What?  I bought the Elixirs and within 4 miles I used them for a marathon.  You won't feel sorry.  Race in them already?

I just realized I didn't fully answer the QOTT:

 

I have 2 pairs of Mizuno Wave Inspires that I do most of my miles in. They are diffeent colors and the way I rotate them is simple: which matches what I'm wearing. The Wave Elixirs are my new race shoes, but I have not raced in them yet. Been wearing them for one run per week til I'm used to them.

10.2 miles done.  Gonna try to keep it nice and easy this week and get my mileage back up.

I have decided to not try to qualify for Boston in Sept and then run Boston next year.  For a couple of a different reasons, physical and financial.  I think that I could have a good chance at qualifying this year, but I think that it would be better for me to stick to my original plan.  Keep base building over the summer, then start training in November for the Shamrock marathon in March, hopefully qualify and then run Boston in 2015.  This would also allow more time to save money for Boston, if I go, I want to be able to enjoy it and not worry about whether or not I should buy the $100 jacket (cause you know damn well I'm gonna buy that jacket lol).  I know that I don't really need to explain myself, but I just wanted to throw that out there in case anyone was wondering why I wasn't starting the Pfitz program next week.

I'm still going to bring in some tempos and intervals, but my focus will be on solid base building for the next six months and then be in a good position to start marathon training.

Ginny, I actually like running in the rain when it's warm out.  Today wasn't bad, about 60*, lil breeze, was fine once I got moving.  I always make sure I have my contacts in if it's raining, and wear a visor.  I have some great neighborhoods to run through, there's sidewalks, but I prefer to stay on the street (less trip hazards), but the streets are wide and I haven't had any problems with traffic, so that's good.

Nope.  I cannot get to work late every day and only run 5 miles.  It's just temporary while I go to the doctor, get the allergy shot, etc., in the morning.  On Wednesday, I get to do it again since I have to go to the orthodontist to fix my loose retainer.

You ran 5 miles with crud in your lungs, Vance?  You are Iron Man!  Hope the crud clears up quick!

 

Sorry about the calf, Bin, hope that resolves quickly!

 

Long days for you, Mitch!  I'm sure the legs will appreciate the rest!

 

Enjoy your rest day, Kristin.

 

Heck yeah that's cross-training, Awood!  That's a lot of work!  Good luck!

 

Congrats to you and DW on your LR, Jerry!

 

Enjoy the rest day, Tomas.  Lots of us resting today!

 

Damaris, you have become a morning runner now?  Congrats on your miles!

 

Glad your test run was successful, Z!  Hope that trend continues!

 

Enjoy your day off of work, HsM!  I had Friday off but I didn't enjoy it - I had a biopsy......now I just have to wait a few days for the result.  My arm hurts where the Dermatologist was digging in...

I'm nervous about them being less supportive than my Inspires. I am an overpronator. So I want to make sure they give me no issues. I've done 3 runs with them and no problems...maybe 4 so it is time! I planned to wear them for my 4/21 5K but then I wanted to wear Boston colors blue and yellow...the Elixirs are bright pink but I have blue Inspires so went with those.

What?  I bought the Elixirs and within 4 miles I used them for a marathon.  You won't feel sorry.  Race in them already?

 

Scotty---"Must be nice, SheCan, to be able to have 6.5 feel 'easy'.  I am trying to get back to that point myself."  Well, sometimes I say easy when I'm simply not pushing myself too hard.  Sometimes those easy miles actually feel easy and sometimes not so much.

Ginny- "Cherie - I love spring in the desert, but you're right, once May arrives, so does the heat.  Do you still run outdoors, or do you move to the TM?"  I generally run outside because i don't own a TM, but occasionally will drive over to the gym when it gets too warm, and do a road run + TM run.  But as uncomfortable as our summers are, they're much more mild than in Phx or Tucson.  Usually July is really nice & cool because of the monsoons, though it warms up again in Aug.  My biggest motivation-sucker is that the warm weather goes on seemingly forever.  

Coralie--"  Enjoy the runs in the nice weather, while it lasts. Thanks for the comment, too. I just get down on myself sometimes. I feel like my cardio is way beyond how my body is limiting me, so it bugs me. I just need to keep focusing on the 64 lbs that I am down from my highest weight."  Yeah, I know, it is easy to get stuck on those things that aren't working, but Wow@64 lbs.  That is wonderful and you will get where you want to be.  Plus we all adore you in here, and think you're doing great.

5k ran with my buddy. Been running in my new balance so figured my five fingers couldnt be all that different... I finished the 5k but the balls of my feel were a little tender. They feel normal now so I should be fine. We will see how thwy feel tomorrow.

Mitch, 14 hours is tough.. Your leg will thank you later for that RD.

Kristin, Hi-five.. Enjoy the RD.. Hope you like Elixirs as a race shoes.

Awood, looks like quality X-training there.. Hope you got it all fitted in time..

Jerry, Enjoy the RD..

Tomas, those recovery definately helps..  I am so late to this recovery run thingy..

Jack, of cos the headband works.. haa.. Happy that you are able to meet your goal.. Sub 1:40 is within touch..

Damaris, 30 pairs of running shoes?!! wow!

Dave, Was anxious able your 1st FM but building base for 1 more year is a good decision.. Can't wait to see how you will perform..

Mel, so far retired Nike at 300 and Inspires at 400.. I think I should be able to rotate at 450-500 once my speed picked up a bit.. Heard somewhere it is the time on the shoes rather than the miles.. But mileage is a pretty good gauage too.

Hopesmom, come back strong!

Jimmy, having withdrawal shows that you are a runner..haa..

Sam, good job in pacing your friend to his PR.. I am trying to get on some lower heel drop shoes myself but still waiting.. I have no problem reunning is DS trainer which is 10mm compare to 12-13 for inspires..

Ginny, Enjoy the TM.. Maybe you will have more luck buying online? Only bad thing is that you can't tried it.. But a few online store has pretty good return policy.

Coralie, Hope the knee pains clears soon. Finger cross for no Strep..

Cherie, How hot does it get at where you are? Good work on the 6.5

Scotty, that's a lot of Nimbus.. Harry potter has a Nimbus 2000 too.. ;P I am sure you are a wizard yourself too..

Jeff, Enjoy the RD..