The Rest of the Week....

Update on the cucuzza squash - able to save seeds to plant next year. The squash was just too hard to peel. I think it was overgrown and on it's way to a gourd state ...oh well, will see how the seeds do next year!



Did a 7 mile trail run on the McAfee's Knob trail the other day - the views were fantastic and the colors will be at their peak in a week or so. Meet 3 hikers through hiking the Appalachian trail ... what a wonderful trail to have so close by!
Ran the Womens' 5k today in cool, rain threatened weather. Did a PR on my 5k time!
No classes next week so time to catch up on chores, reading and school work....not bad at all.

A new T shirt

Sometimes the simplest thing can make me happy - picked up a t shirt today to wear in the upcoming Women's 5k. Pink and red women's cut tshirt....what great colors to acknowledge the impact of breast cancer and heart disease in womens' lives....

Post Birthday Hike

Hiked the beautiful Rock Castle Gorge - 11 miles of hiking adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway - what a fabulous day! Crisp, clear day with a breeze along the summit...the pictures speak to the beauty of this area much better than any words I have...

Learning Something New

Drove to Bassett this AM to help Star City Striders set up and time a race - beautiful, crisp fall morning to run.....no running for me today - long hike planned for tomorrow!

No Run Friday

Attended ethics conference at the beautiful Hotel Roanoke today.....chill in air and had to wear sweater - fall is here. Hibiscus full of blooms - will bring it in to overwinter and bloom again next year...

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Ran/walked ~5 miles along Roanoke River after class today. Looking forward to the next three days off - happy birthday to me!

Italian Squash Fitness Walk

Had a 3 mile fitness walk with Linda catching up on the latest news and running plans since she's been out of town for a while. We stopped to admire a backyard when the owner came around and told us about these huge green squash hanging from the trees. Fun walk back to our cars brandishing these monsters! I am now the proud owner of a 32 inch cucuzza squash - watch for pictures and recipes as I find out what to do with this veggie!