My little dog is home from the hospital now. Go here to see a picture of the Frankenwiener, but you are warned that it is kind of yicky.... which is why I didn't post it directly here. No running for me.

diverdoc, welcome. fatozzig, I hope that ankle gets better soon. stumpy, congrats on the mmonthly mileage PR. mariposai, congrats on the monthly and yearly mileage PR. srlopez, way to go on 2nd place in the half. eliz, good job with 100 more miles than last year. nono, nice run with mrnono and Renee. spareribs, that sounds like a neat fun run you and The Saint ran. perch, nice race with PR. deez and maine, nice racing in the cold and wind. Tammy, congrats on the club award. franc, way to go on the speedy marathon. anachrotech, I'm glad to hear you had a "sproinky" run. Holly, congrats on the yearly mileage PR. Nice long runs for Peter (a couple), WRFB, tramps, and perch. This morning, the temp was in the mid to high 20s with a light wind and some packed snow/ice in spots. I used my Yaks and did another slow 8 miles. It took about 1:22:30 for a 10:19 pace. A good day and good runs for all. TomS

srlopez, continuing to think good thoughts for you and your pup over the next weeks. I hope it goes smoothly. Some good running out there today! I did do a yoga session (non-combat, as my daughter did it too and my son played with his race car set). Mr Nono joined in and is heading out for a 3 miler now. Most of Christmas has been absorbed. I can see the floor!

anachrotech Have you tried Fish Oil. It acts as an anti-inflammatory. Not quite the same as Glucosamine/Chondroitin but much less expensive.

Thank you for your suggestion, however I've been taking fish oil for about four years now. I guess if I want to run, I'll have to take the glucosamine/chondroitin. I just returned from purchasing another bottle.

Senor Lopez (old school) The little guy will look fine once the fur grows back. What a cutie. What's the prognosis? My old, departed dog, Travis T. O'Justice (T-Dog), went through a half dozen surgeries because he swallowed things he shouldn't have. He was a 95 pound lab (all muscle, including his head) who thought socks, baby bottle nipples, a brillo pad, and an envelope with $1,000 cash in it (among other things) were edible. After each surgery, he would have to wear the lampshade for a while. He would scrape and bang against doorways, walls, furniture and doors with reckless abandon. Ah, memories. No run today - just 4 lift sets, 30 mins on the stepper, and 60 mins spin cycle. Sincerely, Puddle O' Sweat

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Senor Lopez is the guy who has about three or four trick names on the running forums. Years ago when I first saw your posts, I too thought your name was Senor Lopez. I bet many other people do. Then I read people calling you Stevie Ray, so I thought that was your name. And of course others here address you as Robert, another trick name to fool us as to your identity. You are a deep and devious man. Best wishes to the Frankenwiener in his recovery. Spareribs

Nice 6 miler today , cold and windy and hilly and woody loved it and I better go as I'm at work..... Good Runs All Roy