My flight to Nevada wasn't as hard as evanflein's -- only 5 hours and I gained 3 time zones. So I was able to set the alarm and get up for my 4 miler. That's cool, Mary -- you'll always remember your first marathon. 4.1 recovery miles at about 9min/mi or so, AHR 135.

2 classes down, 8 miles so far today. At 39 laps to a mile I may get dizzy before the day is through but I am hoping to keep my legs moving for every class.

Way to take the plunge Mary! Good luck to you in your training. You always keep pretty fit so you should have a good experience. Speaking of upcoming marathons, I see mariposai is gunning up steep hills and doing MP workouts. Glad I don't have to train with you. Nice to see you Craneium. Think you'll get enough exercise today? Teresa, we're getting some weather down here. Hope your travel plans are not affected by it. Twocat, you posted about visiting folks at the start at Boston. You know the Pro from Dover don't you? He lives about a mile from the start. In '04 he and some others stopped by to say hello on race day morning out at the athlete's compound. I'm sure he could tell you an easy way to get in there, park, and get out again. Let me know if you want me to put you in touch. The Saint has an 11-miler tomorrow, so today she wanted to jog a mile and walk two. I jogged 3.3 in 30 minutes on the dirt track with her and had no discomfort. Just finished icing. Opening day at The Ballpark in Arlington and I was going to go, but found out yesterday afternoon I have to work most of the day on a training design document. Will catch it on TV during breaks I guess. Spareribs

Haven't gotten out yet but had to wave to Mary, YAY! I've seen a shirt at some marathons that reads "16 weeks ago, this seemed like a good idea!" I'm sure you'll still think so when October rolls around. And to do an international marathon for your first is too . And Sue, my brother used to fish for steelheads (I grew up in Detroit). So sproinky is a good thing later, A

Yes, Sproinky is good! Mary - you are tough, doing 300 crunches, a marathon will be a piece of cake! Just ramp up slowly and I see you have a lot of time to prepare. You GO girl! I did 9 miles on the TM last night. Creepypants was there in the back, but I don't think he saw me, it was very crowded. The run was actually somewhat enjoyable as I watched the NCAA game for the first 7 miles. I almost fell off the TM during the overtime! I love BB. I played in HS. I wish I could still play but I tore (not complete) my quadriceps tendon a couple years ago from all that jumping and sudden direction changing. Happy Chewsday runs everyone!

Speaking of upcoming marathons, I see mariposai is gunning up steep hills and doing MP workouts. Glad I don't have to train with you. Spareribs

And I am sad that I don't have the priviledge of training with you since YOU, my dear, may help me to run faster than my slow poke mode. HAPPY 24TH ANNIVERSARY to Breger and Mrs Breger.

Good Morning Runners, Some great runs today! Mary: Good luck on your first marathon. I know you will do just fine. Carneium: My father had a business partner in Boston who in the winter would run around his basement. It was 50 laps to the mile. He ran about 10 miles a day during the week, and a 20 miler on the weekends! Now that would make you dizzy, or leave you feeling like a gerbil! Usual weather here this morning, 54 and sunny. I did 4 miles in 37:00 9:15 pace. Last week of easy running. Next week I get back to intervals and tempo runs. Have a great day everyone. Bruce