Wasn't it Einstein who said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results? And Kimmie, it can't be from stretching. Our Cashmason doesn't stretch.

Hey I resemble that remark! I stretch the truth, I stretch the facts, and on Thanksgiving, I may even stretch the waist of my jeans. And ever since I started teaching spin classes, the class actually expects me to lead them in stretches before and after the workout.

Have a great time Shan!

No need to wait on the race. I managed to dig up an actual picture of Mikey without a shirt on. Enjoy girls. Shan, Nice article on 10 ways to have a lousy race. http://www.runningplanet.com/training/run-a-lousy-race.html?trans_id=&logid=150139 Especially liked this one: Drink lots and lots of plain water during your marathon Don’t use electrolyte replacing sports drinks. The plain water will decrease the sodium balance in your blood and you will become hyponatremic. You will become nauseous, confused, stumble around like a drunk and most likely give the paramedics something to do. This is one of the best ways to ruin your marathon experience.

Pace - THanks! Brian - YEAH FOR BABIES!!! I have a very large respect for the distance - which is why you have never heard me say that it'll be ok. It won't be ok... fun maybe... painful definitely! All I have to say is HOLY SLEIGH BELLS SANTA!!! What's up with the snow! Let's hope I can still get out of here on time this afternoon!! ok so in my excitement I've gleaned these things... take pictures of hot runner dudes without shirts on drink/gu early and often walk early and often stop to stretch on the way home write a novel of a report complete with pictures Did I get it all??? *Note: I know I seem to be making light of it, but it's only because I KNOW how unprepared I am and I figure if I keep my spirits high it will go better than if I don't. Your support and adivce means the world to me and I'm sure I will think of you all often over the next couple of days! *

what do you think girls? Should we have all the men on here submit shirtless pictures so we can have a hot guys contest? What am I saying??? I better behave myself- it is my 10th anniversary today. Still debating on making this my last rest day- cough not too bad- but..... shan, again- have a great trip! I probably already said this and I'm sure you've already thought of this- find someone to hang with during the race. Talking is a great distraction.

For the record, I've already posted the shirtless picture. Weekend plans. Going up to Maryland tomorrow to crew for Tri-Kev on the JFK 50 miler. Will post some pictures afterwards. Probably going to run an 11 mile leg with him on the flat stuff so that will be my long run for the weekend. Feeling a little bit guilty about leaving the family all day on Saturday. Will spend the day on Sunday doing family stuff (most likely raking leaves).

But I think the ladies should post theirs.

What am I saying--- married not dead, right? Went out and got a very quick 4 miles in... all I had time for and so glad that I took 2 days off to recover... I usually run through colds and I think it was much better this time around to just lay low for a little bit. Weekend plans- in laws coming in from MI in about 2 hours- instead of cleaning and going to the store, I'm putzing around on the computer... anniversary tonight but going out tomorrow night- lots of other family activities... hope to get 10 miles in tomorrow.