bonds

Had a great week of running.  7 miles at Townlake Wed after work then Sam and I did 22 (3 loops at Forest Ridge) miles at Bull Creek.  Today Shan and I did 10 together and I finished with 4 solo miles for a grand total of FIFTY miles for the week.  I finally did it again.  I haven't had a 50 mile week in a long, long time!!  I would venture to say that I haven't had a 50 mile training week since Dad had his stroke in June '09!!
Sam and I had a great time Saturday.  Diana H joined us for the 1st 5ish miles and then bailed.  She and her husband Robt are long time Austin residents but are moving to Bend Or.  They will surely be missed.  They are a big part of our running community!!  I wanted to bail out on the run at the end of our 2nd loop but Sam said we should get in 5 more and then when we got back to the cars again I tried to quit again but Sam wasn't having it.  If he hadn't been there I would have most likely stopped at 14 yesterday.
Today Shan and I had our usual good conversation recounting the great Thanksgiving dinner that Misty prepared and what a good time everyone had.
I'm very, very fortunate to have the friends I have.  Our bonds are strong.