Hello again, long time no post. Work is kind of busy.... I had my second epidural shot last Friday; it seems to have had a cumulative effect, somewhat less pain in the butt now. After a 12 miler the previous Saturday, I snuck out ( supposed to take it easy a few days after ) on Saturday and ran almost 16. I was short on time and trying to avoid a second hilly loop so I think it was about 15.6 or 15.7. Managed about 8:40 pace on somewhat tired legs. I guess I am sort of cramming for Boston... not the first time but I am old and decrepit now. Still a bit uncertain about whether it is wise, but if I can keep myself in the mindset that it is just for fun, I will be ok. I do want to finish in one piece though. I am going to try to do the Eastern States 20 miler March 29 if I can work the logistics, just to see how 20 feels, and make sure I can finish it. The question is whether I try to do some sort of long run this weekend....still have two ski races to deal with but the days are longer now. I have done four weekday runs this week in the 6-7 range, two swims and one long ( 80 minutes, 13 miles) elliptical session. Any thoughts? Tim, your recovery is coming along nicely. Good running everyone. Where is Meg?

Tramps - GOOD LUCK!!! You're gonna do great!

Tramps--what she said. you've been making your luck so far. Leslie--don't forget to look the other way than you're used to when you step off the curb. it was well before i was a runner, but i nearly got clipped a few times just walking.

Ran with my regular Friday running buddy today and our 14yr old DDs!! The Moms did 6.5 , the girls probably 4 ,trying to get back in shape for the upcoming track season. At the end of the run my DD was very enthusiastically telling me how much she would like to pick up biking.. Not sure how much or little running to do this weekend....I guess it will all depend on how much free time I can carve out ..from work! A good day to all!! Francesca

hey masters booms, 6 miles for me this afternoon. First three easy, last 3 at tempoish pace of 9:12. 70F and breezy....a really nice day here in beautiful OK. I realize I could be banished from the forums with the follow lyrics, but I'm starting to run low on running lyrics (get it?... run low? I kill me....how do I come up with this stuff?) MTA....OK Halllar set me straight and now I don't feel so bad about these lyrics. It's Tommy James....the lame version from Tiffany was a many years later remake. Children behave That's what they say when we're together And watch how you play They don't understand And so we're Running just as fast as we can Holdin' onto one another's hand Tryin' to get away into the night And then you put your arms around me And we tumble to the ground And then you say I think we're alone now There does't seem to be anyone around I think we're alone now The beating of our hearts is the only sound Tommy James

Tramps.. listen to Ribs and relax and don't think about the large sum of money I have bet on your sub 3:30

Thanks everyone! (Ribs--sorry to hear Tall's been having a tough time.)

I love Tommy James Larry

Oh yeh....Tommy James and the Shondells. I forgot all about him/them. Actually I was unaware he had done that song. Thanks for setting me straight. Gonna have to modify the original post.