Hillbilly Runner

Poker ride?

Yeah it's put on my one of my friends at the local bike shop, it's a lot of fun. There was probably 75 to 80 riders and runners this year. Needless to say I didn't win anything!!!!!!!!

I would have thought your friend would have put the fix in for you to win. I guess it wasn't in the cards for you? I see you haven't up dated your 2014 running goals / schedule????

that run didn't sound like any fun!

Not really but at least I got the miles in. I'll be working all weekend so there wasn't going to be another chance to get in a long run. I'll try to get a couple short runs in Friday and Saturday.

Sun 5, '14 - 105 days till The Boston? Ya know what I mean? One foot in front of the other, "Getter' Done"...

great trainer.......99 days till Boston

yowzza man, great run....91 days till Boston!

that is one hard thing to imagine - " a 6 mile recovery run" . Go Boston Strong!

60 degrees, really? You must have been burning up running in that kinda heat! I don't think it got over 40 here yesterday.

Keep the faith and keep on fighting...I can't believe how hard it is to keep your name on the front page of the mileage board.....too many really crazy runner people on this blog!

I was beginning to think you and Jake K were running together.

Jake K and those guys run far too many miles for this old man.

Wow! What a great run. Awesome pace and especially nice this time of year. Are you building up for a marathon?

Thanks Jim. I'm training to run Boston in April if this old body holds together that long.

good job on that recovery run.....

nice workout....I like those decending splits. 82 days till Boston

You ran on a TM? What is this world coming too?

What did you do during your workout?

This morning it was abs, chest and back

don't you just hate the ice and snow on the roads? It takes longer to get the run done and your all tensed up trying not to get tipped over! Way to getter done!What are you doing Saturday? Oh Yea, 71 days till The Boston - The second annual Run with the Terrorists.

Not really doing a recovery run Saturday since my long run was so slow and the legs feel pretty good. I'm going for just a good soild TM run.

nice recovery run

busy feet are happy feet...

Nice long run Brother Ronnie.Super pace too!!!! 63 days till Boston.

Great job on the long run. You are really hammering these long runs. Looking good for the marathon.

Slick,Thanks. Boston will be here before we know it

Thanks Jim, I'm feeling really good with where I'm at right now but things are really picking up at work and the time demands are going to put a damper on my training from now till the marathon. I'll just have to deal with it.

don't ya just love those rest/recovery days?

Hey Homie, Where are your entries for Mon, Tues, and Wed ? 60 days till Boston

Man life's getting in the way of my training, water leaks at the house and work is extremely busy and will be till the end of April.

nice long run....57 days till Boston

Thanks TS I'm counting down the days till "Bean Town"

Hey, take a look at the Mileage Board, were on the first page. Look quick cause I think they will overtake us and push us off to the second page rather quickly...56 days till Boston.

Hey, I logged another 4 miles in the afternoon and we're still on the front page.

Oh, what a die hard you are......and were still on the lead page!!!!

what time did you get off work?

Been getting up @4:00 and getting off when the work gets done.......anywhere from 5-7

Outstanding long run today Mr. Ronnie! Great pace. Ya, only 50 days till the Boston and show time? How do you like all the new rules Boston is handing down?

They'll probably make things safer but it's going to make things a lot harder on the runners.

I wonder if I should tell them that it wasn't a RUNNER that bombed the race last year?

Oh my, 32 degrees! That's like cruel and unusual punishment compared with the +50 degree stuff I was running in today!

It's is been a wild and crazy winter this year in Kentucky. Right now there's about an inch or more of ice and sleet on the ground with another 6 inches of snow on top of that forecast for tonight. Sounds like a challenging week!!!!!

Wow, that's wild weather. Has anybody alerted A Gore and B H Obama about all the global warming going on in Kentucky???

HBR, are you doing Boston with Slick again this year? Good job training through such a brutal winter.

Thanks Rhett,training has been rough with the weather and things at work but I'm feeling Good about where I at. Yes I'll be running at Boston with the "Master Slick". I just hope I can keep up with him. By the way Great race Saturday

that sounds like a great run. Great mileage for the week too....way to pick'em up and putt'em down....

You are real consistent on these long runs. Looking good for Boston.

So far so Good.... Thanks

a twofer recovery run! You da man HBR! I think I'll just stick to my single recovery run tomorrow. Ya do know it's but 42 days till the Big Dance and Show time?

