She lays down on the sidewalk
Never very analytical
She is something simply beautiful
Reappear with youth and magical

Back in the days when we were young
When everything was like a loaded gun
Ready to go off in any minute
Yeah you know we’re gonna win again

to hear the news. John, I could hear the relief (and exhaustion) in your voice when we spoke. Too bad Brandy can't talk to tell you of her adventures. Welcome home Brandy!!

She must be excited to see you, too!

I am happy to hear that Brandy's home. Maybe she needs some of Bonnie's yummy muffins :-)

Haven't seen you guys since I've been on the island! We should run together sometime.

who know's what she's eaten in the last three weeks. Now I can get back to running. I couldn't keep up with you Alyie! But soon....

That is just the BEST news! I am so happy for you guys!

Good dog!

That's the best news I've heard in a long time. I'm sure Brandy and the entire Murphy family will sleep well tonight.

GIVE THAT DOG A BONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

The whole club is ecstatic you've returned. : )

I ran some and biked some, and worked some. Don't have any distances but I'll guess for the edenometer. Great job today at the 10K all.

what are 'upsetting' shorts?!

from someone that called any racer/70s-80s-style shorts "upsetting." The shorts that are cut off half way between the knee and the waist (or higher) for guys. Maybe the women use different terminology but for other guys, seeing them can be upsetting, especially if they're a size or two too small..

haha. All I have is 'shorts' and 'skinny shorts,' which are like skinny jeans. You know you're at race weight when your skinny shorts fit :D

And guess who they used to belong to!

Comparing courses like that doesn't work. Orrington is the fastest 10-k in the state and Bar Harbor is nowhere near as easy. Plus you've been training for 2 weeks after taking 2 weeks off. Just means you are where you are supposed to be and over the next couple of months you get to move forward as you get back in shape. All today was for you was a fitness indicator and a good tempo run to help get you back into shape. Of course if you can't handle it I won't allow you to run in races for 5-6 weeks after getting back into training. Use the race early in the season to improve and make steps to get back in shape. Worry about running well in your goal races later on.

Good job everyone.

Tomorrow I am going to break a record older than I am if all goes well. It's going to be tough, but if it rains like it's supposed to then I'll have a chance. If it's hot I'm going for it anyways and see if I can get myself into the top 3 times ever. I think this is the last time Skip is having the race so the record is soon to be set in stone. It better be shaking right now because I'll fight every inch of the race to get that.

I know I can't compare those courses, and I know I'm hard on myself. I seem to be in a little bit of a funk right now....nothing feels easy. This is all new territory for me, as I didn't do nearly the kind of training for MDI that I did for Sugarloaf....so I am learning as I go about training, recovery, etc. I didn't expect to feel this out of shape. And I have just been so damn tired this week.

Best of luck tomorrow....I wish I could be there to cheer you on but right after my run I have to drive CeCelia to a girls retreat at Husson. I can't wait to hear about it!!!

Are a challenge, aren't they? I never raced the 10K there, but is it more of a challenge overall than Cobscook? I wouldn't be discouraged with that time at all considering you're not back at your peak yet, Suzanne. Heck, I'm still not there yet as my times are still all over the place.

Judson, good luck in Hampden! Race route - the elevation profile is very accurate. I envision a Cobscook-like scenario with this race. If that's the case, you'll have a great shot.

Also, if anyone wants to help out at Hampden, Skip needs a few volunteers for registration and finish line. Just show up a little early if you want to help.

This record is harder than the Cobscook course but it's possible if I run my best and the weather is nice.

I can't believe how much the marathon took out of me, I'm sure you're having a similar experience. I think we're being good sports by getting out there and doing our best. Nice work, all!

Very pleased to hear about Brandy. That picture is sweet, I ALMOST got teary eyed, but I'm tough as nails so it didn't happen.

I'm looking forward to Hampden tomorrow. No watch for me!!! Just rolling with it (no pun intended:))

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Nice job PJ and Adam. New course record.

The course has changed significantly this year, so it was gonna be a course record no matter what! So close at Hampden Judson!

You still ran awesome and I'm sure your course record won't go down easily.

Get ready for the 3-k.