Bit of a hectic day at work but managed to grab a moment to post at lunch time.

I didn't run yesterday but did go climbing which definitely counts as strength training and possibly also cross training. It was so much fun (I haven't been in ages and had forgotten how much I liked it). It's going to be part of my regular routine now!

I ran this morning 4.4 miles but my legs are still tired and i'm running easy runs about 30 secs a mile slower than usual. Think i'll probably skip tomorrow, I can't run Sat anyway, and then run Sunday. That'll give me 2 days rest and then I can decide whether to race Sunday or just fit in a training run. It'll put me somewhere around 21 miles for the week anyway if I do the 10k so would be a decent cutback week. Must remember not to push too much as I don't want an injury!

Spicegeek - glad you survived the cull. I think you deserved the dinner / drinks out after that! Great EC moment... It'll be great if you and your friend both get into the NYC HM. How do you get into the NY full without running all your qualifying races? Is it lottery?

Shiela - amazing that you are recovering so much quicker than your other HM's. It makes all the hard work and training worthwhile! What training plan did you use? Sorry if i've asked that before... it's research for my next HM! Cool to fit in that 2 miler. Is tumbling practice cheerleading stuff?

Stephanie - Did you manage that 3 miler? How were the legs running again? Sounds like you are getting right back into it so that's good. BTW - there is nothing wrong with 2 trainers... especially if one is male! is he EC?

Chuck - 17 (I guess that 18 or 19 now) days clean is a great accomplishment! You should be proud of how far you've come already. Glad DS is not going to Iraq for a while. Lol on Farlekking after baked beans!

Runjr - hope that trip is going well... I hate TM's too - you will be having running withdrawel symptoms by the time you get home!

Laurel - 'sleep in' until 5:45!!! My friends think i'm mad getting up at 6:15 to run... Don't regret not running (she says knowing she does the same herself). You need the rest and recovery time (note to self - remember this when deciding whether to run tomorrow). Did you get a run in yesterday? What's the decision on the race this weekend?

Joe - Hope you managed to get on line to read this! glad you finally got a diagnosis and some meds for that knee. It makes me a lot happier to know that rather than worrying about you out there running! Enjoy the graduations!

Kevin - 12 miles one week before your HM? That sounds tough? My legs are still tired too... take it easy! (note to self again... take own advice!). Lol on DD's squat workout! Great 30 mins... I like the idea of 'low key' tempo runs. Maybe that's what i'm doing right not

Misswendy - Hope DS is better today. Lovely to see family and BB game I bet... Lol on not being recognised. You should have gone along with the pretence We are celebrating my year running on Wed 14th May. I'll be expecting you to have a drink in my honour Lol

Macd - sounds like you will get some travel in visiting DD's... that'll be cool. DD went for a run the day after the HM? I'm seriously impressed! Chocolate frosted brownies? Did you resist? I don't think i'd have managed to!

Toshi - Wow - you are fast! Sorry you didn't manage to meet your friend though... maybe you were running so fast he couldn't see you

Stan - better late posting than never! more running that walking... cool! Hope you get to run outside today. The driftwood was ship cargo... not sure what it was originally intended for but it wasn't treated so is now going to be woodchippings. Why can't they let me have a couple of bits

Mary - Good for you recruiting all your colleagues! I have been doing the same but not sure if i've truly converted anyone yet. The wind can be tough on runs so don't worry about that 5k. And anyway - my runs have been rubbish recently... You are right that 80 is a heat wave here - we've had a lovely week with temps in the high 70's the whole time. Shame i've had to work really! Are you enjoying the 'Fox Soccar'?

Well - back to work for me... lunch time is well and truly over.

Grocery shopping for me tonigh - what fun!