This time 5 weeks from now we'll be going through the "Screaming Alley" at

Wellesley headed for the Big Citgo sign!!!!!!!

nice splits...

looks like you've got a pretty good week going on. Keep up the great training and stay injury free! Show time in 35 days and a wake up !

The rest of the training is going to be tough. I'll be working 7 days a week and at least 12 hours a day for the next 3 to 4 weeks. The shorter runs won't be much of a problem after the first week. I'm hoping I can slip away early or come in late one day the next week so I can get a long run in.

Nicely done Mr. Ronnie.....34 days and a wake-up.....Ya know!

Keep the faith and keep on training....only 27 days and a wake up and it's Boston time!!!

23 days and a wake up!

Yo Ronnie, looks like I got pretty much the same weather you got a day later. Uck! I started out at 55 degrees and at the end it was 26 degrees. I surly hate running into the wind both ways...

Good on ya for getting in a long run under difficult conditions. 20 days and a wake up and it's runnin' time in Bean Town!

great weather and run. Nice splits and so consistent with a kick at the end! Welcome to taper madness....two weeks one day and a wake-up and it's show time!I can't believe how the time has vaulted past and it's just about time to Run the Boston Marathon.

Thanks Slick, do I dare be the first to mention that the weather forecast is looking great for the marathon.......

HBR - That's a mighty brave position to take two weeks and a day out, especially for BOston. I do hope your right and the weather gypsies don't mess it up!!!!

Good luck at Boston! You look ready to go!

Thanks Jim, I'm feeling pretty good about my training and the weather looks like it's going to be nice so no excuses if I don't have a good run.

So you got in an AM workout, will you be taking in a PM run? Hey, 13 days and a wake-up and it's all done but the crying.

I talked to "Marcie" over the weekend and she's gunna do Boston! We will probably meet her at the Athletes Village as Jeff is going to drop her off there in Hopkinton the morning of the race.

Got your room messages....all the loose ends are tied up and were ready to go running!

From Tom Slick on Mon, Apr 07, 2014 at 10:58:01 from 168.179.157.44

OK, here we go....it's now 15 days till the Boston Marathon. It's really time to get your taper on. The time for hard training has passed and given way to getting rested and getting any and all the nagging injuries under control.

A shot from the past...

Postby Tom Slick on Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:51 am

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by Tom Slick on Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:40 am

Here is the Boston Marathon course thru my eyes......this year I will be running so slow I will really be able to see it.

The Start:

Hopkinton to Natick - (0 - 10 miles), elevation drops 309 feet

The first mile and a half drops sharply but after that it goes rolley polly little hills and gets better about 10 miles out. Start your race out slower than your predicted marathon race pace, probably 5 to 10 seconds slower. I try to hold this pace out to about mile 5.

Natick to Wellesly - (10 - 13.5 miles) elevation drops 45 feet

I noticed that this part of the course is full of mild hills, nothing to worry about. Pay attention to the slant of the road here and run in the top third of the road so you won't wander towards the gutters. Start to focus in on your race and continue to quicken your pace to above your predicted marathon race pace all the while preparing for the hills to come. And Baby there coming!!!

Wellesley Square to Lower Newton Falls (13.5 - 16 miles) elevation drops 71 feet

The course continues to be the same little hills till you hit the base of Lower Newton Falls at about 14.5 miles (the real half way point in the marathon), then at about 15.5 miles the elevation drops 124 feet in the next half mile which brings you to the "Killer Chain" at Newton Falls which are the steepest and longest on the course. This 3/4 of a mile will wreck your legs if you run it too fast. Stay on the top third of the road to avoid slower runners and to get the best level footing. Get prepared for the screaming women at Wellesley College, nothing I can say can get you prepared for the mile long Scream Tunnel,move to the left of the road if you want to avoid the hand slapping and save the hearing in your right ear, You'll never forget it!

Lower Newton Falls to Cleveland Circle (16 - 22 miles) elevation rises 67 feet to 259 feet at the top of Heartbreak Hill.

So get ready to use all your hill training here. The hills terrace up and end with the famous "Heartbreak Hill". then you go over the top to a very sharp decline past Boston College that will torture your legs beyond belief.

Heartbreak Hill isn't tough it's just when and where it's located on the course, late and steep! Glide up the hills a few seconds slower than race pace and pick it up and run faster on the downhill slopes.

