Aamos, Isn't that one of the Rorschach tests? Don't know what it means, though.

hi breeder1! Please don't change the location of this group to the main page -- it is too funny watching Dark Horse go apoplectic every day.

I realize that runningindc is now my coach, since I am on the DL with PF. Her case is way worse than mine, but she has been very helpful, as has Perchcreek who really had it bad two years ago. Today I did a 1.1 mile walk on the dirt track, then opened it up for a mile or so at tempo pace just because I am so sick and tired of not running. Felt wonderful, but I will know tonight if it was unwise. Nice to see Breger. Mary, if what you have is just a cold, then going out for a run should have no effect on your shaking it. Roch, just a word about this club you are thinking of joining. I hope you do. Your post today shows the value of running with a club group. You will have many runs where the pace is quicker than you would normally go, and you will do it with ease, and become faster. And of course the cameraderie of running with new friends is so wonderful. I belong to two clubs, and not only join in many of the group runs, I also volunteer a lot. I really enjoy them. Spareribs

Mr. Ribs, when did you get a 'fro?

SRD for me today. I pretty much stick with a Tu, Thu, Sat, and Sun training plan. Before my 2 BQ marathons in 2007, I added a 5 mile easy run on Wed, for the 5 weeks prior to tapering, just for more mileage. I read a few places that people my age may benefit from more rest days and condensing your mileage into fewer training days. So far, so good.

Welcome to the Master's area, Ray!

Hi Beerger! Glad to see you could make it. You too, Roy. Things are getting better all the time. Hope PBJ is doing ok... I can't believe that I go for months (like, lots of 'em) without getting sick. I work in an office of sickies and have managed to avoid all their crud for ages. Now, just for Christmas break, I get it. Yuk. My throat feels so raw... I'm sure it'll develop into a full blown head cold here soon. Was up coughing a lot last night... but I still want to run today. I guess that's just how sick I am... Sorry PDR and others have to work, I'm off till Jan. 2 with nothing but this disaster of a house to clean up on my list! Of course, that could take me till Memorial Day... Holly, stitch 'em up. When I heard about your fall, I figured you'd be ok (or you'd heal up soon enuf) but my first thought was "Oh no, she'll rip her shirt!!" I know exactly how you felt... Hi Mary! Enjoy that Garmin. My old one has the HRM, but I really don't ever use it. The new one I got is the 205 (a door prize drawing!) and the reception is much better. To get a HRM, I'd have to wear the old one and the new one... how geeky would that look? Hi Deb! Hope you are on the mend... Aamos... uh... no, I see a bat. By the way, Steve, my DH got you a bumper sticker. How can I get it to you? (you prolly already have it though...)

Happy Boxing Day Boomers!!! 30 minutes on the spin bike then 40 minute run on a beautiful mild day. Best part is that the roads were clear, so I could run fast...and I did sometimes...great feeling although I drank way too many beers and wine..so it took a while for my head to clear..Looking forward to a quiet night looking at some movies with the girls who are tired too. Take care boomers Tall

oh Sally - I bet it's gorgeous there all lit up! When I lived in Seattle, my mom and I took the Clipper up there for a day and toured the gardens. It was earlier in the season and the roses weren't in bloom yet, but the rest of the gardens were so breathtaking. I have so many wonderful photographs from there. I hope you can share some pictures of the gardens all lit up. I'd love to see it. I really need to get back to work and stop staring at Tall's avatar . . .