What does that sign say that Batman is holding? "Will Work for Suotoby Pants"???

Thanks AAmos and BTB I am ok but don't get results for 7 days. There were alot of people who looked very ill so I was grateful I could just look at this as an inconvenience and then do my hilly run afterward. XT day only for me.

no running for me today, nor tomorrow, nor friday, saturday, sunday nor monday. Strictly cross training for the next week til I am able to get a little issue checked out by my sports chiro. Tuesday is the soonest I can get in. So tonight will be 90 min of high intensity cardio - elliptical and cycling.

Holy Toledo (where does that expression come from?) dg.. I just looked at that web page and the exercise list is nothing if not extensive! Wow! How long does it take to run through one routine? Off hand it looks like a 20 mile run will take less time! I can see how all those workouts would help. Thanks for posting the link.

I don't know! um, again I don't know. . just started it this morning, & I didn't get through the whole thing. hoping slightly less than a 20 miler. you're welcome. I hope it does help. sounds promising. I'm glad to get your opinion. one more tempting tidbit. "...ankle-muscle activity had become more efficient following proprioceptive training. Muscle activities which would have supported and reinforced extreme movements were restricted, leading to less total muscular activity during ankle inversion. This is the kind of change that might improve running economy, since unnecessary movement of the ankle would be controlled and energetic cost might be lowered. Both ankle inversion and eversion are normal parts of the gait cycle and thus represent opportunities for economy improvement. Runners who make such enhancements would be able to operate at specific speeds at a lower percentage of their max rate of energy consumption or max rate of oxygen usage, an effect which would make the effort easier to sustain." .. thanks Tammy. a little like "for Pete's sake". my mom used to say "for cracking ice". I have no idea.

What does that sign say that Batman is holding? "Will Work for Suotoby Pants"???

I thought it was: "Will Work for Scooby Snacks"

Poor Brinkley!!!!! Glad you're feeling better Jlynne I had a really good 2nd interview today. I'll know if there's a final one Thursday. I've got two 2nd interveiws and an assesment as well. Nothing is written in stone yet. Things are coming together. I've been picky about what positions I've applied for. It's cause some concern with DW. This should be my last week on unemployment. Which is kewl. I'm exhausted. After the interview today, I stopped at a store that sells Batman shirts. They're closing up shop and going purley online and collecters convensions. SO the Batman shirts were buy one get one free!!!!! DW is gonna kill me. They also have a 5ft tall Batman free standing Batman cut out. Now that they're closing shop, I gave him a good home. DW is gonna kill me. I hope that Batman Cut out is comfortable on the couch. FIL and MIL are back from AL. Their dog and I went 4.3 miles. In that time, 5 dogs came after us. UGH!! When kids are off of school, dogs are more of an issue around here. 5 is a new record though.

runningindc - just wanted to congratulate you on your willpower. That was like having a chocolate bar in front of you and turning it down. My 5 yr old daughter informed me that money does grow on trees. She said, "money is made from paper, and paper is made from trees, so you are wrong Mom!" Tammy - what's up?? alignment problem again? IRC, frosty at first, but it warmed up considerably, and was blue blue skies again. I did 12 hilly miles this morning, pretty slow (10:48 pace), but I probably should be going slower than that. I'm kinda sore now. Good news is my pace doesn't seem to slow down at the end of MLR or LR's anymore, the way it used to about a year ago. Other good news, I saw a number on the bathroom scale after my run (a little dehydrated) that I haven't seen in 25 years! Third good news, I SAW HIM TODAY! The octagenarian! He is a fellow that runs the same local trail as I do, however I haven't seen him since last June when he took a spill during a 5K race. We were running in opposite directions today, but I think he runs about the same speed as me! Since he is stooped to one side and drags one of his feet, I can usually spot his signature footprints on the trail, even if I don't see him, but I hadn't detected even those since last year and was kind of worried. Guess he is ramping up to win all those 80+ age group awards this spring/summer. Happy whatever day.

Enke: http://www.runningingp.blogspot.com/ but I refuse to whine or complain or become discouraged! Your run-in with the octagenarian reminded me of someone I ran with for a bit on my run last night. He was an older gentleman, maybe 50's or so? (and by older I simply mean older than me - not old), and is both mentally and physically challenged in some way. Sort of appeared to be mild CP? He was out running, I caught up with him but he was keeping a solid pace of a little under a 10 min mile. I commented to him that I could barely keep up with him and he was sure running strong. Well, he made small talk, said bye and sped up. I guess he wanted to prove me right that I couldn't keep up with him! LOL After a few minutes I didn't want to hold my pace back anymore, yet I didn't want to pass him by either, but I did slowly gain on him, passed him up but told him what an awesome runner he was. He smiled, thanked me and said "good run!" Sometimes it's just a few words like "good run" and the big smile on a fellow runner, knowing that despite a disability he is still out there doing what he loves, that makes the most impact and gives a renewed sense of appreciation to embrace the gift.