WooooHooo, Perch, ^5 You da Man! That's a milestone. Oh No, eight milestone. I cut 6 down to 3, just too sore in my midsection right now. Headed to the Mt to camp overnight. It's been warm a few days. No Schnow, me thinks. JJJ

Perch - are those typo's in the topic header or some inside joke I don't get? I think you need more sleep. Where is everyone? Had a great 10 mile run today. Ok, it was on the TM, so not that glorious, but, my leg never complained and still feels great. I'm feeling optimistic that I'll be able to do a LR on Sunday, and get more or less back on track with marathon training. Saw a jockette running very fast, so I chose the TM beside her, hoping some of her greatness would rub off on me. She was doing a 6 mile run, first 5 miles at 8.5 mph (7:04 pace) and the last mile or so at 9.2 mph (6:32 pace)! Sheesh. The bad weather brings in all the best runners. Noah is cute. Must be cool to be a grandparent.

love the idea of the tiara in the Leading Ladies Marathon - that sounds so cool!! holly - my workouts are definitely a challenge to get in when i pick up these extra shifts - it's hard enough with my 3 12 hour nights never mind adding the extra.......so usually i run before i go to work but there are also times i go for a 3-6mile run or do 30 minutes on the elliptical after working all night - just depends on how i'm feeling and how many nights i've worked - since last night was my only full night home this week i just stayed up late til like 2am then was up at 6am to see the boys get off to school and work and went back to bed when they were gone....seems to work for me friday - 8miles on the treadmill - wanted to be outside but it was kind of wet and snowy out and just didn't feel like dealing with it then home to make baked mac and cheese for my men before heading into the first night of 3 12's in a row

munch, bap and others.....healing vibes. I was out, then back, then out, now I'm back again. I'm treading in weekly personal best territory and I'm experiencing the growing pains. Shin, then knee (and shin). I've taken a few days off and am slowing down the already slow pace Got back out there for 6 miles tonite...a hair over 10 minute pace. Knee felt good, shin was much improved, but it usually takes a day or two for the hurt to show up. Weather was and should continue to be beautiful for the next few days... 40s 50s and 60s forecasted. Get it while the gettin's good!

! SteveP - your grandson is beautiful - you look so proud. Hope his Mom is doing well. Good runs and a wonderful weekend to all!

The whole family is well. DD#1 did go off meds to shrink a tumor on her pituitary gland. Her Dr advised her not to start a family and we have some concerns there. When the young man is weened, we'll see how she stands.

Hokey Smokes BAP... Steve, Noah is beautiful. How many batman sleepers have you bought for him?!

I've been cautioned against that . He does have a Superman one with a red cape. We also got him a nice little red sled to go with it and weh have both episodes of "Scooby Doo Meets Batman and Robin". Rest day today. I head out to Mom's with the plan of getting a run in her neighborhood...There's still so much to do. Had lunch with DW and spent over an hour closing her bank account. I've had Power of Attny for a few years, however, when she passed, that became void. Telling the truth took a really long time and it took three tellers and lots of phone calls. I had a whoe bunch of papers signed by people with really important judge like jobs and it still confused the bank employees.

Steve, I was in the same position a couple of years ago that you are now in regarding your mom's estate. It's amazing the amount of stuff you have to muddle through, isn't it? Just keep plugging away, make a checklist and tackle one thing at a time, otherwise it can seem quite overwhelming. Don't forget to take a few deep breaths for yourself once in a while. Loved the pictures, especially the Popeye look! ;-)

Thanks That's what my brother and I are doing.....It will pass and neither of us have to go it alone.