Cleveland Circle to Kenmore Square (elevation drops 180 feet)

At mile 22 look for the cemetery, "The Cemetery of Lost Hope," because if you haven't trained correctly for speed and hills you will be exhausted! In this downhill part of the course you can let everything you have left in the tank go and run for the finish line. Open up and run at a pace faster than your predicted race pace while recovering. Focus and maintain the end is in your sights.

The end:

Kenmore Square to the finish line (25 - 26.2 miles) elevation drops 64 feet

Look for the Citgo sign, it's about a mile to the finish line from here. This is some great road to be running on, it gently declines to the finish with just a hint of incline on Hereford Street. All I can think from this point on is it's "Show Time" baby. Concentrate on your form and any speed you can muster and get your "Smile" on for the photo at the finish line.

I Love running Boston and I hope some of this helps you do your best in Boston!

Here are some other bits of wisdom, but there just old standard things you do before any marathon.

Negative splits.

Wear nothing new to the race, like your shoes, I like to have a new pair of shoes but I like to have them gently broken in with about 50 miles on them by race day!

Start running your long run trainer at about 10:00AM to get yourself used to running later in the day. Boston starts at 10:00AM for us rank and file runners. (10: am first wave and 10:30 am second wave now)

Take heed to your pottie training, valuable minutes tick by while one rests in the green Temple of Doom. get the job done before the race starts. "The Corn Story"

If you are used to a particular carb loading meal, you should make preparations to take it with you to Boston. I carry my pasta loading meals with me from home, that way I know exactly when and what I'm eating, no surprises!

Same thing with carb jells, purchase the ones you've trained and run with before, don't take chances using anything new!

Be prepared for just about any type of weather at Boston, I've seen it at 20 degrees and 86. I don't think I like either of them! Be prepared for rain or shine.

Remember your hydration training. It's so important at any race! Start sipping on a 16 oz. sports drink about two hours before the race starts, this will be enough hydration to get you started well hydrated.

And at Boston, sleep as long as you can in your hotel room and try to arrive for one of the later buses because you have to wait around at the athletes village for up to 4 hours before the race. Try to avoid all the extra hype that Boston can produce, remain calm and focus in on your race.

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Re: Boston 2011

Postby Tom Slick on Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:57 am

Re: BOSTON 2009!

by Tom Slick on Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:28 am

Hey everybody, here's course review by the famous Boston Billy Rogers:

Miles 0-2.5:

From an initial elevation of 472 feet, Route 135 drops like a roller coaster as it rambles into Ashland, site of the original starting line, used from 1897 to 1923. The gnarliest section of the descent comes in the first six-tenths of a mile, but Boston's strict seeding system, the size of its field, and the narrow road should help prevent you from careening downhill too fast. This is a good thing, so don't fight it. Stay in the middle third of the road and let the jackrabbits sprint along the edges. You'll get your chance to pass them later.

Landmark:

TJ's Food and Spirits, mile 2. Even the leather-clad Harley set gets caught up in marathon mania. This rowdy biker bar, located on the left side of the road, is the first major spectator hangout you'll pass.

Miles 2.5-5:

The course continues to lose altitude through this stretch. Resist the temptation to "Bank" minutes for the second half of the race-you'll lose twice as many when you wind up walking on Beacon Street before the finish. At the same time, avoid braking so hard you expend precious energy reining in your strides.

Miles 5-7.5:

Around the 10-K mark in Framingham, the course traverses the first of seven sets of railroad tracks. While you needn't worry about having to stop to let a locomotive pass, several members of the lead pack in 1907 were less fortunate. According to Boston Marathon veteran and history buff Tom Derderian, they got separated from the eventual winner by a slow-moving freighter.

By now, Route 135 has flattened out, allowing runners to find a consistent rhythm. "Now you're getting into a groove," says race director Dave McGillivray, a 33-time Boston finisher. If you've ignored our advice and gone out too fast, when you hit Framingham, you need to settle in. "The mile splits you'd planned, those are what you should be running now," says McGillivray.

Landmark:

Henry Wilson Shoe Shop, mile 8.5. Although staged on Patriot's Day, the state holiday that commemorates Paul Revere's ride, the Boston Marathon never touches the route Revere and his deputies traveled while sounding the alarm. At the intersection of Route 135 and Mill Street in Natick, however, it does pass the proudly preserved work space of Henry Wilson, a local cobbler who went on to become Ulysses S. Grant's vice president.

