Was a HARD run on a new course. 2nd mile was pretty hilly and the rest very windy. I don't think I'm going to do this race again. I'm still recovering from the marathon, and not sharp anymore because of the recovery. Although it was cheap, just $12. Shan, you are right..I'm still recovering. I always run 5Ks best on a high mileage week...always.

Nice costume! I know the feeling, Bugs, I ran a couple of 5Ks last fall after Toronto, and I felt incredibly flat. The 10K seven weeks later was even worse, though I think that was more a function of a tetanus shot I got for a dog bite three days earlier. Still, as my Dad says, "The Price was Right!" MTA: Today was a 17 miler around Ford Lake in Ypsilanti. Nice run, but I was really flat today too. I didn't keep up on my fluids, so I started feeling pretty beat around mile 15 or so. Gotta keep up on that water, I had a half full water bottle around my waist, I just got into a zone and stopped drinking. *sigh*. I'm a little stressed, I have Federal Jury Duty in Detroit on Monday, so I'm stressing out a little bit about what happens if I get picked (I shouldn't, I am a Computer Security Professional, and I have a friend in the FBI). I'd love to be a part of a federal trial, I rather like being a part of the wheels of justice. I know I can skip a day, but I'm being OCD about running right now. Good luck you guys tomorrow, have a great race!

jhallum - no good getting low! i'm still learning the art of fluid intake... one day we will learn. why can't you get your run in with jd? brian - that is a huge improvement!!! especially given the aches and pains you've had this week!

jhallum, Well thanks for trying to make me feel better. I've ran a 2 mile two weeks after a marathon and did great, won a trophy...but three weeks seems to be an evil spot for me. Proably doesn't help that my fuel was M&Ms and pizza. Hope you don't get picked. You need a judge that is a runner. Brain, That's a very nice pace for a 15K. I've only ran that distance once but loved it. If your running slower for this marathon because of running with your Dad are you planning another reason after? Murphy, One thing the high mileage boys didn't point was the important of hill running. I plan to do more of it myself in the next months. But take an example from Erika who runs LOTS of hills. I'm wondering how badly I need to race a HM before Fargo. There must be an Internet friend that lives in the south that I can go visit in March. Food logging starts tomorrow. Post marathon buffet eating stops.

Hey Bugs--awesome pics..SOmewhere I have a rubber batman mask from halloween years ago. We had movers find it once..they thought we were freaky. There were also clown costumes. Ive gained weight. Looking at my Columbus pictures I really noticed. I looked like I did in my early races when I started running. Not the skinnier me in my avatar. I really need to lose at least 5 lbs before Vegas. Im about 10 lbs heavier than I was 2 years ago. I do a good amount of hills. My main trail is very hilly. After my first marathon---when I only trained on flat bike trail, I changed it up. It really helps--I just need more base. But I noticed the hill training helped me through the worst part of the flying pig. The key for me is miles. Ended up doing 4 tonight..got out late. It was a good run. Put me over 40 for the week with the marathon. 12 tomorrow. Probably in the evening.

Kimmie and Dave both on pace for their goals at the half. They are doing awesome Kimmie 1:57:19 Dave 1:48:06

Looks like Daves pace slipped just a bit the last split. Hes exactly on pace though still

ohhh this is soo exciting!!!!