Easter Run

Good run this morning even in the heat. Looks like we were averaging just over 8 min pace most of the way. Did have some direction mishaps but all and all a good run. Mid span of the bridge at one point we almost went sub 7 then I bonked...and walked for a bit...but the group kept going. Is the heat here to stay? Last Sunday morning was so nice!

Grete the Great

So sad to hear that Grete Waitz has passed away. Truly a running legend, as her Wikipedia page shows.

Happy Patriot's Day

The Boston Marathon is underway, and is sure to be a distraction at my desk all morning. We'll see if Ryan Hall and new momma, Kara Goucher, can make something happen. Here's hoping good luck to all our Tuesday night track crowd (Karl, Jay, Mike S.) up in Boston today.

We had a fine run yesterday. Perhaps the last of the cool weather. We'll see.

Correction: In my last post, I wrote that Gordon will be in the "Blue Ridge Relay" (which is in September). Of course, I meant to indicate that he's in the Smokey Mountain Relay coming up in May.

Palmetto 200

Congratulations to Ricky and Greg, whose team finished 3rd overall in the Palmetto 200. Gordon is preparing for the Blue Ridge Relay. With Swaz's ultra experience, it looks like we're becoming quite the ultra crowd.

I showed up for my first Sunday morning run of 2011 (thanks Gordon and Scott). Hopefully, my recovery will stay on track. Clearly I need to put an ultra on my calendar. Everyone have a good week.

Catherine the Great

I just had the pleasure of introducing my girls to Catherine Ndereba at the Bridge Run Expo. She was very sweet and we talked for a moment. It's great that she's back.

Good luck to everyone running tomorrow. I'll see you in Marion Square.