I'm on page 11 of that thread if anyone wants to see how much I lost. November 1, it will have been a year that I've been at or below my goal weight (I'm 5 pounds below now and holding steady). I love that thread! I still tell people that if I can do it, ANYONE (in good health) can!

morning, Lou. bleh!! {{{ erika }}} teresa, wtg. Mary, take good care of yourself. glad they got it all! 30 min. of prehab this morning. on our way to columbus, a memorial service for a very dear aunt. i will see my 3 brothers & my dad, a visit long overdue. we're all close, it's just kind of difficult. we will also meet this guy:. http://chrismohler.wordpress.com/category/art-sculpture-steel-sculpture-sculptor/uncategorized/ should be a full day! any kind thoughts for my piriformis would be appreciated! way too many hours in a car... would a donut pillow help? hope yours are all good.

Mid-20s here in Newburyport, Massachusetts this morning: a hard frost. As a matter of family tradition--OK, because I'm thrifty--we don't turn on the heat till November, and keep the thermostat at 60 degrees all winter. To stay warm, we wear layers in the house, including long underwear when necessary. Maybe I'll start smearing myself with bacon fat--I've heard that helps retain heat. Dark Horse

Morning everyone... Mary thanks, I am doing fine and NO taper madness what so ever...my shorter runs are keeping me sane, and I like that my legs are starting to recover and feel good. Now maybe next week will be a different story Hey, you guys notice how calm and collected I am after all the freaking out, as I was going through my last hard week of training . Just learning to relax knowing my training is in the bank now, and there is nothing I can do to change anything at this point. 4 easy miles last night with some strider's to get my HR up. I actually twisted my ankle pretty bad during my Weds night 1/2 mile repeats in a pot hole. It still really hurts, but believe it will be fine in a couple of days when the swelling goes down...kinda worried me when I did it, obviously. Well, just finished my bacon and bacon fat sandwich and feel like a slug This Marathon training really took it out of me. Check out my new Profile picture and see for yourself...need to work on my tan lines though Happy TGIF TimBo

6 easy but sproinky miles with IRC. Rain coming tomorrow, just in time for my rest day. Good luck to weekend racers!

any kind thoughts for my piriformis would be appreciated! way too many hours in a car... would a donut pillow help?

I had very good results by sitting on the floor on a tennis ball to get some direct heavy-duty massage in that area. If it hurts like hell when you're doing it, that means you're doing it right. It will feel better when you stop, and should continue to feel better if you do this 2-3 times a day for a few days. Just remember that the trick is to let the pain be your guide to know that you're working over the right area. Hmmm... Just re-read what I wrote above. Are we a bunch of masochists or what? ETA: I think that Mary is still on a buzz from the endorphins she picked up on Sunday.

I think that Mary is still on a buzz from the endorphins she picked up on Sunday.

Either that or the drugs I'm taking!! Woody looks like he had a really good run today Roy! TIM!