Hi everyone!

MelodyLea sends her regards to everyone... she's having problems posting, but she's been following your posts and sends her support!

OshCat: Glad you're starting to feel better; easy does it for now, but soon you'll be back!  Keep it up

Snerb: Great job at your big race, and best of luck in your trail running efforts! I'm sure az1414 can agree with me when I say that trail races are some of the most rewarding events to run. 

az1414: Thanks for the feedback--It's nice to be able to share some trail love with everyone on this thread! 

NHLA: I've actually see those views from Jump Off Rock personally, and I can certainly attest to the beauty of it!  I had a business conference in Raleigh, and the wo-worker I was with is a big hiker and somewhat of a cave junkie, so we spent the weekend hanging out in lower Appalachia seeing the sights.  Lucky you, living out there!  Great runs, too--I forget which race, if any, you're training for, but it seems like you're on your way!

jmsab23: Man, I do love pie--I can see a heck of a dogfight between us in an eating contest!  For that matter, your runs are very solid, too, and I can definitely derive a lot of inspiration to improve from your's and NHLA's training regimen.  Keep it up, and I look forward to running/eating with you someday!

I ran a quick 2.5 miles on Monday morning, and I realized at that point how much I'd wrecked my legs at Malibu on Sunday.  I've since rested from running, and it's been 48 hours since I've hit the pavement.  It actually seems like an eternity now, given my recent training regimen.  Yesterday I hit the pool instead of running, and now I'm starting to feel a bit better--still sore, but much improved.  I'll probably do an easy 3 or 4 this afternoon before dance class tonight, and then I'll see about the rest of the week.  I have another trail race on Sunday, so I want to be fresh for that. 

Happy running, everyone!

It seems like everyone is enjoying Spring running season! GL to everyone with their upcoming races.

I just officially reached the 3.5 mile mark, which is pretty terrible (about 45 minutes). 9.6 more to go for a half marathon!

igotwings - 45 minutes for 3.5 is a winning time in your division. Keep it up!

Easy 5k at 6:30 tonight, couldn't make it out the door this morning. I like mornings better, the people are cooler.

Yeah you trail racers are hard core. I must admit that the mere 1-1.5 mi trail i tried running on sat sure was fun; like az1414 says, you have to stay alert, which makes it fun, and works out lots of muscles. I treated myself to a 2day recovery.   I put in a solid run/spin tues then, ahem, another recovery day today (slacker).  I cant imagine running >20k on trails though....but i'll find out what a 10k feels like this sat. 

jmsab23 - challenge to a pie-eating contest!? lol nice. If you get a long enough table, count me in!  NHLA - nice running grounds...and awesome mileage.

Terranss - even though races sell out, i sometimes still see people registering the morning of at those races....that is, you can gamble and just show up the day of and see if they register you!  or not.

ozziemo - Terranss and I are doing the Verdugo 10k! Let's connect.

Terranss Thank you so much for helping me out when I was unable to post here! Seriously, if ANYONE is interested in participating in a Ning chat board, I'd set it up in a heartbeat. I set one up for my Art for Critters groups and have enjoyed it very much. Its private,easy to use with lots of fun features. And the cost is...under $3.00 a month! lol Heck, we could take turns paying for a whole year!
Anyway, let me know.

countryrunner1 I'm so excited for you on your upcoming race!! Best of luck.

NHLA Ouch, heal up!

I've had a handful of great runs. A few 3.5s, one with uphill Fartlek and a nice strong 5 mile run.

Hopefully I'll be able to continue repsponding here! Keep at it, everyone.

ORcoastrunner:  "That after my half marathon last weekend, a 5k race seems like a quick little recovery run"  Love it - I hope to be in that place someday myself.  I have to admit I event felt that way when I did a 5K the week after a 10K.  Awesome race.

Countryrunner - good luck on Sunday.  You'll do great.

MelodyLea - welcome back - I'm glad technology is working for you now. 

NHLA - ouch! that sounds quite painful.  I hope you're feeling better soon.

Terranss - great race report!  Good luck with your race this weekend.

Terranss/jmsab - mmmm pie

It has been so cold and rainy here this week. Tuesday's run was rained out.  3.6 miles Weds a.m.  Calves were screaming.  3.25 miles tonight then I stopped at the grocery store for dinner fixings and walked the  mile home.

Have not run since last Sat 1/2 by choice but have been riding the bike. Will go on a 70mi ride for cancer tomorrow. Good luck to everyone racing Sat!!! Good to see everyone healing and training your all AWESOME!!!!!