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Should take tomorrow off since I've run six days in a row now, not looking forward to that.

in Seal Harbor with Dasher--not feeling too good--a touch of the flu I guess. High School X-country meet starting at 11:00 in Ellsworth this morning.:)

town this morning. Perfect weather, I stopped at a yard sale to look around. Went back with Bonnie later.

I guess I just have to cut my losses. I was scheduled for my 3 hour run today, but I called Judson and told him I just can't do it. I have a lot on my plate right now; I won't go into details. I hope one "off" week of training won't make me or break me....and anyway, the Half and MDI won't be "races" for me, just fun training runs.

Now I need to decide what I WILL do today...better get to it before Haydn decides he doesn't want to babysit DeLaney. :)

Previewed the half marathon course, sort of. Started at EL and headed towards BH. I also "cheated" and did not run down to the pier but cut through on Holland Ave to West Street to avoid people on the sidewalks downtown. Nice run but slower than I was anticipating at just under 2 hrs, usually the rain quickens my pace:)

I ran 4 regular, then 4 miles of speedplay intervals using telephone poles as markers. The long run is re-scheduled for next week.

Thanks, Alyie. :)

... with Vanessa from Sand Beach and about Otter Point. Saw Matt F & Judson trotting down the Park Loop Rd. Today was more of listen & interesting scents tour as nobody could see too much in all the fog. Life is good in the woods.

...went out too fast that is. Ran 15 miles with Beth and Sue this morning. The first mile was 8:31, and we were trying to average between 8:45 and 9:00. Ended up averaging 8:58 pace for the 15.

Later, tried to jog slowly for 30 minutes with my daughter who, until today, was quite enthusiastic about trying the cross country team. We ended up jogging/walking for the first 15 minutes, and just walking the last 15 minutes. She seemed a bit discouraged. I tried to explain to her how the high humidity makes it feel harder, but I'm not so sure I convinced her.

just checking..given the approach of Hanna.

Hang in there Eleanor. It may not be easy initially to run with the Tigers but ultimately it will prove very rewarding. And you get snacks..

Thanks Alyie, Frank and Brian for encouraging Eleanor. I hesitate to let her read your comments because I think she might feel embarrassed that I shared her woes. However, I will find a way to pass on the information. I think she will feel better knowing that it is not unusual for team members to walk during the competitions.

AM: 6 miles around Great Meadow, Kebo, Cleftstone, COA, West Street, the Shore Path, Livingston. Strides. Best part of this was seeing Don running on Cleftstone. Worst was having to shoulder between two cruise ships-worth of passengers and a wedding on the shore path.

PM: 4 miles on Lower Ledgelawn, Sieur de Monts, Main St., Wayman Lane. Strides.

Actually started the day with another 14, but those were vicarious miles in an automobile trailing after Matt F and Judson with water and gels.