Since the general consensus was to start a new thread, here 'tis! I don't have anything brilliant to say, and haven't run since Tuesday thanks to the cold that keeps on giving, so I'm counting on the rest of you to really get us going for the week.

Just got back from 8 mi - perfect day for running, 49F when I left. I stopped doing low heart rate work (13 weeks was enough of that for me) and now I'm going by the "talk test", which for me is the "singing to myself test" - people probably think I'm nuts! Also started mixing some hills in and just trying to keep a steady pace on them, which is making me a little more sore than usual. I plan to sign up for the Disneyworld marathon this week, just looking at the weather today for this year's M and they got a heavy t-storm just when the course was closing (7 hrs)! Hope everyone got done safely. Crazy Florida weather! Arla

I started my week with a comfortable 7 mile recovery run. It felt good and I had more left at the end but 7 was enough.

Carol - Oh, now I understand, LOL. That's too bad - cold temps are much easier to deal with! DH has had a cold for the past week, and I told him I'd better not get it!! Get better soon! Teresa

I plan to sign up for the Disneyworld marathon this week, just looking at the weather today for this year's M and they got a heavy t-storm just when the course was closing (7 hrs)! Hope everyone got done safely. Crazy Florida weather! Arla

yep, last runner crossed the line before the storm. Unfortunately, the cold front gave us a 67 degree start with 90% humidity, though it was a bit cooler than last year's marathon. Being the 15th anniversary, the medal is humongous! This was my first but I'm not sure I'll do another. I found out last month I have a weird problem with my ankle (two bones are fused together...likely born with it) and I may just not be able to tolerate that kind of distance. I think I'll go back to half marathons. Maybe do Disney full every 5 years if they do a special medal. Of course, I keep hearing this marathon addiction is like childbirth...you forget the pain and keep racing!

Hey all! No run for me today..going for a doggie walk here shortly....still pretty droopy from snowboarding yesterday (woo-hoo!!) 1st time up in about a year-ish...cruisin' blues w/o any issues ...however my DH "fell off the mtn!" so he's feeling a bit like the Cowboy's today....ie: a bit squished!! Amazingly, I haven't had even one cold since I started running!?!? Have a great week everybody!!

Very funny re: the Cowboys . Poor DH couldn't sleep last night after watching that miserable excuse for a game. Way to go on your Disney Marathon Chimera! Did you post a race report? If not, we want details! BTY, you are right about everyone's progress. Incredible! Not to worry though, you have company. I seem to keep having to start over. Except when I start over it's slower! Mtnchk, we need more info on hubby falling off the mountain. What was that about? My hubby claims I tried to kill him when he last skiied with me (some 15 or so years ago). I talked him into coming down a short stretch with some ungroomed powder, and he wound up buried up to his stomach in the stuff flailing his arms like some crazed beast. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of laughing hysterically. Not good for marital harmony! My cold seems to be better, so I went to "Gentle Flow Yoga" class today. Sheesh...it doesn't seem all that gentle, what with my cripled pidgeon, trembling warrior, plank of jello, and depressed dog poses. I'm pretty well convinced that I am the least flexible female on the planet. Only the guys seem to be struggling more than me. Yes, I know, comparing myself to others is somehow unzenlike, but what else can I do when I'm taking a break so I don't go into a full body cramp? I cling to the thought of the end of the class where we just lie down on the floor, breathe, and clear our minds. I can do that! Planning on a short run tomorrow with Katy the dog.

Carol, your "cripled pidgeon, trembling warrior, plank of jello, and depressed dog" poses - crack me up! I do 'em the same way! Stiff like the guys! Oh well, maybe it's a runner's thing. Hope your cold clears soon. Chimera - congrats! I'm impressed, particularly how you got through that sticky weather. Sorry to hear about your ankle issue - what's up with that? Never heard of something like that before. Still - got pics? Ah ha - I see we have some other marathon trainers around here..well, I can't really claim to be training for a marathon yet, just trying to do consistent 25+ mpw basebuilding. I miss football - we have a TV-free household, but oh how I suffer during football season. Sometimes I sneak out to the local brewpub to watch their tv, but then I eat too much and those brewpub beers aren't exactly light. Arla