Hey Team Blister! Thanks Mr. I for always getting this weekly thread started. I finally feel better... still some congestion in my chest, but not too bad. I ran with a friend and about halfway through, it started to snow... which I think is awesome to run in. i started out too fast AGAIN, just can't seem to gradually warm up. I bolt out of the gate. She is a better runner than I am so she was giving me a pep talk about shooting for the BQ at Myrtle 7.5 miles... mostly easy- 9:ish pace.

I kinda liked the summary, Dave

rockenmamof5, Welcome, of course you would be welcome here, it is our honor actually. I swear the cold weather has a terrible effect on me. I have made some progress, the UA tights I was wearing were too tight, like running in a girdle. I switched to cuddle long johns. I think part of my problem is shoes too, because I slip a little with each step. I don't have the longest stride to begin with, so my legs are going back and forth like at a killer rate just to move forward. Nobby told me that the shoes with the black stuff on the bottom is slippery. There are also some shoes that stiffen up. I will be so happy when Spring is here, been a tough winter. Dave, Really you should do the summaries. Maybe keep it more about what we're all doing, like you did last time, so it's not miles focused, because some of us are on a time based schedule. I ran my 30m recovery run on TM too, started at 10:20 and had to move down to 10:30. Not based on HR, just trying to keep some runs VERY EASY, and the rest easy. I mean seriously, I ran 2.85 instead of 3 - who cares. Do any of you record your resting heart rate on regular basis? Is there an automatic way of doing this? (I have heart monitor watch around here somewher.)I just hate waking up and having to think. I wait and wait for the minute on the clock to change, and them I'm like "35, 36, 36, oh crap did I do 36 twice sh!t" and the process re-starts. Very sunny day here, home with the kidos, will run in the dark while DS1 is at practice. They have a kick boxing class at the same time, but geez, that would probably be dumb, huh?

Kim, Rest until you are better. I think all you need is a strong LR 3 weeks out, and then lots of easy running in your taper. I do believe you will have some endurance left over from running a marathon not that long ago.

So I'm not the only one who thinks the UA tights are a little on the tight side?? HOw did you like the Cuddle long johns? I CAN"T wait for spring!! I've never thought of keeping track of my resting heart rate. Kudos to you for running in the dark at winter time!! But I know how it is when you have to take what you can get.

UA tights just don't allow movement. I had better luck with them when I wore shorts on the outside. The fabric is really not warm, and is meant as an inner layer. I tried the cuddles on a whim, and really liked them. I stay warm, and my legs are able to move. I like sportshill for the outside layer, that fabric is awesome, but I wish they did not make the hips stick out so much. The HR isn't really my idea but it's part of the program I am following. Trying to be good girl.

3 and change. tried yaktrax for the first time!! Very cool things but man are my legs tired.

Welcome Rocken! Trying to figure out if it's bad that my run today was longer than my last 2 weekly totals combined. I had been using my time when both kids are sleeping for a nap, but just had to run today instead, 7 miles. My legs sure did notice the lack of miles lately, but it felt good to be out there. Miles should come easier since I'm getting back to work and I usually ran at lunch anyway. So, I was going to post a baby pic or two, but have no idea how to do that. Where do you guys have your pictures hosted? Is that the only way?