Good Morning! Some tough runs/workouts already. Not for me though – easy pace day on my schedule. PDR – what’s your goal MP? Tim – hang in there. RunninginDC – well-said. I think we all know exactly what you’re talking about. Vista - congratulations on your 2000! 7.15 miles for me this morning in 19 windy-but-not-too-bad degrees and a new light layer of unbroken snow – a sparkling winter wonderland, made all the more magical by the sure knowledge that I only have to put up with this crap for a little bit longer.

All you lucky short-wearing Arizona bound runners, have safe travels over the next couple of days! RoyC- I'm glad your daughter is feeling better. I see the bug has hit the other side of the ocean as well. 12 miles in the trails sounds wonderful, you're lucky to have that at your disposal. Marj, Henry- sorry to hear about both of your knee woes. You guys REALLY do EVERYTHING together, don't you! Keep us posted on the MRI results. Tim- when you get back to running, your batteries will be recharged and you'll tear it up out there. But be patient, these bugs can take some time before you get back to feeling 100% Thanks for the post, even though you aren't running at the moment. Feel better! fbgrrl- you will have a blast doing the tri!!! Cool! I'll bet after that one, you'll be wanting more! For many people, it's the swimming that's the tough part. See if you can hook up with people for that, it really helps. Good luck, and good deal on the shorts run yesterday. munchkn- {{{your tailbone}}} Feel better! E.T. eliz- let us know what that hard earned bloodwork turns up. Anemia? Thyroid? And I've never heard of fingerprints getting rejected before! Hang in there, June is coming and you'll be seeing those sunrises soon enough. If I recall, you are at the Jersey Shore? Awesome place to see the sun come up! Have fun Footloosing it tonight. PDR- they're waiting for 50 years of combined years to give you guys the mother of all door prizes! enke- woohoo on the mile PR! It sounds like you gave it your all! Keep at it, that sub-8 will come! wildchild- I just celebrated 19 years at the same job too. Although there wasn't a celebration. Still loving it too. Congrats on your longevity. Hope you get your shorts trail run in today. halllar- good luck with your Bayshore quest! I've heard great things about that race. Slow and steady and consistent wins the game with the marathon. It seems like you have the right stuff, based on your sqeezing your runs in when you can. deez4boyz- a hard half marathon effort will leave you sore, hills or not. Keep up the foam rollering. And I LOVE the on demand TV stuff, I've gotten most of my yoga and pilates stuff from there. charleygross- rest is best Holly- I don't know how you can go that long without shaving your legs. After a week, mine get so itchy and feel awful under the sheets that I can't stand it anymore. But then again, I'm part grizzly bear. jjj- I think you have the job longevity record here! Good to see you putting in some runs again too. Craneium- awesome story and great job inspiring the students, and their families like that! Very well done! PJH- Good to hear the speedwork went ok. You'll get your mojo back, don't worry. Happy birthday to your son! And you will love yoga! There are different kinds though. Think about what you want to work on... strength, stretching, relaxation... and take the appropriate one. WRFB- Another solid workout! You're on a roll! Seems your speed put you into a time warp though, be careful or you'll end up in a previous century. dtoce- hopefully that light keeps getting closer and not farther away. breger- not too fast, not too slow.... just right! Well done! PDR- you're doing fine, no worries ok? You're still out there, thats what counts. CNY- yet another inspiring "get it done no matter what" run for you. You seem to have recovered nicely from your race. It's scary to think how turbocharged you will be when you actually taper. Way to torture your son. Could be worse, you could've been in curlers and a nightgown with facecream all over your face. Ribs- oye what an ordeal. I got one of those GPS map things for the car this year, and it's been a Godsend when travelling. I'll plug in all my destinations ahead of time, fire it up at the airport and the ladies voice gets me where I need to go. Liz- being able to go on the types of runs that you miss is so often taken for granted by those who can do those runs. I'm sorry you are at the wrong end of that situation. Regarding the swimming... I know it's not possible this time of year, but during the summer, if you can, get OUTDOORS to swim, either in an outdoor pool, or in open water if possible. No, it still isn't running, but it helps to just be outside. Hang in there and thanks for sharing your blog entry with us! Twocat- there's always the treadmill.... pick your poison. vista- congrats on 2k! Here's to many more! Waking up in an airport in Rochester NY sounds like a nightmare to me! (Sorry Rochrunner!) Speaking of rochrunner- you are an inspiration to US! Thanks for continuing to post during your downtime, and great job keeping at it with the crosstraining. Tramps- nice solid midweek run. perchcreek- I need to remember to do those strides too. They're so important. Thanks for the kick in the butt. Holly- I guess no shorts today? Jeanne- enjoy your week in Florida! Isn't it great seeing all that green? 6 recovery miles this AM. It was a struggle. Like Twocat, I was gonna head out for a few more later at lunchtime, but I think a siesta would be the smarter choice. Day 9 of antibiotics, one day to go, still waiting for them to kick in. This too will pass, I'm very thankful to even be out there. I wish I had some funny or interesting or inspiring stories to share like many of you, but alas I don't. Keep 'em coming gang! Have a great Wednesday! RoyC,SteveP- thanks for the comments.

