Hi everyone! Haven't ran in 2 weeks. Got the results of my ultrasound back yesterday. The good news is no sports hernia, no surgery. The bad news is that I do have some ongoing issues in the lower abs with the tendons, etc. and have been advised to 'give it some time to heal'. So no running for another two weeks and then a very gradual return to running based on how I feel. Gradual means starting out at 15 mins per day for the first week or two and taking it from there. Not the best news but I figure I might as well do it right and give myself a chance to heal with a view to the longer term. Continued phsyio was also recommended ,as well as additional cortisone shots. I've been watching SR's comeback and I think I'm going to mirror some of what he's been doing in terms of working my core, increasing flexibility, doing a little strength training, etc. Hopefully, I'll be stronger and less prone to injury when I do start running again. It is interesting how I seem to have a lot more time on my hands since I stopped running (2 hours per day!). I've managed to fill some of that watching my beloved Blue Jays and of course, the Masters this weekend. I'm glad they've made the par 5's reachable in two. It adds so much to the drama of the Masters. Continued healthy running everyone! Healing vibes to the injured! PJ

awww, Steve, you are such a cute wittle bunny Tim, I was almost expecting her to say 'besides, running will make my uterus fall out' I do believe it's "age" that makes your skin sag/wrinkle and an unhealthy lifestyle can accelerate the problem - such as smoking. women really need to get over the vanity of a few wrinkles showing as they get older. It's life. Ok, so maybe once you can get her to get past the superficial vanity, she's a great lady and maybe you can even get her to come back over to the dark side of being a runner again. I think she's banging up her car to have an excuse to see you actually. Did I ever tell you that's how I met my husband? He was running the service dept of the dealership where I bought my new car and these totally unexplainable odd things kept going on for about 5 mos - so we were seeing each other regularly when I brought my car in. Once he finally asked me out, my car quit having issues. Tet, please no shoe shopping extravaganza's in Seattle . . . okay, well I guess shopping for running shoes, or new running clothes is really the only kind of shopping I enjoy ran an ez lil 3 miles last night, then did a few leg machines at the gym. Tomorrow is a 10 mile race - the largest race in southern oregon and the only one that is actually chip-timed. Around 3000 are registered - there's a 5K and a 10 mile. I have to do 12 miles per Mr. Higdon, so will run the 10 mile race and then a couple miles cooldown. And tomorrow is forecasted to be the only dry day here - it's been raining for 3 days and starting Sunday it should rain again for the next 3-4 days. Happy Passover . . . to those who celebrate. Happy Easter . . . to those who celebrate. Happy Friday . . . to those who celebrate.

The Easter Bunny in a Batman suit. That's all we need... I wanna have dinner at Tall's house... that all sounds wonderful! Tim... she may be pretty, but turn and run the other way. Now. I don't know when I've heard a better description of a vain vapor-brain on two legs. They may be nice legs, but not worth the headache. PJ, I don't want to even think about all the things I could be doing if I weren't running! I am taking some time off after Boston, not completely just really cut back, to tackle some long-neglected things I need to do around my house. Getting nervous about Boston... we leave in a week!! Rest day today, but lots of errands to do so will be hectic.

Leslie, those are some really nice pictures

I don't know when I've heard a better description of a vain vapor-brain on two legs

...but she's so perrty...hey, your always telling me to run away from the gals I mention ...prolly right most of the time. Tet, I just read the link you posted....too bad I can't test the theory out...kinda hard to do being single and alone (ok people, get you heads out of the gutter)

Tim, I was almost expecting her to say 'besides, running will make my uterus fall out'

As I spewed water out of my nose onto my keyboard Don't think she is wrecking her car on purpose...Hum, don't think so

Tim....oh forget it. If you are asking us here, you already have doubts. Trust your gut.

what did I ask....me trusting my gut Hope everyone is having a great day TimBo

said that running causes women to have wrinkled faces when they get older...

That is so bogus! Getting wrinkles is part of the aging process (just ask me, I know ). When I first started running many years ago, I lost a lot of weight - and it was very noticeable in my face. Maybe runners' lack of fat in their faces makes their wrinkles more visible. Steve - the pictures of Tag were great. It looks like you've put different color contac lenses in his eyes to make them different! Tall always posts the best menus. Wonder if he'd ever share any of his recipes... Perch - good luck with your healing. You've trained so hard, we want you to do great at Boston. Rest day for me. At the homeless shelter for a 6 - 9 AM shift. I boiled and colored 4 dozen eggs to bring to the shelter guests this morning. Someone else had donated a couple of hams. Between the ham, eggs, juice and coffee, they all thought this was as good as brunch at a fancy restaurant! Enjoy your Friday everyone.

We are going to be in Seattle again just a few wks after the marathon - July 15th to about the 20th/21st. I was hoping to catch a Mariners game but no home games during that whole time. And since it's only a few wks after the marathon, I won't want to run any races either. We have tickets for the NHRA Nationals taking place that weekend. I really wanted to see a baseball game also

I'm cutting Tim some slack here. This one has potential, at least she used to run. I'm more worried about all the car wrecks. I hope she takes you up on the offer of dinner and shoes. Interesting combo that one, I like it. I might attempt running tomorrow as I'm feeling completely back to normal.

what did I ask....me trusting my gut

Well, despite the lack of proper punctuation , I believe this:

Hey RA gals...what do you think about running and sagging face lines.

was a question. That's what you asked. To which I said, "Trust your gut." You don't need to search the 'net to see if she's "onto" something with this wrinkle paranoia. Besides, if she would just hang upside down like vampires do every night, her wrinkles would go away. Ever see a wrinkly vampire?