Grete Waitz, R.I.P.

I never knew Grete Waitz personally - the closest I ever got to her was standing in the running corals at her annual "Grete's Gallop" and hearing her cheer the crowd just before the gun went off.  But even to an amateur like myself, it was just enough to know that she continued to be interested in inspiring runners with her amazing records (I'm still in wonder that she set her first marathon speed record after only ever having run 13 miles at a time), her grace, and her dedication to the sport.

Grete Waitz, 1953-2011 - a photo slideshow
Grete Waitz, Marathon Champion, Dies at 57 - New York Times front page story
Scandinavian Cool That Warmed New York

Today

Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds 
Lunch: salad w/baked salmon, 2 small candy bars, water
Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half, "tasting" as I made cheesecake
Dinner: chicken/cheddar/guacamole quesadilla, 3/4 avocado, water, sliver of cheesecake


Today's mileage: ran 5 miles
Month-to-date: 39.5 miles
Year-to-date: 140.0 miles