I wish I had some funny or interesting or inspiring stories to share like many of you, but alas I don't.

Bob - After the daily wrapup, you need to add more. Yeah, right. This post is just to note how much your comments are appreciated.

Ribs, I would have considered rent a car and driving to Minn.

NYrunner asked about traveling and getting up in the middle of the night. This reminded me of the time back when I was traveling, that I woke up needing to use the washroom. I laid there in the dark and tried to figure which place I was in and when I figured that out went to swing myself out of the bed only to find it was not the location I thought and I hit head first into a wall, basically knocking myself out until morning. Another time I had been flying from city to city around the country for days, and had fallen asleep in one airport while waiting for my flight. I woke from the sleep with a start and couldn't figure out what airport gate lounge I was in and panicked that I might miss my flight. I had to pull my ticket (in those days that was the way it was done) out of my jacket and see which boarding pass had not been used yet in order to determine that I was in Rochester, NY. Traveling does give some interesing stories.

I couldn't find the washroom in the middle of the night, and I was home. When I worked in a hotel, one guest would only get a room with the head of the bed to the north wall so the rest room would always be on the same side of the room. Now I know why I'll be in New Prort Richie this time next week Jlynne. No Yak Trax, 5K from the beach and 1/2 an hour from a Chuck E Cheese!!!!!! Life is good. I'm on the Bob Band Wagon as well. I'm trying to figure out how to post dirt about others in the forum with out it getting back to them..."Hey!! (insert name), don't read this part as I'm typing smack about you." probably wouldn't work. I may not run today. I've got to go to Mom's and do some rework for insurance companies. Before that, I'm following up on a solid job lead. It could mean tuition covered for the kids.

I miss running. Yes, I am able to do 3 miles, cautiously most times, and that does feel good. But I miss running. The kind where you can just go out and not worry about is this going to hurt this or that. The kind that allows me to do 10 miles instead of the planned 6 if I so feel like it. The kind that lets me run for hours on the weekend, when I have extra time to run. The freedom. I miss the freedom. The physical exhaustion, the breathlessness, the sweat. Yes, I even miss the sweat.

Well said. I hope you have a full recovery. I think it would be easier if you knew how long it would take, right? Enjoy the sweat everyone... Non-runners just don't get it. My DH keeps asking me if I'm going to keep on running after I switch to full time employment. He doesn't get it. I'll just get up earlier. Well, I was looking forward to my 12 miler today in 50F and rain, but my 5yr old DD injured her leg last night and doesn't seem to be able to put weight on it. That or she is faking it. I'm giving myself one day to "catch her out" walking before I take her to the doctor. She is prone to embellishment (just like her Dad ) So 12 treadmill miles for me tonight, which I will look forward to now that I've thought about the above quote.

Yippee! Finally a snow day! Every school in middle TN is CLOSED because we had a dusting of snow! I would ordinarily have headed to the gym for 3.1 on the dreadmill, but instead was able to do 6.7 or so around the salt covered town. Had breathing/asthma issues most of the way, not sure why. Back to the gym for what was supposed to be a mile swim but by this time breathing was really bad so only did a 1/2 mile. Liz, hang in there. Swimming is good, but running is better. Heal fast. Spareribs, what a story! I get stressed just flying N'ville to KC and back.

A snow day in TN but spring like weather in Colorado!!! Hmmmm. WHat's that all about? A 3 mile run/walk with the dogs and an additional two fast run after dropping them back at home. 5 total. I used to travel like crazy when I was with the Ski Assoication... never knew where I was going to be the next day - they all looked the same...big ski hill out of the window with loads of white stuff. Glad not to be doing that anymore!!! Lots of good runs and great posts lately. I really appreciate everyone's knowledge on this forum. I learn so much from all of you - wheather it's about injuries, tapering, motivating or just tips. It's all good!!

We've got some spring going on here (just 6 hours northeast of Denver, or thereabouts) so I headed outside (was dutiful and did the elliptical yesterday)--just over 5 miles at a 8:30 pace--I'm with you Liz, on wishing I didn't have to be so careful, but at least we can run. Lou and broger, you guys are inspiring. Holly, you made me lol--yes, if we have no more crap snow this year, I won't be sad. CNYrunner--my friend here, who walks to work in red sneakers, used to threaten to carry a sign when her son would roll his eyes at her that read "Yes, I'm Chris's mom!" If it helps, use it..... And finally, why IS Chicago an airport hub when the weather almost always sucks there? (I missed two running trips last year, one to NYC and one to West VA because of weather in Chicago. In March and in May or June.) grins, A