Miles 7.5-12.5:

The course undulates as it skirts Lake Cochituate and proceeds into downtown Natick. "Some of the grade changes are imperceptible, but they do help you," says Boston Athletic Association (BAA) coach Michael Pieroni. "You can use different muscles, which lets those that have been taxed for a while get a break." Forget about even splits on the rolling terrain and focus instead on even effort. "Your pace will slow down on the upgrades," says Lisa Rainsberger, the last American to win, in 1985. "But if you keep the same cadence and the same heart rate, you'll be okay."

Landmark:

Wellesley College, mile 12.5. Because of the way the course bends, the celebrated shrieks of the school's 2,400 students will reach your ears well before you pass by them. If you don't get chills once you hit this gauntlet of sound, say even the most hard-boiled Boston vets, you must not have a pulse.

Miles 15-16.5:

On its way into Newton Lower Falls, Route 135 plummets 150 feet in a half mile, the steepest drop since the opening plunge out of Hopkinton. "It's a terrible hill," says Bill Squires, famed former coach of the Greater Boston Track Club, noting that what makes it so troublesome is the punishing haul up the bridge over Route 128 that immediately follows. "To me, the climb up over 128 has always been the toughest part of the whole race," adds McGillivray. "You don't look for it, because nobody talks about it. And then you say, 'Wait a minute, I'm going up.' And then you keep going up and up." The bridge's exposure to the elements adds to its difficulty. "If there's a weather problem of any sort, this area seems to call it out," says Cambridge Running Club coach Fred Treseler. "If it's sunny, it's always very hot. If it's a windy day, it's twice as bad here." Consider yourself warned. Put your head down, stay focused, and maybe repeat a mantra-something like "This too shall pass."

Miles 16.5-17.5:

"If you're under pace, this is the point to really slow it down and regroup, and make sure you're truly getting ready for the last hills," Pieroni says. Anyone who feels their legs fading here should "go to their arms," suggests Rainsberger. Driving your elbows back a bit harder than normal helps bring up your knees. "And that's going to spread out the workload."

Entering the 17th mile, you'll encounter two potentially vital relief stations. In front of the Woodland Country Club, you'll find volunteers distributing Power Gel on both sides of the course. To the right sits an MBTA (or "T," as the locals call it) trolley stop. (Note: All day on marathon day, flashing your official bib number lands you a free T ride. But don't get on it here!)

Landmark:

Newton Fire Station, mile 17.5. For the first time in the entire race, the course takes a sharp turn, bearing right at this handsome red-brick building onto Commonwealth Avenue and the first of the infamous Newton hills.

Miles 17.5-21:

Here we go: Take a deep breath, set your eyes on the road ahead, and motor on, tackling the slopes one at a time as you start up the series of rises that ends with the famous Heartbreak Hill. "The first one is pretty long, but it has the gentlest grade," says Pieroni. Shorten your strides slightly until you reach the top, then switch into recovery mode as you drop 50 feet over the next mile. The second hill rears up just past the Johnny Kelley statue-on the left side of the street, opposite Newton City Hall-and leads to a short, level patch of road that fools some fatigue-addled runners into thinking the worst is over, when Heartbreak proper still looms. Draw encouragement from the boisterous crowds lining the course. Dick Beardsley, who finished second behind Alberto Salazar in their famous 1982 duel, says, "I thought the crowds helped me here more than anywhere else."

Miles 22-25:

Before entering Cleveland Circle at mile 22, the race turns abruptly right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue, then left 300 yards later onto Beacon Street. By mile 23, you'll be descending steadily; in the twenty-fourth, the downward pitch becomes even more pronounced.

If you're still feeling good, "the course is finally sweet to you at the end," Rodgers says. "It gives you all this good downhill, and you can just glide." If you're struggling, Rainsberger advises taking things a few shuffling steps at a time. "Break it down into smaller sums. You can see the darn CITGO sign forever, so don't look for that. Look for the next water station or mile marker." As you approach Kenmore Square, beware the Mass. Pike overpass near Fenway Park. It's just a bump, really, but it won't seem like that now.

