Ogr44, Good job on your race, glad your knees held up

Melody, I think that's a great way to celebrate your 25th! My anniversarynis in Aug as well

Guayquilwriter, your soccer games sound like fun! And a great workout too.

DSJ80, great job on your race

Swebb, I think I feel equaly sluggish on all of my runs, lol. But I admit it's always extra hard to make myself get up early for my Saturday long run when I don't need to (for kids' school or work). Thank goodness for Sunday!

NHLA, run+mountain are 2 words that I will probably never use together myself! Impressive stuff!

6x, That sounds like a nice peaceful run.

Yesterday was a LSR of +12 miles. My running partner joined me and all I can say is I'm glad I'm tapering. I felt quite worn down. Is it normal to feel this way 2 weeks out from a marathon? Hmm. Anyways, rest day today so I decided to work with my horse and then the kids and I did some riding in the nearby fields.

I am currently training for 4 obstacle course races this year and have been doing some short distance races to warm up.  I completed my 1st half marathon(Jersey Shore, Sandy Hook) last summer in 1:45:24.  I just wanted to talk about a great event I was part of today for a great cause.  The Stomp The Monster 5K race for those affected by cancer.  The weather in New Jersey was terrible today and still over 1,000 people cam out for the event.  It was for a grat cause and I had my personal best for a 5K today @ 21:41.  I wasn't born a runner and am doing my best with my build, 5 feet 9 inches and 206lbs, makes running pretty challenging.  I love doing races when there is a charity involved.  If you want to check out some info on the event here is a link Stomp The Monster Race Review . I have the Hero Rush Race next weekend, which is a firefighter themed obstacle course race which I am pretty excited for.  I am not really a runner, so I am crossing over to obstacle course racing. 

Hey all, i been a slackin'!  I only ran wed and fri this week ~5 miles each; felt ok-good on the runs, but guilty i didnt run more. Then on sat night i went over a friends house and ate and drank (which i rarely do) more than i should have, getting home around midnight. However, i felt guilty enough that i still got up at 545 and put in ~5mi this morning... I hope to have a better week coming up.  I did sign up for another Half in June and plan to do a 10k trail race in a few weeks.

Hi All:

Guayquilwriter - nice soccer game.  As my son's elementary gym teacher always said, "if you had fun you've won!"

Melody  - What a great way to spend your anniversay!  I love Maine in August.  I hope you're feeling better soon.

Ogr44 - glad to hear the knee is on the mend.

OldPlodder  - nice work - a little running, some volunteering, a nap, and then more running. Sounds like a great way to spend a day.

Swebb0310 - weekday runs are harder than weekends for me,but I think I am more sleep deprived M-F. 

6x - nice job on your race - sounds like a good run this a.m. too.  Snow?  I'm glad that's not coming here.  40's and raining here.

DSJ80 - "I was able to run back a little faster" - nice!

NHLA - wow - inspiring and impressive.

isewinsf - nice run - sorry about your Sharks.

AlfNinerX - that's not slacking - it's just a cutback week

Last week was crazy busy at work even though (or because?) it was only a 4 day week due to Patriot's Day.  Monday was 4 miles, Weds I was lucky to get to 2 miles (my %^#! calves were screaming at me), Friday was 3.5 miles.  Calves were a little tight, but not quite so angry.  Sat. was a 2 mile hike in the woods with the dog.  This morning I got in a 7.5 mile long slow run - rain held off with just a little drizzle.  First 3 miles were brutal - my calves were tight again so I stopped to stretch and do ankle circles once per mile. But the last 4.5 miles were a piece of cake - calves were happier, breathing was easy, and my attitude was good.  I had only planned 7 and tacked on the extra .5 just because I could. 

Happy running!

Great runs everyone, and congrats to all of the racers!

Melody, your anniversary plans sound great

Runslowdan & Snerb, Crazylegs sounds fun, have a great time!  In my race packet from this weekend was an ad for a Halloween costume run in Mad-town that sounds like a blast.  I might have to see if I can convince a couple of friends to get together and go down there for it.

I had a great run this weekend.  I was able to run my entire 5k (except walking through the water station) with no pain   I was mentally prepared to walk as needed since I've only been back running three weeks.... right up until I arrived at the starting line haha, then my brain changed to "we are only walking if we absolutely HAVE to!"

They changed the route at the very end this year so there wouldn't be two quick turns just before the finish, this year the turns were further back and there was a nice straight-away at the end.  I had enough energy to put in a really good final sprint, especially when I saw the clock time at the finish line ahead of me.

My chip time ended up to be 34:57, 12th out of 36 in my age group, at an 11:14 overall pace which is better than all but one of my 5k's last year!!!  When I saw the clock time as I approached the finish I nearly cried I was so happy.

My next goal is to help get my friend back in the groove for a 5k at the beginning of June.  If all continues to go well I'll start thinking of doing a Half in Sept, I know of two in the area that sound good.

OshCat- good job on 5K!  I had planned on the Appleton HM in September, but conflicts with CME I need to go to.  The Dells has one in late October, and there is one in Green Lake the weekend of Labor day.  we will see.  I'm trying to remind myself to go slow and easy, too easy for me to get too stiff and sore.  Good luck.

Snerb-see you in Madison Saturday with 20,000 or our closest friends.           Meet you at the 50 yard line of Camp Randall!

nhla: impressive weekly mileage.  i get tired just thinking about it1

dsj80: nice work on the 20k and good luck on the broad street!  I'm coming back to PA for the RW HM in October...any chance you will be there?

Glad to hear about every one on the mend and getting back to it.  After missing two months last year to injury, I know how frustrating that can be.  One of my major goals this year is to be injury free the whole year.  So far, so good...long way to go.

All miles are good miles so keep the faith, and smile at/encourage everyone you come across!

Oshcat - Congratulations!

'Sconnie runners - just what is the Crazylegs? I don't think I'll be travelling to Madison; just wondering.

Linuscatch - When you register for Boulder, let me know your bib number. I'm picking mine up tonight.

A little over 4 this am at dawn. 50 degrees; pink/orange sunrise...couldn't get any more beautiful! Just missed a deer at the stream crossing. The water in the hoofprints was still settling as I crossed. 1 mile warmup, then 3 miles of 2 minutes at 7:30, followed by 1 minute jog.