off to the gym to go run 5 miles... with some speed thrown in there.... question for you all: I was thinking I would go see a massage therapist before the thon next week. But, I don't have any issues... it would be just to loosen things up and make sure there are no issues. Is this smart? Should I stay away? this guy is good but he does do deep tissue massage. I'm wondering if it will be less painful since I've been using the foam roller..... hmm..... I don't see him all that often. Mostly because I've been fortunate enough to not have that many issues. What do you all think? Dave, I think we need a daily summary instead of weekly... I can't keep up with everyone.... so I'll just say hi! And it's freaking cold here today but never as cold as Erika, Bugs and Jeremy have it. Did I miss any northerners? Good runs all...

Nice runs Mr. I and Dave Got in 4 nice hilly miles with my husband. It's nice that he runs too! Will probably go out for 6-8 more after lunch, that is if I can get back out into the wind. I agree with Lou, Kimmie!

Is this smart? Should I stay away? this guy is good but he does do deep tissue massage. I'm wondering if it will be less painful since I've been using the foam roller..... hmm..... I don't see him all that often. Mostly because I've been fortunate enough to not have that many issues. What do you all think?

Totally stay away. I wouldn't do it until afterward. If you were to do it beforehand, maybe no later than a week before the marathon? Especially with a deep tissue massage, which always take a bit out of you. Today is a RAW day (run after work, right? ). I had lunch with a Microsoft Rep (I'm a linux/Mac guy, so it was rather amusing, actually. But it was a free lunch, so it was pretty nifty all around. Just got in the way of my lunch run, that's all. *sigh*. Should be 9 easy today, Also have a work retreat tomorrow over lunch, so I have to find time to fit tomorrow in as well. Tomorrow is only 5-6, so I don't have to squeeze too hard to fit that one in compared to the 9.

Ran 5 miles on the treadmill.... trying to do half mile repeats at 7.3, did 2 of them and then just moved the pace up and down... that's what I do on the mill to avoid boredom. I think I will heed your advice on not going to see the massage guy. He scares me anyway. Cash: I agree with the others about those legs... we need more pictures. I am thinking of doing a sprint tri this summer but scared to death. I will be asking for advice sometime soon. Lou- You're amazing. 13 miles? Shan- what's happening in your life? Mr. I- just pops in every so often to tell us he's doing good- Good job! Paul- don't know what to say about the niggles. I've never had any myself Dave- that's great that you got to workout with the wife... I love going to the gym with my husband. Even though he doesn't like it when I "train" him. Speaking of husbands, Pam, it's awesome that yours' runs like you do and that you're able to get a run in with him during the day. Jeremy- nice job fitting your runs in when you can. Lately, I've RBB ( which is Run Before Bus) Erika- Dayum! You're fast.

10k on the treadmil after spin class. Deep tissue massage tears apart the muscle fibers so that they can heal in the correct postion. You dont need muscle tissue torn apart just before a goal race. Get it after the race. Bike fitness and running fitness on flat ground are highly correlated. You are in great running shape, so flat ground on the bike should be no problem for you. Swimming fitness and running fitness have nothing to do with each other. Swimming is all about technique. On the other hand, any stroke is ok to use in Tri. You feel best breast stroking or back stroke. They are ok. They are just slower than a proper crawl. But if you need to breathe, other strokes are ok. If you can find swim videos on net flix by Total Immersion, rent them. They will help with technique.

Kim, No massage pre-marathon Erika, Dam your fast. Cash, They can't afford to not keep doing tris after spending all that money on bike etc.. I'm signed up for Fargo and Grandmas. Lord help me.

I'm signed up for Fargo and Grandmas. Lord help me.

You are going to do so great, Bugs I didn't have anything other than that to post. Just wanted to get here before Lou posted his run. Darn pre-dawn people