Landmark: Cemetery Mile, mile 23. "People get to the top of Heartbreak and they say, 'Damn, I made it!'"Meyer says. "Then they go charging down the hill to Boston College, and then their legs are finished." After crossing Lake Street, anyone who commits that error will be left to suffer in relative solitude. Trolley tracks paralleling Commonwealth Avenue on the left keep away supporters. What's more, to the right stands Evergreen Cemetery. "I call it the Cemetery of Lost Hope," Squires says. Treseler adds, "It's really a no-man's-land. All of a sudden, everything goes quiet. It's very easy to become distracted or deflated."

Miles 25-26.2:

During his showdown with Salazar, Beardsley tripped over a pothole as the two flew through Kenmore Square. The stumble barely threw him off stride-he actually credits the mishap with loosening a perilously tight hamstring-and in retrospect, it's no surprise he kept going. Once you get this far, nothing will stop you from finishing.

A straight shot down Commonwealth Avenue leads you to a right onto Hereford Street and a final short incline before hooking a left onto Boylston. Keep the legs churning and the arms swinging. And most of all, soak in the Olympian roar-and the view of the finish-once you make that turn. "You've reached the point of no return," McGillivray says. No matter what the race clock reads, "you can claim victory now."

Landmark:

Kenmore Square MBTA Stop, near mile 25 and the CITGO sign. Some say infamous bandit Rosie Ruiz walked out of this station and jumped in the race for her ill-gained "First place" finish in 1980. Having earned your medal, you'll want to celebrate. Avoid the Copley Square T (it's closed), and go to Arlington Street, the Hynes Convention Center, or Back Bay Station. And try to stay awake for a post race party.

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Tom Slick

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are you skipping taper time?

Hi Hillbilly Runner,

I though I would touch base as Tom Slick says you guys will be meeting up Boston's Old South Church at the 9:00 am service. I plan to be there too and would like to meet you. We'll have to figure out how to recognize each other. :-) If you want to call or text my # is 512-757-0063

See you there!

PS...Hope your taper goes well.

Sounds good I Just Run. I'll text you with my number and we'll all plan on meeting up in Bean Town. I was adding you to my phone and it looks like your phone number is missing a number.

7.5 @ 7:55 nice!

Thanks, just trying not to go crazy with Taper madness.

My recovery run was more like 9-10 min pace :-)

Complete Phone Number: 512-757-0063

It seems like if I run to slow it changes my stride, everything gets messed up and it just doesn't feel right.

You said "Rest Day" like you meant it. :-)

Yep, I was looking forward to it.

What wave and corral are you in?

12119 2/4 Dunn, Ronald 52 M Paducah KY

2nd wave 4th corral

How about you!!

I'm 12845 2/4 Tatum, Preston 53 M Kingsbury TX

2nd wave 4th corral

Same :-)

Rest days are a good thing...I think I take one tomorrow! Hey, have you seen the latest weather report: Accu Weather says 46 degree over night low on Sunday and a high of 68 degrees on Marathon Monday.But thats 10 days away....who knows where it's going to settle down!

Nice taper run. see you in Boston in less than a week. Enjoy your taper!

I thin my recovery will be no run on Monday!

Yo HillBilly Runner Ron - Hey, six days and a wake-up? What'cha thinkin'?

I Just Run- I thought about a rest day today but I think I need to do something to keep from going crazy.

Slick- I thinkin Boston's going to be "Great" this year.....

Mon

Apr 21

Mostly Cloudy 58°

43°

Mostly Cloudy

CHANCE OF RAIN:

20%

WIND:

W at 9 mph

5 days till we run the "Gauntlet" at the Boston Marathon....I wonder if I should bring a couple of bullet proof vests???

Judgement day is certainly closer than it was yesterday?

No excuses. The stars are lining up for good weather and a "Great" race. I hope I don't look over my shoulder and see you coming up behind me......

Are you flying or driving up to Boston?

I'm flying out of Nashville Saturday morning.

See ya in Bean Town! Hey Bro Ronnie, is there anything you want me to bring? Don't forget your garmin or your dancin' shoes!!! (-: (-:

I hope you have a riding lawn mower.

(I mean for mowing the lawn...not treking to Boston. :-)

Well done, Ronnie! I watched you cross the finish line from my PC at work. You looked like you were hurting a bit. I put my name in the hat for SGM this year..we'll see what happens.

I made it through 22 miles just fine then the legs started cramping so looks don't deceive I was hurting when I crossed the finish line. Good luck on getting in SGM. I'm goning to focus on some shoter races and doing more cycling for a while.

