Vic: 
to you. I'm glad to hear you're getting your training in during this time. I know how sad you are and how difficult times are right now. I hope you find that time spent with your thoughts on the road and/or TM helps you get through things. I know I find it to be true for myself, and wish the best for you.
Jeanne: Ooooh, a new film to add to my Netflix queue! I just put Orphanage on my list, right after Robot Chicken Star Wars.
I think David Lynch's Blue Velvet was the first film I saw where I said, "This is a great film, but I'm not enjoying watching it one bit." Very dark and creepy and much too adult for me when I first saw it (1986).
OMG, I laughed so hard when I visualized this exchange that I almost had to go....to the ladies room. Nope, it doesn't have the same zing. So, are wedding plans progressing nicely?
Aloha Jeff: Oh, I know when the DL 1/2 is, still sighing over that one. But I figured if anyone would figure out a way to spend his last month training on-site, it would be you!
of receiving your waiver. Your weekend sounds beautiful, of course, and beach camping delightful. Take care of that PF, and bring us back Dole Whip pics on your return. Hey, I do live in a virtual reality you know, so the substitute's almost as good as the real thing.
Howard: And you know your running is all about me, don't you?
I'm very happy to see you eating rabbit food. As in, quick as a rabbit. See, I think you are speedy. That's why you need to hang out here on the Lean Meaner thread with me and Maria and everyone. Consider us your very own set of groupies! More important is Dave's point--you're incredibly consistent in your pace. Nice!
Dave: Oh, I like the song Jeanne picked for you and Erica!
Your first race of the season is coming right up!
It sounds like your "little country race" is getting a lot of good press, what with racewalkers from 3 states coming in. It must be the company and not the prize money or trophies!
I expect great things from you this season, you hear? Great things. Your training and progress has been a joy to learn about, and I learn so much. Barefoot exercise for me, too! (And awww, for the compliment.)
Maria: Ooooh, the August gun's just gone off and you're off and walking! I love hearing your happy and energized--it's the WO lot, isn't it? Your double-dipping plan sounds really cool. I'm trying to do more of that, splitting up my cardio with my core work. It seems less overwhelming to me that way. Do let us know--with frequent updates--how it works for you. A vegetarian who eats fish is called a pescetarian, a word added to this years Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (along with mondegreen, misunderstood lyrics or phrases). So you'd be eating a pescetarian meal, I think. Very healthy, as long as it's not fried catfish!
I understand, I really do, about the reading and not thinking. That's what summer books are for and why there's a beach-read genre! It's the same way with me & book. And movies and television. I like to consider such things texts I think about while I'm engaged with them, but can easily put aside and even forget I've consumed them. That way I save my brain cells for really important things. Like Disney. I swear I need a Ph.D. to get through the booking process and come out with dollars in my wallet.
AmyK: I can feel your excitement about the book release. I'm trying to convince DOOD we should go to our local one. You haven't even read the books, he says. Bah. Who cares? He shook his head at the last Harry Potter release and it had a live owl!
I'm such a geek about book releases it doesn't matter to me--readers are cool folk, and I like to be surrounded by them. And I love spoiler/spoilerette hype, too. So controversial. It's almost as good as going to the beach, but not quite. I love sand dollars and think they're quite beautiful. It sounds as if the Caladesi Island area a good place to vacation. And not too far from Disney? (When I'm visiting FL, it all seems close.)
Stacie: It's so great to read this post today. Not only because it's a really great Eleanor Roosevelt quote, but because you provided it. It sounds like you're having a great day & feeling really motivated. I'm so happy for you!
All Lean Meaners: Enjoy the weekend folks! The dog days of summer are upon us, so it's a good thing I like dogs.
As for me: XT today. Loved it. I never would have tried the virtual bicycles without Howard's encouragement because they're in such demand at my gym. And I hate feeling crowded by the gazers. You know the folks I mean. The ones who make you double check to make sure your clothes aren't riding up and exposing things better left private. But I'll be danged if I don't feel a big difference using those bikes. They're a nice complement to my elliptical training and warm me up for weights. Sweet. They're worth the stare-down.
Mini-goal this weekend--to try a new-to-me running trail DOOD told me about. Wish me luck!
I got up at 5:30 and did 2 mi on the TM, then got to work early again and walked for almost an hour, until a co-worker showed up. Don't they know I need them to be late?! 
You are a great role model, just accept it! 
I need a break, it's hot, and I have too much hard stuff to do at work. My reading has to be about relaxing and not actually thinking...that doesn't sound right, but you know what I mean! I also do not stretch before I move -- I thought that was a no-no? See how much I need guidance! Probably a simple question -- If I eat fish, did I have a vegetarian day? I don't think of it as meat, but maybe I should? 
Vegetarian day did not leave me hungry at all. I'm going to start trying to do that at least once a week. It can't hurt! I am not a huge meat eater, anyway. 
I can't wait to see you and your Princess in person. 
