So one of the answers in my mother’s crossword puzzle this morning was RUBY.  That seems like a sure sign the baby will be born today.  Also it’s Olga’s birthday and National Moldy Cheese Day.  The stars are aligned.  There was also a physical sign last night, which I will not detail.  (Mom-ladies and Dad-gentlemen, you know which one I’m talking about.)  Apparently that particular slimey sign means labor will start in hours …. or weeks.  You’ve got to love the pregnancy timelines.

Anywho,  I’m going to hop on the treadmill do my uphill hiking for the day, weed the garden (which won’t leave much left as far as plants go) and do the budget — and maybe jump up and down on a trampoline.

Here’s a link to an article in Runner’s World titled, “How Much Does Mental Toughness Affect Race Times?” about John Hall’s research.

“Hall surveyed 706 ultramarathoners at six international events, including the Marathon des Sables in Morocco and the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. The sample included 539 men and 167 women from multiple countries ranging in age from 22 to 69.”

Spoiler: 14%  Recalculating my Rocky 100 goal now…

And Happy Birthday Olga!!