I did a ton of walking all over Salem/Rockport/Marblehead/Boston in the two days after the marathon. I also did a loht of beach nappin' and lobstah eatin'. I missed all the post-race activities with the Boston crowd & FRB friends, primarily because I had my kids with me, and because my hosts had a plethora of post-race activities planned for me. Got back late last night. Although the morning had been rainy/lightly snowing, at lunchtime the clouds cleared and I enjoyed a cool, bright, sunshiney run with my dogs who were insanely happy to see me after my 5 days away. The crabapple and cherry trees along the river had presence of mind to bloom in honor of my triumphant return. Springtime! | 