What kind of race report is this? Did you forget something?

Great to hear you had a great experience! I am sure it was special to be part of Boston this year and something you will always remember. Sorry to hear about your cramps. Same thing happened to me there at around the same spot. I hope one day to get back there and give it another go. I hope you enjoy some time to relax and reflect on your accomplishment!

Thanks Jim, I wish I knew what to do that would help the cramping. I stay hydrated, take electrolyte tablets and everything else I can think of but if it starts to get warm I start to cramp?

Hey Brother Ronnie, when shall we see your Boston Race Report. You cleaned my clock at Boston again, so lets hear about it!!!!

Way to go Bro-Ronnie....

Glutton for punishment! :-) Go get-um!

pretty ambitious....

or stupid I don't know which!!!!

Speedy MAN ... Speedy ...! But my run was like 7:47 Pace.

So today (Wed) you inspired me to run faster! :-)

I'm glad were not running together we might kill ourselves.

I'm pretty sure speed like this would kill this tire old man!

nice splits, I totally understand that "The pace was all over the place" statement with it being just two weeks post Boston. Keep up the great recovery and I think you'll be more than ready for that 1/2 mary.....

Nice running! I kinda did the same thing on sunday but went about it a little differently. :-)

I had to look again...dang fast!

Thanks IJR, but not sure what I can do for 13 miles, if I decide to run. The weather is still kind of got me worried. I have until Thursday to make up my mind.

Yo HBR, what is the projected weather pattern?

Low in the high 50's with a high in the 80's with a good chance of rain in the morning, I have to take in consideration that this race is started at 6:30 am. What do you think Coach?

I'm still taking it pretty light on the distance too but I need to pick it up quickly as I have a marathon relay to run next week. :-)

well done, looks like recovery is a done deal! Congrats to the young Miss Dunn!

So it's HOT there too! :-( How about some cycling?

I'm ready to start riding more. I get quite a few miles in commuting back and forth to work. It's kind of like I'm getting something for free. I get the exercise and save money on gas at the same time.....

Nice progression down to 7:07!

Thanks IJR I'm trying to get a good run in without being so hard on the body...

look at you pile on the miles of sweet training! You are an animal!

Nice miles and pace too! So have you settled in on a new challenging marathon. I see Marc has gotten into the St George Marathon! I'm thinking about doing the Athens Greece (original) Marathon in November. What do you think?

I'm really just enjoying running for now and have'nt thought of running another marathon. I'll get my butt in gear and start looking for a late Nov. or Dec. marathon one of these days.

I see you're getting in some biking. I'm trying to do the same. I logged in my bike as a pair of shoes so I could keep track of the overall miles. Each year I enter it again with the year's date. :-) Only 260 mile so far this whole year.

IJR that's a Good idea. I might try doing the same thing.

I've been feeling pretty sluggish lately too but I really want to be working on my speed. :-(

IJR I think it'll take a few more days before we get use to the heat.

I did the same but only had time for 4.

Good on you Bro-Ronnie.

nice mileage ...

nice miles for the week....

way to getter' done

Nice run! Your legs might have felt heavy but your times don't indicate it! :-)

Thanks IJR I need to start hitting the bike more.

nice work for a youngster!

Speed work...I love it, but rarely do it. :-)

Me either?????

I need to do it!!!

2 more miles and you'll catch me. :-)

Hey HBR, looks like your gettin' some heat in your neck of the woods.

I see Marc is signed up for the St George Marathon in October. What plans have you got going on......

I don't really have anything big planned I'm just enjoying running for the summer.

You and Tom S. are running away from me on the mileage board! :-) Keep up the good work!

Once you get back to running you'll catch up pretty quick especially if you train for another marathon this fall. My plan right now is to keep a 30-35 mpw avg. the rest of the year unless I sign up for a late fall or early winter marathon. Keep up the good workouts on the bike.

nice run Bro-Ronnie.

Way to keep those miles counting...

Hey, Hey, Hey, Winner winner Chicken dinner.....whatever that means! Congrats on a great race where you kicked young butt and took the gold home in your AG!!!

AWESOME race and win!!! Wow! YOU ARE SPEEDY!!! :) Congratz!

Thanks Slick by the way I did get treated to a Chicken Dinner after the race.

