Frankie had his 2nd soccer game of the season and they won again. Pretty good considering their practice's keep getting rained out. Can't wait for Katie's softball to start (well I can in some ways) got in a 13.5 miles yesterday in 2 runs. Didn't realize how warm it was outside and within a couple miles decided to head back home to get something to drink,use the restroom and change into sports bra. Looking to get something between 6-9 sometime this evening.

Completely OFF? You just need to run easy, maybe mix in some XTing. You should even be able run doubles. I like to decide on the day off when to take off. Recovery is tricky business. The bad 'really' part about doing so many marathons is that once you're signed up you feel like you have to run them, and it's hard to just let it go.

Ya completely off, I laugh at how little I knew back then (not that I know tons now) Like you I like to decide on which days I take off. The first year I did multiple marathons close together I didn't sign for my 2nd one until after doing my first one and I didn't sign up for my third one until after done with my second one. I think I got really lucky that I signed up for it when I did cause I think that was the first year (I may be mistaken) that Philly sold out and if I remember correctly it was within a week or so from when I signed up. I can't afford to "waste" money and I can't afford to be injured by racing while injured.

Just got back from 7.5 miles. I took my daughter to run the fun run portion of that half marathon that I was considering... that I've run in the past. She was so cute. A little nervous at the start and then went out too fast. I ran alongside of her and got her to keep going when she started walking. It was a short course- only .5 miles- but almost the whole thing uphill- not too easy. And I really need to run with her more. But the whole thing was great.

Fantastic mileage, Paul. Might want to hold there or even back off for a couple of weeks for your body to adjust.

Already planned on that, but thanks for making sure to remind me. I think the plan for next week will be to just run by time and only get 6 hours on the feet. With the slower LHR pace I'm running, that should put me around 25 miles. Pace - 10k miles is unbelievable. Great job.

I understand the challenge. Though the twins are both 7 (they will be 8 in July) they are at different levels and interest. I'm still racking my brain in how to run with both of them as well as our dog Kallie (once she's well enough to). Very cool that your 8 year old is able to run a 5k!! I think our children are very lucky that we are runners!

Man, Im restless. Ready to go next week, for sure though. Think I did the right thing to shut down until Im 100%. Low expectations for the marathon though. I will work at being more consistant for the next one over longer period. Im gonna just go out and plan on having fun, and see what happens. DWs ultrasound is tomorrow!! Excited to find out what we're having!

11 miles for me this afternoon. Felt lousy the whole way but stayed inside of my HR limits. Strange run. Felt very leg weary but my HR wasn't elevated. Glad I pushed through. Paul, I'm quick to dispense advice and not too good at following it. Final good wishes for Erika, Lou, and Harriet (Lou's lovely wife) in their Boston race tomorrow. Great pics on FB, Lou! MTA: Great job on the 80+ this week, Jeremy. I know that's an all-time high for you.

Thanks, Dave. It's a great week. I'm running with confidence right now. At least I hope it's confidence, and not hollow confidence. We'll find out Sunday at Glass City. 1:28 or bust! 22 yesterday, felt pretty rough for the last 5-6 or so, but pulled through it. 5 easy today. Just....easy. Lots of tired legs from the 22. Probably taking tomorrow off. I figure I'm not going to get anything done anyway from about 10 til about 1, so I might as well spend the vacation day. Inlaws are in town, too. But I have to get it approved since its last minute...so I might be at work anyway.