in a snow globe.  Then, about 30 minutes in, I was getting pelted in the face with thick, heavy flakes (which, I might add, tasted yummy when they landed on my lips <span><img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"></span> )  So, 4 dark, easy miles this morning. </p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>Sounds like some nice runs, <strong>Solar</strong>. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>It's always chilly inside my gym, so even my indoor runs aren't warm.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I did another TM run yesterday (3 easy miles) and I only packed for another TM run today.  With the weather forecast for today being for freezing rain or a rain/snow mix, I didn't think I'd want to run outside.  I don't mind running in the snow, but really cold rain is annoying.  However, it now looks like there might be a window right around the time I get off work where it won't be parcipitating.  So maybe I can shoot on home and change into the cold weather gear and get in an outdoor run.  We'll see...</p>

 

[solarpowered]

<p>Oops!  Almost forgot! </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:26px;">Happy Birthday PTom!!!  <span><img alt="blob9.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/blob9.gif" style="width:31px;height:31px;"></span></span></strong></p>

 

[katholeenie]

<p>Happy Birthday Tom!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>CRAP night of sleep. 3 on the tm was a struggle.</p>

 

[BigGahoona]

<p> </p>
<p><span style="color:#0000cd;"><span><strong>Happy Birthday pTom!</strong></span></span> <span style="color:#ff8c00;"><strong> <span><img alt="occasion13.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/occasion13.gif" style="width:81px;height:26px;"></span></strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span>I'm really want to run today - I need it for my mental health.  I have to pick up DD early from school so I'm using up my lunch hour on that.  DS has a counseling session at 5:00 so I won't be able to go right after work either.  C will come over for dinner before he goes to work and he's usually out the door by 7:30 so it'll have to be after that. </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span>Happy trails all!</span></p>
<p> </p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>Happy Birthday, <strong>Tom</strong>!  Is he 21 yet? </p>

 

[runningINnyc]

<p>Morning all!   Had the weirdest series of dreams last night/this morning and totally overslept, so now I'll either enjoy our fresh snow on a run or if it looks horrendous will turn today into tempo Wed and get back on the TM. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Happy Birthday <strong>Tom</strong>!!!  <span><img alt="occasion1.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/occasion1.gif"></span></p>

 

[Litchfield Hills]

<p>Sleasy 4 before work.  Snowing now....</p>

 

[duckgeek]

<p>Happy Birthday <strong>Tom</strong>!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>No run yesterday, but today I'm hoping for a wonderful lunch run.</p>

 

[Auntie Moe]

<p>not snowing here yet.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I have tap on tap tonight (1 hour class).  I'd planned to start running again this week, but between the shows I'm working on and life in general, Mon and Tues didn't happen. However, I am still working within my plan of 30-60 mins of activity 5 times a week...so I feel ok about it.</p>
<p> </p>

 

[Auntie Moe]

<p>oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM!</p>

 

[Runninlaw]

<p>Happy birthday Tom!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Join me in on the bad sleeping crew.  I had night #3 of crazy dreams and crap sleep.  I was scheduled for 10 miles with <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> pace.  However, my legs were like logs on the treadmill and I felt like my footfalls were equivalent to that of a very large horse.  So I went outside after the first 4 and just ran steady (footing wasn't great for tempo and I knew my heavy legs weren't having it).  Got just under 10.5 miles total.  Plan to roll out my hammies with the foam roller later tonight and work on my abs.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The good news on my run was that my paces were somewhat brisk despite my log legs.  I know I have said it before, but I have high hopes for this season.</p>

 

[Runnin-from-the-Law]

<p>Hi Gang -</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'll join the crappy sleep crew.  DD was up two times during the night puking. <span><img alt="icon_puke_l.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_puke_l.gif"></span> I'm home with her today and she seems much better.  Of course when I was trying to get back to sleep last night I was imagining that I felt like I was gonna puke too - but I think it was just from watching her.  I feel fine today.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>MN Peeps:</strong>  do yourself a favor and bail out of work NOW and go run.  I just got back from 11 glorious miles.  It is AMAZING out.  20 and sunny and no wind.  Feels so so good after the crazy cold spell last week!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Happy Birthday <strong>PTom</strong>!  Hope it's a good one!  <span><img alt="occasion13.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/occasion13.gif"></span></p>

 

[Brandy]

<p>I wish I could <strong>Cindi</strong> - I won't be able to get out until 6ish ~ stupid work</p>
<p> </p>
<p>intervals last night went better than last week but still not where they should be.  I ended up having to run it all in my new inserts because I couldn't find my old ones at home before I left. Boo.  My feet are not used to them yet and I had some numbing and soreness at the end.  I walked my last half lap of cool down in my socks.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Happy birthday Ptom!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Oh and I slept like a log.  Seriously..in bed at 945</p>

 

[duckgeek]

<p>All 3 of the kids had the puking thing this week.  It's amazing how quickly that spread from coast to coast.  Huge absentee numbers at our local schools, but the good thing is that symptoms seem to last less than a day or so.  But why the heck does it make kids puke at 2 am rather than 2 pm?</p>

 

[runningINnyc]

<p>Evening peeps!  Got 6.5 miles in on a snowy evening with a few of those miles including a facial beat-down brought on by some nasty sleet and wind.  Have never been so happy to turn around on an out-n-back</p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>I did 5.3 fartlekin' miles on the TM. Third day in a row on the TM.  I guess I'm too wussy to run out in the dark on the wet/icy/slushy streets...</p>