Hey Smooth it's Good to hear from you. I hope everything is going good for you and Larry. We sure missed y'all this year at Boston.

Good race, ran a similar time myself on the same day in a different state. I'll look to read your reports as I think we have the same mindset: been running for a while, body not what it used to be but can still be strong, like to eat more immature runners for dinner. :-)

Hey Glory in the Long Run you got that right when you said the body wasn't what it use to be but my mind still sees it that way and wants it to do the things it use to do. I think I got lucky on this July day I was feeling good and the weather was nice and cool for this time of year so I let it go to see what this "OLD" body could do.

The real question is how sore were you afterward? Could you do it again the next week or the next day? That's the difference between 20 and 40.

Glory in the long Run I think it goes something like this; I'm not as good as I once was but I'm good once that I ever was....That being said I really wasn't sore but all the stars or something will have to line up for me to run that time again honestly on a good day I might slip down below 19 but that's about it for me.

Throw the Animal a piece of raw meat!!

This workout really didn't go as good as I'd hoped. Maybe it was too soon after Saturdays race or maybe it was the heat either way I pushed through it and it's done!!!!!! No pain No gain ???

That must have been a really hot run!

nice miles.....

Just keeping the wheels turning as best I can......

Nice mileage week ! Hey, Bostons coming fast, got your eyes on a good qualifying race?

I don't think another marathon is in the cards this year before it's time to sign up for Boston. I guess they'll have to run it next year without me.

Yes it was a rather hot afternoon! The weather gypsies said it didn't make it to 100 yesterday here in Sandy, gut my home temp gauge said 102....what was it in your neck of the woods?

Listen to your body, and obey.

You are super consistent so no worries. Enjoy the rest.

Interesting way to describe the joy of running. :-)

We are experiencing some unbelievable weather for this time of year.

your average pace just kept getting faster this week.....

Slick, we've been having some remarkable weather this week for this time of year. It's been great!!!!

Are you flying, driving or running to St Louis?

We drove this time but plan on riding our bikes to St. Louis this fall it's only a couple hundred miles.

A couple of hundred mile bike ride, really? Is that one way, or both? Aggressive I'd say. But Cool! Are you two going to use a tandem bike?

It'll be me and Frank going. We'll take a couple days getting there then the women will come up to meet us and have a night out on the town. We usually take a least one bike trip a year and we have a lot of fun doing it. When you're touring on a bike you get to meet a lot of interesting people.

HBR - Now that sounds like fun! Tell Frank Hi for me.

I did that Thursday night at a Journey concert! I know the feeling well....this too shall pass.

Ha ha ...!

nice way to top of a good mileage week....

Whats cookin' for the weekend? Got any races to do?

I'm ready for a break from the heat, how about you?

We've had a good summer up till now but "The HEAT is on" and I'm in survival mode till it cools down.

Got some wheels on that last mile!

That's the bad thing, it takes me 5 or 6 miles to get going then it's already time to quit... But what the heck I'm having fun anyway.

You did the dreadmill this day?

Excellent performance and a win even with the extra miles and less than perfect condition. Good job, Ronnie!!!

Thanks Smooth you're so nice. These are really small races and a lot of fun. You get to meet so many people because they are so laid back and relaxed.

Not sure how I missed this race but I did.

Good job on a hard course.

BTW...Now you're living in my world running the wrong way. :-(

IJR,That's only the second time that's happen and Hopefully the last. It really didn't make a difference in anything but the time which I wasn't really proud of but I'll take it.

I wish I had a "before". :-)

It was still hot just not as hot as it was going to get. It seems like the older I get the more the heat affects me.

I think I have the same problem but I'm not sure as my memory is failing me too. :-)

Nice run, I like your progressive splits...

Thanks Mr. Slick.

Some days are like that.

...but the last couple of miles were very good!

When you get old it takes a few miles to get everything going !!!!

I Know Too ooo well!

I like rest days....

Nice pace, glad it felt good!!! I got my special registration accepted by Boston this morning!!!! Yea!

way to getter done.....

So Bro Ronnie, where are you going with all this fine training???

Ahhh...You're son's wedding, that's got to be a great thing!

IJR, it was a "Great" thing. It made me very proud to watch my son take the woman he loves to be his bride. So many people don't take marriage as serious as it should be but I can say without a doubt there were plenty of tears of "JOY" over this marriage.