Trail Running Granny

Good job, Leslie!

Now - can you go and run for me today?

Of course we will run for you today. I'll take 2 and Les will take two. ;)

Great run Leslie! I am glad the heels are feeling better. Just be really good for longer than you think, and then one day it will be gone :D

I am going to pull out the silk long underwear and full on winter gear for tomorrow!!

Good advice for the heels! I will conquer this!!

Your post on my blog made me laugh. Thank you for the compliments on my family- even if you didn't mean me ;)

I see that you started running at 40. That makes me feel better about starting at 35! You are an inspiration; when I grow up, I want to be like you!

Oh my! I am an airhead, I was looking at the picture of you and girls on the couch, so I meant you....just wrong name! You look like 3 teenagers there on the couch! You didn't give a lot of running info on your site, are you training for a specific race right now? How long have you been running? What state are you in? Sorry for all the questions.

I have enjoyed running, when you start as late in life as I have you don't have high expectations, I am always just happy to cross the finish line. Makes me feel like wonderwoman every time! I am slow, but enjoying it alot!!

I joined the blog just to communicate with Mike while he is in Iraq, but actually ended up using it as a tool to help me get back into running.

I ran for a few years when I was younger, and was pretty decent at it. I ran races regularly, but never anything over a half marathon. I injured my knee at age 26, two weeks before my first marathon. I was devestated. I have made some attempts to get back into running over the years, but finally decided to buckle down and make it happen. I miss running. I'm not super fast, but I'm like you- just happy to be doing it. I registered for a half marathon coming up in February. We'll see how that goes, then set goals from there.

The girls and I are in California, Mike is in Iraq until July 2009. I only look like a teen from far away. I laugh too much and play in the sun too much, so my wrinkles tell on me when I'm close up. And every wrinkle was worth it :)

I will update my profile a little- I didn't realize how sparse it actually is. I also thought no one would ever read it except for Mike. I had no idea this site was so social! I'm really enjoying having such a supportive community of runners of all levels. It's very motivational.

Oh, we are SOCIAL!!!!

I have no warm clothes for this walk. I need to go winter running clothes shopping. See, I usually quit about now for the winter. Kind of like hibernating! I have been a bear for years.

Hope you continue to heal your heel! I hope to see you tomorrow, having car issues , but working on it!

Kungfublonde, thanks for the update! I am a California girl too, I grew up in Pasadena, and Pacific Palisades, my folks now have a place in San Juan Capistrano, so I get to go back once or twice a year.

Yes, the blog is very social, it is a great place to learn and vent and compare notes and have FUN!

Kelli, I hope I see you at the run tomorrow, I am just going to jog/walk. I don't want to think about speed for a while...maybe never....this is going to be a social run for sure!!!

I'm a California girl too. I grew up in the BAy Area, Los GAtos/Santa Cruz. We are a bit social and chatty :) But it keeps us out of trouble!! and runing!!

Oh, hey wait!!! I thought we were walking only. I am for that!

I am running, but if everyone else wants to walk, I'm all over that. So long as Maurine has the chocolate, I don't care! Maybe we should meet at Starbucks and get a grande Salty Carmel Hot Chocolate! YUMMY!!! I may bring some hot chocolate.

I am running so I won't be cold as long.

I am bringing hot chocolate.

I am bringing Italian chocolate.

I, I, I - its all about me.

That is a good point---if we run, we will finish faster! Marion---I still need you to PM me your cell # so I can find you.

Any ideas where to park? I do not know that area (although my brother lives just up the street----I do not visit.)

Okay girls, looks like we are all set for a good time!! Marion, is this a big race? How will we find you? I will have a pink jacket, but this is Breast Cancer, will everyone be in Pink?? Maurine, DON'T FORGET THE CHOCOLATE!!! I will not bend to peer pressure, I AM WALKING!!! ( Well maybe shuffeling if I get caught up in the hype) Kelli, how will we indentify you??

I have not yet gone through my "wardrobe"

and decided what to wear. All black is always a good bet for me! I seriously do not have anything warm enough to run in. I was thinking a BIG coat---but then I have to walk! It is really going to be COLD!

And I love you, ALL! Maurine, right now, because of the chocolate, you are my favorite person in the WORLD!!!

Maurine has my cell # and I will be at the Weight WAtchers tent with all of my little chicks! My boy chicks are going to stay home. No fun to have freezing little boys!

I do not know Maurine, but I will just head for the tent. I hope they have a heater in it!

It's a little pathetic tent :) We will know eachother, like long lost soul mates who see eachother from across the room! hahahahah. I know Leslie and Kellie- Maurine will be easy- we all have chocolate sonar and will hone in on her in a second!

Okey dokey smokey!