Cara

DS was exxtra tired and a little weak this morning so he slept in with DH and i went for 6m. he is up and eating again so we will wait for the garage door repair guy (who lost our work order from 3months ago due to a 'secretarial change'...) sooooooooooooo

kevee...recovering from extra effort like races can be tough. just keep at it!

marflair....your schedule is crazy. i get in a huff when i have to leave the house after supper! i couldnt imagine doing all that! great job getting the 5m in before the pandamonium (sp?) what a great influence you are!

runjr...hope your flight is easy. one sit up is the equivalent of one mile, so i bet you got in a good long run at the hotel after all.

chamblin....i feel the same about rubbish runs somedays. i think its just part of getting out there and doing it! 80s are cool days here in summer....

kevee....hope y ou get your run in this afternoon.

love to all

I have been hording my time so that I can enjoy this weekend with DS. His 12th birthday is Saturday and then of course, I will be accepting my Mother of the Year Award on Sunday. Last final is Monday! Yea.

Glad everyone is doing good!

Rest day today, to many after work erands to run. I'm leaving for the weekend tomorrow early afternoon. I have the 5k on Sunday.

Happy Mother's Day to all who are Mother's, the rest of you, Don't forget to call your mother's!!!

Enjoy your weekend, those who are racing GOOD LUCK!, those resting rest easy, those training, train smart!

Stephanie

Lunchtime post for me... Not that i've got much to report! I am taking a couch day although I may do some strength training later. My legs are feeling better so a couple of days rest will be good. Weather here is still in the high 70's low 80's even though normally this time of year it's in the 60's. Hoping it holds for the weekend!

Kevin - cool 'easy' tempo run and good to hear it felt good. I'm hoping i'll get that feeling on my next run as my last weeks worth have been really tough. Hope the 20 - 30 mins go ok today.

Misswendy - great that you managed to sneak out for those 6 miles. Did the garage door repair guy turn up?

Macd - good for you doing the walking 4 days in a row. That's got to be good for your recovery. Am keeping my fingers crossed for you being able to run in a couple of weeks!

Andahuff - An alligator in the park? wow... Hope your son has a fab birthday. What's he getting as a present?

Spicegeek - i'm actually glad the forum is a little quieter this week as i've been able to keep up better! It's harder for me as you guys all post when i'm asleep so I always have a mountain to get through in the mornings! Take it easy with the hip... enjoy your 'date' with EC this weekend. You should try climbing as it's really good fun. I usually just go when I can fit it in, which will hopefully be more often now i'm running in the mornings.

Stephanie - As I don't know how old your son in I can't comment on your trainer being EC i'm sure spicegeek would be able to advice on the age thing though! Good luck with the 5k this weekend.

Did I catch up already???
That was quick!

Happy friday all
Cara

Have a great week end!

It is raining here and calling for it all weekend, this may be my first run in the rain. Oh well it had to happen some time, not a real fan of the rain, before I became such a fitness nut, all rain did was mess up the hair and makeup, now it can't hurt the hair and who wears makeup to run in???

Stephanie

went for 6m today, and included the short hill route too--i think it is 3/4 m? not sure. breakfast out and a little shopping at the hudsons (cute capris for $8).

macd.....excellent willpower--just a sq inch is tough! and you did it! hope your 2wks goes well until maybe running!

andahuff....maybe you need a built-in phone-cam on your shoe. hope those finals go well for you! i know you have been working hard!

spicegeek...love to meet you too! and, on being too nice for gossip, well here in the south anyone is good fodder for gossip, esp someone 'not from here' or 'the pastors' wife'. it just goes with the territory. no real juicy bits on me anyway! good decision to hold off on the running. hope your hip gets to feeling better.

stephanie2....i say never too young! haha just kidding. cant wait to hear about your 5k!

kevee...LOL 4m of abs....maybe a semi will ride by during the HM and you can draft off him for a couple miles!!!

chamblin....we are taking it easy on you! glad you rested after that climbing. i think that must be fun! would love to try, but i am afraid my arms couldnt hold my weight!

runjr...awesome totals. DS is just about done recovering. apparently the garage guy stored the work order in my garage which is quickerly becoming the black hole of the petal universe. how long have DD and DW been running? are plans for the race wknd final---any fun included? (i mean like shopping and coffee, running is of course the REAL fun!)

stephanie2....love to run in the rain, makes me feel like a real athlete.....ha

spicegeek....under thirty means they are still in training and can be taught! LOL

love to all